Converting a FAT partition to NTFS

In order to convert a FAT partition to NTFS, perform the following steps.

• START -> RUN -> type cmd ; this will open the command prompt.

• Now in the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS
  

• CONVERT.exe will try and convert the FAT partition to NTFS. Though the probability of data loss or data corruption is minimal, it is always better to backup your data before performing this conversion.
  

Recovering the lost administrator password

If you have forgot your administrator password, you need to follow the bellow steps;
Boot Windows XP in safe mode by pressing F8 key repeatedly while the computer starts up.
While in safe mode click Start and then click Run. In the open box type control userpasswords2
You will now have access to all the user accounts, including the administrator's account and will be able to reset the lost password.
Click the administrator's user account, and then click Reset Password.
Now you will need to add a new password in the New password and the Confirm new password boxes, and confirm by clicking OK.
All set... you have recovered you lost administrator password.

Changing the login screensaver

The screensaver that runs at the login prompt can be changed in the following way;

• Start regedit.
  

• Follow the path; HK_USERS -> .DEFAULT -> Control Panel -> Desktop.
  

• Double click on SCRNSAVE.EXE
  

• Select the screen saver that you want to use.
  

Converting a FAT Partition to NTFS

In order to convert a FAT partition to NTFS, perform the following steps.

• START -> RUN -> type cmd ; this will open the command prompt.
  

• Now in the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS
  

CONVERT.exe will try and convert the FAT partition to NTFS.

Removing Recycle Bin from the Desktop

To remove Recycle bin from Desktop.

• Start regedit.
  

• Follow the path; HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/
  

• CurrentVersion/explorer/Desktop/NameSpace
  

• Click on the "Recycle Bin" string in the right hand pane. Hit Del, click OK.
  

Disable CD Autorun

To disable CD autorun, follow the bellow steps;

• START -> RUN ; and enter GPEDIT.MSC
  

• Go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System.
  

• Locate the entry for Turn autoplay off and modify it as per your desire.