The first thing to do is get a copy of X-Setup...current version6.1. This program already supports XP with hundreds of registry tweaks....I've tried quite a few, no problems. It's free.
http://www.xteq.com/products/xset/
Next get Windows Power Toys for XP....this includes TweakUI .....another must to have. This new version does tweaking you won't get from any other program. It's also free.
http://members.aol.com/axcel216/
If you are comfortable hacking around in the Registry, you could probably do these tweaks manually....Using these programs is the safer route.
http://www.xteq.com/products/xset/
Next get Windows Power Toys for XP....this includes TweakUI .....another must to have. This new version does tweaking you won't get from any other program. It's also free.
http://members.aol.com/axcel216/
If you are comfortable hacking around in the Registry, you could probably do these tweaks manually....Using these programs is the safer route.