Windows XP

 


De Fragmentation
De fragmentation is the process of locating the noncontiguous fragments of data into which a computer files may be divided as it is stored on hard disk, and re-arranging the files so as to reduce data access time and increases the disk space as well as Speed.

Hidden Command Line Switch
Instructions - Go to "Start", "Run" and Type defrag c: -b to defragment the Boot and Application Prefetch information.

Notes - Windows XP  runs this automatically every three days or so, during system idle periods. BootVis will evoke this when you run the "Optimize System" function. There is no need to manually run this unless you wish to immediately optimize a newly installed application's load time.



IExpress

Secret - Hidden Install Creator
Instructions - Go to Start, Run, type iexpress

Notes - IExpress is a technology designed to simplify creation of a setup program. Using the step-by-step IExpress Wizard, you can create self-extracting files that automatically run the setup program contained inside. The setup program can be an .inf file or an executable program. IExpress technology automatically removes the setup files after installation, saving the user time and frustration.

FreeCell


1)Instant Win
Instructions - Hold down Ctrl + Shift + F10 during game play. Then you will be asked if you want to Abort, Retry or Ignore. Choose Abort, then move any card to instantly win.

2)Hidden Game Modes
Instructions - In the Game menu choose "Select Game". Enter -1 or -2 to activate the hidden game modes.


Minesweeper


1)Reveal Mines
Instructions - Minimize or close all running applications. Launch Minesweeper, then type xyzzy. Next hold down either shift key for one second. Now when you move the mouse cursor over a Minesweeper square you will see a tiny white pixel in the top left corner of your desktop screen. This pixel will change to black when your mouse moves over a mine. You may need to change you desktop background to a solid color other then white or black to see the pixel.

2)Stop Timer
Instructions - Launch Minesweeper and start a game so the timer starts counting, then press the Windows Key + D to show the desktop. Now when you select minesweeper from the taskbar you can continue playing with the timer stopped.



Pinball

1)Extra Balls

Instructions
- Type 1max at the start of a new ball to get extra balls!

2)Gravity Well
Instructions
- Type gmax at the start of a new game.

3)Instant Promotion
Instructions - Type rmax at the start of a new game to go up in ranks.



 4)Test Mode
Instructions - Type hidden test at the start of a new ball to activate Test Mode. No notification will be given that this is activated but you can now left-click the mouse button and drag the ball around. While in test mode press the following keys for more secrets:

H - Get a 1,000,000,000 High Score
M - Shows the amount of system memory
R - Increases your rank in game
Y - Shows the Frames/sec rate

5)
Unlimited Balls
Instructions - Type bmax at the start of a new ball. No notification will be given that this is activated but when a ball is lost a new ball will appear from the yellow wormhole indefinitely. Once this is activated you will be unable to activate other secrets without restarting the game.


Solitaire

1) Instant Win
Instructions - Press Alt + Shift + 2 during game or any time  to instantly win.

2)Draw single cards in a Draw Three game
Instructions - Hold down CTRL + ALT + SHIFT while drawing a new card. There's a game type where you have to draw One card from three cards. you have to draw the first card to draw next.But After doing this Instead of drawing three  cards now  you will only draw one.
 

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