Computer and Windows XP repair

Tips : Run Scheduled Tasks During Idle

2008-06-10T23:19:00.000-07:00

Simply follow these steps:

1. Go to 'Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Scheduled Tasks'
2. Click on the "Add Scheduled Task' icon
3. Click on the 'Next 'button and select a program to schedule
4. Click 'Next' then select the 'Daily' radio button
5. Click 'Next' until you rach the last screen then select the
'Open Advanced Properties For This Task When I click Finish'
checkbox then click on the 'Finish' button
6. Click on the 'Settings' tab near the top of the new dialog box
7. In the Idle Time section, select the "Only start the task if
the computer has been idle for at least' checkbox
8. Select how long you want your computer to be idle before
starting the scheduled task
9. Click 'Apply' then OK

From now on, Windows will run the sceduled task when you computer is idle for the specified time you chose. However, Windows could run the scheduled task numerous times a day, depending on how many times your computer goes into idle mode.

Install and Run Software on Windows XP without affecting Registry/Disk using “RunAs”

2008-02-14T22:45:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick tip to install and run applications on Windows XP without affecting the registry. While this is not strictly comparable to Windows Vista’s inbuilt Sandbox, Registry & File System Virtualization feature, it is a quick method to run programs such as IE on XP in restricted mode, preventing malware or viirus from affecting the registry or drive.

To use RunAs, right click the program’s executable or shortcut and select “Run As”. If the option is not visible, press Shift and then click on the icon. Then select “current user” and check the option “Protect my computer and data from unauthorized program activity” box is ticked.

This option has the following effect :

+ Group membership: If you were logged in as a member of Administrators, Power Users, or certain powerful domain groups, the app runs without the benefit of those group memberships.
+ Registry: The app has read-only access to the registry, including HKEY_CURRENT_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. The app has no access to HKCU\Software\Policies.
+ File system (NTFS): The app cannot access the user’s profile directory at all. That includes “My Documents”, “Temporary Internet Files”, “Cookies”, etc.
+ Privileges: The app has no system-wide privileges other than “Bypass traverse checking”.

This solution, though simple, breaks most applications from running. Therefore, users can think of using a third party software such as Returnil Virtual System 2007 which can clone a copy of your System Partition into the memory and create a file based Virtual Disk Partition where you can save documents, data, files & install programs, software and applications without affecting the host system (similiar to VMWare or Virtual PC)

How to fix Windows Installer is not correctly installed

2008-01-03T01:11:00.000-08:00

"The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance."

The microsoft website knowledge article 324516 gives 2 methods as a way of fixing this problem, but you might be very lucky if any of the 2 fixes the problem, alot of guys end up formating their systems and doing fresh windows installations or try wired ways of fixing it.

OK, the solution is very easy:

* right click your root windows installation drive i.e drive where you installed windows
* click properties at the bottom
* select security tab
* click Add and scroll down to SYSTEM account click add and click OK.
* allow Full control permission and click Apply and then Ok.

Keep Your Computer Clean

2007-10-22T11:59:00.000-07:00

Ever hear a strange noise coming from your computer. Maybe it sounds like a plane about to take off. That's the sound of a fan that needs to be cleaned. You may notice that your computer case has holes in the front and side. These holes allow air to pass through the case. Usually air is pulled from the front of the case over the hard drive past the motherboard and out the back of the case. Usually there are two fans that accomplish this. One fan is usually mounted on the back of the case and the other is in the power supply. There is also a fan that is located on top of the CPU's heatsink. The outer rim of the fans will eventually get a build up of dirt around them. This will cause the fan to wobble causing it to make noise or even stop.

The best way to clean your computer is with a can of compressed air. Simply take the cover off of the case and spray the inside with the compressed air. Spray the fans and make sure they spin easily. Check the heatsink and make sure you clean it well. If it is full of dust the system could start shutting down on its own or you will start to get blue screen errors. Make sure you clean the fan in the power supply. Don't worry about spraying air inside the main concern is to make sure that the fan does not stop because of dirt.

If you want you can also clean any add on cards contacts or even your memory contacts. All you need is a pencil eraser. Simply run the eraser across the card or memory sticks contacts. Make sure you clean off any loose piece of eraser left behind.

If you want to clean your keyboard try using a paint brush. You can use a little glass cleaner as well.

Finally a handy trick for cleaning the outside of your case is to use hand cleaner. You can find hand cleaner in most automotive stores.

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Evan Freedman is an author for The Computer Geek Web Design and for CSSZafco.com, distributor of computers and accessories. Evan has been diagnosing and fixing computer for over 25 years. Please visit the site to view a huge assortment of Computer Technology.

How To Make A Windows XP Bootup Disk

2007-09-29T00:10:00.000-07:00

When you press the power button on your computer and it just sit there with none of those clicking and beeping sounds along with the monitor still having that blank screen,you know that you're going to have a bad day.

A computer that fails to boot can be one of the most pain staking things that can happen to a pc user.And in most cases, the user don't have a clue as to what procedures they can take to get the PC up and running again.

When you do experience pc bootup failure, always start your troubleshooting by checking the obvious.It the cord plugged into the wall outlet and is the other end securely plugged in the rear of the system unit.

In many cases the cause is a corrupted startup file which prevent the computer from going through the bootup from start to finish.In this case, an easy way to start your PC is to have an emergency boot disk handy.

A Boot Disk contain copies of critical files needed for startup that you should have made earlier.To use the floppy disk, all you need do is to place it in the floppy drive and reboot the computer.

As the computer start the boot process, Windows will use the good files to get itself going.The Windows XP boot disk will enable you to resolve a corrupt Ntbootdd.sys driver, missing or corrupt Ntdr or Ntdetect.com files.

These files are used by Windows XP and are crucial to its startup and configuration.The boot disk have also repair a damaged MBR or Master Boot Record.

The MBR is a small program executed when the PC boots and resides on the first sector of the hard driveIt looks up the partition on the hard drive.You can create a MBR with the FDISK /MBR coomand

A damaged boot sector can also be corrected with the boot disk.Your Windows XP boot disk will be a life saver when you have pc bootup failure and you need that file for your next interview.

A sector is the smallest unit that can be accessed on a disk.When a disk is low level formatted, it will be divided tracks and sectors

When making a boot disk make a mental note of the files being copied.This will give you added knowledge when you will need to help in making their boot disk.To make a boot disk, perform the following.

Place a blank formatted floppy disk in your floppy drive and go to My Computer in Windows XP.Click the hard drive icon and on the toolbar, click Tools, Folder Options, and then click the View Tab.

And scroll down and check "Show hidden files and folders" and just below uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (recommended). Now we're getting a little slower.

Take note of this process and as you become more familiar with this task, you'll be able to make a boot disk for others in no time and help them save on down time.

After unchecking "Hide protected operating system files, click OK.Some grayed out files will now be visible in the drive window.These files are protected system files.

Now you're ready to select the boot, the NTDETECT, and the ntldr files.Now right-click, click Send To, and select Floppy ( A: ).When you have copied all files to the floppy, you now have a Windows XP boot disk.

You should make two or more boot disks and place them in a safe place away from any type of magnetic or static charges.Before putting them away don't forget to label your life saving floppy disks.

Should you be unfortunate enough to have to put one of your boot floppies to use, remember to replace the startup files on the hard drive with the ones on the floppy.

If you overlook this critical step, you'll have the same boot up problem every time.Take your time as you copy the files and be sure not to reverse the copy procedure.

This is why its important to make two or more boot disks. This way should you have an accident with one disk, so what, you paid attention here and made several copies.

You've done it.You're now armed with a repair tool should your XP computer fail to boot.All Windows 98, 2000, and Me users also have the resources to create a book disk.

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How To Make A Windows XP Bootup Disk by otis cooper
A computer that fails to boot can be one of the most pain staking things that can happen to a pc user.And in most cases, the user don't have a clue as to what procedures they can take to get the PC up and running again.

Why is My Computer Getting Slower?

2007-09-06T23:46:00.000-07:00

Many people ask the "Why is my computer getting slower?" question each day. Well, to be honest, they're asking because the computer probably is actually getting slower. As time passes, your hardware will age and as a result, it will slow down. Moreover, if you have filled your hard drive with junk files, then your computer will become really slow.

It is possible that you have a virus that is causing your entire system to become slower because it is screwing up vital files that your computer needs to run properly, but all in all, there are many things that can cause your computer to slow down and there are many things you can do to improve the situation.

Solution 1

One way to address the problem of your computer becoming slower is to clean out your temporary files. Over time, your temporary files can really add up, especially if you surf the net a lot. Windows writes temporary files for everything. If you are using XP, it is easy to clean out your temporary files folder.

Go to the start menu, then choose programs. After that, click on accessories, then choose disk clean up. This will help to remove all your temporary files and plenty of other junk files that may be hiding in your hard drive.

Alternative method: Click computer - right click your hard drive - select disk cleanup

Solution 2

You will want to keep your desktop free from shortcuts and icons. To clean up your desktop, you can delete the icons manually or you can clean it up through windows which is safer.

Begin by going to the start menu, and then to the control panel. Double click on display, and then click on the desktop tab. Click on the customize desktop button near the bottom. Next, click on the general tab, then choose clean desktop button, and this will get rid of the icons Windows feels you no longer use.

An even better solution would be to use a good registry cleaner, these programs will backup and then proceed to clean your desktop and registry for harmful junk files, the cleaning can have a dramatic effect on system performance.

Read our registry cleaner reviews by following the link at the bottom of this article. Solution 3

Another problem of a sluggish computer is corrupt files within your Windows registry. The registry is a database that contains information for multiple users and contains all the settings for all of your software and hardware.

To clean this up, you can buy some registry cleaning software, always do a bit of research first. Lots of spyware programs mask themselves as registry cleaners, so it pays to find the best program on the market. On the other hand, you can try to clean your registry yourself, but you should only attempt this if you're tech savvy, be sure to make a backup copy first.

As mentioned above a good registry cleaner will quickly scan, detect and clean the registry within minutes, attempting this procedure manually can take hours and hours.

Solution 4

The easiest thing you can do when you begin to ask the "Why is my computer getting slower?" question is to increase the speed of your computer by defragmenting your hard drive. When your computer saves a file, it saves it to first free spot it finds, and when that fills up, it saves the rest of the file somewhere else. This is a fragmented file, and your hard disk is full of them. If your computer has lots of fragmented files, then it takes longer to retrieve your data.

To fix this, go to my computer, and right click on your main drive. Choose properties. When the next window pops up, click on the tools tab up at the top, and then click on defragment now. Even if Windows tells you that you don't need to run this application, it is still a good idea to do so. Keep in mind, though, that it does take some time, so do it before bed or before you go out for a while.

Solution 5

If you go online a lot, then your computer might contain malicious spyware and adware, and that alone can be the answer to the question of "Why is my computer getting slower?" It just seems to be the norm when surfing online these days that spyware and adware products make themselves at home on your machine.

There is software you can purchase to try and combat the onslaught of ads and spam you get while on the Internet. Spyware and adware can be hard to get rid of, and you almost need to purchase some software just to eliminate and prevent the problem. While you're at it, you should also purchase a good anti-virus program to keep your computer free of nasty viruses that can rob your system of precious resources.

Maintenance Summary

1) Clean out Temporary files
2) Cleanup your desktop
3) Clean the Registry
4) Defragment your hard drive
5) Check for Viruses - Spyware and Adware

To keep you computer running quickly after many years can be difficult. However regular maintenance can really help prevent your system from slowing down. If you do feel your computer is running slower, start with the easiest tasks before moving on to something more difficult.

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Securing Your Windows XP

2007-08-15T22:55:00.000-07:00

Do you work in a corporate environment where you don't appreciate your co-workers or boss having access to your comp and private files when you are not around?

You can provide added level of security to your WINDOWS XP System. This is called securing your Windows XP accounts database. You can store all information related to your accounts in a encrypted form on a floppy disk. What this would do is that if You do not have access to your floppy disk, You can not access the system. I am not sure You realized what I just said ! Even if You know your userid/password, You will not be able to access the system unless and until You have this startup disk.

The process of generating this secure startup floppy disk is simple. Go to START-RUN and type syskey. You will see a window come up. Click on Upgrade command button. You would see another window popping up which will give You the option of storing the encrypted accounts database either locally or on your floppy disk. Choose floppy disk and click OK and let the process complete. You are done.

Next time You reboot the computer and get to the logon prompt, make sure that You have the floppy disk available in A: drive else You can not log on.

Windows XP registry cleaner

2007-07-17T23:45:00.000-07:00

What is the Windows registry, and why might you need to use a registry cleaner? The Windows registry is a collection of files which store all the computer's settings for hardware, settings for the operating system, the control panel, application software, user preferences and user profiles, and file associations.

How is Windows XP registry cleaning done, and why does the Windows registry ever need to be cleaned? At the bottom of this article, there is a link to a resource page which gives access to software tools you can use to clean the registry. You should be aware that it can also be done manually, by using the program regedit.exe which comes with Windows XP, or by typing reg.exe on the command line. Manual editing of the Windows registry is not recommended though, because the registry files are essential for the operating system to function. What does Microsoft Support say about it? 'Although you can use Registry Editor to inspect and modify the registry, doing so is not recommended, as making incorrect changes can damage your system.'

If you do damage the Registry during manual cleaning, and any backup does not work either, the only other solution is a complete reinstallation of Windows XP. It goes without saying that you want to avoid this. The use of dedicated software for Windows XP registry cleaning is recommended (see below).

What about the reasons for using a Windows XP registry cleaner, and why would this be needed? Well, a damaged registry can make a Windows XP machine unreliable, or even not start up in the first place. As time passes, entries in the registry for old or uninstalled or deleted software will build up, making the system start up slowly, run more slowly, or make the computer unstable - 'freezes' can be one sign of this. As time goes on, the Windows XP registry grows in size, and becomes much bigger than necessary. You may also have many double entries in it, which affects your computer's speed.

Fortunately, you can get many efficient software programs which will make cleaning of the registry an easy task. They all perform a free scan of your system, to see if there are any issues with the registry. These programs are called registry cleaners or registry repairers, and they are very easy to download and install. Using a registry cleaner may make a huge difference in your computer's performance.

Now clean your Registry! It is possible to clean and repair your registry in the next few minutes - our windows registry cleaner page lists all the best software which you can download and use to quickly and painlessly check and clean your registry.

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Optimize and Clean the Windows Registry Safely

2007-07-01T09:39:00.000-07:00

First of all you ask, what is the Windows registry and why is it important? According to Microsoft the registry is "a central hierarchical database used in Microsoft Windows to store information necessary to configure the system for one or more users, applications and hardware devices". All that means is that it stores information for user, software and hardware settings. Hence it is an extremely critical part of the operating system. Think of it as the brain of the operating system, allowing the operating system and the programs the user installed to remember the user's settings and to operate when ran by the user.

So why should you be worried, you are asking? As the computer is used and software is installed, uninstalled and reinstalled and we try software that our friends or family recommend, this database becomes cluttered. It is true that when software is uninstalled and it gives a "uninstallation successful message", most users are satisfied and go about their business. However, sometimes "junk" or "pieces of the installation" are left behind causing the registry or database to become messy and hence slow down your operating system.

Another example is when you use files or documents on your system. After these items have been deleted and emptied from the Recycle Bin, information about these files are still stored in the registry. This also slows down your Windows operating system over time.

So, I hope you can see where I am going with this article. It is preferable, although not necessary, to clean the Windows registry safely and efficiently, so please take the time to visit the link mentioned below.

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Use Window XP registry Cleaner to fix Windows XP registry errors

2007-06-13T22:19:00.000-07:00

To clean up the errors in your Windows XP PC registry you need a Window XP registry cleaner. Before you download, make sure that the software is compatible with your PC.

If you want your Windows XP PC to run without errors, you need a Window XP registry cleaner. Windows registry is a file that is used for storing critical information about the hardware and software configuration and system settings of the computer. It helps the system run without faults as the system can access the data from a specific location. But to make this process absolutely flawless you need to keep the registry up to date and free from errors.

As the registry is meant to store all the information abut the PC settings it generates a new entry every time you make any changes to the system. That is whenever you install a new program or uninstall an existing program and add or remove any hardware component, the latest information about the settings is logged in the registry file. As you keep using the PC, these entries get piled up in the registry. All these data that are stored in the registry, especially the outdated data are not used by the system. Moreover, they clog up the registry file making the PC sluggish and prone to frequent failures. A Windows registry cleaner can clean up these unimportant data and make the registry file error free. To that you need a Window XP registry cleaner if you have Windows XP installed in your PC.

There are many versions of registry cleaners available for download. You need to select the best registry cleaner for your PC. That is if you are using Windows XP, you need a Window XP registry cleaner. That is because different versions of Windows use different methodologies for keeping the registry. SO only a compatible registry cleaner can effectively clean the registry and ensure optimum performance of the PC.

The Window XP registry cleaner scans the entire Windows XP registry, deletes the outdated and unimportant entries, remove the blank spaces and fragments from the registry file. The registry cleaning tools also detect and remove the embedded keys that are created by the malware programs. As most of the registry cleaners come with scheduling features, you can even schedule the scanning of the registry that will repair the errors automatically without you monitoring them personally. While you clean the registry with the cleaner, it is recommended that you back up the registry. It will let you restore the registry file if you encounter any problem after registry cleaning.

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Increase Menu Display Speed

2007-05-15T05:04:00.000-07:00

When you click on the Start Menu there is some delay to display the contents , just for no reason. Effects are pretty though. The default speed can be adjusted with a quick registry entry.

The default value is 400. Set it to 0 and the delay is gone. If you are not able to adjust pick a number that suits your style and make the change.

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

Modify/Create String value of Data type REG_SZ Named [MenuShowDelay]

Value Data: [Default = 400 / Adjust to Preference]

Exit Registry / Reboot

WinXP Clear Page file on shutdown

2007-05-12T09:28:00.000-07:00

WINXPCPS.REG (WinXP Clear Page file on shutdown)

This Registration (.REG) file clears the Page file when you power off the computer.
Restart Windows for these changes to take effect!
ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES!

Browse to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Session Manager \ Memory Management

and add the DWORD variable "ClearPageFileAtShutdown"=dword:00000001

You can also do this without reg hacking.
Go to Control panel Administartative tools, local security policy. then goto local policies ---> security options.
Then change the option for "Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile"

Windows XP Tip, Rename Multiple Files

2007-05-08T12:00:00.000-07:00

A new, small, neat feature for winXP deals with renaming files. I personally have always wanted the OS to include a way to do a mass file renaming on a bunch of files. You can now rename multiple files at once in WinXP. Its real simple:

1. Select several files in Explorer, press F2 and rename one of those files to something else. All the selected files get renamed to the new file name (plus a number added to the end).

2. Thats it. Simple huh.

I would recommend that you only have the files you want to rename in the directory your working in. I would also recommend that until you get used to this neat little trick that you save copies of the files in a safe location while your getting the hang of it.

Ever wonder what's going on behind that splash screen? Well, now you can find out!

Right click My Computer, Properties, Advanced, Startup and Recovery, Edit. Edit BOOT.INI. Add "/SOS" right after "/fastdetect" with a space between. The line will look something like this:

multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /SOS
. Then you're finished. The first part, multi(0)..... may not be the same on your machine. Upon restarting, the splash screen will be gone. It can be re-enabled by removing the new switch.

Windows Sp2 Tweaks

2007-05-03T10:30:00.000-07:00

Disable the SP antivirus and firewall functions - and keep XP from nagging about it:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center]
"AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:00000001
"FirewallDisableNotify"=dword:00000001
; don't monitor firewall and antivirus
"AntiVirusOverride"=dword:00000001
"FirewallOverride"=dword:00000001

;Disable antivirus and firewall check at boot time

SP2 enables Auto Updates by default. This is good for you, but some folks disagree, so here is how to turn it off:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update]
"AUOptions"=dword:00000001
;disable Auto Update
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center]
"UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:00000001
;Stop nagging about AU being turned off

How to turn off the SP2 firewall (if you must):

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile]
"EnableFirewall"=dword:00000000
; turn off firewall policy for domain profile
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\StandardProfile]
"EnableFirewall"=dword:00000000
;disable firewall policy for standard profile

Change some popup settings:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
;turn off IE popup blocker and return activeX handling to pre-SP2 setting for local system and current user
;1001 = 1 (prompt before download signed ActiveX)
;1004 = 1 (prompt before downloading unsigned ActiveX)
;1200 = 0 (prompt before download signed ActiveX)
;1809 = 3 (disable popup blocking)
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4]
"1001"=dword:00000001
"1004"=dword:00000001
"1200"=dword:00000000
"1809"=dword:00000003

Or you can disable Security Center altogether by disabling the wscsvc service.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wscsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004
;Disable Security Center

Arrange File structure and Folder

2006-09-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

The time when day firstly applied computer, structural better of folder soon arranged. This arrangement all the better done before computer put into use to process data, play at gamete, or work is other. With regular folder structure, computer will run more fluent.

Prepare each folder for the typical different data. Differentiate depository folder based on the file type. For example, there is folder Song for storage of file MP3, wav, or MP4. Then folder Data for extensions files rich tech formats ( rtf), spreadsheet ( xls), document ( doc) and spread sheet is other. Of course, division of folder can be adapted desire of You. But, the division have to remain to based on the file type. After wrap-up, don't forget for back-up all data periodical.
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Arrange Start Menu

2006-08-30T09:46:00.000-07:00

With the many program which You require immeasurable added utiliti, shareware and freeware, hence Start Menu become length. Effect Start Menu long, we is difficult find shortcut is correct for program which we wish. Besides, big of possibility happened click fault. Way for handling it is by dividing category in Start Menu become more simpel. For Example, Winamp Windows Media, Player, MusicMatch, and audio player an made is other in folder Entertainment. And so do for all kinds of gamete in one folder, the application of office, and others into most appropriate folder so that Start Menu coming up more simpel and draw.
Click of right of Start and select Explore. Then, right click again Start and selected Explore All Users. Window firstly containing shortcut matching with user Your account . While, window both containing all shortcut which can be accessed all user. If was shortcut which You hid, ascertain be not put down in windows for all user.

Arrange Start Menu from this window the same as be like arranging folder directory in Windows Explorer. Arrange all shortcut according to desire of You. Can be made in one folder, the change name, or even vanished. Even better if You only leave over shortcut the application of only. Shortcut to help files, uninstall, or to file sample can be eliminated. Besides avoiding click fault, menu help and sample which seldom be opened can be accessed from Windows Explorer. While uninstall can be done through Control Panel.
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Exploit Space remnants

2006-08-26T00:58:00.000-07:00

Many setting default in Windows XP which improper again applied in this time. One of them is capacities Recycle Bin equal to 10% from total harddisk. If we applied harddisk equal to 1GB, for example, hence would there are space is special for Recycle Bin equal to 100MB. Though, harddisk in this time a lot is finite fairish 120GB. Imagine only, 1,2GB just for space preparation for ash can.

Very easy to arrange capacities Recycle Bin. Enough click of right of icon Recycle Bin and select Properties. Then alter the capacities measure according to requirement, 1 is finite 2% have been is quite a lot, depend on measure harddisk which You having. Then, open System Properties by buttoning Windows and Pause/Break at the (time) of at the same. Open tab System Restore for altering setting.

The next step which can be done to exploit as many as possible maximal capacities harddisk is by accomodating setting at cache at browser Internet Explorer. Its way, open internet Explorer click [ Tool ] > [ Option ]. Open tab General and knob click Setting under Temporary Internet Files. Then alter the setting with the indicative sign shear. Based on calculation karni, 200MB have been more than enough for most consumer PC for accomodating the cache.

Don't forget to clean cache and Recycle Bin periodical to avoid conglomeration so much file which have be not required again in our computer. Apply facility Disk Cleanup from Windows XP.

A few trik. If You sure will throw away file permanently without Through Recycle, Bin, depress and hold up knob Shift in parallel with knob Del. In this way, file would directly castaway without is reinstated through menu Restore in Recycle bin. Of course, this trick only applying if(when file which will thrown have been ascertained will not be applied again.

Make Swap File

2006-08-17T21:56:00.000-07:00

Make Swap File

Sometime PC we find difficulties which emergence because memory full. One of the cause is file swap arrangement. For example we open 20 picture file high resolution at computer with memory 256MB, computer automatically will make a data file temporary which recognized with the title Swap File. Even file virtual this memory function same as system memory, but more slower.

Swap file is kept in harddisk. Swap file can be change by the measure according to requirement. More than anything else if harddisk which we applied was fairish smallness. But if harddisk Your was fairish 100GB, this step is too not important . Because, swap file only eating space some megabytes only. with change measure at constant value, then we can do thrift of space at harddisk. Do this step soon possibly. " ACE soon ace possible"

Firstly, open System Properties. Way of in short, press knob Windows and Pause/Break. Tab click Advanced then knob click Performance Setting. At window is new which emergence, tab click Advanced then clicked also knob Change. For making a swap file , select Custom size and contents of same total at both columns Initial size and Maximum size.

If at your PC there are RAM more than 1GB, amount of swap files 1,5 folds rills from totals RAM. If Your RAM of 256MB-1GB, swap file 2 fold times;rill RAM. If You only have RAM less than 256MB, let Windows arranging swap file measure for You.

After making swap file,defragment your PC. Apply best program defragment . For Example, Diskeeper from www. executive.com.

Activate Fitur DMA

2006-08-14T23:24:00.000-07:00

Most of all installation Windows XP have put down setting DMA ( Direct Memory Active) truly. Otherwise, hence harddisk and CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-ROM will show performa slower. On the contrary, setting DMA correct can assist data transfer rate from and to harddisk, CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM.

Its way very easy. Firstly, click of right of My Computer and select Properties. Then tab click [ Hardware ] > [ Device Manager ]. Select IDE/ATAPI controllers. At window which emergence then selecting Primary IDE Channel and selecting tab Advanced Settings. Ascertain device the was set by DMA if Available. If still stay in position of PIO, Only, hence menu shear downwards [so/till] to choice of DMA if Available. Fitur DMA can quicken performance harddisk, CD-ROM, and CD RW.

Arrange Default Program

2006-08-03T06:12:00.000-07:00

The time when open a data or file, hence Windows is automatic will determine program what is applied. For example, extension file. html will be opened with Internet Explorer. User also able to determine other program as default, for example Mozilla. Because, not all user compatible flavors apply application which have been arranged in default by Windows.

For Example, You apply Mozilla as browser default. Firstly, step into Mozilla and setting-lah as default browser. Then step into Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. Selec Program set Acces and Default.click Custom. Even simple, this knob can guide user Windows XP choose one per an program which applied for various applications. For example determining program default for e-mail, browser, media playback, and Java. Not necessarily worry with this change of default program. Because If program non-default Vindows di-uninstall have, hence program default will return to run like is back to basic.

Kill Program at Background

2006-08-01T06:03:00.000-07:00

Though di-uninstall have, some programs still enable to run and active at background. aaand of course, this thing harm because memory to remain to be applied by program which we don't wish.

Clicked [ Start ] > [ Run ] and type msconfig then click O.K. or press Enter. Tab click Startup. At this tab, would seems to be a list is containing all programs which run at background from the beginning Windows run. Eliminate sign at undesirable programs. After all wrap-ups, then restarted, computer so that change of the setting can run.

How To Setting IDE

2006-07-27T21:44:00.000-07:00

How To Setting IDE
WHY:
you is surely wished the data transfer at harddisk as soon as possible. To obtain;get it, you require to do a few touchs at harddisk your. Sometime, we is Iucky truely if vendor have put down jumper and setting harddisk on course optimal which. But, it is better also see by yourself to prove it.

HOW:
Check setting jumper your harddisk. Location jumper to harddisk slash in backside, precise in side slot to konektor and cable power. Guide setting jumper reside in the tabletop harddisk. To see it, free beforehand harddisk from within computer or see this guide situs producer harddisk your.
Lable format is also much the same to in each;every harddisk the in marketing, namely in the form of the tables is very easy to read. Ascertain to step into the menu setting BIOS after arranging the position jumper and reset harddisk truly. Correct reading, [whether/ what] harddisk have di-detect with balk by BIOS. If have, hence this step have succeeded you do.
In PC Media, we use setting standard to this. Setting the in the form of couple harddisk most is often accessed in one konektor. Is while, one konektor other used CD-RW and harddisk other which seldom used. Needed to pay attention, speed of transfer [at] two harddisk in one channel of course differ from two harddisk in two channel different.
Primary Master: Harddisk especial ( functioning and quickest as operating system).
Primary Slave: DVD-ROM
SECONDARY MASTER: CD-RW or DVD-R
Secondary Slave: Harddisk additional

Use Hardware Appropriate

2006-07-26T21:31:00.000-07:00

WHY:
Windows XP will really becoming the operating system andal if working with RAM or memory the adequateness. its Hard, RAM is not the goods including cheap. The Iesson can be taken, don't lessen requirement RAM the operating system you use and other application which you require.

HOW:
As hardware the enoughness have an effect on in speed of computer, memory size is is shall paid attention. We recommend memory 256MB as minimum boundary in one computer. Truely in hardware requirement asked Windows XP as described 64MB, but some applications require memory 128MB. But trust, with memory 256MB inside your PC will make his performance smoothly.
attention also type memory the you will buy have to be adapted for chipset your motherboard. Ascertain your computer have owned memory the enoughness, before realizing his performance which is is tardy to be compared to the neighbour next door computer.

Update Driver

2006-07-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

Update driver through feature Windows Update possibly have overcome the problem your driver. But, needed to pay attention that driver the availableness in Windows Update only driver selected, namely driver which have owned the sign pass sertifikasi WHQL ( Windows Hardware Quality Lab). Many producers hardware, don't know with what do reason, don't wear sertifikasi this. Windows will remind if user try the installation use driver the don't have WHQL.

Try to always to use feature Windows XP, namely System Restore.this With feature, accordingly Windows will return to the system initialy when actually driver newly unstable or cause the conflict with other driver. With this fitur , accordingly not necessarily worry to try driver newest at Windows XP. Both for have obtained the certificate WHQL or don't. To activate fitur this manually, enter in advance to restore points. Its way, through utiliti System Restore in [ Start ] > [ All Programs ] > [ Accessories ] > [ System Tools ].

Convert Harddisk ke NTFS

2006-07-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

WHY: Compared to FAT32, format NTFS ( New Technology File System) have performa the betterness, more peaceful, and more time tested. Cause, with NTFS, then automatic data will dienkripsi. With this change, possibly computer performance a few slower than before all. But, his advantage remain to more. There are some advantages use NTFS better than FAT or FAT32 ( file format management at Windows 98 and 95) among others are from side performa the betterness, security, and time tested.

HOW:
the format harddisk from FAT32 to NTFS very easy to, but don't be assumed inconsequential. There is possibility of this process cause permanent damage entire/all data and operating system along with application in it. Ascertain to back-up all data in advance. If have, depressed the knob Windows + R to open Command Prompt. Type " convert x: / fs:ntfs" ( without sign pluck and letter x is drive to convert). Follow all processes to finished. After this process completed, restart the computer. Moment enter Windows again, you have got the format NTFS.

Update Driver Chipset

2006-07-23T18:52:00.000-07:00

WHY:
If You was installation Windows XP or Me without installation driver chipset motherboard, hence unstable computer. It is possible that more hardly again, for example Windows cannot be accessed. Driver chipset function to connect operating system with motherboard. Windows XP and Me truely have provided database driver. But, there is possibility of databse limited and cannot be exploited maximally or driver in the database have not up to date. To obtain;get result performa is maximal and Your computer performance stability, always apply driver chipset now from trustworthy source.

HOW:
Mostly driver for motherboard is obtained in parallel with purchasing of the goods, is but there is nothing wrong open situs vendor chipset motherboard and men-download driver appropriate is newest. Then installation at Windows XP. With update driver, can add endurance and stability motherboard and also speed up him(it. Because, sometime update available to improve;repairing production handicap or bug.

Update BIOS

2006-07-22T23:54:00.000-07:00

If you Trauma heard term flash BIOS, hence disregarding is just stepped this. Fair truely, remember this step is tip very challange and dangerous among so much other tips in this articles. The risk, if moment did this step was wrong a few only, hence motherboard may simply cannot be applied by lagi.Namun on the contrary, if You dare to receive this challenge and get away, hence You also will get commensurable advantage. Bug at motherboard losed, more hardware which can support , and far performance quicker and also stable from your PC.

If have setled, the time when booting, give attention to top screen. There as described identity BIOS and revision number Your computer. Note this line. Because the appearance time who shortened, possibly required several times booting for copying all the alphabets and numbers. If emergence" advertisement" in the form of producer logo motherboard which You apply, press knob Esc or tab. Depend on type Your motherboard .

But actually there is a way of which more simple, depress knob Del or F1 for admission in BIOS. In it, identity BIOS have been noted compactly. Check again to ascertain number and letter sequence correctly.
After copied, identity BIOS can be checked through a site, namely site producer opening Your motherboard . Update searching BIOS is newest in site and ascertain really equal to your BIOS. Usually the measure is not more big from a sketch. If have met, download and keep then copy of into a sketch. Then, arrange booting from sketch then follow semi step stepped accurately. Ascertain no perception fault or wrong interpret comand. One mistake mean lethal for Your motherboard .
Merely note, the time when update your BIOS usually require floppy drive. Like or don't like, have no other way except installing floppy drive before implementing this tip. After applied wrap-up, keep always file for update BIOS if required again at any times. Even better if all driver for computers di-back-up in a a CD for facilitating if at any times required.

Test Your Computer With SiSoft Sandra

2006-07-21T01:07:00.000-07:00

Usually, bad computer worked better moment firstly applied. But after so much time applied, the performance is little by little becoming decline. Because have to provide leeway is more for doormat and arrange the configuraton back. Might possibly have to provide money is more to add the component.
That is because his(its, is the time when the first time apply our better new computer of the optimal performance test. Do is stable and work better along the less of warranty age, or no. Better if we can see the negative far day before regret of emergence.

Apply free version SiSoft Sandra. After installation successfull, this program from www.sisoftware.net if implemented can give some choices. Among the of subsystems such which our ability test will be optimal . Then Sandra will give some heavy and long continuations comands. This test will run a few hour. If your PC can stay in test Sandra, accordingly told by PC have been is competent to be used. So the powerfull ability of the benchmark, SiSoft Sandra applied by circle of wide as assessment reference a computer. Besides SiSoft, Sandra, there is also some same other programs of the functions. But till now, SiSoft Sandra still be easy and best its use.

Make Special Partition for Data

2006-07-19T01:10:00.000-07:00

Data, in whatever form also,in price very expensive . Copy skripsi, love letter, photograph memory, and others will not be replaced if unwillingly lose. That is because its, put down data at an area with operating system which possibility experience system crash or other errors hardly high risk.

Ideally, there is one special partition in harddisk we is not annoyed by operating system, If the operating system of errors, then data would remain to be saved. Way of making easy enough partition. For example, apply FDISK or time of installation Windows XP. If Windows XP have installation , apply Partition Magic from PowerQuest. The time when make partition, ascertain the measure was enough adequate for requirement of You, good to in this time or period to come. Even better if was two hardisk was different, an for operating system along with just programs and the other one special for data. Though do partition can be done at Windows XP easily, there is nothing wrong apply one of favorite program for partition, namely Partition Magic.

Patch PC

2006-07-18T23:57:00.000-07:00

There is three type update to equip installation Windows XP.
Firstly, ordinary called as" critical updates". Update this type of applied to repair security hole, that can cause someone infiltrate in PC and coding blunders closed of possibility all or some of operating systems conflicting or conflicts.

Second "Windows XP updated" to repair bug-update component Windows and add operating system performance.
and is third" update driver" to add endurance and stability hardware is laboring under Windows. Unhappily, many updates asking for restarting computer for finishing installation. This means, we have to enter Windows several times to finish all updates installations Windows.

Clicked [ Start ] > [ All Programs ] > [ Windows Update ]. Installation in advance update is top-drawer. Then restarting computer and opening again Windows Update for update driver was other. Last, repeat again for other addition installation. Way which a few this verbiages can make updates result work is maximal.

Keep Program master in One Location

2006-07-17T23:18:00.000-07:00

Of Course You have ever heard wise message" Don't cut all eggs in one crates". But for program or program master which installation not yet, better save in one folder. Inclusion in it, result. download program, freeware, shareware, driver along with the update, utility, and others. this Folder will function as tool box. The difference, if tool box in car contain various workshops appliances, hence this folder contain is assorted software good.

Make a new folder and give name of tool box or other name which You desiring. The core, differentiate the identity with other folder. Then keep this folder in place separate with other file. Separate inclusion with folder default data, namely My Documents. Even better of folder tool this box disjointed at drive is other to prevent following breakdown with file system or data in My Documents.