Windows Server 2003 Usage Tips Collection

Windows 2003 was not designed for home multimedia; it was created to serve large commercial needs. Therefore, it automatically disables many features that we are familiar with from Windows 98 and XP, while adding some new features uncommon in Windows 98 and XP, all in an effort to improve system efficiency and enhance security measures. However, we can make it run according to our own preferences.

1. If you accidentally disable the administrator account status while debugging and disabling the CTRL+ALT+DEL boot mode, making it impossible to enter the system, you can press F8 to enter Safe Mode and adjust as follows:

Start --> Administrative Tools --> Local Security Policy --> Local Policies --> Security Options --> Account: Administrator Account Status --> Enable it.

Be cautious! Mishandling this could prevent you from accessing the system.

2. Method to enable disabled graphics card hardware acceleration: Right-click on the desktop --> Properties --> Settings --> Advanced --> Troubleshoot, move the scrollbar all the way to the right, then open windows\system32\dxdiag.exe -- Display. You will see that DirectDraw Acceleration, Direct3D Acceleration, and AGP Texture Acceleration are all disabled. Enable them one by one!

3. Method to enable disabled sound card hardware acceleration: Open windows\system32\dxdiag.exe -- Display. You will see that DirectDraw Acceleration, Direct3D Acceleration, and AGP Texture Acceleration are all disabled. Enable them one by one!

4. Re-enable some functions that were turned off, including the graphics card, sound card, and desktop, etc.