Impotant Error and Solutions

1. In my windows Task Manager/Registry Editor/Tools -> Folder Options has been disabled. I'm getting warning message that "It has been disabled by Administrator". How can I enable it again?

Sol: Please visit following threads:

All Kinds of Restrictions for Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista
How to Enable Tools -> Folder Options and Registry Editor in Windows

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2. Whenever I double-click on any drive/folder in My Computer, a Search window opens.

Sol: Open regedit and goto following keys one by one:


HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell

In right-side pane, delete the "Default" key. If it doesnt work then delete the key "find" under both.

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3. Whenever I double-click on any drive in My Computer, I get following error message:


Cannot find copy.exe. Make sure you have typed the name correctly and then try again.

Sol: Enable "Show hidden files" option in "Tools -> Folder Options" and then search for "Autorun.inf" file in all drivers and if you get them in root of any drive (e.g. in C:\, D:\ and so on), delete them.

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4. Whenever I double-click on any folder in My Computer, it opens in a new window even I have selected the option "Always open folders in same window" in "Tools -> Folder Options".

Sol: Copy following code and paste it in Notepad then save the file with name "vishal.reg" (including quotes). After it run the file and confirm the action:


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore]
"BrowserFlags"=dword:00000022
"ExplorerFlags"=dword:00000021

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\command]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,\
65,00,20,00,2f,00,65,00,2c,00,2f,00,69,00,64,00,6c,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,2c,\
00,25,00,49,00,2c,00,25,00,4c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\ddeexec]
@="[ExploreFolder(\"%l\", %I, %S)]"
"NoActivateHandler"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\ddeexec\application]
@="Folders"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\ddeexec\ifexec]
@="[]"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\ddeexec\topic]
@="AppProperties"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open]
"BrowserFlags"=dword:00000010
"ExplorerFlags"=dword:00000012

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\command]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,\
65,00,20,00,2f,00,69,00,64,00,6c,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,2c,00,25,00,49,00,2c,\
00,25,00,4c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\ddeexec]
@="[ViewFolder(\"%l\", %I, %S)]"
"NoActivateHandler"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\ddeexec\application]
@="Folders"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\ddeexec\ifexec]
@="[]"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\ddeexec\topic]
@="AppProperties"

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\explore]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell]
@="none"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
@="none"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell]
@=-


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5. Whenever I open a folder, another folder with the same name is created under it.

Sol: Your system is infected by a variant of Indonesian virus called Brontok/Rontokbro. It creates a sub-folder in a folder with same name. Most of the times it comes from mobile memory cards. Scan with a good anti-virus and remove the virus. Also download HijackThis and scan your system with it in Safe Mode, then fix following entries:


C:\WINDOWS\system32\SSVICHOSST.exe
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe SSVICHOSST.exe
O4 - HKCU\.\Run: [Yahoo Messengger] C:\WINDOWS\system32\SSVICHOSST.exe
O7 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System, DisableRegedit=1

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6. Whenever I start my computer, My Documents/My Computer opens automatically at windows startup.

Sol: Open regedit and goto:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

In right-side pane, change value of "Userinit" to:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

NOTE: If you have windows installed in other drives, then change C:\ to that drive label.

Now goto:


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

In right-side pane, change value of "PersistBrowsers" to 0

Now log off windows and it should solve the problem.

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7. When I start my computer, I get error message:


NTLDR is missing
or

Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR

Sol: Boot using Windows Setup CD and enter into "Recovery Console" by pressing "R". Now Log into windows installation and enter admin password. Now give following commands at prompt:

copy x:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy x:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\

Where "x" is your CD drive, change it acc. to your system.

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8. When I start my computer, I get error message:


Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\system32\hal.dll.
Please re-install a copy of the above file.

Sol: Boot using Windows Setup CD and enter into "Recovery Console" by pressing "R". Now Log into windows installation and enter admin password. Now give following commands at prompt:

Attrib -H -R -S C:\Boot.ini
Del C:\Boot.ini
BootCfg /Rebuild
Fixboot

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9. When I start my computer, I get error message:


"Windows\System32\config\system" file missing or corrupt

Sol: Boot using Windows Setup CD and enter into "Recovery Console" by pressing "R". Now Log into windows installation and enter admin password. Now give following commands at prompt:

copy %windir%\Repair\system %windir%\System32\Config

If it doesnt work, then again boot into "Recovery Console" and give following commands:

fixmbr
bootcfg /scan
bootcfg /rebuild
fixboot

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10. I have Windows 2000/XP/2003 installed in my system and yesterday I installed Windows 98 over it, after that I'm not able to boot into Windows 2000/XP.2003. I'm not getting option to select the OS.

Sol: Windows 98 has overwritten the boot loader. Boot using Windows Setup CD and enter into "Recovery Console" by pressing "R". Now Log into windows installation and enter admin password. Now give following commands at prompt:

fixmbr
bootcfg /scan
bootcfg /rebuild
fixboot

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11. When I start my system, I'm getting 2 entries for windows XP in the boot loader. How can I remove the duplicate entry?

OR

How can I change the default OS in windows boot loader?

OR

How can I change the entry labels in windows boot loader?

OR

How can I change the boot loader time? Its set to 30 seconds and I want to change it.

Sol: There are several way. You can follow any of following:

A. Type "sysdm.cpl" in RUN dialog box and press . Now goto "Advanced" tab and click on "Settings" button in "Startup & Recovery" section. Now click on "Edit" button and then you can edit the boot loader time, labels, etc.

B. Type "msconfig" in RUN dialog box and goto "Boot.ini" tab and then you can change the desired thing. If you want to remove the corrupt/non-working entries, then click on "Check all boot paths" button.

C. Enable "Show hidden files/folders" and disable "Hide protected system files" options in "Tools -> Folder Options". Now open C:\ drive and remove the READ-ONLY attribute of "BOOT.INI" file from its Properties. Now open this file and then you can make your desired changes.

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12. Whenever I start my computer, Scandisk starts running even I proper shut down the PC last time.

Sol: Do as following:

A. Open regedit and goto:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager

In right-side pane, change the value of BootExecute to:

autocheck autochk *

B. If the above trick doesnt help then give following commands in Command Prompt:

chkntfs /x drive_name

for e.g., if ScanDisk runs automatically for C: and D: drives, then give following commands one by one:

chkntfs /x C:
chkntfs /x D:

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13. When I start my computer, I get following error message:


CMOS checksum error, defaults loaded.

Sol: Open the cabinet and look for a coin-sized battery in motherboard. Remove it and attach a new one. The new battery will cost approx. 15-20 Rs.

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14. I forgot my system BIOS password. How can I reset it?

Sol: Open the cabinet and look for a coin-sized battery in motherboard. Remove it and attach it again after a few minutes. All BIOS settings will set to default and the password will also reset.

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15. I re-installed my windows and now "Stand By" option is greyed out in shutdown dialog box and I can't use it.

Sol: Install VGA drivers from your motherboard CD and the option will be enabled. If you don't have the motherboard CD, then goto the manufacturer site and downlaod the required drivers.

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16. My Windows Login Screen has changed to "Classic Logon Box". I want the new Welcome Screen back.

Sol: Type "control userpasswords" in RUN dialog box or Open "User Accounts" in Control Panel. Then click on "Change the way Users log on and off". Now check the option "Use Welcome Screen". If you get following error:


Uninstall client services for netware.

Then Open "Network Connections" and open Properties of your Internet Connection. Now goto "Networking" tab and select "Client services on Netware" option and click on the"Uninstall" button.

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17. A strange process "ctfmon.exe" always runs in background and if I click on "End Process" button, it restarts automatically.

Sol: Open Control Panel and goto Add/Remove Programs list. Now click on the Microsoft Office entry and then click on "Change" button. Now select "Add/Remove Features" and click on "Next". Now expand "Office Shared Features" and click on "Alternative User Input" and then select "Not Available" and finally click on Update. It'll permanently remove that ctfmon.exe and your problem will be solved.

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18. I just noticed that all my Firefox Bookmarks have gone. The bookmarks list is empty. How can I get them back?

Sol: Type "%appdata%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles" in RUN dialog box and then open the "xxxx.default" folder (where xxxx will be random numbers and characters). Now open "bookmarkbackups" folder and you'll get your bookmarks there. Now you can import them in Firefox again.

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19. My Windows is showing some wrong icons of files. How can I reset the corrupted icons?

Sol: You can use any of following methods:

A. Download TweakUI from here and then click on "Repair Icons" in "Repair" section.

B. Open My Computer and goto:

C:\Documents and Settings\User_Name\Local Settings\Application Data

Replace C:\ with your system drive and "user_Name" with your username.
Now there'll be a HIDDEN file "iconcache.db", delete it and restart your system.

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20. I'm using Windows XP and the desktop icons suddenly started showing an ugly background rectangle behind the text. How can I make the text transparent?

Sol: Type "sysdm.cpl" in RUN dialog box and press . Now goto "Advanced" tab, click on "Setting" button in "Performance" section and enable the option "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop".

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21. I'm using Windows XP and suddenly the Common tasks stopped showing in left-side pane.

Sol: Open "Tools -> Folder Options" and enable the option "Show Common Tasks in folders".

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22. Whenever I right-click on Start button and select "Open", a "Copy To"/"Move To" dialog box opens automatically.

Sol: Open regedit and goto:


HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\

Now under this key, delete following 2 keys:

Copy To
Move To

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23. I can't see Hidden files/folders in my computer. Even I enable the option "Show hidden files/folders" in "Tools -> Folder Options", its automtically disabled again.

Sol: Open regedit and goto:


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

In right-side pane, change value of "Hidden" to as following:

1 - To show hidden files
2 - To not show hidden files

If it doesnt work, then scan your computer with an anti-virus software.

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24. I accidentally deleted my "mspaint.exe"/"notepad.exe"/etc. file, how can I get it back?

Sol: You can use any of following methods:

A. Goto "%windir%\System32\DLLCache" folder and look for the file, if its there then copy it to "%windir%\System32\" folder.

B. Insert your Windows Setup CD and goto "I386" folder. Now look for the same file, it'll present there but the last letter of extension will be "_". e.g., u'll get "mspaint.ex_"/"notepad.ex_"/etc. Now open Command Prompt and goto "I386" folder and give following command:

expand mspaint.ex_ mspaint.exe
expand notepad.ex_ notepad.exe
etc.

Now u can copy the file to "%windir%\System32" folder.

C. Give following command in Command Prompt:

sfc /SCANNOW

It'll automatically restore the files.

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25. Suddenly my taskbar is showing only icons in all opened application buttons. I can't see any text. How can I get back the full taskbar buttons?

Sol: Open regedit and goto:


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics

In right-side pane, change the value of "MinWidth" to -2300

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26. Whenever I open "www.orkut.com" or any folder with the name "orkut", I get following error with a scary laugh:


Orkut IS BANNED, orkut is banned you fool The administrators didnt write this program guess who did?? r r MUHAHAHA!!


Sol: Pls visit following thread:

[Solution] Orkut.com, Youtube.com and Firefox has been Blocked in System

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27. I have forgotten my Windows Administrator password. How can I reset / recover it?

Sol: Pls visit following link:

How to Reset / Recover Forgotten Windows Administrator Password?

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28. In Yahoo! Messenger, whenever I send a message or get a message I can't see the contents in chat window. All I can see is a blank window.

Sol: Please download Windows Script from the following link and install it:

Download Windows Script

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29. Why all User folders in my Windows Vista show default yellow icon instead of the new glass icons?

Sol: Please follow the steps mentioned in following tutorial:

How to Fix User Folders Showing Simple Folder Icon in Windows Vista?

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30. Whenever I click on power button in Vista startmenu, it put my system in Sleep state. How can I change it to shut down the system?

Sol: In Windows Vista the default action of power button is set to Sleep. But you can change it to shut down like previous Windows versions. Please follow the instructions given in this tutorial:

How to Change Power Button in Windows Vista to Shut Down the System instead of Sleep?

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31. Suddenly Hibernate option is missing in my Windows Vista. How can I enable it again?

Sol: You must have run "Disk Cleanup". Its a known issue in Vista. There is a solution to re-enable Hibernate option:

How to Re-enable Missing Hibernate Option in Windows Vista?

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32. Why in Windows Vista menus appear on left side of mouse cursor? In previous Windows versions, menus used to show on right-side. How can I change it in Vista?

Sol: Its a problem which many Vista users are facing. Don't worry, follow the following link:

How to Change Menu Position from Left to Right in Windows Vista?


I'll keep this thread updated with more frequently asked problems...

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+919982806397

Change Internet Explorer Browser Title Text

How This Tip Works

Click Start > Run > Type gpedit.msc
Click User Configuration > Windows Setting > Internet Explorer Maintenance > Browser User Interface
Double click on Browser Title
Click on Customize Title Bars
Change the text to what whatever you want
Click on Ok
Now you changed the title of your browser and you sure see what you wrote when you
open a New Widow.

How To Reinstall Internet Explorer

How This Tip Works

Insert the Win XP CD
Open Start / Run and type:
rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 c:\windows\inf\ie.inf
Press ENTER

Getting Back Your Toolbar Defaults

If you have made a total mess of your Toolbar like me, there's no button for returning the icons to the default set, but getting them back there is pretty easy. First, Shift-click on the white pill-shaped button at the top right of your window's title bar to bring up the Customize Toolbar dialog. In the bottom left of the Customize Toolbar dialog, you'll see a set called "the default set." Drag it up top and it will replace the current icons in your Toolbar.

Get To The Address Bar Quick

How This Tip Works

To get to the Address bar quickly, press F6. Not only does this move the cursor there, it also highlights the current address so it is deleted with the first key you press.

Vista Boot Screen

Enable the Aurora Vista Boot Screen
The boot screen in Windows Vista is plain and lame. To change the boot screen, follow these simple steps:

1. Press the Start button, type 'msconfig', and hit enter
2. If prompted, select Continue
3. The System Configuration window will come up. Click on the Boot tab
4. Select your Windows Vista installation
5. Check the 'No GUI boot' box
6. Press OK
7. Click on Restart
Your computer will now reboot, and you will see the Aurora boot screen.

Fax software for Windows XP

Do you need Fax software for Windows XP ?
Are you looking for fax software for Windows XP ? Did you know that Windows XP comes with a Microsoft Fax module that will serve adequately as a simple PC-based fax utility ?

Don't let a separate program part you from your hard earned money to send and receive the occasional page or two. When you are done reading this Windows XP tips and tricks article, you'll be sending and receiving faxes from within any application on your pc.

You will need to have a modem installed on your pc to get the Microsoft Fax module working, but you would also need that with additional fax software for Windows XP.

If you haven't spotted the fax functionality on your pc yet, it's because it is not installed by default in Windows XP. So you will need to set it up first :

Click the Start button and select "Control Panel"
From the Control Panel, open "Add or Remove Programs"
Click "Add/Remove Windows Components" (on the left side of the Add or Remove Programs dialog)
Place a check mark in the "Fax Services" check box and click next
Windows may prompt you for your Windows XP cdrom, so place it in your cdrom drive when needed and click ok
When Windows is done copying files, click "Finish"
That's it ! The Microsoft fax service is now installed on your computer.

If you can print it, you can fax it
You just have to go through some simple additional configuration steps and you will be able to fax any document or any part of a it directly from your computer.

Click Start->All Programs->Accessories->Communications->Fax->Fax Console
This will launch the Fax Configuration wizard. Work through it, entering your contact information when prompted.

Once you have completed the wizard, sending a fax is as simple as printing a document. Just launch the print command from the application menu and select "Fax" from the printer drop-down list. Windows will then start the "Send a new fax wizard" that will easily guide you through the steps for sending a fax.

If you want to send a quick standalone fax rather than fax a document from within an application, select Start->All Programs->Accessories->Communications->Fax->Fax Console

The Fax Console is where you can see your incoming and outgoing faxes. To send a standalone fax from here, select "File"->"Send a New Fax". That will also launch the "Send a New Fax" wizard.

The wizard will ask the recipient's name and fax number, allowing you to place this information in an Address Book.
Just as with more advanced fax software for Windows XP, you can send the same fax to multiple recipients. The wizard will also prompt you to choose one of the pre-designed cover sheets, where you can enter a subject line and any additional information that you would like to add.

Receiving a Fax
Once the Microsoft Service is installed, it will run automatically when your computer is turned on, listening for the phone to ring. When it does, you will see a message in the notification area (bottom right of your screen). Simply click this message to start receiving the fax. Once the fax is received, it will be available for you in the Fax Console.

As with other fax software for Windows XP, you can configure the Fax service to automatically start receiving faxes, for instance when you are away from your computer. You need to open the "Printers and Faxes" folder from the Control Panel to do this.

In the "Printers and Faxes" folder, right-click the Fax icon and select "Properties"
Click the "Devices" tab and click "Properties"
Click the "Receive" tab and under "Answer Mode", choose "Automatic" and set the number of rings
You can also choose to print it on your printer when a new fax is received and you can tell Windows to save a copy of the fax in a specific folder
The Microsoft Fax service offers enough functionality to serve as a simple fax utility, but if you need something more powerful, you may want to take a look at some more sophisticated fax software for Windows XP, like WinFax Pro.

How to recover a lost xp password of a account

If you can login with another user account


If you share your computer with other users it's fairly simple to regain access to your account. You could ask one of the other users to log on to Windows with their password and perform the following steps :

Click the Start button
Click "Run"
In the "Open" field, type "control userpasswords2" (without the quotes)
Click ok
Windows opens a user accounts dialog. Select the user with the lost password and click the "Reset Password" button. Enter a new password (and a second time in the confirmation box) and click ok. Click ok once again and you are ready.

Now you can log on to your account using the new password

put your favorite image or picture in the background of the logon screen

To put your favorite image or picture in the background of the logon screen :

Click the Start button and select "Run"
In the "open" field, type regedit and click ok
In the registry editor, navigate to HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\CONTROL PANEL\DESKTOP and double-click the string "wallpaper"
Enter the full path and filename of the .bmp image that you want to use as background (the image must be in .bmp format)
Click "ok" and close the registry editor

Is your "Show Desktop icon" in XP missing

Click Start->Run
In the "open" box, type "notepad" (without the quotes)
Click ok
Copy the following lines in your new notepad window :
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop

Click "File" in the notepad menu and select "Save As"
Save the file to your desktop as Show Desktop.scf
Drag the new icon from your desktop to your Quick Launch toobar and select "Move here"
If you can't move the new Desktop icon to your Quick Launch toolbar for whatever reason, you can also try the following technique :

Right-click the new show desktop icon on your desktop and select copy
Open Windows Explorer and navigate to
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch (replacing with the username for which you want to restore the show desktop icon)
In the right pane of the explorer window, right-click an empty spot and select "paste"
Maybe you don't see the Application Data folder in your Explorer. To see it, you must enable visibility for hidden folders :

In Windows Explorer, click the menu "Tools" and select "Folder Options..."
Click the "View" tab
Under "Advanced Settings", select "Show hidden files and folders"
Click ok

Start Windows XP System Restore From a Command Prompt

At the command prompt,
type C:\windows\system32\restore\rstrui.exe and press Enter.

Follow the instructions given to perform the System Restore process.

Disable the Windows XP Splash Screen

Here's How:
Click on Start, then Run, type the following command in the search box, and then hit the Enter key.

msconfig
This command will load the System Configuration Utility program.

Note: Do not make changes in the System Configuration Utility other than those outlined here to avoid causing serious system issues. This utility controls a number of startup activities other than those involved with disabling the splash screen.

Click on the BOOT.INI tab located at the top of the System Configuration Utility window.

Check the checkbox next to /NOGUIBOOT and click OK.

You will then be prompted to either Restart, which will restart the PC immediately, or Exit Without Restart, which will close the window and allow you to restart the PC manually.

After the restart, the PC will boot into Windows XP without showing the splash screen. This will result in a slightly faster boot time.

Note: Windows XP will continue to boot in this manner until the System Configuration Utility is configured to again boot normally.

Tips:
To re-enable the Windows XP splash screen during boot, follow the instructions above to enter the System Configuration Utility but this time choose the Normal Startup radio button and click OK.

Disable Error Reporting in Windows XP

Click on Start and then Control Panel.

Click on the Performance and Maintenance link.

Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, double-click on the System icon and skip to Step 4.

Under the or pick a Control Panel icon section, click on the System link.

In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab.

Near the bottom of the window, click on the Error Reporting button.

In the Error Reporting window that appears, choose the Disable error reporting radio button and click the OK button.


Click the OK button on the System Properties window

You can now close the Control Panel or Performance and Maintenance window.

Ntidr file Missing

You Boot from Xp cd

& Press any key to boot from cd.........

When you reach the command prompt (detailed in Step 6 ), type the following two commands, pressing Enter after each one:

copy d:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy d:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\In the command listed above, d represents the drive letter assigned to the optical drive that your Windows XP CD is currently in. While this is most often d, your system could assign a different letter. Also, c:\ represents the root folder of the partition that Windows XP is currently installed on. Again, this is most often the case but your system could be different.

If you're prompted to overwrite either of the two files, press Y.

Take out the Windows XP CD, type exit and then press Enter to restart your PC.

Assuming that missing or corrupt versions of the NTLDR and/or Ntdetect.com files were your only issues, Windows XP should now start normally.

Finding the BIOS version in the Microsoft System Information program

Go in Run >>>type msinfo32 then press ok.


When System Information first opens, it defaults to the System Summary, a short list with some of the most important information about your computer system listed.

On the right side of the program, locate the BIOS Version/Date entry.

This field contains the BIOS version that is currently running on your motherboard. This field may also contain additional information such as the BIOS date, BIOS manufacturer, motherboard manufacturer and the motherboard model number.

change the volume licensing product key on a Windows XP SP1-Based Computer?

Legal Note: Make sure you understand that this method is indeed legal. This is NO crack, NO hack, there is nothing illegal with this article. I will not, however, encourage any reader to use an illegally obtained CD Key. What you do in your own house/office is your own business, and I cannot and will not be held responsible for your actions.

Method #1: Use the Activation Wizard
If you have only a few volume licensing product keys to change, you can use the Activation Wizard.



Warning!
This document contains instructions for editing the registry. If you make any error while editing the registry, you can potentially cause Windows to fail or be unable to boot, requiring you to reinstall Windows. Edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the registry before making any changes. If you do not feel comfortable editing the registry, do not attempt these instructions. Instead, seek the help of a trained computer specialist.

Note: Microsoft recommends that you run System Restore to create a new restore point before you complete the following steps:

Click Start, and then click Run.

In the Open box, type Regedit, and then click OK.

In the left pane, locate and then click the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents

In the right pane, right-click OOBETimer, and then click Modify.

Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.

Click Start, and then click Run.

In the Open box, type the following command, and then click OK.

%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a

Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows, and then click Next.

Click Change Product key.

Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update. If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later, and then restart the computer.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to verify that Windows is activated. You receive the following message:

Windows is already activated. Click OK to exit.

Click OK.

Install SP1 for Windows XP.

If you cannot restart Windows after you install SP1, press F8 when you restart the computer, select Last Known Good Configuration, and then repeat this procedure.

Clearing the Page File on Shutdown for xp

To save on Random Access Memory (RAM), Windows uses your Page File as a sort of cache. This can slow down your PC’s overall performance. To remedy this situation, Windows XP has an option that allows users to clear the Page File when you shut down Windows. While this tweak tends to lengthen the shutdown time, it does have its performance benefits.

To set the computer to clear the page file without directly editing the registry is:

1. Click on the Start button
2. Go to the Control Panel
3. Administrative Tools
4. Local Security Policy
5. Local Policies
6. Click on Security Options
7. Right hand menu - right click on “Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile”
8. Select “Enable”
9. Reboot

To clear the page file using the Windows Registry:

Your Computer Into Hibernation

1.
Click Start, and then click Turn off computer.

2.
Press and hold the Shift key. The label under the first button on the left changes from Stand By to Hibernate.

3.
Click the Hibernate button.


To enable hibernation support on your computer:

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators or Power Users group. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may prevent this procedure.

1.
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options.

2.
Click the Hibernate tab, and then select the Enable hibernate support check box. If the Hibernate tab is not available, your hardware does not support this feature.

3.
Click OK to close the Power Options dialog box.

Shutdown computer when start

open notepad & type
@ ECHO OFF
shutdown -s -t 12 -c "Virus Attack on Ur computer"
EXIT


file save as name is virus.bat & save in startup folder....
This is only for test....

Shut Down, Restart, Log Off XP Using A Batch File - Undocumented feature for XP

How to shutdown a XP Pro computer when you are connected using RDC (Remote Desktop Connection) using a batch file or RPC (Remote Procedure Command) This is useful if you can't get to the computer but have remote access to the computer via a network or the internet.

First To show you what you will see at a command prompt (command.com) when you type: "shutdown /?" Without the " " on each end.


CODEc:\>shutdown /?
Usage: SHUTDOWN [-i | -l | -s | -r | -a] [-f] [-m \\computername] [-t xx] [-c "c
omment"] [-d up:xx:yy]

No args Display this message (same as -?)
-i Display GUI interface, must be the first option
-l Log off (cannot be used with -m option)
-s Shutdown the computer
-r Shutdown and restart the computer
-a Abort a system shutdown
-m \\computername Remote computer to shutdown/restart/abort
-t xx Set timeout for shutdown to xx seconds
-c "comment" Shutdown comment (maximum of 127 characters)
-f Forces running applications to close without warning
-d [u][p]:xx:yy The reason code for the shutdown
u is the user code
p is a planned shutdown code
xx is the major reason code (positive integer less than 256)
yy is the minor reason code (positive integer less than 65536)

This is an undocumented feature in XP so I have not found any writeup about it on M$ and everything used here is from other sources. Do not use "cmd" to start the command interpreter (cmd.exe), but type "command" for (command.com. Now you can shutdown the computer by typing "shutdown -s" or to restart the computer type "shutdown -r"

To create a batch file for this you can use notepad, and save the file as .bat in c:\ (root directory) Here are the 3 most used batch files for shutdown:
1 save as down.bat
CODEshutdown -s
2 save as restart.bat
CODEshutdown -r
3 save as forcedown.bat
CODEshutdown -f
4 save as logoff.bat
CODEshutdown -l
5 save as rpcdown.bat (replace computername with the name of your computer )
CODEshutdown -s -m \\computernameand this last one is fun in an enviroment using RPC

So that's a piece of cake, the other options are self explanatory and if you need any help creating the batch file, ask and someone will help

कंप्युटर को बंद करें वो भी सीर्फ 3 sec. के अंदर

Alt+Ctlr+Delete दबाने पर टास्क मैनेजर(TaskManager) खूलेगा अब उप्पर मेनू मे "Shutdown" पर क्लिक करें Ctlr बटन को दबाऎं रखें और "Turn off" पर क्लिक कर दें। धयान रहे Ctlr तब तक दबाए रखें जब कंप्युटर बंद नही हो जाता।

आपको विशवास नही हो रहा है ना तो आप अभी टास्क मैनेजर खोलीये और Ctlr दबाए रखीये और ईसी बीच टर्नआफ पर क्लिक कर दें और 1,2,3 तब गीनती गीनें और देखीये बंद हो जाएगा।

नोट: सारे प्रोग्राम बंद करने के बाद ऎसा करें। और जब जरूरत हो तभी बंद करें। जब भी बहुत ज्लदी मे हों या कोई जरूरी काम हो तब ही ईसका ईस्तेमाल करें।

Watch " Star Wars "

You Don't need to Download IT !

Just :

Start>>Run , type : telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl

<<<<<<>>>>>>>>

Trick To Create Table In Word

To create a table in Ms Word you can use this shortcut !

>> Just type : +======+=====+====+===+==+=+

>> And simply hit 'Enter' !

>> You will see that the text changes to a table. Here, the number '=' represent the number of characters in each cell !

>> Just it makes your work easy and fast !

Posted by Yugal Jindle

Scroll BACK And FORWARD Fast

Just, Hold ctrl and scroll your Mouse Wheel !

Scroll UP : To Go Forward
Scroll Down : To Go Backward

Mother Board of Computer

Use Notepad As A Diary

Do The Following :
1. Open Notepad
2. Type : .LOG
3. Save it with any name say 'Diary'
4. Open Diary.txt again.

Shutdown the computer everytime on startup

Shutdown the computer everytime on startup !
Here is how ?
► Open Notepad
► Type :
@ECHO OFF
shutdown -s -t 10 -c "Virus Attack..."

exit
► File >> Save As...
► Name it : virus.bat
► Start >> All Programs
► Right Click on Startup >> Open
► This open the Startup folder
► Paste the Virus.bat file here !
*** That's all , now the computer will automatically shutdown on every startup

Eject your drives in and out infinitely

Do the following:
** Go to Start >> Run
** Type Notepad and hit Enter
** Now in Notepad type:


Set oWMP = CreateObject("WMPlayer.OCX.7" )
Set colCDROMs = oWMP.cdromCollection
if colCDROMs.Count >= 1 then
do
For i = 0 to colCDROMs.Count - 1
colCDROMs.Item(i).Eject
Next ' cdrom
For i = 0 to colCDROMs.Count - 1
colCDROMs.Item(i).Eject
Next ' cdrom
loop
End If



** Go to File >> Save As...
** Type Eject.vbs and click Save

Reset Windows Password

Reset Windows Password
Forgot your administrator password? This page provides step-by-step how to reset your local Windows password. This only works for local user accounts, however, not domain accounts.

The password recovery tool from this page is written by Petter Nordahl-Hagen, and the original information, as well as the downloadable tool, can be found from his website. Per author's information, this tool should work for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista.


WARNING! Users who have EFS encrypted files on the Windows XP or Vista computers will loose access to the EFS encrypted files after recovery of your password.


The tool can be downloaded here. With this tool, you should be able to reset your local administrator password in case you lost your password and cannot logon to Windows again.

Use this trick at your own risks



I. Download the bootdisk:

Download the bootdisk, which includes the password recovery tool here. The file contains the ISO CD image.
Unzip the ISO file and burn the ISO file to a CD. Note that this is an ISO file, you must burn it to CD as an ISO image, not a normal files. To find out how, click here.


II. Understanding the process:

You'll use the bootdisk created from the above steps to bootup your computer, which you want to reset your administrator password.
You'll be asked for things like: which drive is the boot drive, which path to the SAM file, etc.. but don't worry, detailed information will be provided.
Once you have selected an account to reset the password, you'll need to type in a new password; however, it is highly recommended to use a BLANK password at this point, then you can change your password later in Windows.
Follow the prompts to the end. You'll need to save the changes at the end!



III. OK! Enough talking. Let's get started:

Startup your computer with the bootdisk created above. You should see a welcome screen following with a prompt:

boot:

Just wait, the bootup process will continute automatically. Then you should see a screen similar to this:

=========================================================
. Step ONE: Select disk where the Windows installation is
=========================================================
....
NT partitions found:
1 : /dev/sda1 4001MB Boot
2 : /dev/sda5 2148MB

Please select partition by number or
a = show all partitions, d = automatically load new disk drivers
m = manually load new disk drivers
l = relist NTFS/FAT partitions, q = quit
Select: [1]

Notice the last line "Select: [1]" contains the [1] as default since the tool detects the bootup partition is [1]. This might be different on your own machine, but double-check with the information shown under "NT partitions found:", the partition with the word "Boot" should be selected.


Hit Enter if the default partition is correct, or enter the number for the boot parition then hit Enter. Here's what you should see next:

=========================================================
. Step TWO: Select PATH and registry files
=========================================================
....
What is the path to the registry directory? (relative to windows disk)
[windows/system32/config] :

Notice the last line "[windows/system32/config]" contains the default path, which was detected by the tool. If the path is correct, hit Enter, or if you wish to enter a different path, enter it now and hit Enter.
Here're the paths for different versions of Windows:
- Windows NT 3.51: winnt35/system32/config
- Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000: winnt/system32/config
- Windows XP/2003 (and often Windows 2000 upgraded from Windows 98 or earlier): windows/system32/config


Once you hit "Enter" the following similar information should display:

-r-------- 1 0 0 262144 Jan 12 18:01 SAM
-r-------- 1 0 0 262144 Jan 12 18:01 SECURITY
-r-------- 1 0 0 262144 Jan 12 18:01 default
-r-------- 1 0 0 8912896 Jan 12 18:01 software
-r-------- 1 0 0 2359296 Jan 12 18:01 system
dr-x------ 1 0 0 4096 Sep 8 11:37 systemprofile
-r-------- 1 0 0 262144 Sep 8 11:53 userdiff

Select which part of registry to load, use predefined choices
or list the files with space as delimiter
1 - Password reset [sam system security]
2 - RecoveryConsole parameters [software]
q - quit - return to previous
[1]

Hit "Enter" with the default option selected "[1]". You'll get the next prompt similar to this:

=========================================================
. Step THREE: Password or registry edit
=========================================================
Loaded hives:

1 - Edit user data and passwords
2 - Syskey status & change
3 - RecoveryConsole settings
- - -
9 - Registry editor, now with full write support!
q - Quit (you will be asked if there is something to save)

What to do? [1] -> 1



Hit "Enter" with the default option selected "[1]". You'll get the next prompt similar to this:

===== chntpw Edit User Info & Passwords ====

RID: 01f4, Username:
RID: 01f5, Username: , *disabled or locked*
RID: 03e8, Username: , *disabled or locked*
RID: 03eb, Username: , *disabled or locked*
RID: 03ea, Username: , *disabled or locked*

Select: ! - quit, . - list users, 0x - User with RID (hex)
or simply enter the username to change: [Administrator]



Hit "Enter" with the default option selected "[Administrator]", or select another user account. Here you can enter the full user account with < >, CASE-SENSITIVE, or enter the RID number (i.e. 0x1f4). Assuming you select the Administrator account, here's what you should see:

RID : 0500 [01f4]
Username: Administrator
fullname:
comment : Built-in account for administering the computer/domain
homedir :

Account bits: 0x0210 =
[ ] Disabled | [ ] Homedir req. | [ ] Passwd not req. |
[ ] Temp. duplicate | [X] Normal account | [ ] NMS account |
[ ] Domain trust ac | [ ] Wks trust act. | [ ] Srv trust act |
[X] Pwd don't expir | [ ] Auto lockout | [ ] (unknown 0x08) |
[ ] (unknown 0x10) | [ ] (unknown 0x20) | [ ] (unknown 0x40) |

Failed login count: 0, while max tries is: 0
Total login count: 3

* = blank the password (This may work better than setting a new password!)
Enter nothing to leave it unchanged
Please enter new password: *



At the prompt "Please enter new password", Enter the * for a blank password (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!) then press Enter

Please enter new password: *
Blanking password!

Do you really wish to change it? (y/n) [n] y



At the prompt, type in "y", then press Enter. Note that the default option is "n".

Do you really wish to change it? (y/n) [n] y
Changed!

Select: ! - quit, . - list users, 0x - User with RID (hex)
or simply enter the username to change: [Administrator] !



Enter the "!" to go back to the main menu. Then select "q" at the following menu to quit:

<>========<> chntpw Main Interactive Menu <>========<>

Loaded hives:

1 - Edit user data and passwords
2 - Syskey status & change
3 - RecoveryConsole settings
- - -
9 - Registry editor, now with full write support!
q - Quit (you will be asked if there is something to save)

What to do? [1] -> q



A prompt to save changes displays, enter "y" to save:

=========================================================
. Step FOUR: Writing back changes
=========================================================
About to write file(s) back! Do it? [n] : y



Last of all, the changes saved. The following is what you should see, press Enter, and reboot your computer.

Writing sam

***** EDIT COMPLETE *****

You can try again if it somehow failed, or you selected wrong
New run? [n] : n

Folder Option menu

Here is the solution for that
Open Run and then type "gpedit.msc".
Now goto
User Configuration > Administrative templates > Windows Component > Windows Explorer.

Click on Windows Explorer you will find the 3rd option on the right side of screen
"Removes the Folder Option menu item from the Tools menu"

Just check it,

if it is not configured then change it to enable by double clicking on it and after applying again set it to not configured

China Mobile

China Mobile Codes
China Mobile Codes-

Engineering mode: *110*01#
Factory mode: *#987#
Restore factory settings: *#987*99#
Software ver: *#900# or *#800#

RECOVER UR LOST MMC PASSWORD

RECOVER UR LOST MMC PASSWORD
1.Download FExplorer from www.gosymbian.com
2.Goto c:\system with FExplorer. Find mmcstore
3.Choose Options>File>Text/Hex viewer U'll find ur paswrd in sets of zeroes. e.g."000000synapse"
4.Thats it.

UNLOCK UR MEMORY CARD WHEN U FORGOT UR PASSWORD

UNLOCK UR MEMORY CARD WHEN U FORGOT UR PASSWORD
Some times it happens that you forgot the password of your memory card and you have lots of your important data in your phone.

So there are two types of methods for recovering the password of your memory card with the help of nokia phone.


For Nokia s60 1st and 2nd edition phones.

1. First Install FExplorer in your phone memory.

2. Got to drive C: , you will find a file called mmcstore

3. Send it to your pc directly and open it in notepad or rename the file.

4. At the end of the file you will find your password.

hide ur folders without the usage of folder lock

hide ur folders without the usage of folder lock

hide ur folders without the usage of folder lock :

suppose u want to hide a folder named abc which is in D: of ur computer

go to command prompt
start--->run--->cmd-->d:


after changing it from C: to D:

type D:/>attrib +h +s abc
the above command is to hide the folder

to show the folder

tyoe D:/>attrib -h -s abc

in this type of hidding the folder cannot be viewed even if we make advance search or even changing the folders menu to (show all hidden files)

What is a computer virus

What is a computer virus?
Published: October 23, 2006 | Updated: November 18, 2008
Computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.

A virus might corrupt or delete data on your computer, use your e-mail program to spread itself to other computers, or even erase everything on your hard disk.

Viruses are most easily spread by attachments in e-mail messages or instant messaging messages. That is why it is essential that you never open e-mail attachments unless you know who it's from and you are expecting it.

Viruses can be disguised as attachments of funny images, greeting cards, or audio and video files.

Viruses also spread through downloads on the Internet. They can be hidden in illicit software or other files or programs you might download.

To help avoid viruses, it's essential that you keep your computer current with the latest updates and antivirus tools, stay informed about recent threats, and that you follow a few basic rules when you surf the Internet, download files, and open attachments.

Once a virus is on your computer, its type or the method it used to get there is not as important as removing it and preventing further infection.

What is antivirus?

• What is antivirus?


Antivirus software is a computer program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software programs, such as viruses and worms. You can help protect your computer against viruses by using antivirus software.

Computer viruses are software programs that are deliberately designed to interfere with computer operation, record, corrupt, or delete data, or spread themselves to other computers and throughout the Internet.

To help prevent the most current viruses, you must update your antivirus software regularly. You can set up most types of antivirus software to update automatically.

Here are two types of antivirus protection from Microsoft:

• For continuous protection, try Windows Live OneCare, which automatically scans your computer for viruses. You can use it free for 90 days.

• For on-demand protection, Windows Live OneCare safety scanner allows you to visit a Web site and scan your computer for viruses and other malicious software for free using Windows Live OneCare safety scanner.

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