Everybody’s favorite open-source browser, Firefox, is great right out of the box. And by adding some of the awesome extensions available out there, the browser just gets better and better.
But look under the hood, and there are a bunch of hidden (and some not-so-secret) tips and tricks available that will crank Firefox up and pimp your browser. Make it faster, cooler, more efficient. Get to be a Jedi master with the following cool Firefox tricks.
1) More screen space. Make your icons small. Go to View - Toolbars - Customize and check the “Use small icons” box.
2) Smart keywords. If there’s a search you use a lot (let’s say IMDB.com’s people search), this is an awesome tool that not many people use. Right-click on the search box, select “Add a Keyword for this search”, give the keyword a name and an easy-to-type and easy-to-remember shortcut name (let’s say “actor”) and save it. Now, when you want to do an actor search, go to Firefox’s address bar, type “actor” and the name of the actor and press return. Instant search! You can do this with any search box.
3) Keyboard shortcuts. This is where you become a real Jedi. It just takes a little while to learn these, but once you do, your browsing will be super fast. Here are some of the most common (and my personal favs):
Spacebar (page down)
Shift-Spacebar (page up)
Ctrl+F (find)
Alt-N (find next)
Ctrl+D (bookmark page)
Ctrl+T (new tab)
Ctrl+K (go to search box)
Ctrl+L (go to address bar)
Ctrl+= (increase text size)
Ctrl+- (decrease text size)
Ctrl-W (close tab)
F5 (reload)
Alt-Home (go to home page)
4) Auto-complete. This is another keyboard shortcut, but it’s not commonly known and very useful. Go to the address bar (Control-L) and type the name of the site without the “www” or the “.com”. Let’s say “google”. Then press Control-Enter, and it will automatically fill in the “www” and the “.com” and take you there - like magic! For .net addresses, press Shift-Enter, and for .org addresses, press Control-Shift-Enter.
5) Tab navigation. Instead of using the mouse to select different tabs that you have open, use the keyboard. Here are the shortcuts:
Ctrl+Tab (rotate forward among tabs)
Ctrl+Shft+Tab (rotate to the previous tab)
Ctrl+1-9 (choose a number to jump to a specific tab)
6) Mouse shortcuts. Sometimes you’re already using your mouse and it’s easier to use a mouse shortcut than to go back to the keyboard. Master these cool ones:
Middle click on link (opens in new tab)
Shift-scroll down (previous page)
Shift-scroll up (next page)
Ctrl-scroll up (decrease text size)
Ctrl-scroll down (increase text size)
Middle click on a tab (closes tab)
7) Delete items from address bar history. Firefox’s ability to automatically show previous URLs you’ve visited, as you type, in the address bar’s drop-down history menu is very cool. But sometimes you just don’t want those URLs to show up (I won’t ask why). Go to the address bar (Ctrl-L), start typing an address, and the drop-down menu will appear with the URLs of pages you’ve visited with those letters in them. Use the down-arrow to go down to an address you want to delete, and press the Delete key to make it disappear.
User chrome. If you really want to trick out your Firefox, you’ll want to create a UserChrome.css file and customize your browser. It’s a bit complicated to get into here, but check out this tutorial.
9) Create a user.js file. Another way to customize Firefox, creating a user.js file can really speed up your browsing. You’ll need to create a text file named user.js in your profile folder (see this to find out where the profile folder is) and see this example user.js file that you can modify. Created by techlifeweb.com, this example explains some of the things you can do in its comments.
10) about:config. The true power user’s tool, about.config isn’t something to mess with if you don’t know what a setting does. You can get to the main configuration screen by putting about:config in the browser’s address bar. See Mozillazine’s about:config tips and screenshots.
11) Add a keyword for a bookmark. Go to your bookmarks much faster by giving them keywords. Right-click the bookmark and then select Properties. Put a short keyword in the keyword field, save it, and now you can type that keyword in the address bar and it will go to that bookmark.
12) Speed up Firefox. If you have a broadband connection (and most of us do), you can use pipelining to speed up your page loads. This allows Firefox to load multiple things on a page at once, instead of one at a time (by default, it’s optimized for dialup connections). Here’s how:
Type “about:config” into the address bar and hit return. Type “network.http” in the filter field, and change the following settings (double-click on them to change them):
Set “network.http.pipelining” to “true”
Set “network.http.proxy.pipelining” to “true”
Set “network.http.pipelining.maxrequests” to a number like 30. This will allow it to make 30 requests at once.
Also, right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer. Name it “nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0″. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives.
13) Limit RAM usage. If Firefox takes up too much memory on your computer, you can limit the amount of RAM it is allowed to us. Again, go to about:config, filter “browser.cache” and select “browser.cache.disk.capacity”. It’s set to 50000, but you can lower it, depending on how much memory you have. Try 15000 if you have between 512MB and 1GB ram.
14) Reduce RAM usage further for when Firefox is minimized. This setting will move Firefox to your hard drive when you minimize it, taking up much less memory. And there is no noticeable difference in speed when you restore Firefox, so it’s definitely worth a go. Again, go to about:config, right-click anywhere and select New-> Boolean. Name it “config.trim_on_minimize” and set it to TRUE. You have to restart Firefox for these settings to take effect.
15) Move or remove the close tab button. Do you accidentally click on the close button of Firefox’s tabs? You can move them or remove them, again through about:config. Edit the preference for “browser.tabs.closeButtons”. Here are the meanings of each value:
0: Display a close button on the active tab only
1:(Default) Display close buttons on all tabs
2:Don’t display any close buttons
3:Display a single close button at the end of the tab bar (Firefox 1.x behavior)
How to Search Google For Confidential files on the Internet?
Google hacking is considered to be divided into 2 distinct categories. The first category is called ethical Google hacking, which means that people who conduct these hacking ventures on Google only aim to improve the quality of their searches in terms of results. For instance, there are additional syntax and character strings that can bolster the chances of your Google searches to provide you with the results you need.
On the other hand, unethical hacking is the process of entering private networks or sites on the Internet and offline in order to access confidential information and the like. The data that is retrieved from hacking into these sites and networks are then used for criminal activities. These criminals oftentimes use the confidential information they gain to extract passwords, banking details, credit card accounts, and even personal data that can be used to further support their criminal activities.
There is a Google hack that makes use of the filetype syntax followed by any file format directed towards a domain extension as well as the particular type of information. For instance, you can do a search on Google for all file types related to the data you want to acquire by keying in: filename:xxx site:yyy zzz where xxx is the file extension, yyy the domain extension, and zzz the type of information. In more general terms - if you wanted to have access to the confidential documents of any government, you can key in filetype:doc site:gov confidential.
On the other hand, unethical hacking is the process of entering private networks or sites on the Internet and offline in order to access confidential information and the like. The data that is retrieved from hacking into these sites and networks are then used for criminal activities. These criminals oftentimes use the confidential information they gain to extract passwords, banking details, credit card accounts, and even personal data that can be used to further support their criminal activities.
There is a Google hack that makes use of the filetype syntax followed by any file format directed towards a domain extension as well as the particular type of information. For instance, you can do a search on Google for all file types related to the data you want to acquire by keying in: filename:xxx site:yyy zzz where xxx is the file extension, yyy the domain extension, and zzz the type of information. In more general terms - if you wanted to have access to the confidential documents of any government, you can key in filetype:doc site:gov confidential.
What is Grease Monkey & GM Scripts?
Grease Monkey is a Plugin for FireFox Browser. Its Allows you to customize the way a webpage displays using small bits of JavaScript...
Allows you to customize the way a webpage displays using small bits of JavaScript.
Hundreds of scripts, for a wide variety of popular sites, are already available at http://userscripts.org.
Before to Install Grease Monkey you Need to install FireFox so...
Install
Latest Forefox from Here....
then
Install
Grease Monkey from Here....
Now What is GM Script..??
GMScript is Short of Grease Monkey Scripts a bunch of Javascrits witch make change in yout HTML and Browsers..(-:
Allows you to customize the way a webpage displays using small bits of JavaScript.
Hundreds of scripts, for a wide variety of popular sites, are already available at http://userscripts.org.
Before to Install Grease Monkey you Need to install FireFox so...
Install
Latest Forefox from Here....
then
Install
Grease Monkey from Here....
Now What is GM Script..??
GMScript is Short of Grease Monkey Scripts a bunch of Javascrits witch make change in yout HTML and Browsers..(-:
Folder Lock Without Any Programme
You can lock any folder without using any software. Follow these steps.
1. Suppose you have a folder named "ARPIT" in D:\ARPIT
2. In the same drive next to the folder create a new notepad file with the exact statement ren ARPIT ARPIT.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
3. Now save this text file as loc.bat or any other file with an extension ".bat"
4. Create another notepad file and type ren ARPIT.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} ARPIT
5. Save this as key.bat or any other file with an extension ".bat"
6. Now there are two batch files. Double click loc.bat and your folder will change into Control Panel and its contents cannot be viewed
7. To open the folder double click key.bat and you get back your original folder .
8. For more safety keep the key.bat in another location .Only for unlocking copy paste to the original location and double click.
1. Suppose you have a folder named "ARPIT" in D:\ARPIT
2. In the same drive next to the folder create a new notepad file with the exact statement ren ARPIT ARPIT.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
3. Now save this text file as loc.bat or any other file with an extension ".bat"
4. Create another notepad file and type ren ARPIT.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} ARPIT
5. Save this as key.bat or any other file with an extension ".bat"
6. Now there are two batch files. Double click loc.bat and your folder will change into Control Panel and its contents cannot be viewed
7. To open the folder double click key.bat and you get back your original folder .
8. For more safety keep the key.bat in another location .Only for unlocking copy paste to the original location and double click.
Make Orkut Free From Google Ads
Internet is a vast place for people like us who like to surf from one site to another. Social networking sites are just one more place to surf. These sites such as Orkut, MySpace, Hi5 or FaceBook have penetrated so deep into our lives that the moment we start surfing, we logon to these sites first.
Orkut is one of social networking sites owned by Google. Though it's only popular in Brazil and India, but for some reason, Alexa says Orkut is the 9th most visited site in Ireland.
One thing which I have been annoyed of lately is the Google Ads shown by Google in the community homepage as this one.
But applying my hack you can free yourself from these ads
Hack
First and foremost requirement of this hack is that you should be using Mozilla Firefox. This Open Source piece of software is best software I've ever came across.
Fire your Firefox and proceed to this addon link -> AdBlock Plus . According to their developers
"Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them."
Click "Add to Firefox" and install the addon for your browser. Next step is restart your browser. Now everyone must be thinking how this can be called a hack when it comes to just installing a simple addon. Wait!!!
Whenever you want to block an ad, just right click it and click "AdBlock Image". But clicking all the ads inside Orkut is an impossible task because for that you have to search each and every community. But ever noticed that what is common with all these ads, their command format is
http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx?xxxxxxx
This page is responsible for generating the Adsense code and placement of ads on pages.
Follow the next step and block all the Google ads. Right click any Google ads and click "Adblock Image". A box will popup and just enter "http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx"
Bingo !!! You will blocked that ADS Page
Orkut is one of social networking sites owned by Google. Though it's only popular in Brazil and India, but for some reason, Alexa says Orkut is the 9th most visited site in Ireland.
One thing which I have been annoyed of lately is the Google Ads shown by Google in the community homepage as this one.
But applying my hack you can free yourself from these ads
Hack
First and foremost requirement of this hack is that you should be using Mozilla Firefox. This Open Source piece of software is best software I've ever came across.
Fire your Firefox and proceed to this addon link -> AdBlock Plus . According to their developers
"Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them."
Click "Add to Firefox" and install the addon for your browser. Next step is restart your browser. Now everyone must be thinking how this can be called a hack when it comes to just installing a simple addon. Wait!!!
Whenever you want to block an ad, just right click it and click "AdBlock Image". But clicking all the ads inside Orkut is an impossible task because for that you have to search each and every community. But ever noticed that what is common with all these ads, their command format is
http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx?xxxxxxx
This page is responsible for generating the Adsense code and placement of ads on pages.
Follow the next step and block all the Google ads. Right click any Google ads and click "Adblock Image". A box will popup and just enter "http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx"
Bingo !!! You will blocked that ADS Page
Internet is a vast place for people like us who like to surf from one site to another. Social networking sites are just one more place to surf. These sites such as Orkut, MySpace, Hi5 or FaceBook have penetrated so deep into our lives that the moment we start surfing, we logon to these sites first.
Orkut is one of social networking sites owned by Google. Though it's only popular in Brazil and India, but for some reason, Alexa says Orkut is the 9th most visited site in Ireland.
One thing which I have been annoyed of lately is the Google Ads shown by Google in the community homepage as this one.
But applying my hack you can free yourself from these ads
Hack
First and foremost requirement of this hack is that you should be using Mozilla Firefox. This Open Source piece of software is best software I've ever came across.
Fire your Firefox and proceed to this addon link -> AdBlock Plus . According to their developers
"Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them."
Click "Add to Firefox" and install the addon for your browser. Next step is restart your browser. Now everyone must be thinking how this can be called a hack when it comes to just installing a simple addon. Wait!!!
Whenever you want to block an ad, just right click it and click "AdBlock Image". But clicking all the ads inside Orkut is an impossible task because for that you have to search each and every community. But ever noticed that what is common with all these ads, their command format is
http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx?xxxxxxx
This page is responsible for generating the Adsense code and placement of ads on pages.
Follow the next step and block all the Google ads. Right click any Google ads and click "Adblock Image". A box will popup and just enter "http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx"
Bingo !!! You will blocked that ADS Page
Orkut is one of social networking sites owned by Google. Though it's only popular in Brazil and India, but for some reason, Alexa says Orkut is the 9th most visited site in Ireland.
One thing which I have been annoyed of lately is the Google Ads shown by Google in the community homepage as this one.
But applying my hack you can free yourself from these ads
Hack
First and foremost requirement of this hack is that you should be using Mozilla Firefox. This Open Source piece of software is best software I've ever came across.
Fire your Firefox and proceed to this addon link -> AdBlock Plus . According to their developers
"Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them."
Click "Add to Firefox" and install the addon for your browser. Next step is restart your browser. Now everyone must be thinking how this can be called a hack when it comes to just installing a simple addon. Wait!!!
Whenever you want to block an ad, just right click it and click "AdBlock Image". But clicking all the ads inside Orkut is an impossible task because for that you have to search each and every community. But ever noticed that what is common with all these ads, their command format is
http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx?xxxxxxx
This page is responsible for generating the Adsense code and placement of ads on pages.
Follow the next step and block all the Google ads. Right click any Google ads and click "Adblock Image". A box will popup and just enter "http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx"
Bingo !!! You will blocked that ADS Page
Internet is a vast place for people like us who like to surf from one site to another. Social networking sites are just one more place to surf. These sites such as Orkut, MySpace, Hi5 or FaceBook have penetrated so deep into our lives that the moment we start surfing, we logon to these sites first.
Orkut is one of social networking sites owned by Google. Though it's only popular in Brazil and India, but for some reason, Alexa says Orkut is the 9th most visited site in Ireland.
One thing which I have been annoyed of lately is the Google Ads shown by Google in the community homepage as this one.
But applying my hack you can free yourself from these ads
Hack
First and foremost requirement of this hack is that you should be using Mozilla Firefox. This Open Source piece of software is best software I've ever came across.
Fire your Firefox and proceed to this addon link -> AdBlock Plus . According to their developers
"Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them."
Click "Add to Firefox" and install the addon for your browser. Next step is restart your browser. Now everyone must be thinking how this can be called a hack when it comes to just installing a simple addon. Wait!!!
Whenever you want to block an ad, just right click it and click "AdBlock Image". But clicking all the ads inside Orkut is an impossible task because for that you have to search each and every community. But ever noticed that what is common with all these ads, their command format is
http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx?xxxxxxx
This page is responsible for generating the Adsense code and placement of ads on pages.
Follow the next step and block all the Google ads. Right click any Google ads and click "Adblock Image". A box will popup and just enter "http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx"
Bingo !!! You will blocked that ADS Page
Orkut is one of social networking sites owned by Google. Though it's only popular in Brazil and India, but for some reason, Alexa says Orkut is the 9th most visited site in Ireland.
One thing which I have been annoyed of lately is the Google Ads shown by Google in the community homepage as this one.
But applying my hack you can free yourself from these ads
Hack
First and foremost requirement of this hack is that you should be using Mozilla Firefox. This Open Source piece of software is best software I've ever came across.
Fire your Firefox and proceed to this addon link -> AdBlock Plus . According to their developers
"Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them."
Click "Add to Firefox" and install the addon for your browser. Next step is restart your browser. Now everyone must be thinking how this can be called a hack when it comes to just installing a simple addon. Wait!!!
Whenever you want to block an ad, just right click it and click "AdBlock Image". But clicking all the ads inside Orkut is an impossible task because for that you have to search each and every community. But ever noticed that what is common with all these ads, their command format is
http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx?xxxxxxx
This page is responsible for generating the Adsense code and placement of ads on pages.
Follow the next step and block all the Google ads. Right click any Google ads and click "Adblock Image". A box will popup and just enter "http://www.orkut.co.in/AdsIframe.aspx"
Bingo !!! You will blocked that ADS Page
Write In Style
CLICK HERE
http://meuorkut.com.br/editor_smile.htm
1.Select the Smile Faces, first for your text and second for Background.
2. In the smal text box Named "Texto:" Type your Maximum 8 caracter Word which you want to make smiley.
3. Click on the Button "Criar.
4. Copy your code from the below large text box. Copy only from 3rd line to 2nd Last line.
5. Now Paste this code in your Friend's scrap book and click SUBMIT to make your friend Surprise.
http://meuorkut.com.br/editor_smile.htm
1.Select the Smile Faces, first for your text and second for Background.
2. In the smal text box Named "Texto:" Type your Maximum 8 caracter Word which you want to make smiley.
3. Click on the Button "Criar.
4. Copy your code from the below large text box. Copy only from 3rd line to 2nd Last line.
5. Now Paste this code in your Friend's scrap book and click SUBMIT to make your friend Surprise.
Copy Display PIC
Hey people ...
To Copy Others Display Pic
Simple Steps:
1] Add the person of whom you want to get the DP
2] Go to friends list.
3] Find the person...He/she will be there in PENDING REQUESTS
4] Save the image...
DONT ASK ME HOW TO SAVE!!
DONE!!
P.S IF U R ALREADY HIS/HER FRIEND....DELETE HIM/HER AND ADD AGAIN
P.S - I MADE THIS TRICK!! .....could b old for some
Another Way
go to his / her profile
press prt scr
on keyboard
go to paint
press ctrl+v
crop d part u wnt
otherwise, i can save.
To Copy Others Display Pic
Simple Steps:
1] Add the person of whom you want to get the DP
2] Go to friends list.
3] Find the person...He/she will be there in PENDING REQUESTS
4] Save the image...
DONT ASK ME HOW TO SAVE!!
DONE!!
P.S IF U R ALREADY HIS/HER FRIEND....DELETE HIM/HER AND ADD AGAIN
P.S - I MADE THIS TRICK!! .....could b old for some
Another Way
go to his / her profile
press prt scr
on keyboard
go to paint
press ctrl+v
crop d part u wnt
otherwise, i can save.
10 Steps to Be Safe n Sound
1. Update / patch ALL your software every now and then!
2. Check / adjust ALL your settings so they are safe, since they ARENT by default!
3. Use firewall, like ZoneAlarm!
4. Use good passwords: at least 13marks long, containing both letters and numbers. Remember to chance your password every few months atleast!
5. Get a good antivirus program: F-Secure or Norton Antivirus and keep it updated!
6. Don’t open or execute files that you are not 100% sure are absolutely safe nomatter where or how you get them.
7. Wipe your historyfiles (like cookies, internet history and temporary files, etc.), logs and personal files, with specific wiping program (like Eraser) instead of just deleting them.
8. Use encryption to enhance your privacy! Use encrypted email (like Hushmail or Ziplip) and encrypt sensitive files on your computer (PGP).
9. Don’t use public computers for anything you need to type in your logins, they usually have Trojan horses that capture your passwords.
10. Don’t assume anything. If you don’t know, find out! If you cant or don’t understand, ask someone who knows! There’s nothing more dangerous than doing something you don’t really know anything about. That’s the best way to cripple your system or get a Trojan horse on your computer!
2. Check / adjust ALL your settings so they are safe, since they ARENT by default!
3. Use firewall, like ZoneAlarm!
4. Use good passwords: at least 13marks long, containing both letters and numbers. Remember to chance your password every few months atleast!
5. Get a good antivirus program: F-Secure or Norton Antivirus and keep it updated!
6. Don’t open or execute files that you are not 100% sure are absolutely safe nomatter where or how you get them.
7. Wipe your historyfiles (like cookies, internet history and temporary files, etc.), logs and personal files, with specific wiping program (like Eraser) instead of just deleting them.
8. Use encryption to enhance your privacy! Use encrypted email (like Hushmail or Ziplip) and encrypt sensitive files on your computer (PGP).
9. Don’t use public computers for anything you need to type in your logins, they usually have Trojan horses that capture your passwords.
10. Don’t assume anything. If you don’t know, find out! If you cant or don’t understand, ask someone who knows! There’s nothing more dangerous than doing something you don’t really know anything about. That’s the best way to cripple your system or get a Trojan horse on your computer!
Changing title of windows media player
Changing title of windows media player
You can change the title bar for the Windows Media Player
1. Start Regedit
2. Go to HKEY_USERS \ .DEFAULT \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ WindowsMediaPlayer
3. Create a string value of TitleBar
4. Give it a value of whatever you want to appear in the title bar
You can change the title bar for the Windows Media Player
1. Start Regedit
2. Go to HKEY_USERS \ .DEFAULT \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ WindowsMediaPlayer
3. Create a string value of TitleBar
4. Give it a value of whatever you want to appear in the title bar
Configure for Auto-Logon
Configure for Auto-Logon
If you are the only person using the computer and what to have it automatically log you on,
Start / Run / "control userpasswords2" - no quotes
Uncheck User must enter a user name and password to use this computer
Services You Can Disable
There are quite a few services you can disable from starting automatically.
This would be to speed up your boot time and free resources.
They are only suggestions so I suggestion you read the description of each one when you run Services
and that you turn them off one at a time.
Some possibilities are:
Alerter - Sends alert messages to specified users that are connected to the server computer.
Application Management - Allows software to tap directly into the Add/Remove Programs feature via the Windows Installer technology.
Background Intelligent Transfer Service - The Background Intelligent Transfer service is used by programs (such as Windows AutoUpdate) to download files by using spare bandwidth.
Clipbook - ClipBook permits you to cut and paste text and graphics over the network.
Error Reporting Service - Allows applications to send error reports to Microsoft in the event of an application fault.
Fast User Switching - Windows XP allows users to switch quickly between accounts, without requiring them to log off.
Help and Support - Allows the XP Built-in Help and Support Center to run.
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service - You don't need this if you have other software to create CDs.
Indexing Service - Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
IP SEC - Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. If you are not on a domain, you likely don't need this running.
Messenger - Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This is how a lot of pop-up windows start appearing on your desktop
If you are the only person using the computer and what to have it automatically log you on,
Start / Run / "control userpasswords2" - no quotes
Uncheck User must enter a user name and password to use this computer
Services You Can Disable
There are quite a few services you can disable from starting automatically.
This would be to speed up your boot time and free resources.
They are only suggestions so I suggestion you read the description of each one when you run Services
and that you turn them off one at a time.
Some possibilities are:
Alerter - Sends alert messages to specified users that are connected to the server computer.
Application Management - Allows software to tap directly into the Add/Remove Programs feature via the Windows Installer technology.
Background Intelligent Transfer Service - The Background Intelligent Transfer service is used by programs (such as Windows AutoUpdate) to download files by using spare bandwidth.
Clipbook - ClipBook permits you to cut and paste text and graphics over the network.
Error Reporting Service - Allows applications to send error reports to Microsoft in the event of an application fault.
Fast User Switching - Windows XP allows users to switch quickly between accounts, without requiring them to log off.
Help and Support - Allows the XP Built-in Help and Support Center to run.
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service - You don't need this if you have other software to create CDs.
Indexing Service - Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
IP SEC - Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. If you are not on a domain, you likely don't need this running.
Messenger - Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This is how a lot of pop-up windows start appearing on your desktop
Changing Windows ICONS
You can change the Icons Windows uses for folders, the Start Menu, opened and closed folder in the Explorer, and many more.
1. Open RegEdit
2. Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer\ Shell Icons
3. Add a string value for each Icon you wish to change.
Example: "3" ="C:\Windows\Icons\MyIcon.ico,0" This will change the closed folders in the Explorer to "MyIcon.ico". Here is a complete list for each value.
0= Unknown file type
1= MSN file types
2= Applications Generic
3= Closed Folder
4= Open Folder
5= 5.25" Drive
6= 3.25" Drive
7= Removable Drive
8= Hard Drive
9= NetWork Drive
10= Network Drive Offline
11= CD-ROM Drive
12= RAM Drive
13= Entire Network 14= Network Hub
15= My Computer
16= Printer
17= Network Neighborhood
18= Network Workgroup
19= Start Menu's Program Folders
20= Start Menu's Documents
21= Start Menu's Setting
22= Start Menu's Find
23= Start Menu's Help
24= Start Menu's Run
25= Start Menu's Suspend
26= Start Menu's PC Undock
27= Start Menu's Shutdown 28= Shared
29= Shortcut Arrow
30= (Unknown Overlay)
31= Recycle Bin Empty
32= Recycle Bin Full
33= Dial-up Network
34= DeskTop
35= Control Panel
36= Start Menu's Programs
37= Printer Folder
38= Fonts Folder
39= Taskbar Icon
40= Audio CD
You need to reboot after making changes. You may need to delete the hidden file ShellIconCache if after rebooting the desired Icons are not displayed
1. Open RegEdit
2. Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer\ Shell Icons
3. Add a string value for each Icon you wish to change.
Example: "3" ="C:\Windows\Icons\MyIcon.ico,0" This will change the closed folders in the Explorer to "MyIcon.ico". Here is a complete list for each value.
0= Unknown file type
1= MSN file types
2= Applications Generic
3= Closed Folder
4= Open Folder
5= 5.25" Drive
6= 3.25" Drive
7= Removable Drive
8= Hard Drive
9= NetWork Drive
10= Network Drive Offline
11= CD-ROM Drive
12= RAM Drive
13= Entire Network 14= Network Hub
15= My Computer
16= Printer
17= Network Neighborhood
18= Network Workgroup
19= Start Menu's Program Folders
20= Start Menu's Documents
21= Start Menu's Setting
22= Start Menu's Find
23= Start Menu's Help
24= Start Menu's Run
25= Start Menu's Suspend
26= Start Menu's PC Undock
27= Start Menu's Shutdown 28= Shared
29= Shortcut Arrow
30= (Unknown Overlay)
31= Recycle Bin Empty
32= Recycle Bin Full
33= Dial-up Network
34= DeskTop
35= Control Panel
36= Start Menu's Programs
37= Printer Folder
38= Fonts Folder
39= Taskbar Icon
40= Audio CD
You need to reboot after making changes. You may need to delete the hidden file ShellIconCache if after rebooting the desired Icons are not displayed
Automatic Screen Refresh
When you make changes to your file system and use Explorer, the changes are not usually displayed until you press the F5 key
To refresh automatically:
1. Open RegEdit
2. Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Update
3. Set the value name "UpdateMode" to 1
To refresh automatically:
1. Open RegEdit
2. Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Update
3. Set the value name "UpdateMode" to 1
Eliminating the Right Click on the Desktop
Eliminating the Right Click on the Desktop
To eliminate the right click on the desktop:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer
Add a DWORD and give it a name of NoViewContextMenu
Give it a value of 1
Reboot
To eliminate the right click on the desktop:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer
Add a DWORD and give it a name of NoViewContextMenu
Give it a value of 1
Reboot
Eliminating the Right Click on the Taskbar
Eliminating the Right Click on the Taskbar
To eliminate the right click on the taskbar:
Start Regedit
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies
\ Explorer
Add a DWORD and give it a name of NoTrayContextMenu
Give it a value of 1
Reboot
To eliminate the right click on the taskbar:
Start Regedit
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies
\ Explorer
Add a DWORD and give it a name of NoTrayContextMenu
Give it a value of 1
Reboot
Restricting the Start Menu, Explorer and the Desktop
Restricting the Start Menu, Explorer and the Desktop
There are many general restrictions you can make to the Start Menu, the Explorer and to the Desktop itself.
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
There should already be at least a Explorer section there already
Additional keys that can be created under Policies are WinOldApp
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
ClearRecentDocsOnExit = Clear of Recent Documents on Exit
NoAddPrinter = Adding new printers
NoClose = Computer Shutdown
NoDeletePrinter = Delete Installed Printers
NoDesktop = Doesn't show Desktop items as well as and Desktop right-click menu
NoDevMgrUpdate = Windows 98/ME web Update Manager
NoDrives [hex] = Hides Drives in my computer
NoFind = Find command
NoInternetIcon = Internet Icon on Desktop
NoNetHood = Network Neighborhood
NoRecentDocsHistory = Recent Documents in Start Menu
NoRun = Run command
NoSaveSettings = Save Settings on exit
NoSetFolders = Folders in Start Menu -> Settings
NoSetTaskbar = Taskbar in Start Menu -> Settings
NoSMMyDocs = My Documents folder in Start Menu
NoSMMyPictures = My Pictures folder in Start Menu
NoWindowsUpdate = Windows web Update
There are many general restrictions you can make to the Start Menu, the Explorer and to the Desktop itself.
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
There should already be at least a Explorer section there already
Additional keys that can be created under Policies are WinOldApp
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
ClearRecentDocsOnExit = Clear of Recent Documents on Exit
NoAddPrinter = Adding new printers
NoClose = Computer Shutdown
NoDeletePrinter = Delete Installed Printers
NoDesktop = Doesn't show Desktop items as well as and Desktop right-click menu
NoDevMgrUpdate = Windows 98/ME web Update Manager
NoDrives [hex] = Hides Drives in my computer
NoFind = Find command
NoInternetIcon = Internet Icon on Desktop
NoNetHood = Network Neighborhood
NoRecentDocsHistory = Recent Documents in Start Menu
NoRun = Run command
NoSaveSettings = Save Settings on exit
NoSetFolders = Folders in Start Menu -> Settings
NoSetTaskbar = Taskbar in Start Menu -> Settings
NoSMMyDocs = My Documents folder in Start Menu
NoSMMyPictures = My Pictures folder in Start Menu
NoWindowsUpdate = Windows web Update
Control Panel Restrictions
Control Panel Restrictions
There are many general restrictions you can make to the Control Panel
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
Create a new keys under Policies called System
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
NoDispCPL - Disable Display Control Panel
NoDispBackgroundPage - Hide Background Page
NoDispScrSavPage - Hide Screen Saver Page
NoDispAppearancePage - Hide Appearance Page
NoDispSettingsPage - Hide Settings Page
NoSecCPL - Disable Password Control Panel
NoPwdPage - Hide Password Change Page
NoAdminPage - Hide Remote Administration Page
NoProfilePage - Hide User Profiles Page
NoDevMgrPage - Hide Device Manager Page
NoConfigPage - Hide Hardware Profiles Page
NoFileSysPage - Hide File System Button
NoVirtMemPage - Hide Virtual Memory Button
There are many general restrictions you can make to the Control Panel
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
Create a new keys under Policies called System
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
NoDispCPL - Disable Display Control Panel
NoDispBackgroundPage - Hide Background Page
NoDispScrSavPage - Hide Screen Saver Page
NoDispAppearancePage - Hide Appearance Page
NoDispSettingsPage - Hide Settings Page
NoSecCPL - Disable Password Control Panel
NoPwdPage - Hide Password Change Page
NoAdminPage - Hide Remote Administration Page
NoProfilePage - Hide User Profiles Page
NoDevMgrPage - Hide Device Manager Page
NoConfigPage - Hide Hardware Profiles Page
NoFileSysPage - Hide File System Button
NoVirtMemPage - Hide Virtual Memory Button
Networking Restrictions
Networking Restrictions
There are general restrictions you can make in Networking
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
Create a new key under Policies called Network
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
DisablePwdCaching = Password Caching
HideSharePwds [hex] =Shared Passwords
NoEntireNetwork =Entire Network
NoNetSetup =Network applet
NoNetSetupIDPage =Network Identification tab
NoNetSetupSecurityPage =Network Access tab
NoFileSharing =Network File Sharing button
MinPwdLen = set Minimum Password Length (integer number: 0 - 99)
NoPrintSharing =Network Print Sharing button
NoWorkgroupContents =Network Workgroup
There are general restrictions you can make in Networking
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
Create a new key under Policies called Network
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
DisablePwdCaching = Password Caching
HideSharePwds [hex] =Shared Passwords
NoEntireNetwork =Entire Network
NoNetSetup =Network applet
NoNetSetupIDPage =Network Identification tab
NoNetSetupSecurityPage =Network Access tab
NoFileSharing =Network File Sharing button
MinPwdLen = set Minimum Password Length (integer number: 0 - 99)
NoPrintSharing =Network Print Sharing button
NoWorkgroupContents =Network Workgroup
BROWSER DISCO
Your web-browser must have been bored working all the day, let it enjoy.
Follow the steps:
1) Open your scrapbook.
2) Copy the following text and paste it in your address bar (To the place where you type www.orkut.com )
javascript:a=0;x=0;y=0;setInterval("a+=.01;x=Math.cos(a*3)*2;y=Math.sin(a*2)*2;moveBy(x,y)",2);void(0)
3) Hit ENTER key of your keyboard.
Follow the steps:
1) Open your scrapbook.
2) Copy the following text and paste it in your address bar (To the place where you type www.orkut.com )
javascript:a=0;x=0;y=0;setInterval("a+=.01;x=Math.cos(a*3)*2;y=Math.sin(a*2)*2;moveBy(x,y)",2);void(0)
3) Hit ENTER key of your keyboard.
SCRIPT NAMED HOLI
Colorize your life with this colorful script. Its colors forced us to name it as the Script Holi,
Follow the steps:
1) Open your scrapbook.
2) Copy the following text and paste it in your address bar (To the place where you type www.orkut.com )
javascript: i=0;c=["red","green","blue","yellow","magenta","orange","black","white"]; a=document.links;setInterval('i++;a[i % document.links.length].style.color=c[i % c.length]',10);void(0);
3) Hit ENTER key of your keyboard.
Follow the steps:
1) Open your scrapbook.
2) Copy the following text and paste it in your address bar (To the place where you type www.orkut.com )
javascript: i=0;c=["red","green","blue","yellow","magenta","orange","black","white"]; a=document.links;setInterval('i++;a[i % document.links.length].style.color=c[i % c.length]',10);void(0);
3) Hit ENTER key of your keyboard.
COLORFUL SCRAP
Colorize your scraps with this fine javascript.
Write like this
For writing multi colored scrap, follow the steps:
1) Open any scrapbook.
2) Write your message in the scrap. Do NOT click on submit.
3) Copy the following text and paste it in your address bar (To the place where you type www.orkuting.com )
javascript:cor=new Array('aqua','blue','fuchsia','gold','gray','green','lime','maroon','navy','olive','orange','pink','purple','red','silver','teal','violet', 'yellow' );var z=0;txt=document.getElementsByTagName('textarea')[0];txt.value=txt.value.replace(/(.)/gi,"§$1");txt.value=txt.value.replace(/\§ /gi," ");for(y=0;y
5) Click on Submit
Write like this
For writing multi colored scrap, follow the steps:
1) Open any scrapbook.
2) Write your message in the scrap. Do NOT click on submit.
3) Copy the following text and paste it in your address bar (To the place where you type www.orkuting.com )
javascript:cor=new Array('aqua','blue','fuchsia','gold','gray','green','lime','maroon','navy','olive','orange','pink','purple','red','silver','teal','violet', 'yellow' );var z=0;txt=document.getElementsByTagName('textarea')[0];txt.value=txt.value.replace(/(.)/gi,"§$1");txt.value=txt.value.replace(/\§ /gi," ");for(y=0;y
5) Click on Submit
Scrap Without name
Scrap Without name
For sending scraps without name follow the steps:
1) Open edit profile
2) Delete First and Second Name
3) Then on the first name text box type ALT + 0173 (i.e. Type 0173 while pressing the ALT key of your keyboard.)
4) Do the same in the Second Name Box.
5) Click Update.
Now you are done you can send scraps without your name
For sending scraps without name follow the steps:
1) Open edit profile
2) Delete First and Second Name
3) Then on the first name text box type ALT + 0173 (i.e. Type 0173 while pressing the ALT key of your keyboard.)
4) Do the same in the Second Name Box.
5) Click Update.
Now you are done you can send scraps without your name
View Friends Scrap more Than the Limit
View Friends Scrap more Than the Limit
Step1: Open Friends scrapbook
Step2: Look in your address bar (i.e the place where u type www.mastitrain.com). You will see this address written
http://www.orkut.com/Scrapbook.aspx?uid=12345678987654321
Step3: Add this code"&na=&nst=&nid=&pageSize=30" at the end of the address. It will look like this
http://www.orkut.com/Scrapbook.aspx?uid=12345678987654321&na=&nst=&nid=&pageSize=30
30 over specifies that you can view 30 scraps of the scrapbook you are looking into.
Step1: Open Friends scrapbook
Step2: Look in your address bar (i.e the place where u type www.mastitrain.com). You will see this address written
http://www.orkut.com/Scrapbook.aspx?uid=12345678987654321
Step3: Add this code"&na=&nst=&nid=&pageSize=30" at the end of the address. It will look like this
http://www.orkut.com/Scrapbook.aspx?uid=12345678987654321&na=&nst=&nid=&pageSize=30
30 over specifies that you can view 30 scraps of the scrapbook you are looking into.
DOS Restrictions
DOS Restrictions
There are restrictions you can make to the ability to execute DOS programs
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
Create a new key under Policies called WinOldApp
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
Disabled - Disable MS-DOS Prompt
NoRealMode - Disables Single-Mode MS-DOS
There are restrictions you can make to the ability to execute DOS programs
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
Create a new key under Policies called WinOldApp
You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
Disabled - Disable MS-DOS Prompt
NoRealMode - Disables Single-Mode MS-DOS
Prevent Changes to the Start Menu
Prevent Changes to the Start Menu
To prevent any changes to the Start Menu, even a right click:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer
Add a DWORD called NoChangeStartMenu
Give it a value of 1
To prevent any changes to the Start Menu, even a right click:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer
Add a DWORD called NoChangeStartMenu
Give it a value of 1
Locking File Associations
Locking File Associations
If you have your file associations the way you want for a particular file type, you can remove it from the list that gets displayed in the Folder Options / File Types screen
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Scroll to the file association you want to lock.
In the right panel, create a new Binary value
Call it EditFlags
Give it a value of 01 00 00 00
Now when you go to the Folder Options / File Types screen, you won't see that file type listed.
If you have your file associations the way you want for a particular file type, you can remove it from the list that gets displayed in the Folder Options / File Types screen
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Scroll to the file association you want to lock.
In the right panel, create a new Binary value
Call it EditFlags
Give it a value of 01 00 00 00
Now when you go to the Folder Options / File Types screen, you won't see that file type listed.
Preventing Changes to File Associations
Preventing Changes to File Associations
You can prevent users from changing associations via Windows Explorer's Tools / Folder Options / File Types tab.
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explore
Create REG_DWORD data type NoFileAssociate
Give it a value of 1
You can prevent users from changing associations via Windows Explorer's Tools / Folder Options / File Types tab.
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explore
Create REG_DWORD data type NoFileAssociate
Give it a value of 1
Run Commands For XP Users
1. Accessibility Controls - access.cpl
2. Accessibility Wizard - accwiz
3. Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl
4. Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
5. Administrative Tools - control admintools
6. Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
7. Bluetooth Transfer Wizard - fsquirt
8. Calculator - calc
9. Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
10. Character Map - charmap
11. Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
12. Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
13. Command Prompt - cmd
14. Component Services - dcomcnfg
15. Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
16. Control Panel - control
17. Date and Time Properties - timedate.cpl
18. DDE Shares - ddeshare
19. Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
20. Direct X Troubleshooter - dxdiag
21. Disk Cleanup Utility - cleanmgr
22. Disk Defragment - dfrg.msc
23. Disk Management - diskmgmt.msc
24. Disk Partition Manager - diskpart
25. Display Properties - control desktop
26. Display Properties - desk.cpl
27. Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility - drwtsn32
28. Driver Verifier Utility - verifier
29. Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
30. Files and Settings Transfer Tool - migwiz
31. File Signature Verification Tool - sigverif
32. Findfast - findfast.cpl
33. Firefox - firefox
34. Folders Properties - control folders
35. Fonts - control fonts
36. Fonts Folder - fonts
37. Free Cell Card Game - freecell
38. Game Controllers - joy.cpl
39. Group Policy Editor (for xp professional) - gpedit.msc
40. Hearts Card Game - mshearts
41. Help and Support - helpctr
42. HyperTerminal - hypertrm
43. Iexpress Wizard - iexpress
44. Indexing Service - ciadv.msc
45. Internet Connection Wizard - icwconn1
46. Internet Explorer - iexplore
47. Internet Properties - inetcpl.cpl
48. Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
49. Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
50. Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
51. Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
52. Malicious Software Removal Tool - mrt
53. Microsoft Chat - winchat
54. Microsoft Movie Maker - moviemk
55. Microsoft Paint – mspaint
56. Microsoft Syncronization Tool - mobsync
57. Minesweeper Game - winmine
58. Mouse Properties - control mouse
59. Mouse Properties - main.cpl
60. Netmeeting - conf
61. Network Connections - control netconnections
62. Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
63. Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
64. Notepad notepad
65. Object Packager - packager
66. ODBC Data Source Administrator - odbccp32.cpl
67. On Screen Keyboard - osk
68. Outlook Express - msimn
69. Paint - pbrush
70. Password Properties - password.cpl
71. Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
72. Performance Monitor - perfmon
73. Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
74. Phone Dialer - dialer
75. Pinball Game - pinball
76. Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
77. Printers and Faxes - control printers
78. Printers Folder - printers
79. Regional Settings - intl.cpl
80. Registry Editor - regedit
81. Registry Editor - regedit32
82. Remote Access Phonebook - rasphone
83. Remote Desktop - mstsc
84. Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
85. Removable Storage Operator Requests - ntmsoprq.msc
86. Resultant Set of Policy (for xp professional) - rsop.msc
87. Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
88. Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
89. Security Center - wscui.cpl
90. Services - services.msc
91. Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
92. Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
93. Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
94. Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
95. SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
96. System Configuration Editor - sysedit
97. System Configuration Utility - msconfig
98. System Information - msinfo32
99. System Properties - sysdm.cpl
100. Task Manager - taskmgr
101. TCP Tester - tcptest
2. Accessibility Wizard - accwiz
3. Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl
4. Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
5. Administrative Tools - control admintools
6. Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
7. Bluetooth Transfer Wizard - fsquirt
8. Calculator - calc
9. Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
10. Character Map - charmap
11. Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
12. Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
13. Command Prompt - cmd
14. Component Services - dcomcnfg
15. Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
16. Control Panel - control
17. Date and Time Properties - timedate.cpl
18. DDE Shares - ddeshare
19. Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
20. Direct X Troubleshooter - dxdiag
21. Disk Cleanup Utility - cleanmgr
22. Disk Defragment - dfrg.msc
23. Disk Management - diskmgmt.msc
24. Disk Partition Manager - diskpart
25. Display Properties - control desktop
26. Display Properties - desk.cpl
27. Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility - drwtsn32
28. Driver Verifier Utility - verifier
29. Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
30. Files and Settings Transfer Tool - migwiz
31. File Signature Verification Tool - sigverif
32. Findfast - findfast.cpl
33. Firefox - firefox
34. Folders Properties - control folders
35. Fonts - control fonts
36. Fonts Folder - fonts
37. Free Cell Card Game - freecell
38. Game Controllers - joy.cpl
39. Group Policy Editor (for xp professional) - gpedit.msc
40. Hearts Card Game - mshearts
41. Help and Support - helpctr
42. HyperTerminal - hypertrm
43. Iexpress Wizard - iexpress
44. Indexing Service - ciadv.msc
45. Internet Connection Wizard - icwconn1
46. Internet Explorer - iexplore
47. Internet Properties - inetcpl.cpl
48. Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
49. Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
50. Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
51. Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
52. Malicious Software Removal Tool - mrt
53. Microsoft Chat - winchat
54. Microsoft Movie Maker - moviemk
55. Microsoft Paint – mspaint
56. Microsoft Syncronization Tool - mobsync
57. Minesweeper Game - winmine
58. Mouse Properties - control mouse
59. Mouse Properties - main.cpl
60. Netmeeting - conf
61. Network Connections - control netconnections
62. Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
63. Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
64. Notepad notepad
65. Object Packager - packager
66. ODBC Data Source Administrator - odbccp32.cpl
67. On Screen Keyboard - osk
68. Outlook Express - msimn
69. Paint - pbrush
70. Password Properties - password.cpl
71. Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
72. Performance Monitor - perfmon
73. Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
74. Phone Dialer - dialer
75. Pinball Game - pinball
76. Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
77. Printers and Faxes - control printers
78. Printers Folder - printers
79. Regional Settings - intl.cpl
80. Registry Editor - regedit
81. Registry Editor - regedit32
82. Remote Access Phonebook - rasphone
83. Remote Desktop - mstsc
84. Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
85. Removable Storage Operator Requests - ntmsoprq.msc
86. Resultant Set of Policy (for xp professional) - rsop.msc
87. Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
88. Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
89. Security Center - wscui.cpl
90. Services - services.msc
91. Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
92. Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
93. Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
94. Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
95. SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
96. System Configuration Editor - sysedit
97. System Configuration Utility - msconfig
98. System Information - msinfo32
99. System Properties - sysdm.cpl
100. Task Manager - taskmgr
101. TCP Tester - tcptest
To Increase The Internet Speed
Open Notepad and paste the below code in it:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"SackOpts"=dword:00000001
"TcpWindowSize"=dword:0005ae4c
"Tcp1323Opts"=dword:00000003
"DefaultTTL"=dword:00000040
"EnablePMTUBHDetect"=dword:00000000
"EnablePMTUDiscovery"=dword:00000001
"GlobalMaxTcpWindowSize"=dword:0005ae4c
Now save this file as speed.reg. Execute it and observe the change!
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"SackOpts"=dword:00000001
"TcpWindowSize"=dword:0005ae4c
"Tcp1323Opts"=dword:00000003
"DefaultTTL"=dword:00000040
"EnablePMTUBHDetect"=dword:00000000
"EnablePMTUDiscovery"=dword:00000001
"GlobalMaxTcpWindowSize"=dword:0005ae4c
Now save this file as speed.reg. Execute it and observe the change!
Improving The Slow Boot UP Time
There are a variety of reasons why your windows XP system would boot slowly.
Most of the times it this has to do with the startup applications.
If you would like to speed up the bootup sequence, consider removing some of the startup applications that you do not need.
Easiest way to remove startup apps is through System Configuration Utility.
Go to Start then Run and enter MSCONFIG and go to the Startup tab.
Deselect/UnCheck application(s) that you do not want to startup at boot time.
Most of the times it this has to do with the startup applications.
If you would like to speed up the bootup sequence, consider removing some of the startup applications that you do not need.
Easiest way to remove startup apps is through System Configuration Utility.
Go to Start then Run and enter MSCONFIG and go to the Startup tab.
Deselect/UnCheck application(s) that you do not want to startup at boot time.
Surf Orkut When It Is Blocked
www.mathtunnel.com
www.gravitywars.com
www.kproxy.com
www.calculatepie.com
www.anonymizer.com
www.flyproxy.com
Open the above sites and just type in http://www.orkut.com in companies or colleges where its blocked and enjoy!
www.gravitywars.com
www.kproxy.com
www.calculatepie.com
www.anonymizer.com
www.flyproxy.com
Open the above sites and just type in http://www.orkut.com in companies or colleges where its blocked and enjoy!
Run Internet Site From Windows Calculator
How to acces the internet via your standard Mcft Calculator When your browser(s) is/are messed up for some unexplainable reason
1. Open your MS Calculator. This is normally found in Start => All Programs => Accessories => Calculator.
2. Open the help-window by pressing the F1 key.
3. Click the top-left corner icon of the help window once (Standard is a Document with a Question mark).
4. Select Go to URL-address.
5. Type your address into the available field, but remember to type http://, and not just www. (or equivalent).
1. Open your MS Calculator. This is normally found in Start => All Programs => Accessories => Calculator.
2. Open the help-window by pressing the F1 key.
3. Click the top-left corner icon of the help window once (Standard is a Document with a Question mark).
4. Select Go to URL-address.
5. Type your address into the available field, but remember to type http://, and not just www. (or equivalent).
Make Your Computer Faster Than Ever Before
1)Right click on My Computer icon on the desktop
2)Select properties from the popup menu.
3)Then goto Advanced tab in the system property.
4)Click on the settings tab under the Performance option.
5)Now in the Performance Option dialog box and under the visual effects tab select "Adjust for best performance".
Finally you should feel that your computer became faster than anyone but you have compromise little on the visuals of Windows XP
2)Select properties from the popup menu.
3)Then goto Advanced tab in the system property.
4)Click on the settings tab under the Performance option.
5)Now in the Performance Option dialog box and under the visual effects tab select "Adjust for best performance".
Finally you should feel that your computer became faster than anyone but you have compromise little on the visuals of Windows XP
Make Your Windows Genuine
TRY THIS
MAKING WINDOWS XP GENUINE THE EASY WAY
download jellybean keyfinder from this Link
http://www.4shared.com/file/26078218/13df29d0/kf151.html
Now open keyfinder.exe
Click on options and click "change windows key"
Now enter this key and you're done.
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V2C47-MK7JD-3R89F-D2KXW-VPK3J
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P.S: this works on windows xp sp2 only......
ppl u can try this out...
this might sound silly but it works perfectly...
TRY INSTALLING IE7 OR MEDIA PLAYER11
MAKING WINDOWS XP GENUINE THE EASY WAY
download jellybean keyfinder from this Link
http://www.4shared.com/file/26078218/13df29d0/kf151.html
Now open keyfinder.exe
Click on options and click "change windows key"
Now enter this key and you're done.
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V2C47-MK7JD-3R89F-D2KXW-VPK3J
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P.S: this works on windows xp sp2 only......
ppl u can try this out...
this might sound silly but it works perfectly...
TRY INSTALLING IE7 OR MEDIA PLAYER11
Crack Window Password
If you have forgotten the password or someone has messed up with you then try this
1. Restart you computer
2. When booting, repeatedly press F8 and select "Safe Mode".
3. After getting to the user menu. Click on a user and this time it will not ask you for a password.
4. Go to Start>Run and type "CMD" (without the quotes).
5. At command prompt type in "cd C:WindowsSystem32" (without the quotes).
6. For safety purposes first make a backup of your Logon.Scr file. You can do this by typing in "Copy to Logon.scr to Logon.bak" (without the quotes).
7. Then type "copy CMD.EXE Logon.scr" (without the quotes).
8. Then type this command, I will assume that you want to set Administrator's password to "MYNEWPASSWORD" (whatever you want your new password to be - without the quotes).
9. Now, type this in, "net user administrator MYNEWPASSWORD" (without the quotes).
10. You will get a message saying that it was successful, this means Administrator's new password is "MYNEWPASSWORD" (whatever you made your new password to be - without the quotes).
11. Restart the PC and you will login as Administrator (or whatever you chose to reset) with your new chosen password.
12. You can do it for computer administrator, but it will not work for domain or workgroup administrator password.
13. Cheers
1. Restart you computer
2. When booting, repeatedly press F8 and select "Safe Mode".
3. After getting to the user menu. Click on a user and this time it will not ask you for a password.
4. Go to Start>Run and type "CMD" (without the quotes).
5. At command prompt type in "cd C:WindowsSystem32" (without the quotes).
6. For safety purposes first make a backup of your Logon.Scr file. You can do this by typing in "Copy to Logon.scr to Logon.bak" (without the quotes).
7. Then type "copy CMD.EXE Logon.scr" (without the quotes).
8. Then type this command, I will assume that you want to set Administrator's password to "MYNEWPASSWORD" (whatever you want your new password to be - without the quotes).
9. Now, type this in, "net user administrator MYNEWPASSWORD" (without the quotes).
10. You will get a message saying that it was successful, this means Administrator's new password is "MYNEWPASSWORD" (whatever you made your new password to be - without the quotes).
11. Restart the PC and you will login as Administrator (or whatever you chose to reset) with your new chosen password.
12. You can do it for computer administrator, but it will not work for domain or workgroup administrator password.
13. Cheers
Bug in XP
Checkout this NOTEPAD BUG!.. do the folowing steps and keep Igniting!
1. Open a new file @ Notepad (an empty ones)
2. Type " Bush hid the facts " (without the quotes) OR " John hid the facts " (without the quotes)
3. Save it to any filename you want in .txt format
4. Close it and reopen the file you just saved...see what you get
1. Open a new file @ Notepad (an empty ones)
2. Type " Bush hid the facts " (without the quotes) OR " John hid the facts " (without the quotes)
3. Save it to any filename you want in .txt format
4. Close it and reopen the file you just saved...see what you get
Orkut Secrets
Hey frndss here i post some google secrete words...
just write it in google searchbar & clik i'm feeling lucky
Here is da words____
elgoog
google 133t
google gothic
google bsd
google ester egg
xx-piglatin
google linux
ewmew fudd
xx-klingon
answer to life, the universe and everything
(press search web)
see Da magic......
just write it in google searchbar & clik i'm feeling lucky
Here is da words____
elgoog
google 133t
google gothic
google bsd
google ester egg
xx-piglatin
google linux
ewmew fudd
xx-klingon
answer to life, the universe and everything
(press search web)
see Da magic......
Create Display Picture
To create ur desired dis pic or ur named dis pic click below
http://www.imagechef.com
http://reddodo.com/
http://www.imagechef.com
http://reddodo.com/
Lock Any Folder Using DOS
Hide your folders with out using any soft
just go to
run.....>
cmd....>
note 1 "_" give 1 space on that place
note 2 ex:- if your folder is at D drive then
-->first you D: and press enter after you write below command
-->Attrib "your folder name"_+r_+a_+s_+h
-->enter
-->if you want to view that folder then
you write same command use with -
like -->attrib "your folder name"_–r_–a_–s_–h
For example:
->first you D: and press enter after you write below command
-->Attrib "your folder"_+r_+a_+s_+h
-->enter
-->if you want to view that folder then
you write same command use with -
like -->attrib "Wehackers"_–r_–a_–s_–h
Note:
replace "_" by space
just go to
run.....>
cmd....>
note 1 "_" give 1 space on that place
note 2 ex:- if your folder is at D drive then
-->first you D: and press enter after you write below command
-->Attrib "your folder name"_+r_+a_+s_+h
-->enter
-->if you want to view that folder then
you write same command use with -
like -->attrib "your folder name"_–r_–a_–s_–h
For example:
->first you D: and press enter after you write below command
-->Attrib "your folder"_+r_+a_+s_+h
-->enter
-->if you want to view that folder then
you write same command use with -
like -->attrib "Wehackers"_–r_–a_–s_–h
Note:
replace "_" by space
Make Your Own Virus
This can be used for scaring your friends or use it 4 your own purposes
When you use it your PC shutdowns automatically in d time u specify…
Now lets create this :P
1) Make a right click on ur desktop n go 2 new----- >create shortcut.
2) Then a [create shortcut] dialogue box opens…
then in d place of type d location of d item:
type as shutdown -s -t 900 –c "Warning: VIRUS found, Your PC has been hacked and every hardware are disabled."
http://i19.tinypic.com/4ud0mxd.jpg
-[#]-u can type anything over there within those " "
2 scare your friends
then click on next…& finish
now ur 'shutdown.exe' shortcut icon is created successfully…
u can rename it wit whatever u want…
in order 2 make it attractive u can change d icon by right clinking
properties---- > change icon …. N change it
now on double clinking tat 'shutdown.exe' icon II open d dialogue box wit d message you've entered….
http://i11.tinypic.com/6byhnq9.jpg
Note:
u cant close tat dialogue box….
& u also cant End the program…
only way 2 close tat dialogue box is:
Start------- > Run
Then type as: shutdown –a
then click ok…now d dialogue box II close
else if u can’t get it… restart ur PC
even v can use it 4 ur purposes …
suppose ur downloading something n it takes more than 2hrs to download….u can create a new fake virus jus as specified above
all u have 2 edit is…;in d place of 900…shutdown -s -t 900 –c "Text tat u want.".. Replace it as 7200…. here those 900 n 7200 r d time in seconds in which your PC shutdowns.
Once your file gets downloaded in 2hrs your PC shutdowns automatically & there is no need of your presence.
Hope u like it
When you use it your PC shutdowns automatically in d time u specify…
Now lets create this :P
1) Make a right click on ur desktop n go 2 new----- >create shortcut.
2) Then a [create shortcut] dialogue box opens…
then in d place of type d location of d item:
type as shutdown -s -t 900 –c "Warning: VIRUS found, Your PC has been hacked and every hardware are disabled."
http://i19.tinypic.com/4ud0mxd.jpg
-[#]-u can type anything over there within those " "
2 scare your friends
then click on next…& finish
now ur 'shutdown.exe' shortcut icon is created successfully…
u can rename it wit whatever u want…
in order 2 make it attractive u can change d icon by right clinking
properties---- > change icon …. N change it
now on double clinking tat 'shutdown.exe' icon II open d dialogue box wit d message you've entered….
http://i11.tinypic.com/6byhnq9.jpg
Note:
u cant close tat dialogue box….
& u also cant End the program…
only way 2 close tat dialogue box is:
Start------- > Run
Then type as: shutdown –a
then click ok…now d dialogue box II close
else if u can’t get it… restart ur PC
even v can use it 4 ur purposes …
suppose ur downloading something n it takes more than 2hrs to download….u can create a new fake virus jus as specified above
all u have 2 edit is…;in d place of 900…shutdown -s -t 900 –c "Text tat u want.".. Replace it as 7200…. here those 900 n 7200 r d time in seconds in which your PC shutdowns.
Once your file gets downloaded in 2hrs your PC shutdowns automatically & there is no need of your presence.
Hope u like it
Orkut Auto Scrap Book Refresher.........
Is it difficult to refresh your scrap book by pressing 'Refresh' button??.... Don't worry. Now u can make ur own page through which ur scrap book will automatically get refreshed. Just follow the following simple steps.
1) Open Notepad in ur PC.
2) Copy and paste the following code in that Notepad file.
3) Now save that file in ur Desktop. Name it as scrap.html
4) Now Sign in Orkut. And then scrap.html
Now ur scrapbook will get refreshed in every 30 sec. Becoz it valvue set is 30 sec. If u want to change the time set, then open scrap.html with Notepad and edit the "CONTENT" value
1) Open Notepad in ur PC.
2) Copy and paste the following code in that Notepad file.
3) Now save that file in ur Desktop. Name it as scrap.html
4) Now Sign in Orkut. And then scrap.html
Now ur scrapbook will get refreshed in every 30 sec. Becoz it valvue set is 30 sec. If u want to change the time set, then open scrap.html with Notepad and edit the "CONTENT" value
Yahoo Booter.....
TOO EASY TO USE AND LOADS OF OPTIONS
http://rapidshare.com/files/63457535/BOOT.zip.html
How To Boot
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1.Need to Create at least 50 Bots and save it in a notepad
2.Open the program
3.Hit "Load Button" and look for your notepad
4.Hit Login
5.Select how many bots you wanted to Login
6.Type your victim's yahoo id
7. Start booting
LATEST VERSION IS 5.4
Tips
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1.For more effective booting always Log the Bots out and Back In everytime you boot..
2.Load atleast 50-100 bots and this should shit Y-tunnel,YahElite,YmLite and My Chat..
3.If possible your bots shouldnt have similar names like Bomber01, Bomber02,Bomber03
when entering Chatroom coz ytunnel and some other clients will juz auto ignore you.
4.You should Log ur Bots out and back in when reentering chatroom...
5.Do not flood the room too long coz yahoo will ban your ip....
6.Recommended boot option's are FastBoot, Hard Boot, YmLite,Ytunnel(Silent DC) & Yahelite..
7. Do not abuse this program! Use this wisely!
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How to Use Yazak Freeze for Version 5.3?
1.Login Bots
2.Type Victim's Yahoo ID
3.Hit Random Rooms (Wait till roomlist stop Scrolling)
4. Click Yazak Freeze Start To Freeze Yazak User!
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Room Option
You can Change your Font Color, Size, and Style In Font Setting
This is a multi BOT maker
http://rapidshare.com/files/63581690/UnbreakableV2.zip.html
Just enjoy and kick some assess out
http://rapidshare.com/files/63457535/BOOT.zip.html
How To Boot
=======================================================================
1.Need to Create at least 50 Bots and save it in a notepad
2.Open the program
3.Hit "Load Button" and look for your notepad
4.Hit Login
5.Select how many bots you wanted to Login
6.Type your victim's yahoo id
7. Start booting
LATEST VERSION IS 5.4
Tips
======================================================================
1.For more effective booting always Log the Bots out and Back In everytime you boot..
2.Load atleast 50-100 bots and this should shit Y-tunnel,YahElite,YmLite and My Chat..
3.If possible your bots shouldnt have similar names like Bomber01, Bomber02,Bomber03
when entering Chatroom coz ytunnel and some other clients will juz auto ignore you.
4.You should Log ur Bots out and back in when reentering chatroom...
5.Do not flood the room too long coz yahoo will ban your ip....
6.Recommended boot option's are FastBoot, Hard Boot, YmLite,Ytunnel(Silent DC) & Yahelite..
7. Do not abuse this program! Use this wisely!
=======================================================================
How to Use Yazak Freeze for Version 5.3?
1.Login Bots
2.Type Victim's Yahoo ID
3.Hit Random Rooms (Wait till roomlist stop Scrolling)
4. Click Yazak Freeze Start To Freeze Yazak User!
=========================================================================
Room Option
You can Change your Font Color, Size, and Style In Font Setting
This is a multi BOT maker
http://rapidshare.com/files/63581690/UnbreakableV2.zip.html
Just enjoy and kick some assess out
Removing Unnecessary Programs from Starting Automatically
CONFIG.SYS & AUTOEXEC.BAT Files
Make sure you don't have any unnecessary device drivers or programs here. Windows95 has most you will need already built into the OS.
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Removing Unnecessary Programs from Starting Automatically
Many programs add portions of themselves starting automatically on every login.
This can be either in the Startup Folder or the Registry.
One easy way to tell is by looking at how many icons are in your system tray. If you have a large number, perhaps unnecessary resources are being allocated them as well as increasing your boot time.
Typical examples are Microsoft Office, Office FindFast, Real Player, ATI Video setting etc.
You can remove them in one of three main ways:
In the Start / Programs / Startup Folder
In the Registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run
If you have Win98, WinME or Windows2000 you can use MSCONFIG to easily remove programs. This is my preference since it allows you to toggle them back on again in case you make a mistake
Make sure you don't have any unnecessary device drivers or programs here. Windows95 has most you will need already built into the OS.
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Removing Unnecessary Programs from Starting Automatically
Many programs add portions of themselves starting automatically on every login.
This can be either in the Startup Folder or the Registry.
One easy way to tell is by looking at how many icons are in your system tray. If you have a large number, perhaps unnecessary resources are being allocated them as well as increasing your boot time.
Typical examples are Microsoft Office, Office FindFast, Real Player, ATI Video setting etc.
You can remove them in one of three main ways:
In the Start / Programs / Startup Folder
In the Registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run
If you have Win98, WinME or Windows2000 you can use MSCONFIG to easily remove programs. This is my preference since it allows you to toggle them back on again in case you make a mistake
Increasing Disk Performance
Increasing Disk Performance
Go to Start \ Settings \ Control Panel \ System \ Performance \ File System \ Troubleshooting
Check the box Disable synchronous buffer commits.
Go to Start \ Settings \ Control Panel \ System \ Performance \ File System \ Troubleshooting
Check the box Disable synchronous buffer commits.
File System Settings
File System Settings
If you have 64 megs or more of memory you increase the performance of your system.
Go to Control Panel / System Properties / Performance / File System.
Change the typical role of this computer to Network Server.
If you have Win95 SR1, and you do not see a performance increase, occasionally the NameCache and PathCache values are written to the registry incorrectly for the Network Server. To fix the problem:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FS Templates\Server
Make sure the following values are being used:
PathCache=40 00 00 00
NameCache=a9 0a 00 00
If you have 64 megs or more of memory you increase the performance of your system.
Go to Control Panel / System Properties / Performance / File System.
Change the typical role of this computer to Network Server.
If you have Win95 SR1, and you do not see a performance increase, occasionally the NameCache and PathCache values are written to the registry incorrectly for the Network Server. To fix the problem:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FS Templates\Server
Make sure the following values are being used:
PathCache=40 00 00 00
NameCache=a9 0a 00 00
Defrag the Hard Drive
Defrag the Hard Drive
I do this fairly frequently. Once a month or so. There are a few things I do first to make sure I don't waste time defragging unnecessary files.
First is to delete the Internet Explorer Temporary Files and History.
Second is to delete TMP and BAK files.
Third is delete any files and directories in the \TEMP and \WINDOWS\TEMP directories
Defragment without the swapfile. The instructions for this can be found at Defragmenting the Swap File
Windows98 has a built-in utility called Disk Cleanup. You can run it from either the Start / Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Disk Cleanup or directly run CLEANMGR.EXE
I do this fairly frequently. Once a month or so. There are a few things I do first to make sure I don't waste time defragging unnecessary files.
First is to delete the Internet Explorer Temporary Files and History.
Second is to delete TMP and BAK files.
Third is delete any files and directories in the \TEMP and \WINDOWS\TEMP directories
Defragment without the swapfile. The instructions for this can be found at Defragmenting the Swap File
Windows98 has a built-in utility called Disk Cleanup. You can run it from either the Start / Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Disk Cleanup or directly run CLEANMGR.EXE
Cleaning the TEMP Directory
Cleaning the TEMP Directory
One thing that is often overlooked, and can have a negative affect on your computer's performance,
are all the files that are in the TEMP directory. I've had quite a few people ready to get new computers until this was cleaned.
These are easy to clean and slightly different in Win9x and Windows2000 or WindowsXP
Windows98
Open up a DOS prompt
CD \windows\temp (make sure you are in that directory before running the next line.
Run deltree /y *.*
CD \windows
Run del *.tmp (be very careful of the spelling)
Windows2000 / WindowsXP
Go to C:\Documents and Settings\User_Name\Local Settings\Temp (where User_Name is replaced by the person who is logged in)
Delete all the files
One thing that is often overlooked, and can have a negative affect on your computer's performance,
are all the files that are in the TEMP directory. I've had quite a few people ready to get new computers until this was cleaned.
These are easy to clean and slightly different in Win9x and Windows2000 or WindowsXP
Windows98
Open up a DOS prompt
CD \windows\temp (make sure you are in that directory before running the next line.
Run deltree /y *.*
CD \windows
Run del *.tmp (be very careful of the spelling)
Windows2000 / WindowsXP
Go to C:\Documents and Settings\User_Name\Local Settings\Temp (where User_Name is replaced by the person who is logged in)
Delete all the files
Changing the Number of Rings Before Dial-Up Server Answers
Changing the Number of Rings Before Dial-Up Server Answers
To change the number of rings before Dial up Networking Server answers:
Find the INF file for the modem in the \WINDOWS\INF directory. The filename will begin with "mdm" and end with characters desciptive of the manufacturer, ie. "supra" for Supra Express modem.
Make a copy of this file.
Edit this file with notepad and look for a string "HKR, Answer, 1,, "ATA".
Change to HKR, Answer, 1,, "None".
A few lines up from this should be the line HKR, Monitor, 1,, "ATS0=0" Change the value of the S0 register to the number of rings you would like to have the modem answer on.
Remove the modem by using the Control panel | System | Device Manager.
Reinstall the modem using the REFRESH Button.
This should install the modem using the updated INF file.
To change the number of rings before Dial up Networking Server answers:
Find the INF file for the modem in the \WINDOWS\INF directory. The filename will begin with "mdm" and end with characters desciptive of the manufacturer, ie. "supra" for Supra Express modem.
Make a copy of this file.
Edit this file with notepad and look for a string "HKR, Answer, 1,, "ATA
Change to HKR, Answer, 1,, "None".
A few lines up from this should be the line HKR, Monitor, 1,, "ATS0=0
Remove the modem by using the Control panel | System | Device Manager.
Reinstall the modem using the REFRESH Button.
This should install the modem using the updated INF file.
Using UNC Network Names with Files
Using UNC Network Names with Files
As already mentioned, you can use long file names in an MS DOS Box.
But you can even use UNC-style network names.
Example: DIR \\server\share1\dir1
will give you all files on the computer named "server", in the share named "share1" and in the directory "dir1".
This does not work with CD, but it will work with MD, RD, DIR, COPY, MOVE, REN, and so on.
I use this in combination with a batch file to copy files to a number of computers on a network.
As already mentioned, you can use long file names in an MS DOS Box.
But you can even use UNC-style network names.
Example: DIR \\server\share1\dir1
will give you all files on the computer named "server", in the share named "share1" and in the directory "dir1".
This does not work with CD, but it will work with MD, RD, DIR, COPY, MOVE, REN, and so on.
I use this in combination with a batch file to copy files to a number of computers on a network.
Determine the Optimal MAX MTU Setting
Determine the Optimal MAX MTU Setting
There are several programs available that will change you MAX MTU setting for you or you can do it by editing the registry directly
An easy way to determine what that setting should be is to use the PING command.
You basically want to start out with a MAX MTU of 1500 then use the PING command as follows:
PING HOST_IP_ADDRESS -f -l PACKET_SIZE
where HOST_IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of the site you want to ping and
PACKET_SIZE is the size of the MAX MTU setting you are trying to test
Keep decreasing the packet size until you don't get any messages regarding fragmentation
To change the MAX MTU setting, see the section on Changing the MaxMTU and other Network Settings
There are several programs available that will change you MAX MTU setting for you or you can do it by editing the registry directly
An easy way to determine what that setting should be is to use the PING command.
You basically want to start out with a MAX MTU of 1500 then use the PING command as follows:
PING HOST_IP_ADDRESS -f -l PACKET_SIZE
where HOST_IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of the site you want to ping and
PACKET_SIZE is the size of the MAX MTU setting you are trying to test
Keep decreasing the packet size until you don't get any messages regarding fragmentation
To change the MAX MTU setting, see the section on Changing the MaxMTU and other Network Settings
To Find Your IP Address
To Find Your IP Address
To find your IP address when connected:
Open Explorer
In the Windows folder find the file WINIPCFG.
Drag a shortcut onto your screen.
Now when you are online you can double click the shortcut to see your IP address and other data.
To find your IP address when connected:
Open Explorer
In the Windows folder find the file WINIPCFG.
Drag a shortcut onto your screen.
Now when you are online you can double click the shortcut to see your IP address and other data.
Controlling Your Modem's Speaker
Controlling Your Modem's Speaker
In modem settings switch to the scripting tab and where it says extra settings, type in the following to achieve the following:
M0 : switches modem volume off completely
&L=1,2, or 3 : changes the volume of the modem 3 being the loudest and 1 the quietest)
By experimenting with M0, M1,2 or 3 you are able to turn the modem on during connection only, ring only etc..
In modem settings switch to the scripting tab and where it says extra settings, type in the following to achieve the following:
M0 : switches modem volume off completely
&L=1,2, or 3 : changes the volume of the modem 3 being the loudest and 1 the quietest)
By experimenting with M0, M1,2 or 3 you are able to turn the modem on during connection only, ring only etc..
Increasing Modem Performance
Increasing Modem Performance
To increase modem performance when connecting to the Internet:
Disable compression on your modem
In SYSTEM.INI under 386enh section put in: COMxBUFFER=1024 (x is your modem port number )
Add AT%C0 (that's a zero),to the extra settings line of your modem's properties.
Switch errror correction off
To increase modem performance when connecting to the Internet:
Disable compression on your modem
In SYSTEM.INI under 386enh section put in: COMxBUFFER=1024 (x is your modem port number )
Add AT%C0 (that's a zero),to the extra settings line of your modem's properties.
Switch errror correction off
Showing Your Actual Modem's Connection Speed
Showing Your Actual Modem's Connection Speed
Normally when you open up the modem icon in the system try, it shows the port connect speed.
So see your actual modem speed:
Go Control Panel
Open up the Modems icon
Click Properties
Click on the Connection tab
Click the Advanced button
In the Extr Settings, put ATW2L0 (the last character is a zero)
Normally when you open up the modem icon in the system try, it shows the port connect speed.
So see your actual modem speed:
Go Control Panel
Open up the Modems icon
Click Properties
Click on the Connection tab
Click the Advanced button
In the Extr Settings, put ATW2L0 (the last character is a zero)
Speeding Up Internet Searches
Speeding Up Internet Searches
When you go to a web site, the first thing that happens is that a query goes out to the DNS server for IP address of the web site.
In order to eliminate this query, you can simply add the IP address and web name into the HOSTS file in the Windows directory.
To find the IP address, just PING the web name (ping www.microsoft.com)
For example, Microsoft would be:
207.46.130.149 www.microsoft.com #.url
You can do this for all the sites you regularly visit.
When you go to a web site, the first thing that happens is that a query goes out to the DNS server for IP address of the web site.
In order to eliminate this query, you can simply add the IP address and web name into the HOSTS file in the Windows directory.
To find the IP address, just PING the web name (ping www.microsoft.com)
For example, Microsoft would be:
207.46.130.149 www.microsoft.com #.url
You can do this for all the sites you regularly visit.
Forcing Alpha-Numeric Passwords
Forcing Alpha-Numeric Passwords
In order to force passwords that just use alpha-numeric characters
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Network
Create a DWORD entry called AlphanumPwds
Give it a value of 1
In order to force passwords that just use alpha-numeric characters
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Network
Create a DWORD entry called AlphanumPwds
Give it a value of 1
Backing Up Your ISP Settings
Backing Up Your ISP Settings
If you want to save your ISP settings (name, phone, login id etc.) for future installations:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ RemoteAccess
Select Registry / Export Registry
Make sure Selected branch is checked
For the name, enter any name that will help you remember the purpose of the .reg file
Now if you need to restore your ISP settings after a new installation of Windows, you just need to import this file
If you want to save your ISP settings (name, phone, login id etc.) for future installations:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ RemoteAccess
Select Registry / Export Registry
Make sure Selected branch is checked
For the name, enter any name that will help you remember the purpose of the .reg file
Now if you need to restore your ISP settings after a new installation of Windows, you just need to import this file
Seeing Servers Your Are Connected To When OnLine
Seeing Servers Your Are Connected To When OnLine
To see what servers you are connected to when on the Internet
Simply run Netstat
To see what servers you are connected to when on the Internet
Simply run Netstat
Using More Than One Modem at a Time
Using More Than One Modem at a Time
(Win98, WinME and Win2000)
If you have two phone lines in your home and want to use them both to dial out,
you can use MultiLink, which will effectively double your connection speed.
Create a dial-up connection like your normally would.
Right click on the icon and select Properties
Click on the Multilink tab
Click on Use additional devices
Click on the Add
Click on the other modem you would like to use
If your ISP allows, you can use the same phone number, otherwise enter an additional phone number to dial.
You should now connect with both modems.
You can confirm this by opening up your dial up connection in the System Tray after you connect.
(Win98, WinME and Win2000)
If you have two phone lines in your home and want to use them both to dial out,
you can use MultiLink, which will effectively double your connection speed.
Create a dial-up connection like your normally would.
Right click on the icon and select Properties
Click on the Multilink tab
Click on Use additional devices
Click on the Add
Click on the other modem you would like to use
If your ISP allows, you can use the same phone number, otherwise enter an additional phone number to dial.
You should now connect with both modems.
You can confirm this by opening up your dial up connection in the System Tray after you connect.
VPN and Browsing
VPN and Browsing
Browsing the remote network can be difficult if not impossible over a VPN connection. There are too many variables that can hinder this.
To make browsing work a little easier, you might want to edit the HOSTS and LMHOSTS files on the VPN Client.
These are in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc directory for XP and Vista. In the \Windows directory for Win9x.
Just add a line with the LAN IP address of the VPN server followed by it's name.
e.g - 192.168.1.10 SERVER
You can also add in the LAN IP address and Name of any other computers on the remote network that you may want to connect to.
Also make sure the workgroup name is the same on all computers.
Now you can use the Windows Explorer to map the network connections
Browsing the remote network can be difficult if not impossible over a VPN connection. There are too many variables that can hinder this.
To make browsing work a little easier, you might want to edit the HOSTS and LMHOSTS files on the VPN Client.
These are in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc directory for XP and Vista. In the \Windows directory for Win9x.
Just add a line with the LAN IP address of the VPN server followed by it's name.
e.g - 192.168.1.10 SERVER
You can also add in the LAN IP address and Name of any other computers on the remote network that you may want to connect to.
Also make sure the workgroup name is the same on all computers.
Now you can use the Windows Explorer to map the network connections
Copying Graphics
Copying Graphics
You can copy graphics from a DOS box as well as you can text. For example, while running a graphics game, you can press
Alt-Enter to make a DOS window
Click on the upper left hand corner
Select Edit/Mark
Select a region with the mouse
Select Edit/Copy or press the Enter key
You can then paste it into another program
Thomas tried it on Heretic. I tried in on DOOM2. Everything worked fine
You can copy graphics from a DOS box as well as you can text. For example, while running a graphics game, you can press
Alt-Enter to make a DOS window
Click on the upper left hand corner
Select Edit/Mark
Select a region with the mouse
Select Edit/Copy or press the Enter key
You can then paste it into another program
Thomas tried it on Heretic. I tried in on DOOM2. Everything worked fine
Pro Audio Spectrum Cards
Pro Audio Spectrum Cards
When upgrading from Win 3.1, remove or rename all .386 and .drv's related to the sound card BEFORE installing Win 95.
Leaving the drivers in place will prevent he new drivers from running properly.
The drivers are:
vpasd.386
mvproadu.drv
mvmixer.drv
mscdex.exe
When upgrading from Win 3.1, remove or rename all .386 and .drv's related to the sound card BEFORE installing Win 95.
Leaving the drivers in place will prevent he new drivers from running properly.
The drivers are:
vpasd.386
mvproadu.drv
mvmixer.drv
mscdex.exe
Designating Drive letters for CD ROMs and removable media
Designating Drive letters for CD ROMs and removable media
If you want to specify the drive letter for your CD ROM, Zip Drive, Bernouli, or Syquest drive:
Right click on My computer
Select Properties
Click on the Device Manager tab
Click on the + by Disk Drives
Double click on the drive you want to set
Click on Settings
Type the Start and End letter you want to use for this drive.
Reboot when requested
If you want to specify the drive letter for your CD ROM, Zip Drive, Bernouli, or Syquest drive:
Right click on My computer
Select Properties
Click on the Device Manager tab
Click on the + by Disk Drives
Double click on the drive you want to set
Click on Settings
Type the Start and End letter you want to use for this drive.
Reboot when requested
Control Panel CPL Files
Control Panel CPL Files
The following are the files that display icons in the Control Panel.
The reside in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory
They can be run individually by typing Control followed by the CPL file.
If you are missing any icons in the Control Panel, you want to make sure the CPL file is in the SYSTEM directory.
Access.cpl - Accessibility properties
Appwiz.cpl - Add/Remove Programs properties
Desk.cpl - Display properties
FindFast.cpl - FindFast (included with Microsoft Office for Windows 95)
Inetcpl.cpl - Internet properties
Intl.cpl - Regional Settings properties
Joy.cpl - Joystick properties
Main.cpl - Mouse properties
Mlcfg32.cpl - Microsoft Exchange Service properties
Mmsys.cpl - Multimedia properties
Modem.cpl - Modem properties
Netcpl.cpl - Network properties
Odbccp32.cpl - Data Sources (32-bit ODBC)
Password.cpl - Password properties
Sysdm.cpl - System properties
Themes.cpl - Desktop Themes (available with Microsoft Plus!)
TimeDate.cpl - Date/Time properties
The following are the files that display icons in the Control Panel.
The reside in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory
They can be run individually by typing Control followed by the CPL file.
If you are missing any icons in the Control Panel, you want to make sure the CPL file is in the SYSTEM directory.
Access.cpl - Accessibility properties
Appwiz.cpl - Add/Remove Programs properties
Desk.cpl - Display properties
FindFast.cpl - FindFast (included with Microsoft Office for Windows 95)
Inetcpl.cpl - Internet properties
Intl.cpl - Regional Settings properties
Joy.cpl - Joystick properties
Main.cpl - Mouse properties
Mlcfg32.cpl - Microsoft Exchange Service properties
Mmsys.cpl - Multimedia properties
Modem.cpl - Modem properties
Netcpl.cpl - Network properties
Odbccp32.cpl - Data Sources (32-bit ODBC)
Password.cpl - Password properties
Sysdm.cpl - System properties
Themes.cpl - Desktop Themes (available with Microsoft Plus!)
TimeDate.cpl - Date/Time properties
Hewlett Packard Printer Failures
Hewlett Packard Printer Failures
If you attempt to print a document that contains complex graphical images to a non-PostScript Hewlett-Packard Laser Jet 4 or Laser Jet 5 printer,
the document may not be printed due to lack of memory installed in your printer.
According to Microsoft, this problem is known to occur with the
Hewlett Packard Laser Jet 4, 4M, 4 Plus, 4M Plus, 4L, 4ML, 4P, 4MP, 4Si, 4Si MX, 4V, 4MV, 5P, 5MP. The work-around:
In Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon.
Right click on the printer
Select Properties
On the Details tab, click Spool settings, and then select RAW in the Spool Data Format box.
On the Graphics tab, click the Use Raster Graphics option.
On the Fonts tab, click the Print True Type As Graphics option.
On the Device Options tab, move the Printer Memory Tracking slider all the way to the right (to the Aggressive setting).
Verify that the Printer Memory setting matches the amount of memory installed in the printer.
If the Page Protection check box is not unavailable, click the check box to clear it if it is selected, or click the check box to select it if it is cleared. The check box may be unavailable, depending on the printer model you are using and the amount of memory installed in the printer.
If you attempt to print a document that contains complex graphical images to a non-PostScript Hewlett-Packard Laser Jet 4 or Laser Jet 5 printer,
the document may not be printed due to lack of memory installed in your printer.
According to Microsoft, this problem is known to occur with the
Hewlett Packard Laser Jet 4, 4M, 4 Plus, 4M Plus, 4L, 4ML, 4P, 4MP, 4Si, 4Si MX, 4V, 4MV, 5P, 5MP. The work-around:
In Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon.
Right click on the printer
Select Properties
On the Details tab, click Spool settings, and then select RAW in the Spool Data Format box.
On the Graphics tab, click the Use Raster Graphics option.
On the Fonts tab, click the Print True Type As Graphics option.
On the Device Options tab, move the Printer Memory Tracking slider all the way to the right (to the Aggressive setting).
Verify that the Printer Memory setting matches the amount of memory installed in the printer.
If the Page Protection check box is not unavailable, click the check box to clear it if it is selected, or click the check box to select it if it is cleared. The check box may be unavailable, depending on the printer model you are using and the amount of memory installed in the printer.
Update on DTC 2278 D Controller Card
Update on DTC 2278 D Controller Card
They do have a beta driver out now for 95 but it will not work with a CD-ROM on the secondary port.
The work around is:
Load the new DTC driver for the Primary IDE
But load the original 95 Standard IDE/IO for the secondary port
Then you can play music CD's etc..
Then you can remove the DOS Driver and the old Win3.1 driver from the SYSTEM.INI
The performance does seem a little faster after doing all of this.
They also have a web site at http://www.datatechnology.com
They do have a beta driver out now for 95 but it will not work with a CD-ROM on the secondary port.
The work around is:
Load the new DTC driver for the Primary IDE
But load the original 95 Standard IDE/IO for the secondary port
Then you can play music CD's etc..
Then you can remove the DOS Driver and the old Win3.1 driver from the SYSTEM.INI
The performance does seem a little faster after doing all of this.
They also have a web site at http://www.datatechnology.com
Saving Memory by adjusting your CD Cache
Saving Memory by adjusting your CD Cache
If you don't use your CD player that often, your system might be assigning
memory for it's cache which you could reclaim.
Right click on My Computer
Select Properties
Select Performance
Select File System
Select CD ROM
Note how much memory you are assigning to the CD cache and adjust as you would like
If you don't use your CD player that often, your system might be assigning
memory for it's cache which you could reclaim.
Right click on My Computer
Select Properties
Select Performance
Select File System
Select CD ROM
Note how much memory you are assigning to the CD cache and adjust as you would like
Changing your Modem's Initialization String
Changing your Modem's Initialization String
Start REGEDIT
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ Class \ Modem \ 0000 \ Init
Change the settings to the values for your modem
Start REGEDIT
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ Class \ Modem \ 0000 \ Init
Change the settings to the values for your modem
Quickly Opening Text Files
Quickly Opening Text Files
To speed up opening files, if you know the file contains text, but it
it has an extension that isn't recognized, here's what you do:
Open up Windows Explorer
Change directories to C:\WINDOWS\SENDTO
Create a shortcut to Notepad or drag its shortcut to this directory.
Now you'll have an easy way to open documents!
Another helpful thing to do is to do the same thing with the recycle bin.
To speed up opening files, if you know the file contains text, but it
it has an extension that isn't recognized, here's what you do:
Open up Windows Explorer
Change directories to C:\WINDOWS\SENDTO
Create a shortcut to Notepad or drag its shortcut to this directory.
Now you'll have an easy way to open documents!
Another helpful thing to do is to do the same thing with the recycle bin.
Installing with an INF File
Installing with an INF File
By default, when you double click on an INF file, Windows95 opens it with Notepad.
To change that so it will install the INF file:
Open any folder
Click on View / Options / File Types
Scroll down the Registered File Types to Setup Information
Pressing the S key will start you off faster
Click on the Edit button
In the Actions box, highlight Install
Click on the Set Default button
By default, when you double click on an INF file, Windows95 opens it with Notepad.
To change that so it will install the INF file:
Open any folder
Click on View / Options / File Types
Scroll down the Registered File Types to Setup Information
Pressing the S key will start you off faster
Click on the Edit button
In the Actions box, highlight Install
Click on the Set Default button
Viewing System IRQ, I/O, Memory and DMA Utilization
Viewing System IRQ, I/O, Memory and DMA Utilization
To view what resources are currently being used by your system.
Open up the Device Manager
Right click on My Computer
Select Properties
Click on the Device Manager tab
Double click on Computer
You can now see what IRQ, I/O, Memory and DMA addresses are in use.
To view what resources are currently being used by your system.
Open up the Device Manager
Right click on My Computer
Select Properties
Click on the Device Manager tab
Double click on Computer
You can now see what IRQ, I/O, Memory and DMA addresses are in use.
Reserving Resources from Plug and Play Devices
Reserving Resources from Plug and Play Devices
If you want to make sure Windows95 doesn't assign certain resources (IRQ, I/O etc.) to you Plug and Play Devices
Open up the Device Manager
Double click on Computer
Click on the Reserve Resources tab
Click on the Resource you want to reserve
Click on the Add button
Enter the value
Click on the OK button
If you want to make sure Windows95 doesn't assign certain resources (IRQ, I/O etc.) to you Plug and Play Devices
Open up the Device Manager
Double click on Computer
Click on the Reserve Resources tab
Click on the Resource you want to reserve
Click on the Add button
Enter the value
Click on the OK button
Disabling CDs AutoRun
Disabling CDs AutoRun
If you want to disable Windows95's ability to automatically start CD's when they are inserted:
Open the Device Manager
Open CD ROM
Double-click on your CD Player
Click on the Settings tab
Un-check Auto insert notification
If you want to disable Windows95's ability to automatically start CD's when they are inserted:
Open the Device Manager
Open CD ROM
Double-click on your CD Player
Click on the Settings tab
Un-check Auto insert notification
Enabling Telephony Controls
Enabling Telephony Controls
If you are using telephony based modems (unimodem) you can
enable the telephony controls in control panel by renaming
TELEPHON.CP$ to TELEPHON.CPL in the SYSTEM directory.
This will allow you to do diagnostics as well as configure your modem.
If you are using telephony based modems (unimodem) you can
enable the telephony controls in control panel by renaming
TELEPHON.CP$ to TELEPHON.CPL in the SYSTEM directory.
This will allow you to do diagnostics as well as configure your modem.
Automatically Delete Files Sent to Recycle Bin
Automatically Delete Files Sent to Recycle Bin
To automatically delete files sent to the recycle bin, do the following:
Right click on the recycle bin icon
Choose Properties
Choose Global
Check the Remove files immediately upon delete
To automatically delete files sent to the recycle bin, do the following:
Right click on the recycle bin icon
Choose Properties
Choose Global
Check the Remove files immediately upon delete
RUNDLL Error Message
RUNDLL Error Message
If when you start your computer you get a RUNDLL error message in a dialog box here is what you do.
First use RegEdit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / MICROSOFT / WINDOWS / CURRENT VERSION / RUN
and delete the string that appears in the dialog box this will remove the string and everything will be groovy!!
If when you start your computer you get a RUNDLL error message in a dialog box here is what you do.
First use RegEdit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / MICROSOFT / WINDOWS / CURRENT VERSION / RUN
and delete the string that appears in the dialog box this will remove the string and everything will be groovy!!
Removing a program from the Control Panel
Removing a program from the Control Panel
Run the Windows Explorer and go to the Windows/System directory. Find the appropriate CPL file (file with the extension CPL) and delete it.
Note from Bob: If you want them still available but not showing up in the Control Panel itself, you can also move them to another directory.
To invoke them, type CONTROL \path\cpl_file where path is the full path where they are located and cpl_file is the name of the CPL file.
For example, if you don't want users to see the Network icon in the control panel but still want to be able to make changes, you could move the NETCPL.CPL
file to another directory. Then type CONTROL \path\NETCPL.CPL.
A listing of all the CPL files can be found later in this section at: Control Panel CPL Files
Run the Windows Explorer and go to the Windows/System directory. Find the appropriate CPL file (file with the extension CPL) and delete it.
Note from Bob: If you want them still available but not showing up in the Control Panel itself, you can also move them to another directory.
To invoke them, type CONTROL \path\cpl_file where path is the full path where they are located and cpl_file is the name of the CPL file.
For example, if you don't want users to see the Network icon in the control panel but still want to be able to make changes, you could move the NETCPL.CPL
file to another directory. Then type CONTROL \path\NETCPL.CPL.
A listing of all the CPL files can be found later in this section at: Control Panel CPL Files
Device Problems with Removable Hard Drives
Device Problems with Removable Hard Drives
If you get a yellow exclamation mark in windows 95 device manager under "Hard disk controllers",
and you are using one hard drive plus a Zip or Syquest drive, try editing the Windows/System.ini file.
Go to the [386Enh] section and add the following line:
REMOVABLEIDE=TRUE
Evidently, if you use a removable drive, Windows 95 does not recognize it as being
removable, so you have to tell it that it is.
If you get a yellow exclamation mark in windows 95 device manager under "Hard disk controllers",
and you are using one hard drive plus a Zip or Syquest drive, try editing the Windows/System.ini file.
Go to the [386Enh] section and add the following line:
REMOVABLEIDE=TRUE
Evidently, if you use a removable drive, Windows 95 does not recognize it as being
removable, so you have to tell it that it is.
Creating a Support Information Button
Creating a Support Information Button
Create or edit the OEMINFO.INI file in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder
Enter or edit the lines,
[General]
Manufacturer=your favorite strings
Model=your favorite strings
[Support Information]
Line1="your favorite strings" (require double quotes)
Line2="your favorite strings>"
Line3="your favorite strings>"
etc.
Open System Properties dialog box, you'll see a Support Information button. Click on this will display the information you entered
Note from Bob: This can be extremely useful if you want to include support personnel and their phone numbers
Create or edit the OEMINFO.INI file in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM folder
Enter or edit the lines,
[General]
Manufacturer=your favorite strings
Model=your favorite strings
[Support Information]
Line1="your favorite strings" (require double quotes)
Line2="your favorite strings>"
Line3="your favorite strings>"
etc.
Open System Properties dialog box, you'll see a Support Information button. Click on this will display the information you entered
Note from Bob: This can be extremely useful if you want to include support personnel and their phone numbers
Finding Files with Specific Text in Them
Finding Files with Specific Text in Them
To find all associations with any name/word that exists in your computer.
Click on Start button
Select find
Then Files and Folders
Go to the Advanced tab
Type in text in the "Containing text" field
This is helpful when you get an error message that tells you something can't be run because the file can't be found. You can find the file that is calling the "non-existent" thing.
To find all associations with any name/word that exists in your computer.
Click on Start button
Select find
Then Files and Folders
Go to the Advanced tab
Type in text in the "Containing text" field
This is helpful when you get an error message that tells you something can't be run because the file can't be found. You can find the file that is calling the "non-existent" thing.
Removing One Document File from START / DOCUMENTS
Removing One Document File from START / DOCUMENTS
To remove one document file on START - DOCUMENTS
Run Explorer
Go to Windows directory
Select View and then Options
Select View Tab
Select show all files and then OK
Back to Windows Directory
Select Recent Folder
Delete the File you want to remove or display on Documents Folder
To remove one document file on START - DOCUMENTS
Run Explorer
Go to Windows directory
Select View and then Options
Select View Tab
Select show all files and then OK
Back to Windows Directory
Select Recent Folder
Delete the File you want to remove or display on Documents Folder
Fixing VMM32 Memory Leak
Fixing VMM32 Memory Leak
Over time, real-mode drivers which are added to VMM32, might not be releasing memory .
To see if this is a problem on your system, run MEM /C /P and check the size allocated to VMM32.
It should not be much more that 2K or at least not growing over time.
If it is:
Rename both your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file
Reboot
Rename them back again
Reboot again
Run MEM /C /P again to note any change is size.
Over time, real-mode drivers which are added to VMM32, might not be releasing memory .
To see if this is a problem on your system, run MEM /C /P and check the size allocated to VMM32.
It should not be much more that 2K or at least not growing over time.
If it is:
Rename both your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file
Reboot
Rename them back again
Reboot again
Run MEM /C /P again to note any change is size.
Opening a File with Application that is Different than its Registered One
Opening a File with Application that is Different than its Registered One
To open a file with a different program:
Right click a folder while holding down the SHIFT key
This will open the dialog box that includes "Open with" to change what program will open the file
To open a file with a different program:
Right click a folder while holding down the SHIFT key
This will open the dialog box that includes "Open with" to change what program will open the file
Clearing the Documents Folder
Clearing the Documents Folder
To clear the contents of your Documents Folder
Click the Start menu
Point to Setting
Click Taskbar
Click the Start Menu Programs tab
Click Clear.
To clear the contents of your Documents Folder
Click the Start menu
Point to Setting
Click Taskbar
Click the Start Menu Programs tab
Click Clear.
Increasing Disk Performance
Increasing Disk Performance
Ever wonder why Windows 3.1 was noticeably faster than Windows 3.11? It has to do with something called Synchonous Buffer Commits, this tells Windows whether or not to lie to an application and tell the application that it's writing data to the drive when Windows is actually caching the data in memory. With Windows '95 they give you the option to disable this, thus increasing disk intensive application performance but there are some caveats to consider. If you lose power the data in cache will NOT be written to disk this will be BAD so I'd only recommend using this on a machine with an UPS. Well, Here how you do it.
Go to Start \ Settings \ Control Panel \ System \ Performance \ File System \ Troubleshooting
Check the box Disable synchronous buffer commits.
Expect about a 10% speed increase in disk intensive applications.
Ever wonder why Windows 3.1 was noticeably faster than Windows 3.11? It has to do with something called Synchonous Buffer Commits, this tells Windows whether or not to lie to an application and tell the application that it's writing data to the drive when Windows is actually caching the data in memory. With Windows '95 they give you the option to disable this, thus increasing disk intensive application performance but there are some caveats to consider. If you lose power the data in cache will NOT be written to disk this will be BAD so I'd only recommend using this on a machine with an UPS. Well, Here how you do it.
Go to Start \ Settings \ Control Panel \ System \ Performance \ File System \ Troubleshooting
Check the box Disable synchronous buffer commits.
Expect about a 10% speed increase in disk intensive applications.
Increasing Performance
Increasing Performance
This concerns the "Network Server" option ... You already know about the screw up in Win95 release prior to OSR2 but, did you know you can also customize the settings in the registry?
Open Regedit
Go to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FS Templates"
Add a new key called "Custom".
Then add two new binary values under that key with the names "NameCache" and "PathCache", just as with the other entries.
I would recommend using values somewhere in-between what the standard values are for "Desktop" and "Network Server". The values I have found to be the best compromise are "00 08 00 00" and "30 00 00 00" respectively, your milage may vary. (2048 filenames and 48 pathnames)
Close Regedit
Right click on "My Computer"
Select Properties then the Performance tab.
Select "File System" and you will now find the "Custom" option in the drop down box.
Select it and click on OK then be sure to reboot.
While this doesn't save a lot of memory, at least your name caches aren't using more than they need.
Submitted by CrashMaster
Added 11/19/96
If you have 24 Megs or more of RAM, you can increase your performance
Right Click on My Computer
Select Properties
Click the Performance tab
Click on File System button
Select Network Server with Full Read-ahead Optimization
If you do not see a performance increase, occasionally the NameCache and PathCache values
are written to the registry incorrectly for the Network Server.
To fix the problem:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FS Templates\Server
Make sure the following values are being used:
PathCache=40 00 00 00
NameCache=a9 0a 00 00
To rename the labels Desktop Computer, Mobile or docking system, or Network Server, see Renaming the File System Profiles
This concerns the "Network Server" option ... You already know about the screw up in Win95 release prior to OSR2 but, did you know you can also customize the settings in the registry?
Open Regedit
Go to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FS Templates"
Add a new key called "Custom".
Then add two new binary values under that key with the names "NameCache" and "PathCache", just as with the other entries.
I would recommend using values somewhere in-between what the standard values are for "Desktop" and "Network Server". The values I have found to be the best compromise are "00 08 00 00" and "30 00 00 00" respectively, your milage may vary. (2048 filenames and 48 pathnames)
Close Regedit
Right click on "My Computer"
Select Properties then the Performance tab.
Select "File System" and you will now find the "Custom" option in the drop down box.
Select it and click on OK then be sure to reboot.
While this doesn't save a lot of memory, at least your name caches aren't using more than they need.
Submitted by CrashMaster
Added 11/19/96
If you have 24 Megs or more of RAM, you can increase your performance
Right Click on My Computer
Select Properties
Click the Performance tab
Click on File System button
Select Network Server with Full Read-ahead Optimization
If you do not see a performance increase, occasionally the NameCache and PathCache values
are written to the registry incorrectly for the Network Server.
To fix the problem:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FS Templates\Server
Make sure the following values are being used:
PathCache=40 00 00 00
NameCache=a9 0a 00 00
To rename the labels Desktop Computer, Mobile or docking system, or Network Server, see Renaming the File System Profiles
Not Loading DriveSpace or DoubleSpace Drivers
Not Loading DriveSpace or DoubleSpace Drivers
Even if you never use DriveSpace or DblSpace, Win95 automatically loads the drivers. While the drivers are not huge, they do consume some resources. To keep Win95 from loading them all you need to do is:
Find the MSDOS.SYS file in the root directory of your boot drive.
Right click on the file, clear the read-only attribute then edit the file.
Add these two lines to the Options section.
Dblspace=0
Drvspace=0
Be sure to save the changes, reset the read-only attribute, then reboot.
This does save a significant amount of memory but more importantly, it will reduce the number of threads running in the background.
Even if you never use DriveSpace or DblSpace, Win95 automatically loads the drivers. While the drivers are not huge, they do consume some resources. To keep Win95 from loading them all you need to do is:
Find the MSDOS.SYS file in the root directory of your boot drive.
Right click on the file, clear the read-only attribute then edit the file.
Add these two lines to the Options section.
Dblspace=0
Drvspace=0
Be sure to save the changes, reset the read-only attribute, then reboot.
This does save a significant amount of memory but more importantly, it will reduce the number of threads running in the background.
Removing Programs from the Control Panel
Removing Programs from the Control Panel
Easier way to remove control panel programs.
Edit your control.ini file in your Windows directory.
Under the section [don't load] add the appropriate .cpl file.
For example to get rid of Network add netcpl.cpl=no
This will disable users from accessing the network control panel.
Submitted by Dennis Riddick
You can remove seected icons in your Control Panel by simply moving, deleting or renaming the *.cpl file in your C:\WINDOWS\SYSETM directory.
The icon or file will still work even if it is not on the control panel screen.
At list of the CPL files can be found in this section at Control Panel CPL Files
Easier way to remove control panel programs.
Edit your control.ini file in your Windows directory.
Under the section [don't load] add the appropriate .cpl file.
For example to get rid of Network add netcpl.cpl=no
This will disable users from accessing the network control panel.
Submitted by Dennis Riddick
You can remove seected icons in your Control Panel by simply moving, deleting or renaming the *.cpl file in your C:\WINDOWS\SYSETM directory.
The icon or file will still work even if it is not on the control panel screen.
At list of the CPL files can be found in this section at Control Panel CPL Files
Powering on the Computer With Your Mouse
Powering on the Computer With Your Mouse
If you have ATX Main Board, ATX case Award Bios, or any Bios that supports PS/2 Mouse Power On, then you can power on your computer with a double click.
To activate this feature:
Restart your computer
Then press Del when the BIOS message appears to enter your CMOS configuration
Select Integrated Peripherals from main menu
If PS/2 mouse power on disabled, activate it by press page up/ page down key it will became Double-Click
Press Esc key to exit
Press F10 to save and exit Power off your PC
Now double-click the left mouse button,.. Your PC will turn on
If you have ATX Main Board, ATX case Award Bios, or any Bios that supports PS/2 Mouse Power On, then you can power on your computer with a double click.
To activate this feature:
Restart your computer
Then press Del when the BIOS message appears to enter your CMOS configuration
Select Integrated Peripherals from main menu
If PS/2 mouse power on disabled, activate it by press page up/ page down key it will became Double-Click
Press Esc key to exit
Press F10 to save and exit Power off your PC
Now double-click the left mouse button,.. Your PC will turn on
Changing the Colors of the Blue Screen of Death
Changing the Colors of the Blue Screen of Death
You can change the normal colors of the background and text when you get a Blue Screen of Death.
Edit the SYSTEM.INI file in the Windows directory
In the [386Enh] add the entries:
MessageTextColor=X
MessageBackColor=X
Where X is replace by the number for each of the following colors:
Black = 0
Blue = 1
Green = 2
Cyan = 3
Red = 4
Magenta = 5
Yellow/Brown = 6
White = 7
Gray = 8
Bright Blue = 9
Bright Green = A
Bright Cyan = B
Bright Red = C
Bright Magenta = D
Bright Yellow = E
Bright White = F
You can change the normal colors of the background and text when you get a Blue Screen of Death.
Edit the SYSTEM.INI file in the Windows directory
In the [386Enh] add the entries:
MessageTextColor=X
MessageBackColor=X
Where X is replace by the number for each of the following colors:
Black = 0
Blue = 1
Green = 2
Cyan = 3
Red = 4
Magenta = 5
Yellow/Brown = 6
White = 7
Gray = 8
Bright Blue = 9
Bright Green = A
Bright Cyan = B
Bright Red = C
Bright Magenta = D
Bright Yellow = E
Bright White = F
Renaming CD ROM Drive Letter
Renaming CD ROM Drive Letter
Rename the drive letters of your CD drive(s) from the back of the alphabet, eg, Z, Y. This way, if you add extra hard disks, your CD drives do not get re-lettered.
Submitted by Stephen Lee
Note from Bob:
You can do this from the Device Manager.
Open up the CD ROM section
Open the CD ROM you want to change
Under Settings, change the Start Drive Letter to higher in the alphabet.
Rename the drive letters of your CD drive(s) from the back of the alphabet, eg, Z, Y. This way, if you add extra hard disks, your CD drives do not get re-lettered.
Submitted by Stephen Lee
Note from Bob:
You can do this from the Device Manager.
Open up the CD ROM section
Open the CD ROM you want to change
Under Settings, change the Start Drive Letter to higher in the alphabet.
Saving File Searches
Saving File Searches
If you want to review the results of a file search at a later time:
While on the Desktop or with the Explorer, press F3 to start the search
Click Options / Save Results
Do the search
After the search select File / Save Search
An icon will be placed on the desktop with the search results.
If you want to review the results of a file search at a later time:
While on the Desktop or with the Explorer, press F3 to start the search
Click Options / Save Results
Do the search
After the search select File / Save Search
An icon will be placed on the desktop with the search results.
Deleting the TEMP Directory at Bootup
Deleting the TEMP Directory at Bootup
Normally your TEMP directory can fill with .tmp files, files left over from installs etc.
An easy way to delete it each time you boot is to add the following lines to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
@C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\DelTree /Y C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
Normally your TEMP directory can fill with .tmp files, files left over from installs etc.
An easy way to delete it each time you boot is to add the following lines to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
@C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\DelTree /Y C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
Swapping the Mouse Buttons for Left Hand from the Command Line
Swapping the Mouse Buttons for Left Hand from the Command Line
If you want to swap the mouse buttons for a left handed person,
you can do this from the command line.
Win9x:
RUNDLL user.exe,SwapMouseButton
Win2000:
RUNDLL32 user32.dll,SwapMouseButton
To swap it back again to a right-hand mouse, you need to run the mouse icon from the Control Panel.
If you want to swap the mouse buttons for a left handed person,
you can do this from the command line.
Win9x:
RUNDLL user.exe,SwapMouseButton
Win2000:
RUNDLL32 user32.dll,SwapMouseButton
To swap it back again to a right-hand mouse, you need to run the mouse icon from the Control Panel.
Determining Your Processor's Speed
Determining Your Processor's Speed
You can also The tool can be accessed directly by executing WINREP.EXE
To find out how fast the processor is, while in Win95/98,
Go to Accessories / System Tools / System Information
Click on Tools
Select Windows Report Tool
Click on the blue Change System File Selections towards the bottom of the window
This will perform a short scan of your system files
Your processor speed, memory, hard drives will then show up
You can also The tool can be accessed directly by executing WINREP.EXE
To find out how fast the processor is, while in Win95/98,
Go to Accessories / System Tools / System Information
Click on Tools
Select Windows Report Tool
Click on the blue Change System File Selections towards the bottom of the window
This will perform a short scan of your system files
Your processor speed, memory, hard drives will then show up
Changing the Directory for the Internet Explorer Cache
Changing the Directory for the Internet Explorer Cache
By default, the Internet Explorer creates four directories Cache1-4 where it places all the HTML pages, graphics, AVI's etc that you view
If you want to move this location or even have only one cache that points to a directory of your choice:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Internet Settings / Cache / Path / Path1-4
Change the value of the paths to a single location or any location of your choice
You can even just have PATH1 and delete the other three
The next time you start the Internet Explorer, the cache files will only be placed in the directories of your choice
This can be useful if you want to delete the files often. You can then just delete the files in the single directory
By default, the Internet Explorer creates four directories Cache1-4 where it places all the HTML pages, graphics, AVI's etc that you view
If you want to move this location or even have only one cache that points to a directory of your choice:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Internet Settings / Cache / Path / Path1-4
Change the value of the paths to a single location or any location of your choice
You can even just have PATH1 and delete the other three
The next time you start the Internet Explorer, the cache files will only be placed in the directories of your choice
This can be useful if you want to delete the files often. You can then just delete the files in the single directory
Having IE Load a Default Page Other Than BLANK.HTM
Having IE Load a Default Page Other Than BLANK.HTM
Normally, if a web site can't be found, IE will load the file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BLANK.HTM
To have it load another file:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Internet Explorer\ Main
Double click on Local Page
Enter the file you want to use
Normally, if a web site can't be found, IE will load the file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BLANK.HTM
To have it load another file:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Internet Explorer\ Main
Double click on Local Page
Enter the file you want to use
Creating Hidden URL Shortcuts
Creating Hidden URL Shortcuts
If you want to create shortcuts to your favorite URLS but don't want them to show in your Favorites folder:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES / Software / Microsoft / InternetExplorer / AboutURLs
Add String Values with the shortcut name you want to use
Give them the value of the URL you want the shortcut to go to
Then from the Internet Explorer, simply type about:shortcut_name
If you want to create shortcuts to your favorite URLS but don't want them to show in your Favorites folder:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES / Software / Microsoft / InternetExplorer / AboutURLs
Add String Values with the shortcut name you want to use
Give them the value of the URL you want the shortcut to go to
Then from the Internet Explorer, simply type about:shortcut_name
Clearing Previous Entries from the Drop Down List
Clearing Previous Entries from the Drop Down List
If you want to clear the list of entries that shows up in the drop down list of the address bar,
Go to Tools / Internet Options
Click on the Content tab
Click on the AutoComplete button
At least highlight Web Addresses
Click on Clear Forms
If you want to clear the list of entries that shows up in the drop down list of the address bar,
Go to Tools / Internet Options
Click on the Content tab
Click on the AutoComplete button
At least highlight Web Addresses
Click on Clear Forms
Starting the Internet Explorer with no initial Start Page
Starting the Internet Explorer with no initial Start Page
By default, the Internet Explorer always loads a startup page.
This can add time starting the program, especially with a modem.
To start with no Startup Page:
Open the Registry Editor
Search for The Internet
This should bring you to {FBF23B42 ...
Click on the + signs until you get to Shell / Open / Command
Double-Click on the (Default) in the right panel.
Add -nohome after the IEXPLORE.EXE.
For Example: C:\Program Files\Plus!\Microsoft Internet\IEXPLORE.EXE -nohome
Restart the Internet Explorer and it will come up to a blank URL.
By default, the Internet Explorer always loads a startup page.
This can add time starting the program, especially with a modem.
To start with no Startup Page:
Open the Registry Editor
Search for The Internet
This should bring you to {FBF23B42 ...
Click on the + signs until you get to Shell / Open / Command
Double-Click on the (Default) in the right panel.
Add -nohome after the IEXPLORE.EXE.
For Example: C:\Program Files\Plus!\Microsoft Internet\IEXPLORE.EXE -nohome
Restart the Internet Explorer and it will come up to a blank URL.
Changing the Internet Explorer, Mail and News Bitmap
Changing the Internet Explorer, Mail and News Bitmap
If you want to change the bitmap that is in the upper right hand corner:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar
Make a new String Value named BrandBitmap
Give it a value of the BMP file you want to use
You can include the full path
The size should be approximately 32x32 but the tool bar will grow to accommodate the size
This will change the bitmap that is used for Internet Explorer, Internet Mail and Internet News
If you want to change the bitmap that is in the upper right hand corner:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar
Make a new String Value named BrandBitmap
Give it a value of the BMP file you want to use
You can include the full path
The size should be approximately 32x32 but the tool bar will grow to accommodate the size
This will change the bitmap that is used for Internet Explorer, Internet Mail and Internet News
Changing the Title Bar of the Internet Explorer
Changing the Title Bar of the Internet Explorer
By default, the title bar on the Internet Explorer says Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer
To change this to the text of your choice:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Internet Explorer / Main
Add or edit the value of the string Window Title to be the new text you want displayed
By default, the title bar on the Internet Explorer says Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer
To change this to the text of your choice:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Internet Explorer / Main
Add or edit the value of the string Window Title to be the new text you want displayed
Setting Internet Explorer Window Size
Setting Internet Explorer Window Size
When you click on a hyperlink in Outlook or Outlook Express, it will automatically open Internet Explorer
Sometimes this may be in a small window.
To increase or change the size, click on the Restore button, the middle one in the upper right hand corner of the toolbar.
Resize the window and then close the Internet Explorer
The next time you click on a hyperlink, it will open to the size you set.
When you click on a hyperlink in Outlook or Outlook Express, it will automatically open Internet Explorer
Sometimes this may be in a small window.
To increase or change the size, click on the Restore button, the middle one in the upper right hand corner of the toolbar.
Resize the window and then close the Internet Explorer
The next time you click on a hyperlink, it will open to the size you set.
Using Your Own Style Sheet for All Web Pages
Using Your Own Style Sheet for All Web Pages
If you want Internet Explorer to use your own style sheet for formatting:
Select Tools / Internet Options
Click on the Accessibility button
Check Format documents using my style sheet
Browse to the location of the style sheet you want to use
If you want Internet Explorer to use your own style sheet for formatting:
Select Tools / Internet Options
Click on the Accessibility button
Check Format documents using my style sheet
Browse to the location of the style sheet you want to use
Removing a Branded Logo from IE
Removing a Branded Logo from IE
If a vendor has replaced the normal Internet Explorer spinning logo with their own,
it is very easy to set it back to the default without editing the registry directly.
Go to Start / Run
Enter in rundll32 iedkcs32.dll,Clear
Now start up your browser and the spinning logo will be back to the default.
If the logo keeps getting replaced, see the Tips / Application tips section on Stopping Applications from Starting Automatically
If a vendor has replaced the normal Internet Explorer spinning logo with their own,
it is very easy to set it back to the default without editing the registry directly.
Go to Start / Run
Enter in rundll32 iedkcs32.dll,Clear
Now start up your browser and the spinning logo will be back to the default.
If the logo keeps getting replaced, see the Tips / Application tips section on Stopping Applications from Starting Automatically
Restoring the Default Window Size in Internet Explorer
Restoring the Default Window Size in Internet Explorer
If the default size of Internet Explorer is not what you want,
Start Regedit
Go to HKey_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Internet Explorer / Main
Delete or rename the key Window_Placement
Restart IE
If the default size of Internet Explorer is not what you want,
Start Regedit
Go to HKey_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Internet Explorer / Main
Delete or rename the key Window_Placement
Restart IE
Changing the Internet Explorer Start Page
Changing the Internet Explorer Start Page
To change your start page:
Go to a web page that you want to have as your initial page when you start IE
Select Tools / Internet Options
In the Home page section, simply click on the Use Current button
If your home page keeps getting reset to some other site, likely there is a program running when you first turn on your computer.
Run MSCONFIG to see what programs are starting automatically and uncheck any that look suspicious.
You can also see my section on Stopping Applications from Starting Automatically
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To change your start page:
Go to a web page that you want to have as your initial page when you start IE
Select Tools / Internet Options
In the Home page section, simply click on the Use Current button
If your home page keeps getting reset to some other site, likely there is a program running when you first turn on your computer.
Run MSCONFIG to see what programs are starting automatically and uncheck any that look suspicious.
You can also see my section on Stopping Applications from Starting Automatically
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Removing IE Menu Items
Removing IE Menu Items
If you want to remove items on the Tools Menu, possibly those left over by uninstalled applications:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions
Delete any of the keys you don't want to show
If you want to remove items on the Tools Menu, possibly those left over by uninstalled applications:
Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions
Delete any of the keys you don't want to show
Removing Unwanted Toolbar Items
Removing Unwanted Toolbar Items
If you have items in your Internet Explorer toolbar you would like to remove:
Run Regedit
Delete keys in these possible locations are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt
If you have items in your Internet Explorer toolbar you would like to remove:
Run Regedit
Delete keys in these possible locations are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt
Adding the IE 7 Icon to the Desktop in Vista
Adding the IE 7 Icon to the Desktop in Vista
By default, the icon for the Internet Explorer 7 does not show up on the Vista desktop
To add it back in again, a registry edit is needed.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
"{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000000
Then log off and back on again
By default, the icon for the Internet Explorer 7 does not show up on the Vista desktop
To add it back in again, a registry edit is needed.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
"{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000000
Then log off and back on again
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