REGISTERY EDIT WINDOWS XP by Syed Qutub

(1)
This tweak allows you to customize Internet Explorer by adding your own window title.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Modify/Create the Value Name [Window Title] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: Window Title
Value Data: [Enter The Text Desired In Title Bar]
Exit Registry and Reboot

(2)
Customize Windows Media Player Title Bar

Allows you to change the title bar to read Windows Media Player provided
by , so if I had entered text of [The Elder Geek], it would
read: Windows Media Player provided by The Elder Geek

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft
Create the Key [WindowsMediaPlayer].
Modify/Create the Value Name [TitleBar] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: TitleBar
Value Data: [Enter the text to be displayed in the title bar.]

Note: Whatever text you enter as the value data will be preceded by:
Windows Media Player provided by, so if I had entered text of [The Elder Geek], it would read:
Windows Media Player provided by The Elder Geek
Exit Registry and Reboot

(3)
Invoke a Program Once then Delete from the Registry


This tweak allows you to set up a program that will be run
once and then deleted so that it does not run again unless
the entry is re-entered manually. The Runonce key does remain
in the registry for reuse.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Create the Key: Runonce
(The [Runonce] Key you create will remain in the registry for use with a new string value)
Create Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value]
Value Name: [Enter the Name of Program Executable]
Value Data: [Enter the Path to the Program Executable]
Exit Registry and Reboot

(4)
Launch Programs at Login Without Using the Startup Folder

This tweak allows a program to be launched when the user
logs onto the computer. It can be set to run minimized and
there is no trace of the executable in the Startup folder on the
Start Menu nor in the Documents and Settings folder accessible
via Windows Explorer.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: [Enter the Name of Program Executable]
Value Data: [Enter the Path to the Program Executable]
Exit Registry and Reboot

(5)
Desktop Patterns from Previous Windows Versions

If you've been around previous Windows versions
you more than likely remember some of the hideous
desktop patterns that were available. They're still
here in XP waiting to be resurrected. Hey, they can't
be any worse than the default XP scheme, can they? On second
thought, maybe they can.

The desktop patterns from previous versions are stored in the
registry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Patterns.
The names and values are shown in the screen capture below:

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: Pattern
Setting for Value Data: [Use the data value from the chart above or
Key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Patterns]
Exit Registry and Reboot

(6)
Increase Menu Display Speed

I see no reason for there to be any delay when I click on the
Start Menu. Effects are pretty, but I wouldn’t click on it if
I didn’t have business inside, so lets get it open and get moving.
The default speed can be adjusted with a quick registry entry.

The default value is 400. Set it to 0 and the delay is gone, but
it will be nearly impossible to move the mouse fast enough not to activate
[All Programs] if you mouse over it in route to your final selection. It's
easy to train yourself to move the pointer to the right after clicking
Start to avoid activating All Programs. Pick a number that suits your
style and make the change, then test it until you find a good compromise
between speed and usability.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: String Value // Value Name: MenuShowDelay
Setting for Value Data: [Default = 400 / Adjust to Preference]
Exit Registry and Reboot

(7)
Set Default Search Options

This tweak will modify the standard search
parameters so they do not have to be reset for each individual search.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer

[Any or all of the five Value Names below may be modified to customize search options]

Modify/Create the Value Name [CaseSensitive] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: CaseSensitive
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [IncludeSubFolders] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: IncludeSubFolders
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [SearchHidden] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: SearchHidden
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [SearchSlowFiles] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: SearchSlowFiles
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Modify/Create the Value Name [SearchSystemDirs] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: SearchSystemDirs
Value Data: [0 - Unselected / 1 - Selected as Default]

Exit Registry and Reboot

(8)
CD AutoRun

Depending on the type of CD's one uses, AutoRun may be more
of an annoyance than a help. This allows it to be universally
disabled rather than on an individual file type basis.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: AutoRun
Setting for Value Data: [0 = AutoRun Disabled / 1 = AutoRun Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot

(9)
Create Legal Notice Logon Dialog Box

In situations where you need users to review a legal notice
before logging on, this tweak will create the caption for the
notice and the notice itself which you type directly into the string values.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Modify/Create the Value Name [LegalNoticeCaption] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: LegalNoticeCaption
Value Data for LegalNoticeCaption: [Type the Caption for the Dialog Box]

Modify/Create the Value Name [LegalNoticeText] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: LegalNoticeText
Value Data for LegalNoticeText: [Type the Data for the Legal Notice]
Exit Registry and Reboot
(10)
Customize Logon and Security Dialog Title
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Modify/Create the Value Name [Welcome] according to the Value Data listed above.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: Welcome
Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot
(11)
Customize Logon Box Message
This is the message displayed on the Classic Logon box, not the XP ‘Welcome’ logon screen.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Modify/Create the Value Name [LogonPrompt] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: LogonPrompt
Value Data: [Enter the text of the message]
Exit Registry and Reboot
(12)
Add Administrator Account to Log In Screen
When Windows XP is first installed it requires you to enter
at least one name of a user who will access the computer.
Once you create this name the default Administrator account
vanishes. To access it, press Ctrl-Alt-Delete twice at the Welcome
screen to retrieve the standard Windows 2000 logon dialog. Log on as
Administrator from this point. To log the Administrator off, click
[Start] [Log Off] and [Log Off] when the [Log Off Windows] selection
box appears. The Log On screen with the available users will be displayed.

To Make the Administrator Account Always Visible on the Login Screen

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCALMACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: DWORD// Value Name: Administrator
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot
(13)
Welcome Screen Logon versus Classic Logon
This tweak specifies whether the Welcome screen or the Classic logon will be used to access Windows XP.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] / Value Name: LogonType
Value Data: [0 - Classic Mode / 1 - Welcome Screen]
Modify/Create the Value Name [LogonType] according to the Value Data listed above.
Exit Registry and Reboot
(14)
Change the Registered Organization/Owner of Windows XP
This tweak allows modification of the registered owner and
organization of the Windows XP software.

Note: This tweak has nothing to do with Windows Product
Activation (WPA) and will not allow you to register illegal XP software.
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: String Value // Value Name: RegisteredOrganization
Data Type: String Value // Value Name: RegisteredOwner
Setting for Value Data: [Modify the Values to Reflect Current Information]
Exit Registry and Reboot
(15)
Power Down the Computer After Shutdown
This tweak sets the XP machine to power off completely
rather than stop at the prompt advising users it's now
safe to power off the machine.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: PowerdownAfterShutdown
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot
(16)
Welcome Screen Logon versus Classic Logon
This tweak specifies whether the Welcome screen or the Classic logon will be used to access Windows XP.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] / Value Name: LogonType
Value Data: [0 - Classic Mode / 1 - Welcome Screen]
Modify/Create the Value Name [LogonType] according to the Value Data listed above.
Exit Registry and Reboot
(17)
Automatic Logon to Windows XP
Convenience is one of the major reasons
this tweak has become so popular. However,
with convenience there is a price, and in this
case that price is a lack of security. Due to
the way it is implemented, anyone with local
or remote access to the computer can easily
navigate to the registry key and find out your
password since it's stored as a plain text string.
You've been warned.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: DefaultUserName
Setting for Value Data: [Enter the account name to be automatically logged on]

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: DefaultPassword
Setting for Value Data: [Enter the account password]

Data Type: String Value // Value Name: AutoAdminLogon
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

To avoid the inherent danger of editing the registry,
the same results may be obtained by using the procedure
detailed below.
(18)
Create A Hidden User Account
This tweak allows an account that is
normally displayed on the Welcome screen
to be hidden from view. To log on using the
account it's necessary to use the Log On To
Windows dialog box similar to the one in Windows 2000.
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\
Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: Type Name of Account to be Hidden
Setting for Value Data: [0 = Account is Hidden / 1 = Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot

While the account is hidden on the Welcome screen,
note that the account profile will be visible in
C:\Documents and Settings or wherever user profiles
are stored as well as in Local Users and Groups.