A Desktop Shortcut To Hibernation

The Shutdown.exe command can shut down or restart your computer, optionally forcing it to shut down even if some programs attempt to prevent it. But it does not include an option to to hibernate. To create a shortcut, right-click on an empty space on the Desktop and select 'New->Shortcut'. In the 'Type the location of the item'box copy this text:

rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll SetSuspendState


Click on the Next button. In the 'Type a name for this shortcut' box type 'Hibernate' then click on the Finish button. If the shortcut does not work, then you will probably need to configure your computer to enable hibernation. click on the Start button and select 'Settings'. click on 'Control Panel' then double-click on the 'Power Options' icon. click on the 'Hibernate' tab and make sure the 'Enable Hibnernate' checkbox is checked. 

Add My Pictures To Windows XP's Send To Menu

Add My Pictures folder to the Send To contextual menu in Windows XP. 

1. Go into My Computer.
2. Double-click your C: drive.
3. Click Documents and Settings for Users.
4. Go into your user folder.

5. If you haven't already, reveal your hidden folders.
6. Click Tools and choose Options.
7. Go to the View tab and select "Show hidden files and folders."
8. Click Apply.
9. Click OK.

You'll see a hidden folder called Send To. Open it.

Drag and drop the My Pictures shortcut on your desktop into the folder.

If you don't already have a shortcut to My Pictures, right-click its entry and choose Create Shortcut.