There are many ways to prints a document, but you can print a document quickly if you put a shortcut to the printer on your desktop and drag a document icon to it, no need to open file for printing just drag a file to printer icon and get your print.

To do this, first click Start button, Settings, then Printers ( first make sure you installed your printer driver). When the Printers window opens, hold down Ctrl and drag the printer icon to your system desktop.

Now you can drag a document icon and drop it in printer icon on your desktop. Here you will get a print quickly and with out open a file.

Adding a Shortcut Key to Your Internet Connection:

This basic and common way to dial the internet connection using giving path:

Click on Start Button > settings then click on Network and dial-up connections option, here you can dial your internet connection.

Another way to dial your internet connection if you have a shortcut to your internet connection on your desktop. Simply boot your system and dial your internet connection from your desktop shortcut.

A new cool tip to dial internet connection with out using the mouse, simply add a shortcut key that will allow you to do this. Just right-click on your Internet connection and go to Properties option. Click in the Shortcut Key box and then press a key combination that you would like to use here like (Ctrl-Alt-I). When you have a combination you like, click OK. Next time no need to use mouse to run your internet connection simply use this shortcut from your keyboard, you can just press your shortcut key combination (Ctrl-Alt-I) to launch your Internet connection.

Adding Internet Prefixes and Suffixes Automatically:

Here's a cool tip for accessing a Web page from any Windows address bar. You can enter any string of characters in an address bar and then press Ctrl-Enter; Windows will automatically add both "www" and ".com", and then search for the page on the Internet. For example, if we type

computerfreetips

in an address bar and then press Ctrl-Enter, Windows will take us to the

computerfreetips

Web site at www.computerfreetips.com. Give it a try.

Are You Ready for SP2?

Windows XP's Service Pack 2 basically a windows update and it is very necessary to secure your windows XP from virus, worm and other security problems. Window's XP SP2 are available on Microsoft site and ready to download without any cast. If you're ready to install this major OS update, you can check out the info at:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

and find out how to get a hold of this important OS update. Download this file and install it, after installing restart your system. If you want to check SP2 installed or not then right click on "My Computer" then properties option for confirmation.

How to find a lost file on your Computer?

Today tip will help you to enjoy the quick and easy way to find lost files on your computer. Here I recommends you, try to search a file with its file extensions (for example for word file, type *.doc, Excel *.xls, Acrobat *.pdf, *.ppt and *.exe for executable files. If you don't know the name of file but know that it contains a string of text then try to search for files containing specific text, type the text you want to find from any file or folder. This is time taking process but creates very precise result. In Look in, click the drive, folder, or network you want to search. To save time, always select the specified drive or location instead of whole computer.

Click Start Button, point to Search, and then click For File or Folders, a Search Results dialog box will appear. In Search for files or folders named, type the file name or folder name you want to find in containing text.

To specify additional search criteria, click Search Options, and then click one or more of the following options to narrow your search:

Select Date to look for files that were created or modified on or between specific dates.

Select Type to look for files of a specific type, such as a text or WordPad document.

Select Size to look for files of a specific size.

Select Advanced Options to specify additional search criteria.

Click Search now.

Windows Hot shortcut keys

Win Press windows key to open start menu

Win+R Apply to open Run dialog box

Win+M Apply to minimize all opened windows

Win+Shift+M Apply to maximize all opened windows

Win+L Press keys to lock keyboard in windows XP

Win+E Press keys to open My Computer

Win+F Apply to open search options

Win+U Apply keys to open Utility Manager

Win+D To view desktop/minimize all windows

Win+F1 To view the detail windows help page

Win+Pause To view the System Properties dialog box

Win+Tab Move through taskbar programs

Win+F+Ctrl Apply to open search for computers

Alt+Tab Move through opened windows programs

Alt+F4 Press keys to close active windows program

Alt+Enter Apply to open properties of selected item

Alt+ SPACEBAR Open the system menu of active window

Alt+ SPACEBAR +N Press keys to minimize the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR +R Press keys to restore the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR+C Press keys to close the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR+X Press keys to maximize the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR+M Press keys to move the active program

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Apply to open windows task manager

Ctrl+Shift+Esc Apply to open windows task manager

Ctrl+Esc Press keys to open start menu

Shift Shift key to prevent CD from automatically playing

Shift+Delete To delete items permanently

How to adding your favorite image to a folder?

Friends here I have a very useful and interesting tip for you. Sometimes you have to face some problem to distinguish the folders because in standard configuration of window explorer each folder seems closely the similar to others.

If you want to explore your folder in windows explorer's thumbnail view and make these folders are prominent then it is easier to distinguish using text name, for example you're download audio files or digital photos. But if you want to add image to a folder to distinguish with others then you should choose that folder which you want to decorate.

First open Window Explorer and right click on the folder to display the folder menu. Now choose Properties option from the menu, here a new dialog windows will appear with title "Program Properties".

Select Customize tab and click on "Choose Picture" button to add favorite image./p>

The image which you want to use navigates to that image and then clicks "Open" to view a sample of the picture inside the folder icon. Click on Ok button, if you are satisfied from that image .If you are not satisfied then choose another image.

Now at the end, go to View menu to display the folder in Explorer's thumbnail with image.

How to restrict user's to access shutdown button?

This tip is very interesting for home and some small office users, who wants to restrict user's ability to shutdown their computer. You can hide the Shutdown button from the Start menu using registry editor and also restrict access to shutdown, if a user clicks on Ctrl+Alt+Del.

Follow the given steps to hide system shutdown button from start menu:

To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.

Click Start button and type regedit in Run option then press Enter for next.

Here locate the location to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer

Here in right side panel, right click to create a new DWORD value with name NoClose.

Now assign number 1 to its value data box.

Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.

But next time, if you want to unhide the shutdown button then simply change the value data box to 0 or delete this DWORD item.

Again close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.

How to create a System State data backup?

Using System State backup technique, you can create the backup of windows critical components on any system drive and this backup file can be used if the original copy is lost, damaged, or destroyed. On windows 2000/XP/Vista, system state data wizard backed up the following components.

Windows registry

Windows boot files

COM+ class registration database

But if you are running domain controller, system state data wizard backed up the following components.

Active Directory

System volume (SYSVOL)

Windows registry

Windows boot files

COM+ class registration database

Follow the given steps to run System State data backup wizard:

To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.

First click on Start button> All programs> Accessories> System Tools then click on Backup.

Now by default backup wizard will start, click on advanced mode option to change the backup settings.

Here a dialog box will appear with title "Backup Utility", select "Welcome" tab and click on Backup Wizard [Advanced] button to create backup of windows important components.

Click on Next button to continue backup wizard.

Now select option "Only back up the System State date" on what to back up page and click on Next button.

Here click on Browse button to specify the destination for backup file and also set backup file name under "Type a name for this backup" box then click on Next button.

Now verify your selected settings and click on Finish button to start backup process.

Automate the DIR Command :

If your are using same switches frequently in Command prompt then open your system command prompt using open Run option

Click Start and open Run option then type cmd to open command prompt, here type

set dircmd=/w/o/p

then press Enter, now every time thereafter that you type

dir

the /w/o/p switches will be automatically applied and now need to type every time. If your are interested to use single switch like /w you can use it

set dircmd=/w

and press Enter.

and same if you wants to undo these switches then you can very easily by typing

dir /-switch

For example, if you wanted to do a directory with only the /w switch, you could enter

dir /-p/-o

When you exit the Command prompt window, however, the Dircmd setting returns to its default settings.

This tip will help you to manage the specified view of all folders in windows XP and Vista. By default, you have options to choose the view of folders contents as thumbnails, titles, icons, list or display with details. But this change will apply on the folders that you are currently working in. On the other hand, with the just few more clicks, you can change the view of all the folders on your computer.

Follow the given steps to accomplish this task through the Folder Options dialog box.

First of all open any folder, click "View" and choose the view you would most like to use.

Now from the Tools menu, click on Folder Options" to open the Folder Options dialog box.

Here on Folder Options dialog box, select the View tab.

At the top of the dialog box, click Apply to all folders button.

Now a new confirmation message will appear as "Set all the folders on your computer to match the current folders view settings (except for toolbars and folder task)? Change will occur the next time you open them."

Click OK in the Folder Options window to save the changes.

Now all the folders on your computer should display contents in your chosen view. As before, you can still change the view in individual folders via the "View" button.

How to set specified folder view to all Folder Views in windows XP and Vista?

This tip will help you to manage the specified view of all folders in windows XP and Vista. By default, you have options to choose the view of folders contents as thumbnails, titles, icons, list or display with details. But this change will apply on the folders that you are currently working in. On the other hand, with the just few more clicks, you can change the view of all the folders on your computer.

Follow the given steps to accomplish this task through the Folder Options dialog box.

First of all open any folder, click "View" and choose the view you would most like to use.

Now from the Tools menu, click on Folder Options" to open the Folder Options dialog box.

Here on Folder Options dialog box, select the View tab.

At the top of the dialog box, click Apply to all folders button.

Now a new confirmation message will appear as "Set all the folders on your computer to match the current folders view settings (except for toolbars and folder task)? Change will occur the next time you open them."

Click OK in the Folder Options window to save the changes.

Now all the folders on your computer should display contents in your chosen view. As before, you can still change the view in individual folders via the "View" button.

How to enjoy Windows Media Player using shortcuts keys?

In Windows Media Player, you can use the combination of different keyboard keys to accomplish routine task. By using these keys, you can increase the working speed in media player, otherwise require a conventional mouse to select menus and buttons options. Basically keyboard shortcuts keys help you to save time and you can perform any tasks without leaving the keyboard keys.

Shortcut keys Action

ALT+1 Adjust zoom to 50 percent

ALT+2 Adjust zoom to 100 percent

ALT+3 Adjust zoom to 200 percent

ALT+ENTER Display the video in full mode

ALT+F Go to media player File Menu

ALT+T Go to media player Tools Menu

ALT+V Go to media player View Menu

ALT+P Go to media player Play Menu

ALT+F4 Use to close media player

How to enable/disable compressed folder feature in XP?

This tip will help you to enable/disable the built-in feature of compression or de-compression in windows XP. Windows display the several default frequently used shortcuts in "Send To" menu, for example Compressed (zipped) Folder and others. But if you want to use any third-party application in windows XP for compression or de-compression then you can disable this windows built-in compressed folder feature.

Follow the given steps to disable the windows built-in compressed folder feature:

To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.

Click Start button and then click on Run option to open run dialog box.

Now type the following command in Run box and press Ok button.

regsvr32 /u %windir%\system32\zipfldr.dll

A small message will appear with title "RegSvr32" and the message is "DllUnregisterServer in C:\WINDOWS\system32\zipfldr.dll succeeded." Click on Ok button.

Now right click on any file or folder to verify the change.

Follow the given steps to enable the windows built-in compressed folder feature:

Now again click Start button and click on Run option to open run dialog box.

Now type the following command in Run box and press Ok button.

regsvr32 %windir%\system32\zipfldr.dll

A small message will appear with title "RegSvr32" and the message is "DllUnregisterServer in C:\WINDOWS\system32\zipfldr.dll succeeded." Click on Ok button.

Now right click on any file or folder to verify the change.

So guys this is part one, i couldn't write all up on one post, so the part 2 tips are:

How to add new destinations to "Send To" menu in windows XP?

View previously open Folders after Shutdown or Logoff

Boot in Time

How to download the windows latest updates automatically? New

How to increase your Laptop Battery's Life?

How to Save a Search for future reference in windows XP?

How to restore windows XP to a previous working state?

How to add or remove new font in Windows XP?

How to Preview Windows before Switching using Alt+Tab keys?

How to restore the System State data backup in XP?

Browsing Your Computer via the Address Toolbar

How to use your own picture for User Account?

Change The Recycle Bin's Name

How to enable the Hibernation feature in windows XP?

How to uninstall the windows XP using command prompt?

How to start programs quickly with Run Command?

How to disable auto-start applications on windows startup?

How to logoff your computer automatically after a period of inactivity?

How to recover lost bookmarks on Firefox?

How to login with multiple ID's at the same time in Yahoo messenger?

Changing the Icon Spacing

Choose The Sounds For Each Windows Event

Clarifying Using Run

Control all open windows

How to run the systeminfo utility in Windows XP?

Dealing with Print Screen

Disabling Auto run CD

Print Through DOS Mode

Dragging and Dropping Program Files in the Start Menu

Enabling Toggle Keys

How to hiding icons on the bottom of your screen? New

Export Registry File Before Editing

More Control Over Your Computer's Boot Process

New Monitors can give life to an older PC

No NTFS Floppies

Turn Your Num Lock On Forever

Quick Close All Windows

Quick Format Vs Default Format

Using REGEDIT With Safety

Removing Add/Remove Programs Entries From RegEdit

Safer Registry Editing

Task Manager running but hidden from view

Write A Batch File To Start Program In Startup

Recycle as Much as You Want

Hope you all enjoy what I'm writing, and hope to help someone up with my tips

And soon Windows VISTA Tips !!