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Tweaks: Take advantage of hidden Windows XP features

Windows XP is an ever-popular operating system that offers many features you may not know about. With Tweaky, you can easily activate these features to customize your computer to suit your needs.

Here are some examples of what you can do with Tweaky:

- Remove the username from the Start menu. If you are using a two-panel view of the Start menu, the username of the currently logged-in user will appear at the top of the menu. With Tweaky, you can hide this name to give you more room for icons.

- Disable dragging and dropping items on the Start menu. If you don't want anyone to edit the Start menu, you can block drag and drop items with Tweaky.

- Block the Folder Options setting. Folders in Windows have a number of settings that may be too advanced for some users. With Tweaky, you can block access to these settings to prevent them from being changed unintentionally.

- Turn off System Preview. After installing the Windows XP operating system, the System Explorer icon appears in the notification area. This icon is designed to help the user become familiar with new system features. However, if you are familiar with Windows XP, you can turn off this icon.

- Remove the All Programs item from the Start menu. If you are using a two-panel view of the Start menu, the All Programs item appears at the top of the menu. This item lists all installed programs. If you want to save space on the Start menu, you can remove this item.

- Keep your Internet connection even when switching users. When you switch users in Windows XP, the Internet connection is interrupted. If you want to keep the Internet connection, you can change this behavior with Tweaks.

- Show only important updates. In the Add or Remove Programs window, you can choose whether to display updates in the Currently Installed Programs list. If you want to hide updates that are irrelevant to you, you can change this setting.

- Speed up access to your computer on the network. If you share files and folders on a network, Tweaky can improve performance and reduce latency.

Tweaky is a simple and easy-to-use program that helps you take advantage of hidden Windows XP features. If you want to customize your computer to your needs, be sure to give it a try.