Articles for Windows XP

Outside Links

A two page reference sheet from Custom Guides you may download this pdf by clicking on the link below:
Custom Guide Reference Sheet for Windows XP.

Helpful Bethel Articles

The links below are to step by step articles that are a part of the Bethel Knowledge Base Library that pertain to the following topics:

--Files & Folders

--Network

--Webpage

--Printing

--Other

Files and Folders

Files Opening as Read-Only Under Windows XP
This Microsoft article explains why files open as read-only and how to avoid and/or fix this problem.

Restoring Network Files and Folders Using Shadow Copy
Shadow Copy is a feature running on the server BSP-NAS that allows Windows users to restore network files and folders.  This article explains how you can quickly and easily perform the recovery for recently deleted, overwritten or corrupted network files and folders. Recovery of files and folders using Shadow copy is generally limited to the past two days.

How Do I Create Compressed Files or Folders?
Compressing a file or folder creates a smaller file or folder for easier file transferring and space saving purposes.

How Do I Decompress a File or Folder?
This article explains how to decompress a file or folder.

How Do I Search for a File on the Network?
This article explains how to find a file saved somewhere on the BSP-NAS network.

How Do I Search for a File Locally?
This article explains how to find a file saved locally on a machine.

Network

Mapping a Drive to a Location on the Network (Windows 2000/XP)
You may desire to have a icon to open a network folder instead of having to remember the address and use the Run function. Windows provides two ways of creating this functionality. The most flexible way is to map a network drive to the location that needs to be accessed. The directions in this article will guide you through mapping a network drive.

Access to Your Files From a Non-Bethel Computer
This article explains how to access your Bethel files when using a non-Bethel provided computer either on or off campus.

Configuring WebDav for Windows and Configuring WebDav for Vista
These articles explain how to connect to network folders from off campus using WebDav.

How do I clear my cookies and cache in Firefox 2.0?

Clearing cookies and cache is the first step to troubleshooting problems with web applications and often resolves the problem.  This article is for users running Firefox 2.0.

How do I clear my cookies and cache in Firefox 3.0?

Clearing cookies and cache is the first stop to troubleshooting problems with web applications and often resolves the problem.  This article is for users who have updated their web browser to Firefox 3.0.

Webpage

Using Windows FTP to Publish to Your Personal Web Folder
This article explains how to publish to your personal web folder through Internet Explorer.

How Do I Clear Internet Cache and Cookie Files in Mozilla Firefox: Windows

This article gives instructions on how to clear temporary internet files.  This is useful when a web page is behaving irregularly.  Clearing temporary internet files solves some common performance issues.

Printing

How to Add Printers on a Bethel Owned PC
This article contains instructions for installing network printers on a Bethel PC.  Note:  Printer names are based on building and room number.  The printer should have a sticker with the printer's name on it.

Other

How Do I Create a Screenshot? (Windows)
A screenshot is a saved image of your computer screen that you can view and edit. Screen shots are helpful in troubleshooting and may also be used for PowerPoint presentations or web publishing. This article explains how to create a screenshot of an entire screen or a single window on a Windows machine.

How do I set a default mail client in Windows?
This article contains information on Windows options for mail clients and how to choose a default.

Common Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Using keyboard shortcuts can help you save time when using Windows programs. They allow you to perform functions using a combination of keys instead of having to use a mouse.