Windows XP Secrets

Notepad Secrets
1. Create a log
Open Notepad
On the very first line, type in“.LOG” (without quotes) then press Enter for a new line
Now you can type in some text if you want, then save the file.
Next time when you open thefile, notice its contents. Notepad automatically adds atime/date log every time you open the file.
2.Text becomes unreadable
Open Notepad
On the very first line, type in“dont eat the donut” (withoutquotes) then save and close the file. Note: the file should have only one line of the text above.
Now, open the same file. You’ll notice the text becomes unreadable squares. (try this with different text with the same format and length).
Paint Secrets
1. Create a trail image
Open Paint, then open an image.
Right-click on the image and select “Select All”
Now hold the “Shift” key andmove the image around. The image will be drawn with trail.
2. 10x Zoom
Open Paint, then open a smallimage.
Select the zoom “Magnifier” tool.
Windows Paint lists out the zoom options from 1x to 8x, but there is a 10x…
After selecting the Magnifier tool, point the mouse right at the border line right under “8x” and left-click. There you go.. the hidden 10x.
Other Secrets
1. Where is the relaxing music that you’ve heard during Windows XP Installation?
The file is in:
C:\Windows\system32\oobe\images\title.wma
Game Secrets
1. Solitaire: Instant Win
Press Alt + Shift + 2 to instantly win
Solitaire: Draw only 1 card (instead of 3)
Hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift then click on unopen cards todraw.
2. FreeCell: Instant Win
Hold down Ctrl + Shift + F10 while playing, then click Abort.
Now move one card.
FreeCell: Hidden Game Modes
Go to “Game” menu choose “Select Game”
Here you can choose from game mode 1 to 1,000,000. But -1 and -2 will also work (hidden modes)
3.Hearts: Show All Card
Warning! this requires a modification on your registry.Be sure you follow the steps carefully. Damage your registry might damage your Windows.
Open the “Registry Editor” by: “Start” >> “Run” then type “regedit” and press Enter
Expand to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Hearts
Right-click on the right panel and create a new String value with the name “ZB”
Double-click to open this key “ZB” to edit its value. Then enter “42″ and close the Registry Editor.
Start Hearts and Press Ctrl +Alt + Shift + F12 to show all the cards
4. Minesweeper: Stop The Timer
When you start to play a newgame, the timer is ticking…
Press Windows Key + D to show desktop.
Now come back to the game by selecting it from the taskbar. The timer is stopped.
5. Pinball
Unlimited Balls: Type bmax at a new game to get unlimited balls (no notification).
Extra Balls: Type 1max at a new game to get extra balls.
Gravity Well: Type gmax at anew game to activate GravityWell.
Promotion: Type rmax at a new game or while playing to get instant promotion and raising rank.
Extra points with partial shots: Partially shot the ball just to pass the yellow light bars. There are 6 bars. With the first bar, you’ll get 15,000 points, 2nd: 30,000,…
Extra points with partial shots: Partially shot the ball just to pass the yellow light bars. There are 6 bars. With the first bar, you’ll get 15,000 points, 2nd: 30,000,…
Test Mode: Type hidden test with a new ball or new game. Now you can use your mouseto drag and move the ball where you want

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