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•
Last Known Good Configuration
- starts your computer using the registry information and drivers
that was saved at the last shutdown. Any changes made since the last successful start-up will be
lost.
Note
The Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) and Debugging Mode are not
relevant for notebooks.
•
Debugging Mode
•
Start Windows
®
Normally
- normal Windows® start-up.
•
Reboot
- reboots the system, and starts Windows® XP operating system.
4. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access using
the arrow keys, and then press
Enter
.
This section provides various tips that should help you get the most of your Windows® XP operating system.
Note
If you are familiar with previous versions of Microsoft® Windows®, we advise you to check out the new
features specific to Windows® XP operating system. To do so, click on
Start
,
Help and Support
, and pick
the
What's new in Windows® XP
topic.
Changing the AutoPlay Setting
Your system may be automatically configured to allow an optical disc to play automatically upon insertion.
Windows® XP operating system makes this feature very convenient to use by allowing you to match types of
optical discs (music, mixed content, blank) with a specific program.
Follow this example to configure your system to automatically play a music CD with the Windows® Media
Player upon insertion in the optical drive:
1. Click
on
Start
,
My Computer
, and right-click on the
optical disk drive
icon.
2. Select
Properties
, and click on the
AutoPlay
tab.
3. Choose a CD type, in this case
Music CD
from the drop-down list.
4. Select an action to perform, in this case
Play Audio CD using Windows
®
Media Player
.
5. Click
on
Apply
, and then on
OK
.
The Internet Connection Wizard
The
Internet Connection Wizard
(also know as New Connection Wizard) allows you to configure your
system for Internet access.
To access this wizard, click on
Start
,
Control Panel
,
Network and Internet Connections
, pick
Setup or
change your Internet connection
. The Internet Properties window opens. On the
Connections
tab, click
the
Setup
button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Once your Internet connection is configured, use an Internet browser, such as Windows® Internet Explorer®,
to access your favourite Internet sites.
