RSSMicrosoft Releases XP PowerToys Update
By Nate Mook | Published April 24, 2002, 9:04 AM
Over four months after it originally removed PowerToys for Windows XP from download, Microsoft developers have finally released the long awaited update to the popular tools. PowerToys are a group of small applications that add extra functionality to Windows XP by taking advantage of hidden settings.
A Microsoft spokesperson at the time cited the need to make minor improvements as the reason for pulling PowerToys and promised an update in the spring. However, Windows enthusiasts are sure to be disappointed by this latest release, as it lacks many of the tools that made its predecessor such a hit.
Not found in version 2.0 are the shell media player, ISO CD image burning, fast user switching, background switcher, and domain login tools. Unfortunately for those utilizing these applications, the old PowerToys must be uninstalled before installing the new ones.
Instead of the previous unified install, PowerToys must now be downloaded individually. Microsoft reminds visitors that it offers no support for the tools. To download this latest release of PowerToys for Windows XP, visit FileForum.
Damn.. lucky I didnt un-install powertoys 1.. I do have an exe somewhere im sure.. so if anyone is still looking
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|I have looked at Mircorsoft webpage but all they give is information about the new update.... WHERE can I find the new power toys?
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|messed w/ the start menu display speed setting? i have done this and it has the same bug for me that has existed ever since pt's for NT existed. i choose to have my menu's display quicker than default but not the fastest setting. however eventually, this changes to display the menus immediately (the fastest setting). you can go in and change it, but when you reboot it just goes back to the fastest setting agian.
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|I set HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\MenuShowDelay to "75" on all of my desktop systems (2000/XP included), and haven't ever had a problem with it.
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|If you really need the ISO Power Toy... this one is much better and has more functionality than the one MS provided.
http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm
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|In the comments for PowerToys 2 from MS, more than one person has talked about domain login for XP Home no longer being there...thing is, I never knew it was! Where is this available..I need it soooo bad..
Please advise & thanks
Sam
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|Hi Sam. First of all, you have to be admin PLUS your computer must be set up to be part of a domain.
Then, do the following: Go to Control Panel / User Accounts. Select "Change Logon Type". Untick "Show welcome screen". That's all!
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|Can someone please point me to somewhere where I can download the old versions?
Thanks.
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|Wheres TweakUI? I have the TweakUI that came with the previous PowerToys XP release and I use it enough that it is not worth upgrading if I have to uninstall it.
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|TweakUI is the third Power Toy from the top in the download link list.
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|oops heh
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|You do not have to remove the previous version. Just install the indivdual parts over the old one. As each componante is a sperate install, your ISO burner and stuff should be left on your system.
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