Tip #1 : Too many unnecessary programs running in the background
Try to stop unnecessary programs during booting.
1. Open your Start menu.
2. Click Run
3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"
4. In the system configuration utility,click either service or startup tab.
5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer want to run in the background.
6. Click OK
Tip # 2 - Disorganized and fragmented files
When you shutdown the computer tries to read all the files running in the background, before stopping them. But when you delete, rewrite, copy or move a file very frequently that may slow down the computer to read files. So de-fragmentation is necessary.
To defragment :
1. Open the Start Menu
2. Click on My Computer
3. Right Click your C: drive or your hard drive image.
4. Scroll down to the Properties and Click
5. In the Properties Menus, Open the Tools menu.
6. Choose Defragment Now.
Tip #3 : Paging file (Pagefile.sys) size may be too large
paging file (Pagefile.sys) is a hidden file on your computer's hard disk that Windows XP uses as if it were random access memory (RAM). Therefore this file can be huge. On shutdown it must be cleared. This can cause very slow computer shutdown. We can avoid this by instructing our computer to not close this file during shutdown.Warning this a a dangerous tip because you to edit your manually registry. This can cause serious damage. A registry cleaner may be able to perform this function for you.
To instruct XP to not to close pagefile.sys
1. Click Start
2. Click Run
3. Type regedit.exe
4. Find the folder: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetControlSession ManagerMemory
5. At this point you will see a list of files, Double click on Clear Page File At Shutdown
6. Change the value of the paging file to "0"
Tip #4: Check Your Device Drivers
When your computer shutdown, the operating system must disengage from all your hardware devices. This action allows the devices to power off. If the device has error or cannot be find the device, Windows will have a very slow shutdown or even hang forever. Updating the driver or troubleshooting it may eliminate this problem.Check your device drivers for any errors which are indicated by an yellow exclamation mark or an X. Following the below instructions to evaluate the driver::
1.Click “Start”
2.Click “Control Panel”
3.Click “System”
4.In the System menu, click the “hardware” tab
5.Click Device Manager to bring up a full list of installed
hardware drivers.
6.Right click and choose “Properties” to evaluate the status and troubleshoot the hardware device.
At this point, you can either delete the driver or update it. If you choose to delete the driver, when you restart your computer, Windows will search for a driver to replace it. It may replace it with a more suitable driver or request that you download a new one.
May 6, 2010
Can I have a Chat room in my blog?
It's simple, easy and free!
Now Widgets are very popular concept, helps a blogger to have everything in his/her blog for FREE. You can have free animated chat room, online counter, clocks, score boards and weather checks. Select and Click that's enough!
For a free Chat room in your blog.
http://www.shoutmix.com/main/
http://www.chatopica.com/
http://www.cbox.ws/
http://www.youcams.com/ (for Video Cam Chat)
http://www.widgetbox.com/tag/chat
Now Widgets are very popular concept, helps a blogger to have everything in his/her blog for FREE. You can have free animated chat room, online counter, clocks, score boards and weather checks. Select and Click that's enough!
For a free Chat room in your blog.
http://www.shoutmix.com/main/
http://www.chatopica.com/
http://www.cbox.ws/
http://www.youcams.com/ (for Video Cam Chat)
http://www.widgetbox.com/tag/chat
How to create a icon? Can I use my photo as an icon?
An icon is a small 32x32(pixels)image.
The file name extention is '.ico'
Example : word.ico, games.ico, mydocuments.ico, myphoto.ico
The 'Paint' software is more than enough to create an icon.
(Paint is free with Windows)
To convert your photo as an icon
Start -> Run -> mspaint
open -> (your photo)
image -> attributes -> pixels -> width 32 -> height 32
file -> save as -> myphoto.ico
That's all. Now your photo is ready as an icon.
It's very simple dear friends.
The file name extention is '.ico'
Example : word.ico, games.ico, mydocuments.ico, myphoto.ico
The 'Paint' software is more than enough to create an icon.
(Paint is free with Windows)
To convert your photo as an icon
Start -> Run -> mspaint
open -> (your photo)
image -> attributes -> pixels -> width 32 -> height 32
file -> save as -> myphoto.ico
That's all. Now your photo is ready as an icon.
It's very simple dear friends.
free online storage
There are thousands of popular free online storage spaces available. Some websites even offer 50GB of storage spaces for free.
www.adrive.com - 50 GB
www.esnips.com - 5 GB
www.4shared.com - 10 GB ( I am using this for more than 2 years)
www.freedrive.com - 1 GB ( This is also a social network site)
www.rapidshare.com - (Most popular)
In these websites, you can store photos, videos, mp3 and documents. Almost accepts any file.
www.adrive.com - 50 GB
www.esnips.com - 5 GB
www.4shared.com - 10 GB ( I am using this for more than 2 years)
www.freedrive.com - 1 GB ( This is also a social network site)
www.rapidshare.com - (Most popular)
In these websites, you can store photos, videos, mp3 and documents. Almost accepts any file.
short cut keys for Windows
Shortcut Keys Description
Windows Key + D Minimizes all windows and returns the user to the desktop.
Windows Key + M Minimizes all windows.
Windows Key + SHIFT + M Undo the minimize.
Windows Key + E Open Microsoft Explorer.
Windows Key + Tab Cycle through open programs through the taskbar.
Windows Key + F Display the Windows Search / Find feature.
Windows Key + CTRL + F Display the search for computers window.
Windows Key + F1 Display the Microsoft Windows help.
Windows Key + R Open the run window.
Windows Key + Pause / Break key Open the system properties window.
Windows Key + U Open Utility Manager.
Windows Key + L Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only).
Windows Key + D Minimizes all windows and returns the user to the desktop.
Windows Key + M Minimizes all windows.
Windows Key + SHIFT + M Undo the minimize.
Windows Key + E Open Microsoft Explorer.
Windows Key + Tab Cycle through open programs through the taskbar.
Windows Key + F Display the Windows Search / Find feature.
Windows Key + CTRL + F Display the search for computers window.
Windows Key + F1 Display the Microsoft Windows help.
Windows Key + R Open the run window.
Windows Key + Pause / Break key Open the system properties window.
Windows Key + U Open Utility Manager.
Windows Key + L Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only).
How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore
1. Click Start.
2. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
3. Click the System Restore tab.
4. Clear the "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives" check box.
5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
2. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
3. Click the System Restore tab.
4. Clear the "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives" check box.
5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
How to start the system using "System Restore to Restore" in Windows XP? If Windows does not start,
* Press restart button
* Then press the F8 key when Windows begins to start.
Windows Advanced Options menu will appear.
* Use the ARROW keys to select Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked),
* Press ENTER.
* If a boot menu appears, use the ARROW keys to select Microsoft Windows XP, and then press ENTER.
* Then press the F8 key when Windows begins to start.
Windows Advanced Options menu will appear.
* Use the ARROW keys to select Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked),
* Press ENTER.
* If a boot menu appears, use the ARROW keys to select Microsoft Windows XP, and then press ENTER.
How to Remove Norton Anti Virus from my PC completely?
I tried many times. But unable to remove it.
It's not so easy to remove Norton by using the Windows utility. You need to carefully remove from Registry also. It's little tricky and long process. Please do the cleaning with care.
First Step
* Remove Norton using Windows utility
* Start --> Control Panel --> Add/Remove Programs.
* Select Norton application
* Click Change --> Remove All.
* You will be asked to restart your PC. Without fail Restart
Second Step
* Start --> My Computer --> Program Files.
* Right click on each Symantec folder
* Select Delete.
* Go to the Common Files folder at or near the top of the Program Files window.
* Delete every Symantec folders.
* Again restart your PC.
Third Step
* Go to Start --> Search --> All Files and Folders --> More Advanced Options.
* Check each option except for "Case sensitive"
* Type 'Norton' and Search
* Delete each Norton folder from the search results (Again, right click, choose "Delete").
* For the third time, restart your PC.
Fourth Step
* Go to Start --> Search --> All Files and Folders --> More Advanced Options.
* Check each option except for "Case sensitive"
* Type 'Symantec' and Search
* Delete each Norton folder from the search results (Again, right click, choose "Delete").
* For the third time, restart your PC.
Fifth Step
The is very very tricky. Do it with care :
* Start --> Run
* Type in "regedit"
* Go to the top of the Regedit window.
* Click (+) next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
* Go down the thread until you see Software.
* Click on Software
* Scroll down the thread until you see Symantec.
* Right click on Symantec and choose "Delete".
* From there go down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
* Go down the thread until you see Software.
* Click on Software
* Scroll down the thread until you see Symantec.
* Right click on Symantec and choose "Delete".
* Restart your PC.
Sixth Step
* Start --> Run
* Type in "regedit"
* Go to the top of the Regedit window.
* Click (+) next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
* Click (+) next to Software
* Click (+) next to Microsoft, Click (+) next to Windows
* Click (+) next to CurrentVersion.
* Select the Run folder
* Right-click and delete each Symantec entry you see (if present).
* Restart your PC.
I believe these steps can clean your system without Norton Antivirus programs
It's not so easy to remove Norton by using the Windows utility. You need to carefully remove from Registry also. It's little tricky and long process. Please do the cleaning with care.
First Step
* Remove Norton using Windows utility
* Start --> Control Panel --> Add/Remove Programs.
* Select Norton application
* Click Change --> Remove All.
* You will be asked to restart your PC. Without fail Restart
Second Step
* Start --> My Computer --> Program Files.
* Right click on each Symantec folder
* Select Delete.
* Go to the Common Files folder at or near the top of the Program Files window.
* Delete every Symantec folders.
* Again restart your PC.
Third Step
* Go to Start --> Search --> All Files and Folders --> More Advanced Options.
* Check each option except for "Case sensitive"
* Type 'Norton' and Search
* Delete each Norton folder from the search results (Again, right click, choose "Delete").
* For the third time, restart your PC.
Fourth Step
* Go to Start --> Search --> All Files and Folders --> More Advanced Options.
* Check each option except for "Case sensitive"
* Type 'Symantec' and Search
* Delete each Norton folder from the search results (Again, right click, choose "Delete").
* For the third time, restart your PC.
Fifth Step
The is very very tricky. Do it with care :
* Start --> Run
* Type in "regedit"
* Go to the top of the Regedit window.
* Click (+) next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
* Go down the thread until you see Software.
* Click on Software
* Scroll down the thread until you see Symantec.
* Right click on Symantec and choose "Delete".
* From there go down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
* Go down the thread until you see Software.
* Click on Software
* Scroll down the thread until you see Symantec.
* Right click on Symantec and choose "Delete".
* Restart your PC.
Sixth Step
* Start --> Run
* Type in "regedit"
* Go to the top of the Regedit window.
* Click (+) next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
* Click (+) next to Software
* Click (+) next to Microsoft, Click (+) next to Windows
* Click (+) next to CurrentVersion.
* Select the Run folder
* Right-click and delete each Symantec entry you see (if present).
* Restart your PC.
I believe these steps can clean your system without Norton Antivirus programs
How to backup registry? Windows Vista
* Click the Start --> All Programs > Accessories > Run.
* In the Run dialog box, type 'regedit'
* Click OK.
* In the User Account Control window, click Continue.
* On the File menu, click Export.
* In the File name box, type a file name (sample.reg)
* select a location where you want to save the Registry Entries.
* Click Save.
Windows XP
* Click Start, click Run, type %SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe, and then click OK.
* On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Create a restore point, and then click Next .
* On the Create a Restore Point page, type a name for the restore point and then click Create
* After the restore point has been created, click Close.
Note If System Restore is turned off, an instruction will appear 'whether to turn on System Restore now'. Click Yes. Then, in the System Properties dialog box, click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box, click OK, and then repeat this step.
* In the Run dialog box, type 'regedit'
* Click OK.
* In the User Account Control window, click Continue.
* On the File menu, click Export.
* In the File name box, type a file name (sample.reg)
* select a location where you want to save the Registry Entries.
* Click Save.
Windows XP
* Click Start, click Run, type %SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe, and then click OK.
* On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Create a restore point, and then click Next .
* On the Create a Restore Point page, type a name for the restore point and then click Create
* After the restore point has been created, click Close.
Note If System Restore is turned off, an instruction will appear 'whether to turn on System Restore now'. Click Yes. Then, in the System Properties dialog box, click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box, click OK, and then repeat this step.
online tutorials to learn HTML and Javascript
Javascript tutorials
http://www.w3schools.com/JS/JS_examples.asp
http://www.webteacher.com/javascript/
Advanced Javascript tutorials
http://www.wdvl.com/Authoring/JavaScript/Tutorial/
http://www.webmonkey.com/tutorial/JavaScript_Tutorial
HTML tutorials
http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_intro.asp
http://www.echoecho.com/html.htm
http://www.w3schools.com/JS/JS_examples.asp
http://www.webteacher.com/javascript/
Advanced Javascript tutorials
http://www.wdvl.com/Authoring/JavaScript/Tutorial/
http://www.webmonkey.com/tutorial/JavaScript_Tutorial
HTML tutorials
http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_intro.asp
http://www.echoecho.com/html.htm
free SMS websites
* www.160by2.com
* www.indyarocks.com
Simple registrations required to send unlimited FREE SMS to any phone in India.
My choice is www.160by2.com.
* www.indyarocks.com
Simple registrations required to send unlimited FREE SMS to any phone in India.
My choice is www.160by2.com.
how to convert online?.....
Visit http://www.zamzar.com/
In two clicks you can convert files from one format to another
It gives variety of convertion options like . . .
* Image formats
* Document formats
* Audio formats
* Video formats
* Other formats like (zip, cab etc,.)
In two clicks you can convert files from one format to another
It gives variety of convertion options like . . .
* Image formats
* Document formats
* Audio formats
* Video formats
* Other formats like (zip, cab etc,.)
Trick to chat with multiple accounts in GTalk
Create a Desk top short cut for GTalk
Right click on the GTalk short cut
Click properties
Select Shortcut Tab
In the target box change '/startmenu' as '-nomutex'
Click Apply and OK.
That's it! Now you can use GTalk with multiple accounts.
Right click on the GTalk short cut
Click properties
Select Shortcut Tab
In the target box change '/startmenu' as '-nomutex'
Click Apply and OK.
That's it! Now you can use GTalk with multiple accounts.
How to learn typing?Online
You have many wonderful website, where you can learn typing, jusy by playing. I'm listing top 3 websites, I like. It's fun & learn. Enjoy
http://www.powertyping.com/
http://www.artypist.com/en/typing/index
http://www.software-giant.com/software/v_0_3/
http://www.powertyping.com/
http://www.artypist.com/en/typing/index
http://www.software-giant.com/software/v_0_3/
your photo in My Computer Properties
Step 1
Open Note Pad
Type the following lines as instructed.
* [General]
* Manufacturer=Your Name Here
* [Support Information]
* Line1=Your Name Here
* Line2=Your Address Here
* Line3=Your Email Address Here
File -> Save As "oeminfo.ini" -> Save in 'C:\Windows\System32" folder
Step 2
Use Paint Or visit picresize.com
Change your photo to 180 x 120 pixels
Save your photo as "oemlogo.bmp"
Save or copy in 'C:\Windows\System32" folder
Open Note Pad
Type the following lines as instructed.
* [General]
* Manufacturer=Your Name Here
* [Support Information]
* Line1=Your Name Here
* Line2=Your Address Here
* Line3=Your Email Address Here
File -> Save As "oeminfo.ini" -> Save in 'C:\Windows\System32" folder
Step 2
Use Paint Or visit picresize.com
Change your photo to 180 x 120 pixels
Save your photo as "oemlogo.bmp"
Save or copy in 'C:\Windows\System32" folder
Remove Autorun.inf Virus
1. Open command prompt. Go to Windows, then Run, and type "cmd" . Press enter.
2. Type "cd\" and press enter to get to the root directory of c:\ .
3. Type "attrib -h -r -s autorun.inf" and press enter.
4. Type "del autorun.inf" and press enter.
5. Repeat the same process with other drives, type "d:" and do the same thing. then next "e:".and restart your computer.
6. Restart your computer and it's done. Enjoy the freedom to open hard drives on a double click.
2. Type "cd\" and press enter to get to the root directory of c:\ .
3. Type "attrib -h -r -s autorun.inf" and press enter.
4. Type "del autorun.inf" and press enter.
5. Repeat the same process with other drives, type "d:" and do the same thing. then next "e:".and restart your computer.
6. Restart your computer and it's done. Enjoy the freedom to open hard drives on a double click.
How can I disable Autorun?
* Click Start --> Run
* Type GPEDIT.MSC
* Go to Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> System
* Locate the entry for "Turn off Autoplay"
* Double click and change it as you want.
* Type GPEDIT.MSC
* Go to Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> System
* Locate the entry for "Turn off Autoplay"
* Double click and change it as you want.
Google Wave shortcut keys
* Home
To go to the first message of the wave
* End
To go to the last message in the wave
* Up/Down Arrows
Navigate through messages
* PageUp/PageDown
To go to the next page/previous page within the panel
* Space
To go the next unread-message in the wave
* Ctrl + Space
Mark all messages unread (when focus on the wave panel)
* Left/Right Arrows
Shift focus between inbox and compose window
Messages
* Enter
Reply to the message at the same level of indentation
* Shift + Enter
Reply to a message at the end of a wave.The new message will appear at the same indentation level, at the very end of the wave.
* Shift + Enter (while editing)
Same as save or clicking Done button.
* Ctrl + Enter
Insert inline reply (while editing)
* Ctrl + E
Edit the message
Text Editing & Formatting
* Shift + Enter (while editing)
To finish editing a wave. Same as clicking Done button
* Ctrl + n
To make the current line is a Heading.
n is a numeric between 1 and 4
* Ctrl + 5
Adds bullets
* Ctrl + 6
Removes formatting
* Ctrl + B
Bold / Un bold
* Ctrl + I
Italics / Un italics
* Ctrl + G
Select Colour
* Ctrl + K
Adds a link
* Ctrl + L
Select the url from the browser address bar.
It's useful to link another wave or another wave id.
(Example : Highlight the text, Press Ctrl + L, highlight a url or wave id)
* Ctrl + C
Copy Text
* Ctrl + X
Cut Text
* Ctrl + V
Paste Text
To go to the first message of the wave
* End
To go to the last message in the wave
* Up/Down Arrows
Navigate through messages
* PageUp/PageDown
To go to the next page/previous page within the panel
* Space
To go the next unread-message in the wave
* Ctrl + Space
Mark all messages unread (when focus on the wave panel)
* Left/Right Arrows
Shift focus between inbox and compose window
Messages
* Enter
Reply to the message at the same level of indentation
* Shift + Enter
Reply to a message at the end of a wave.The new message will appear at the same indentation level, at the very end of the wave.
* Shift + Enter (while editing)
Same as save or clicking Done button.
* Ctrl + Enter
Insert inline reply (while editing)
* Ctrl + E
Edit the message
Text Editing & Formatting
* Shift + Enter (while editing)
To finish editing a wave. Same as clicking Done button
* Ctrl + n
To make the current line is a Heading.
n is a numeric between 1 and 4
* Ctrl + 5
Adds bullets
* Ctrl + 6
Removes formatting
* Ctrl + B
Bold / Un bold
* Ctrl + I
Italics / Un italics
* Ctrl + G
Select Colour
* Ctrl + K
Adds a link
* Ctrl + L
Select the url from the browser address bar.
It's useful to link another wave or another wave id.
(Example : Highlight the text, Press Ctrl + L, highlight a url or wave id)
* Ctrl + C
Copy Text
* Ctrl + X
Cut Text
* Ctrl + V
Paste Text
How to connect your lap top with Wi-Fi network?
Click on the Wifi Connection icon on bottom right of screen and you should see a window that indicates connection, strength and duration. Click on the Properties tab.
This window will show the type of networking card installed. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
Once the Wireless Network Connection Properties window is open you will have two options depending on how you set up your laptop.
If you do not see any networks listed in Preferred or Available networks, you will have to manually add the SSID. Click on Add. You will have to enter the SSID and WEP key (if required). Click OK and you should then see the network you just added in the Available networks box.
If you see the correct SSID showing in the Available Networks, then you need to click on Configure in order to enter the WEP key if that is required.
In this window, enter the SSID for the Wi-Fi network you want to access. Make sure you do not have CAPS lock or NUM lock while entering the information.
If a Network key is required, click on "Data Encryption and then enter the Network key you have been provided with. Again make sure you do not have CAPS or NUM lock on. Click OK when entered. If you have entered the key incorrectly a message will pop up and you will need to re-enter the key.
Next go to Start - and where it says Connect To click on that and you should see choices. Click on Wireless Network Connection and it should work.
This window will show the type of networking card installed. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
Once the Wireless Network Connection Properties window is open you will have two options depending on how you set up your laptop.
If you do not see any networks listed in Preferred or Available networks, you will have to manually add the SSID. Click on Add. You will have to enter the SSID and WEP key (if required). Click OK and you should then see the network you just added in the Available networks box.
If you see the correct SSID showing in the Available Networks, then you need to click on Configure in order to enter the WEP key if that is required.
In this window, enter the SSID for the Wi-Fi network you want to access. Make sure you do not have CAPS lock or NUM lock while entering the information.
If a Network key is required, click on "Data Encryption and then enter the Network key you have been provided with. Again make sure you do not have CAPS or NUM lock on. Click OK when entered. If you have entered the key incorrectly a message will pop up and you will need to re-enter the key.
Next go to Start - and where it says Connect To click on that and you should see choices. Click on Wireless Network Connection and it should work.
How to change drive letters of Your PC?
* Start
* Control Panel
* Administrative Tools
* Computer Management
* Disk Management
* Right-click the drive(name you want to change)
(click in the white area just below the word "Volume")
* select "change drive letter and paths."
Now you can add / remove / change drive letters and paths.
* Control Panel
* Administrative Tools
* Computer Management
* Disk Management
* Right-click the drive(name you want to change)
(click in the white area just below the word "Volume")
* select "change drive letter and paths."
Now you can add / remove / change drive letters and paths.
How to create your own Sleep button in XP?
1. Right click on the desktop.
2. Select New -> Shortcut.
3. In the text box type rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState
4. Click Next.
5. Type Sleep in the text box.
6. Click Finish.
2. Select New -> Shortcut.
3. In the text box type rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState
4. Click Next.
5. Type Sleep in the text box.
6. Click Finish.
In facebook, how to hide 'Recent Activity' from others?......
It's so simple!......
Application settings --> Ads and Pages --> Edit Settings --> Additional Permissions.
Uncheck the box next to “Publish recent activity”
Note: You can find Ads and Pages under Notifications Tab
Application settings --> Ads and Pages --> Edit Settings --> Additional Permissions.
Uncheck the box next to “Publish recent activity”
Note: You can find Ads and Pages under Notifications Tab
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