> Open CPU
> move Jumper to 2-3 pstn from 1-2
> start PC
> go to BIOS
> clear it
> turn off
> move Jumper to 1-2 & done
> move Jumper to 2-3 pstn from 1-2
> start PC
> go to BIOS
> clear it
> turn off
> move Jumper to 1-2 & done
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Make ur own font in xp
Private character editor used for editing fonts,etc.
> start
> run
> type "eudcedit"
> start
> run
> type "eudcedit"
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Increase Ur RAM by using PEN DRIVE
1.Goto system & increase virtual mem.
2.Use memory optimizers.
3.Use pen drive as RAM.
2.Use memory optimizers.
3.Use pen drive as RAM.
Problem in formating pen drive
> right click on my computer icon
> manage
> disk mgt
> rt click on pen drive
> remove letter
> remove(Plug out&plug)
> Format
> manage
> disk mgt
> rt click on pen drive
> remove letter
> remove(Plug out&plug)
> Format
Solve Hidden Files & Folders Not Showing
Follow these steps:
> Go to start
> run
> cmd
> Type
regsvr32 /i browseui.dll
Wait for confirmation window.
> Now Type
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
Wait for confirmation window.
> Go to start
> run
> cmd
> Type
regsvr32 /i browseui.dll
Wait for confirmation window.
> Now Type
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
Wait for confirmation window.
UNINSTALL THE PROGRAMS WITHOUT USING "add and remove programs"
just follow the procedure...
> open run command .
> type "regedit" without quotes.
> go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
> click on any one of them and check "display name".
display name tells the installed program .
> delete the folder of the program which you want to
uninstall .
> open run command .
> type "regedit" without quotes.
> go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
> click on any one of them and check "display name".
display name tells the installed program .
> delete the folder of the program which you want to
uninstall .
Get a Power Efficiency Report
Have a laptop and want to get more battery life out of
it? Windows 7 includes a hidden built-in tool that will
examine your laptop's energy use and make recommendations
on how to improve it.
To use it:
> Run a command prompt as an administrator. To do this,
type cmd in the search box, and when the cmd
icon appears, right-click it and choose
"Run as administrator."
> At the command line, type in the following:
powercfg -energy -output \ ENIACSYSTEMS\ Energy_Report.html
where \ ENIACSYSTEMS represents the folder where you
want the report to be placed.
Example: powercfg -energy -output C:\ Energy_Report.html
It lets the file to be created in C: drive
> For about a minute, Windows 7 will examine the
behavior of your laptop. It will then analyze
it and create a report in HTML format in the
folder you specified. Double-click the
file, and you'll get a report. follow its
recommendations for ways to improve power
it? Windows 7 includes a hidden built-in tool that will
examine your laptop's energy use and make recommendations
on how to improve it.
To use it:
> Run a command prompt as an administrator. To do this,
type cmd in the search box, and when the cmd
icon appears, right-click it and choose
"Run as administrator."
> At the command line, type in the following:
powercfg -energy -output \ ENIACSYSTEMS\ Energy_Report.html
where \ ENIACSYSTEMS represents the folder where you
want the report to be placed.
Example: powercfg -energy -output C:\ Energy_Report.html
It lets the file to be created in C: drive
> For about a minute, Windows 7 will examine the
behavior of your laptop. It will then analyze
it and create a report in HTML format in the
folder you specified. Double-click the
file, and you'll get a report. follow its
recommendations for ways to improve power
Add Your Own Info & Photo In My Computer Properties
Follow these steps:
> Open Notepad & paste following:
[General]
Manufacturer=”Company Name”
Model=Intel® Core™2 Duo
[Support Information]
Line1= Phone number
Line2= Email or website
Now Save it as "oeminfo.ini" (without quotes) in
C:\Windows\System32
Create a bmp file of your photo and save it in
C:\Windows\System32 as oemlogo.bmp (without quotes).
Now check My Computer properties.
> Open Notepad & paste following:
[General]
Manufacturer=”Company Name”
Model=Intel® Core™2 Duo
[Support Information]
Line1= Phone number
Line2= Email or website
Now Save it as "oeminfo.ini" (without quotes) in
C:\Windows\System32
Create a bmp file of your photo and save it in
C:\Windows\System32 as oemlogo.bmp (without quotes).
Now check My Computer properties.
Create Your Virtual Drive
Make any folder in C drive say ENIACSYSTEMS
> Go to start
> run
> Type cmd
> subst k: c:\ ENIACSYSTEMS
Check your my computer, new drive should be shown.
For removing, type
> subst k: /d
Basically virtual drive k assign a path to the
folder ENIACSYSTEMS.
> Go to start
> run
> Type cmd
> subst k: c:\ ENIACSYSTEMS
Check your my computer, new drive should be shown.
For removing, type
> subst k: /d
Basically virtual drive k assign a path to the
folder ENIACSYSTEMS.
Hack Windows Admin Password
However this is very known method of hacking windows
admin password,but still many will be unaware from this
way. So I'm posting here. Follow these simple steps:
1) Go to C:/windows/system32
2) Copy cmd.exe and paste it on desktop.
3) Rename cmd.exe to sethc.exe
4) Copy the new sethc.exe to system32 folder, windows
will ask for overwriting the file,
then click yes.
Now press Shift key 5 times you will get cmd prompt.
Now Log Off and at the login screen,press Shift key
5 times. You will get cmd prompt there.
Now type “net user administrator password” without
quotes where “password”can be any password of your
desire.
Now enter password in administrator account. That's all.
admin password,but still many will be unaware from this
way. So I'm posting here. Follow these simple steps:
1) Go to C:/windows/system32
2) Copy cmd.exe and paste it on desktop.
3) Rename cmd.exe to sethc.exe
4) Copy the new sethc.exe to system32 folder, windows
will ask for overwriting the file,
then click yes.
Now press Shift key 5 times you will get cmd prompt.
Now Log Off and at the login screen,press Shift key
5 times. You will get cmd prompt there.
Now type “net user administrator password” without
quotes where “password”can be any password of your
desire.
Now enter password in administrator account. That's all.
Change My Documents Location In XP
Follow these steps:
* Go to property of My documents.
* Change Target folder location.
* Go to property of My documents.
* Change Target folder location.
Operate Computer Without Mouse
Follow these steps:
1. Press Shift+Alt + Num Lock
2. MouseKeys window will appear. Click OK or Settings
for further configuration.
3. Now you can operate your cursor position using
number keys(use the NUMPAD).
1. Press Shift+Alt + Num Lock
2. MouseKeys window will appear. Click OK or Settings
for further configuration.
3. Now you can operate your cursor position using
number keys(use the NUMPAD).
Put Folders, Files To "Send To"
Go to the path in explorer bar:
C:\ Documents and Settings\user\SendTo
Remember SendTo folder is hidden by default. So
firstly you would have to apply the permission Show
hidden files and folders.
Paste shortcut of any folder or file.
C:\ Documents and Settings\user\SendTo
Remember SendTo folder is hidden by default. So
firstly you would have to apply the permission Show
hidden files and folders.
Paste shortcut of any folder or file.
Hide 'User Accounts' from users
> Start/Run, and type:
> GPEDIT.MSC
> User Config > Admin Templates > Control Panel
> doubleclick "Hide specified Control Panel applets"
> 'enabled'> then click 'Show"
> click Add button,
> type "nusrmgt.cpl" into the add box
> GPEDIT.MSC
> User Config > Admin Templates > Control Panel
> doubleclick "Hide specified Control Panel applets"
> 'enabled'> then click 'Show"
> click Add button,
> type "nusrmgt.cpl" into the add box
Changing The Internet Time Update Synchronisation
Changing The Internet Time Update Synchronisation for
broadband connection or any FASTER INTERNET ONLY.
To change the interval that Windows updates the time
using the internet time servers via regedit, navigate to:
1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services \W32Time\TimeProviders\ NtpClient
2. Select "SpecialPollInterval"
3. Change decimal value from 604800 to a different value in seconds. i.e.: 172800 (2 Days) or
86400 (1 Day) and so on.
broadband connection or any FASTER INTERNET ONLY.
To change the interval that Windows updates the time
using the internet time servers via regedit, navigate to:
1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services \W32Time\TimeProviders\ NtpClient
2. Select "SpecialPollInterval"
3. Change decimal value from 604800 to a different value in seconds. i.e.: 172800 (2 Days) or
86400 (1 Day) and so on.
Boot Defragment in XP
A very important new feature in Microsoft Windows XP
is the ability to do a boot defragment. This basically
means that all boot files are placed next to each other
on the disk drive to allow for faster booting. By
default this option is enabled but some upgrade users
have reported that it isn't on their setup.
1. Start Regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Dfrg\ BootOptimizeFunction
3. Select Enable from the list on the right.
4. Right on it and select Modify.
5. Change the value to Y to enable and N to disable.
6. Reboot your computer.
is the ability to do a boot defragment. This basically
means that all boot files are placed next to each other
on the disk drive to allow for faster booting. By
default this option is enabled but some upgrade users
have reported that it isn't on their setup.
1. Start Regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Dfrg\ BootOptimizeFunction
3. Select Enable from the list on the right.
4. Right on it and select Modify.
5. Change the value to Y to enable and N to disable.
6. Reboot your computer.
Find Every File in computer search
When you search for a file in Windows Windows searches
only for file types it recognizes. Files that aren't
listed in the 'Registered file types' list are ignored.
A simple edit of the Registry will make Windows search
for every file, regardless of its extension.
Open the Registry Editor as described above, and then
navigate to and select:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex.
Double-click the FilterFilesWithUnknownExtensions icon
in the right pane, change the 0 in the 'Value data' box
to 1, and press Enter.
To ensure that Windows XP searches for every possible
file, select All Files and Folders under 'Type of file'
in the Search Companion pane. (If you don't see this
option, click More Advanced Options.) Check Search system
folders, Search hidden files and folders, and Search
subfolders (as desired). In Windows 2000, click Search
Options, check Type, and make sure that (All Files and
Folders) is selected in the resulting drop-down menu.
Check Advanced Options, and make sure Search Subfolders
is checked. Finally, to ensure that Windows 2000 finds
system and hidden files, choose Tools, Folder Options
and click the View tab. In the 'Advanced settings' list,
select Show hidden files and folders. Uncheck Hide
protected operating system files (Recommended), click
Yes to acknowledge the warning, and finish by clicking OK.
only for file types it recognizes. Files that aren't
listed in the 'Registered file types' list are ignored.
A simple edit of the Registry will make Windows search
for every file, regardless of its extension.
Open the Registry Editor as described above, and then
navigate to and select:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex.
Double-click the FilterFilesWithUnknownExtensions icon
in the right pane, change the 0 in the 'Value data' box
to 1, and press Enter.
To ensure that Windows XP searches for every possible
file, select All Files and Folders under 'Type of file'
in the Search Companion pane. (If you don't see this
option, click More Advanced Options.) Check Search system
folders, Search hidden files and folders, and Search
subfolders (as desired). In Windows 2000, click Search
Options, check Type, and make sure that (All Files and
Folders) is selected in the resulting drop-down menu.
Check Advanced Options, and make sure Search Subfolders
is checked. Finally, to ensure that Windows 2000 finds
system and hidden files, choose Tools, Folder Options
and click the View tab. In the 'Advanced settings' list,
select Show hidden files and folders. Uncheck Hide
protected operating system files (Recommended), click
Yes to acknowledge the warning, and finish by clicking OK.
Internet Broadband
This is more of a "counter what XP does" thing. In
other words, XP seems to want to reserve 20% of the
bandwidth for its self. Even with QoS disabled, even
when this item is disabled. So why not use it to your
advantage. To demonstrate the problem with this on
stand alone machines start up a big download from a
server with an FTP client. Try to find a server that
doesn't max out your bandwidth. In this case you want
a slow to medium speed server to demonstrate this. Let
it run for a couple of minutes to get stable. Then start
up another download from the same server with another
instance of your FTP client. You will notice that the
available bandwidth is now being fought over and one of
the clients download will be very slow or both will
slow down when they should both be using the available
bandwidth. Using this "tweak" both clients will have a
fair share of the bandwidth and will not fight over the
bandwidth.
this is for broad band connections. I didn’t try it on
dial up but might work for dial up.
1.make sure your logged on as actually "Administrator". do not log on with any account that just
has administrator privileges.
2. start - run - type gpedit.msc
3. expand the "local computer policy" branch
4. expand the "administrative templates" branch
5. expand the "network branch"
6. Highlight the "QoS Packet Scheduler" in left window
7. in right window double click the "limit reservable bandwidth" setting
8. on setting tab check the "enabled" item
9. where it says "Bandwidth limit %" change it to read 0
reboot if you want to but not necessary on some systems.
other words, XP seems to want to reserve 20% of the
bandwidth for its self. Even with QoS disabled, even
when this item is disabled. So why not use it to your
advantage. To demonstrate the problem with this on
stand alone machines start up a big download from a
server with an FTP client. Try to find a server that
doesn't max out your bandwidth. In this case you want
a slow to medium speed server to demonstrate this. Let
it run for a couple of minutes to get stable. Then start
up another download from the same server with another
instance of your FTP client. You will notice that the
available bandwidth is now being fought over and one of
the clients download will be very slow or both will
slow down when they should both be using the available
bandwidth. Using this "tweak" both clients will have a
fair share of the bandwidth and will not fight over the
bandwidth.
this is for broad band connections. I didn’t try it on
dial up but might work for dial up.
1.make sure your logged on as actually "Administrator". do not log on with any account that just
has administrator privileges.
2. start - run - type gpedit.msc
3. expand the "local computer policy" branch
4. expand the "administrative templates" branch
5. expand the "network branch"
6. Highlight the "QoS Packet Scheduler" in left window
7. in right window double click the "limit reservable bandwidth" setting
8. on setting tab check the "enabled" item
9. where it says "Bandwidth limit %" change it to read 0
reboot if you want to but not necessary on some systems.
To Speed Up Ur Computer
Click START-> Run-> Type "regedit"->
HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> control panel -> desktop
-> hung application timeout, right click'modify', make value to 1000,then click OK.
-> right click "menu show delay", make it 80.
-> right click on "waytokillapptimeout" modify, change value from 20000 to 3000.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> control panel -> desktop
-> hung application timeout, right click'modify', make value to 1000,then click OK.
-> right click "menu show delay", make it 80.
-> right click on "waytokillapptimeout" modify, change value from 20000 to 3000.
For a Safer, faster XP Close Unwanted Services
To disable unneeded startup services for a safer, faster
XP, use the "Services" Admin Tool (Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Services).
If you are a single user of a non-networked machine,
you can disable the following items, with no ill effect.
Alerter
Clipbook
Computer Browser
Fast User Switching
Human Interface Access Devices
Indexing Service (Slows the hard drive down)
Messenger
Net Logon (unnecessary unless networked on a Domain)
Netmeeting Remote Desktop Sharing (disabled for extra security)
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager (disabled for extra security)
Remote Procedure Call Locator
Remote Registry (disabled for extra security)
Routing & Remote Access (disabled for extra security)
Server
SSDP Discovery Service (this is for the utterly pointless "Universal P'n'P", & leaves TCP Port 5000
wide open)
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Telnet (disabled for extra security)
Universal Plug and Play Device Host
Upload Manager
Windows Time
Wireless Zero Configuration (for wireless networks)
Workstation
XP, use the "Services" Admin Tool (Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Services).
If you are a single user of a non-networked machine,
you can disable the following items, with no ill effect.
Alerter
Clipbook
Computer Browser
Fast User Switching
Human Interface Access Devices
Indexing Service (Slows the hard drive down)
Messenger
Net Logon (unnecessary unless networked on a Domain)
Netmeeting Remote Desktop Sharing (disabled for extra security)
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager (disabled for extra security)
Remote Procedure Call Locator
Remote Registry (disabled for extra security)
Routing & Remote Access (disabled for extra security)
Server
SSDP Discovery Service (this is for the utterly pointless "Universal P'n'P", & leaves TCP Port 5000
wide open)
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Telnet (disabled for extra security)
Universal Plug and Play Device Host
Upload Manager
Windows Time
Wireless Zero Configuration (for wireless networks)
Workstation
How to Rename the Recycle Bin
To change the name of the Recycle Bin desktop icon,
open Regedit and go to:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
and change the name "Recycle Bin" to whatever you want
(don't type any quotes).
open Regedit and go to:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
and change the name "Recycle Bin" to whatever you want
(don't type any quotes).
Disable Log Off From Start Menu
Follow these steps:
Go to start
> run
> regedit
> Go to the path
HKey_Current_User\Software\ Microsoft \Windows\Current Version\ Policies\ Explorer
> Add a new DWORD value on right side by right click on
right panel, name it StartMenuLogoff
> Give it a value 1.
> Log off or restart your computer.
So how to find it, Open notepad , Type regedit and save
it as log.bat. Go to the same path, change the value to
0 or delete it.
Go to start
> run
> regedit
> Go to the path
HKey_Current_User\Software\ Microsoft \Windows\Current Version\ Policies\ Explorer
> Add a new DWORD value on right side by right click on
right panel, name it StartMenuLogoff
> Give it a value 1.
> Log off or restart your computer.
So how to find it, Open notepad , Type regedit and save
it as log.bat. Go to the same path, change the value to
0 or delete it.
Create Hidden Account In XP
Login with administration account.
Go to start
> run
> Type regedit
Go to the path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts
\ UserList
Create a new DWORD value in right panel with the name
of your user account and give it value 0.
Restart your computer and you will see your user
account disable from welcome screen and user accounts.
For enable, change the value of DWORD from 0 to 1.
Go to start
> run
> Type regedit
Go to the path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts
\ UserList
Create a new DWORD value in right panel with the name
of your user account and give it value 0.
Restart your computer and you will see your user
account disable from welcome screen and user accounts.
For enable, change the value of DWORD from 0 to 1.
Disable XP Start Screen
Go to start
> run
> Type msconfig
> Go to BOOT.INI Tab.
> Check /NOGUIBOOT
Apply then OK. Restart your system.
> run
> Type msconfig
> Go to BOOT.INI Tab.
> Check /NOGUIBOOT
Apply then OK. Restart your system.
From When Your Computer Is Running
So let's know from when your computer is running?
Go to start
> run
> cmd and type
> net statistics workstation
It will show statistics since date & time.
Here's one more other way by using this command
systeminfo.
Go to start
> run
> cmd and type
> net statistics workstation
It will show statistics since date & time.
Here's one more other way by using this command
systeminfo.
Command Prompt As Calculator
you can use your command prompt as calculator too:
C:\>set /a 1+1
C:\>set /a 1-1
C:\>set /a 4*3
C:\>set /a 4%3
C:\>set /a 4/3
C:\>set /a 1+1
C:\>set /a 1-1
C:\>set /a 4*3
C:\>set /a 4%3
C:\>set /a 4/3
Apply Password To Your Guest Account
Applying a password to your guest account looks
somewhat annoying, but you can easily apply it using
cmd . Just follow these steps:
Go to start
> run
> cmd
> Type "net user guest ENIACSYSTEMS" without quotes
where ENIACSYSTEMS is your password which you will
apply to guest. But for this you must be Log In with
using administration account.
Go to user accounts, you will see password apply to
your guest account.
somewhat annoying, but you can easily apply it using
cmd . Just follow these steps:
Go to start
> run
> cmd
> Type "net user guest ENIACSYSTEMS" without quotes
where ENIACSYSTEMS is your password which you will
apply to guest. But for this you must be Log In with
using administration account.
Go to user accounts, you will see password apply to
your guest account.
Fix Limited Or No Connectivity
After installing Windows XP Service Pack 2, you may
receive the following error message in the System Tray.
"This connection has limited or no connectivity. You
might not be able to access the Internet or some network
resources. " . When attempting to set up or make
network connections on a Windows computer, you may
encounter a Limited Or No Connectivity error message.
This message can result from any of several different
technical glitches or configuration problem.
Just copy this code and paste it in notepad.
Then save it as fix.bat
echo ipconfig/flushdns
ipconfig/flushdns
echo ipconfig/release
ipconfig/release
echo ipconfig/renew
ipconfig/renew
exit
It will fix the error automatically. Then go to Local
Area Connection Properties and uncheck Notify me when
this connection has limited or no connectivity. However
if your broadband connection is working properly but
still it displays the error then no need to worry about
it, then simple uncheck the Notify me when this
connection has limited or no connectivity.
receive the following error message in the System Tray.
"This connection has limited or no connectivity. You
might not be able to access the Internet or some network
resources. " . When attempting to set up or make
network connections on a Windows computer, you may
encounter a Limited Or No Connectivity error message.
This message can result from any of several different
technical glitches or configuration problem.
Just copy this code and paste it in notepad.
Then save it as fix.bat
echo ipconfig/flushdns
ipconfig/flushdns
echo ipconfig/release
ipconfig/release
echo ipconfig/renew
ipconfig/renew
exit
It will fix the error automatically. Then go to Local
Area Connection Properties and uncheck Notify me when
this connection has limited or no connectivity. However
if your broadband connection is working properly but
still it displays the error then no need to worry about
it, then simple uncheck the Notify me when this
connection has limited or no connectivity.
Lock The Folder With CMD
Want to lock a folder without using any software and
any password, so here it is:
> Open cmd prompt
> Type cacls "path_of_folder" /E /P everyone:n
To regain access type:
> cacls "path_of_folder" /E /P everyone:f
But do not lock C:\ Drive By this method , otherwise
Windows will not boot next time. Try it & Enjoy.
any password, so here it is:
> Open cmd prompt
> Type cacls "path_of_folder" /E /P everyone:n
To regain access type:
> cacls "path_of_folder" /E /P everyone:f
But do not lock C:\ Drive By this method , otherwise
Windows will not boot next time. Try it & Enjoy.
Lock The Folder (By makin it a recycle bin)
Suppose you have to lock the folder ENIACSYSTEMS which has the
path e:\ ENIACSYSTEMS. Open notepad and type
ren ENIACSYSTEMS ENIACSYSTEMS.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
Now save it as lock.bat
Remember if you have saved this batch file in same drive
in which folder ENIACSYSTEMS has placed, then above method is
right but if you save the file in any other drive or in
desktop then you have to specify the path. Let us
suppose if you have your ENIACSYSTEMS folder in e: but you
save the file in desktop or in any other drive then
you have to type as
ren e:\ ENIACSYSTEMS ENIACSYSTEMS.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
Now open this batch file ur folder will change to
Recycle Bin with the name ENIACSYSTEMS, so no one can access
it. Whenever someone would try to access this folder,
recycle bin will get opened.
Actually {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} is the
registry value for Recycle bin. This batch file will
rename the ENIACSYSTEMS folder with ren command to Recycle Bin.
In the similar way you can change it to control panel
by replacing
{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
with
{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
Now for unlocking this folder create one more batch file
with same method and type
ren ENIACSYSTEMS.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} ENIACSYSTEMS
and save it as unlock.bat
Recycle Bin will change back to original folder.
However it's just a two line method but for learning
purpose, you must have the knowledge how it works.
path e:\ ENIACSYSTEMS. Open notepad and type
ren ENIACSYSTEMS ENIACSYSTEMS.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
Now save it as lock.bat
Remember if you have saved this batch file in same drive
in which folder ENIACSYSTEMS has placed, then above method is
right but if you save the file in any other drive or in
desktop then you have to specify the path. Let us
suppose if you have your ENIACSYSTEMS folder in e: but you
save the file in desktop or in any other drive then
you have to type as
ren e:\ ENIACSYSTEMS ENIACSYSTEMS.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
Now open this batch file ur folder will change to
Recycle Bin with the name ENIACSYSTEMS, so no one can access
it. Whenever someone would try to access this folder,
recycle bin will get opened.
Actually {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} is the
registry value for Recycle bin. This batch file will
rename the ENIACSYSTEMS folder with ren command to Recycle Bin.
In the similar way you can change it to control panel
by replacing
{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
with
{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
Now for unlocking this folder create one more batch file
with same method and type
ren ENIACSYSTEMS.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} ENIACSYSTEMS
and save it as unlock.bat
Recycle Bin will change back to original folder.
However it's just a two line method but for learning
purpose, you must have the knowledge how it works.
Steganography (Technique To Information Hiding)
Steganography is the technique to place text or any
other content behind the images. This is generally
performed by the Terrorists to Hide the Secret messages
behind the Images and conveying the message via sending
the Image via Internet. So how it works let's take a
look:-
Let us say we have file named image.jpg and hello.txt.
So for hiding the text behind the image
> Go to run
>cmd
>Type
copy /b image.jpg+hello.txt Final.jpg
Final.jpg is the image behind which text file has hidden.
So in this way you can hide any contents like rar,exe
files. You can also send keylogger to your victim by
using this way. To view the hidden text file
> Right click on Final.jpg, open it with notepad, go to
the end of file. Text will be written in last line.
other content behind the images. This is generally
performed by the Terrorists to Hide the Secret messages
behind the Images and conveying the message via sending
the Image via Internet. So how it works let's take a
look:-
Let us say we have file named image.jpg and hello.txt.
So for hiding the text behind the image
> Go to run
>cmd
>Type
copy /b image.jpg+hello.txt Final.jpg
Final.jpg is the image behind which text file has hidden.
So in this way you can hide any contents like rar,exe
files. You can also send keylogger to your victim by
using this way. To view the hidden text file
> Right click on Final.jpg, open it with notepad, go to
the end of file. Text will be written in last line.
Lock Any Folder In Windows OS Using Only Notepad
Open notepad from your windows start button.
Copy and paste this under given code in your notepad and save it as "EniacSystemsLock.bat"
cls
@ECHO OFF
title ENIAC SYSTEMS Folder Lock
if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST EniacSystemsLock goto MDLOCKER
:CONFIRM
echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren EniacSystemsLock "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==ENIACSYSTEMS goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" EniacSystemsLock
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDLOCKER
md EniacSystemsLock
echo Eniac Systems Lock created successfully
goto End
:End
Now Double Click that new Batch file named "EniacSystemsLock" and it will make a new folder
named EniacSystemsLock at the same location :
Now put the Data Inside the folder "EniacSystemsLock" and again Double Click the Batch file to
Lock it, this will ask "Are you sure you want to lock the folder, just Type y and press Enter. Now the
folder and your file gets locked.
Now keep the Batch File named "EniacSystemsLock.bat" at a different place like your USB Pen
Drive so that only you can unlock and access the folder you have locked.
To Unlock the Folder and your file, just double click the Batch file "FolderLock" again and it will
say "Enter password to unlock folder",the default password is set as "ENIACSYSTEMS", so just type "y".
Copy and paste this under given code in your notepad and save it as "EniacSystemsLock.bat"
cls
@ECHO OFF
title ENIAC SYSTEMS Folder Lock
if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST EniacSystemsLock goto MDLOCKER
:CONFIRM
echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren EniacSystemsLock "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==ENIACSYSTEMS goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" EniacSystemsLock
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDLOCKER
md EniacSystemsLock
echo Eniac Systems Lock created successfully
goto End
:End
Now Double Click that new Batch file named "EniacSystemsLock" and it will make a new folder
named EniacSystemsLock at the same location :
Now put the Data Inside the folder "EniacSystemsLock" and again Double Click the Batch file to
Lock it, this will ask "Are you sure you want to lock the folder, just Type y and press Enter. Now the
folder and your file gets locked.
Now keep the Batch File named "EniacSystemsLock.bat" at a different place like your USB Pen
Drive so that only you can unlock and access the folder you have locked.
To Unlock the Folder and your file, just double click the Batch file "FolderLock" again and it will
say "Enter password to unlock folder",the default password is set as "ENIACSYSTEMS", so just type "y".
Make Invisible Account
1. Go to Control Panel and create a NEW ACCOUNT say BANDI_KISHORE(or u may use d existing
one) inside User Accounts
2. Go to START->RUN–type in regedit
3.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\SpecialAccounts
\ UserList
4. Here create a new DWORD by right clicking and name it as you did your new account
(BANDI_KISHORE). If you want to hide an existing one, just type in its name.
5. The value of the DWORD has to be zero if you want it to be hidden. If you want it to show,
just change the value to 1.
6. Now log off and see that your account is not in the logon screen.
7. To logon to your hidden account press CTRL+ALT+Delete twice. Here type in your
NEW_ACCOUNT and that’s it
one) inside User Accounts
2. Go to START->RUN–type in regedit
3.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\SpecialAccounts
\ UserList
4. Here create a new DWORD by right clicking and name it as you did your new account
(BANDI_KISHORE). If you want to hide an existing one, just type in its name.
5. The value of the DWORD has to be zero if you want it to be hidden. If you want it to show,
just change the value to 1.
6. Now log off and see that your account is not in the logon screen.
7. To logon to your hidden account press CTRL+ALT+Delete twice. Here type in your
NEW_ACCOUNT and that’s it
hidden "GodMode" feature
Although its name suggests perhaps even grander capabilities,
Windows enthusiasts are excited over the discovery of a
hidden "GodMode" feature that lets users access all of
the operating system's control panels from within a single
folder. To enter "GodMode," one need only create a
new folder and then rename the folder to the following:
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Windows enthusiasts are excited over the discovery of a
hidden "GodMode" feature that lets users access all of
the operating system's control panels from within a single
folder. To enter "GodMode," one need only create a
new folder and then rename the folder to the following:
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Private Character Editor
This program is for designing icons and Characters(Alphapet)
start -> run -> EUDCEDIT
start -> run -> EUDCEDIT
Want to Resume Ur Work in PC
if Ur PC Gone Off. Just Resume it
>Create a Shortcut & Type This rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll Set Suspend State!",
>Create a Shortcut & Type This rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll Set Suspend State!",
Lock ur Desktop
>Press the Windows key & L key (WinKey+L)
or
>create a new shortcut rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
or
>create a new shortcut rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
WINDOWS HIDDEN TOOLS Type all Keywords in RUN
1. Charmap.exe
2. Syskey.exe
3. Gpedit.exe
4. Sndvol32.exe
5. Eudcedit.exe
2. Syskey.exe
3. Gpedit.exe
4. Sndvol32.exe
5. Eudcedit.exe
Add ur folder into send option
-Copy shortcut of ur desired folder
-paste it into
-C:/Documents and settings/<User_name>/sendto
-Paste it into dis folder
-paste it into
-C:/Documents and settings/<User_name>/sendto
-Paste it into dis folder
Open Programs Automatic on Boot Up
>Right click START button click open
>Double-click on Programs & then on Startup
> Drag ur fav in that window
>Double-click on Programs & then on Startup
> Drag ur fav in that window
Trick to operate ur PC without mouse (generate a VIRTUAL MOUSE)
press
Shift + Alt + Numlock
Use the numpad keys 2 operate.
Shift + Alt + Numlock
Use the numpad keys 2 operate.
fed up of confirmation dialog on delete? U can supress confirmation dialog
> right click on recycle bin -> properties
> uncheck "display confirmation"
> uncheck "display confirmation"
All new windows shortcuts, Go 2 any folder
ctrl+w - quit
ctrl+e (or) ctrl+f - search
ctrl+h - history
ctrl+b - Organize favorites
ctrl+e (or) ctrl+f - search
ctrl+h - history
ctrl+b - Organize favorites
Secret WINDOWS APPs, type in RUN
"sigverif" - Used for File signature Verification
"dxdiag" - DirectX trouble Shooter
"secpol.msc" - Local Security Settings
"verifier" - Driver verifier manager
"compmgmt.msc" - computer management
"devmgmt.msc" - device management
"diskmgmt.msc" - disk management
"gpedit.msc" - group policy editor, contains secret settings
"dfrg.sc" - disk defragmenter
"msconfig" - Microsoft configuration used for startup, services, boot loader manager.
"appwiz.cpl" - Add/Remove Pgms
"Control userpasswords2" - Change password of any account, add or delete account.
"control" - Control panel
"hdwwiz.cpl" - Add new hardware
"wmimgmt.msc" - Windows management instrumentation
"cliconfg" - SQL Client Configuration
"sysedit" - System Configuration Editor
"sfc /scannow" - System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately)
"sfc /scanonce" - System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot)
"sfc /scanboot" - System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot)
"sfc /revert" - System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting)
"sfc /purgecache" - System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache)
"sfc/cachesize=x" - System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x)
"msinfo32" - System Information
"taskmgr" - Task Manager
"sysdm.cpl" - System Properties
"tcptest" - TCP Tester
"telnet" - Telnet Client
"tweakui" - Tweak UI (if installed)
"nusrmgr.cpl" - User Account Management
"utilman" - Utility Manager
"wab" - Windows Address Book
"wabmig" - Windows Address Book Import Utility
"ntbackup" - Windows Backup Utility (if installed)
"explorer" - Windows Explorer
"firewall.cpl" - Windows Firewall
"magnify" - Windows Magnifier
"wmimgmt.msc" - Windows Management Infrastructure
"wmplayer" - Windows Media Player
"msmsgs" - Windows Messenger
"wiaacmgr" - Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected)
"syskey" - Windows System Security Tool
"wupdmgr" - Windows Update Launches
"winver" - Windows Version (to show which version of windows)
"tourstart" - Windows XP Tour Wizard
"write" - Wordpad
"password.cpl" - Password Properties
"perfmon.msc" - Performance Monitor
"telephon.cpl" - Phone and Modem Options
"dialer" - Phone Dialer
"pinball" - Pinball Game
"powercfg.cpl" - Power Configuration
"control printers" - Printers and Faxes
"printers" - Printers Folder
"eudcedit" - Private Character Editor
"QuickTime.cpl" - Quicktime (If Installed)
"realplay" - Real Player (if installed)
"intl.cpl" - Regional Settings
"regedit" - Registry Editor
"regedit32" - Registry Editor
"rasphone" - Remote Access Phonebook
"mstsc" - Remote Desktop
"ntmsmgr.msc" - Removable Storage
"ntmsoprq.msc" - Removable Storage Operator Requests
"rsop.msc" - Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof)
"sticpl.cpl" - Scanners and Cameras
"control schedtasks" - Scheduled Tasks
"wscui.cpl" - Security Center
"services.msc" - Services
"fsmgmt.msc" - Shared Folders
"shutdown" - Shuts Down OR shutdown Windows
"mmsys.cpl" - Sounds and Audio
"spider" - Spider Solitare Card Game
"mrt" - Malicious Software Removal Tool
"access.cpl" - Microsoft Access (if installed)
"winchat" - Microsoft Chat
"excel" - Microsoft Excel (if installed)
"frontpg" - Microsoft Frontpage (if installed)
"moviemk" - Microsoft Movie Maker
"mspaint" - Microsoft Paint
"powerpnt" - Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed)
"winword" - Microsoft Word (if installed)
"mobsync" - Microsoft Syncronization Tool
"winmine" - Minesweeper Game
"control mouse" - Mouse Properties
"main.cpl" - Mouse Properties
"nero" - Nero (if installed)
"conf" - Netmeeting
"control netconnections" - Network Connections
"ncpa.cpl" - Network Connections
"netsetup.cpl" - Network Setup Wizard
"notepad" - Notepad
"nvtuicpl.cpl" - Nview Desktop Manager (If Installed)
"packager" - Object Packager
"odbccp32.cpl" - ODBC Data Source Administrator
"osk" - On Screen Keyboard
"ac3filter.cpl" - Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed)
"msimn" - Outlook Express
"pbrush" - Paint
"control keyboard" - Keyboard Properties
"ipconfig /all" - IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration)
"ipconfig /displaydns" - IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents)
"ipconfig /flushdns" - IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents)
"ipconfig /release" - IP Configuration (Release All Connections)
"ipconfig /renew" - IP Configuration (Renew All Connections)
"ipconfig/registerdns" - IP Configuration(RefreshesDHCP&Re-RegistersDNS)
"ipconfig/showclassid" - IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID)
"ipconfig /setclassid" - IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)
"jpicpl32.cpl" - Java Control Panel (If Installed)
"javaws" - Java Control Panel (If Installed)
"secpol.msc" - Local Security Settings
"lusrmgr.msc" - Local Users and Groups
"logoff....." - Logs You Out Of Windows
"access.cpl" - Accessibility Controls
"accwiz" - Accessibility Wizard
"Wizardhdwwiz.cpl" - Add Hardware
"appwiz.cpl" - Add/Remove Programs
"admintools" - Administrative Tools control
"acrobat" - Adobe Acrobat (if installed)
"acrodist" - Adobe Designer (if installed)
"acrodist" - Adobe Distiller (if installed)
"imageready" - Adobe ImageReady (if installed)
"photoshop" - Adobe Photoshop (if installed)
"wuaucpl.cpl" - Automatic Updates
"fsquirt" - Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
"calc" - Calculator
"certmgr.msc" - Certificate Manager
"charmap" - Character Map
"chkdsk" - Check Disk Utility
"clipbrd" - Clipboard Viewer
"cmd" - Command Prompt
"dcomcnfg" - Component Services
"compmgmt.msc" - Computer Management
"control" - Control Panel
"timedate.cpl" - Date and Time Properties
"ddeshare" - DDE Shares
"devmgmt.msc" - Device Manager
"directx.cpl" - Direct X Control Panel (If Installed)
"dxdiag" - Direct X Troubleshooter
"cleanmgr" - Disk Cleanup Utility
"dfrg.msc" - Disk Defragment
"diskmgmt.msc" - Disk Management
"diskpart" - Disk Partition Manager
"control desktop" - Display Properties
"desk.cpl" - Display Properties
"control color" - Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)
"drwtsn32" - This program Is for re pairing problems in Windows, System Troubleshooting Utility
"verifier" - Driver Verifier Utility
"eventvwr.msc" - Event Viewer
"migwiz" - Files and Settings Transfer Tool
"sigverif" - File Signature Verification Tool
"findfast.cpl" - Findfast
"firefox" - Firefox (if installed)
"control folders" - Folders Properties
"control fonts" - Fonts
"fonts" - Fonts Folder
"freecell" - Free Cell Card Game
"joy.cpl" - Game Controllers
"gpedit.msc" - Group Policy Editor (XP Prof)
"mshearts" - Hearts Card Game
"helpctr" - Help and Support
"hypertrm" - HyperTerminal
"iexpress" - Iexpress Wizard
"ciadv.msc" - Indexing Service
"icwconn1" - Internet Connection Wizard
"iexplore" - Internet Explorer
"inetwiz" - Internet Setup Wizard
"inetcpl.cpl" - Internet Properties
"packager" - Object Packager
"perfmon" - System Monitor
"progman" - Program Manager
"rasphone" - Remote Access phone book
"sndvol32" - Volume Contro
"dxdiag" - DirectX trouble Shooter
"secpol.msc" - Local Security Settings
"verifier" - Driver verifier manager
"compmgmt.msc" - computer management
"devmgmt.msc" - device management
"diskmgmt.msc" - disk management
"gpedit.msc" - group policy editor, contains secret settings
"dfrg.sc" - disk defragmenter
"msconfig" - Microsoft configuration used for startup, services, boot loader manager.
"appwiz.cpl" - Add/Remove Pgms
"Control userpasswords2" - Change password of any account, add or delete account.
"control" - Control panel
"hdwwiz.cpl" - Add new hardware
"wmimgmt.msc" - Windows management instrumentation
"cliconfg" - SQL Client Configuration
"sysedit" - System Configuration Editor
"sfc /scannow" - System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately)
"sfc /scanonce" - System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot)
"sfc /scanboot" - System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot)
"sfc /revert" - System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting)
"sfc /purgecache" - System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache)
"sfc/cachesize=x" - System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x)
"msinfo32" - System Information
"taskmgr" - Task Manager
"sysdm.cpl" - System Properties
"tcptest" - TCP Tester
"telnet" - Telnet Client
"tweakui" - Tweak UI (if installed)
"nusrmgr.cpl" - User Account Management
"utilman" - Utility Manager
"wab" - Windows Address Book
"wabmig" - Windows Address Book Import Utility
"ntbackup" - Windows Backup Utility (if installed)
"explorer" - Windows Explorer
"firewall.cpl" - Windows Firewall
"magnify" - Windows Magnifier
"wmimgmt.msc" - Windows Management Infrastructure
"wmplayer" - Windows Media Player
"msmsgs" - Windows Messenger
"wiaacmgr" - Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected)
"syskey" - Windows System Security Tool
"wupdmgr" - Windows Update Launches
"winver" - Windows Version (to show which version of windows)
"tourstart" - Windows XP Tour Wizard
"write" - Wordpad
"password.cpl" - Password Properties
"perfmon.msc" - Performance Monitor
"telephon.cpl" - Phone and Modem Options
"dialer" - Phone Dialer
"pinball" - Pinball Game
"powercfg.cpl" - Power Configuration
"control printers" - Printers and Faxes
"printers" - Printers Folder
"eudcedit" - Private Character Editor
"QuickTime.cpl" - Quicktime (If Installed)
"realplay" - Real Player (if installed)
"intl.cpl" - Regional Settings
"regedit" - Registry Editor
"regedit32" - Registry Editor
"rasphone" - Remote Access Phonebook
"mstsc" - Remote Desktop
"ntmsmgr.msc" - Removable Storage
"ntmsoprq.msc" - Removable Storage Operator Requests
"rsop.msc" - Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof)
"sticpl.cpl" - Scanners and Cameras
"control schedtasks" - Scheduled Tasks
"wscui.cpl" - Security Center
"services.msc" - Services
"fsmgmt.msc" - Shared Folders
"shutdown" - Shuts Down OR shutdown Windows
"mmsys.cpl" - Sounds and Audio
"spider" - Spider Solitare Card Game
"mrt" - Malicious Software Removal Tool
"access.cpl" - Microsoft Access (if installed)
"winchat" - Microsoft Chat
"excel" - Microsoft Excel (if installed)
"frontpg" - Microsoft Frontpage (if installed)
"moviemk" - Microsoft Movie Maker
"mspaint" - Microsoft Paint
"powerpnt" - Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed)
"winword" - Microsoft Word (if installed)
"mobsync" - Microsoft Syncronization Tool
"winmine" - Minesweeper Game
"control mouse" - Mouse Properties
"main.cpl" - Mouse Properties
"nero" - Nero (if installed)
"conf" - Netmeeting
"control netconnections" - Network Connections
"ncpa.cpl" - Network Connections
"netsetup.cpl" - Network Setup Wizard
"notepad" - Notepad
"nvtuicpl.cpl" - Nview Desktop Manager (If Installed)
"packager" - Object Packager
"odbccp32.cpl" - ODBC Data Source Administrator
"osk" - On Screen Keyboard
"ac3filter.cpl" - Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed)
"msimn" - Outlook Express
"pbrush" - Paint
"control keyboard" - Keyboard Properties
"ipconfig /all" - IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration)
"ipconfig /displaydns" - IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents)
"ipconfig /flushdns" - IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents)
"ipconfig /release" - IP Configuration (Release All Connections)
"ipconfig /renew" - IP Configuration (Renew All Connections)
"ipconfig/registerdns" - IP Configuration(RefreshesDHCP&Re-RegistersDNS)
"ipconfig/showclassid" - IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID)
"ipconfig /setclassid" - IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)
"jpicpl32.cpl" - Java Control Panel (If Installed)
"javaws" - Java Control Panel (If Installed)
"secpol.msc" - Local Security Settings
"lusrmgr.msc" - Local Users and Groups
"logoff....." - Logs You Out Of Windows
"access.cpl" - Accessibility Controls
"accwiz" - Accessibility Wizard
"Wizardhdwwiz.cpl" - Add Hardware
"appwiz.cpl" - Add/Remove Programs
"admintools" - Administrative Tools control
"acrobat" - Adobe Acrobat (if installed)
"acrodist" - Adobe Designer (if installed)
"acrodist" - Adobe Distiller (if installed)
"imageready" - Adobe ImageReady (if installed)
"photoshop" - Adobe Photoshop (if installed)
"wuaucpl.cpl" - Automatic Updates
"fsquirt" - Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
"calc" - Calculator
"certmgr.msc" - Certificate Manager
"charmap" - Character Map
"chkdsk" - Check Disk Utility
"clipbrd" - Clipboard Viewer
"cmd" - Command Prompt
"dcomcnfg" - Component Services
"compmgmt.msc" - Computer Management
"control" - Control Panel
"timedate.cpl" - Date and Time Properties
"ddeshare" - DDE Shares
"devmgmt.msc" - Device Manager
"directx.cpl" - Direct X Control Panel (If Installed)
"dxdiag" - Direct X Troubleshooter
"cleanmgr" - Disk Cleanup Utility
"dfrg.msc" - Disk Defragment
"diskmgmt.msc" - Disk Management
"diskpart" - Disk Partition Manager
"control desktop" - Display Properties
"desk.cpl" - Display Properties
"control color" - Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)
"drwtsn32" - This program Is for re pairing problems in Windows, System Troubleshooting Utility
"verifier" - Driver Verifier Utility
"eventvwr.msc" - Event Viewer
"migwiz" - Files and Settings Transfer Tool
"sigverif" - File Signature Verification Tool
"findfast.cpl" - Findfast
"firefox" - Firefox (if installed)
"control folders" - Folders Properties
"control fonts" - Fonts
"fonts" - Fonts Folder
"freecell" - Free Cell Card Game
"joy.cpl" - Game Controllers
"gpedit.msc" - Group Policy Editor (XP Prof)
"mshearts" - Hearts Card Game
"helpctr" - Help and Support
"hypertrm" - HyperTerminal
"iexpress" - Iexpress Wizard
"ciadv.msc" - Indexing Service
"icwconn1" - Internet Connection Wizard
"iexplore" - Internet Explorer
"inetwiz" - Internet Setup Wizard
"inetcpl.cpl" - Internet Properties
"packager" - Object Packager
"perfmon" - System Monitor
"progman" - Program Manager
"rasphone" - Remote Access phone book
"sndvol32" - Volume Contro
In windows u can’t create a folder with these names
CON => corresponds to the console,
PRN,
AUX,
NUL,
LPT1 => corresponds to printer,
LPT2,
LPT3,..., LPT9
COM1,
COM2,
COM3,..., COM9
U cannot create since these are reserved by window based operating system.
PRN,
AUX,
NUL,
LPT1 => corresponds to printer,
LPT2,
LPT3,..., LPT9
COM1,
COM2,
COM3,..., COM9
U cannot create since these are reserved by window based operating system.
Turn Off all system beeps
-go 2 start>Run>Regedit
-Go 2 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound
-Edit the key Beep and give it a value NO or 0.
-Go 2 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound
-Edit the key Beep and give it a value NO or 0.
Do you want to create your own icon?
>Go to Paint
>Open image
>Resize it to 32*32 as size & pixels
>save as "filename.ico" & use it as icon.
>Open image
>Resize it to 32*32 as size & pixels
>save as "filename.ico" & use it as icon.
Did u know the use of each Special function keys?
F1- Help
F2- Rename
F3- Search
F4- Address Bar
F5- Refresh
F6 or F7- Spelling
F8- Safe Mode
F10- Menu Bar
F11- Resize
F12- Save
F2- Rename
F3- Search
F4- Address Bar
F5- Refresh
F6 or F7- Spelling
F8- Safe Mode
F10- Menu Bar
F11- Resize
F12- Save
If u don’t want others to access some websites
Suppose you do not want your friends to access the website ‘www.some-adult-
website.com’, just add the line ‘127.0.0.1 www.some-adult-website.com’ at the end
of the fle ‘hosts’ found in ‘C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\’. You can open the
fle using Notepad. If you ever need to access that website later, just delete the
line or add a semicolon to the beginning of the line. Similarly, you can add as
many websites as you want to block your computer from accessing.
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Show Hidden Program or System Files
Showing hidden files can come in handy-for example, say you've tried to delete
everything from a floppy disk and the disk properties still indicate 100K of disk space
is being used by hidden files.
· On the Tools menu in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options.
· Click the View tab.
· Under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.
Note: To access Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, and then click
Windows Explorer.
everything from a floppy disk and the disk properties still indicate 100K of disk space
is being used by hidden files.
· On the Tools menu in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options.
· Click the View tab.
· Under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.
Note: To access Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, and then click
Windows Explorer.
To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt:
Click Start, click Run, and then type: cmd
· Click OK.
· In the command prompt window, type: convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs
For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the NTFS format.
· Click OK.
· In the command prompt window, type: convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs
For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the NTFS format.
Perform a Repair Installation
How do you perform a reinstallation of Windows XP, sometimes called a repair
installation?
· Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive. For more information about
how to do this, refer to your computer's documentation or contact your computer
manufacturer.
· Then insert your Windows XP Setup CD, and restart your computer.
· When the Press any key to boot from CD message is displayed on your screen, press a
key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.
· Press ENTER when you see the message To setup Windows XP now, and then press ENTER
displayed on the Welcome to Setup screen. Do not choose the option to press R to use the
Recovery Console.
· In the Windows XP Licensing Agreement, press F8 to agree to the license agreement.
Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then
press R to repair Windows XP.
· Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.
installation?
· Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive. For more information about
how to do this, refer to your computer's documentation or contact your computer
manufacturer.
· Then insert your Windows XP Setup CD, and restart your computer.
· When the Press any key to boot from CD message is displayed on your screen, press a
key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.
· Press ENTER when you see the message To setup Windows XP now, and then press ENTER
displayed on the Welcome to Setup screen. Do not choose the option to press R to use the
Recovery Console.
· In the Windows XP Licensing Agreement, press F8 to agree to the license agreement.
Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then
press R to repair Windows XP.
· Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.
Set Permissions for Shared Files and Folders
Sharing of files and folders can be managed in two ways. If you chose simplified file
sharing, your folders can be shared with everyone on your network or workgroup, or you
can make your folders private. (This is how folders are shared in Windows 2000.)
However, in Windows XP Professional, you can also set folder permissions for specific
users or groups. To do this, you must first change the default setting, which is simple
file sharing.
· Open Control Panel, click Tools, and then click Folder Options.
· Click the View tab, and scroll to the bottom of the Advanced Settings list.
· Clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box.
· To manage folder permissions, browse to the folder in Windows Explorer, right-click
the folder, and then click Properties. Click the Security tab, and assign permissions,
such as Full Control, Modify, Read, and/or Write, to specific users.
You can set file and folder permissions only on drives formatted to use NTFS, and you
must be the owner or have been granted permission to do so by the owner.
sharing, your folders can be shared with everyone on your network or workgroup, or you
can make your folders private. (This is how folders are shared in Windows 2000.)
However, in Windows XP Professional, you can also set folder permissions for specific
users or groups. To do this, you must first change the default setting, which is simple
file sharing.
· Open Control Panel, click Tools, and then click Folder Options.
· Click the View tab, and scroll to the bottom of the Advanced Settings list.
· Clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box.
· To manage folder permissions, browse to the folder in Windows Explorer, right-click
the folder, and then click Properties. Click the Security tab, and assign permissions,
such as Full Control, Modify, Read, and/or Write, to specific users.
You can set file and folder permissions only on drives formatted to use NTFS, and you
must be the owner or have been granted permission to do so by the owner.
Show Encrypted Files in Color
You can encrypt files and folders on NTFS volumes to hide their content from other
users. To quickly identify encrypted files and folders in your system, follow this tip
to display the name of the encrypted file or folder in color.
· Double-click My Computer, and then click Folder Options on the Tools menu.
· Click the View tab.
· Select the Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color check box, and then
click OK.
Now the name of the encrypted file or folder is listed in color within Windows
Explorer. The EFS feature is not included in Windows XP Home Edition.
users. To quickly identify encrypted files and folders in your system, follow this tip
to display the name of the encrypted file or folder in color.
· Double-click My Computer, and then click Folder Options on the Tools menu.
· Click the View tab.
· Select the Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color check box, and then
click OK.
Now the name of the encrypted file or folder is listed in color within Windows
Explorer. The EFS feature is not included in Windows XP Home Edition.
Create a Desktop Shortcut to Lock Your Computer
You secure your computer by locking it whenever you're away from your desk. If you're
on a domain, by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del and then clicking Lock Computer, you can prevent
unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer. Only you and members of the
Administrators group on your computer can unlock it. (You unlock it by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Del, typing your password, and then clicking OK.)
To create an even quicker means of securing your computer, place a shortcut on your
desktop to lock your computer:
· Right-click an open area of your desktop, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
· In the Location box, type %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
· Click Next, in the Name box type a name for the shortcut such as, Lock Computer, and
then click Finish.
on a domain, by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del and then clicking Lock Computer, you can prevent
unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer. Only you and members of the
Administrators group on your computer can unlock it. (You unlock it by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Del, typing your password, and then clicking OK.)
To create an even quicker means of securing your computer, place a shortcut on your
desktop to lock your computer:
· Right-click an open area of your desktop, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
· In the Location box, type %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
· Click Next, in the Name box type a name for the shortcut such as, Lock Computer, and
then click Finish.
Add an Item to the Send To Menu
You can create a new shortcut on the Send To menu, for example, one that goes to a
frequently-used folder.
· Open My Computer, and double-click the drive where Windows is installed, which is
usually drive C.
· Double-click the Documents and Settings folder, and then double-click the folder for
the particular user.
· Double-click the Send To folder. The Send To folder is hidden by default. To see
the Send To folder, click Tools, click Folder Options, and then click Show hidden files
and folders.
· On the File menu, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
· Follow the instructions to create a shortcut.
Now, when you right-click a file, and click Send To, the shortcut to the item you
selected will be an option. You can create shortcuts to local or network programs,
files, folders, computers, or Internet addresses.
frequently-used folder.
· Open My Computer, and double-click the drive where Windows is installed, which is
usually drive C.
· Double-click the Documents and Settings folder, and then double-click the folder for
the particular user.
· Double-click the Send To folder. The Send To folder is hidden by default. To see
the Send To folder, click Tools, click Folder Options, and then click Show hidden files
and folders.
· On the File menu, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
· Follow the instructions to create a shortcut.
Now, when you right-click a file, and click Send To, the shortcut to the item you
selected will be an option. You can create shortcuts to local or network programs,
files, folders, computers, or Internet addresses.
Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Open a Folder
Do you have a folder to which you want instant access from anywhere on your computer?
For example, if you want the My Music folder to pop up while Internet Explorer or Word is
maximized, follow these steps:
· Select the folder in Windows Explorer.
· Create a shortcut, and place it on the desktop. (You create a shortcut by opening
the folder, pointing to New on the File menu, then clicking Shortcut. Drag the shortcut
to your desktop.)
· Right-click the new shortcut, and then click Properties.
· In the Properties dialog box, click the Shortcut tab, and in the Shortcut key box,
enter a Control key combination or a Control-Shift key combination, (that is, Ctrl+Alt+M
or Ctrl+SHIFT+M when M is for music), and then click OK.
Anytime you hit the key combination you specified, your folder will open, even when
other programs are maximized! This tip can be applied to folders, programs, and text
file shortcuts that are placed on the desktop.
For example, if you want the My Music folder to pop up while Internet Explorer or Word is
maximized, follow these steps:
· Select the folder in Windows Explorer.
· Create a shortcut, and place it on the desktop. (You create a shortcut by opening
the folder, pointing to New on the File menu, then clicking Shortcut. Drag the shortcut
to your desktop.)
· Right-click the new shortcut, and then click Properties.
· In the Properties dialog box, click the Shortcut tab, and in the Shortcut key box,
enter a Control key combination or a Control-Shift key combination, (that is, Ctrl+Alt+M
or Ctrl+SHIFT+M when M is for music), and then click OK.
Anytime you hit the key combination you specified, your folder will open, even when
other programs are maximized! This tip can be applied to folders, programs, and text
file shortcuts that are placed on the desktop.
Skip the Recycle Bin Confirmation Message
When you delete items by moving them to the Recycle Bin, Windows displays a message
confirming the deletion: "Are you sure you want to send FILENAME to the Recycle Bin?" If
you're tired of clicking an answer to that question, you can configure Windows XP to skip
the confirmation message whether or not you're using the Recycle Bin.
· Right-click the Recycle Bin, and then click Properties.
· In the Recycle Bin Properties dialog box, clear the Display delete confirmation
dialog check box, and then click OK.
· If you don't want to use the Recycle Bin at all, in the Recycle Bin Properties
dialog box, select the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately
when deleted check box.
confirming the deletion: "Are you sure you want to send FILENAME to the Recycle Bin?" If
you're tired of clicking an answer to that question, you can configure Windows XP to skip
the confirmation message whether or not you're using the Recycle Bin.
· Right-click the Recycle Bin, and then click Properties.
· In the Recycle Bin Properties dialog box, clear the Display delete confirmation
dialog check box, and then click OK.
· If you don't want to use the Recycle Bin at all, in the Recycle Bin Properties
dialog box, select the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately
when deleted check box.
Place a "Run" Icon On Your Desktop
Open the Start Menu and drag the Run option on to your desktop.
You may want to rename it to get rid of the ampersand. Now you will be able to
double-click the "Run" icon on your desktop to go directly to the Run dialog.
You may want to rename it to get rid of the ampersand. Now you will be able to
double-click the "Run" icon on your desktop to go directly to the Run dialog.
Fast User Switching
If you have multiple users logged on to your machine, you can bypass the Welcome
screen to switch users:
· Go to the User tab in Task Manager, right-click on a user and choose Connect.
screen to switch users:
· Go to the User tab in Task Manager, right-click on a user and choose Connect.
Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key
The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a
little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following
commands:
Windows: Display the Start menu.
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows.
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer.
Windows + F: Display Search for files.
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer.
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center.
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box.
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box.
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows.
Windows + tab: Move through taskbar buttons.
Windows + L: Lock the workstation (or switch to the Logon screen w/Fast User
Switching enabled).
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following
commands:
Windows: Display the Start menu.
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows.
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer.
Windows + F: Display Search for files.
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer.
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center.
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box.
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box.
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows.
Windows + tab: Move through taskbar buttons.
Windows + L: Lock the workstation (or switch to the Logon screen w/Fast User
Switching enabled).
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
Create a Desktop Shortcut that Locks a Windows XP-Based Workstation
This step-by-step article describes how to create a desktop shortcut that you can use
to lock a Windows XP-Based Workstation. To take full advantage of user authentication as
a means of network access control, you must be sure that only the logged-on user is able
to use the workstation. Authentication-based access control loses viability when users
other than the logged-on user are able to obtain access to local and network objects.
If a user steps away from his or her desk, another user can walk up to the unattended
computer and carry out local and network activities by using the credentials of the
logged-on user. The logged-on user is accountable for any activities that took place on
that workstation while away from it. If the logged-on user can account for his or her
whereabouts during the time away from the computer, the credentials of that user are no
longer useful in tracking down access violations that have been completed under the
context of that user's network account.
Users can lock their workstations by using the Ctrl+Alt+Del Security Attention
Sequence (SAS). However, some users are reluctant or unable to press these three keys in
sequence, and because of this, do not lock their workstations while they are away from
the computer.
You can simplify locking the workstation for these users by creating a desktop
shortcut. After you create the shortcut, users can double-click the shortcut to lock the
workstation.
To create the shortcut:
· Right-click an empty area of the desktop, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
· In the Create Shortcut Wizard, type %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe
user32.dll,LockWorkStation in the Type the location of the item box, and then click Next.
Note that LockWorkStation is case sensitive.
· On the "Type a name for this shortcut" page, type Lock Workstation in the Type a
name for this shortcut box, and then click Finish.
· Right-click the shortcut you just made, and then click Properties.
· Click the Shortcut tab, and then click Change Icon.
· In the Change Icon dialog box, type %SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll in the Look
for icons in this file box, and then click OK.
· Browse through the available icons, and then select an icon that makes it easy for
the users to identify that the shortcut is to be used to lock the workstation.
· Click the icon you want to use, and then click OK. Click OK again.
· Double-click the shortcut, and note that the workstation automatically locks
itself.
The user must press Ctrl+Alt+Del, and then type his or her credentials to unlock the
workstation.
to lock a Windows XP-Based Workstation. To take full advantage of user authentication as
a means of network access control, you must be sure that only the logged-on user is able
to use the workstation. Authentication-based access control loses viability when users
other than the logged-on user are able to obtain access to local and network objects.
If a user steps away from his or her desk, another user can walk up to the unattended
computer and carry out local and network activities by using the credentials of the
logged-on user. The logged-on user is accountable for any activities that took place on
that workstation while away from it. If the logged-on user can account for his or her
whereabouts during the time away from the computer, the credentials of that user are no
longer useful in tracking down access violations that have been completed under the
context of that user's network account.
Users can lock their workstations by using the Ctrl+Alt+Del Security Attention
Sequence (SAS). However, some users are reluctant or unable to press these three keys in
sequence, and because of this, do not lock their workstations while they are away from
the computer.
You can simplify locking the workstation for these users by creating a desktop
shortcut. After you create the shortcut, users can double-click the shortcut to lock the
workstation.
To create the shortcut:
· Right-click an empty area of the desktop, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
· In the Create Shortcut Wizard, type %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe
user32.dll,LockWorkStation in the Type the location of the item box, and then click Next.
Note that LockWorkStation is case sensitive.
· On the "Type a name for this shortcut" page, type Lock Workstation in the Type a
name for this shortcut box, and then click Finish.
· Right-click the shortcut you just made, and then click Properties.
· Click the Shortcut tab, and then click Change Icon.
· In the Change Icon dialog box, type %SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll in the Look
for icons in this file box, and then click OK.
· Browse through the available icons, and then select an icon that makes it easy for
the users to identify that the shortcut is to be used to lock the workstation.
· Click the icon you want to use, and then click OK. Click OK again.
· Double-click the shortcut, and note that the workstation automatically locks
itself.
The user must press Ctrl+Alt+Del, and then type his or her credentials to unlock the
workstation.
One-Click Shutdown win xp
If you have Clean Sweep Deluxe, you should disable it before proceeding. Follow these
directions to create a one-click shutdown shortcut:
· Navigate to your Desktop.
· On the Desktop, right-click and go to New, then to Shortcut (in other words, create
a new shortcut).
· You should now see a pop-up window instructing you to enter a command line path.
Enter one of these as the path: SHUTDOWN -s -t 01
· If the C: drive is not your local hard drive, then replace "C" with the correct
letter of the hard drive.
· Click the "Next" button.
· Name the shortcut and click the "Finish" button.
Now whenever you want to shut down, just click on this shortcut and you're done.
Also, if you want to make life better and faster, you can right-click the new shortcut
you just made, go to Properties, and type in X (or whatever letter) in the Shortcut Key
box.
directions to create a one-click shutdown shortcut:
· Navigate to your Desktop.
· On the Desktop, right-click and go to New, then to Shortcut (in other words, create
a new shortcut).
· You should now see a pop-up window instructing you to enter a command line path.
Enter one of these as the path: SHUTDOWN -s -t 01
· If the C: drive is not your local hard drive, then replace "C" with the correct
letter of the hard drive.
· Click the "Next" button.
· Name the shortcut and click the "Finish" button.
Now whenever you want to shut down, just click on this shortcut and you're done.
Also, if you want to make life better and faster, you can right-click the new shortcut
you just made, go to Properties, and type in X (or whatever letter) in the Shortcut Key
box.
Create a Password Reset Disk for win xp
Microsoft has enhanced security features in XP including the ability to create a
floppy diskette to recover your password in case it is forgotten.
· Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts.
· Click on the account which you want to create a password disk.
· Click Prevent a forgotten password which starts the Forgotten Password Wizard .
This is found under Related Tasks.
· Insert a blank, formatted disk into drive A, and click Next.
· Enter the password in the Current user account password box.
To use the recovery disk, at the Welcome screen:
· Click the user name whose password is on the recovery disk.
· Click the question mark button, this causes the "Did you forget your password
message" to appear.
· Click use your password reset disk. This will start the Password Reset Wizard.
From this point, just follow the wizard's instructions and you will be able to set a
new password.
floppy diskette to recover your password in case it is forgotten.
· Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts.
· Click on the account which you want to create a password disk.
· Click Prevent a forgotten password which starts the Forgotten Password Wizard .
This is found under Related Tasks.
· Insert a blank, formatted disk into drive A, and click Next.
· Enter the password in the Current user account password box.
To use the recovery disk, at the Welcome screen:
· Click the user name whose password is on the recovery disk.
· Click the question mark button, this causes the "Did you forget your password
message" to appear.
· Click use your password reset disk. This will start the Password Reset Wizard.
From this point, just follow the wizard's instructions and you will be able to set a
new password.
Computer Won't Shut Down Itself After Installing XP
There are a number of users who have been complaining that their PC will no longer
automatically power down/shut off without pressing the power off button on the computers
unlike in Windows Me/95/2000. There could be a number of reasons for this, but the main
one seems to be that ACPI is not enabled on the computer or in Windows XP:
· Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options tab.
· Then click APM > Enable Advanced Power Management Support.
automatically power down/shut off without pressing the power off button on the computers
unlike in Windows Me/95/2000. There could be a number of reasons for this, but the main
one seems to be that ACPI is not enabled on the computer or in Windows XP:
· Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options tab.
· Then click APM > Enable Advanced Power Management Support.
Stop Password Expiration in win xp
After you have run Windows XP for a while, you may receive this message when you log
on: "Your password will expire in 14 days.....". By default, Windows XP is set up with
passwords which will expire after 42 days. And 14 days in advance, Windows will start
warning you of this fact.
· Go to Start > Run > type control userpasswords2
· Select the Advanced tab in the User Accounts window.
· Press the Advanced button below the Advanced user management header.
· Select Users in the Local Users and Groups.
· In the right pane, right-click the user name for which you want to change the
setting, and select Properties.
· On the General tab, check Password never expires.
· Click Apply and OK (all the way out).
on: "Your password will expire in 14 days.....". By default, Windows XP is set up with
passwords which will expire after 42 days. And 14 days in advance, Windows will start
warning you of this fact.
· Go to Start > Run > type control userpasswords2
· Select the Advanced tab in the User Accounts window.
· Press the Advanced button below the Advanced user management header.
· Select Users in the Local Users and Groups.
· In the right pane, right-click the user name for which you want to change the
setting, and select Properties.
· On the General tab, check Password never expires.
· Click Apply and OK (all the way out).
Close Multiple Windows in win xp
If you just opened a number of separate, related windows (a folder inside a folder,
and so on), there's an easier way to close them all than one-at-a-time:
· Hold down the shift-key as you click the X caption button in the upper-right corner
of the last window opened. Doing so closes that window and all windows that came before
it.
and so on), there's an easier way to close them all than one-at-a-time:
· Hold down the shift-key as you click the X caption button in the upper-right corner
of the last window opened. Doing so closes that window and all windows that came before
it.
Internet Connection Sharing win xp
To enable Internet Connection Sharing on a network connection:
· Open Network Connections.
· Click the dial-up, local area network, PPPoE, or VPN connection you want to share.
· Then, under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.
· On the Advanced tab, select the Allow other network users to connect through this
computer's Internet connection
check box.
· If you want this connection to dial automatically when another computer on your home
or small office network
attempts to access external resources, select the Establish a dial-up connection
whenever a computer on my network
attempts to access the Internet check box.
· If you want other network users to enable or disable the shared Internet connection,
select the Allow other network
users to control or disable the shared Internet connection check box. Under Internet
Connection Sharing, in Home networking connection, select any adapter that connects the
computer sharing its Internet connection to the other computers on your network.
· Open Network Connections.
· Click the dial-up, local area network, PPPoE, or VPN connection you want to share.
· Then, under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.
· On the Advanced tab, select the Allow other network users to connect through this
computer's Internet connection
check box.
· If you want this connection to dial automatically when another computer on your home
or small office network
attempts to access external resources, select the Establish a dial-up connection
whenever a computer on my network
attempts to access the Internet check box.
· If you want other network users to enable or disable the shared Internet connection,
select the Allow other network
users to control or disable the shared Internet connection check box. Under Internet
Connection Sharing, in Home networking connection, select any adapter that connects the
computer sharing its Internet connection to the other computers on your network.
Use the Ultimate Configuration Tool (win xp Professional Edition Only)
One of the most full featured Windows XP configuration tools available is hidden right
there in your system, but most people don't even know it exists. It's called the Local
Group Policy Editor, or gpedit for short.
To invoke this editor:
· Select Start and then Run, then type the following:
gpedit.msc
After you hit Enter, you'll be greeted by gpedit, which lets you modify virtually
every feature in Windows XP without having to resort to regedit.
there in your system, but most people don't even know it exists. It's called the Local
Group Policy Editor, or gpedit for short.
To invoke this editor:
· Select Start and then Run, then type the following:
gpedit.msc
After you hit Enter, you'll be greeted by gpedit, which lets you modify virtually
every feature in Windows XP without having to resort to regedit.
Change the Default Opening Folder in Windows Explorer in win xp
By default, Windows Explorer opens showing the My Documents folder. To change the
default setting so that all top-level drives and folders are shown, follow these steps:
· Click Start > Programs > Accessories, then right-click Windows Explorer, and click
Properties.
· Under Target field, which reads %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe, add to make the line
read:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\
· Click OK.
default setting so that all top-level drives and folders are shown, follow these steps:
· Click Start > Programs > Accessories, then right-click Windows Explorer, and click
Properties.
· Under Target field, which reads %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe, add to make the line
read:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\
· Click OK.
Do Not Highlight Newly Installed Programs in win xp
Tired of that annoying little window that pops up to tell you that new software is
installed? If it gets in the way when you're logging off, turn it off completely. To do
this:
· Click Start, right-click at the top of the Start menu where your name is displayed,
and then click Properties.
· In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, on the Start Menu tab, click
Customize.
· Click the Advanced tab, and then clear the Highlight newly installed programs check
box.
· Click OK, and then click OK again.
installed? If it gets in the way when you're logging off, turn it off completely. To do
this:
· Click Start, right-click at the top of the Start menu where your name is displayed,
and then click Properties.
· In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, on the Start Menu tab, click
Customize.
· Click the Advanced tab, and then clear the Highlight newly installed programs check
box.
· Click OK, and then click OK again.
Synchronize Your Computer Clock with an Internet Time Server in win xp
Does your computer have the right time? If your computer is not part of a domain, you
can synchronize your computer clock with an Internet time server. To do so:
· Double-click the time on your task bar.
· Click the Internet Time tab.
· Select the time server you want to use and make sure to select the Automatically
synchronize with an Internet time
server check box.
can synchronize your computer clock with an Internet time server. To do so:
· Double-click the time on your task bar.
· Click the Internet Time tab.
· Select the time server you want to use and make sure to select the Automatically
synchronize with an Internet time
server check box.
Change Drive Letters in Windows XP
When you add drives to your computer, such as an extra hard drive, a CD drive, or a
storage device that corresponds to a drive, Windows automatically assigns letters to the
drives. However, this assignment might not suit your system; for example, you might have
mapped a network drive to the same letter that Windows assigns to a new drive. When you
want to change drive letters, follow these steps:
· Right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
· Under Computer Management, click Disk Management. In the right pane, you'll see
your drives listed. CD-ROM drives are listed at the bottom of the pane.
· Right-click the drive or device you want to change, and then click Change Drive
Letter and Paths.
· Click Change, click Assign the following drive letter, click the drive letter you
want to assign, and then click OK.
storage device that corresponds to a drive, Windows automatically assigns letters to the
drives. However, this assignment might not suit your system; for example, you might have
mapped a network drive to the same letter that Windows assigns to a new drive. When you
want to change drive letters, follow these steps:
· Right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
· Under Computer Management, click Disk Management. In the right pane, you'll see
your drives listed. CD-ROM drives are listed at the bottom of the pane.
· Right-click the drive or device you want to change, and then click Change Drive
Letter and Paths.
· Click Change, click Assign the following drive letter, click the drive letter you
want to assign, and then click OK.
How can you stop Windows XP from launching program CDs?
Click Start, click Run, type GPEDIT.MSC to open Group Policy in the Microsoft
Management Console.
· Double-click Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative templates,
double-click System, and then click Turn off autoplay.
· The instructions on your screen describe how to configure this setting. Click
Properties to display the setting dialog.
· Click Enabled, and choose CD-ROM drives, then click OK, to stop CD autoplay.
This setting does not prevent Autoplay for music CDs.
Management Console.
· Double-click Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative templates,
double-click System, and then click Turn off autoplay.
· The instructions on your screen describe how to configure this setting. Click
Properties to display the setting dialog.
· Click Enabled, and choose CD-ROM drives, then click OK, to stop CD autoplay.
This setting does not prevent Autoplay for music CDs.
Performance Increase Through My Computer
Easy enough tweak to usually find out about it on your own, but still, some of us
still don't find it right away. So here it is:
· Start > right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
· Click on the "Advanced" tab.
· See the "Performance" section? Click "Settings".
· Disable the following:
Fade or slide menus into view
Fade or slide ToolTips into view
Fade out menu items after clicking
Show Shadows under menus
Slide open combo boxes
Slide taskbar buttons
Use a background image for each folder type
Use common tasks in folders
There, now Windows will still look nice and perform faster.
Reduce 10 Second Scandisk Wait Time
· Start MS Dos Prompt (Start run CMD), and type: CHKNTFS /T:4
where 4 is the amount of wait time.
CHKNTFS /?
for more info.
still don't find it right away. So here it is:
· Start > right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
· Click on the "Advanced" tab.
· See the "Performance" section? Click "Settings".
· Disable the following:
Fade or slide menus into view
Fade or slide ToolTips into view
Fade out menu items after clicking
Show Shadows under menus
Slide open combo boxes
Slide taskbar buttons
Use a background image for each folder type
Use common tasks in folders
There, now Windows will still look nice and perform faster.
Reduce 10 Second Scandisk Wait Time
· Start MS Dos Prompt (Start run CMD), and type: CHKNTFS /T:4
where 4 is the amount of wait time.
CHKNTFS /?
for more info.
Remove Hibernation File in win xp
If you do not use hibernation, make sure you do not have it enabled, which reserves
disk space equal to your RAM. If you have a hidden file on the root directory of your
C-drive called hiberfil.sys, hibernation is enabled. To remove that file:
· Go to Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance, Power Options, Hibernate
tab, and uncheck the Enable hibernation box.
disk space equal to your RAM. If you have a hidden file on the root directory of your
C-drive called hiberfil.sys, hibernation is enabled. To remove that file:
· Go to Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance, Power Options, Hibernate
tab, and uncheck the Enable hibernation box.
Clean Your Prefetch to Improve Performance in win xp
This is a unique technique for WinXP. We know that it is necessary to scrub registry
and TEMP files for Win9X/ME/2000 periodically. Prefetch is a new and very useful
technique in Windows XP. However, after using XP some time, the prefetch directory can
get full of junk and obsolete links in the Prefetch catalog, which can slow down your
computer noticeably.
· Open C(system drive):/windows/prefetch, delete those junk and obsolete files,
reboot. It is recommended that you do this every month.
and TEMP files for Win9X/ME/2000 periodically. Prefetch is a new and very useful
technique in Windows XP. However, after using XP some time, the prefetch directory can
get full of junk and obsolete links in the Prefetch catalog, which can slow down your
computer noticeably.
· Open C(system drive):/windows/prefetch, delete those junk and obsolete files,
reboot. It is recommended that you do this every month.
Very Slow Boot When Networking win xp
On some XP Pro installations, when connected to a network (peer-peer in this case),
the computer boot time is over 1:40. The system seems to freeze after logging in and the
desktop may not appear or will freeze for a minute. As timed with the utility,
Bootvis.exe, the problem was with the driver mrxsmb.dll, adding over 67 seconds to the
boot time. Turning off and restoring file and printer sharing eliminated 65 seconds from
the boot time.
· Alt-click (or right-click) on Network Places > Properties.
· Alt-click on Ethernet Adapter connection > Properties.
· Un-check "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" > OK.
· Reboot.
· If you need file or printer sharing, repeat the above, re-check the box and re-boot
again.
the computer boot time is over 1:40. The system seems to freeze after logging in and the
desktop may not appear or will freeze for a minute. As timed with the utility,
Bootvis.exe, the problem was with the driver mrxsmb.dll, adding over 67 seconds to the
boot time. Turning off and restoring file and printer sharing eliminated 65 seconds from
the boot time.
· Alt-click (or right-click) on Network Places > Properties.
· Alt-click on Ethernet Adapter connection > Properties.
· Un-check "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" > OK.
· Reboot.
· If you need file or printer sharing, repeat the above, re-check the box and re-boot
again.
How to hack Windows XP Admin Passwords the easy way
This hack will only work if the person that owns the machine
has no intelligence. This is how it works:
has no intelligence. This is how it works:
When you or anyone installs Windows XP for the first time your
asked to put in your username and up to five others.
asked to put in your username and up to five others.
Now, unknownst to a lot of other people this is the only place in
Windows XP that you can password the default Administrator Diagnostic
Account. This means that to by pass most administrators accounts
on Windows XP all you have to do is boot to safe mode by pressing F8
during boot up and choosing it. Log into the Administrator Account
and create your own or change the password on the current Account.
Windows XP that you can password the default Administrator Diagnostic
Account. This means that to by pass most administrators accounts
on Windows XP all you have to do is boot to safe mode by pressing F8
during boot up and choosing it. Log into the Administrator Account
and create your own or change the password on the current Account.
This only works if the user on setup specified a password for the
Administrator Account.
Administrator Account.
Better Easy IP Check. in win xp
This tweak was based on the Easy IP Check tweak posted by Hugo Tremblay.
Use this if you just want to display your IP address and not the extra information
(default gateway / subnet mask)
Simply copy and paste the following into notepad
@echo.
@ipconfig | find "IP Address"
@echo.
@pause
And save as IP.BAT (save to your windows dir if you want to be able to access it anywhere)
Now when you type IP you will see:
---------------------------
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : x.x.x.x
Press any key to continue . . .
---------------------------
(information about the code: @echo. produces a blank line, @ipconfig |
find "IP Address" causes the output of ipconfig to be piped to the find command,
which looks for the line containing "IP Address", find then outputs your IP address,
@pause causes the terminal to wait for user input before continuing.
The @ before each command tells the terminal not to echo the command being typed.)
Change XP Boot Screen in win xp
If you would like to change your boot up screen follow the directions below.
These instructions assume that you have a place to download the boot screen from the net.
If you would like to download a boot screen, visit http://www.themexp.org
1. Backup (copy) the file %windir%\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
(most likely C:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe - the boot screen)
2. Download the .zip to your computer
3. Extract ntoskrnl.exe to a directory other than %windir%\system32 (most likely C:\windows\system32)
4. Reboot your computer into Safe Mode (hit F8 before the boot screen) or
into true DOS (from a boot disk)
5. Overwrite the file %windir%\system32\ntoskrnl.exe (which should have been backed up)
with the extracted exe
6. Reboot your computer as you normally would
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