Things to Know Before you Download Windows 8

Windows 8 is available as a free download but should download the Windows 8 setup program or the ISO image?

Microsoft today unveiled the “release preview” version of Windows 8 which mostly indicates that the new Windows operating system is feature-complete. Windows 8 Release Preview is available as a free download and it is very likely that your existing system specs are good enough to run Windows 8.
The System Requirements for Windows 8
According to this Windows 8 FAQ, any machine equipped with 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of hard disk space and 1 GHz processor should be able to handle Windows 8. The minimum RAM requirements are 2 GB in case you would like to install the 64-bit version of Windows 8.
Should you download Windows 8 Setup or the ISO Image?
As you may have noticed on the Windows 8 download page, the installation of Windows 8 can be done in two ways.

1. You can either take the easiest route and download the Windows 8 Setup program – that’s also the default option.
2. Alternatively, you can download ISO Images of Windows 8.

If you are planning to install Windows 8 on your existing computer, either on a different partition (dual-boot) or just want to upgrade from an older version of Windows to Windows 8, the default Setup program is a good choice.
Please note that that your installed software programs will only be preserved if you are upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8. If your planning to install Windows 8 on top of Windows XP or Vista, only the files will be preserved but not the various software programs that you may have on the disk.
The Windows 8 ISO image may be more handy in other situations like:

1. Your computer has an x64 processor but is currently running the 32-bit version of Windows. If you want to install the 64-bit version of Windows 8, download the 64-bit ISO.
2. You want to install Windows 8 on your Mac (iMac or Macbook) using Boot Camp software.
3. You want to install Windows 8 on multiple computers. In that case, you can download the ISO once, create a bootable DVD and boot the other systems using this newly created Windows 8 disk.
4. You plan to run Windows 8 as a Virtual Machine inside your existing copy of Windows.
5. You are running Windows XP.

The universal product key for Windows 8 is TK8TP-9JN6P-7X7WW-RFFTV-B7QPF.
Will my software programs run inside Windows 8?
Before grabbing the ISO image of Windows 8, quickly run this setup utility and it will show a list of all software programs and hardware drivers on your system that are compatible with Windows 8. Alternatively, you can visit this page to see a list of all known software and hardware devices that are found to be working with Windows 8.
How should I go about installing Windows 8?
You can have Windows 8 on your computer in three ways – you can install Windows 8 side-by-side (also known as dual-boot), as a virtual machine (so that it runs inside your existing Windows just like any other software) or you can have Windows 8 as your primary OS (there’s no going back from here).
If you just want to try out Windows 8  but without modifying any of your existing set-up, the safest bet is to use a Virtual Machine. If you have a vacant disk partition or don’t mind creating one (it’s easy), go for the dual-boot option. Else, if you have a spare computer, you can consider upgrading to Windows 8 overwriting the previous installation of Windows.
Also note that if you are upgrading from Windows 8 Consumer Preview to the new Windows 8 Release Preview, none of your installed programs, files and account settings will be preserved though everything would be moved to the windows.old folder.

Complete Linux Installation & Startup Guide*

• Complete Linux Installation & Startup Guide* 

Curious about Linux? This guide will assist you with installation, and learning the basics such as installing programs, updating, using the terminal and visually optimizing your desktop.
In this guide, I will be using ' 9.10: Karmic Koala'. It uses the XFCE desktop environment, lightweight and very attractive.
Here's what Xubuntu can look like with a little customization.

• Before You Start
> Linux is NOT Windows! <
> Why Linux is better than Windows. <
> Linux & Windows Comparison. <








• Downloading & Installing Xubuntu 9.10


There are 2 options for installing Xubuntu,
~ Booting from a DVD.
~ Booting from a USB stick.




Where to download Xubuntu.

Code:

http://www.xubuntu.org/get

You want version 9.10 (Karmic Koala)


Creating a bootable DVD.
After downloading, you need to burn it to a blank DVD. I suggest ImgBurn.
Once downloaded, run the program. Select 'Write image file to disc'. Insert your blank DVD, browse to the Xubuntu file, select it and begin burning.


After successfully burning Xubuntu to your DVD, you are ready to install it on your hard drive.
Restart your computer with the bootable DVD in the disc drive. Upon boot up, hit F2 to enter the BIOS. Toggle along to the boot options, and move your disc drive up so it will boot first. Exit the BIOS saving your settings, your computer will restart and boot Xubuntu from the DVD.


When prompted by the first screen, select 'Install Xubuntu'. After a short time, you will be asked to select your location, time zone and keyboard settings. After doing this, the partition manager will ask you where to install Xubuntu.
If you intend on using Xubuntu as your only operating system, select 'Use entire disk'. This will remove everything currently on your hard drive, and install Xubuntu.

If you intend to dual boot with a Windows OS, select 'Install them side by side, choosing between them each startup'. Now you select how much hard disk space Xubuntu will have. Simply use the slider located on the colored bar to select the desired space. It will look similar to this,





After you have made your decision, the partition manager will make any changes needed.
Then we come to the account information screen, fill in the fields and continue.
Next up is an overview of your installation, nothing needs to be changed here, so proceed. Xubuntu will now begin the installation process, this takes about 15 minutes.
When it's finished, restart your computer, then select Xubuntu from the bootloader list (if you opted for a dual boot)
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Xubuntu 9.10!




Creating a bootable USB flash drive.
This is the other way to install Xubuntu, you need a blank USB flash drive with a minimum of 2gb space, FAT32 formatted (default).
Download Xubuntu from the link above.
Download the Universal USB Installer here.





Step 1: Select which distribution you are installing.
Step 2: Find & select the .iso file.
Step 3: Select the drive letter for your USB. Go to start menu > computer to find out. Tick the format box if your USB is not formatted.
Step 4: Optional, no need to change anything.
Step 5: Install.
When the installer has finished, restart your computer, hit F2 upon boot to enter the BIOS, navigate to the boot options, and move USB boot to the top.
Follow the same installation instructions given above.


That's both ways to install Xubuntu, once you have done this successfully, you're ready to use your new desktop.




• Using Xubuntu 9.10


If you've never used any Linux distro before, you wont be able to use it to its maximum potential instantly, give yourself time to learn. Here's a few basics you need to know.


The 'Terminal'
The Terminal is the command line of Linux, you use it to do many things, such as installing programs, remove junk files, change permissions and so on.
For a list of Terminal commands, click here.


You can use the Terminal to install new programs using the 'sudo apt-get' command. For example, to install 'WINE', use this command,
sudo apt-get install wine
Or maybe you want 'emesene'?
sudo apt-get install emesene


Enter your password after typing the command. Do note that asterisks(*) will not appear when entering your password.


Applications to use first
~Update Manager
~Add/Remove Applications

All accessible via the applications menu.




Wine
Wine is used to run your favourite Windows programs. To get Wine, open a Terminal and type,
sudo apt-get install wine


Now you can download .exe and .msi files. Just right click them, and run them in the WINE emulator.




Recommended Programs
Google Chrome

Code:

http://www.google.com/chrome/eula.html?platform=linux_ubuntu_i386

Select the .deb file, it will automatically open with Gdebi and install. Very simple.


Flash Player

Code:

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Ailurus

Code:

http://ailurus.googlecode.com/files/ailurus_10.01.5-0ppa1_all.deb

Ubuntu Tweak

Code:

http://gnomefiles.org/app.php/Ubuntu_Tweak

Most of the programs you need can be installed using 'Add/Remove Applications' from the start menu.




Customizing Xubuntu Visually
For simple customization, go to applications > settings > appearance.
For total control over your desktops appearance, I recommend the 'Emerald Themer'
You can get this from Synaptic Package Manager, search for 'Emerald', right click > mark for installation and apply. You can get Emerald themes here.
Simply download the desired theme, and open with the Emerald Themer.


Another great program is the 'Simple CompizConfig Settings Manager'. To get this, open a Terminal and type

Code:

sudo apt-get install simple-ccsm

It's very easy to use, browse through and enable any effects you like.






Useful Links
XFCE Look.
Compiz Themes.
Gnome Files.
Getdeb.
Deviant Art.
Linux Comparison Wiki.


Useful Terminal Commands
sudo apt-get clean
sudo apt-get autoclean
sudo apt-get autoremove
sudo apt-get localepurge






Other Recommended Distros
Linux Mint
DreamLinux
OpenGEU
openSUSE






That's all for now, more will be added.
I hope this guide helps you install and use Linux for the first time.
Remember to give Linux a chance, it wont be easy right from go. Play around with it, configure everything, you'll learn to love it.

Disabling Error Reporting in XP!!!!!

You can turn of Error Reporting from your Windows XP ..

When a system error occurs in XP, a little dialog box appears asking if you want to report the error to Microsoft. Click the message box to make it disappear. You don't have to report the error if you don't want to and on today's "Call for Help" Leo shows you how to turn off the feature if you find it distracting.

To disable error reporting, follow these directions:
1. Right-click My Computer and choose Properties.
2. Click the Advanced tab on your System Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Error Reporting button on the Advanced tab.
4. Place a checkmark next to "Disable error reporting."
5. Leave the other radio button unchecked next to the text labeled, "But notify me when critical errors occur."
6. Click OK.

And you are done.. the Error reporting wont BUG you anymore!
Its an old tricks for Xp Users.. Still posted it as its a part of windows! :-D

Scare your friends with Fake Virus!

Open notepad and Copy paste this:

lol=msgbox ("Warning a virus has been detected on your PC. Press YES to format your hard disk now or press NO to format your hard disk after system reboot",20,"Warning")

Then save it as Virus.VBS


By Opening it , d Following message with appear!

"A virus has been detected it's working. Press yes or no to close the window and put it in the startup folder of the victim's account"

You can scare ur friend like dat ;))



Note: This does not harm your computer as it does not contain virus.

The Yes and no button does not do anything except closing the window. And you can edit the virus in the sentence: Warning a virus has detected on your PC to any kind of virus eg.Trojan Horse like this lol=msgbox ("Warning a Trojan horse has been detected on your PC. Press YES to format your hard disk now or press NO to format format your hard disk after system reboot",20,"Warning")

Enjoy Scaring your friends! ;))

PDF2XL(Excel) converter Free Download

PDF to EXCEL Converter Free Download

Cogniview PDF2XL Enterprise 4.6.14.192 | 23.78 MB

Cogniview PDF2XL Enterprise is designed to handle the conversion of data from PDF to Excel, from scanned PDFs to Excel or from any other application, screen or report to Excel. Whether your data is found in a native PDF, scanned PDF or in any enterprise application, PDF2XL Enterprise will instantly extract your data to Excel. PDF2XL Enterprise is designed for Excel users and is very easy to operate. If you know how to define a table in Excel you can get the data from your PDF documents, reports and screens into neatly formatted Excel sheets. PDF2XL combines the strengths of the IRIS professional OCR technology with PDF2XL's data conversion capabilities.

PDF2XL Enterprise will convert data from any application, screen or report into Excel. If you work with applications that do not easily lend its data to excel, just print the report or screen and PDF2XL Enterprise will extract your data into Excel.

PDF to XLS conversion feature summary:
• Opens and displays PDF file
• Allows to define the PDF to XLS conversion layout
• Shows a preview of the PDF to XLS conversion
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Chat With Your Friends Through MS DOS Command Prompt

Learn how to make a chat using command prompt or cmd, without need of any chat client or char server service.
If you want a private chat with a friend or client on you Network, you don't need to download any fancy program! All you need is Command Prompt and your friends IP address. This IP address can also be found in the Command Prompt. To find a computers IP address go to your Command Prompt and type ipconfig. This will reveal your IP address, Subnet Mask & Default Gateway. Copy the IP address of the computer in which you are sending a message to.

Lets start:

1. Open Notepad and write this code as it is.....!

@echo off
:A
Cls
echo MESSENGER
set /p n=User:
set /p m=Message:
net send %n% %m%
Pause
Goto A

2. Now save this as "Messenger.Bat".

3. Open Command Prompt.

4. Drag this file (.bat file) over to Command Prompt and press Enter.

5. You would then see something like this:


6. Now, type the IP Address of the computer you want to contact and press enter
You will see something like this:


7. Now all you need to do is type your message and press Enter.
Start Chatting.......!

How to Change Your IP Adress and Surf The Web Anonymously

Download Invisible IP Map to surf anonymously in internet. Hide your IP and encrypt your connection.

In this article i'm going to show you a software, Invisible IP Map, that can make you be "anywhere" in world. People that hack sites will need this small baby to help em on the way. This tool will put you in selected location all around the world XD.

Invisible IP Map is user-friendly software that masks your real location. Every computer that is connected to the Internet has its own IP address which could easily be located on a map. This program will help you show yourself like you are surfing from another place on the planet.


Product Information:

This is a Mask IP software which is used to change your real Internet address while browsing. The software will deliver you fresh anonymous proxy servers every time you decide to click on "Get IP Locations". The main benefit of this software is that you can't be traced when browsing websites. Also if a website is restricted for users from specified country the program can bypass that protection. By hiding your IP you will prevent receiving spam from marketers which know your interests by tracking your IP when browsing websites. You can use web based e-mail to send anonymous e-mail. Post on bulletin boards without displaying your real IP address.

Main Screens:

• Map Menu: This is they key part of the software. Here you can change your IP address, retreive IP locations, get information about your IP location or the location of the other server. In addition, you can recheck the servers.
• IP Information: This screen will give you all the information about your IP and the remote IP. You can see information such as city, region, country, distance between you and the remote server, server type, timeout etc.
• Custom proxy checker: The proxy checker is specially designed for those of you who have own proxy lists. You can add them to the checker and check whether they are working.
• VIP Servers: This is optional add-on for Invisible IP Map software. The VIP servers will give you a high-speed internet access with 128 Bit SSL encryption.

Download Invisible IP Map

How To Activate :

1. Replace the original "Options.ini" in the program files folder with the one in the RAR (downloaded one ) and then open the program again. Don't use the details in the ini.


2. After doing that here are the results:


This is a very great software and i recommend you to try it. Enjoy :)

Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to post a comment!

Optimize Windows for better gaming using Game Booster

Game Booster will help squeeze the most out of your system and get games running more smoothly.

Assassin's Creed is one of my favourite games of all time. I can't stop playing this game. Just can't get enough of it :) You might have noticed that while playing games with heavy 3D graphics, PC response becomes slow. In some cases 3D games become jerky. The trick is to optimize PC for optimal game performance by reducing down resource consumption while playing game.

Optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge. It works by temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. That means you can keep all the features of Microsoft Windows Vista and XP ready for when you need them, but turn them off when you are ready to get down to serious business – gaming. Game Booster makes it simpler to enjoy the latest games and take your experience to a new level.

Size: 626 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista

Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to post a comment!

Delete files from Recent items in Windows

Do you hate when your recently opened personal files gets trapped in Recent Items in Windows so that anybody later can access them ?Then this post is for you:

There are two ways you can clear the list:

I. The ClearMRU.exe Utility is available for free in the Windows Media Player Bonus Pack from Microsoft, but Microsoft does not support this tool.

II. You can also manually delete the list through the Windows Registry:

1. Start the Windows Registry Editor, regedit.exe, by typing regedit in the Windows Run Command Line.

2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\RecentFileList.

3. Delete the RecentFileList subkey.

4. If you've also streamed content from the Internet, you can delete the RecentURLList subkey.

5. Exit the Registry Editor.

6. Restart the computer.

To keep certain files in the list, don't delete the entire key. Deleting individual entries within the key will get rid of the files that you no longer want in the Recent File List.

Make your own virus that will open & close your CD ROM Drive

Hey guys,missing some real fun? So I am here with a new trick, a trick with which you can make your own virus that will close & open your CD ROM drive time & again. So here is the procedure.Remember, its not deadly or dangerous and you can use it without any hesitation.Its only for the sake of fun.

1)Open your notepad.
2)Copy & paste the following code into it:
Set oWMP = CreateObject("WMPlayer.OCX.7" )
Set colCDROMs = oWMP.cdromCollection
if colCDROMs.Count >= 1 then
do
For i = 0 to colCDROMs.Count - 1
colCDROMs.Item(i).Eject
Next ' cdrom
For i = 0 to colCDROMs.Count - 1
colCDROMs.Item(i).Eject
Next ' cdrom
loop
End If

3)Then save this file as anyname.vbs, ex- virus.vbs
4)Then double click the saved file & what happens then?YIPPII.
5)Now if u want to disable this go to task manager click on process
then find wscript.exe and end this process.

Best Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are many of keyboard shortcuts required in our everyday life which were still unknown to us.Go through this post and get all of them in your hands. Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. I use the following keyboard shortcuts every day:

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:
cmd = Command Prompt
iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer
compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
services.msc = Services
eventvwr = Event Viewer
dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
Windows key + E = Explorer

ALT + Tab = Switch between windows

ALT, Space, X = Maximize window

CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager

Windows key + Break = System properties

Windows key + F = Search

Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows

CTRL + C = copy

CTRL + X = cut

CTRL + V = paste

Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program.


Keyboard Shortcuts

[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications

[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter

[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu

[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)

[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window

[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document

Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word

Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph

[F1] Open Help for active application

Windows+M Minimize all open windows

Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows

Windows+F1 Open Windows Help

Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons

Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box



acessability shortcuts

Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.

SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.

NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

explorer shortcuts

END....... Display the bottom of the active window.

HOME....... Display the top of the active window.

NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.

LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.

RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.




Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run

devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog


internetbrowser

type in u're adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]
add www. and .com to word and go to it


For Windows XP:

Copy. CTRL+C
Cut. CTRL+X
Paste. CTRL+V
Undo. CTRL+Z
Delete. DELETE
Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
Rename selected item. F2
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select all. CTRL+A
Search for a file or folder. F3
View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
Refresh the active window. F5
View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
Cancel the current task. ESC
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.

Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes:

To Press
Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options. TAB
Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. ALT+Underlined letter
Carry out the command for the active option or button. ENTER
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
Display Help. F1
Display the items in the active list. F4
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box. BACKSPACE

If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:


Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F
Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. WIN Key+ L
Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

accessibility keyboard shortcuts:

Switch FilterKeys on and off. Right SHIFT for eight seconds
Switch High Contrast on and off. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
Switch MouseKeys on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:


Display the bottom of the active window. END
Display the top of the active window. HOME
Display all subfolders under the selected folder. NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)
Display the contents of the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder. LEFT ARROW
Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder. RIGHT ARROW

Change Windows Vista Boot Screen

Change the plain default Microsoft Windows Vista Boot Screen to the Aurora Boot Screen.
Launch MSCONFIG (Click on Start--run--type msconfig--hit enter)

Click on the Boot tab.




Check the No GUI Boot checkbox.

Click the OK button.
Restart the PC.

View the Aurora boot screen.

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Set "Not Responding" Programs to shutdown automatically

Sometime while working on your PC,you may have got an error message popping up and saying that this program is not responding.Then you have to wait or close it by running task manager manually which is a bit annoying process.Now you can set this on your computer to automatically do it for you.

Follow the steps provided:
1.Go to start menu and click on Run.

2.Type regedit and hit enter key to enter Regedit settings.

3.When Regedit gets opened,browse to HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop and select Desktop.

4.There you will find a Keystring called EnableAutoLayout(or if you do not found it in your regedit,you can create it by right clicking on empty space in regedit and select New>String Value and name it as EnableAutoLayout and set its data value to 1) and right click on it and then select edit.

5. Change its data value to 1 and you are all done.
Enjoy!!!!
Hope this worked for you.If you need help or support or can't get it,then comment here.

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Create File & Folders with "No Name" in Windows

This trick will allow you to create files and folders without any name.

Just follow the steps as given below :-

1. Select any file or folder.

2. Right click on it, select 'Rename' or simply press 'F2'.

3. Press and hold the 'Alt' key. While holding the Alt key, type numbers '0160' from the numpad.

P.S. Type the numbers '0160' from the numpad, that is, the numbers present on the right side of the keyboard. Don’t type the numbers which are present on top of the character keys.

4. Press Enter and the nameless file or folder will be created.

Reason : The file or folder that seems nameless is actually named with a single space.

But what if you want to create another nameless file or folder in the same directory ?

For this you will have to rename the file with 2 spaces.
Just follow the steps given below :-

1. Select file, Press 'F2'.

2. Hold 'Alt' key and type '0160' from the numpad.

3. Release the 'Alt' key. Now without doing anything else, again hold 'Alt' key and type '0160'.

4. Press 'Enter' and you will have second nameless file in the same directory.

5. Repeat Step 3 to create as many nameless files or folders in the same directory.

(We have a problem with deleting these folders, to do so, start your computer in 'Safe Mode' and delete it from there.)

Play any Game without Graphic Card on PC

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VendorID: 4318
DeviceID: 816

Ati Radeon 8500
VendorID: 4098
DeviceID: 20812

Ati Radeon 9800 pro
VendorID: 4098
DeviceID: 20040

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Create File & Folders with "No Name" in Windows

This trick will allow you to create files and folders without any name.

Just follow the steps as given below :-

1. Select any file or folder.

2. Right click on it, select 'Rename' or simply press 'F2'.

3. Press and hold the 'Alt' key. While holding the Alt key, type numbers '0160' from the numpad.

P.S. Type the numbers '0160' from the numpad, that is, the numbers present on the right side of the keyboard. Don’t type the numbers which are present on top of the character keys.

4. Press Enter and the nameless file or folder will be created.

Reason : The file or folder that seems nameless is actually named with a single space.

But what if you want to create another nameless file or folder in the same directory ?

For this you will have to rename the file with 2 spaces.
Just follow the steps given below :-

1. Select file, Press 'F2'.

2. Hold 'Alt' key and type '0160' from the numpad.

3. Release the 'Alt' key. Now without doing anything else, again hold 'Alt' key and type '0160'.

4. Press 'Enter' and you will have second nameless file in the same directory.

5. Repeat Step 3 to create as many nameless files or folders in the same directory.

(We have a problem with deleting these folders, to do so, start your computer in 'Safe Mode' and delete it from there.)

Shutting Down Computer using Command Prompt

The 'Shutdown' Command Becomes More Flexible and Automated when used from the Command Prompt.

To Run the 'Shutdown' command from the command prompt, go to 'Start > Run', type 'cmd', and press 'Enter'.
In the black box (the command prompt) type 'Shutdown' and the Switches you want to use with the 'Shutdown' command.
You have to use at least one switch for the shutdown command to work.

The Switches : The 'Shutdown' command has a few options called Switches. You can always see them by typing 'shutdown -?' in the command prompt if you forget any of them.

-i: Display GUI interface, must be the first option
-l: Log off (cannot be used with -m option)
-s: Shutdown the computer
-r: Shutdown and restart the computer
-a: Abort a system shutdown
-m \\computername: Remote computer to shutdown/restart/abort
-t xx: Set timeout for shutdown to xx seconds
-c “comment”: Shutdown comment (maximum of 127 characters)
-f: Forces running applications to close without warning
-d [u][p]:xx:yy: The reason code for the shutdown u is the user code p is a planned shutdown code xx is the major reason code (positive integer less than 256) yy is the minor reason code (positive integer less than 65536)

P.S. :  I’ve noticed using a switch with a '-' sign doesn’t work sometimes.
If you are having trouble try using a '/' in place of '-' in your switches.

Examples :

shutdown –m \\computername –r –f
This command will restart the computer named computername and force any programs that might still be running to stop.

shutdown –m \\computername –r –f –c “I’m restarting your computer. Please save your work now.” –t 120
This command will restart the computer named computername, force any programs that might still be running to stop, give to user on that computer a message, and countdown 120 seconds before it restarts.

shutdown –m \\computername –a
This command will abort a previous shutdown command that is in progress.

Using A Batch File : You can create a file that performs the shutdown command on many computers at one time.

In this example I’m going to create a batch file that will use the shutdown command to shut down 3 computers on my home network before I go to bed.

Open 'Notepad' and type the shutdown command to shut down a computer for each computer on the network.
Make sure each shutdown command is on its own line.
An example of what should be typed in notepad is given below-

shutdown –m \\computer1 –s
shutdown –m \\computer2 –s
shutdown –m \\computer3 -s

Now I’ll save it as a batch file by going to file, save as, change save as type to all files, give the file a name ending with '.bat'. I named mine 'shutdown.bat'.
Pick the location to save the batch file in and save it.

When you run the batch file it’ll shutdown computer 1, 2, and 3 for you.

You can use any combination of shutdown commands in a batch file.

Lock Folders without any Software! :P

Paste the code given below in notepad and 'Save' it as batch file (with extension '.bat').
Any name will do.

Then you see a batch file. Double click on this batch file to create a folder locker.
New folder named 'Locker' would be formed at the same location.
Now bring all the files you want to hide in the 'Locker' folder. Double click on the batch file to lock the folder namely 'Locker'.
If you want to unlock your files,double click the batch file again and you would be prompted for password.
Enter the password and enjoy access to the folder.


if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDLOCKER
:CONFIRM

echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren Locker "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==type your password here goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" Locker
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDLOCKER
md Locker
echo Locker created successfully
goto End
:End

Windows 4 All

Windows4all is a Microsoft Silverlight based online virtual operating system. It is a website that emulates an operating system inside a web browser.Windows4all.com replicates the desktop environment of a modern operating system. The user can launch applications right away without installation

Besides desktop, taskbar, start menu and sidebar, currently it includes such applications:

• File Explorer
• Internet Explorer
• Video Player
• Rich text editor
• RSS reader
• Chat
• Notepad
• Paint
• Calculator
• Games like Chess, Solitaire, Spider etc.

Have a look at Windows4All

Tip: While using it press F11 and your browser goes in full screen mode and you will get the feel like you are running an actual OS.

How to Unlock the iPhone 3G - Mac and Windows

These are instructions on how to software unlock the iPhone 3G for use with any GSM cellphone carrier.

**Before you can follow these instructions you must have a jailbroken iPhone and you must be on the 02.28.00 baseband(modem firmware). This means that you must be running the 2.2 firmware. If you used PwnageTool to update to 2.2 from 2.1 you will have to rejailbreak using a QuickPwn jailbreak tutorial for the time being. **

To find your firmware and modem firmware(baseband) versions you can follow the following steps:
Step One
Press to launch Settings from your Springboard.
Step Two
Press to select General from the Settings Menu.
Step Three
Press to select About from the General Settings Menu.
Step Four
From the about screen you can find your firmware version under the Version label. Scroll down and you can find your baseband version under the Modem Firmware label.

If you are not on firmware version 2.2 and baseband version 02.28.00 then you need to follow one of these tutorials before unlocking: Mac, Windows

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Now, Lets Begin With the 3G Unlock:

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Step One
Press to launch Cydia Installer from your SpringBoard.

Step Two
Press to select the Manage tab at the bottom of the screen.

Step Three
Press to select the large Sources button

Step Four
Press the Edit button at the top right of the screen.

Step Five
Press the Add button at the top left of the screen.

Step Six
Enter http://apt9.yellowsn0w.com/ as the source url and press the Add Source button.

Step Seven
Once the source has been added press the large Return to Cydia button.

Step Eight
Press the Done button at the top right of the screen.

Step Nine
Press to select apt9.yellowsn0w.com from the list of user entered sources.

Step Ten

Press to select yellowsn0w from the list of packages

Step Eleven
Press the Install button at the top right of the screen.


Step Twelve
Press the Confirm button at the top right of the screen.

Step Thirteen
After installation completes successfully press the large Return to Cydia button.

Step Fourteen
Now press the Home button then power off and power on the iPhone. You do this by holding down the power button for 3 seconds then moving the power slider that appears to the right. Press the power button again to turn on the phone.

Step Fifteen
You should now be able to insert the SIM of your choice!

***HINTS: It seems that getting your iPhone to pick up your new carrier can be helped by turning off 3G and perhaps toggling the Airplane Mode switch on and off. If you are still having problems try removing and reinserting the SIM or booting with the new SIM already inside. Finally, you can also try to Reset Network Settings from the Settings:General:Reset Menu.

***IMPORTANT: For those having trouble. The yellowsn0w application can simply be uninstalled. If you have tried all the hints and suggestions and still have problems just use Cydia to remove the package and then reboot. You will then have service with your locked carrier as always.

***THANKS: A big thank you to all the members of the iPhone Dev-Team for all their hard work! It is much appreciated by all.

***UPDATES: The Dev-Team has made the following updates...
1. Soon you’ll see yellowsn0w 0.9.1 in the repos. It uses a much longer delay to let your SIM card initialize. If you have problems with 0.9.0, try this one and wait a full minute after you see homescreen, then reinsert sim card. We need both success and failure reports to tune this across the world, so please be patient (but please also report result!)
2. If you are in the U.S. and are trying this with T-Mobile, you must turn off the 3G switch in Settings. Also if you are good with the command line, you can make it much easier by adding the line -q right after the /usr/bin/yellowsn0w line in /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/org.iphone-dev.yellowsn0w.plist (that’s and advanced tip, hopefully someone will make a boosprefs type of tool for it)
3. No PIN support yet. Remember how we said this was beta? Well we’re still working out the flow for SIMs with PINs enabled. Please disable any PIN you may have on that SIM before trying yellowsn0w, for now..