1. XP, VISTA , 7WINDOWSSome tips and tricksMd. Kabir
Hossain18-Dec-09
2. 2 About Deep Freeze 5Deep Freeze is very useful Software in
my look. If you want that your PC is completely freefrom Virus,
Spyware, Malware & other suspicious programs that can harm to
your PC you candepend on this software confidently.How to install
it:Run the Software. Then click on install. Next your PC will be
restarted.How to uninstall it:Pressing Shift+Ctrl double click on
the Deep Freeze icon which is visible at the right side onthe Task
bar. Next your PC will be restarted. Now Run the Software again and
click onuninstall button.***If demand password press Enter.*** Hide
a folderCreate a New Folder on Desktop. Rename it 0160 with
pressure on Alt key. Then you will seethis Folder name is not
visible. Now Right click on this Folder & selectProperties
>Customize > Change icon > Blank item (select) > Apply
> ok.To see this Folder Click on Ctrl+A Speed the
RAM**Start-Run-gpedit.msc(Type)-Ok-Local Computer policy-Computer
configuration-Windowssettings-Security settings-Local
policies-Shutdown:Clear virtual memory
pagefile-Enabled**Start-Run-Tree (type)-Ok Totally turn off USB
PortHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM Current Control Set Services USB Stor
StartREG_DWORD (3~4) How to write protect your pen
drive?Startrunregedit(type)okHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM Current
Control SetControlOn right panel just right
clickNew/KeyStorageDevicePolicies(type)again Onright panel just
right clickNew/DWORD Valuewriteprotect(type)click
onwriteprotect(1~0) How to remove virus from pendriveAt first
turnoff your Autoplay function.Open the Command Prompt by typing
cmd in the runbox. In the command prompt type the drive letter: and
press enter . Now type dir /w/a andpress enter.This will display a
list of the files in the pen drive. Check whether the following
files are thereor notAutorun.infRavmon.exeNew
Folder.exesvchost.exeHeap41aor any other exe file which may be
suspicious.If any of the above files are there, then probably the
USB drive is infected. In commandprompt type attrib -r -a -s -h *.*
and press enter. This will remove the Read Only, Archive,
3. 3System and hidden file attribute from all the files. Now
just delete the files using thecommand del filename. example del
Ravmon.exe. Delete all the files that are suspicious. Tobe on a
safer side, just scan the USB drive with an anti virus program to
check whether it isfree of virus or not. Now remove the drive and
plug it again. In most of the cases, the realculprit turns out to
be the Autorun.inf file which mostly gets executed when someone
clicksOk in the dialog window which appears above. Thus the
infections can spread How to access as an administratorOn the
Welcome screen press Ctrl+Alt+Del. In the user name box, type
Administrator If youdo not know your password leave the password
box blank. Then click OK. Repair Windows explorerThat may be
because of Virus infection. Try thisGo to Run >gpedit.mscUser
Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components
> WindowsExplorerEnable and then Disable Removes Folder Options
menu from Tools menuClose all windows explorer windows and then
open again.. Hopefully it will come back Repair cmdIf the command
prompt refuse to open this means that the virus put an entry key to
registryto block the command prompt to open. HKCU
orHKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem >
DisableCMD if Imright. And this means your PC is infected. If you
cannot open command prompt you cannotopen regedit and Task Manager
either. The best you can do is to boot up your PC in safemode or
use ERD commander Boot CD to freeze up windows and delete those
virus fromyour computer and USB Stick.What anti-virus did you use?
I use Kaspersky Internet Security Monthly Key activated,USvIrus
Scan 1.7.2 for auto full scan USB stick when inserted and USB
Threat Defender toscan autorun.inf from USB stick What is
CTFMON.EXEIf you have opened the Windows Task Manager or used
Hijackthis to track down a problem,you have probably run across a
file called CTFMON.EXE. Disabling it from MSCONFIG doesntmake it go
away and it definitely feels like a virus, so what exactly this
file is?It turns out that CTFMON.EXE is a file that is installed
with Office XP applications. It activatesthe Alternative User Input
Text Input Processor and the Language Bar. The programmonitors the
active windows and provides text input service support for speech
recognition,handwriting recognition, keyboard, translation, and
other alternative user input technologies. It also starts the
language bar that appears next to the system tray (shown below).A
Hijackthis log will show CTFMON in this wayO4 - HKCU..Run:
[ctfmon.exe] C:WINDOWSsystem32ctfmon.exeHow to Disable the Language
Bar and Remove CTFMON.EXEFollow the directions below to disable the
Advanced Text Services to remove the LanguageBar1) Open the Control
Panel2) Double-click on Regional and Language Options (if you are
in Classic View)
4. 4or Double-click on Date, Time, Language, and Regional
Options in Category View3) Click on the Languages tab, then click
on Details5) Click on the Advanced Tab6) Finally, place a checkmark
in the box "Turn off advanced text services" and Click OkThe
language bar next to the System Tray should disappear, and
CTFMON.EXE will unloadfrom memory.If you wish to bring back the
language bar, simply follow the procedure above and UNCHECKthe box
to turn off advanced text services.Microsoft has more information
and a Frequently Asked Questions document aboutCTFMON.EXE, click on
the link below to review it.Therefore, CTFMON.EXE is not a virus or
a piece of malware, but its also not a program thatyou NEED
running, especially if you dont use Microsoft Office XP
applications. How to Start Windows in Safe ModeMany times in order
to remove a piece of spyware or troubleshooting and
diagnosticpurposes; youll have to start Windows in Safe Mode. While
in Safe Mode, only specificprograms and files needed to run the
operating system are loaded. Some functions, such asconnecting to
the Internet, will not be active in Safe Mode and a standard video
driver will beloaded causing a washed out look and a possible
change in resolution.However, because just the essential programs
and files are loaded in Safe Mode, this allowsus to remove some
spyware, adware, viruses and such that cannot be removed in
NormalMode. Follow the instructions below to Start Safe Mode for
your specific version of Windows.Windows 7 Turn the computer on or
Restart the computer Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced
Boot Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too
soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve
this, restart the computer and try again. Ensure that the Safe mode
option is selected, not Repair Your Computer Press Enter. The
computer then begins to start in Safe mode. When you are finished
with troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer
as you normally wouldWindows VistaWindows Vista is similar to
Windows XP for starting in Safe Mode.Windows XPIf Windows XP is the
only operating system installed on your computer, booting into
SafeMode with these instructions. If the computer is running, shut
down Windows, and then turn off the power Wait 30 seconds, and then
turn the computer on. Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows
Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too
soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve
this, restart the computer and try again.
5. 5 Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected. Press Enter.
The computer then begins to start in Safe mode. When you are
finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart
the computer as you normally would.To use the System Configuration
Utility method Close all open programs. Click Start, Run and type
MSCONFIG in the box and click OK The System Configuration Utility
appears, On the BOOT.INI tab, Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and
then click OK and Restart your computer when prompted. The computer
restarts in Safe mode. Perform the troubleshooting steps for which
you are using Safe Mode. When you are finished with troubleshooting
in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again, on the BOOT.INI tab, uncheck
"/SAFEBOOT" and click OK to restart your computer How to change
drive letter and paths Log in as an Administrator. Insert your
removable disk. Right click on My Computer and select manage.
Select disk management. Right click on removable drive partition
and select change drive letter and paths. How to Bypass BIOS
PasswordsBIOS passwords can add an extra layer of security for
desktop and laptop computers. Theyare used to either prevent a user
from changing the BIOS settings or to prevent the PC frombooting
without a password. Unfortunately, BIOS passwords can also be a
liability if a userforgets their password, or changes the password
to intentionally lock out the corporate ITdepartment. Sending the
unit back to the manufacturer to have the BIOS reset can
beexpensive and is usually not covered in the warranty. Never fear,
all is not lost. There are afew known backdoors and other tricks of
the trade that can be used to bypass or reset theBIOSDISCLAIMERThis
article is intended for IT Professionals and systems administrators
with experienceservicing computer hardware. It is not intended for
home users, hackers, or computerthieves attempting to crack the
password on a stolen PC. Please do not attempt any of
theseprocedures if you are unfamiliar with computer hardware, and
please use this informationresponsibly. LabMice.net is not
responsible for the use or misuse of this material, includingloss
of data, damage to hardware, or personal injury.Before attempting
to bypass the BIOS password on a computer, please take a minute
tocontact the hardware manufacturer support staff directly and ask
for their recommendedmethods of bypassing the BIOS security. In the
event the manufacturer cannot (or will not)help you, there are a
number of methods that can be used to bypass or reset the
BIOSpassword yourself. They include:Using a manufacturers backdoor
password to access the BIOSUse password cracking softwareReset the
CMOS using the jumpers or solder beads.Removing the CMOS battery
for at least 10 minutes
6. 6Overloading the keyboard bufferUsing a professional
service:Please remember that most BIOS passwords do not protect the
hard drive, so if you need torecover the data, simply remove the
hard drive and install it in an identical system, orconfigure it as
a slave drive in an existing system. The exception to this are
laptops,especially IBM Thinkpads, which silently lock the hard
drive if the supervisor password isenabled. If the supervisor
password is reset without resetting the and hard drive as well,
youwill be unable to access the data on the drive.Backdoor
passwords:Many BIOS manufacturers have provided backdoor passwords
that can be used to access theBIOS setup in the event you have lost
your password. These passwords are case sensitive,so you may wish
to try a variety of combinations. Keep in mind that the key
associated to"_" in the US keyboard corresponds to "?" in some
European keyboards. Laptops typicallyhave better BIOS security than
desktop systems, and we are not aware of any backdoorpasswords that
will work with name brand laptops.WARNING: Some BIOS configurations
will lock you out of the system completely if you typein an
incorrect password more than 3 times. Read your manufacturers
documentation for theBIOS setting before you begin typing in
passwordsAward BIOS backdoor passwords:ALFAROME ALLy aLLy aLLY ALLY
aPAf _award AWARD_SW AWARD?SW AWARD SW AWARDPW AWKWARD awkward
BIOSTAR CONCAT CONDO Condo d8on djonet HLT J64 J256 J262j332 j322
KDD Lkwpeter LKWPETER PINT pint SER SKY_FOX SYXZ syxz shift + syxz
TTPTHAZAAADA ZBAAACA ZJAAADC 01322222589589 589721 595595 598598AMI
BIOS backdoor passwords:AMI AAAMMMIII BIOS PASSWORD HEWITT RAND
AMI?SW AMI_SW LKWPETER A.M.I.CONDOPHOENIX BIOS backdoor
passwords:phoenix, PHOENIX, CMOS, BIOSMISC. COMMON
PASSWORDSALFAROME BIOSTAR biostar biosstar CMOS cmos LKWPETER
lkwpeter setup SETUP SyxzWodjOTHER BIOS PASSWORDS BY
MANUFACTURERManufacturer PasswordVOBIS & IBM merlinDell
DellBiostar BiostarCompaq CompaqEnox xo11nEEpox centralFreetech
PosterieIWill iwill
7. 7Jetway spoomlPackard Bell bell9QDI QDISiemens SKY_FOXTMC
BIGOToshiba ToshibaTOSHIBA BIOSMost Toshiba laptops and some
desktop systems will bypass the BIOS password if the leftshift key
is held down during bootIBM APTIVA BIOSPress both mouse buttons
repeatedly during the bootPassword cracking software:The following
software can be used to either crack or reset the BIOS on many
chipsets. Ifyour PC is locked with a BIOS administrator password
that will not allow access to the floppydrive, these utilities may
not work. Also, since these utilities do not come from
themanufacturer, use them cautiously and at your own risk.Cmos
password recovery tools 3.1!BIOS (get the how-to
article)RemPassKILLCMOSUsing the Motherboard "Clear CMOS" Jumper or
Dipswitch settings:Many motherboards feature a set of jumpers or
dipswitches that will clear the CMOS andwipe all of the custom
settings including BIOS passwords. The locations of these jumpers
/dipswitches will vary depending on the motherboard manufacturer
and ideally you shouldalways refer to the motherboard or computer
manufacturers documentation. If thedocumentation is unavailable,
the jumpers/dipswitches can sometimes be found along theedge of the
motherboard, next to the CMOS battery, or near the processor.
Somemanufacturers may label the jumper / dipswitch CLEAR - CLEAR
CMOS - CLR - CLRPWD -PASSWD - PASSWORD - PWD. On laptop computers,
the dipswitches are usually found underthe keyboard or within a
compartment at the bottom of the laptop.Please remember to unplug
your PC and use a grounding strip before reaching into your PCand
touching the motherboard. Once you locate and rest the jumper
switches, turn thecomputer on and check if the password has been
cleared. If it has, turn the computer off andreturn the jumpers or
dipswitches to its original position.Removing the CMOS Battery:The
CMOS settings on most systems are buffered by a small battery that
is attached to themotherboard. (It looks like a small watch
battery). If you unplug the PC and remove thebattery for 10-15
minutes, the CMOS may reset itself and the password should be
blank.(Along with any other machine specific settings, so be sure
you are familiar with manuallyreconfiguring the BIOS settings
before you do this.) Some manufacturers backup the powerto the CMOS
chipset by using a capacitor, so if your first attempt fails, leave
the battery out(with the system unplugged) for at least 24 hours.
Some batteries are actually soldered ontothe motherboard making
this task more difficult. Unsoldering the battery incorrectly
maydamage your motherboard and other components, so please dont
attempt this if you areinexperienced. Another option may be to
remove the CMOS chip from the motherboard for aperiod of time.
8. 8Note: Removing the battery to reset the CMOS will not work
for all PCs, and almost all of thenewer laptops store their BIOS
passwords in a manner which does not require continuouspower, so
removing the CMOS battery may not work at all. IBM Thinkpad laptops
lock thehard drive as well as the BIOS when the supervisor password
is set. If you reset the BIOSpassword, but cannot reset the hard
drive password, you may not be able to access the driveand it will
remain locked, even if you place it in a new laptop. IBM Thinkpads
have specialjumper switches on the motherboard, and these should be
used to reset the system.Overloading the KeyBoard Buffer:On some
older computer systems, you can force the CMOS to enter its setup
screen on bootby overloading the keyboard buffer. This can be done
by booting with the keyboard or mouseunattached to the systems, or
on some systems by hitting the ESC key over 100 times inrapid
succession.Jumping the Solder Beads on the CMOS:It is also possible
to reset the CMOS by connecting or "jumping" specific solder beads
on thechipset. There are too many chipsets to do a breakdown of
which points to jump onindividual chipsets, and the location of
these solder beads can vary by manufacturer, soplease check your
computer and motherboard documentation for details. This technique
isnot recommended for the inexperienced and should be only be used
as a "last ditch" effort.Using a professional service:If the
manufacturer of the laptop or desktop PC cant or wont reset the
BIOS password, youstill have the option of using a professional
service. Password Crackers, Inc., offers a varietyof services for
desktop and laptop computers for between $100 and $400. For most of
theseservices, youll need to provide some type of legitimate proof
of ownership. This may bedifficult if youve acquired the computer
second hand or from an online auction. How to make a computer
faster: 6 ways to speed up your PCBy following a few simple
guidelines, you can maintain your computer, help increase your
PCspeed, and help keep it running smoothly. This article discusses
how to use the toolsavailable in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and
Windows XP Service Pack 3 to help make yourcomputer faster,
maintain your computer efficiently, and help safeguard your privacy
whenyoure online.Note: Some of the tools mentioned in this article
require you to be logged on as anadministrator. If you arent logged
on as an administrator, you can only change settings thatapply to
your user account.1. Remove spyware, and help protect your computer
from viruses:Spyware collects personal information without letting
you know and without asking forpermission. From the websites you
visit to user names and passwords, spyware can put youand your
confidential information at risk. In addition to privacy concerns,
spyware canhamper your computers performance. To combat spyware,
you might want to consider usingthe PC safety scan from Windows
Live OneCare. This scan is a free service that helps checkfor and
remove viruses.Download Microsoft Security Essentials for free to
help guard your system in the future fromviruses, spyware, adware,
and other malicious software (also known as malware).
MicrosoftSecurity Essentials acts as a spyware removal tool and
includes automatic updates to helpkeep your system protected from
emerging threats.The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal
Tool is another utility that checkscomputers running Windows 7,
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and WindowsServer 2003 for
infections by specific, prevalent malicious software, including
Blaster,Sasser, and Mydoom, and helps remove any infection
found.
9. 92. Free up disk space:The Disk Cleanup tool helps you to
free up space on your hard disk to improve theperformance of your
computer. The tool identifies files that you can safely delete and
thenenables you to choose whether you want to delete some or all of
the identified files.Use Disk Cleanup to: Remove temporary Internet
files. Delete downloaded program files, such as Microsoft ActiveX
controls and Java applets. Empty the Recycle Bin. Remove Windows
temporary files, such as error reports. Delete optional Windows
components that you dont use. Delete installed programs that you no
longer use. Remove unused restore points and shadow copies from
System Restore.Tip: Typically, temporary Internet files take the
most amount of space because the browsercaches each page you visit
for faster access later.3. Speed up access to data:Disk
fragmentation slows the overall performance of your system. When
files arefragmented, the computer must search the hard disk as a
file is opened (to piece it backtogether). The response time can be
significantly longer.Disk Defragmenter (sometimes shortened to
Defrag by users) is a Windows utility thatconsolidates fragmented
files and folders on your computers hard disk so that each
occupiesa single space on the disk. With your files stored neatly
end to end, without fragmentation,reading and writing to the disk
speeds up.When to run Disk Defragmenter:In addition to running Disk
Defragmenter at regular intervals (weekly is optimal), there
areother times you should run it, too, such as when: You add a
large number of files. Your free disk space totals 15 percent or
less. You install new programs or a new version of the Windows
operating system.Running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter on a
regular basis is a proven way to helpkeep your computer running
quickly and efficiently. If youd like to learn how to schedulethese
tools and others to run automatically, please read Speed up your
PC: Automate yourcomputer maintenance schedule.4. Detect and repair
disk errors:In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk
Defragmenter to optimize the performance ofyour computer, you can
check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by
runningthe Error Checking utility.As you use your hard drive, it
can develop bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard diskperformance
and sometimes make data writing (such as file saving) difficult or
evenimpossible. The Error Checking utility scans the hard drive for
bad sectors and scans for filesystem errors to see whether certain
files or folders are misplaced.If you use your computer daily, you
should run this utility once a week to help prevent dataloss.5.
Upgrade to Windows 7:
10. 10If you try all the previous remedies and your computer
still isnt as fast as you would like itto be, you may want to
consider updating to Windows 7. Using software to make a bootable
pen drive Users who have been struggling to follow our command
prompt based install Windows 7 from USB flash drive and make
bootable USB guides have a good reason to rejoice. Now you can
create Windows 7, Vista, or the old XP bootable USB key with a few
clicks. Yup, this is true. Read to know more! Lets begin the guide
without wasting time. Just make sure that you have a pen drive with
4GB + capacity if you are making a bootable USB flash drive.
Requirements to create bootable Windows USB: # Windows 7 or Vista
ISO # Pen drive with 4GB+ (2 GB is sufficient for XP) # 15 Minutes
of free time Procedure: 1. Insert your USB flash/pen drive to your
system and backup all the data from the USB as your USB drive will
be formatted during the process. 2. Now download WinToFlash tool
(free) from here. 3. Run the tool, and browse to your Windows 7,
Vista, or XP DVD files (make sure that your USB drive letter is
correct). 4. Click Create button to begin the bootable USB process.
Wait for few minutes to see the bootable USB. 5. Thats all! Using
cmd to make a bootable pendriveHaving a bootable USB is very
essential, especially if you are a Netbook user. Usingbootable USB
to install an operating system (OS) not only makes the installation
faster, butalso saves a DVD.
11. 11Creating or using an USB drive to install Windows
operating systems is very easy if youfollow the below mentioned
steps.If you are planning to use bootable USB to install Windows 7
or Vista please refer ourguides:Install Windows 7/Vista using
bootable USB guideAnd also, you can refer install Windows 7 on Acer
Aspire One guideComing back to bootable USB guide, here we assume
that you are using either Vista orWindows 7 to create a bootable
USB.1. Insert your USB (4GB+ preferable) stick to the system and
backup all the data from theUSB as we are going to format the USB
to make it as bootable.2. Open elevated Command Prompt. To do this,
type in CMD in Start menu search field andhit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
Alternatively, navigate to Start > All programs >Accessories
> rightclick on Command Prompt and select run as
administrator.3. When the Command Prompt opens, enter the following
command:DISKPART and hit enter.LIST DISK and hit enter.Once you
enter the LIST DISK command, it will show the disk number of your
USB drive. Inthe below image my USB drive disk no is Disk 1.4. In
this step you need to enter all the below commands one by one and
hit enter. Asthese commands are self explanatory, you can easily
guess what these commands do.SELECT DISK 1 (Replace DISK 1 with
your disk number)CLEANCREATE PARTITION PRIMARYSELECT PARTITION
1ACTIVEFORMAT FS=NTFS(Format process may take few
seconds)ASSIGNEXITDont close the command prompt as we need to
execute one more command at the nextstep. Just minimize it.5.
Insert your Windows DVD in the optical drive and note down the
drive letter of theoptical drive and USB media. Here I use D as my
optical (DVD) drive letter and H as myUSB drive letter.6. Go back
to command prompt and execute the following commands:D:CD BOOT and
hit enter. Where D is your DVD drive letter.CD BOOT and hit enter
to see the below message.BOOTSECT.EXE/NT60 H:(Where H is your USB
drive letter)7. Copy Windows DVD contents to USB.
12. 12You are done with your bootable USB. You can now use this
bootable USB as bootable DVDon any computer that comes with USB
boot feature (most of the current motherboardssupport this
feature).Note that this bootable USB guide will not work if you are
trying to make a bootable USB onXP computer. REMOVING USERNAME IN
THE STARTMENUOpen Registry Editor Then Go To
:"HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer".On
The Right, Make A New Entry With Right Click On Your Mouse Then
Choose "New |DWORD Value" Change The Entrys Name Into
"NoUserNameInStartMenu", Double Click InThe New Entry And Fill The
"Value Data" With "1". Press OK, Exit From The Registry
Editor.Restart Your Computer. CLEANUP STARTUP ITEMS IN MSCONFIG.Do
you ever uninstall programs and they are still listed under startup
items in msconfig?Personally, I found myself with 30 such items
from old installs. Microsoft leaves you no wayto clean up this
list, but have no fear, I have figured it out for you.1. Open
MSconfig and click on the startup items tab2. Open Regedit and
naviate to
HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Sharedtools/MSconfig/startupreg3. Compare
the list of registry keys under startup reg with their counterparts
in msconfig.4. Delete the keys which are no longer valid.5. Voila!
Youve cleaned up msconfig. HOW TO REAL GET RID OF UNNECESSARY
SOFTWAREto uninstall things like msn messenger and other hidden
installs thru add remove programs,do this: find sysoc.inf (you
might have to enable "show hidden files" and "showhidden/protected
system folders" in explorer) and open it in notepad replace all
",hide" with"," (both with out quotes) which is easiest to do with
the replace all command under editthen in add/remove programs under
add/remove windows compnents and whole new list ofthings to
uninstall and add are now listed (such as internet explorer)
REGISTRY METHOD FOR REMOVING STARTUP ITEMS.I prefer to use MSCONFIG
selective startup to troubleshoot. To remove entries for good,open
the
registry:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRUN
andHKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRUNDelete
entries of unwanted startup daemons and tray procedures. SHUTDOWN
XP FASTER 1.Like previous versions of windows, it takes long time
to restart or shutdown windows xpwhen the "Exit Windows" sound is
enabled. to solve this problem youmust disable this useless sound.
click start button then go to settings -> control panel
->Sound,Speech and Audio devices -> Sounds and Audio Devices
-> Sounds, then underprogram events and windows menu click on
"Exit Windows" sub-menu and highlight it.nowfrom sounds you can
select,choose "none" and then click apply and ok. now you can
seesome improvements when shutting down your system. SHUTDOWN XP
FASTER 2.Start Regedit.Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control.Click on the
"Control" Folder.
13. 13Select "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"Right click on it and
select Modify.Set it a value lower than 2000 (Mine is set to 200).
SPEED UP MENU DISPLAY.When using the start menu the you will notice
a delay between different tiers of the menuhierarchy. For the
fastest computer experience possible I recommend changing this
value tozero. This will allow the different tiers to appear
instantly. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliarwith regedit please
refer to our FAQ on how to get started.Navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktopSelect MenuShowDelay from the
list on the right.Right on it and select Modify.Change the value to
0.Reboot your computer. System InformationIt boasts how long it can
stay up. Whereas previous versions of Windows were coy abouthow
long they went between boots, XP is positively proud of its
stamina. Go to the CommandPrompt in the Accessories menu from the
All Programs start button option, and then typesysteminfo. The
computer will produce a lot of useful info, including the uptime.
If you wantto keep these, type systeminfo > info.txt. This
creates a file called info.txt you can look atlater with Notepad.
(Professional Edition only). Balloon TipsWindows XP can be very
insistent about you checking for auto updates, registering
aPassport, using Windows Messenger and so on. After a while, the
nagging goes away, but ifyou feel you might slip the bonds of
sanity before that point, run Regedit, go
toHKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current
Version/Explorer/Advanced andcreate a DWORD value called
EnableBalloonTips with a value of 0. To delete temporary Internet
filesInternet Explorer 6 will automatically delete temporary files,
but only if you tell it to. Startthe browser, select Tools /
Internet Options... and Advanced, go down to the Security areaand
check the box to Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser
is closed. Password Recovery DiskTake preventive measures against
losing user-level passwords.It doesnt matter if you never again
remember a Windows user password. Thanks to XPsForgotten Password
Wizard, your conscience will be free and clear -- should your
mindhappen to accidentally misplace your user password.I highly
suggest you create a password recovery disk the minute you create
your useraccount. Why? In order to create a password recovery disk
youre going to need yourpassword. Write it down the minute you
create your user account and then proceed tocreating your very own
password recovery disk.Heres how to launch the Forgotten Password
Wizard:Single-click Start menu, Control Panel, and User
Accounts.Click your user account name.Under Related Tasks on the
left, click "Prevent forgotten password" to launch the wizard.
14. 14Now that youve launched the wizard, let it walk you
through creating the recovery disk.Make sure the disk you use is
formatted and in the drive. After its finished creating the
disk,label it and stash it away for an emergency.If you happen to
forget your password, all you need to do is click your user icon at
the logonscreen. Even though you dont have your password, go ahead
and click the green arrow justlike you would to finish logging on
to your computer. This will launch a little yellow dialog
boxdirecting you to use your pass Simple Steps for Removing Spyware
from Your ComputerRestart computer in Safe Mode (with
Networking)How to Restart Computer in Safe Mode :Some computers
have a progress bar that refers to the word BIOS. Others may not
let youknow what is happening. As soon as the BIOS loads, begin
tapping the F8 key on yourkeyboard. Do so until the Windows
Advanced Options menu appears. If you begin tappingthe F8 key too
soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. If this
happens,restart the computer and try again. Using the arrow keys on
the keyboard, select Safe mode(with Networking)Download CWShredder
and save it to your Desktop.Download Spybot - Search & Destroy
and install itDownload Ad-Aware and install it. Make sure you click
on check for updates before scanningDownload HijackThis from
hereCWShredder (Freeware) CWShredder finds and removes traces of
CoolWebSearch.CoolWebSearch is a name given to a wide range of
different browser hijackers. Though thecode is very different
between variants, they are all used to redirect users
tocoolwebsearch.com and other sites affiliated with its
operators.The CoolWebSearch Trojan installs dozens of links in
Favourites, mostly to porn sites on yourdesktop; it also adds
toolbar to Internet Explorer and changes your homepage
withoutasking you. and it also significantly slows down the
performance of your computer, and itmodify some files which cause
Windows to freeze, crash, random reboot etc.Start CWShredder and
you can choose "Fix"
15. 15If your computer has Trojans then you can fix it by
clicking Next."CoolWebSearch encompasses a wide family of browser
hijacker spyware programs. Thisspyware is frequently updated, to
avoid anti-spyware software from removing it.CWShredder is widely
regarded as the only solution to effectively remove
CoolWebSearchspyware. " - (PC Magazine, August 2004)Spybot - Search
and Destroy (Freeware):Spybot - Search and Destroy is an Spyware
andAdware Detection and Removal Tool. It can detect and remove
spyware of different kindsfrom your computer. This includes removal
of certain advertising components, and detectionof various
keylogging and other spy utilities.If you see new toolbars in your
Internet Explorer that you didnt intentionally install, if
yourbrowser crashes, or if you browser start page has changed
without your knowing, you mostprobably have spyware. But even if
you dont see anything, you may be infected, becausemore and more
spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing
behaviour to createa marketing profile of you that will be sold to
advertisement companies.In addition, it also securely removes PC
and Internet usage tracks, including browser history,temporary
pages, cookies (with option to keep selected) and more.The first
time SpyBot launches, you will be asked if you wish to create a
backup of registry,check for updates (they regularly update the
list of spyware that SpyBot detects), andimmunize your system from
known spyware. Say "yes" to all of these.Now click Search &
Destroy from the navigation bar and then select Check for
problems.After scanning your hard drive, SpyBot will list all
Spyware, Adware, Exploits and trackingcookies that it finds. Make
sure all items are selected and then click Fix
selectedproblems.SpyBot may not be able to remove some items that
are currently running, in thatcase it will ask if you want to run
again the next time the computer is restarted.HijackThis
(Freeware):Hijackthis is a program that is designed for the
advanced removal ofmalware, spyware, worms and Trojans from your
system. Basically it scan the registry andother locations of your
computer where spyware is commonly found. It therefore lists
areaswhere spyware and adware could be found like items contained
in the system startup, hostsfile that may call up unwanted websites
as well as all browser objects like Toolbars etc.
16. 16Hijackthis can help in hard to remove items of spyware
and adware that spyware removalprograms may not be able to detect
yet. It is an advanced software and is recommended foradvanced
users since you have to manually remove only some items from your
systembecause some are needed for system functionality. You can
save the log file and getassistance from advanced users.This
tutorial is designed to give you an overview of how the program
works. If you areunsure about something you should leave it and ask
for help. Remember before usingHijackThis, Scan with at least two
spyware removal (Ad-aware and Spybot S&D)R0, R1, R2, R3 -
Internet Explorer Start/Search pages URLsF0, F1 - Autoloading
programsF2, F3 - Autoloading programs mapped to the RegistryN1, N2,
N3, N4 - Netscape/Mozilla Start/Search pages URLsO1 - Hosts file
redirectionO2 - Browser Helper ObjectsO3 - Internet Explorer
toolbarsO4 - Autoloading programs from RegistryO5 - IE Options icon
not visible in Control PanelO6 - IE Options access restricted by
AdministratorO7 - Regedit access restricted by AdministratorO8 -
Extra items in IE right-click menuO9 - Extra buttons on main IE
button toolbar, or in IE Tools menuO10 - Winsock hijackerO11 -
Extra group in IE Advanced Options windowO12 - IE pluginsO13 - IE
DefaultPrefix hijackO14 - Reset Web Settings hijackO15 - Unwanted
site in Trusted ZoneO16 - ActiveX Objects (aka Downloaded Program
Files)O17 - Lop.com domain hijackersO18 - Extra protocols and
protocol hijackersO19 - User style sheet hijackO20 - AppInit_DLLs
Registry value autorunO21 - ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad (SSODL)
autorun Registry keyO22 - SharedTaskScheduler autorun Registry
keyO23 - NT Services
17. 17Start HijackThis and Click on Do System Scan only. When
the scan is complete check all theunnecessary items which should be
removed, and Click on the Fix checked button. Aconfirmation box
will appear. Click Yes. HijackThis will now remove the checked
items. , , ? , ( ) , , , , , ( ) ? , , , , , , , ......) ) (,,,) )
MY computer (Alt+Ctrl+Delete ) , ) new task create new task )
Browse
18. 18) , , , open ) create new task ok ) , , new
task->browse-> open ok How to remove other operating systems
in windows XPMy Computer>Properties(right
click)>Advance>Startup and
Recovery(settings)>Edit>multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)WINDOWS="Windows
XP
Professional"/fastdetect(default)multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)WINNT="Windows
XP Professional" /fastdetect(other OS)Delete other
OS>Save>Restart. autorun.inf start>run cmd del /a:h
/fc:autorun.* "c" wink open with : Show Hidden files and folders
Hide Extension andHide protected operating system file.
(ctrl-shift-esc) wscript.exe Start -> Search autorun.inf.
MS32DLL.dll.vbs SHIFT + DELETE . (C:WINDOWS MS32DLL.dll.vbs) Start
-> Run -> Regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software
>Microsoft >Windows > Current Version> Run. MS32DLL
HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Internet
Explorer > Main. Hacked by Godzilla Start > Run ->
gpedit.msc . Group Policy. User Configuration > Administrative
Templates > System > Turn off Auto play . Enabled All drives.
Group Policy Start > Run -> msconfig -> Startup. MS32DLL,
Enable All, MS32DLL
19. 19System Configuration Utility Exit without Restart My
Computer -> Tools -> Folder Options -> View. Hide
Extension and Hide protected operating system file dont show
hiddenfiles and folders.Recycle bin Restart The device Generic
volume cannot be stopped right now: My Computer -> Right click
on drive icon hardware - > Device -> Policies Optimize for
quick performanceUSB drive will not appear in your Computer : *
Start -> Run -> diskmgmt.msc * USB Drive -> . Change Drive
Letter andpaths * * * Double click on drive opens new window : : *
Start -> Run and regsvr32 /i shell32.dll. * DllRegisterServer
DllInstall in shell32.dll succeeded : * Start >> Run regedit
* HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/Directory/Shell. the default key none *
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/Drive/Shell. the default key none - - safely
remove option :
20. 20 ( ) (C: ) Mini XP HBCD Menu Menu Backup>Ghost 32* OK
About Ok Local>Partition>To Image Ok (C:) Ok (No | Fast |
High) ( No , Fast High ) Proceed YES ( ) Mini XP HBCD Menu Ghost
32* Local>Partition>From Image Ok (C:) Ok Proceed YES
Scanning with XP CD , start run run sfc /scannow windows xp (, ) (
) How to disable or enable the Administrator account statusRun
gpedit.msc (type) Computer configuration Windows settings security
settings Local Policies security options Account : Administrator
account status. Hide the specific drive in My ComputerRun
gpedit.msc (type) user configuration Administrative Templates
windowscomponents >windows explorer Hide this specific drives in
My computer.
21. 21 Prevent access to drives from My computerRun gpedit.msc
(type) user configuration Administrative Templates
windowscomponents >windows explorer Prevent access to drives
from My computer. .To be continued