The Faculty Support Group recommends the following changes to the "Normal" defaults of a Windows XP installation. Included are performance-enhancing options and how to set some XP defaults back to something recognized by users of Windows 2000.

Microsoft Windows XP is the operating system of choice within the College of Engineering. Support for other operating systems is limited to our experience.

Microsoft Windows XP is the operating system of choice within the College of Engineering. Support for other operating systems is limited to our experience. Installing Windows XP Professional

This page attempts to address the main questions we have received in the past. We have also linked to a number of security resources (which are available free to staff, employees and students) which may very well keep you from needing computer support in the future.

CAE has the following compilers installed for Windows:

• Java Developer Kit
• Visual Studio: C++, Interdev ID, Visual Basic

1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double click on Administrative Tools then in the Administrative Tools window double click on Computer Management. or...

• Setting Swap File Size
• Turing Off Remote Invitations
• Power Save Recommendations
• Allow Simple File Sharing
• Turning Off Automatic Updating
• Removing Windows Messenger From the Systems Tray