How to remove MSN messenger form windows ?
Some of us just don't like to use this IM program. I myself have looked in the Add/Remove Program panel and can't find any way to remove it there. I found out how to do it with a little research.
Just go to Start->Run and type in
rundll32 setupapi,InstallHinfSection BLC.Remove 128 %SystemRoot%\INF\msmsgs.inf
and hit ENTER
Do a copy and paste to avoid typographical errors.
How to shutdown Windows Faster ?
All versions of Windows have the same problem. It usually takes a little longer to shutdown when you have the Exit Sound enabled.
To disable this :
go to Start->Settings->Control Panel->Sounds and Audio Devices->Sounds.
Scroll down and look for Exit Windows.
Click on it once and then under Sounds,
choose None.
You should see faster shutdown times.
How to make XP stop displaying zipped files as folders ?
In XP, zipped folders could be viewed just by opening up the file. If you have a third party zip program that youjavascript:void(0) want to use instead of the built in one by XP, you can stop XP from displaying the zipped files as folders. This may also be useful for those who are on a slow PC and don't want to open zip files using XP's built in zip program.
To disable this in XP, go to Start->Run and type in regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll. You may just copy and paste the command into the Run menu. If you want to undo it, just type in regsvr32 zipfldr.dll. Zip away.
How to make XP stop displaying zipped files as folders ?
In XP, zipped folders could be viewed just by opening up the file. If you have a third party zip program that youjavascript:void(0) want to use instead of the built in one by XP, you can stop XP from displaying the zipped files as folders. This may also be useful for those who are on a slow PC and don't want to open zip files using XP's built in zip program.
To disable this in XP, go to Start->Run and type in regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll. You may just copy and paste the command into the Run menu. If you want to undo it, just type in regsvr32 zipfldr.dll. Zip away.
How to Create a Password Reset Disk ?
Windows XP allows you to create a password reset disk, just in case you forget the password and can't login. This is only for computers that are not on a domain. Those that are on a domain may or may not work the same way.
Go to Start->Control Panel->User Accounts and click on your user name. Under Related Tasks on the left pane, click Prevent a forgotten password. A wizard will show up. Click next and then insert a floppy disk into your floppy drive and choose to save the reset disk on the floppy.
Enter your current password and then click Next and Finish. The floppy will now contain your encrypted password. If you forget your password, you can just use the Password Reset Wizard to create a new one. Just make sure to create another reset disk once you changed your password. So if you forgot your password and changed it to a new one, create another reset disk by repeating the above procedure again.
How To Enable HibernationUnder ?
Windows 98, Me, or 2000 there was an option in the shutdown dialog box to enter the computer into hibernation (where all the content of the RAM is copied to the hard disk). The shutdown dialog box of Windows XP doesn't offer any longer the hibernation button. Some users may get confused about how to enable the hibernation mode. If this mode is supported by your motherboard (ACPI) you have to do the following:
1. Click Start and Shut Down,
2. Point the standby button and maintain the shift key pushed,
3. A new hibernation button appears: click it while still holding the shift key: voila your PC will hibernate.
How to bypass windows file protection in windows XP ?
1. Make a backup the SFC_OS.DLL in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory.
2. Make an additional copy of SFC_OS.DLL called SFC_OS1.DLL and open it in a hex editor.
3. Windows XP (no Service Pack)At offset 0000E2B8 (0E2B8h) you should find the values "8B" and "C6". Windows XP (Service Pack 1)At offset 0000E3BB (0E3BBh) you should find the values "8B" and "C6".
4. Do not continue if you are unable to find these values.
5. Change the values "8B C6" to read "90 90" and save the changes.
6. Run these commands to update the system files:
7. copy c:\windows\system32\sfc_os1.dll c:\windows\system32\sfc_os.dll /y
8. copy c:\windows\system32\sfc_os1.dll c:\windows\system32\dllcache\sfc_os.dll /y
9. If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD, click Cancel.
10. Restart Windows for the change to take effect.
Once these files have been updated apply the registry setting above.
How to disable countdown shutdown ?
The warning will state "This shutdown was initiated by NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM". The message will read Windows must now restart because the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service terminated unexpectedly.
To stop shutdown go to run and apply “ SHUTDOWN –A ” ( temp )
To stop this countdown message.
Go to run and type “services.msc”
Then select “Remote Procedure Call (RPC)” and take the properties
Go to “recovery” Tab
Select “ Take no Action” instead of “restart the computer”
Apply this In three columns
Then press “Apply” and “OK”
Close services. And restart the PC
Why I cannot open taskmanager , regedit , msconfig ?
When you open MSCONFIG, Registry Editor or Task Manager, they flash for a second and quit and some times it gives you an error” Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator”. This symptom is caused by Viruses. These three are important system utilities which the viruses target.
Download RRT.exe and run to fix this issue ( remember to update your antivirus and remove the virus )
How to convert FAT32 to NTFS ?
Find the advantages/disadvantages of using ntfs. from the fillowing link
http://thesource.ofallevil.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/core/fncc_fil_orws.mspx?mfr=true
1. I recoment you to take a backup before doing this
2. Click the button.
3. Click . (more run commands)
4. Enter "cmd" into the text field labeled "Open".
5. Click the button.
6. Enter the command "convert c: /fs:ntfs" to convert the C: partition from FAT32 to NTFS.
7. When prompted, enter the volume label for the partition.
How to Speed up Network Browsing ?
There was a bug in windows 2000 that would cause the scheduled tasks folder to be searched when ever the user would browse network drives. Microsoft developed a fix for this bug. The fix fixed the problem and it also had nice side affect of speeding up browsing of Microsoft networks. Below are instructions how to apply the fix.
1. Open up regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace
3. Find a key named {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
4. Right click on it and delete it.
5. Restart
How to change Desktop icons text background transparent?
Right click on My Computer, and then click Properties.
In the System Properties dialog, click the advanced tab.
Under Performance, click Settings.
On the Visual Effects tab, make sure Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop is selected. Click Ok, and then click Ok again.
Also make sure that Smooth edges of screen fonts is checked, it is also needed.
If it is not ready Do the following,
right-click the desktop, point to Arrange Icons By and make sure that Lock Web Items on Desktop is un-checked
How to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit edition of Windows
If you are not sure which version of Windows that you are running or whether it is a 32-bit version or 64-bit version, open System Information (Msinfo32.exe), and review the value that is listed for System Type. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Run, or click Start Search.
2. Type msinfo32.exe and then press ENTER.
3. In System Information, review the value for System Type.
o For 32-bit editions of Windows, the System Type value is x86-based PC.
o For 64-bit editions of Windows, the System Type value is x64-based PC.
How to configure ( enable-disable ) Windows XP for log on automatically?
You can configure Windows XP to automate the logon process
1. (click Start, then Run to get to the 'Run' box), then in the run box execute this command:
control userpasswords2
2. You will see a check box labeled 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer'.
Remove the check from this check box.
3. Click on OK.
4. You'll be prompted to enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on with, and then click OK. Follow @aleemxp
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