Increase Broad Band Speed

This is for broad band connections, though it might work for dial up.

• Make sure your logged on as actually "Administrator".
• Start->Run->type gpedit.msc
• Expand the "Local Computer Policy" branch.
• Expand the "Administrative Templates" branch.
• Expand the "Network Branch".
• Highlight the "QoS Packet Scheduler" in left window.
• In right window double-click the "Limit Reserve able Bandwidth" setting.
• On setting tab check the "Enabled" item.
• Where it says "Bandwidth limit %" change it to read 0.

Effect is immediate on some systems, some need to re-boot. This is more of a "counter what XP does" thing. In other words, programs can request up to 20% of the bandwidth be reserved for them, even with QoS disabled.

Create a Hidden User Account

This trick allows an account that is normally displayed on the Welcome screen to be hidden from view. To log on using the account it's necessary to use the Log On To Windows dialog box similar to the one in Windows 2000 i.e. press CTRL+ALT+DEL twice.

• [Start] [Run] [Regedit]
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
• Modify/Create DWORD Value of Data type REG_DWORD Named [Type Name of Account to be Hidden]
• Setting for Value Data: [0 = Account is Hidden / 1 = Enabled]
• Exit Registry / Reboot

Increase Menu Display Speed

When you click on the Start Menu there is some delay to display the contents , just for no reason. Effects are pretty though. The default speed can be adjusted with a quick registry entry.

The default value is 400. Set it to 0 and the delay is gone. If you are not able to adjust pick a number that suits your style and make the change.

• [Start]>[Run]>[Regedit]
• Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
• Modify/Create String value of Data type REG_SZ Named [MenuShowDelay]
• Value Data: [Default = 400 / Adjust to Preference]
• Exit Registry / Reboot