ju_c's tutorials

Windows: Create Custom User Account Pictures

Contributed by Troy Newton on December 9, 2008 under Windows

Replacing the default pictures with your own custom selection is very easy. The best pictures to use are basic and simple. Since they are small it is difficult to see details. A single flower is better than a field of flowers, a face is better than a crowd, etc. You should first backup the folder in case you want to restore it.After backing up you can delete any pictures that you don’t like.

2 comments Continue reading... 
 

Windows: Desktop Fails to Load at Startup

Contributed by Troy Newton on November 17, 2008 under Windows

This tech-recipe provides solutions for four of the most probable causes for the Desktop icons and Taskbar not appearing after startup.

3 comments Continue reading... 
 

Windows: Resetting a Forgotten Password

Contributed by Troy Newton on November 13, 2008 under Windows

This tech-recipe will show you how to gain access to a computer for which you have forgotten the administrator account password.

8 comments Continue reading... 
 

How To Change the Default View Source Editor for Internet Explorer

Contributed by Troy Newton on November 1, 2008 under Internet Explorer IE7

If you hate using Notepad as the source editor for IE, you can change the default View Source Editor for Internet Explorer by following one of these methods.

2 comments Continue reading... 
 

Fix: Windows XP Choose Color Dialog Only Allows 2 Digits, Not 3

Contributed by Troy Newton on October 28, 2008 under Windows

This bug has to do with font sizes, display settings and XP not being “DPI Aware”. To fix this, simply modify the COMDLG32.DLL file by increasing the input box size. This modification does not cause any problems at all.

one comment Continue reading...