XP system classic skills four

Mastering some of the configuration features of Windows XP, will make windows xp run more smoothly, the following are four worthwhile skills.

Configuring Memory Protection Mechanisms

Microsoft has added a new memory protection feature in SP2 —— Data Execution Prevention (DEP). Some software
may conflict with this feature. You can go to “Control Panel” “System” to turn it off and select the “Advanced” tab in “ In the Performance & rdquo; section, click the "Settings" button, go to the "Data Execution Protection" tab, and then select “ Enable DEP for all programs and services except the selected programs listed below; The program can be added to it.

Configuring Windows Firewall

By default, SP2 automatically opens the built-in Windows Firewall for all network connections. If you are having trouble with data exchange after installing SP2, you need to check the firewall settings. Double-click the “Windows Firewall” icon in the “Control Panel” to enter the Windows Firewall Settings option. In the "Exceptions" tab, you can allow “file and print sharing" services or open a specific TCP or UDP port.

Let“Safety Center"Shut up

“Security Center” often raises some annoying reminders, usually because of it Think that your "automatic update", firewall or anti-virus software is not properly configured. Modifying the registry is of course a way to shut down the Security Center. But the easier way is to click “Change‘Security Center in the "Security" tab of the Security Center> ’Notify me of the way”, then deselect all alert settings items.

Turning it off completely "Security Center"

& ldquo;Security Center” Probably the most obvious new feature in SP2, it will monitor your antivirus Software, firewalls, and auto-updates are useful for beginners, and experienced users can manage those features themselves. Click “Start”“Run"Enter“services.MSC” and press Enter to locate the Security Center service, right click on it and select “Properties", then change its startup type For “ has been disabled”. You can also enter the following command in the command line mode: sc config wscsvc start= disabled”, note: a space must be added after the equal sign.