How can I keep a number of windows open all at once,without them minimizing,in XP?
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OF course you can \nIf you go to Control Panel there is "Folder options" click on it and there you have that option
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Go to Tools | Internet Options | Advanced. \nUncheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcut."
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some sites/programs to start\n\nhttp://www.4t-niagara.com/tray.html\nhttp://www.minimize-to-tray.com/\nhttp://www.actualtools.com/windowminimizer/
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If you Minimize the current open window and then go back to IE you will be able to open your second or third page slpit your screen and you can view each or just minimize each to bottom. hope this helps
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I agree with Freman on this but there are partition managers that let you switch back and forth relatively quickly.  Just google 'partition manager' or something and you'll get a list of them.
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yes I use dual window, 98 and xp.
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Even if you click exit on them, they will return because most of them are automatically starting up. If you need the program running, most will have a "hide taskbar icon" somewhere in the preferences. Also, look for something like "automatically  startup with windows".\n\nYou can download a free utility called Winpatrol at http://www.winpatrol.com where you can disable various startups from hidden places on your computer.
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That is kind of confusing to me, but for regular Windows XP go to start>all programs>accessories and then click on command promt and it will stay open till you close out the window.\n\nJohn B.
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Close it in when the window is maximized.  It should open in the maximized position the next time you open it.
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search for windows startup inspector  see what that offers.\nI have that and its a neat startup tool\nBut ive never tried to set the order of apps opening
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254 in windows 200 or xp\n\n\nbut your nuts if you use that many
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If you are on XP, you simply (hah) need to "Set Program Access and Defaults"\nThe link to this may be in your start menu, your programs, or your accessories / system tools link.
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if you use windows xp click \n\nstart > set program access and defaults
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for xp\n\npress-ctrl-alt-del\n\nchoose 'task manager' if need be.\n\nonce task manager is open, \n\nclick on the 'processes' tab. locate one listed as:\nexplorer.exe\nright-click it, choose 'end process'. If listed more than once, then 'end' each one of them.\n\n\nyour entire desktop will disapear now.\n\n\nnow, click 'file', 'new task (run)', then type 'explorer.exe' no quotes \n\nand it should come back as new. \n\nIf problem remains, then a group policy may be in force.\n\nHOPE THIS HELPS !\n\n-------------------------\nadditional info:\n\nIf your desktop is closing after only a few seconds, and there is NO error displayed, then it was killed on purpose...\nand I'm sorry to say you've been infected with a virus of some kind.  Take it to a professional for cleaning.\n\n:(
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Takeaway:\nWindows XP's Prefetch folder stores information about each program you launch; then, on subsequent restarts, XP uses the information in the folder to preload parts of those programs at boot time. Find out why you need to clean out the Prefetch folder periodically to keep boot times from dragging.\n\nOne of Microsoft's big selling points for Windows XP was that it loads applications much faster than its predecessors. To accomplish this feat, Windows XP uses what is called the "Prefetch technique," in which the operating system gathers information about each program that you launch and stores that information in the &#92;Windows&#92;Prefetch folder. Then on subsequent restarts, Windows XP uses the information in the Prefetch folder to essentially preload parts of those programs at boot time. Thus, when you launch your application, it appears to load really fast.\n\nHowever, the Prefetch folder can accumulate too much information over time. This makes the operating system so busy loading bits and pieces of lots of applications into memory that it ends up slowing down the boot process. Fortunately, you can clean out the Prefetch folder at any time. Follow these four steps:\n\n   1. Access the Run dialog box by pressing [Windows]R.\n   2. Type Prefetch in the Open text box and click OK.\n   3. Press [Ctrl]A to select all the files.\n   4. Press [Delete].\n\nAs you use your system, Windows XP will rebuild the contents of the Prefetch folder.\n\nBUT DON'T DELETE LAYOUT.INI FILE FROM THIS FOLDER
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U can try Tweak XP\nAlong with a host of other software, it also has folderlock capabilities...\nwww.tweakxp.com/
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i believe there is a feature with xp in the start menu called file transfer wizard if you want to keep all your settings etc that may help you