We've all got a loyal old PC knocking around in a dark corner at home - one that's a bit of an old dog: arthritic and rather ponderous, but unwaveringly dependable if you can't use your main PC for any reason. That old machine will almost certainly be running Windows XP. Who not give it a bit of TLC and make it useful again? Here are our Windows XP tips to breathe new life into that machine. 1. Remove the Recycle Bin If you prefer to work with a completely clear desktop, you can hide the Recycle Bin with a little Registry hack. You can still use the [Shift] + [Delete] shortcut to access the Bin when you need it. Choose 'Start | Run' and type Regedit in the 'Open' bar.
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