Windows XP Customization

Could anyone advise me a good software to do conversion between any video & audio formats?   I have used "Total viedo convertor" to convert a .wma file into various viedo formats (.mpg, .flv, .avi), but none of them can be posted to Facebook ...

How can I prevent WXP to show at every session messages like: - automatic update is disabled, dangerous - the internet connection is now up - ... and more... Thank you. ...

After I download and install a screensaver from a third party website, it does not appear in my screensaver list.  It is like I never downloaded it. ...

I have disabled AutoPlay for CDs (and other devices) for security reasons (and because I normally want to see what is on that CD first before executing anything). However, the default command for CDs is still AutoPlay and very often - ...

I want to be able to capturer the windows explorer settings ( windows appearance/view, hidden or non hidden extensions, show hidden files or not, full path in the address bar etc....) I would like to be able to export these setting and apply to the/any new ...

How do I get my Windows Explore to default to show the folders view when I open it from a shortcut? I put a shortcut for one of my folders in the C: drive on the Quicklaunch area (lower left next to the Start button) and when I open it up I need to ...

Until recently, every time I wanted to search, I just went to the start menu, selected search for files and folders, and what is now called the "Search Companion" came up.  Now some stupid "Windows Search" window comes up first, ...