Sys Admin - Windows

Vista guide how to use disk utility

2009-05-02T23:31:00.000-07:00

In windows vista there is a disk utility which checks your hard disk for error, bad sectors and recover information. You can troubleshoot your hard disk in windows vista. this is useful vista guide to check your hard disk.

In order to check a disk in Windows Vista, go to my computer and select the drive you want to check right-click on the disk and choose Properties as shown in below snap.

On the Properties page, click the Tools tab and click Check Now.

Select the options automatically fix file system error and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors checkboxes and click Start.

You cannot check the disk while it is in use. Windows vista perform disk check when in restart by choosing Schedule disk check.

Upon restart, you will see following screen which indicate that disk is checked for errors and repaired if needed.

how to connect or network windows vista and windows xp

2009-05-02T23:30:00.000-07:00

now windows vista on his way and windows xp network is already established. so few vista network problems like vista not recognizing xp on home network. Or may be you installed new microsoft vista and want to add microsoft vista to xp network or looking for help how to connect vista on network with xp.

how to connect or network windows vista and windows xp

In windows vista network setting menu is in the start bar by default and easily available for simple user and easy to configure.

In the start bar find Network option.
Then select “Networking and Sharing Centre”
Here you can configure network, manage settings for network, add Computers to Your Network and Repair Connections. This is simple compare to windows xp.

Networking between XP and Vista

Many time windows vista and windows xp in a same network but both machine are not able to see each other. Main reason is windows vista automatically takes name of network as “workgroup” and in windows xp default name is “mshome”. If you make sure that both computer have same network name.
You can change the network name in windows xp by right click on my computer
Choose property
Then select computer name option
Then at the bottom workgroup name give the name what ever you like and
Apply and then ok
You need to restart your windows xp system to apply changes.

To change network name in windows vista
Right click on my computer and then property
Systems many, select change setting
It will pop up computer name, change the workgroup name.
And apply and ok

Vista tips for Printer Sharing

2009-05-02T23:25:00.000-07:00

There may be only one pc for group of computer. And you would like to share printer for entire office or may be you want to give temporary printer access for some Windows Vista user. For this you have to do windows vista printer sharing. This Vista tips will guide you steps for printer sharing for windows vista workgroup.
To share a printer within a workgroup, enable printer sharing on the host PC (where printer cable connected). After enabling printer sharing it allow other network pc to see the shared printer. Open the windows vista Control Panel by clicking on the Start Menu > Control Panel:

Then, click View Network Status and Tasks:

If printer sharing is disabled, click the button next to Printer Sharing, then Turn on Printer Sharing and click Apply:

Printer sharing is now enabled on the windows vista host computer, allowing access to the connected printers.

now go the pc where you want to share your printer, now go to network neighborhood and find the pc where printer is connected. Once you have found the shared printer you wish to use, right click on it and select Connect

Sometime it asks for username and password from host computer to allow access for other computer. Enter username and password for windows vista. Now vista install required driver and add access to the shared printer.
Windows Vista should now install the required drivers and add access to the shared printer, allowing you to print from any application.
This Windows vista tips for printer sharing work on workgroup base Network.

Vista Tips to Recover Deleted Files

2009-05-02T23:17:00.000-07:00

Each post has new windows vista tips. In this post I Explained how to recover deleted files from windows vista.
Windows vista System Restore makes it possible to roll back important system files to previous dates. But it is also possible to restore single file or documents those are deleted or modified. System restore point automatically generates everyday.

now make sure system restore is enabled. Now go to the folder where file was saved. Now right click in is and choose the tab Restore Previous Versions as shown in the figure.

It loads Folder Properties with a list of previous saved versions of the folder. As shown in the figure it has 1 restore point. If more than one vista restore point that select 1 by clicking it.

You have three options to access the old files - either Open, Copy or Restore.
• Open allows you to browse the archive of the folder from the restore date, letting you drag and drop any number of files out of the archive (probably the easiest method).
• Copy will prompt you to select a destination folder to copy all of the backup archive to. This is useful if you want to restore the entire folder to a new location.
• Restore will overwrite the currently selected folder with all the files from the restore point (overwriting any modifications). Only use this if you are aware any file since this restore date will be overwritten.
this Windows vista tip help to recover your deleted files

Delete the recycle bin folder at DOS level

2009-05-02T23:16:00.000-07:00

Delete the recycled directories (each partition has its own recycled directory) Export [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\BitBucket] when the bin is empty,
and import it after deleting the directories (contains the # of files in the bin) Export
USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\DefaultIcon] when
the bin is empty, and import it after deleting the directories (controls which icon [full/empty bin] is
displayed) Note: I used to delete the recycled directories under Windows 98. I do not know whether it works or not under Windows 2000 and XP.

FDISK Tutorial

2009-04-30T02:28:00.000-07:00

The Basics of Fdisk:
Primary partitions are the only one that are bootable. They're always the C: drive when active. Normally you can only have one (more with some special tricks etc.) Extended partitions are needed when you want more than one partition. You can only have ONE Extended partition. Logical Drives come into the Extended partition. They are handy since you know that you can only have one Primary and one Extended so you can get more than only two partitions. They would be your D:, E:, etc. drives.

First you need to reboot your system with the Boot Disk inserted.

1.At the A: prompt start "FDISK."

2.If asked to use Large Disc support say Yes.

3.The first screen looks like this:

Create Dos Partition or Logical Drive
Set Active Partition
Delete Partitions or Logical DOS Drives
Display Partition Information
Change current fixed drive. (In case you have two or more Hard Drivess)
So, to prepare you hopefully did a backup from your data. You did, didn't you ?!

4.Next we need to remove the existing partitions. So go to 3.

5.Next screen like this:

Delete Primary DOS
Delete Extended DOS
Delete Logical Drives
Delete Non-DOS
Delete always in the following order

Logical (All) > Extended > Primary (Last)

6.Go back to first screen after all partitions have been removed.

7.Now we need to setup our new partitions. Go to 1.

This screen looks like this:

Create Primary DOS
Create Extended DOS
Create Logical DOS Drives
Here we create in the following order

Primary > Extended > Logical Drives.

8.First create the Primary. If asked to use all space say No and enter the amount you wish for the C: drive. It should be set automatically to be the (only) Active partition. If not it may ask you or you have to select "2. Set active partition" from the main menu.

9.Next create the Extended Partition. Use all space left.

It probably advances automatically to the next step, creating the Logical DOS Drives.

10.Enter the amount you wish for the D: partition and than the rest for the third partition.

Think first about the size for the partitions.

OK now we're finished with FDISK so just exit it. Next you need to reboot with the disc still inserted and Format all partitions (the C: partition might need to be formatted with "format c: /s", check the Win95 tip). Another reboot and you can go ahead and install Windows.

When your system supports booting from CD just insert the Windows CD and reboot. The setup will start.

If not, follow these steps:

Win98: insert Boot Disk and CD, reboot, choose "2. boot with CDROM support" and once you're at the prompt change to your CD-drive letter (depends on your partition setup) and enter "setup".
Win95: You must format the C: partition with "Format C: /s"!. Next install your CDROM driver, reboot, insert the Win95 CD, change to the CD-driveletter, enter "setup".
I hope I made no mistakes.

Charge Your Mobile With Peepal Leaves ||| No Electricity Required

2009-04-30T02:27:00.000-07:00

Now, you do not require any mobile charger to charge your mobiles. Only there is need to use green leaf of peepal tree and after some time your mobile will get charged..

No soon the people came to learn this development, they tested it and found encouraging results. If your mobile has been discharged and you are inside a jungle then you need not to use any charger. You Should pluck two peepal leaves and your work would be done.

It is very good idea and easy to charge your mobile. You would have to open your mobile battery and connect it with peepal leaf. After that without shaking mobile set you should set the battery in your mobile set. After some time your mobile would be charged.

Though it is unbelievable but as soon as the residents of Chitrakoot came to know about the discovery they could not believe the news. But when they saw it practically then the incident proved true.

Now hundreds of mobile holders are using this technique and charging their mobiles.

Whereas according to the botanists, it is just changing mutual energy into electrical energy power can be saved in battery. Similarly, it is also possible. They said that it is the subject of research.

Step by Step guide to charge your mobile battery using peepal leaf

1- Open your mobile cover

2- Take out your battery

3- Take two to three fresh leaves of peepal/pipal/ ashwattha tree

4- Touch the stub of these leaves on your mobile battery terminal for a minute

5- Clean the mobile battery terminal with the soft cloth

6- Put your battery again in your mobile and switch it on

7- Now you can see the result

8- If required repeat the process with fresh leaves

forgotten Vista Administrator password

2009-04-30T02:26:00.001-07:00

Steps to crack Windows Vista logon account password (in case of
forgotten Vista Administrator password)

# Reboot the Windows Vista and boot up with Windows Vista installation DVD.

# While the Windows Vista installation interface pops up, click the
Repair You Computer link at the bottom-left corner.

# Next, the System Recovery Options dialog box appears. There are few
options that related to repairing Windows Vista, looks like Recovery
Console in Windows XP:

Startup Repair options is used to automatically fix problems that are
preventing Windows Vista from starting.

System Restore to restore Windows Vista setting to an earlier point in time.

Windows Complete PC Restore to restore Windows Vista from a full system backup.

Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool could be the first Microsoft memory
tester toolkit that bundled with Windows setup media.

Command Prompt is the target option of this Vista hacking guide. Click
on this option now.

# In the Vista Command Prompt, type mmc.exe and press ENTER key to
bring up the Microsoft Management Console.

# Click on the File menu, select Add / Remove Snap-in option, locate
and select the Local Users and Groups on the left panel, and click Add
button to add it to the right panel.

# Now, the Choose Target Machine dialog box pop up. Keep the default
setting by clicking the Finish button – that means using the Local
Users and Groups snap-in to manage this local computer, and not
another computer in network.

# Click OK button and return to MMC windows. Under the Root Console in
left panel, double-click Local Users and Group that was added earlier.
Click on User folder, locate and right-click the target Vista logon
account that found in the right panel.

Guess you should know what to do now. Select the Set Password from the
right-click menu to set a new password / reset old password.

100 Free Sms Sending Sites

2009-04-30T02:17:00.000-07:00

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Computer Acronyms

2009-04-27T05:07:00.001-07:00

ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port
ALI - Acer Labs, Incorporated
ALU - Arithmetic Logic Unit
AMD - Advanced Micro Devices
APC - American Power Conversion
ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ASIC - Application Specific Integrated Circuit
ASPI - Advanced SCSI Programming Interface
AT - Advanced Technology
ATI - ATI Technologies Inc.
ATX - Advanced Technology Extended

--- B ---
BFG - BFG Technologies
BIOS - Basic Input Output System
BNC - Barrel Nut Connector

--- C ---
CAS - Column Address Signal
CD - Compact Disk
CDR - Compact Disk Recorder
CDRW - Compact Disk Re-Writer
CD-ROM - Compact Disk - Read Only Memory
CFM - Cubic Feet per Minute (ft�/min)
CMOS - Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CPU - Central Processing Unit
CTX - CTX Technology Corporation (Commited to Excellence)

--- D ---

DDR - Double Data Rate
DDR-SDRAM - Double Data Rate - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
DFI - DFI Inc. (Design for Innovation)
DIMM - Dual Inline Memory Module
DRAM - Dynamic Random Access Memory
DPI - Dots Per Inch
DSL - See ASDL
DVD - Digital Versatile Disc
DVD-RAM - Digital Versatile Disk - Random Access Memory

--- E ---
ECC - Error Correction Code
ECS - Elitegroup Computer Systems
EDO - Extended Data Out
EEPROM - Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EPROM - Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EVGA - EVGA Corporation

--- F ---
FC-PGA - Flip Chip Pin Grid Array
FDC - Floppy Disk Controller
FDD - Floppy Disk Drive
FPS - Frame Per Second
FPU - Floating Point Unit
FSAA - Full Screen Anti-Aliasing
FS - For Sale
FSB - Front Side Bus

--- G ---
GB - Gigabytes
GBps - Gigabytes per second or Gigabits per second
GDI - Graphical Device Interface
GHz - GigaHertz

--- H ---
HDD - Hard Disk Drive
HIS - Hightech Information System Limited
HP - Hewlett-Packard Development Company
HSF - Heatsink-Fan

--- I ---
IBM - International Business Machines Corporation
IC - Integrated Circuit
IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics
IFS- Item for Sale
IRQ - Interrupt Request
ISA - Industry Standard Architecture
ISO - International Standards Organization

--- J ---
JBL - JBL (Jame B. Lansing) Speakers
JVC - JVC Company of America

- K ---
Kbps - Kilobits Per Second
KBps - KiloBytes per second

--- L ---
LG - LG Electronics
LAN - Local Are Network
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
LDT - Lightning Data Transport
LED - Light Emitting Diode

--- M ---
MAC - Media Access Control
MB � MotherBoard or Megabyte
MBps - Megabytes Per Second
Mbps - Megabits Per Second or Megabits Per Second
MHz - MegaHertz
MIPS - Million Instructions Per Second
MMX - Multi-Media Extensions
MSI - Micro Star International

--- N ---
NAS - Network Attached Storage
NAT - Network Address Translation
NEC - NEC Corporation
NIC - Network Interface Card

--- O ---
OC - Overclock (Over Clock)
OCZ - OCZ Technology
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer

--- P ---
PC - Personal Computer
PCB - Printed Circuit Board
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect
PDA - Personal Digital Assistant
PCMCIA - Peripheral Component Microchannel Interconnect Architecture
PGA - Professional Graphics Array
PLD - Programmable Logic Device
PM - Private Message / Private Messaging
PnP - Plug 'n Play
PNY - PNY Technology
POST - Power On Self Test
PPPoA - Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM
PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
PQI - PQI Corporation
PSU - Power Supply Unit

--- R ---
RAID - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
RAM - Random Access Memory
RAMDAC - Random Access Memory Digital Analog Convertor
RDRAM - Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory
ROM - Read Only Memory
RPM - Revolutions Per Minute

--- S ---
SASID - Self-scanned Amorphous Silicon Integrated Display
SCA - SCSI Configured Automatically
SCSI - Small Computer System Interface
SDRAM - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
SECC - Single Edge Contact Connector
SODIMM - Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
SPARC - Scalable Processor ArChitecture
SOHO - Small Office Home Office
SRAM - Static Random Access Memory
SSE - Streaming SIMD Extensions
SVGA - Super Video Graphics Array
S/PDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interface

--- T ---
TB - Terabytes
TBps - Terabytes per second
Tbps - Terabits per second
TDK - TDK Electronics
TEC - Thermoelectric Cooler
TPC - TipidPC
TWAIN - Technology Without An Important Name

--- U ---
UART - Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USB - Universal Serial Bus
UTP - Unshieled Twisted Pair

--- V ---
VCD - Video CD
VPN - Virtual Private Network

--- W ---
WAN - Wide Area Network
WTB - Want to Buy
WYSIWYG - What You See Is What You Get

--- X ---
XGA - Extended Graphics Array
XFX - XFX Graphics, a Division of Pine
XMS - Extended Memory Specification
XT - Extended Technology

Convert To Basic And Dynamic Disks In Windows Xp

2009-04-27T05:06:00.001-07:00

Windows XP Professional supports two types of disk storage: basic and dynamic. Basic disk storage uses partition-oriented disks. A basic disk contains basic volumes (primary partitions, extended partitions, and logical drives).

Dynamic disk storage uses volume-oriented disks, and includes features that basic disks do not, such as the ability to create volumes that span multiple disks (spanned and striped volumes).

General Notes
Before you change a basic disk to a dynamic disk, note these items:

You must have at least 1 megabyte (MB) of free space on any master boot record (MBR) disk that you want to convert. This space is automatically reserved when the partition or volume is created in Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional. However, it may not be available on partitions or volumes that are created in other operating systems.

When you convert to a dynamic disk, the existing partitions or logical drives on the basic disk are converted to simple volumes on the dynamic disk.

After you convert to a dynamic disk, the dynamic volumes cannot be changed back to partitions. You must first delete all dynamic volumes on the disk, and then convert the dynamic disk back to a basic disk. If you want to keep your data, you must first back up or move the data to another volume.

After you convert to a dynamic disk, local access to the dynamic disk is limited to Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000.

If your disk contains multiple installations of Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000, do not convert to a dynamic disk. The conversion operation removes partition entries for all partitions on the disk with the exception of the system and boot volumes for the current operating system.

Dynamic disks are not supported on portable computers or Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.

Before you change a dynamic disk back to a basic disk, note that all existing volumes must be deleted from the disk before you can convert it back to a basic disk. If you want to keep your data, back up the data, or move your data to another volume.

How to Convert a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk

To convert a basic disk to a dynamic disk:

1) Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.

2) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

3) Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.

4) In the left pane, click Disk Management.

5) In the lower-right pane, right-click the basic disk that you want to convert, and then click Convert to Dynamic Disk.

NOTE:You must right-click the gray area that contains the disk title on the left side of the Details pane. For example, right-click Disk 0.

6) Select the check box that is next to the disk that you want to convert (if it is not already selected), and then clickOK.

7) Click Details if you want to view the list of volumes in the disk.

8) Click Convert.

9) Click Yes when you are prompted to convert, and then click OK.

How to Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk

To change a dynamic disk back to a basic disk:

1) Back up all the data on all the volumes on the disk you want to convert to a basic disk.

2) Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.

3) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

4) Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.

5) In the left pane, click Disk Management.

6) Right-click a volume on the dynamic disk that you want to change to a basic disk, and then click Delete Volume.

7) Click Yes when you are prompted to delete the volume.

8) Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each volume on the dynamic disk.

9) After you have deleted all the volumes on the dynamic disk, right-click the dynamic disk that you want to change to a basic disk, and then click Convert to Basic Disk.

NOTE:You must right-click the gray area that contains the disk title on the left side of the Details pane. For example, right-click Disk 1.

Converting to NTFS

2009-04-27T05:05:00.000-07:00

Converting to NTFS

Your hard drive must be formatted with a file system such as FAT, FAT32 or NTFS so that Windows can be installed on to it. This system determines how files are named, organised and stored on the drive. If you’re not using it already, NTFS (New Technology File System) is recommended for Windows XP because of the additional functionality it offers. If your PC came with Windows XP pre-installed then there’s a chance that you’re already using NTFS. If you’ve upgraded from Windows 98 or Windows Me you may still be using FAT or FAT 32. The option to change over to NTFS would have been available during the upgrade process. Don’t worry if you skipped this as it’s possible to convert at any time from within Windows XP without losing any data.

The recommended option
There are a number of features in Windows XP that will only work if the NTFS file system is present, which is why it’s suggested you make use of it. File and folder permissions, encryption and privacy options are just some of those you’ll be able to access. In particular, those of you who have set up user accounts will find NTFS invaluable. For instance, if you continue to use FAT or FAT32 anyone with physical access to the drive will be able to access the files and folders that are stored there. However, with NTFS you’ll be able to use a level of encryption (Professional Edition only) that will enable you to protect your data.

You’ll also find NTFS more reliable in that it’s more able to recover from disk errors than its FAT or FAT32 counterparts. A log of all disk activity is kept so should a crash occur, Windows XP can use this information to repair the file system when your PC boots up again. To find out what file system you’re using, open My Computer, right-click your main hard drive and choose Properties. Take a look at the General tab to see confirmation of the file system that’s in use.

Convert now
You can use the convert tool in Windows XP to change the file system on your hard disk from FAT or FAT32 to NTFS. The whole process is safe and your existing data won’t be destroyed. To begin, click Start -> Run, type cmd and press [Return]. At the command prompt type convert c: /fs:ntfs and press [Return] (where ‘c’ is the letter of the drive you’re converting). When you try and run the convert utility, it’s likely that Windows XP will be using your paging file so the process won’t be completed immediately. Therefore, you’ll see a brief message on screen informing you that the conversion will take place instead the next time Windows starts up. Having restarted, the Check Disk utility will run, the conversion will be performed automatically and you may find that your PC will reboot twice more.

The benefits
With your drive now running NTFS, it’s time to take advantage of the new options that are available. Having created a number of different user accounts you can now control the level of access that’s granted to individual users. For example, there are going to be certain files and folders that you’ll want some users to be able to access but not others. If you have Windows XP Professional Edition you can do this immediately.

Right-click any file or folder, choose Properties and select the Security tab. A dialog will be displayed showing the names of all your users. Alongside will be two columns which enable you to select levels of access for each of them, the permissions include Full Control, Modify, Read and Write. You can then check the appropriate box to determine whether or not to Allow or Deny a particular permission. For Windows XP Home Edition users, the Security tab won’t be immediately available. To access this option you’ll need to restart your PC, pressing [F8] until a menu appears. Next select Safe Mode and wait for Windows XP to start up. You can then set your options in the same way.

Another feature is NTFS compression. It’s quick and seamless as your file or folder is decompressed automatically when you access it. (Don’t confuse this with a Zip compression utility where the files need to be extracted before they can be accessed.) Although you may have used NTFS compression on a file or folder, there’s no way of telling just by looking at it. To remedy this, open My Computer, click Tools -> Folder Options and select the View tab. Under Advanced settings, scroll down and check the option ‘Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color’, then click Apply and OK. Take a look at your compressed items in My Computer and you’ll see the text label has changed from black to blue. Something else that’s exclusive to Professional Edition users is the Encrypting File System (EFS). You can use this to protect your important data so that no one else can read it. Your encrypted files and folders will only be accessible when you have logged into your user account successfully.

Delete An "undeletable" File

2009-04-27T04:50:00.001-07:00

Open a Command Prompt window and leave it open.
Close all open programs.
Click Start, Run and enter TASKMGR.EXE
Go to the Processes tab and End Process on Explorer.exe.
Leave Task Manager open.
Go back to the Command Prompt window and change to the directory the AVI (or other undeletable file) is located in.
At the command prompt type DEL where is the file you wish to delete.
Go back to Task Manager, click File, New Task and enter EXPLORER.EXE to restart the GUI shell.
Close Task Manager.

Or you can try this

Open Notepad.exe

Click File>Save As..>

locate the folder where ur undeletable file is

Choose 'All files' from the file type box

click once on the file u wanna delete so its name appears in the 'filename' box

put a " at the start and end of the filename
(the filename should have the extension of the undeletable file so it will overwrite it)

click save,

It should ask u to overwrite the existing file, choose yes and u can delete it as normal

Here's a manual way of doing it. I'll take this off once you put into your first post zain.

1. Start
2. Run
3. Type: command
4. To move into a directory type: cd c:\*** (The stars stand for your folder)
5. If you cannot access the folder because it has spaces for example Program Files or Kazaa Lite folder you have to do the following. instead of typing in the full folder name only take the first 6 letters then put a ~ and then 1 without spaces. Example: cd c:\progra~1\kazaal~1
6. Once your in the folder the non-deletable file it in type in dir - a list will come up with everything inside.
7. Now to delete the file type in del ***.bmp, txt, jpg, avi, etc... And if the file name has spaces you would use the special 1st 6 letters followed by a ~ and a 1 rule. Example: if your file name was bad file.bmp you would type once in the specific folder thorugh command, del badfil~1.bmp and your file should be gone. Make sure to type in the correct extension.

Delete Files From The Recent File List In Windows

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This tip requires a change to the Windows Registry. Please see the MSFN Guide "Backup Your Registry" if you are new to the Windows Registry.

Windows Media Player (WMP) is a built-in application that allows you to play multimedia files. Like many other applications, WMP remembers the most recently played files and displays them in the Recent File List under the File menu. This feature is useful if you regularly play certain files, but you may want to clear the list if you share the computer and a user account or create archives and CDs.

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.

Windows Server 2008 Technologies

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Web

Windows Server 2008 gives you the ability to deliver rich Web-based experiences efficiently and effectively, with improved administration and diagnostics, development and application tools, and lower infrastructure costs.

Internet Information Services 7.0: Windows Server 2008 delivers a unified platform for Web publishing that integrates Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, ASP.NET, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. IIS 7.0 is a major enhancement to the existing Windows Web server and plays a central role in integrating Web platform technologies. IIS 7.0 helps developers and administrators alike maximize their control over network/Internet interfaces through key functionality pillars that include delegated administration, enhanced security and a reduced attack surface area, integrated application and health management for Web services, and improved administration tools.

Virtualization

With its built-in server virtualization technology, Windows Server 2008 enables you to reduce costs, increase hardware utilization, optimize your infrastructure, and improve server availability.

Terminal Services: Windows Server 2008 introduces new functionality in Terminal Services to connect to remote computers and applications. Terminal Services RemoteApp completely integrates applications running on a terminal server with users' desktops such that they behave as if they were running on an individual user's local computer; users can run programs from a remote location side-by-side with their local programs. Terminal Services Web Access permits this same flexibility of remote application access via Web browser, granting an even wider variety of ways user can access and use programs executing on a terminal server. These features in conjunction with Terminal Services Gateway allow users to access remote desktops and remote applications via HTTPS in a firewall-friendly manner.

Security

Windows Server 2008 is the most secure Windows Server ever. Its hardened operating system and security innovations, including Network Access Protection, Federated Rights Management, and Read-Only Domain Controller, provide unprecedented levels of protection for your network, your data, and your business.

Network Access Protection (NAP): A new framework that allows an IT administrator to define health requirements for the network and to restrict computers that do not meet these requirements from communicating with the network. NAP enforces administrator-defined policies that describe the health requirements for the given organization. For example, health requirements may be defined to include all updates to the operating system be installed, or having antivirus or antispyware software installed and updated. In this way, network administrators can define the baseline level of protection all computers carry when connecting to the network.

Microsoft BitLocker provides additional security for your data through full volume encryption on multiple drives, even when the system is in unauthorized hands or running a different operating system time, data, and control.

Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC): A new type of domain controller configuration in the Windows Server 2008 operating system that makes it possible for organizations to easily deploy a domain controller in locations where the physical security of a domain controller cannot be guaranteed. An RODC hosts a read-only replica of the Active Directory directory services database for a given domain. Prior to this release, users who had to authenticate with a domain controller, but were in a branch office that could not provide adequate physical security for a domain controller, had to authenticate over a wide area network (WAN). In many cases, this was not an efficient solution. By placing a read-only Active Directory database replica closer to branch users, these users can benefit from faster logon times and more efficient access to authentication resources on the network, even in environments with inadequate physical security to deploy a traditional domain controller.

Failover Clustering: Improvements are aimed to makes it easier to configure server clusters while providing protection and availability of your data and applications. By using the new Validate Tool in failover clusters, you can perform tests to determine whether your system, storage, and network configuration is suitable for a cluster. With failover clusters in Windows Server 2008, administrators can carry out setup and migration tasks, as well as management and operations tasks more easily. Improvements to the cluster infrastructure help administrators maximize availability of the services they provide to users, achieve better storage and network performance and improve security.

Solid Foundation for Business Workloads

Windows Server 2008 is the most flexible and robust Windows Server operating system to date. With new technologies and features such as Server Core, PowerShell, Windows Deployment Services, and enhanced networking and clustering technologies, Windows Server 2008 provides you the most versatile and reliable Windows platform for all of your workload and application requirements.

Server Core: Beginning with the Beta 2 release of Windows Server 2008, administrators can choose to install Windows Server with only the services required to perform the DHCP, DNS, file server, or domain controller roles. This new installation option will not install non-essential services and applications and will provide base server functionality without any extra overhead. While the Server Core installation option is a fully functioning mode of the operating system supporting one of the designate roles, it does not include the server graphic user interface (GUI). Because Server Core installations include only what is required for the designated roles, a Server Core installation will typically require less maintenance and fewer updates as there are fewer components to manage. In other words, since there are fewer programs and components installed and running on the server, there are fewer attack vectors exposed to the network, resulting in a reduced attack surface. If a security flaw or vulnerability is discovered in a component that is not installed, a patch is not required.

Windows PowerShell: A new command-line shell with over 130 tools and an integrated scripting language. It enables administrator to more easily control and securely automate routine system administration tasks, especially across multiple servers. Windows PowerShell does not require you to migrate your existing scripts, and it is ideally suited for automation of new Windows Server 2008 features. A new admin-focused scripting language, and consistent syntax and utilities, Windows PowerShell accelerates automation of system administration tasks—such as Active Directory, Terminal Server, and Internet Information Server (IIS) 7.0—and improves your organization's ability to address the unique system management problems of your environment.

Windows PowerShell is easy to adopt, learn, and use, because it does not require a background in programming, and it works with your existing IT infrastructure, existing scripts, and existing command-line tools.

Server Manager: A new feature that is included in Windows Server 2008. It is a "one-stop-shop" designed to guide Information Technology administrators through the end-to-end process of installing, configuring, and managing server roles and features that are part of Windows Server 2008. Server Manager replaces and consolidates a number of features from Microsoft Windows Server 2003 such as Manage Your Server, Configure Your Server, and Add or Remove Windows Components. You can use Server Manager to configure various "roles" and "features" on your machine.

Windows Deployment Services (WDS): An updated and redesigned Windows Server 2008 version of Remote Installation Services (RIS), WDS assists with the rapid adoption and deployment of image-based Windows operating systems. WDS allows network-based installation of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 to "bare metal" computers (no operating system installed), and even supports mixed environments including Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Windows Deployment Services thus provides an end-to-end solution for deployment of Windows operating systems to client and server computers and reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) and complexity of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista deployments.

10 New Features in Windows Server 2008

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#1: Server Core. Here is where the world could really change for Microsoft going forward: Imagine a cluster of low-overhead, virtualized, GUI-free server OSes running core roles like DHCP and DNS in protected environments, all to themselves, managed by way of a single terminal.

Beginning with Windows Server 2008, the baggage is optional. As product manager Ward Ralston told BetaNews in an interview published earlier this week, the development team has already set up Beta 3 to handle eight roles, and the final release may support more.

What's more, with the proper setup, admins can manage remote Server Core installations using a local GUI that presents the data from the GUI-less remote servers. "We have scripts that you can install that enable [TCP] port 3389," Ralston told us, "so you can administer it with Terminal Services. [So] if you're sitting at a full install version and let's say I bring up the DNS, I can connect to a Server Core running DNS, and I can administer it from another machine using the GUI on this one. So you're not just roped into the command line for all administration. We see the majority of IT pros using existing GUIs or using PowerShell that leverages WMI [Windows Management Instrumentation] running on Server Core, to perform administration."

But a later, more "component-ized" version of .NET without the graphics functionality may run within Server Core. This could complete a troika, if you will, resulting in the lightest-weight and most manageable servers Microsoft has ever produced. It may take another five years for enterprises to finally complete the migration, but once they do...this changes everything.

2: PowerShell. At last. For two years, we've been told it'll be part of Longhorn, then not really part of Longhorn, then a separate free download that'll support Longhorn, then the underpinning for Exchange Server 2007. Now we know it's a part of the shipping operating system: the radically new command line tool that can either supplement or completely replace GUI-based administration.
Last week at WinHEC, Windows Server programming chief Iain McDonald flat out proclaimed, "If I could set the direction of it, I would like to make PowerShell the default shell for Windows. That's my personal bias."
At TechEd 2007 in Orlando in early June, we'll be seeing some new examples of PowerShell in the WS2K8 work environment - hopefully unhindered now that the product is shipping along with the public Beta 3...at least unless someone changes his mind. We hope that phase of PowerShell's history is past it now.

#3: Windows Server Virtualization. Even pared down a bit, the Viridian project will still provide enterprises with the single most effective tool to date for reducing total cost of ownership...to emerge from Microsoft. Many will argue virtualization is still an open market, thanks to VMware; and for perhaps the next few years, VMware may continue to be the feature leader in this market.

But Viridian's drive to leverage hardware-based virtualization support from both Intel and AMD has helped drive those manufacturers to roll out their hardware support platforms in a way that a third party - even one as influential as VMware - might not have accomplished.

#4: Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA). That's right, Microsoft has actually standardized the error - more accurately, the protocol by which applications report to the system what errors they have uncovered. You'd think this would already have been done.

"One of the problems facing error reporting is that there's so many different ways that devices report errors," remarked Russinovich. "There's no standardization across the hardware ecosystem. So that made it very difficult to write an application, up to now, that can aggregate all these different error sources and present them in a unified way. It means a lot of specific code for each of these types of sources, and it makes it very hard for any one application to deliver you a good error diagnostic and management interface."

Now, with hardware-oriented errors all being reported using the same socketed interface, third-party software can conceivably mitigate and manage problems, reopening a viable software market category for management tools.

#5: Address Space Load Randomization (ASLR) Perhaps one of the most controversial added features already, especially since its debut in Vista, ASLR makes certain that no two subsequent instances of an operating system load the same system drivers in the same place in memory each time.

Malware, Mark Russinovich described it (as only he can), is essentially a blob of code that refuses to be supported by standard system services. "Because it's isn't actually loaded the way a normal process is, it would never link with the operating system services that it might want to use," he described. "So if it wants to do anything with the OS like drop a file onto your disk, it's got to know where those operating system services live.

"The way that malware authors have worked around this chicken-and-egg kind of situation," he continued, "is, because Windows didn't previously randomize load addresses, that meant that if they wanted to call something in KERNEL32.DLL, KERNEL32.DLL on Service Pack 2 will always load in the same location in memory, on a 32-bit system. Every time the system boots, regardless of whose machine you're looking at. That made it possible for them to just generate tables of where functions were located."

Now, with each system service likely to occupy one of 256 randomly selected locations in memory, offset by plus or minus 16 MB of randomized address space, the odds of malware being able to locate a system service on its own have increased from elementary to astronomical.

6: SMB2 network file system. Long, long ago, SMB was adopted as the network file system for Windows. While it was an adequate choice at the time, Russinovich believes, "SMB has kind of outlived its life as a scalable, high-performance network file system."

So SMB2 finally replaces it. With media files having attained astronomical sizes, servers need to be able to deal with them expeditiously. Russinovich noted that in internal tests, SMB2 on media servers delivered thirty to forty times faster file system performance than Windows Server 2003. He repeated the figure to make certain we realized he meant a 4000% boost.

#7: Kernel Transaction Manager. This is a feature which developers can take advantage of, which could greatly reduce, if not eliminate, one of the most frequent causes of System Registry and file system corruption: multiple threads seeking access to the same resource.

In a formal database, a set of instructed changes is stored in memory, in sequence, and then "committed" all at once as a formal transaction. This way, other users aren't given a snapshot of the database in the process of being changed - the changes appear to happen all at once. This feature is finally being utilized in the System Registry of both Vista and Windows Server 2008.

#8: Clean service shutdown. One of Windows' historical problems concerns its system shutdown procedure. In XP, once shutdown begins, the system starts a 20-second timer. After that time is up, it signals the user whether she wants to terminate the application herself, perhaps prematurely. For Windows Server, that same 20-second timer may be the lifeclock for an application, even one that's busy spooling ever-larger blocks of data to the disk.

In WS2K8, that 20-second countdown has been replaced with a service that will keep applications given the signal all the time they need to shut down, as long as they continually signal back that they're indeed shutting down. Russinovich said developers were skeptical at first about whether this new procedure ceded too much power to applications; but in practice, they decided the cleaner overall shutdowns were worth the trade-of.

#9: Parallel session creation. "Prior to Server 2008, session creation was a serial operation," Russinovich reminded us. "If you've got a Terminal Server system, or you've got a home system where you're logging into more than one user at the same time, those are sessions. And the serialization of the session initialization caused a bottleneck on large Terminal Services systems. So Monday morning, everybody gets to work, they all log onto their Terminal Services system like a few hundred people supported by the system, and they've all got to wait in line to have their session initialized, because of the way session initialization was architected."

The new session model in both Vista and WS2K8 can initiate at least four sessions in parallel, or even more if a server has more than four processors. "If you've got a Vista machine where this architecture change actually was introduced, and you've got multiple Media Center extenders, those media center extenders are going to be able to connect up to the Media Center in parallel," he added. "So if you have a media center at home, and you send all their kids to their rooms and they all turn on their media extenders at the same time, they're going to be streaming media faster from their Vista machines then if you had Media Center on a XP machine."

10: The self-healing NTFS file system. Ever since the days of DOS, an error in the file system meant that a volume had to be taken offline for it to be remedied. In WS2K8, a new system service works in the background that can detect a file system error, and perform a healing process without anyone taking the server down.

"So if there's a corruption detected someplace in the data structure, an NTFS worker thread is spawned," Russinovich explained, "and that worker thread goes off and performs a localized fix-up of those data structures. The only effect that an application would see is that files would be unavailable for the period of time that it was trying to access, had been corrupted. If it retried later after the corruption was healed, then it would succeed. But the system never has to come down, so there's no reason to have to reboot the system and perform a low-level CHKDSK offline."

Microsoft DNS

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Windows 2000 DHCP clients register forward lookup entries (A record) by default. The DHCP server registers forward (A) and reverse (PTR) DNS records.

Windows 2000 computers can register their IP address and names with the network DNS server that supports dynamic updates (Not all DNS servers support dynamic updates, but Windows 2000 DNS servers do). Other operating systems other than Windows 2000 can not register their IP address and names with DNS dynamically. A Windows DHCP server can be configured to register assigned IP address and host names with the DNS server which can support dynamic updates. Heres the procedure on the DHCP server:

Run the administrative tool, "DHCP" and highlight the DHCP server.
Select "Action" and "Properties".
Click the DNS tab.
Select the checkbox, "Enable updates for DNS clients that do not support dynamic update". Select the "Always update DNS" checkbox to have the DHCP server update DNS, even for Windows 2000 systems.

WINS Replicatio

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When two WINS servers are configured to communicate with each other replication occurs any time the data base on one of them changes. Servers are configured as a push or pull partner. A server can be both a push and pull partner. Push partners send update notices when a database change is made. A pull partner asks push partners for database entries more recent than their current listings. Only changes are replicated. Pull servers are used across slow links since pull requests can be set for specific times.

A pull server will pull updates when it is started, then at chosen times thereafter.
A push partner will send updates when a change threshold is reached. A thershold and update interval may be set.

Windows 2000 DNS

In Windows 2000, DNS is required to use Active Directory.

Domain Name Service is used to change internet domain and computer computer names into IP addresses and vice versa. DNS works at the application layer and uses TCP and UDP for transport. TCP is only used if returned data is truncated. See the DNS section in the Networking Guide for information about DNS. DNS was originally based on HOSTS files that were maintained by a centralized Network Information Center. Today of is based on a hierarchy of servers with a distributed hierarchial database throughout the network or internet.

DNS Levels

DNS is a hierarchial naming structure with the following levels:

Root designated by a dot (.).
First level - This indicates country or type of organization such as "org", "com", and "net".
Second level - Indicates the organization name and can be purchased for a yearly fee.

Notice that the highest level of the domain is listed last. An example of a domain name that you may be familiar with is:

comptechdoc.org.

DNS Operation

DNS Servers

On the client side, a DNS resolver is used to send queries to DNS servers. The resolver is normally part of a library routine or it is built into the application. DNS uses zone files to keep name and IP address database information for the internet domain or hierarchial set of domains. Zones are a storage of information in a file for a DNS domain or DNS subdomains (DNS domains are not the same as Windows domains). DNS does not yet support dynamic configuration but has been modified for Windows systems to do so. Different aliases may be created by the administrator for the same host. Three types of name servers as defined by how it relates to the zone information:

Primary - Locally stored files exist on the name server data base. The master zone file copy is stored here.
Secondary - Gets data called a zone transfer from another server that is the zone authority.
Caching Only - Caches name server information and does not contain its own files.

A primary and secondary name server should be used on a network. When a zone is defined, some server must be configured to be a master name server for the zone. There can be different master name servers for different zones. The master server provides copies of the zone information to the secondary DNS server. Name servers can be configured to get information from other name servers when the information is not found in the local database. These types are forwarders and slaves. Name servers as categorized by function:

Master - The zone authority that contains the master zone files.
Forwarders - A name server that passes name resolution requests to other name servers. This configuration is done on a per server basis.
Slaves - Slave name servers are configured to use forwarders.

Windows introduces additional terminalogy:

Standard primary - The same as a primary DNS server listed above. This is a master server by function.
Active Directory Integrated (primary) - DNS entries are stored with Active Directory data rather than a normal zone file. More than one of these Active Directory primary servers may exist due to Active directory replication. This term is used to refer to both the Active Directory Integrated zones and files that support the zone.
Standard secondary - The same as a secondary DNS server listed above. This is a slave server by function.
Root server - The server that has the DNS data for the root zone. The root zone is the organization internal network root zone or internet root zone. It is used when a private network is not directly on the internet (no connection or via proxy server).

If the DNS server is connected to the internet, the DNS Server Wizard will not allow the DNS server to be configured as a root server.

Queries

Query types are:

Inverse - Getting the name from the IP address. These are used by servers as a security check.
Iterative - Server gives its best answer. This type of inquiry is sent from one server to another.
Recursive - Cannot refer the query to another name server.

Zone Transfers

The DNS zone file serial number is used to trach DNS changes. The notify function is used to initiate zone transfers. Zone transfer types are:

Full - AXFR Query - Secondary server refresh interval expires and it sends an AXFR qurey.
Incremental - IXFR query - Only new or updated entries are copied.

DNS Zones

Possible zones include:

Forward lookup zone - Name to IP address map.
Reverse lookup zone - IP address to name map.
Standard primary zone (primary zone) - A master copy of a forward or reverse lookup zone.
Active Directory integrated zone - A copy of a standard primary or Active Directory integrated zone. The IP address and computer name is stored in Active Directory and replicated to all local domain controllers. DNS information is not replicated to domain controllers outside the domain.
Standard secondary zone (secondary zone)

WINS Database

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When a client is turned off, it releases its name, but there is a WINS extinction interval that allows the record to remain for some period of time in case the client is turned on again (as in the case of a reboot). The extinction interval reservs the record for some period so other clients cannot use it until the interval expires. WINS files are in SystemRoot\System32\Wins. A file names WINS.MDB is used to store a WINS database which can be backed up and repaired. The WINS service will back up the database every three hours (by default) to the configured backup path. Version numbers can be used to backup minor changes. The only way to replace a new copy with an older copy is to delete the old database copy first. The easy way to restore a database is to force replication from a WINS partner with a good copy of the database.

The database contains the following records:

Renewal interval - Equivalent to the DHCP lease interval, it is the amount of time for the client to re-register the NetBIOS name before it is released.
Extinction interval - The time a releast record exists before being tombstoned.
Extinction timeout - The time a tombstoned record exists before being erased.
Verification interval - The time an active record exists before being verified with the name owner.

WINS Proxy Agent

A WINS proxy agent can be configured to act as a relay for non-WINS clients. The WINS proxy agent can intercept client broadcast requests, forward them to a WINS server and return the response. It may also reply with the response without contacting the WINS server if the required information is in its cache. One WINS proxy is used on each subnet that has non-WINS clients. This means that machines that are not using WINS (Even Windows machines such as those without TCP/IP) can use a proxy agent to let them find resources on other subnets. There should be a maximum of two proxy agents per subnet. The agent must be a Windows based client, not a server. When NetBIOSs names are registered, both the proxy agent and the WINS server checks the name. The proxy agent is configured at the following registry location:

Hkey_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters

Set the EnableProxy parameter to REG_DWORD value of 1 and restart the computer.

WINS Operation

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When a NetBIOS broadcast is to go out, a computer sends over TCP/IP to a WINS server to resolve NetBIOS names. WINS dynamically builds its database. When a client uses WINS it announces to the WINS server over TCP/IP rather than broadcasting to all computers. WINS Message Modes:

Client Name Registration - When a client service is started, the appropriate NetBIOS name for that service, for all NetBIOS processes (Using the hidden 16th byte) is sent to the WINS server. If the registration fails, the client retries every ten minutes. If the primary WINS server fails to respond, the request is sent to the secondary WINS server after three tries. If no WINS server responds, B-node broadcasts are used by the client. When contacted, the WINS server returns a time to live (TTL) field containing the length of time the client may use that name. If a duplicate name is received, the server sends a wait for acknowledgement (WACK) to the registering client. Then a challenge is sent by the server to the registered client. If the current owner responds correctly, the new client request is rejected.
Client Lease Renewal - When the name lease is at 50%, the client sends a name renewal request to the WINS server with its name and IP address. When the lease is 7/8 up, the client will try again then attempt a lease with the secondary WINS server. After 4 attempts with the secondary WINS server, it attempts lease renewal with the primary WINS server again.
Client Name Release - The client sends a name release message with its name and IP address. The server responds with a positive release message. If no confirmation is received by the client a NetBIOS broadcast release is sent up to three times.
Server Name Query and Name Resolution response - With WINS server on the network, resolution is done using H-node on UDP port 137 (NetBIOS Name Service). Name query order:

Local cache
WINS server (primary then secondary, two times).
Broadcast
Lmhosts file
Hosts file
DNS

Windows 2000 WINS

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Windows 2000 WINS

The purpose of WINS is to allow a NetBIOS name to be converted to an IP address. Therefore computers using WINS must be using NBT (NetBIOS over TCP/IP). WINS was originally put in place to compensate for a shortcoming of NetBEUI which is the fact that it is not routable. Therefore on large Networks IP is used to transport NetBIOS and rather than using broadcasts, information is sent to the WINS server.

WINS converts Windows computer names to IP addresses but does not do name lookups based on IP addresses. The use of Windows Explorer or NET commands invokes the NetBIOS interface. NetBIOS names, if repeated on another domain that is on the network, may cause a problem since there is no way to distinguish NetBIOS names between two domains. Each computer, when booted, sends a name registration broadcast. If there is no response, the computer will use the name it registered. A NetBIOS broadcast releases the computer name when the computer is shutdown gracefully.

WINS reduces this broadcast traffic when using NBT. The registration and release is sent to the WINS server rather than being broadcast. The clients have the IP address of the WINS server and they are configured to use WINS before using NetBIOS broadcasts. A backup WINS server may be available on the network for fault tolerance.

Five NBT Name Resolution Methods

B-node - broadcast - Uses UDP broadcast datagrams. Default node type.
P-node - Peer to peer - Uses a NetBIOS name server such as WINS. If a WINS server is not available, broadcasts are not used as a backup. The WINS IP address must be specified at each client?
M-node - Mixed - Tries B-node, then P-node resolution.
H-node - Hybrid - Tries P-node, then B-node resolution. After this attempt for Windows 2000, LMHOSTS and HOSTS files are used, then the DNS server is used.
Microsoft enhanced B-node - Checks address cache which is loaded brom the lmhosts file when the system boots. After checking address cache, a broadcast is sent, then the lmhost file is checked if broadcasting did not resolve the query.

create and configure an Active Directory site

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This article describes how to create and configure an Active Directory site in a Windows 2000-based environment. The procedures in this article must be performed by a member of the Administrators group on a Windows 2000 Server-based computer. For additional conceptual information about sites, see the "Reference" section in this article.

How to Create a Site
1. Click Start , point to Programs , point to Administrative Tools , and then click Active Directory Sites and Services.
2. In the console tree, right-click the Sites folder, and then click New Site .
3. In the Name box, type the name for the new site.
4. Under Link Name , click a site link object, and then click OK .

How to Associate a Subnet with the New Site

1. In the Active Directory Sites and Services console tree, right-click the subnet with which you want to associate the site, and then click Properties .
2. In the Site box, click the new site, and then click OK .

How to Move a Domain Controller to the New Site
1. In the Active Directory Sites and Services console tree, right-click the domain controller that you want to move to a different site, and then click Move .
2. In the Move Server dialog box, click the site to which you want to move the domain controller, and then click OK .
Note that you can also use this procedure to move servers between sites.

How to Delegate Control
1. In the Active Directory Sites and Services console tree, right-click the container whose control you want to delegate, and then click Delegate control to start the Delegation of Control wizard.
2. In the Delegation of Control wizard, click Next to continue.
3. Click Add .
4. In the Name box, click the appropriate user or group, and then click Add . Repeat this step for all users or groups that you want to add, and then click OK .
Note that you can delegate control for the Subnets, Inter-Site Transports, Sites, and Server containers by using the Active Directory Sites and Services tool. You can delegate control of an object to specify who has permission to access or modify that object or its child objects.

SUMMARY
This step-by-step article describes how to create and configure a site link in Active Directory. Note that for the site link to become active, there must be at least two sites available in Active Directory.

A Site Link object represents a set of sites that can communicate at uniform cost through an inter-site transport. For IP transport, a typical site link connects just two sites and corresponds to an actual wide area network (WAN) link. An IP site link that connects more than two sites might correspond to an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) backbone that connects more than two clusters of buildings on a large campus, or several offices in a large metropolitan area that are connected through leased lines and IP routers.

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Requirements
The procedure in this article uses the Active Directory Sites and Services snap-in. You can use this snap-in only from a computer that has access to a Windows 2000-based domain. The Active Directory Sites and Services snap-in is installed on all Windows 2000-based domain controllers. To use the Active Directory Sites and Services snap-in on a computer that is not a domain controller, such as a computer that runs Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, install the Windows 2000 Administration Tools package.

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How to Create a Site Link
To create a new site link:
1. Click Start , point to Programs , point to Administrative Tools , and then click Active Directory Sites and Services.
2. Expand the Inter-Site Transports node (if it is not already expanded), right-click IP (or click SMTP if you want to use SMTP as the inter-site transport protocol), and then click New Site Link .

NOTE : If you have only one site in Active Directory, you receive a message that states that two sites are required for the site link to work. Click OK to continue.

You then see your new link in the Details pane if you click the IP node in the Inter-Site Transports node (or in the SMTP node if you created the link with the SMTP transport.)

Rename the DC

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If the DC's domain level is set to "Windows Server 2003," you can use the Netdom tool to rename the DC. Microsoft supplies Netdom as part of the Windows Support Tools, which are available from the Windows 2003 installation CD-ROM. To rename the DC using Netdom, perform the following steps:
1. Start a command-prompt session.
2. Add the new name to the current server (it will now have two names) by typing
3. netdom computername address> /add:
For example, when I typed
netdom computername gotham.savilltech.com /add:omega.savilltech.com
my computer displayed the following message:
Successfully added omega.savilltech.com as an alternate
name for the computer.

The command completed successfully.
4. If multiple DNS servers are used, you must wait until the new name replicates to all authoritative DCs. After the new name has replicated, continue to the next step.
5. Make the new name the primary name for the machine by typing
6. netdom computername computer name/IP address> /makeprimary:
For example, when I typed
netdom computername
gotham.savilltech.com /makeprimary:omega.savilltech.com
my computer displayed the following message:
Successfully made omega.savilltech.com the primary
name for the computer. The computer must be rebooted for
this name change to take effect. Until then this computer
may not be able to authenticate users and other computers,
and may not be authenticated by other computers in the
forest. The specified new name was removed from the list
of alternate computer names. The primary computer name will
be set to the specified new name after the reboot.

The command completed successfully.
7. Reboot the computer.
8. After you reboot the machine, wait until all the domain locator records replicate to all authoritative DNS servers. After the replication is complete, check to ensure that the rename worked successfully by checking the name on the Computer Name tab of the Control Panel System applet. You can also view all computer names by typing
netdom computername /enumerate
For example, when I typed
netdom computername omega.savilltech.com /enum
my computer displayed the following:
All of the names for the computer are:
omega.savilltech.com
gotham.savilltech.com

The command completed successfully.
9. You can now remove the old name by typing
10. netdom computername /remove:name>
For example, when I typed
netdom computername
omega.savilltech.com /remove:gotham.savilltech.com
my computer displayed the following:
Successfully removed gotham.savilltech.com as an alternate
name for the computer.

The command completed successfully.
You can enumerate the names again to show the old name has been removed.

Spell Your Name In Japanese

2008-10-14T10:25:00.001-07:00

What is your japanese name? Take each letter of your name and substitute it with the Japanese sound to the right of the letter. Names might be kinda long.

A- ka * B- tu * C- mi * D- te * E- ku * F- lu * G- ji
H- ri * I- ki * J- zu * K- me * L- ta * M- rin *
N- to O-mo * P- no * Q- ke * R- shi * S- ari * T-chi U- do *
V- ru * W-mei * X- na * Y- fu * Z- zi

My name is Terikatokatukata

10 reasons computers crash, and how to fix them

2008-10-14T10:11:00.001-07:00

"Fatal error: the system has become unstable or is busy," it says. "Enter to return to Windows or press Control-Alt-Delete to restart your computer. If you do this you will lose any unsaved information in all open applications."

You have just been struck by the Blue Screen of Death. Anyone who uses Micr@s@ft Windows will be familiar with this. What can you do? More importantly, how can you prevent it happening?

1 Hardware conflict

The number one reason why Windows crashes is hardware conflict. Each hardware device communicates to other devices through an interrupt request channel (IRQ). These are supposed to be unique for each device.

For example, a printer usually connects internally on IRQ 7. The keyboard usually uses IRQ 1 and the floppy disk drive IRQ 6. Each device will try to hog a single IRQ for itself.

If there are a lot of devices, or if they are not installed properly, two of them may end up sharing the same IRQ number. When the user tries to use both devices at the same time, a crash can happen. The way to check if your computer has a hardware conflict is through the following route:

* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Device Manager.

Often if a device has a problem a yellow '!' appears next to its description in the Device Manager. Highlight Computer (in the Device Manager) and press Properties to see the IRQ numbers used by your computer. If the IRQ number appears twice, two devices may be using it.

Sometimes a device might share an IRQ with something described as 'IRQ holder for PCI steering'. This can be ignored. The best way to fix this problem is to remove the problem device and reinstall it.

Sometimes you may have to find more recent drivers on the internet to make the device function properly. A good resource is www.driverguide.com. If the device is a soundcard, or a modem, it can often be fixed by moving it to a different slot on the motherboard (be careful about opening your computer, as you may void the warranty).

When working inside a computer you should switch it off, unplug the mains lead and touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity.

To be fair to Micr@s@ft, the problem with IRQ numbers is not of its making. It is a legacy problem going back to the first PC designs using the IBM 8086 chip. Initially there were only eight IRQs. Today there are 16 IRQs in a PC. It is easy to run out of them. There are plans to increase the number of IRQs in future designs.

2 Bad Ram

Ram (random-access memory) problems might bring on the blue screen of death with a message saying Fatal Exception Error. A fatal error indicates a serious hardware problem. Sometimes it may mean a part is damaged and will need replacing.

But a fatal error caused by Ram might be caused by a mismatch of chips. For example, mixing 70-nanosecond (70ns) Ram with 60ns Ram will usually force the computer to run all the Ram at the slower speed. This will often crash the machine if the Ram is overworked.

One way around this problem is to enter the BIOS settings and increase the wait state of the Ram. This can make it more stable. Another way to troubleshoot a suspected Ram problem is to rearrange the Ram chips on the motherboard, or take some of them out. Then try to repeat the circumstances that caused the crash. When handling Ram try not to touch the gold connections, as they can be easily damaged.

Parity error messages also refer to Ram. Modern Ram chips are either parity (ECC) or non parity (non-ECC). It is best not to mix the two types, as this can be a cause of trouble.

EMM386 error messages refer to memory problems but may not be connected to bad Ram. This may be due to free memory problems often linked to old Dos-based programmes.

3 BIOS settings

Every motherboard is supplied with a range of chipset settings that are decided in the factory. A common way to access these settings is to press the F2 or delete button during the first few seconds of a boot-up.

Once inside the BIOS, great care should be taken. It is a good idea to write down on a piece of paper all the settings that appear on the screen. That way, if you change something and the computer becomes more unstable, you will know what settings to revert to.

A common BIOS error concerns the CAS latency. This refers to the Ram. Older EDO (extended data out) Ram has a CAS latency of 3. Newer SDRam has a CAS latency of 2. Setting the wrong figure can cause the Ram to lock up and freeze the computer's display.

Micr@s@ft Windows is better at allocating IRQ numbers than any BIOS. If possible set the IRQ numbers to Auto in the BIOS. This will allow Windows to allocate the IRQ numbers (make sure the BIOS setting for Plug and Play OS is switched to 'yes' to allow Windows to do this.).

4 Hard disk drives

After a few weeks, the information on a hard disk drive starts to become piecemeal or fragmented. It is a good idea to defragment the hard disk every week or so, to prevent the disk from causing a screen freeze. Go to

* Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-Disk Defragmenter

This will start the procedure. You will be unable to write data to the hard drive (to save it) while the disk is defragmenting, so it is a good idea to schedule the procedure for a period of inactivity using the Task Scheduler.

The Task Scheduler should be one of the small icons on the bottom right of the Windows opening page (the desktop).

Some lockups and screen freezes caused by hard disk problems can be solved by reducing the read-ahead optimisation. This can be adjusted by going to

* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System Icon-Performance-File System-Hard Disk.

Hard disks will slow down and crash if they are too full. Do some housekeeping on your hard drive every few months and free some space on it. Open the Windows folder on the C drive and find the Temporary Internet Files folder. Deleting the contents (not the folder) can free a lot of space.

Empty the Recycle Bin every week to free more space. Hard disk drives should be scanned every week for errors or bad sectors. Go to

* Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-ScanDisk

Otherwise assign the Task Scheduler to perform this operation at night when the computer is not in use.

5 Fatal OE exceptions and VXD errors

Fatal OE exception errors and VXD errors are often caused by video card problems.

These can often be resolved easily by reducing the resolution of the video display. Go to

* Start-Settings-Control Panel-Display-Settings

Here you should slide the screen area bar to the left. Take a look at the colour settings on the left of that window. For most desktops, high colour 16-bit depth is adequate.

If the screen freezes or you experience system lockups it might be due to the video card. Make sure it does not have a hardware conflict. Go to

* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Device Manager

Here, select the + beside Display Adapter. A line of text describing your video card should appear. Select it (make it blue) and press properties. Then select Resources and select each line in the window. Look for a message that says No Conflicts.

If you have video card hardware conflict, you will see it here. Be careful at this point and make a note of everything you do in case you make things worse.

The way to resolve a hardware conflict is to uncheck the Use Automatic Settings box and hit the Change Settings button. You are searching for a setting that will display a No Conflicts message.

Another useful way to resolve video problems is to go to

* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Performance-Graphics

Here you should move the Hardware Acceleration slider to the left. As ever, the most common cause of problems relating to graphics cards is old or faulty drivers (a driver is a small piece of software used by a computer to communicate with a device).

Look up your video card's manufacturer on the internet and search for the most recent drivers for it.

6 Viruses

Often the first sign of a virus infection is instability. Some viruses erase the boot sector of a hard drive, making it impossible to start. This is why it is a good idea to create a Windows start-up disk. Go to

* Start-Settings-Control Panel-Add/Remove Programs

Here, look for the Start Up Disk tab. Virus protection requires constant vigilance.

A virus scanner requires a list of virus signatures in order to be able to identify viruses. These signatures are stored in a DAT file. DAT files should be updated weekly from the website of your antivirus software manufacturer.

An excellent antivirus programme is Mc@fee VirusScan by Network Associates ( www.nai.com). Another is N0rt0n AntiVirus 2000, made by Symantec ( www.symantec.com).

7 Printers

The action of sending a document to print creates a bigger file, often called a postscript file.

Printers have only a small amount of memory, called a buffer. This can be easily overloaded. Printing a document also uses a considerable amount of CPU power. This will also slow down the computer's performance.

If the printer is trying to print unusual characters, these might not be recognised, and can crash the computer. Sometimes printers will not recover from a crash because of confusion in the buffer. A good way to clear the buffer is to unplug the printer for ten seconds. Booting up from a powerless state, also called a cold boot, will restore the printer's default settings and you may be able to carry on.

8 Software

A common cause of computer crash is faulty or badly-installed software. Often the problem can be cured by uninstalling the software and then reinstalling it. Use N0rt0n Uninstall or Uninstall Shield to remove an application from your system properly. This will also remove references to the programme in the System Registry and leaves the way clear for a completely fresh copy.

The System Registry can be corrupted by old references to obsolete software that you thought was uninstalled. Use Reg Cleaner by Jouni Vuorio to clean up the System Registry and remove obsolete entries. It works on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Millennium Edition (ME), NT4 and Windows 2000.

Read the instructions and use it carefully so you don't do permanent damage to the Registry. If the Registry is damaged you will have to reinstall your operating system. Reg Cleaner can be obtained from www.jv16.org

Often a Windows problem can be resolved by entering Safe Mode. This can be done during start-up. When you see the message "Starting Windows" press F4. This should take you into Safe Mode.

Safe Mode loads a minimum of drivers. It allows you to find and fix problems that prevent Windows from loading properly.

Sometimes installing Windows is difficult because of unsuitable BIOS settings. If you keep getting SUWIN error messages (Windows setup) during the Windows installation, then try entering the BIOS and disabling the CPU internal cache. Try to disable the Level 2 (L2) cache if that doesn't work.

Remember to restore all the BIOS settings back to their former settings following installation.

9 Overheating

Central processing units (CPUs) are usually equipped with fans to keep them cool. If the fan fails or if the CPU gets old it may start to overheat and generate a particular kind of error called a kernel error. This is a common problem in chips that have been overclocked to operate at higher speeds than they are supposed to.

One remedy is to get a bigger better fan and install it on top of the CPU. Specialist cooling fans/heatsinks are available from www.computernerd.com or www.coolit.com

CPU problems can often be fixed by disabling the CPU internal cache in the BIOS. This will make the machine run more slowly, but it should also be more stable.

10 Power supply problems

With all the new construction going on around the country the steady supply of electricity has become disrupted. A power surge or spike can crash a computer as easily as a power cut.

If this has become a nuisance for you then consider buying a uninterrupted power supply (UPS). This will give you a clean power supply when there is electricity, and it will give you a few minutes to perform a controlled shutdown in case of a power cut.

It is a good investment if your data are critical, because a power cut will cause any unsaved data to be lost

Open A Computer Within 10sec.

2008-10-14T10:04:00.001-07:00

Aite Click on the start button then press R it will take u to Run well go to run
n type Regedit
press enter
this will open Registery Editor
now look for the key

HKEY_LOACAL_MECHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contr ol\ContentIndex

now there find the Key Called
"Startup Delay"
Double Click On It
Now where its Base
Click Decimal
Now its Default Value Is 4800000
Change The Value To 40000
here u go u have done it
now close the Registery Editor and Restart Your Computer
You'll See The Result

hope you can use this!

Learnkey - Windows 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure [5 CD]

2008-10-12T11:18:00.001-07:00

The Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure course from LearnKey prepares you with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and maintain a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. Expert instructor Dale Brice-Nash demonstrates how to set up and maintain Active Directory structure and topology, and how to plan and implement user, computer, and group security. At the conclusion of the course, you will understand the skills required to manage and maintain an Active Directory infrastructure within a Windows Server 2003 environment.

Benefits
???‚?? Develop your IT abilities and credibility.
???‚?? Increase your career opportunities and earning potential.
???‚?? Be prepared to pass MCP exam 70-297.

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How To Remove and Add Right-Click Menu Items from Files and Folders

2008-10-10T20:57:00.001-07:00

Removing Items:

A lot of programs you install will add themselves to the right-click menu of your files and/or folders. And most times, you have no choice in the matter and, as a result, your right-click menu can get very long with added items you don't even use. The last person I was helping with this had a right context menu so long that the Rename option was no longer visible!
Fortunately, you can easily remove those unwanted menu items, if you know the registry values to edit. And it's not at all difficult once you know the keys responsible for the additions.
For Files, the secret lies in the "context menu handlers" under the shellex subkey for "All Files" which, in the registry, is nothing but an asterisk - like a dos wildcard, which means the values entered apply to all files. It is at the very top of the Root key.
Right here:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

Click the the + sign next to the ContextMenuHandlers key, to expand it.
Now you will see some of the programs that have added items to your right-click menu. Simply delete the program keys you don't want.
Yup! It's that simple. If deleting makes you uneasy, just export the key before deleting it. Or, instead of deleting the values, disable them. Simply double click the default value for the program on the right hand pane and rename the clsid value by placing a period or dash in front of it.

ie; - {b5eedee0-c06e-11cf-8c56-444553540000}

Then exit the registry, refresh, and right click a file to see if the item was removed from the menu.
Some programs - like WinZip or WinRar - will add several items to your right click menu but all of them will be removed by deleting or disabling their one context menu handler.
Note that the above key only applies to the right click menu of files.
To remove entries from the right click context menu of folders.
You need to navigate to the Folder and Drive keys:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandle rs
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandler s

All you have to do is follow the same procedure as for Files - either disable or delete items you wish to remove.
Adding Items
Adding Items to the right click menu of Files and Folders is also fairly simple using the Registry. It just involves the creation of a few new keys for each item you wish to add. You edit the same keys used for removing items. Let's use Notepad as an example of an item you'd like to add to the right click menu of all your files or folders.

For folders, go to this key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Click the + sign next to Folder and expand it so that the Shell key is visible. Right click the Shell key and choose New>Key and name the key Notepad or whatever else you'd prefer (whatever the key is named is what will appear in the right-click menu). Now right click the new key you made and create another key named Command. Then, in the right hand pane, double click "Default" and enter Notepad.exe as the value.
Exit the registry, refresh, and right click any folder. Notepad should now be on the context menu.

For files, go here again:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*
Expand the * key and see if a Shell key exists. If it does exist, follow the same procedure as for folders. If it does not exist, you'll have to create a new Shell first. Just right click the * key and choose New>Key and name it Shell. Then right click the Shell key and continue on the same way you did for adding items to the right click menu of folders.
Once done, Notepad should appear as an option in the right click menu of all your files.

Hiren's BootCD 9.6

2008-10-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

ll in one Dos Bootable CD which has all these utilities
Hiren's BootCD 9.6 incl. keyboard patch | ISO | Bootable | 181 MB

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+ Active NTFS Reader Dos 1.0.2
+ 7-Zip 4.57
- F-Prot Antivirus
CPU/Video/Disk Performance Test 5.7
Ghost 11.5
GhostExp.Exe 11.5
Ghost Walker 11.5
HDD Erase 4.0
CTIA CPU Information 2.7
TestDisk 6.10
PhotoRec 6.10
IBM/Hitachi Drive Fitness Test 4.14
IBM/Hitachi Feature Tool 2.11
SeaTools for Dos 1.10
Hard Disk Sentinel 0.02
System Analyser 5.3u
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Astra 5.40
HWiNFO 5.2.2
Drive SnapShot 1.39
Recuva 1.19.350
Restoration 3.2.13
Unstoppable Copier 3.56
HDD Scan 3.1
Express Burn 4.15
JkDefrag 3.36
Process Explorer 11.21
Unlocker 1.8.7
Silent Runners Revision 58
AutoRuns 9.34
CurrPorts 1.50
CPU-Z 1.47
SmitFraudFix 2.354
CCleaner 2.12.651
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Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English Workbook

2008-10-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

Author: Susan Conrad, Douglas Biber & Geoffrey Leech
Publisher: Longman
File type: PDF

The Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English Workbook gives advanced students of English the practice and tools needed to analyze everyday language. It is linked by direct cross-references to the Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English-the pedagogical coursebook that examines grammatical structure and the how, when, and why of English as it is really used.

- invaluable for students on university and teacher-training courses
- checks your knowledge of how English is actually used in speech and writing
- shows how grammar differs in different contexts or registers
- provides practice with relationships between grammar and vocabulary
- all examples taken from naturally occurring English texts and conversations
- comparisons between British English and American English
- spoken and written extracts throughout

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!!!ALERT!!! Microsoft to check your PC every month!!!

2008-10-06T08:09:00.001-07:00

Microsoft has taken authentication of the Microsoft Validation to a whole new level. Starting now, they will be checking your operating system every month. Now, I'm not saying this development is bad or good. I'm just wondering what impact this has on our daily lives. Ever since I received an email stating this new policy I've been wondering why Microsoft felt the need to validate each copy of Windows every month and have come up with a couple of reasons why...

First, I'm sure that each month they uncover more and more previously activated Product Key's and therefore as they find out about them, they deactivate the key codes that look like they're pirated. What this means to you is that you need to be vigilant to follow Microsoft's license agreement and only have one computer running one license at a time. If you have two computers and activated the second computer by calling Microsoft to get around the online activation failure, they will be able to detect that 2 different computers are running off of one license and shut both down. There go any critical updates and extras you would otherwise get by staying legal.

Second, it gives Microsoft the opportunity to poll your hardware configuration each month. This allows them not only to see if your license is running on different computers but also gives them a general idea of what Windows users use hardware-wise. They'll know when you change video cards, motherboards, CPUs, add memory, etc. Is this a big deal? That's not for me to say. I don't mind but I'm sure there are people who would mind. With this information they can aggregate the data and sell it to companies who use that type of information and/or build new software programs that can take advantage of new hardware once they know there is a greater number of users who can run the new software, thus optimizing their ability to sell software.

One of the potential impacts I see is bandwidth. If Microsoft is checking every Windows user every month then that is however many millions of checks that get sent to Redmond, WA. Doing it once per install is one thing but now this number of checks gets multiplied by 12. Could have an impact on their bottom line at the very least, and they'll of course pass this cost on to it's customers...meaning a higher cost of software in the future.

Turn off Indexing to speed up XP

2008-10-06T08:08:00.001-07:00

Windows XP keeps a record of all files on the hard disk so when you do a search on the hard drive it is faster. There is a downside to this and because the computer has to index all files, it will slow down normal file commands like open, close, etc. If you do not do a whole lot of searches on your hard drive then I suggest turnning this feature off:

1. Control Panel

2. Administrative Tools

3. Services

4. Disable Indexing Services

Top 15 Ways to Extend Your Laptop??™s Battery Life

2008-10-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

1. Defrag regularly - The faster your hard drive does its work - less demand you are going to put on the hard drive and your battery. Make your hard drive as efficient as possible by defragging it regularly. (but not while it??™s on battery of course!) Mac OSX is better built to handle fragmentation so it may not be very applicable for Apple systems.

2. Dim your screen - Most laptops come with the ability to dim your laptop screen. Some even come with ways to modify CPU and cooling performance. Cut them down to the lowest level you can tolerate to squeeze out some extra battery juice.

3. Cut down on programs running in the background. Itunes, Desktop Search, etc. All these add to the CPU load and cut down battery life. Shut down everything that isn??™t crucial when you??™re on battery.

4. Cut down external devices - USB devices (including your mouse) & WiFi drain down your laptop battery. Remove or shut them down when not in use. It goes without saying that charging other devices (like your iPod) with your laptop when on battery is a surefire way of quickly wiping out the charge on your laptop battery.

5. Add more RAM - This will allow you to process more with the memory your laptop has, rather than relying on virtual memory. Virtual memory results in hard drive use, and is much less power efficient. Note that adding more RAM will consume more energy, so this is most applicable if you do need to run memory intensive programs which actually require heavy usage of virtual memory.

6. Run off a hard drive rather than CD/DVD - As power consuming as hard drives are, CD and DVD drives are worse. Even having one in the drive can be power consuming. They spin, taking power, even when they?re not actively being used. Wherever possible, try to run on virtual drives using programs like Alcohol 120% rather than optical ones.

7. Keep the battery contacts clean: Clean your battery??™s metal contacts every couple of months with a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol. This keeps the transfer of power from your battery more efficient.

8. Take care of your battery - Exercise the Battery. Do not leave a charged battery dormant for long periods of time. Once charged, you should at least use the battery at least once every two to three weeks. Also, do not let a Li-On battery completely discharge. (Discharing is only for older batteries with memory effects)

9. Hibernate not standby - Although placing a laptop in standby mode saves some power and you can instantly resume where you left off, it doesn??™t save anywhere as much power as the hibernate function does. Hibernating a PC will actually save your PC??™s state as it is, and completely shut itself down.

10. Keep operating temperature down - Your laptop operates more efficiently when it??™s cooler. Clean out your air vents with a cloth or keyboard cleaner, or refer to some extra tips by LapTopMag.com.

11. Set up and optimize your power options - Go to ???Power Options??™ in your windows control panel and set it up so that power usage is optimized (Select the ???max battery??™ for maximum effect).

12. Don??™t multitask - Do one thing at a time when you??™re on battery. Rather than working on a spreadsheet, letting your email client run in the background and listening to your latest set of MP3??™s, set your mind to one thing only. If you don??™t you??™ll only drain out your batteries before anything gets completed!

13. Go easy on the PC demands - The more you demand from your PC. Passive activities like email and word processing consume much less power than gaming or playing a DVD. If you??™ve got a single battery charge - pick your priorities wisely.

14. Get yourself a more efficient laptop - Laptops are getting more and more efficient in nature to the point where some manufacturers are talking about all day long batteries. Picking up a newer more efficient laptop to replace an aging one is usually a quick fix.

15. Prevent the Memory Effect - If you??™re using a very old laptop, you??™ll want to prevent the ???memory effect??™ - Keep the battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries (which most laptops have) which do not suffer from the memory effect.

Bonus Tip #1: Turn off the autosave function. MS-Word??™s and Excel??™s autosave functions are great but because they keep saving regular intervals, they work your hard driver harder than it may have to. If you plan to do this, you may want to turn it back on as the battery runs low. While it saves battery life in the beginning, you will want to make sure your work is saved when your battery dies.

Bonus Tip #2: Lower the graphics use. You can do this by changing the screen resolution and shutting off fancy graphic drivers. Graphics cards (video cards) use as much or more power today as hard disks - Thanks Andrew

Update 7/7/07: Bonus Tip #1 to give caution about turning off autosave, tip #8 to change information about discharging batteries - thanks to all who pointed it out. Added Bonus tip #2, Tip #1 to add in clause in regards to Mac OSX, Tip #1 about the spinning of hard drives - thanks to all who pointed it out

Increase DSL Speed

2008-10-06T08:05:00.000-07:00

This tweak is for broad band cable connections on stand alone machines with WinXP professional version - might work on Home version also. It will probably work with networked machines as well but I haven??™t tried it in that configuration. This is for windows XP only, it does not work on win2000. I use 3 Com cards so I don??™t know how it works on others at this point. It does not involve editing the registry. This tweak assumes that you have let WinXP create a connection on install for your cable modem/NIC combination and that your connection has tcp/ip - QoS - file and print sharing - and client for Microsoft networks , only, installed. It also assumes that WinXP will detect your NIC and has in-box drivers for it. If it doesn??™t do not try this.
In the ???My Network Places??? properties (right click on the desktop icon and choose properties), highlight the connection then at the menu bar choose ???Advanced??? then ???Advanced Settings???. Uncheck the two boxes in the lower half for the bindings for File and Printer sharing and Client for MS networks. Click OK

1. From the windows XP cd in the support directory from the support cab, extract the file netcap.exe and place it in a directory on your hard drive or even in the root of your C: drive.
2. next, open up a command prompt window and change directories to where you put netcap.exe. then type ???netcap/????. It will list some commands that are available for netcap and a netmon driver will be installed. At the bottom you will see your adapters. You should see two of them if using a 3Com card. One will be for LAN and the other will be for WAN something or other.
3. Next type ???netcap/Remove???. This will remove the netmon driver.
4. Open up control panel / system / dev man and look at your network adapters. You should now see two of them and one will have a yellow ! on it. Right click on the one without the yellow ! and choose uninstall. YES! you are uninstalling your network adapter, continue with the uninstall. Do not restart yet.
5. Check your connection properties to make sure that no connection exists. If you get a wizard just cancel out of it.
6. Now re-start the machine.
7. After re-start go to your connection properties again and you should have a new connection called ???Local area connection 2″. Highlight the connection then at the menu bar choose ???Advanced??? then ???Advanced Settings???. Uncheck the two boxes in the lower half for the bindings for File and Printer sharing and Client for MS networks. Click OK.
8. Choose connection properties and uncheck the ???QOS??? box
9. Re-start the machine
10. After restart enjoy the increased responsiveness of IE, faster page loading, and a connection speed boost.

Why it works, it seems that windows XP, in its zeal to make sure every base is covered installs two separate versions of the NIC card. One you do not normally see in any properties. Remember the ???netcap/???? command above showing two different adapters? The LAN one is the one you see. The invisible one loads everything down and its like your running two separate cards together, sharing a connection among two cards, this method breaks this ???bond??? and allows the NIC to run un-hindered.

How to check which version your PC has

2008-10-06T08:04:00.000-07:00

If a system has been patched in the past few months, the nine executables in Windows\System32 will either show an earlier version number, 7.0.6000.374, or the stealth patch: 7.0.6000.381. (The version numbers can be seen by right-clicking a file and choosing Properties. In XP, click the Version tab and then select File Version. In Vista, click the Details tab.)

In addition, PCs that received the update will have new executables in subfolders named 7.0.6000.381 under the following folders:

c:\Windows\System32\SoftwareDistribution\Setup\ServiceStartup\wups.dll
c:\Windows\System32\SoftwareDistribution\Setup\ServiceStartup\wups2.dll

Users can also verify whether patching occurred by checking Windows??™ Event Log:

Step 1. In XP, click Start, Run.

Step 2. Type eventvwr.msc and press Enter.

Step 3. In the tree pane on the left, select System.

Step 4. The right pane displays events and several details about them. Event types such as ???Installation??? are labeled in the Category column. ???Windows Update Agent??? is the event typically listed in the Source column for system patches.

Disable windows XP Geniune Check for windows update.

2008-10-01T23:29:00.000-07:00

Kindly check the attached gif file to Disable windows XP Geniune Check for windows update.

Microsoft Outlook Shortcuts

2008-10-01T22:19:00.000-07:00

Alt + . (period) Open the Address Book with the To field selected

Alt + A Open the Action drop-down menu

Alt + B Open the Address Book with the BCC field selected

Alt + C Select message recipients for CC field

Alt + D Switch to Daily calendar view

Alt + E Open the Edit drop-down menu
Alt + F Open the File drop-down menu

Alt + G Open the Go drop-down menu

Alt + H Open the Help drop-down menu

Alt + I Open the Find tool bar / Open the Insert drop-down menu

Alt + J Move to the Subject field

Alt + K Check names in the To, CC, or BCC field against the Address Book (cursor must be in the corresponding message header field)

Alt + L Reply All

Alt + M Switch to Monthly calendar view

Alt + N Open the Accounts drop-down menu

Alt + O Open the Format drop-down menu / Switch to Today calendar view

Alt + P Open the Message Options dialog box

Alt + R Reply / Switch to Work Week Calendar view

Alt + S Send

Alt + T Open the Tools drop-down menu
Alt + V Open the View drop-down menu

Alt + W Forward an item / Switch to Weekly calendar view

Alt + Y Switch to Daily calendar view

Ctrl + 1 Go to Mail

Ctrl + 2 Go to Calendar

Ctrl + 3 Go to Contacts

Ctrl + 4 Go to Tasks

Ctrl + 5 Go to Notes

Ctrl + 6 Go to Folder List

Ctrl + 7 Go to Shortcuts

Ctrl + 8 Go to Journal

Ctrl + A Select all

Ctrl + B Bold when editing a rich text message

Ctrl + C Copy

Ctrl + D Delete an item (message, task, contact, etc.)

Ctrl + E Activate the Find drop-down menu / Center Align when editing a rich text message

Ctrl + F Forward

Ctrl + J Open a new Journal Entry from the selected item (message, task, contact, etc.)

Ctrl + K Check names in the To, CC, or BCC field against the Address Book (cursor must be in the corresponding message header field)

Ctrl + M Send/Receive all

Ctrl + O Open

Ctrl + P Print

Ctrl + Q Mark the selected message Read

Ctrl + R Reply

Ctrl + S Save a draft message

Ctrl + T Tab

Ctrl + U Mark the selected message Unread

Ctrl + V Paste

Ctrl + X Cut

Ctrl + Y Go to Folder

Ctrl + Z Undo

Ctrl + Backspace Delete the previous word

Ctrl + End Move to the end

Ctrl + Home Move to the beginning

Ctrl + Shift + A Open a new Appointment

Ctrl + Shift + B Open the Address Book

Ctrl + Shift + C Create a new Contact

Ctrl + Shift + E Open a new folder

Ctrl + Shift + F Open the Advanced Find window

Ctrl + Shift + G Flag message for follow up

Ctrl + Shift + J Open a new Journal Entry

Ctrl + Shift + K Open a new Task

Ctrl + Shift + L Open a new Distribution List

Ctrl + Shift + M Open a new Message

Ctrl + Shift + N Open a new Note

Ctrl + Shift + O Switch to the Outbox

Ctrl + Shift + P Open the New Search Folder window

Ctrl + Shift + Q Open a new Meeting Request

Ctrl + Shift + R Reply All

Ctrl + Shift + S Open a new Discussion

Ctrl + Shift + U Open a new Task Request

Ctrl + Shift + Y Copy a Folder

Shift + Tab Select the previous message header button or field

F1 Open Outlook Help

F3 Activate the Find toolbar

F4 Open the Find window

F7 Spellcheck

F9 Send and receive all

F10 Select File from the Outlook toolbar button

F11 Activate the "Find a contact" dialog box

F12 Save As

Alt + F4 Close the active window

Trick to know how long your system was up or on

2008-10-01T22:17:00.000-07:00

Trick to know how long your system was up or on
System Up time:

From XP there is a feature that can tell how much time can your pc can
stay on. Just open Command Prompt from
Start --> Run
there type "cmd" & you can open Command Prompt & in Command Prompt
window type "systeminfo" & look for Systen Up Time.

Hope you find this useful

Type With Mouse When Keyboard Doesnt Work Properly

2008-10-01T22:16:00.001-07:00

In midst of typing something you find that the keyboard is not functioning properly, there is a way out before you can replace your keyboard

here it is .. this is only for cases when you find the keys hard or keyboard giving some problems.

Just Simple go to Run Command and type OSK and start typing with Mouse...

Enjoy..

Hope this helps you..

Change Internet Explorer Title

2008-10-01T22:14:00.001-07:00

This tip allows you to change the browser title text in Internet Explorer:

1. Click Start > Run > Type gpedit.msc
2. Click User Configuration > Windows Setting > Internet Explorer Maintenance > Browser User Interface
3. Double click on Browser Title
4. Click on Customize Title Bars
5. Change the text to what whatever you want
6. Click on Ok

Intro to Windows Server 2008 DVD

2008-10-01T22:06:00.000-07:00

This course is a 6 hour training course to introduce you to Windows Server 2008. It will teach you about some of the neat new features that are available in Window Server 2008 and how to configure them. The Intro to Windows Server Training DVD is not an exam prep course and does not go into as much depth as the (Coming Soon) Windows Server 2008 training series will, but it gives you a great opportunity to get ahead of the crowd and start working on Windows Server 2008.

http://rapidshare.com/files/105595919/tswin2k8intro.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105608684/tswin2k8intro.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105616714/tswin2k8intro.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105624062/tswin2k8intro.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105632762/tswin2k8intro.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105641347/tswin2k8intro.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105649643/tswin2k8intro.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105669446/tswin2k8intro.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/105701208/tswin2k8intro.part09.rar

ALL MICROSOFT PRESS TRAINING KITS, 70-270,290,291,293,294,298,299,284,350

2008-10-01T22:02:00.000-07:00

Replace xx with tt

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/119133764/70-270_Training_Kit.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/128657215/70-290_Training_Kit.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/128659996/70-291_Training_Kit.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/128661785/70-293_Training_Kit.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/128662963/70-294_Training_Kit.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/128666654/70-350_Training_Kit_ISA.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/128669285/70-298_Training_Kit.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/128670023/70-299_Training_Kit.pdf

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/119173405/70-284_Training_Kit.pdf

1st Evidence Remover 2.4

2008-09-30T10:25:00.000-07:00

1st Evidence Remover 2.4 - 1 MB

Cleans your Windows of any evidence and temporary files

When you delete your files using the Delete command, Windows does not actually delete the files but places them to the hidden RECYCLER folder, and even if you use the Empty Recycle Bin command, some files may stay in this folder and can not be deleted by Windows.

1st Evidence Remover is a complex security system that ensures your security and privacy by destroying all hidden activity information on demand, according to a user-defined schedule or on each boot/shutdown.

The program does not damage your Windows and does not delete your documents, it only removes needless registry entries and files that may potentially contain evidence and endanger you needlessly.

1st Evidence Remover also removes temporary files left by your system making it cleaner and running faster.

Install 1st Evidence Remover on your PC before it is too late!

Compatibility:

Windows 9x/ME
Windows NT4
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows Vista

Download: (Size: 1 MB)

http://www.adrive.com/public/9624462a0a3c7d21a78dd55ebb838c08e2b76dbb3a54abbe64601cbe482610a5.html

6 Must Have Replacement Tools when Fixing a Computer Infected by Virus

2008-09-29T21:13:00.000-07:00

When a good and powerful virus infects a computer, most likely it will disable you from running Task Manager (taskmgr.exe), Registry Editor (regedit.exe), Command Prompt (cmd.exe), System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe), configuring Folder Options and hide the Run from Start Menu. Reason the virus does that is because most of the time it is “possible” for computer experts to remove the virus by using the built-in Windows programs without any third party tools.

Command Prompt replacement

But if you can’t run Task Manager, you cannot end the suspicious process. You could use the taskkill command in command prompt to kill the process but again you won’t be able to do that if CMD has been disabled. Perhaps you can run msconfig to stop the virus from auto startup but also cannot because of the virus. For advance computer users who has knowledge in registry and thought that they could manually remove the virus auto startup entries there, they too can’t do anything about it if regedit has been disabled. Disabling of Folder Options is to stop you from setting your computer to display hidden and system files. This way you can’t see the virus file and hence you won’t be able to delete them.

It is easy to re-enable all those tools back by modifying some values in your registry but if the is still virus active in your computer, the restrictions will be restored back. So for emergency cases, here are some replacement tools you can use to replace the disabled Windows tools.

1.Process Explorer(taskmgr.exe Replacement)

- Task Manager is very important because that is where you get to see all the running processes and also the amount of memory and CPU usage. If you find anything suspicious there, you can try terminating it. If you cannot run Task Manager and get the error message “Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator”, you can try using Process Explorer. It is portable and you can save it in your USB flash drive.

http://rapidshare.com/files/149490430/ProcessExplorerShakil03009008.zip.html

2. Registry Editor RegAlyzer(regedit.exe Replacement)

- Without the ability to access Windows registry, you cannot manually make any changes at all. You can however, import registry REG files. When a virus has disabled regedit, you should see the message “Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator” when you try to run it. A good regedit alternative is RegAlyzer, developed by the author of the famous SpyBot. RegAlyzer requires installation but you can copy the whole RegAlyzer folder to your USB flash drive and run it as portable application.

http://rapidshare.com/files/149491262/regalyzShakil03009008.rar.html

3. Command Prompt gs(cmd.exe Replacement)

- Command Prompt is a very powerful command line tool which supports a lot of commands when you find it impossible to do it in Windows. If you try to run cmd and get the following message “The command prompt has been disabled by your administrator. Press any key to continue”, you can try using GS. GS is a cmd replacement but it is a little old, dated back in year 2005. We’re not looking for a permanent replacement, so it is good enough as long as it can support some important command lines. Do take note that “Console2″, is an EXTENSION for command prompt. If cmd is disabled, Console2 won’t work. GS is small, free and portable.

http://rapidshare.com/files/149489517/gsShakil03009008.rar.html

4.Run(Run Dialog Box Replacement)

- Some virus will also remove the run command from your Start Menu and it is not easy to restore it back. Although this is not really important, but it could easily allow you to run important commands. Run dialog replacement v1.0 is small, only 48KB in size and portable. If you have Process Explorer, you can also access the run command from File > Run, or just hit CTRL+R.

http://rapidshare.com/files/149491752/RunShakil03009008.zip.html

5.Autoruns(System Configuration Utility msconfig.exe Replacement)

- MSCONFIG is the first place that I will go to check if a computer has a virus. If you run msconfig and go to the Startup tab, it will list all programs that will start when Windows is booted up using the common startup method. Virus makers are aware of this and usually they will either delete your original msconfig.exe file or change the reference location in registry. You should get this message “Windows cannot find ‘msconfig’. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.” when type msconfig at the run dialog box. One very good msconfig alternative is definitely Autoruns, which is from the same author as Process Explorer. Autoruns has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login.

http://rapidshare.com/files/149483648/AutorunsShakil03009008.zip.html

6.FreeCommander(Enable Show hidden files and protected operating system files)

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- I’ve tried many File Managers and most of them inherits the Show Hidden Files and Folders or Hide protected operating system files from Folder Options settings in Windows. If a virus is still active in memory, it will keep on changing the settings to disable you from viewing hidden and system files. I found one free file manager called FreeCommander which is able to show you all hidden files and folders as well as protected operating system files no matter what is the settings in Folder Options. It actually ignores the permission in Folder Options! It is portable, so you can also copy the whole extracted folder to your USB flash drive.

http://rapidshare.com/files/149484780/FreeCommander200806cShakil03009008.zip.html

CHINA Mobile Phones Secret Codes

2008-09-28T04:39:00.001-07:00

Default user code: 1122, 3344, 1234, 5678
Engineer mode: *#110*01#
Enable COM port: *#110*01# -> Device -> Set UART -> PS Config -> UART1/115200
Factory mode: *#987#
LCD contrast: *#369#
Restore factory settings: *#987*99#
Software version: *#800#
Software version: *#900#
Set default language: *#0000# Send
Set English language: *#0044# Send
Set English language (new firmware): *#001# Send

Service codes Fly:
2040(i) reset defaults: *#987*99# Send
M100 software version: ####0000#
MX200 reset defaults: *#987*99# Send
MX200 software version: *#900# Send
MP500 reset defaults: *#987*99# Send
MP500 software version: *#900# Send
SL300m reset defaults: *#987*99# Send
SL300m software version: *#900# Send
SL500m reset defaults: *#987*99# Send
SL500m software version: *#900# Send
Set language to English: *#0044#
Set language to Russian: *#0007#

CDMA Secert Codes <>

2008-09-28T04:38:00.002-07:00

Sony CM-M1300, 3300, Z200 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 111111+Ok(Jog Dial)+Select+Programming+Ok+Spc

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2008-09-28T04:38:00.001-07:00

Hyundai hwp-110 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: #86904**89397#
DM Mode: ##2740*
(Open phone, inter code, close phone)

Hyundai hgc-120, 130, 200 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: #86904**89397#

Hyundai hgc-310, 600, 610 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##20022002, end, 1, Spc Code
Field Test: ##20022002, end, 1, Master Code

Hyundai Curitel h100, 150, hx510b, 520, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##20022002, end, 1, Spc Code
Field Test: ##20022002, end, 1, Master Code
A-key: 2539**
Debug Menu: ##27732726, end
Sar Test: ##27752345, end
Baud Rate: ##36**, end
DM mode enable: **1004, end
DS mode enable: **1005, end
Test Bell/Voice/Led/Dot: ##1122, end
RF Mode: ##2240, end
Ras Ram: ##2774, end
Cmux1: **0481, end
Cmux2: **0482, end
RX Mode Fax: **0492, end
RX Mode Data: **0491, end
RX Mode Reset: **0490, end

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2008-09-28T04:37:00.003-07:00

SonyEricsson T608, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 923885, joystick >, 111111
Nam Set shot: 987, joystick >, 111111
Nam Set long: 222652, joystick >, 111111
Vocoder: ##8626337, joystick >, 111111
Debug screen: ##33284, joystick >
Life Timer: ##786, joystick >
SW ver: 9#4#3#, joystick >
Edit Profile: ##3282, joystick >
Service menu: *#06*

Ericsson A1228c, T61, etc Nam Programming :
Short NAM: 987+Menu
Long NAM: 923885+Menu+Spc
CDMA Mode: 904093+Menu
Analog Mode: 904095+Menu
QNC: 904097+Menu
Debug Screen: 904090+Menu
DM Mode: 904050+Menu

CDMA Secert Codes <>

2008-09-28T04:37:00.001-07:00

Lg LX,VX-series, VX4400, VX6000, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##Spc(#)
Nam Set: Menu, 0
Advanced Settings: ##2342(#)
Vocoder: ##8626337,ok(#)
CAI Change: ##7738,ok(#)
Enable TTY: ##889,ok(#)
A-key: ##2539,ok(#)
Reset (Life time, Clear Memory, etc): ##786,ok(#)

lgc-300, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: Menu, 9, Spc
A-key: Press "Sto" 3sec, 2539**

lgc-330w, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: Menu, 4, 0, Spc
A-key: 2539**

lgc-510, v111, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: Menu, 3, 0, Spc
A-key: 2539**

lgc-500, 800w, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: Menu, 9 , 0, Spc
Debug Mode: Menu, 7, 0, Fsc
Debug Mode: Menu, 8, 0, Fsc
A-key: 2539**

CDMA Secert Codes <>

2008-09-28T04:36:00.000-07:00

Nokia 3280, 3285, 3580, 3585, 5185, 6185, 8280, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: *3001#12345#
Software Version: *#837#
Software Version: *#9999#
Esn Number: *#92772689#
Restart Phone: *#75681#
Restart Phone: *#75682#

Nokia 8887 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: *3001#12345#
Version: *#0000#
Evrc: *#8378#
Esn/Data/Timer: *#92772689#
SID: *#743#

Nokia 8587 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: *#626#7764726#
A-Key: #8159357022#4579# (26 digits)
A-Key: #8159357022#4547# (20 digits)
Version: *#0000#
Version: *#837#
Vocoder: *#3872#
Change language: Menu 5, 3, 1
Change DM mode: *#7678#
Debug Screen: *#8378#
Debug: *#8380#
Field Test Menu: *#83788#

SPC Unlock, Factory Reset :
Full Factory Reset: *#7370#
Resets all settings including non-user changeable items (like SPC)

NOKIA TEST MODE:

51xx, 61xx, 71xx, 3285, 63xx, etc :
1) Turn on the phone. Press *3001#12345#
2) Scroll up to where it says "Field Test" and choose SELECT
3) Highlight "Enable" and choose OK. Turn the phone off then back on.
4) If the test mode screen does not show up press MENU and scroll
down to "Field Test" choose SELECT. Press 0 1 then choose OK.
5) Lower left or upper left number is the signal strength.
6) To turn off the test mode press MENU and scroll down to where it says
"Field Test" choose SELECT. Press 0 0 and then choose OK.

3360, 6360, etc :
1) Turn on the phone. Press *3001#12345#
2) Scroll up to where it says "Field Test" and choose SELECT
3) Highlight "Enable" and choose OK. Turn the phone off then back on.
4) If the test mode screen does not show up press MENU and scroll
down to "Field Test" choose SELECT. Press 2 1 0 1 then choose OK.
5) Lower left or upper left number is the signal strength.
6) To turn off the test mode press MENU and scroll down to where it says
"Field Test" choose SELECT. Press 2 1 0 0 and then choose OK.

CDMA Secert Codes <>

2008-09-28T04:35:00.000-07:00

Motorola 7760, 7860, 2260, 8160, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: Fcn,0000000000000, Rcl
Nam Set: 74663#, Fcn, Fcn
Test Mode: Fcn, 00**83786633, Sto

Motorola v60c, v120c etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 74663#, Menu, Menu, Spc
Nam Set: Menu, 073887, * (type quickly)
Test Mode: Menu, 073887*, Spc
Debug Mode: ##33284

Force the phone into DIGITAL ONLY mode:
1) ##33284 (Debug)
2) RIGHT Softkey (Next) Twice
3) Down arrow 10 times to "PrefMod"
4) RIGHT Softkey (Change) until you see "DigOnly"
5) LEFT softkey (Exit)
6) MENU then LEFT Softkey return to idle screen
7) ##33284 (The last 4 will not display if you have done it correctly)

Motorola Razr V3C Nam Programming:
Nam Set: 74663 # clr clr
Nam Set: #073887* , then SPC

Motorola Q Nam Programming:
Nam Set: [Send] + 074663 + [Send] + [Send], Selecct NAM#

Motorola t182, c210, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##298645665, end
Short Nam: ##073887, sto
Debug Menu: ##1111, end
Service Menu: ##2222, end
Sound NS/EC on/off switch: ##1113, end

Motorola v710, v730, v740, ms150, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 8378*# + press 3 times NATE (spc - 071082)
Test Mode: Menu, 073887*, Spc
Service Menu: #758353266#646#

Motorola StarTac 2004 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 5759789*#, press "Rec" button 3 times, (spc - 915037)

Motorola ms200, ms400, ms800, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 5759789*#, press "Camera" button 3 times, (spc - 915037)
Nam Set: 246791538*#, press "Camera" button 3 times, (spc - 915037)

Motorola v6060 Nam Programming :
Nam Set:147*369#456*0#

MOTOROLA TEST MODE :

v60, c120, c331, etc:
1) Turn on the phone. Press MENU 0 7 3 8 8 7 *
2) The phone will require you to "Enter a Security Code", press 000000, OK
3) Scroll down to "Test mode" choose SELECT. Scroll down to "Enable"
choose SELECT. Your phone is now in test mode.
4) Signal strength is the 3_rd number down on the left hand side of the screen.
5) To toggle between regular mode and test mode: Press MODE then
quickly press the BUTTON DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT OF MENU.
6) To turn off the test mode the phone must be in regular mode, then follow
the above sequence and scroll down to where it says "DISABLE" instead of
"ENABLE" and choose select.

<>

2008-09-28T04:34:00.002-07:00

Audiovox 4000, 9000, 9100, 9155, 9500, etc Nam Programming :
Power the phone ON and wait until the little light on top goes out, then press:
Nam Set: 289,Fcn, #,1
Service menu: Fcn,0,0, FSC

Power the phone ON and press:
Test Mode: Hold (2,*,Rcl) + Power

Test Mode Commands:
99 - download - flash phone
124 - inam data write
125 - version
126 - get ESN
127 - get SPC
128 - get User lock
129 - is WFTV data write
137 - get FSC code
138 - NPcode (nam program code)
139 - dscode
141 - restart
218 - Read_Addr
000 - is cdma mode
001 - is fm mode
002 - is pcs mode
008 - is reg read addr
020 - is lna_range

Audiovox (Hyundai) cdm-100, 130, 135, 8300, 8500, 8600, 8910, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##20022002, end
Read user lock: #5625*, end
Port settings: ##7678, end
DM baud rate: ##2283, end
DM mode enable: **1004, end
DS mode enable: **1005, end
Misc. Test: ##27752345, end
S/W Test1: ##27732726, end
S/W Test2: ##2240, end
Debug screen: ##2773, end
Clear MRU: ##6782, end
Rfnu_Contents: ##2250, end
?????: ##1133, end
?????: ##1144, end
P_Rev: ##7738, end
GPS Test: ##4771, end
A-Key: 2538**
SMS Eng: ##767364, end
Battery_adc: ##2768, end
Tests: ##1122, end

Audiovox 8610, 8910, etc Nam programming :
Name Set: ##847446, end, 111111

Audiovox pcx-3500xl Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##2726+Send+1998+1+Spc+1

Audiovox-107 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 45680*47*869#1

Audiovox CMP-3 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 45680*47*869#1
Dm Mode: Menu, 6, 6

Audiovox 9950 Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##3282

Audiovox Z800 (Audiovox 7900, Sharp) Nam Programming :
Nam Set: m + # + envelope key + * + 1

Audiovox Thera (Toshiba 2032) Nam Programming :
Thera Nam Programming User Manual - nam_thera.pdf

Audiovox (UTStarcom) PPC 6600, 6700, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##SPC + Send
Nam Set: #*#SPC + Send
Nam Set: ##SPC#
DM mode: ##3424 + Send
DM mode: #*#3424 + Send
DM mode: ##3424#
Programming User Manual - programming_instructions.pdf

CDMA Secert Codes <>

2008-09-28T04:34:00.001-07:00

Sanyo 4900, 5150, 5300, 8100, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##Spc+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Advanced Setup: ##3282+Ok+Key Down+Ok+Msl
A-key: ##2539+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Version: ##**837+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Debug Menu: ##FSC+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Airtime menu: ##8463+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Change CAI: ##7738+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Vocoder: ##8626337+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Reverse Logistic: ##786+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Set IP Address: ##2769737+Ok+Key Down+Ok
TTY On/Off: ##889+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Ready Link: ##4636+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Browser Init On/Off: ##4682+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Picture Token: ##25327+Ok+Key Down+Ok
Unknown Code: ##5282277+Ok+Key Down+Ok
(SPC=000000, FSC=040793)

Sanyo scp-A011, smp-A017, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: F9(3 beep) + 0*72696#767

CDMA Secert Codes <>

2008-09-28T04:33:00.000-07:00

Kyocera 2345, 3035, 5135, 6035, Se47, KX, KE - series, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 111111+Jog Dial(Ok)
CAI Change: ##7738,ok
Enable TTY: ##889,ok
Life Timer: ##786,ok
A-key: ##2539,ok

Tips:
On some kyocera handsets the factory service module has not been disabled
and the phone can be programmed without the Spc by inputting:
Nam Set: ##333333 menu (service)

Qualcomm qcp-800 Nam Pogramming :
Nam Set: Menu+3+0+Spc
Field Test: Menu+7+0+Fsc

CDMA Secert Codes <>

2008-09-28T04:32:00.000-07:00

Samsung sph-n240, n400, a460, a500, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: ##Spc
Test Mode: 47*869#1235
Debug Menu: ##33284,ok
Service Menu: Menu+8+0 (#889)
Reset (Life time, Clear Memory, etc): ##786,ok
A-key: ##2539,ok
Label Selection: ##3882,ok
Label(Home, Work, etc) : **523,ok
NGG Setting (Gateway, etc.): ##2769737,ok
Vocoder: ##8626337,ok
CAI Change: ##7738,ok
Enable TTY: ##889,ok

Samsung a530, a610, a620, a660, a670, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: Menu, 6, *
Nam Set: ##3238, ok
Nam Set: ##SPC (##000000), ok
Service Menu: Menu, 9, *
Test Mode: 47*68#13580
Test Mode: 47*869#1235

Samsung X, E, V, S-series (korean models), e250, v420, s350, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 6548#0**4#6
Nam Set: 47*869#08#9 --Activate Chachu Samsung S-106
Nam Set: 74153697193
Test Mode: 5809540*45680 (88 - EFS reset)
Debug Menu: Menu(hold 2sec)+0, 6725 or 9720 or 1973 or 0415
Debug Menu: Menu+0(hold 2sec), 6725 or 9720 or 1973 or 0415
Debug Menu: Home(top of keypad)+0, 6725 or 9720 or 1973 or 0415

Samsung sch-411, 611, n105, a100, a300, a2000, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: 47*869#08#9
Nam Set: Menu+60
Test Mode: *759#813580
Test Mode: 5809540*45680
A-key: Menu+0, 25##
External Audio: Menu+0, ####
Debug Menu: Menu+8, 0415 or Spc
Debug Menu: Menu+9, 0415 or Spc
Brief NAM Programing: Menu+40,626 (not all version)
LCD Contrast: Menu+45 (not all version)
SIO Mode: Menu+49
SIO Mode: Menu+69

Samsung N356 (India version) Nam Programming :
Test Mode: Menu, 5, down arrow, *
Test Mode: **00## (in some flashes)

Samsung i700, etc Nam Programming :
Nam Set: Go to start and select "PHONE" from the drop down menu, dial #83587

Samsung i300, etc Nam Programming :
1. Tap on the Phone Icon with stylus
2. Press #907*9#0 ENTER LOCK should appear on screen
3. Enter OTKSL
4. SVC MENU will appear press 1
5. Enter 10 digit MIN and then press SAVE
6. Press SAVE again
7. Press 3 and then press SAVE 6 times
8. Enter the HOME SID and press SAVE once
9. Press END key twice

About "HOSTS" File

2008-09-25T11:20:00.001-07:00

Warning: Backup the file before playing with it!

What does this file do?

The HOSTS file found on Windows (and linux too) is like a local DNS (domain name server). When you type a url on the browsers address bar, the domain name is converted to the IP of the server by a DNS lookup by the browser. Now here is the catch ... Windows first looks at the HOSTS file before doing any DNS lookup. So we can block certain sites by editing the HOSTS file.

Where is it ? I dont see the HOSTS file

HOSTS file is found typically here ...
Windows XP : C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K : C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 98/ME : C:\WINDOWS

Linux : /etc/

What is in this FILE?

HOSTS file is just a plain text file. So you can use any text editing software like notepad to edit the contents of the file.
Typical content of a HOSTS file is shown below :

# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost

The Lines followed by a # are comments and explains how to use the HOSTS file. 127.0.0.1 is the IP address that is used to loopback to your computer itself. So if you are running an apache or IIS server or anyother server software, you can access it by the url http://localhost or http://127.0.0.1

What now ?

Suppose you want to block some sites for example say you want to block "www.sicksite.com". All you have to do is add another line to the HOSTS file:
127.0.0.1 www.sicksite.com

Now what happens is whenever you try to visit "www.sicksite.com" it goes to the site on your localhost. For common people those who dont run any server, localhost is nowhere!

Why would i want to block sites ?

There are many parasitic servers out there on the internet, that track your movements while browsing. So if you want to protect yourself, include those sites on the HOSTS file.

A list of sites that is parasitic or is an ad serving site is given in
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt
It is not recommended to copy the entire list to your local HOSTS file as it slows down the system. So choose ones that you think needs to be blocked.

What is this pop up about?

When you are saving the HOSTS file, a pop up may appear that asks you to confirm the changes to the HOSTS file. This pop up may or may not appear based on the OS, and other Anti-Virus Softwares you are running.

What else can I do with "HOSTS" file?

You can also make a site point to another site. By making an entry as follows :
72.14.207.99 www.mysearchengine.com #72.14.207.99 google server ip

Now visiting "www.mysearchengine.com" takes you yo "www.google.com".

To find out IP address of sites visit:

• http://www.hcidata.co.uk/host2ip.htm

• http://cqcounter.com/whois/

If your are a webmaster, HOSTS file allows you to make subdomains within localhost (depends on server software and after configurations in it).

127.0.0.1 subdomain.localhost

Oops I screwed up ...

Restore the backup file if u have already done so
OR
Copy the sample HOSTS given above and save it.

Disable Autorun Windows XP

2008-09-25T11:19:00.001-07:00

Do this very important!!

Most viruses uses the autorun.inf to get itself infected on your computer. Autorun.inf is a small file that instructs the windows os to do when the CD is inserted into the computer. In genuine cases , it runs a setup in case of a Software Installation Disc. In the other case it may run a virus and gets your system infected. All you got to do to get the virus is put the CD. Same is the case for Mass Storage Devices like Memory Sticks, Pen Drives, Flash Drives etc.

So Disable your Autorun now

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\Cdrom\Autorun Change from 1 to 0

To disable Autoplay of all drives
Start > Run > gpedit.msc

Enable : Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Turn Off Autoplay

Windows XP Hotfixes

2008-09-25T11:15:00.000-07:00

KB873339 - Vulnerability in HyperTerminal could allow code execution
KB884575 - Battery power may be drained more quickly than expected on Windows XP-based laptop
KB885836 - Vulnerability in WordPad could allow code execution
KB886677 - DBCS characters appear corrupted when browsing site using Shift-JIS encoding
KB887472 - Security update to Microsoft Windows Messenger
KB887606 - Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) uses cached credentials incorrectly
KB888111 - Universal Audio Architecture High Definition Audio Class Driver Version 1.0a
KB889016 - Cannot obtain debug information about the resource objects of Application Verifier stop errors
KB889320 - Computer Browser service stops and Event ID 7023 is logged after Windows Firewall service disabled
KB889673 - DEP-enabled computer may unexpectedly quit after resuming from standby or hibernation
KB890830 - Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.30
KB892489 - Antivirus scan may increase the number of open handles for the svchost.exe process
KB893008 - PAL format digital video cameras are incorrectly detected as NTSC format digital video cameras
KB893756 - Vulnerability in Telephony service could allow remote code execution
KB893803 - Windows Installer 3.1 (v2)
KB894395 - IME Composition or Candidate window remains visible even after losing focus when using Japanese IME
KB895961 - Terminal Server Service update (From KB900325 Package)
KB896256 - A Windows XP SP2-based computer that has multiple processors exhibits decreased performance or unexpected behavior
KB896344 - Can't transfer files and settings from computer running 32-bit Windows XP to computer running Windows XP x64
KB896358 - Vulnerability in HTML Help could allow remote code execution
KB896423 - Vulnerability in Print Spooler service could allow remote code execution
KB896428 - Vulnerability in Telnet client could allow information disclosure
KB896626 - Windows XP TV tuner program stops responding or displays corrupted video
KB897338 - New language locales for Windows XP Service Pack 2
KB897663 - Exception may not show up in the Windows Firewall GUI the exception is created by modifying the registry
KB898461 - Permanent copy of the Package Installer for Windows version 6.2.29.0
KB898543 - Cannot correctly install security fixes in Windows XP Starter Edition
KB899271 - Updated USB Video Class (UVC) driver for Windows XP
KB899409 - 20-second delay when trying to access a redirected folder by logging on to computer
KB899591 - Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol could allow denial of service
KB900485 - 0x0000007E stop error in Windows XP SP2
KB901017 - Vulnerability in the Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects could allow code execution
KB901190 - Vulnerability in the Korean Input Method Editor (IME) could allow elevation of privilege
KB901214 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Color Management Module could allow remote code execution
KB902149 - FTP client may echo account information back to the screen
KB902845 - Computer stops responding during text-mode Setup when you try to install Windows XP
KB902853 - An unnecessary restore operation may be started on a RAID group when computer is put in hibernation
KB903234 - Update to optimize the way that the Volume Shadow Copy Service client accesses shadow copies
KB903250 - Song titles are copied to a recordable CD after cancelling a burn operation in Windows Media Player 10
KB904412 - SBP-2 device does not work when it is connected to a Windows XP SP2-based computer
KB905414 - Vulnerability in Network Connection Manager could allow denial of service
KB905749 - Vulnerability in Plug and Play could allow remote code execution and local elevation of privilege
KB906216 - The Dhtmled.ocx ActiveX control doesn't work as expected after a program changes the Visible property of it
KB906569 - Update to add the Tools tab to the System Configuration utility in Windows XP Service Pack 2
KB906866 - 0x00000035 NO_MORE_IRP_STACK_LOCATIONS stop error when trying to log on to a domain
KB907865 - IPSec Policy Agent update
KB908519 - Vulnerability in embedded Web fonts could allow remote code execution
KB908531 - Vulnerability in Windows Explorer Could Lead to Remote Code Execution
KB908536 - Horizontal scroll bar used in forms may not respond to mouse controls or actions when using themes
KB909441 - In Control Panel, "Sounds and Audio Devices" does not correctly display the setting in "Speaker Setup" list
KB909520 - Software update for Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider
KB909608 - Access violation when using /integrate switch to integrate KB900725 into Windows XP SP2 installation source files
KB909667 - Computer stops responding during standby or hibernation operations or trying to use the Shut Down command
KB910437 - Access violation error occurs when Windows Automatic Updates tries to download updates
KB911280 - Vulnerability in Routing and Remote Access could allow remote code execution
KB911562 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) function could allow code execution
KB911564 - Vulnerability in Windows Media Player plug-in with non-Microsoft Internet browsers could allow remote code

execution
KB911927 - Vulnerability in WebClient could allow remote code execution
KB911990 - Connection to the Sony Media Changer/Recorder is lost
KB912024 - Update Rollup 2 for eHome Infrared Receiver
KB912461 - Cannot obtain information about specific events when you program against the DVD Nav control in Windows XP
KB913296 - Jet 4.0 data engine update fixes issues that may occur
KB913580 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator could allow denial of service
KB913808 - The embedded resource version of the LIP MUI files is incorrect in Windows XP
KB914388 - Vulnerability in the DHCP Client Service could allow remote code execution
KB914440 - Network Diagnostics for Windows XP
KB914463 - WMI causes object access failure events when an SACL is applied to the HKEY_USERS registry subkey
KB914841 - Simplify the creation and maintenance of Internet Protocol security filters
KB914906 - "Unsupported State(2)" error message when a Windows XP Starter Edition-based computer continuously restarts
KB915378 - Update for Add New Hardware Control Panel
KB915865 - XmlLite update package for Windows XP Service Pack 2
KB916595 - 0x000000D1 DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL stop error on a Windows XP SP2 computer
KB917140 - Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit detailed log entries cannot be logged
KB917275 - Windows Rights Management Services for Windows XP SP2
KB917730 - You cannot create a network connection when you are starting a Windows XP SP2-based computer
KB918005 - Battery power may drain more quickly than you expect on a Windows XP SP2-based portable computer
KB918033 - Certain Windows dialog boxes may not retain the focus as expected
KB918118 - Vulnerability in Microsoft RichEdit could allow remote code execution
KB918334 - Error message when running a Win32 program that makes CreateFile function calls from a client computer to a server
KB918439 - Vulnerability in ART image rendering could allow remote code execution
KB918997 - Developers can't create wireless client programs that manage wireless profiles and connections over the Wireless

Zero Configuration service
KB919007 - Vulnerability in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) could result in remote code execution
KB920213 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Agent could allow remote code execution
KB920342 - Upgrade PNRP to PNRP version 2.0
KB920670 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Hyperlink Object Library could allow remote code execution
KB920683 - Vulnerability in DNS resolution could allow remote code execution
KB920685 - Vulnerability in Indexing Service could allow cross-site scripting
KB920872 - Audio playback does not play file from correct position after pausing, and Stop error message randomly received

when trying to play audio files
KB921401 - A non-paged pool memory leak occurs when you capture specific MIDI SYSEx messages in Windows XP
KB921411 - USB devices no longer work correctly after installing the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
KB922120 - Network Map in Windows Vista does not display computers that are running Windows XP
KB922582 - 0x80070002 error message when trying to update a Microsoft Windows-based computer
KB922668 - Windows XP COM+ Hotfix Rollup Package 14
KB922819 - Vulnerabilities in TCP/IP IPv6 could allow denial of service
KB923154 - EAP reauthentication may not occur and the Wireless Zero Configuration service may not work correctly when using a

third-party application
KB923191 - Vulnerability in Windows Explorer could allow remote code execution
KB923232 - Computer using Intel dual-core processor stops responding when trying to resume from standby
KB923414 - Vulnerability in Server Service could allow denial of service
KB923980 - Vulnerability in Client Service could allow remote code execution
KB924191 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services could allow remote code execution
KB924270 - Vulnerability in Workstation Service could allow remote code execution
KB924667 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Foundation Classes could allow for remote code execution
KB924941 - Update to resolve timing issues resulting in race conditions when using Bluetooth devices connected via USB
KB925398 - Vulnerability in Windows Media Player 6.4 could allow remote code execution
KB925623 - The Wmiprvse.exe process may experience a memory leak when WMI services and RPC services are extensively used
KB925720 - Windows CardSpace hotfix rollup package
KB925876 - Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 Client
KB925902 - Vulnerability in GDI could allow remote code execution
KB925922 - Computer restarts unexpectedly or 0x000000D1 stop error message received
KB926239 - Windows Media Player 10 may close unexpectedly
KB926255 - Vulnerability in Windows could allow elevation of privilege
KB926436 - Vulnerability in Microsoft OLE Dialog could allow remote code execution
KB926646 - Can't increase the limit concurrent SMB command in the Windows XP Professional Server service
KB927544 - Can't create an AVI larger than 512GB and can't play an AVI larger than 800 GB using DirectX
KB927779 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Data Access Components could allow remote code execution
KB927802 - Vulnerability in Windows Image Acquisition Service could allow elevation of privilege
KB927880 - Can't log on to a device that has both a blank user name and password using Internet Explorer 7
KB927891 - Access violation received when trying to install an update from Windows Update
KB928255 - Vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow elevation of privilege
KB929123 - Cumulative security update for Outlook Express (June, 2006)
KB929280 - Microsoft Management Console 3.0 does not correctly display 32-bit color snap-in icons
KB929969 - Vulnerability in Vector Markup Language could allow remote code execution
KB930178 - Vulnerability in Windows CSRSS could allow remote code execution
KB931125 - Microsoft Root Certificate Update (February 2007)
KB931192 - Users in a trusted external Kerberos realm cannot access resources from a Windows Server 2003-based forest
KB931261 - Vulnerability in UPnP could allow remote code execution
KB931784 - Vulnerability in the Windows kernel could allow elevation of privilege
KB931836 - February 2007 cumulative time zone update
KB932168 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Agent could allow remote code execution
KB932590 - Windows-based applications that use the TZ environment variable may not work as expected because of changes to DST
KB932597 - "Windows cannot find the network path" error message when trying to connect to a network resource
KB932662 - An access violation occurs in a program that uses the DirectShow DV Mux filter
KB933566 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (June, 2007)
KB933876 - USN journal record contains an incorrect file name when moving a file
KB934161 - "Windows cannot calculate the effective permissions for User_Name" error when trying to view permissions for

domain-migrated user account
KB934428 - Hotfix that adds support for SDHC cards that have a capacity of more than 4 GB
KB935192 - 0x00000044 stop error when resuming computer from hibernation after applying KB918005 hotfix
KB935214 - Access violation occurs when a program is automatically stopped
KB935448 - Certain third-party applications may not start, and "Illegal System DLL Relocation" error message received
KB935839 - Vulnerability in the Win32 API could allow remote code execution
KB935840 - Vulnerability in Schannel could allow remote code execution
KB935843 - 0x0000007F stop error when trying to print from computers that have KB925902 security update installed
KB936357 - Microcode update to improve the reliability of systems with Intel processors

Other Updates
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45.0 ActiveX Control
Macrovision SafeDisc Driver Fix 4.00.060
Microsoft European Union Expansion Font Update 1.2
Microsoft Qfecheck 6.1.0.0
Microsoft Update 7.0.6000.374
Microsoft Web Folders 9.60.6715.0 (KB892211)
Microsoft Windows Script 5.6.8831 (Includes KB917344 Hotfix)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (Includes KB927978 Hotfix)
MSXML 6.0 SP1

Registry Tweaks
DSO Exploit registry fix that Spybot Search & Destroy complains about

Hotfixes added. After ryans

KB939683 -› FIX: Update for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP
Download -› 549 KB (August 27, 2007)
Switches: KB939683.exe /q /n /z

KB939373 -› Vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Download -› 621 KB (July 9, 2007)
Switches: KB939373.exe /q /n /z

KB938829 -› Vulnerability in GDI Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Download -› 605 KB (August 14, 2007)
Switches: KB938829.exe /q /n /z

KB938828 -› Error message when the Explorer.exe process crashes on a Windows XP SP2-based computer: "STOP 0xc0000005"
Download -› 830 KB (July 24, 2007)
Switches: KB938828.exe /q /n /z

KB938127 -› Vulnerability in Vector Markup Language could allow remote code execution
Download -› 781 KB (August 13, 2007)
Switches: KB938127.exe /q /n /z

KB937143 -› Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer
Download -› 8.06 MB (August 14, 2007)
Switches: KB937143.exe /q /n /z

KB936782 -› Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Download -› 5.53 MB (August 14, 2006)
Switches: KB936782.exe /q /n /z

KB936021 -› Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Download -› 890 KB (August 14, 2006)
Switches: KB936021.exe /q /n /z

Administering Windows Systems/Networks

2008-09-25T07:11:00.000-07:00

Here's the start of my "Best Practices" list for the
sucessful administration of Windows NT and 2000 based
networks. At some point, I may categorize them.

NT4

• No network is too small for a BDC
• Update your ERDs on a regular basis

WINDOWS 2000/XP/2003

• Always install the Recovery Console
• Backup the System State on a regular basis
• Use a normal account for day-to day work, and use
RUNAS for administrative work.
• The cost of a 2nd domain controller is far less than
the cost of downtime

SECURITY

• Use Strong Passwords
• Enable Auditing
• Change Passwords Regularly
• Firewalls and AntiVirus are well advised for any network
• Always create a password for the Administrator Account

INSTALLATIONS

• Create Slipstreamed CDs
• Use tracking sofware whenever installing software
on your desktop or server
• Test Patches, Fixes, and new software/drivers in
a test environment before going live.

GENERAL

• Defrag your drives
• EIDE for standard desktops; SCSI for Servers and
High-End Workstations
• ATA RAID before Software RAID
• NT/2000/XP makes a much better client OS than Win9x
• NTFS at all times
• Script your changes, so you'll have a record, and
you'll be able to duplicate them easily.
• Switches, YES; Hubs, NO
• Develop a good Backup strategy and test your backups
• Develop a good Naming Convention
• Develop a good Disaster Recovery stratey
• The command line is your friend
• Use strong passwords and a robust password policy
• Use good, reliable, robust hardware
• Use proper power supplies and clean power
• Document your changes
• Redundancy is a good thing!
• Group Policy is a powerful tool
• Document all concerns - CYA at all times

TOOLS (Originally Compiled By Jay Woody)

The following list represents tools and utilites that
can be of great use to a Windows Admin. This should
be helpful checklist for what to get at a new job:

• TOOLS/UTILS
Anti-Virus
Anti-SPAM
Defragger
Documentation Tools
NTFS Boot Utility
Password Cracker
Remote Control
Resource Kit and Support Tools
Scripting Tools
Text Editor
Zip Utility

• SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Active Directory Management
Cloning/Imaging Software
Deployment Software
Disaster Recovery System
Event Log Monitor
High Availability Software
Inventory Software
Network Analyzer
Network Management & Diagramming
Performance Management
Policy Management
Printer Management
Service Password Management
Storage Management
SysLog Server
User/Domain Management
WebLog Analyzers

• PROTECTION/SECURITY
Encryption Tools
Firewall
Intrusion Detection Systems
Vulnerability Scanners

• MAGAZINES
Windows 2000 Magazine
ComputerWorld
InfoWorld
ENT Magazine
eWeek
Network World

• BOOKS
Inside Windows NT
Inside Windows 2000
Inside Windows 2003 (coming soon)
Mastering Windows 2000
Mastering Windows Server 2003
*any other books by Mark Minasi*
Windows 2000 Sys Admin
Tim Hill's Scripting Books (both WSH & NT Shell Scripting)
*any other books on scritping in Perl or WSH*
Building Linux/OpenBSD Firewalls
CISCO TCP/IP
Internet Security
Computer Networking Essentials
Hack Proofing Your Network: Internet Tradecraft
Securing Windows NT/2000 Servers for the Internet: A Checklist for System Administrators
Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets and Solutions

Telnet For Beginners

2008-09-25T07:08:00.000-07:00

First of all what is telnet? Telnet is a protocol which is part of the TCP/IP suite. It is quite similar to the UNIX rlogin program. Telnet allows you to control a remote computer from your own one. It is terminal emulation software. In the old days harddrives were humonguous and expensive (i am talking waY back here) and there were no personal computers. To make use of existing computers you had to lease hardrive space and use terminals to operate the system. For developers this was great because computing became lots cheaper. You needed a server and many connections could be made. With telnet u can emulate this type of distributed computing and for example operate a supercomputer from a distance.

TCP/IP works with ports and telnet has one also. It's nr 23. It's has several rfc's. Nr 854 dates back to 1983 and is named telnet protocol specification.
With telnet you can do various things like send mail, log in to irc or proxy and even (though hardly anymore) view and modify websites. There are telnet services available allowing you to search through large databases using telnet. With this you use the remote computer's power so it won't presure your precious resources. Usually help or remotehelp are the commands to use to find out what you can and cannot do. If you can't see what you type in then set echo. Once you made a connection you can use the computer as if it was your own. You use command lines for this.
Telnet knows different emulation types. VT-100 is most used. This emulation was used on the video terminals of DEC. There are still VT-100 servers running out there. Scientists use these.

To use telnet you need a client. Windows has telnet built in by default (as does UNIX but that's a different story), but there are third party clients available on the net. You start a telnet session by typing in the command 'telnet server.net 23' where the port number is optional. Since Telnet was based on UNIX (as it is part of TCP/IP which also was based on UNIX) it uses UNIX commands. Basic knowledge would help you here. The port number specifies what services you will use. 23 is the default one. You can log into various services. 80 is the HTTP server for that.
So say you wanted to modify your site from a distance on a leased line. You don't have your fav progs and hardly any time.

/* telnet server.net 80 (leave the /*)

/* GET http://www.server.net/YOURSITE.HTM HTTP/1.1

You can use this method to get the output of a cgi-script as well. The simple request doesn't use the HTTP/1.1 (this is the HTTP version running on the server). If you perform a bad request you usually get some info on the server. Use this to find a the correct versions of services running.
To put files to the server u use the PUT command. Telnet is pretty simillar to FTP which is also part of TCP/IP. There are other commands available like POST, which is used to put larger data files to the server, HEAD to get the sites header and DELETE. This one is obvious isn't it.
You can also use telnet to send raw imails. The port to login to is 25.
First you have to identify your self. This geos like this:

/* telnet mail.server.net 25

/* HELO www.you.net

When you typed this command you'll get some feedback telling you who and what you logged on to. When you login u may get also some feedback telling you things. :`;
After this you tell the server where the mail is from like this:

/* MAIL FROM:you@youradress.net
The server will give you feedback again telling you

/* ...Sender OK
You are accepted. Now for the receipant

/* RCPT TO:yourroommate@hisadress.net
again feedback

/* ...Receptient OK
The server stil does it's duty.....

/* DATA
After typing this command you'll get the instructions on the proper way to send the mail. Type your mail using the instructions. After you're done sending your mail close the connection using

/* QUIT (or END, EXIT, LOGOFF LOGOUT)
You can use this to receive your mail as well (if your provider allows you). The POP port is 110. Telnet to the server on this port. Once there use the following commands.

/* USER you@THE_SERVER_GOES_HERE.net

/* PASS ;type in your password (simple huh.).
Once you are accepted as a valid user use the following to list your mail.

/* LIST
Ports can be configured so they may be different on some systems. Many admins use the default ones though.

Two things come in handy when completly understanding telnet and how it works. They are a basic understanding of TCP/IP and a basic understanding of UNIX commands.

You could use telnet to connect to a proxy and from there on continue your quest. Find a good proxy (use a search engine to locate one) and create an account. Now telnet to the server on the port specified on the website and hang loose. Using a proxy to use the web keeps your identity better hidden. Proxies often use port 8080 or 3128. If you use IE or Netscape you configure them to use a proxy. If you have computer friends maybe they could help you locate one nearby. To learn more about proxies read a tutorial about them. Telnet is part of TCP/IP and with this comes specific built in connection security. This basicly comes down to the three-way-handshake which i will not furtherly discuss in this tut. Terminal emulation was embraced by developers because it is a quick and secure way for remote computing.

Bcause telnet is developed to be quick and reliable you could use it to connect yourself to an irc-server and chat with your buddies without a resource consuming GUI. You may even want to use a proxy to keep the (f)lamers from finding out your ip. To do this you have to know that the irc protocol has it's ports dedicated to 6666:6669. Ports can be configured so you have to know to what port you should connect. The identd runs on port 113. Better use a shell account to connect to IRC servers or a GUI client. Once you are there u can use the usual irc commands. If you have got a good shell (command.com) you can use scripts to automate procedures. To learn more about irc: Request for Comments: 1459 Internet Relay Chat Protocol. mIrc is a pretty good irc-client for nowadays high resource conputers if you want to learn this to. Since linux was built on UNIX and linux is free, you should have by now installed this operating system. OK

U can also post to newsgroups if the server allows this. Newsgroups use nntp (rfc 977) over port 119. Use your skills. If you want to get information on a particular system you can use a technique known as port scanning. There are pretty fancy port scanners on the net but to become a guru you will have to know how hits take place. So use port surfing instead. Telnet to the server on various ports to get info on services. This is much more rewarding then using someone else's portscanner. If you want to become a good hacker learn a programming language and write your own. Because TCP/IP is not designed for a specific platform it works much the same on any. TCP/IP uses ports that have certain services.

There are severel interresting ports for trying telnet like 7:echo. This one replies whatever you type in.
13 daytime
15 netstat
37 time time
39 rlp
53 domain
119 nntp
443 https

Use your commands to get the requested info. By connecting to different services you get a clear look at the system in use. If you want to exploit a system use the info and go to exploiters.net. If you come across a system you don't know read the ALT.2600.FAQ.

There are also a lot of trojans circulating (like back orifice or netbus). If you know how to use these you can do some rad things but mostly the use if trojans is considered lame. Learn the commands and setup your private backdoor. When you want to attack a system prepare yourself for this. There has been some discussion on the legality of port-scanning/surfing. Many servers log every attempt to connect to it. Be warned.
The expansion of free software towards the windows market gives great tools to set up your own hackerlab. For this you use your computer and one other. Set up a simple network with a server.

Configure the server and start hacking.

If you have a root account on a telnet server you can use this to remotely administer the server. There are many wats to get a root account. Remember that if an administrator finds a new root account on his system he will know it has been tampered with. Covering your tracks is fatal if you want to stay uncaught. Telnetting from a PDA is a pretty fancy way to read your mail or post to newsgroups from a distance. Because GSM phones can only transmit upto 9600 bps you might not want to load up the web.

BLOCK AND UNBLOCK WEBSITES

2008-09-25T07:05:00.000-07:00

Many times in schools, colleges & offices surfing some sites like orkut,etc are banned !
To overcome this you can unblock these or block some other websites and play pranks !

Do The Following :
For eg you want to block www.xyz.com !

* Open the folder C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
* There you will find a file named HOSTS
* Click on the file and press SHIFT and now right click on it .
* From the right click menu select Open with .
* Now, select Notepad to open the file from the list !
* Now, in the file under the line 127.0.0.1 localhost add another line as 127.0.0.2 www.xyz.com.
* Now, File>>Save !

Now, open your web browser and try openning www.xyz.com , it will not load !

To unblock sites just do the opposite !

Ports Number And Names

2008-09-25T07:02:00.000-07:00

List of frequently seen TCP and UDP ports and what they mean. The goal of this port table is to point to further resources for more information.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0
1 tcpmux
3
4
5 rje
7 echo
9 discard
11 systat
13 daytime
15 netstat
17 qotd
18 send/rwp
19 chargen
20 ftp-data
21 ftp
22 ssh, pcAnywhere
23 Telnet
25 SMTP
27 ETRN
29 msg-icp
31 msg-auth
33 dsp
37 time
38 RAP
39 rlp
40
41
42 nameserv, WINS
43 whois, nickname
49 TACACS, Login Host Protocol
50 RMCP, re-mail-ck
53 DNS
57 MTP
59 NFILE
63 whois++
66 sql*net
67 bootps
68 bootpd/dhcp
69 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (tftp)
70 Gopher
79 finger
80 www-http
87
88 Kerberos, WWW
95 supdup
96 DIXIE
98 linuxconf
101 HOSTNAME
102 ISO, X.400, ITOT
105 cso
106 poppassd
109 POP2
110 POP3
111 Sun RPC Portmapper
113 identd/auth
115 sftp
116
117 uucp
118
119 NNTP
120 CFDP
123 NTP
124 SecureID
129 PWDGEN
133 statsrv
135 loc-srv/epmap
137 netbios-ns
138 netbios-dgm (UDP)
139 NetBIOS
143 IMAP
144 NewS
150
152 BFTP
153 SGMP
156
161 SNMP
175 vmnet
177 XDMCP
178 NextStep Window Server
179 BGP
180 SLmail admin
199 smux
210 Z39.50
213
218 MPP
220 IMAP3
256
257
258
259 ESRO
264 FW1_topo
311 Apple WebAdmin
350 MATIP type A
351 MATIP type B
360
363 RSVP tunnel
366 ODMR (On-Demand Mail Relay)
371
387 AURP (AppleTalk Update-Based Routing Protocol)
389 LDAP
407 Timbuktu
427
434 Mobile IP
443 ssl
444 snpp, Simple Network Paging Protocol
445 SMB
458 QuickTime TV/Conferencing
468 Photuris
475
500 ISAKMP, pluto
511
512 biff, rexec
513 who, rlogin
514 syslog, rsh
515 lp, lpr, line printer
517 talk
520 RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
521 RIPng
522 ULS
531 IRC
543 KLogin, AppleShare over IP
545 QuickTime
548 AFP
554 Real Time Streaming Protocol
555 phAse Zero
563 NNTP over SSL
575 VEMMI
581 Bundle Discovery Protocol
593 MS-RPC
608 SIFT/UFT
626 Apple ASIA
631 IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
635 mountd
636 sldap
642 EMSD
648 RRP (NSI Registry Registrar Protocol)
655 tinc
660 Apple MacOS Server Admin
666 Doom
674 ACAP
687 AppleShare IP Registry
700 buddyphone
705 AgentX for SNMP
901 swat, realsecure
993 s-imap
995 s-pop
999
1024
1025
1050
1062 Veracity
1080 SOCKS
1085 WebObjects
1100
1105
1114
1227 DNS2Go
1234
1243 SubSeven
1338 Millennium Worm
1352 Lotus Notes
1381 Apple Network License Manager
1417 Timbuktu
1418 Timbuktu
1419 Timbuktu
1420
1433 Microsoft SQL Server
1434 Microsoft SQL Monitor
1477
1478
1490
1494 Citrix ICA Protocol
1498
1500
1503 T.120
1521 Oracle SQL
1522
1524
1525 prospero
1526 prospero
1527 tlisrv
1529
1547
1604 Citrix ICA, MS Terminal Server
1645 RADIUS Authentication
1646 RADIUS Accounting
1680 Carbon Copy
1701 L2TP/LSF
1717 Convoy
1720 H.323/Q.931
1723 PPTP control port
1731
1755 Windows Media .asf
1758 TFTP multicast
1761
1762
1808
1812 RADIUS server
1813 RADIUS accounting
1818 ETFTP
1968
1973 DLSw DCAP/DRAP
1975
1978
1979
1985 HSRP
1999 Cisco AUTH
2000
2001 glimpse
2005
2010
2023
2048
2049 NFS
2064 distributed.net
2065 DLSw
2066 DLSw
2080
2106 MZAP
2140 DeepThroat
2301 Compaq Insight Management Web Agents
2327 Netscape Conference
2336 Apple UG Control
2345
2427 MGCP gateway
2504 WLBS
2535 MADCAP
2543 sip
2565
2592 netrek
2727 MGCP call agent
2766
2628 DICT
2998 ISS Real Secure Console Service Port
3000 Firstclass
3001
3031 Apple AgentVU
3052
3128 squid
3130 ICP
3150 DeepThroat
3264 ccmail
3283 Apple NetAssitant
3288 COPS
3305 ODETTE
3306 mySQL
3352
3389 RDP Protocol (Terminal Server)
3520
3521 netrek
3879
4000 icq, command-n-conquer
4045
4144
4242
4321 rwhois
4333 mSQL
4444
47017
4827 HTCP
5000
5001
5002
5004 RTP
5005 RTP
5010 Yahoo! Messenger
5050
5060 SIP
5135
5150
5190 AIM
5222
5353
5400
5500 securid
5501 securidprop
5300
5423 Apple VirtualUser
5555
5556
5631 PCAnywhere data
5632 PCAnywhere
5678
5800 VNC
5801 VNC
5900 VNC
5901 VNC
5843
6000 X Windows
6112 BattleNet
6050
6499
6500
6502 Netscape Conference
6547
6548
6549
6666
6667 IRC
6670 VocalTec Internet Phone, DeepThroat
6699 napster
6776 Sub7
6968
6969
6970 RTP
6971
7000
7007 MSBD, Windows Media encoder
7070 RealServer/QuickTime
7161
7323
7777
7778 Unreal
7640
7648 CU-SeeMe
7649 CU-SeeMe
7654
8000
8002
8010 WinGate 2.1
8080 HTTP
8100
8181 HTTP
8383 IMail WWW
8765
8875 napster
8888 napster
8890
9000
9090
9200
9704
9669
9876
9989
10008 cheese worm
10752
12345
11371 PGP 5 Keyserver
12346
13000
13223 PowWow
13224 PowWow
14000
14237 Palm
14238 Palm
14690
16969
18888 LiquidAudio
21157 Activision
22555
22703
22793
23213 PowWow
23214 PowWow
23456 EvilFTP
26000 Quake
27000
27001 QuakeWorld
27010 Half-Life
27015 Half-Life
27374
27444
27665
27910
27960 QuakeIII
28000
28001
28002
28003
28004
28005
28006
28007
28008
30029 AOL Admin
30100
30101
30102
30103
30303
30464
31335
31337 Back Orifice
32000
32771
32777 rpc.walld
34555
40193 Novell
41524 arcserve discovery
45000 Cisco NetRanger postofficed
50505
52901
54321
61000
65301
Multicast hidden
ICMP Type hidden
9998
32773 rpc.ttdbserverd
32776 rpc.spray
32779 rpc.cmsd
38036 timestep

http://www.iss.net/security_center/advice/...rts/default.htm

Lab 10 - Server Security (2CD)

2008-09-23T09:14:00.001-07:00

http://rapidshare.com/files/140939909/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939933/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939881/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939913/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939898/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940920/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939915/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940925/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part09.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940905/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part10.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940917/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part11.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939637/zCBT_-_10_-_Server_Security.part12.rar

Lab 09 - Routers and Packet Filters (1CD)

2008-09-23T09:13:00.000-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939899/zCBT_-_09_-_Routers_and_Packet_Filters.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939883/zCBT_-_09_-_Routers_and_Packet_Filters.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940898/zCBT_-_09_-_Routers_and_Packet_Filters.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939824/zCBT_-_09_-_Routers_and_Packet_Filters.part4.rar

Lab 08 - Virtual Private Networks (1CD)

2008-09-23T09:12:00.001-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939868/zCBT_-_08_-_Virtual_Private_Networks.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939872/zCBT_-_08_-_Virtual_Private_Networks.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939878/zCBT_-_08_-_Virtual_Private_Networks.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939885/zCBT_-_08_-_Virtual_Private_Networks.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939905/zCBT_-_08_-_Virtual_Private_Networks.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939088/zCBT_-_08_-_Virtual_Private_Networks.part6.rar

Lab 07 - Internet Gateways (1CD)

2008-09-23T09:11:00.001-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939343/zCBT_-_07_-_Internet_Gateways.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939892/zCBT_-_07_-_Internet_Gateways.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939871/zCBT_-_07_-_Internet_Gateways.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939350/zCBT_-_07_-_Internet_Gateways.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939382/zCBT_-_07_-_Internet_Gateways.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938208/zCBT_-_07_-_Internet_Gateways.part6.rar

Lab 06 - WINS Infrastructure (2CD)

2008-09-23T09:09:00.001-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939363/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939886/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940931/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939365/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939321/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939925/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939370/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938529/zCBT_-_06_-_WINS_Infrastructure.part08.rar

Lab 05 - DHCP Servers (2CD)

2008-09-23T09:08:00.002-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939367/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939336/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939384/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939369/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939341/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940929/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939335/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939354/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939877/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part09.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938282/zCBT_-_05_-_DHCP_Servers.part10.rar

Lab 04 - DNS Infrastructures (2CD)

2008-09-23T09:08:00.001-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938873/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938921/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939334/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939332/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940933/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939386/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939368/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140940896/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939349/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part09.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938908/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part10.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140939339/zCBT_-_04_-_DNS_Servers.part11.rar

Lab 03 - Web Servers (2CD)

2008-09-23T09:07:00.003-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938932/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938862/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938842/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938898/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938860/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938857/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938918/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938922/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938876/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part09.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938666/zCBT_-_03_-_Web_Servers.part10.rar

Lab 02 - File Servers (2CD)

2008-09-23T09:07:00.001-07:00

http://rapidshare.com/files/140938866/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938843/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938890/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938864/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938858/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938839/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938935/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938844/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938849/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part09.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938883/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part10.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140938594/zCBT_-_02_-_File_Servers.part11.rar

Lab 01 - Active Directory (2CD)

2008-09-23T08:56:00.000-07:00

CODE
http://rapidshare.com/files/140937605/zCBT_-_01_-_Active_Directory.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140937575/zCBT_-_01_-_Active_Directory.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/140937606/zCBT_-_01_-_Active_Directory.part03.rar
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Window XP Hidden Applications Shortcuts

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To run any of these apps go to Start > Run and type the executable name:

1) Character Map = charmap.exe (very useful for finding unusual characters)

2) Disk Cleanup = cleanmgr.exe

3) Clipboard Viewer = clipbrd.exe (views contents of Windows clipboard)

4) Dr Watson = drwtsn32.exe (Troubleshooting tool)

5) DirectX diagnosis = dxdiag.exe (Diagnose & test DirectX, video & sound cards)

6) Private character editor = eudcedit.exe (allows creation or modification of characters)

7) IExpress Wizard = iexpress.exe (Create self-extracting / self-installing package)

8) Microsoft Synchronization Manager = mobsync.exe (appears to allow synchronization of files on the network for when working offline. Apparently undocumented).

9) Windows Media Player 5.1 = mplay32.exe (Retro version of Media Player, very basic).

10) ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32.exe (something to do with databases)

11) Object Packager = packager.exe (to do with packaging objects for insertion in files, appears to have comprehensive help files).

12) System Monitor = perfmon.exe (very useful, highly configurable tool, tells you everything you ever wanted to know about any aspect of PC performance, for uber-geeks only )

13) Program Manager = progman.exe (Legacy Windows 3.x desktop shell).

14) Remote Access phone book = rasphone.exe (documentation is virtually non-existant).

15) Registry Editor = regedt32.exe [also regedit.exe] (for hacking the Windows Registry).

16) Network shared folder wizard = shrpubw.exe (creates shared folders on network).

17) File siganture verification tool = sigverif.exe

18) Volume Control = sndvol32.exe (I've included this for those people that lose it from the System Notification area).

19) System Configuration Editor = sysedit.exe (modify System.ini & Win.ini just like in Win98! ).

20) Syskey = syskey.exe (Secures XP Account database - use with care, it's virtually undocumented but it appears to encrypt all passwords, I'm not sure of the full implications).

21) Microsoft Telnet Client = telnet.exe

22) Driver Verifier Manager = verifier.exe (seems to be a utility for monitoring the actions of drivers, might be useful for people having driver problems. Undocumented).

23) Windows for Workgroups Chat = winchat.exe (appears to be an old NT utility to allow chat sessions over a LAN, help files available).

Easy move through Powerpoint

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Apply subscript formatting - CTRL+EQUAL SIGN (=)
Apply superscript formatting - CTRL+PLUS SIGN (+)
Bold - CTRL+B
Capitalize - SHIFT+F3
Copy - CTRL+C
Delete a word - CTRL+BACKSPACE
Demote a paragraph - ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Find - CTRL+F
Insert a hyperlink - CTRL+K
Insert a new slide - CTRL+M
Italicize - CTRL+I
Make a duplicate of the current slide - CTRL+D
Open - CTRL+O
Open the Font dialog box - CTRL+T
Paste - CTRL+V
Print - CTRL+P
Promote a paragraph - ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Repeat your last action - F4 or CTRL+Y
Save - CTRL+S
Select all - CTRL+A
Start a slide show - F5
Switch to the next pane (clockwise) - F6
Switch to the previous pane - SHIFT+F6
Undo - CTRL+Z
View guides - CTRL+G

Excel Time saving Shortcuts

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Move to next cell in row - Tab
Move to previous cell in row - Shift + Tab
Up one screen - Page Up
Down one screen - Page Down
Move to next worksheet - Ctrl + Page Down
Move to previous worksheet - Ctrl + Page Up
Go to first cell in data region - Ctrl + Home
Go to last cell in data region - Ctrl + End
Bold toggle for selection - Ctrl + B
Italic toggle for selection - Ctrl + I
Underline toggle for selection - Ctrl + U
Strikethrough for selection - Ctrl + 5
Change the font - Ctrl + Shift + F
Change the font size - Ctrl + Shift + P
Apply outline borders - Ctrl + Shift + 7
Remove all borders - Ctrl + Shift + Underline
Wrap text in same cell - Alt + Enter
Format cells - Ctrl + 1
Select font - Ctrl + Shift + F
Select point size - Ctrl + Shift + P
Format as currency - Ctrl + Shift + 4
Format as general - Ctrl + Shift + # (hash sign)
Format as percentage - Ctrl + Shift + 5
Format as number - Ctrl + Shift + 1
Autosum a range of cells - Alt + Equals Sign
Insert the date - Ctrl +; (semi-colon)
Insert the time - Ctrl + Shift +; (semi-colon)
Insert columns/rows - Ctrl + Shift + + (plus sign)
Insert a new worksheet - Shift + F11
Read Monitor Cell One - Alt + Shift + 1
Read Monitor Cell Two - Alt + Shift + 2
Read Monitor Cell Three - Alt + Shift + 3
Read Monitor Cell Four - Alt + Shift + 4
List Visible Cells With Data - Ctrl + Shift + D
Lists Data In Current Column - Ctrl + Shift + C
List Data In Current Row - Ctrl + Shift + R
Select Hyperlink - Ctrl + Shift + H
Move To Worksheet Listbox - Ctrl + Shift + S
Move To Monitor Cell - Ctrl + Shift + M
Select Worksheet Objects - Ctrl + Shift + O
List Cells At Page Breaks - Ctrl + Shift + B
Options Listbox - Insert + V

Important Word Shortcuts

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All Caps - CTRL+SHIFT+A
Annotation - ALT+CTRL+M
Auto Format - ALT+CTRL+K
Auto Text - F3 or ALT+CTRL+V
Bold - CTRL+B or CTRL+SHIFT+B
Bookmark - CTRL+SHIFT+F5
Copy - CTRL+C or CTRL+INSERT
Copy Format - CTRL+SHIFT+C
Copy Text - SHIFT+F2
Create Auto Text - ALT+F3
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 Maximize - CTRL+F10
Doc Move - CTRL+F7
Doc Restore - CTRL+F5
Doc Size - CTRL+F8
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 Up Extend - SHIFT+UP
List Num Field - ALT+CTRL+L
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
Lock Fields - CTRL+3 or CTRL+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

Internet Explorer Shortcuts:

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CTRL+A - Select all items on the current page
CTRL+D - Add the current page to your Favorites
CTRL+E - Open the Search bar
CTRL+F - Find on this page
CTRL+H - Open the History bar
CTRL+I - Open the Favorites bar
CTRL+N - Open a new window
CTRL+O - Go to a new location
CTRL+P - Print the current page or active frame
CTRL+S - Save the current page
CTRL+W - Close current browser window
CTRL+ENTER - Adds the http://www. (url) .com
SHIFT+CLICK - Open link in new window
BACKSPACE - Go to the previous page
ALT+HOME - Go to your Home page
HOME - Move to the beginning of a document
TAB - Move forward through items on a page
END - Move to the end of a document
ESC - Stop downloading a page
F11 - Toggle full-screen view
F5 - Refresh the current page
F4 - Display list of typed addresses
F6 - Change Address bar and page focus
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Go to the next page
SHIFT+CTRL+TAB - Move back between frames
SHIFT+F10 - Display a shortcut menu for a link
SHIFT+TAB - Move back through the items on a page
CTRL+TAB - Move forward between frames
CTRL+C - Copy selected items to the clipboard
CTRL+V - Insert contents of the clipboard
ENTER - Activate a selected link
HOME - Move to the beginning of a document
END - Move to the end of a document
F1 - Display Internet Explorer Help

Windows Explorer Shortcuts:

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ALT+SPACEBAR - Display the current window’s system menu
SHIFT+F10 - Display the item's context menu
CTRL+ESC - Display the Start menu
ALT+TAB - Switch to the window you last used
ALT+F4 - Close the current window or quit
CTRL+A - Select all items
CTRL+X - Cut selected item(s)
CTRL+C - Copy selected item(s)
CTRL+V - Paste item(s)
CTRL+Z - Undo last action
CTRL+(+) - Automatically resize the columns in the right hand pane
TAB - Move forward through options
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view
ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view
SHIFT+DELETE - Delete an item immediately
BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up
ALT+ENTER - View an item’s properties
F10 - Activate the menu bar in programs
F6 - Switch between left and right panes
F5 - Refresh window contents
F3 - Display Find application
F2 - Rename selected item

Windows XP Shortcuts:

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ALT+- (ALT+hyphen) Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu
ALT+ENTER View properties for the selected item
ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they were opened
ALT+F4 Close the active item, or quit the active program
ALT+SPACEBAR Display the System menu for the active window
ALT+TAB Switch between open items
ALT+Underlined letter Display the corresponding menu
BACKSPACE View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer
CTRL+A Select all
CTRL+B Bold
CTRL+C Copy
CTRL+I Italics
CTRL+O Open an item
CTRL+U Underline
CTRL+V Paste
CTRL+X Cut
CTRL+Z Undo
CTRL+F4 Close the active document
CTRL while dragging Copy selected item
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging Create shortcut to 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
SHIFT+DELETE Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin
ESC Cancel the current task
F1 Displays Help
F2 Rename selected item
F3 Search for a file or folder
F4 Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer
F5 Refresh the active window
F6 Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F10 Activate the menu bar in the active program
SHIFT+F10 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
CTRL+ESC Display the Start menu
SHIFT+CTRL+ESC Launches Task Manager
SHIFT when you insert a CD Prevent the CD from automatically playing
WIN Display or hide the Start menu
WIN+BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box
WIN+D Minimizes all Windows and shows the Desktop
WIN+E Open Windows Explorer
WIN+F Search for a file or folder
WIN+F+CTRL Search for computers
WIN+L Locks the desktop
WIN+M Minimize or restore all windows
WIN+R Open the Run dialog box
WIN+TAB Switch between open items

Run Commands:

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compmgmt.msc - Computer management
devmgmt.msc - Device manager
diskmgmt.msc - Disk management
dfrg.msc - Disk defrag
eventvwr.msc - Event viewer
fsmgmt.msc - Shared folders
gpedit.msc - Group policies
lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups
perfmon.msc - Performance monitor
rsop.msc - Resultant set of policies
secpol.msc - Local security settings
services.msc - Various Services
msconfig - System Configuration Utility
regedit - Registry Editor
msinfo32 _ System Information
sysedit _ System Edit
win.ini _ windows loading information(also system.ini)
winver _ Shows current version of windows
mailto: _ Opens default email client
command _ Opens command prompt

Run Commands To Access The Control Panel:

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Add/Remove Programs control appwiz.cpl
Date/Time Properties control timedate.cpl
Display Properties control desk.cpl
FindFast control findfast.cpl
Fonts Folder control fonts
Internet Properties control inetcpl.cpl
Keyboard Properties control main.cpl keyboard
Mouse Properties control main.cpl
Multimedia Properties control mmsys.cpl
Network Properties control netcpl.cpl
Password Properties control password.cpl
Printers Folder control printers
Sound Properties control mmsys.cpl sounds
System Properties control sysdm.cpl

Command Prompt SHORTCUT KEYS

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ANSI.SYS Defines functions that change display graphics, control cursor movement, and reassign keys.
APPEND Causes MS-DOS to look in other directories when editing a file or running a command.
ARP Displays, adds, and removes arp information from network devices.
ASSIGN Assign a drive letter to an alternate letter.
ASSOC View the file associations.
AT Schedule a time to execute commands or programs.
ATMADM Lists connections and addresses seen by Windows ATM call manager.
ATTRIB Display and change file attributes.
BATCH Recovery console command that executes a series of commands in a file.
BOOTCFG Recovery console command that allows a user to view, modify, and rebuild the boot.ini
BREAK Enable / disable CTRL + C feature.
CACLS View and modify file ACL's.
CALL Calls a batch file from another batch file.
CD Changes directories.
CHCP Supplement the International keyboard and character set information.
CHDIR Changes directories.
CHKDSK Check the hard disk drive running FAT for errors.
CHKNTFS Check the hard disk drive running NTFS for errors.
CHOICE Specify a listing of multiple options within a batch file.
CLS Clears the screen.
CMD Opens the command interpreter.
COLOR Easily change the foreground and background color of the MS-DOS window.
COMP Compares files.
COMPACT Compresses and uncompress files.
CONTROL Open control panel icons from the MS-DOS prompt.
CONVERT Convert FAT to NTFS.
COPY Copy one or more files to an alternate location.
CTTY Change the computers input/output devices.
DATE View or change the systems date.
DEBUG Debug utility to create assembly programs to modify hardware settings.
DEFRAG Re-arrange the hard disk drive to help with loading programs.
DEL Deletes one or more files.
DELETE Recovery console command that deletes a file.
DELTREE Deletes one or more files and/or directories.
DIR List the contents of one or more directory.
DISABLE Recovery console command that disables Windows system services or drivers.
DISKCOMP Compare a disk with another disk.
DISKCOPY Copy the contents of one disk and place them on another disk.
DOSKEY Command to view and execute commands that have been run in the past.
DOSSHELL A GUI to help with early MS-DOS users.
DRIVPARM Enables overwrite of original device drivers.
ECHO Displays messages and enables and disables echo.
EDIT View and edit files.
EDLIN View and edit files.
EMM386 Load extended Memory Manager.
ENABLE Recovery console command to enable a disable service or driver.
ENDLOCAL Stops the localization of the environment changes enabled by the setlocal command.
ERASE Erase files from computer.
EXIT Exit from the command interpreter.
EXPAND Expand a M*cros*ft Windows file back to it's original format.
EXTRACT Extract files from the M*cros*ft Windows cabinets.
FASTHELP Displays a listing of MS-DOS commands and information about them.
FC Compare files.
FDISK Utility used to create partitions on the hard disk drive.
FIND Search for text within a file.
FINDSTR Searches for a string of text within a file.
FIXBOOT Writes a new boot sector.
FIXMBR Writes a new boot record to a disk drive.
FOR Boolean used in batch files.
FORMAT Command to erase and prepare a disk drive.
FTP Command to connect and operate on a FTP server.
FTYPE Displays or modifies file types used in file extension associations.
GOTO Moves a batch file to a specific label or location.
GRAFTABL Show extended characters in graphics mode.
HELP Display a listing of commands and brief explanation.
IF Allows for batch files to perform conditional processing.
IFSHLP.SYS 32-bit file manager.
IPCONFIG Network command to view network adapter settings and assigned values.
KEYB Change layout of keyboard.
LABEL Change the label of a disk drive.
LH Load a device driver in to high memory.
LISTSVC Recovery console command that displays the services and drivers.
LOADFIX Load a program above the first 64k.
LOADHIGH Load a device driver in to high memory.
LOCK Lock the hard disk drive.
LOGON Recovery console command to list installations and enable administrator login.
MAP Displays the device name of a drive.
MD Command to create a new directory.
MEM Display memory on system.
MKDIR Command to create a new directory.
MODE Modify the port or display settings.
MORE Display one page at a time.
MOVE Move one or more files from one directory to another directory.
MSAV Early M*cros*ft Virus scanner.
MSD Diagnostics utility.
MSCDEX Utility used to load and provide access to the CD-ROM.
NBTSTAT Displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections using NBT
NET Update, fix, or view the network or network settings
NETSH Configure dynamic and static network information from MS-DOS.
NETSTAT Display the TCP/IP network protocol statistics and information.
NLSFUNC Load country specific information.
NSLOOKUP Look up an IP address of a domain or host on a network.
PATH View and modify the computers path location.
PATHPING View and locate locations of network latency.
PAUSE Command used in batch files to stop the processing of a command.
PING Test / send information to another network computer or network device.
POPD Changes to the directory or network path stored by the pushd command.
POWER Conserve power with computer portables.
PRINT Prints data to a printer port.
PROMPT View and change the MS-DOS prompt.
PUSHD Stores a directory or network path in memory so it can be returned to at any time.
QBASIC Open the QBasic.
RD Removes an empty directory.
REN Renames a file or directory.
RENAME Renames a file or directory.
RMDIR Removes an empty directory.
ROUTE View and configure windows network route tables.
RUNAS Enables a user to execute a program on another computer.
SCANDISK Run the scandisk utility.
SCANREG Scan registry and recover registry from errors.
SET Change one variable or string to another.
SETLOCAL Enables local environments to be changed without affecting anything else.
SETVER Change MS-DOS version to trick older MS-DOS programs.
SHARE Installs support for file sharing and locking capabilities.
SHIFT Changes the position of replaceable parameters in a batch program.
SHUTDOWN Shutdown the computer from the MS-DOS prompt.
SMARTDRV Create a disk cache in conventional memory or extended memory.
SORT Sorts the input and displays the output to the screen.
START Start a separate window in Windows from the MS-DOS prompt.
SUBST Substitute a folder on your computer for another drive letter.
SWITCHES Remove add functions from MS-DOS.
SYS Transfer system files to disk drive.
TELNET Telnet to another computer / device from the prompt.
TIME View or modify the system time.
TITLE Change the title of their MS-DOS window.
TRACERT Visually view a network packets route across a network.
TREE View a visual tree of the hard disk drive.
TYPE Display the contents of a file.
UNDELETE Undelete a file that has been deleted.
UNFORMAT Unformat a hard disk drive.
UNLOCK Unlock a disk drive.
VER Display the version information.
VERIFY Enables or disables the feature to determine if files have been written properly.
VOL Displays the volume information about the designated drive.
XCOPY Copy multiple files, directories, and/or drives from one location to another.
TRUENAME When placed before a file, will display the whole directory in which it exists
TASKKILL It allows you to kill those unneeded or locked up applications

Find the windows XP Key from CD

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We can get the Win XP's Product key from CD

Open XP Installation CD, Explore i386 folder and find UNATTEND.txt file and open it. Goto end and find the CD Key.

Disabling the ability to click on My Computer

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You can restrict any user to access your system drives if you disable the click feature on My Computer. User will get no any changes when he will try to open My Computer.

By editing the windows registry keys, you can disable the click feature on My Computer.
Follow the given steps to disable My Computer setting.

1]First click on Start button then type Regedit in Run option.
2]In registry editor panel search the value
20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D
3]May be you will find this value on path HKey_Classes_Root \ CLSID section.
4]Here delete the entire section of this value.
5]Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.

Disable the Security Center warnings

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Follow the given steps to edit the computer registry for disable message:
First click on Start button then type Regedit in Run option.
Here locate the location to:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center
Here in right side panel, double click on Anti Virus Disable Notify and set its value 1.

Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.

Turning off the Help on Min, Max, Close Icons

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When the mouse goes over the minimize, maximize and close icons on the upper right hand side of a window, you normally get a display telling you want those are for.

To disable that display:

1. Start Regedit
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop
3. Create a String Value called MinMaxClose
4. Give it a value of 1
5. Reboot

Remove Task Manager has been disabled by your Administrator

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Method to Remove Task Manager has been disabled by your Administrator

You have to use Group Policy Editor for Windows XP Professional

• Click Start>Run>type gpedit.msc and click OK.
• Navigate to this line:

User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Ctrl+Alt+Delete Options >> Remove Task Manager

• Double-click the Remove Task Manager option.
• Set the policy to “Not Configured”.

Change your Internet Explorer Title

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1]Go to Start--->Run--->Type Regedit--->Go through the path given below

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

2]Modify/Create the Value Name [Window Title] according to the Value Data listed below.
Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: Window Title Value Data: [Enter The Text Desired In Title Bar]

3]Exit Registry and Reboot

SOME HIDDEN THINGS IN WINDOW XP

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1. INSTALLER MUSIC :Start>run>"c:\\windows\system32\oobe\images\title.wma">hit enter

2. HIBERNATE :Start>turn off computer>press shift key to change the "Stand By" button to hibernate

3. HIDDEN DEVICES :Control pannel >system>hardware>device manager>select "view" and show hidden device

4. CHARACTER MAP :Start>run>"charmap.exe">ok

5. CLIPBOARD VIEWERS :Start>run>"clipbrd.exe">ok

6. Dr. WATSON :Start>run>"drwtsn32.exe">ok

7. IEXPREE WIZARD :Start>run>"iexpress.exe">ok

8. WINDOW MEDIA PLAYER 5.1 :Start>run>"mplay32.exe">ok

8. WINDOW MEDIA PLAYER 6.4 :Start>run>"mplayer2.exe">ok

9. ODBC DATA SOURCE ADMINIS. :Start>run>"odbcad32.exe">ok

10.OBJECT PACKAGER :Start>run>"packager.exe">ok

11.SYATEM MONITOR :Start>run>"perfmon.exe">ok

12.NTW SHARE FOLDER WIZARD :Start>run>"shrpuwb.exe:>ok

13.FILE SIGNATURE VERI. TOOL :Start>run>"sigverif.exe">ok

14.SYS CONFIGURATION EDITOR :Start>run>"sysedit.exe">ok

15.DRIVER VERIFIER MANAGER :Start>run>"verifier.exe">ok

16.WINDOWS 4 WORKGROUP CHAT :Start>run>"winchat.exe">ok

17.PRIVAET CHRACTER OR GRAPHIC EDITOR :Start>run>:eudcedit">ok

18.ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS :Start>run>:appwiz.cpl">ok

19.DIRECT X DIAGANOSIS :Start>run>:dxdiag">ok

Note : The application will open without typing the ".exe" extension
Eg: Just type "mplay32" on run

DISPLAY A LEGAL NOTICE ON STARTUP

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Wanna tell your friends about the do's and dont's in your computer when they login in your absence. Well you can do it pretty easily by displaying a legal notice at system start up.FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:
START-> RUN -> REGEDIT
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
"legalnoticecaption"="enter your notice caption"
"legalnoticetext"="enter your legal notice text"