New to XP!

[Paradoxdb3]

Hi,

Recently, I graduated to Windows XP from Windows 98 SE. While I really like
98 and have been a loyal Win98 user for many years, I must admit I am very
much enjoying my new Windows eXPerience! I do, however have a few
questions...

First, how can I enable viewing my media files (both music and video) in the
webview pane (in Windows explorer, the left portion of the the screen). I
did this all the time with Windows 98 and I really liked it. It allowed me
to play the music or video file without opening the Windows Media Player main
window. Can this even be done with Windows XP?

Secondly, I'm looking for good power toys for Windows XP SP2. I can't seem
to get TweakUI for Windows XP (I think it's just for SP1). Any good
suggestions? Freebees a must!

Lastly, where can I get free themes and styles for Windows XP? I've seen
some very nice ones which enhance the appearance of XP. But they require me
to apply a patched uxtheme.dll file to my system. How safe is that? Is
there a great safe and free site for adding XP themes and styles?

Thanks in advance!

Dan

 

[Andrew E.]

Power toys for xp install no matter what service pack its running with.As for
enhancements,try downloads.com or go microsofts search engine:
http://live.com

 

[JS]

Try Power Toy's Tweak UI for XP from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

More Detail on available features in Tweak UI:
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Tweakuixppro.aspx

JS

 

[Plato]

Secondly, I'm looking for good power toys for Windows XP SP2. I can't seem
to get TweakUI for Windows XP (I think it's just for SP1). Any good
suggestions? Freebees a must!

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx