Windows XP Tips and Tricks
The Importance of Keeping your PC Drivers Up-To-Date
These days, we use so many different kinds of software on our computer that it can be difficult to know when our drivers are out of date. Driver scanners use a database to scan your computer and find and fix outdated and improperly-installed ones for you. They don't usually take much time to work, and they can make your computer run better.
Using BOOT.INI Startup Switches
Windows NT, 2000 and XP use a configuration file called BOOT.INI to control how the operating system is booted and any startup options. By modifying the startup switches you can manage the boot process including booting Windows in Safe mode, creating a log file, or disabling the splash screen.