I do not take any responsibility of anything happening wrong to ur system.
make backup of you regestry before manupulating it
TURN ON UR PC IN JUST 10 SECONDS(may vary)
so u wanna know how to turn the pc on in 10 seconds (may vary) heres what u have to do to turn ur pc on in 10 seconds
Click on the start button then -->>go to run
then type Regedit
press enter
this will open Registery Editor
now look for the key
HKEY_LOACAL_MECHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex
now there find the Key Called
"Startup Delay"
Double Click On It
Now where its Base
Click Decimal
Now its Default Value Is 4800000 (75300:hexadecimal)
Change The Value To 40000
here u go u have done it
now close the Registery Editor and Restart Your Computer
You'll See The Result
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Shutdown your System Within 3 Secs
Hi friends..
Look out for a new and safe method to shut down your pc in just 3 SECONDS......
All you need to do is open task manager ( ctrl+alt+del ) in that u'll see a option of shutdown in the upper right corner,press this option.now press and hold ctrl key and then select turn off option from the shut down menu.you shud have hold the ctrl key in order to perform the desired task.
in 3-4 seconds your system will safely turn off.
Look out for a new and safe method to shut down your pc in just 3 SECONDS......
All you need to do is open task manager ( ctrl+alt+del ) in that u'll see a option of shutdown in the upper right corner,press this option.now press and hold ctrl key and then select turn off option from the shut down menu.you shud have hold the ctrl key in order to perform the desired task.
in 3-4 seconds your system will safely turn off.
Change the Icons of Removable Drives
Hi Friends,
Here Imcomin' wid a new idea...
If you are keen to change the look of your every part of your computer than this is the article for you !
This very simple but still many of us are not aware of this thing!
Now lets come to the point:
Here is the very common and very simple trick to change the icon of your removable drive.
To change the icon just follow the given steps as under:
1] first select your icon file or download it from the net. If you are creating your own file than remember that it should be 34*34 pixels. Otherwise look will be clumsy.
2] now open notepad or other text editing software and type the following,
[AutoRun]
label=My USB Drive
ICON=myusbdrive.ico
3] now save this by clocking save as and with a name AUTORUN.inf .
4] now put this notepad file and .ico file in the same root of the removable drive but not in the folder.
5] that’s it.
6] now eject the removable drive and reinsert it and see the difference in the look and label!
Note:
Note that your icon file should be same as you have written in notepad entry and both the file(i.e autorun.inf and myusbdriveicon.ico) must be in the same directory of removable drive!
Here Imcomin' wid a new idea...
If you are keen to change the look of your every part of your computer than this is the article for you !
This very simple but still many of us are not aware of this thing!
Now lets come to the point:
Here is the very common and very simple trick to change the icon of your removable drive.
To change the icon just follow the given steps as under:
1] first select your icon file or download it from the net. If you are creating your own file than remember that it should be 34*34 pixels. Otherwise look will be clumsy.
2] now open notepad or other text editing software and type the following,
[AutoRun]
label=My USB Drive
ICON=myusbdrive.ico
3] now save this by clocking save as and with a name AUTORUN.inf .
4] now put this notepad file and .ico file in the same root of the removable drive but not in the folder.
5] that’s it.
6] now eject the removable drive and reinsert it and see the difference in the look and label!
Note:
Note that your icon file should be same as you have written in notepad entry and both the file(i.e autorun.inf and myusbdriveicon.ico) must be in the same directory of removable drive!
Add any Application to right click of My Computer
NOTE:
As it is related to Windows registry it can be dangerous
so,Try This at your own risk
To write your name on right click application:
Follow these steps.
1.Copy/Paste the following code in Notepad And then Save it as .reg
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Your Name Or Name of the Application"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
2.Now edit it and then Type your name In
Eg:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Hi5Wi5
3. If u want to get any application, once you click Your name or name of application
Then , Type the location Of the application Which u want to open In:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
For eg: C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\messenger.exe
Thats It finally save it And then Run it .
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To add Application Shutdown
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Shutdown]\command]
@="shutdown -s -f -t 5"
To add Application Add/Remove
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Add/Remove\command]
@="control appwiz.cpl"
To add Application Control Panel
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Control Panel\command]
@="rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"
To add Application Reboot
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Reboot]\command]
@="shutdown -r -f -t 5"
As it is related to Windows registry it can be dangerous
so,Try This at your own risk
To write your name on right click application:
Follow these steps.
1.Copy/Paste the following code in Notepad And then Save it as .reg
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Your Name Or Name of the Application"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
2.Now edit it and then Type your name In
Eg:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Hi5Wi5
3. If u want to get any application, once you click Your name or name of application
Then , Type the location Of the application Which u want to open In:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
For eg: C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\messenger.exe
Thats It finally save it And then Run it .
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To add Application Shutdown
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Shutdown]\command]
@="shutdown -s -f -t 5"
To add Application Add/Remove
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Add/Remove\command]
@="control appwiz.cpl"
To add Application Control Panel
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Control Panel\command]
@="rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"
To add Application Reboot
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Reboot]\command]
@="shutdown -r -f -t 5"
All must Know this(using ctrl+c)
Hai friends,
Please be very careful when you press Ctrl + C
Ctrl+C we use it every day . But it's
not a very
safe thing to do.
why.
What happens when you press Ctrl+C while you are
Online... We do
copy various data by Ctrl + C for copying & pasting elsewhere.
This copied data is stored in clipboard and is
accessible from
the net by
a combination of Javascripts and ASP.
if u dont believe me
Just try this:
1) Copy any text by Ctrl + C
2) Click the Link:
http://www.sourcecodesworld.com/special/clipboard.asp
3) You will see the text you copied was accessed by
this web
page.
so Do not keep sensitive data (like passwords, credit
card numbers,
PIN etc.)
in the clipboard while surfing the web. It is
extremely easy to
extract
the text stored in the clipboard to steal your
sensitive
information.
You can stop hacking of clipboard content by doing:
Go to internet options of explorer -_ tools menu ->
Internet
option -> Security Custom level
In settings - Select disable under allow past
operations via
script.
Please be very careful when you press Ctrl + C
Ctrl+C we use it every day . But it's
not a very
safe thing to do.
why.
What happens when you press Ctrl+C while you are
Online... We do
copy various data by Ctrl + C for copying & pasting elsewhere.
This copied data is stored in clipboard and is
accessible from
the net by
a combination of Javascripts and ASP.
if u dont believe me
Just try this:
1) Copy any text by Ctrl + C
2) Click the Link:
http://www.sourcecodesworld.com/special/clipboard.asp
3) You will see the text you copied was accessed by
this web
page.
so Do not keep sensitive data (like passwords, credit
card numbers,
PIN etc.)
in the clipboard while surfing the web. It is
extremely easy to
extract
the text stored in the clipboard to steal your
sensitive
information.
You can stop hacking of clipboard content by doing:
Go to internet options of explorer -_ tools menu ->
Internet
option -> Security Custom level
In settings - Select disable under allow past
operations via
script.
Trick Hide Folder without using any software
Suppose u want to hide a folder named "sanu" 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 sanu
the above command is to hide the folder
to show the folder
tyoe D:/>attrib -h -s sanu
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)
Hide Your Files Without Knowing to others ok...?
go to command prompt
start--->run--->cmd-->d:
after changing it from C: to D:
type D:/>attrib +h +s sanu
the above command is to hide the folder
to show the folder
tyoe D:/>attrib -h -s sanu
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)
Hide Your Files Without Knowing to others ok...?
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Nameless folder
Creat a new folder, and when asked to type in the name. Leave it blank.. as you can see it wont let you. However if you press 'alt 255' the folder will appear to not have a name
Scan and repair with OS disc
It simply replaces needed operating system files.(missing Dlls, etc.) It takes several minutes to accomplish its work, however. Perhaps as long as twenty minutes.
1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.
3. Type SFC /scannow in the run command slot. (Note: there is a space after SFC and that's a FORWARD slash in the middle, there.)
4. Press OK button below on run command menu box..
It will ask for your operating system disc/CD. Put it in your CD-ROM, and let it work.
This tweak appears harmless, and unlike some other tweaks, doesn't seem likely to challenge your system. It may help you when doing a spaced sequence of those things one does in order to 'cover your bases,' like chkdsk, ipconfig /flushdns, disk defragmenter, Disk properties file check with recovery of bad sectors, Comchec, DISKPERF -N, unchecking unneeded services in msconfig Start tab, etc.
This tip may not substitute for a full system repair, reinstall, update, or upgrade, however.
1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.
3. Type SFC /scannow in the run command slot. (Note: there is a space after SFC and that's a FORWARD slash in the middle, there.)
4. Press OK button below on run command menu box..
It will ask for your operating system disc/CD. Put it in your CD-ROM, and let it work.
This tweak appears harmless, and unlike some other tweaks, doesn't seem likely to challenge your system. It may help you when doing a spaced sequence of those things one does in order to 'cover your bases,' like chkdsk, ipconfig /flushdns, disk defragmenter, Disk properties file check with recovery of bad sectors, Comchec, DISKPERF -N, unchecking unneeded services in msconfig Start tab, etc.
This tip may not substitute for a full system repair, reinstall, update, or upgrade, however.
Rename a group of files or folders
Open the explorer folder that contains the files and do the following:
(be careful not to include any critical windows system files or folders when applying this technique. back up with system restore first if you're not sure. also, it only makes sense to apply it to files of the same type.)
1. Highlight the files and/or folders to be renamed (remember to hold down the CTRL key to select non-adjacent files); or hold CTRL-A to select all the files and folders in a given folder
2. Let the mouse hover over the file that you wish to be the first in the series
3. Hit the F2 key or Right-click and select "Rename"
4. Type in the new name for the batch of files you've selected (don't forget to type in the extension if needed, for example .mp3 or .jpg)
5. Hit the Enter key to change the names. The files will remain highlighted and should have sequential names like "rename (1).txt" and "rename (2).txt". If you're not satisfied, simply hit F2 or select "rename" again and do it over.
(be careful not to include any critical windows system files or folders when applying this technique. back up with system restore first if you're not sure. also, it only makes sense to apply it to files of the same type.)
1. Highlight the files and/or folders to be renamed (remember to hold down the CTRL key to select non-adjacent files); or hold CTRL-A to select all the files and folders in a given folder
2. Let the mouse hover over the file that you wish to be the first in the series
3. Hit the F2 key or Right-click and select "Rename"
4. Type in the new name for the batch of files you've selected (don't forget to type in the extension if needed, for example .mp3 or .jpg)
5. Hit the Enter key to change the names. The files will remain highlighted and should have sequential names like "rename (1).txt" and "rename (2).txt". If you're not satisfied, simply hit F2 or select "rename" again and do it over.
Faster browsing on the Internet or your Network
Faster browsing on the Internet or your Network
1. Find out which ip you would like to have a name for. It could be a website, a place on your network or anything else that got an ip-number. The localhost uses the ip 127.0.0.1. To find out a website's ip just type "ping www.website.com" (without the "")in the command prompt (start>run>cmd.exe).
2. Browse to WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc. Open the file called hosts in notepad.
3. Below "127.0.0.1 localhost" type the ip followed by a name. Read in the file itself for more information.
4. If you for example type 216.239.51.99 search (the ip belongs to www.google.com) and saves the file, you will end up on google's site if you type search in the adress bar in your Internet Browser.
1. Find out which ip you would like to have a name for. It could be a website, a place on your network or anything else that got an ip-number. The localhost uses the ip 127.0.0.1. To find out a website's ip just type "ping www.website.com" (without the "")in the command prompt (start>run>cmd.exe).
2. Browse to WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc. Open the file called hosts in notepad.
3. Below "127.0.0.1 localhost" type the ip followed by a name. Read in the file itself for more information.
4. If you for example type 216.239.51.99 search (the ip belongs to www.google.com) and saves the file, you will end up on google's site if you type search in the adress bar in your Internet Browser.
Add a Website link to Start menu
To Install : Copy the code below to notepad and save it as link.reg then just right click on it and choose "merge".
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}]
@="TweakXP.com"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon]
@="%SystemRoot%\\system32\\shell32.dll,-47"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"CLSID"="{13709620-C279-11CE-A49E-444553540000}"
"method"="ShellExecute"
"Command"="WindowsXPAtoZ"
"Param1"="http://www.WindowsXPAtoZ.com"
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To uninstall : Copy the code below to notepad and save as rem.reg and right click and choose merge.
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}]
@=""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon]
@=""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"CLSID"="{13709620-C279-11CE-A49E-444553540000}"
"method"="ShellExecute"
"command"=""
"Param1"=""
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}]
@="TweakXP.com"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon]
@="%SystemRoot%\\system32\\shell32.dll,-47"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"CLSID"="{13709620-C279-11CE-A49E-444553540000}"
"method"="ShellExecute"
"Command"="WindowsXPAtoZ"
"Param1"="http://www.WindowsXPAtoZ.com"
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To uninstall : Copy the code below to notepad and save as rem.reg and right click and choose merge.
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}]
@=""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\DefaultIcon]
@=""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2559a1f6-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"CLSID"="{13709620-C279-11CE-A49E-444553540000}"
"method"="ShellExecute"
"command"=""
"Param1"=""
Quick launch to any application at run command
Go to your application/program command you want create. Example the Outlook Express. Usually you can type "msimn" and your Outlook Express will open. You can make it as "OE" only.
Create a shortcut of the executable program also in the same location.
Now, cut that shortcut that you created and paste it to your system folder WINDOWS. For Windows 98/ME, you should paste them in SYSTEM 32 folder.
Rename them what ever ID you want. Example given is "OE"
By typing OE in the run command, your Outlook express will launch as it normally does.
The good, if you remember all commands you created, you don't need going to start menu or desktop icons to launch any programs.
Create a shortcut of the executable program also in the same location.
Now, cut that shortcut that you created and paste it to your system folder WINDOWS. For Windows 98/ME, you should paste them in SYSTEM 32 folder.
Rename them what ever ID you want. Example given is "OE"
By typing OE in the run command, your Outlook express will launch as it normally does.
The good, if you remember all commands you created, you don't need going to start menu or desktop icons to launch any programs.
Access Stored User Names and Passwords with rundll32.exe
The Stored User Names and Passwords applet lets you assign user names and passwords to use when needing to authenticate yourself to services in domains other than the one you are currently logged into. The normal way of running this applet can be difficult to find quickly, so here is a way to launch it using a desktop shortcut using the rundll32.exe program:
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Click on START - RUN and type the following (follwed by ENTER):
rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
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Click on START - RUN and type the following (follwed by ENTER):
rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
Must Do Security Settings
Start > Run > Type – services.msc
Security Settings
1. Messenger – Home/Pro = Disable
Have you ever been surfing the net and all of the sudden you get a pop-up with a “Messenger Service” listing in the title bar? If so, disable this service.
2. NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing – Home/Pro = Disable
This creates the ability for someone to remotely access your computer through NetMeeting. This is not good! If you don’t use NetMeeting or not that often, disable this service.
3. Protected Storage – Home/Pro = Disable
This service will store your passwords as well as enable the auto-complete function within Internet Explorer (auto-complete is where you type – for e.g. – tweakxp and then hit Ctrl + Enter to allow IE to fill in the WWW and .Com for you).
4. Remote Desktop Help Session Manager – Home/Pro = Disable
This service provides support for Remote Assistance sessions. Again, if this service is not something you use or use rarely, disable until required.
5. Remote Registry Service – Pro = Disable
If you don’t require the assistance of someone to remotely have access to editing your registry settings, then disable this service. Your systems registry isn’t something you want to surrender easily to a remote computer.
6. Routing and Remote Access – Home/Pro = Disable
This service enables remote computers dial-in routing to your computer. That surely doesn’t sound like something I would want set to “automatic”.
7. Security Accounts Manager – Home/Pro = Disable
This service works just as Protected Storage collecting secure user information. For XP Pro users, you will not be able to run the Group Policy Editor with this service disabled (the Group Policy Editor is unavailable for XP Home users).
As with anything that may be questionable, create a system restore or backup your system with an image utility such as DriveImage 2002. As a precautionary measure, you may as well, take note of the default state of the service before you adjust it. It wouldn’t take up too much storage place for a simple Note Pad file holding the defaults for 7 services.
Security Settings
1. Messenger – Home/Pro = Disable
Have you ever been surfing the net and all of the sudden you get a pop-up with a “Messenger Service” listing in the title bar? If so, disable this service.
2. NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing – Home/Pro = Disable
This creates the ability for someone to remotely access your computer through NetMeeting. This is not good! If you don’t use NetMeeting or not that often, disable this service.
3. Protected Storage – Home/Pro = Disable
This service will store your passwords as well as enable the auto-complete function within Internet Explorer (auto-complete is where you type – for e.g. – tweakxp and then hit Ctrl + Enter to allow IE to fill in the WWW and .Com for you).
4. Remote Desktop Help Session Manager – Home/Pro = Disable
This service provides support for Remote Assistance sessions. Again, if this service is not something you use or use rarely, disable until required.
5. Remote Registry Service – Pro = Disable
If you don’t require the assistance of someone to remotely have access to editing your registry settings, then disable this service. Your systems registry isn’t something you want to surrender easily to a remote computer.
6. Routing and Remote Access – Home/Pro = Disable
This service enables remote computers dial-in routing to your computer. That surely doesn’t sound like something I would want set to “automatic”.
7. Security Accounts Manager – Home/Pro = Disable
This service works just as Protected Storage collecting secure user information. For XP Pro users, you will not be able to run the Group Policy Editor with this service disabled (the Group Policy Editor is unavailable for XP Home users).
As with anything that may be questionable, create a system restore or backup your system with an image utility such as DriveImage 2002. As a precautionary measure, you may as well, take note of the default state of the service before you adjust it. It wouldn’t take up too much storage place for a simple Note Pad file holding the defaults for 7 services.
Locking Computer in XP
To lock a computer in XP, as you probably know, you press "L" while holding down "Windows Logo" key on your keyboard. However, if you would like to lock a computer remotely, for example via "Remote Administrator", you don't have this ability. What you can do instead, is to create a shortcut on remote computer's desktop where
Target %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
Start In %windir%
Target %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
Start In %windir%
No recent documents history
Go to Start - Run...
and then type "gpedit.msc" and enter
now go to User Configuration - Administarative Templates - Start Menu and Taskbar
now double click "Do not keep history of recently opened documents" and click on "Enabled" thenk ok and there you have it
and then type "gpedit.msc" and enter
now go to User Configuration - Administarative Templates - Start Menu and Taskbar
now double click "Do not keep history of recently opened documents" and click on "Enabled" thenk ok and there you have it
The wonders of Syskey
With the help of this tip, you will need to insert a special floppy disk that you make in order to log on. If you loose the disk, you are locked out.
Click on start run and then type in SYSKEY, hit return
On the first window that opens you shall need to click on UPDATE.
On the next window ensure the System generated password is selected. (this is what I reccomend)
Also ensure the Store startup Key on a floppy drive is selected click on OKAY (Yes, make sure there is a blank disk in the floppy drive.) follow the prompts closing out of the windows and restart.
Remove the disk and restart.
What does this do? An xtra layer of security. When you reboot your XP system, you will be asked for this diskette prior to accessing you login screen. If you do not have the Disk to bad for you and the flamers that are may be trying to hack your system.
Click on start run and then type in SYSKEY, hit return
On the first window that opens you shall need to click on UPDATE.
On the next window ensure the System generated password is selected. (this is what I reccomend)
Also ensure the Store startup Key on a floppy drive is selected click on OKAY (Yes, make sure there is a blank disk in the floppy drive.) follow the prompts closing out of the windows and restart.
Remove the disk and restart.
What does this do? An xtra layer of security. When you reboot your XP system, you will be asked for this diskette prior to accessing you login screen. If you do not have the Disk to bad for you and the flamers that are may be trying to hack your system.
Changing ANY user password without having to know the existing password
It enables the user to re-password any account without having to know the existing password and also shows you every account that exists on the machine (even the ones that are hidden). This is a good tool to use if you forgot a password to say your administrator account and you needed to be logged into the admin account for any reason.
To view all of the user accounts:
1) While logged onto the computer, click on Start>Run>and type in CMD.
2) From the command prompt window, type in net users. This will show you every account that is made onto the computer whether it is hidden or not.
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To change an account password:
1) While logged onto the computer to an account that has administrative rights, click on Start>Run>and type in CMD.
2) Type in net user then the name of the account then * and press enter. heres an example: net user administrator * or net user "Joe Smith" * . Put the name in quotes if it contains spaces.
3) From there it should ask for a new password. Type in your new password (type very carefully - the command window won't display what you type) and once more to confirm it. If you get the message that the command succeeded successfully you're all set!!
To view all of the user accounts:
1) While logged onto the computer, click on Start>Run>and type in CMD.
2) From the command prompt window, type in net users. This will show you every account that is made onto the computer whether it is hidden or not.
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To change an account password:
1) While logged onto the computer to an account that has administrative rights, click on Start>Run>and type in CMD.
2) Type in net user then the name of the account then * and press enter. heres an example: net user administrator * or net user "Joe Smith" * . Put the name in quotes if it contains spaces.
3) From there it should ask for a new password. Type in your new password (type very carefully - the command window won't display what you type) and once more to confirm it. If you get the message that the command succeeded successfully you're all set!!
Manually crash Windows XP
Windows-XP has a "feature" (???) with which it is possible to manually crash a system by simply holding the right CTRL key and pressing the "Scroll Lock" key twice. This feature can be turned on by the following steps:
1. Start regedit. (If you are unfamiliar with regedit, please refer to this FAQ)
2. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt\Parameters
3. Create a new DWORD value and name it CrashOnCtrlScroll
4. Right-click on this newly created value and click on Modify
5. Enter 1 in the Value data field and click on OK.
6. Close regedit and reboot your system.
7. Now you can blue screen (crash) your system by holding the right CTRL key and pressing "Scroll Lock" twice.
Note:
Your system may reboot or show a blue screen whenever this crash is initiated. If your system reboots after initiating the crash, and you want to see the blue screen, follow these steps:
1. Go to Control Panel > System
2. Click on the Advanced tab
3. Under Startup and Recovery, click the Settings button.
4. Under System failure, uncheck the option Automatically restart.
Happy crashing...
1. Start regedit. (If you are unfamiliar with regedit, please refer to this FAQ)
2. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt\Parameters
3. Create a new DWORD value and name it CrashOnCtrlScroll
4. Right-click on this newly created value and click on Modify
5. Enter 1 in the Value data field and click on OK.
6. Close regedit and reboot your system.
7. Now you can blue screen (crash) your system by holding the right CTRL key and pressing "Scroll Lock" twice.
Note:
Your system may reboot or show a blue screen whenever this crash is initiated. If your system reboots after initiating the crash, and you want to see the blue screen, follow these steps:
1. Go to Control Panel > System
2. Click on the Advanced tab
3. Under Startup and Recovery, click the Settings button.
4. Under System failure, uncheck the option Automatically restart.
Happy crashing...
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