Microsoft Windows XP

Non default settings
Start->Settings->Control Panel

ClearType Tuning: Advanced
 Apply all settings to defaults for all new users and system
 Contrast setting: Darker

Folder Options:
 General:
  Use Windows classic folders
 View:
  Display simple folder view in Explorer's Folders list
  Display the contents of system folders
  Display the full path in the title bar
  Hidden files and folders: Show hidden files and folders
  Hide extensions for known file types
  Hide protected operating system files
  Show Control Panel in My Computer

Internet Options: (Internet Explorer->Tools)
 General:
  Tabs: Tabbed browsing settings:
   Open only the first home page when internet explorer starts

 Content:
  AutoComplete Settings:
   Use AutoComplete for Web address

 Advanced:
  Browsing:
   Automatically check for internate explorere updates
   Enable ftp folder view
   Enable visual style on buttons and controls in webpages
   Use smooth scrolling
  Multimedia:
   Enable automatic image resizing
   Show image download placeholders
  Security:
  Phishing filter: Turn on automatic website checking