How to Display a Details Tab in Each Device Properties Dialog Box

Posted by Shashank Krishna Friday, February 29, 2008
Windows XP can display in each device properties dialog box a supplementary tab named 'details' that lists advanced information about the current device that is mainly dedicated to administrators or developpers. To permanently display the 'details' tab in each device properties dialog box of the device manager, use the following method: 1. Click Start/Control Panel, 2. Double click 'System', 3. Click the Advanced tab, ...

Boot Defragment

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A very important new feature in Microsoft Windows XP is the ability to do a boot defragment. This basically means that all boot files are placed next to each other on the disk drive to allow for faster booting.By default this option is enabled but some upgrade users have reported that it isn't on their setup. 1. Start Regedit. 2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction 3. Select Enable...

Finding winipcfg for Windows XP

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Instead of using the command line to display /configure your ip with ipconfig, you can download wntipcfg directly from Microsoft which will give you the same GUI to display / configure your ip as winipcfg.Download: http://microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/existing/wntipcfg-o.aspWhen you have downloaded it, install it (the default is c:\program files\resource kit\ ) copy wntipcfg.exe to c:\windows and rename it to...
Some of you dislike the fact Windows Messenger starts each time you start your computer. To prevent Windows Messenger 4.5 (or later) from running, use the following method: 1. Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). 2. Locate and click the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft 3. On the Edit menu, point to New , click Key , and then type Messenger for the name of the new registry key....

Disabling The Windows XP Boot Logo

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ncase you didn't already know, It is possible to disable the Windows XP boot-up splash screen, although this only speeds up the boot process very slightly so there isn't a real need to use this tweak. 1. Edit boot.ini 2. Add " /noguiboot" right after "/fastdetect".Once you reboot, the splash screen will be gone. It can be re-enabled by removing the new swit...

Shutdown Windows XP Faster

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When you shut down Windows XP, the OS tries its best to make sure that all services (they help run things like graphics, printers etc) are shut down. But there are times when they don't close, thus Windows XP tries to give it the chance to shut down itself. This amount of time that windows waits for the service to close is stored in the system registry. If you modify this setting, then windows will shut down the service earlier....

Disable Error Reporting

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As many of you would have noticed - every time a Microsoft program crashes in Windows XP - and Error Report comes up allowing you to send some information on the crash to Microsoft. Well this can get quite annoying, so here is how you disable it. 1. Open Control Panel 2. Click on Preformance and Maintenance. 3. Click on System. 4. Then click on the Advanced tab 5. Click on the error reporting button on the bottom of...

Change Internet Explorer Browser Title Text

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1. Click Start > Run > Type gpedit.msc 2. Click User Configuration > Windows Setting > Internet Explorer Maintenance > Browser User Interface 3. Double click on Browser Title 4. Click on Customize Title Bars 5. Change the text to what whatever you want 6. Click on OkNow you changed the title of your browser and you sure see what you wrote when youopen a New Wid...

Speed Up Browsing

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When you connect to a web site your computer sends information back and forth. Some of this information deals with resolving the site name to an IP address, the stuff that TCP/IP really deals with, not words. This is DNS information and is used so that you will not need to ask for the site location each and every time you visit the site. Although Windows XP and Windows XP have a pretty efficient DNS cache, you can increase...

How To Enable Hibernation?

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Under Windows 98, Me, or 2000 there was an option in the shutdown dialog box to enter the computer into hibernation (where all the content of the RAM is copied to the hard disk). The shutdown dialog box of Windows XP doesn't offer any longer the hibernation button. Some users may get confused about how to enable the hibernation mode. If this mode is supported by your motherboard (ACPI) you have to do the following: 1. Click...

Blogging with Word 2007

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By now, you�ve probably heard the news that Office 2007 beta 2 is publicly available for download. (If you hadn�t heard the news, then you can download it from here). Unless you�d been living under a rock for the past year or so, you have also probably heard about all the new UI (User Interface) changes in Office 2007 and how it is supposed to make working with Office easier, faster and more intuitive. I�ve just downloaded and...

Troubleshooting a Device Conflict

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A device conflict occurs when two devices are trying to claim the same system resource for themselves. There are three basic types of resources that devices use. These include the following:- Interrupt Requests (IRQs). These are access paths to the processor. Each device with an IRQ can interrupt the processor�s main operations to say, �Hey, I need something here!� IRQs are numbered 0 through 15. Generally speaking, each device...

Mapping Network Drives in Windows XP

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If you use Windows XP on a local area network (LAN), and you save and open files in shared folders as part of a workgroup on a server, you can create a virtual drive whose drive letter appears in the My Computer window along with those of your local drives � a process referred to as mapping a network drive. To map a network drive, follow these steps:1. Click Tools–>Map Network Drive on the My Computer menu bar to open the Map...

NTFS vs FAT

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To NTFS or not to NTFS�that is the question. But unlike the deeper questions of life, this one isn’t really all that hard to answer. For most users running Windows XP, NTFS is the obvious choice. It’s more powerful and offers security advantages not found in the other file systems. But let’s go over the differences among the files systems so we’re all clear about the choice. There are essentially three different file systems available...

How to Write a Windows XP Driver

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Summary: This document describes the steps you should take to create a Microsoft� Windows� XP driver for your device. To create a Windows XP device driver:# Install the current Windows DDK. Read the system requirements and installation instructions in the stand-alone Getting Started HTML file supplied with the DDK.# Read Getting Started with Windows Drivers. This document guides you through the planning and decision-making process...

10 Interesting Facts About Windows

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These are some of the things that not many people would know about Windows. It is not a household knowledge. But, having knowledge of these would let you appreciate Windows in a whole new way. The development of Windows started a whole new era in the computing industry.1. Windows was first called as interface manager when it was first strategized. It was based off of Apple’s Mac OS.Windows has been around for 21 years now. Windows...
If you are an IT guy who knows all about PCs, this article is not for you. This is for those people who find it hard to choose one computer over another while they are computer shopping. I will be focusing mainly on the configuration and I will keep the brands for a later article. Also, this is for PCs ONLY. I am not a Mac guy. Read my profile if you have any questions regarding my credentials.This article will address both desktops...

What Makes a CD Bootable?

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In order for a CD to be bootable, it must contain two files: BOOTCAT. BIN and BOOTIMG.BIN. BOOTCAT.BIN is a catalog file, and BOOTIMG.BIN is an image file�an image of a bootable floppy disk. That�s why you need an existing bootable floppy in order to make a bootable CD.When you browse the contents of a bootable CD in Windows or at a command prompt, you won�t see any of the files that you would find on a bootable floppy; that�s...

XP Tricks that Would Rock Your World

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Here are some more XP tricks that you could use…Lost Admin PasswordIt seems as though formatting is the only solution for fixing the lost password issue but thanks to this website, you can just download their boot disk and follow the instructions to reset your password.The only downside is that someone who has access to a computer and who knows the username can get into a computer using this bootdisk.Backup RegistryNext few tips...
Real Tech News has uncovered a secret that helps you keep your memory for your use and not for Microsoft’s. They claim that Microsoft reserves 20% of bandwidth on all systems for purposes like updates and interrogating your machine.The way to reallocate your bandwidth settings can be found on their website but what they fail to recognize is that this feature is available only on Windows XP. Tech Target gives reasons on XP Home...

Learn Unix in 10 minutes

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This is something that I had given out to students (CAD user training) in years past. The purpose was to have on one page the basics commands for getting started using the UNIX shell (so that they didn’t call me asking what to do the first time someone gave them a tape).This document is copyrighted but freely redistributable under the terms of the GFDL . Send me comments, corrections, and extra stuff that you think should absolutely...

Linux & Unix Tricks

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A few linux tips and tricks for newbies. I have made this page as a reminder of tricks I used in Linux or unix along the way.To expand a .tgz of tar.gz file in one line : gunzip < file.tar.gz | tar xvf - gunzip < file.tgz | tar xvf - To change both group and ownership recursively : chown -R someowner.somegroup fileTo search the entire hardrive for a file in Linux : find / -name somefilenameTo search on Linux...

7 Reasons not to Use IE

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I am a big fan of Windows. I almost like all the microsoft products. Except one, the browser, the browser that is a common name in most households . Its the one that most geeks hate, hate with all their coding power, Internet Explorer. There are tons of websites that have the hate IE campaign and have Bill Gates morphed with horns that make him look like a demon.I want to give atleast 7 basic reasons to convince people why they...

Free JavaScript Codes

Posted by Shashank Krishna Sunday, February 24, 2008
1. Don't let the user use right click on mouse2. Go to top of page3. Shake internet explorer window4. Today's Date in website5. Add website to favorites6. Text around mouse7. No right click allow on the page8. Online visitors ( Online users ) Search box ( Search engine ) for your page23. Raining on textsFOR MORE INFORMATION ON JAVASCRIPTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONING.....CLICK HERE!...

C++ FAQ

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IF U HAVE QUESTIONS ON C++CLICK THIS C++ Faqs: Frequently Asked Questio...

sites for great wallpapers

Posted by Shashank Krishna Friday, February 22, 2008
GAME WALLPAPERSCELIBRITY WALLPAPERSCELIBRITY WALLPAPERSWallpapers,desktop wallpapers ,cool wallpapersInterfaceLIFT: High-Resolution Widescreen Wallpaper (by dat...

discover how things function!!!!!

Posted by Shashank Krishna Wednesday, February 20, 2008
VPN Virtual MemoryWiFiRAMEthernetHome NetworkingComputer VirusesRoutersBIOSComputer Memory How Facebook Works How did the Internet Start? how wap works How CD Burners Work How do I add another USB device to my computer if I am out of USB port...

Login with multiple ids at the same time in Yahoo! Messenger

Posted by Shashank Krishna Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Multiple Login in Yahoo! by regeditFollow these steps : ->* Go to Start ==> Run ==>> Type regedit, hit enter* Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Yahoo -> pager -> Test* On the right pane ==>> right-click and choose new Dword value .* Rename it as Plural.* Double click and assign a decimal value of 1.* Now close registry and restart yahoo messenger.* For signing in with new id open another messenger...

Teach yourself interactive tutorials

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5 Tips for Better Virtual MeetingsBack Up Your Windows PCBurn TV Shows to DVD Using Windows Media CenterCan My PC Run Vista?tricks with Your Cell PhoneCreate a Dual-Boot PC: Vista or Windows XPCreate a Photo Greeting CardCreate and Share Your Playlists in iTunesEliminate Spyware for Free on Your Windows PCErase Data on Your Old PCGet More Natural Colors in Your Digital PhotosGoogle Maps on Your PhoneHow to Tweak the Windows Vista...

GREAT WIDGETS

Posted by Shashank Krishna Sunday, February 17, 2008
the widgets present in my blog can be found inwww.springwidgets.comwww.widgipedia.comhttp://www.last.fm/widgets/http://www.widgetworld.nlhttp://www.glittertools.com/widget...

DOWNLOAD YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Posted by Shashank Krishna Saturday, February 16, 2008
here are some sites which will do the job var googleSearchIframeName = "results_000536293855083200882:pmvizf-wfi4"; var googleSearchFormName = "searchbox_000536293855083200882:pmvizf-wfi4"; var googleSearchFrameWidth = 600; var googleSearchFrameborder = 0; var googleSearchDomain = "www.google.com"; var googleSearchPath = "/cse";http://www.downloadyoutubevideos.com/1. videodownloadx.com doesn’t have a lot of options, but...

ACCELERATING DOWNLOADS

Posted by Shashank Krishna Thursday, February 14, 2008
Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) leverages patented technology, easy management of downloads and rich features and includes an enhanced Search Tab, improved download mechanism for faster downloads, ZoneAlarm Download Security; Alert Messages and Private Download for Premium users. Available in 10 languages.DOWNLOAD URL www.download.com/Download-Accelerator-Plus/3000-2071_4-10037157.html?tag=lst...

INCREASE BROWSING SPEED OF FIREFOX

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Speed up your firefox browser and load pages 2-3 times faster than previous, its tested1. Type "about:config" into the address bar and hit return. Scroll down and look for the following entries:network.http.pipeliningnetwork.http.proxy.pipeliningnetwork.http.pipelining.maxrequestsNormally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time. When you enable pipelining it will make several at once, which really speeds...

great orkut scraps & animations

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check out these sites for great orkut scraps & animations www.foontastic.com www.orkutcodes.comwww.123orkut.com for stuff Free Orkut Graphics Images, Stylish Text, Words, Flash Toys, Glitter Graphics and Much more, available only at CoolOrkut.com CLICK HE...

free mp3 songs downloads

Posted by Shashank Krishna Wednesday, February 13, 2008
here r some sites which u can trust..........englishDownload.com Music is your source for legal and free MP3 downloadshttp://music.download.com/ www.mp3000.nethindi www.mp3pk. www.apunkabollywood.c...

sites known for best file sharing..

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e-books,music & many more.....check out these sites www.esnips.com www.4shared.c...

use google as proxy for surfing orkut

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use google as proxy for surfing orkutlink is www.images.orkut.c...

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