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SVCHOST.EXE error

2011-05-31T12:54:00.002+05:30

SVCHOST.EXE error!

Download and Install the following windows fix:

You may also try:

Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) by clicking Start menu, and then click the Run icon.
In the small box that Opens, type: regedit then click the OK button.
The Registry Editor will now have opened…
Locate the following key in the registry:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters
In the right-hand side of the window find an option called TransportBindName.
Double click that value, and then delete the default value, thus giving it a blank value.

The you must now navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\OLE
You will see there is a String Value called: EnableDCOM
Set the value to: N (it should currently be Y)
Close the Registry Editor.
Shutdown and Restart your computer

How to create a restart button

2011-05-27T06:24:00.001+05:30

How to create a restart button

(Tested on windows XP SP3)

1. Start
2. Click on "Run"
3. Type notepad
4. Paste the following line (This will imediately restart your pc)
%windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -r -f -t 00
5. You can set the time by changing the last value "00", for eg 05 will restart the pc after 5 sec.
6. Save the file will .bat extension.

List of hotfixes for Windows XP SP3

2011-05-26T18:11:00.000+05:30

You can download hot fixes/updates from microsoft's website. These hot fixes helps in removing or eliminating any bugs or updates the required files to latest versions.

Here is the list of hotfixes for Windows XP SP3:

Applies to	Date	KB	Description	Download	WU?
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2412687	Security update for Windows GDI+	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2485663	Vulnerability in WordPad text converters could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2491683	Security update for Windows Fax Cover Page Editor	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2497640	Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2503658	Vulnerability in MHTML could allow information disclosure	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2506212	Security update for Windows Fax Cover Page Editor MFC components	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2506223	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode drivers could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2507618	Vulnerability in the OpenType Compact Font Format (CFF) driver could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2508272	Cumulative security update for ActiveX kill bits	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2508429	Vulnerabilities in SMB Server could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2509553	Vulnerability in DNS Resolution could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2510531	Security update for the JScript and VBScript v5.8 scripting engines	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 12, 2011	2511455	Vulnerabilities in SMB Client could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	March 23, 2011	2524375	Fraudulent Digital Certificates could allow spoofing	x86	Yes
XP SP3	March 8, 2011	2479943	Security update for Microsoft Windows: March 8, 2011	x86	Yes
XP SP3	March 8, 2011	2481109	Security update for Remote Desktop client 6.1 and Remote Desktop client 6.0: March 8, 2011	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 26, 2011	2492386	Application Compatibility Update for Windows XP: April 2011	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 8, 2011	2393802	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 8, 2011	2476687	Vulnerability in Windows Client/Server Run-time Subsystem could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 8, 2011	2478960	Vulnerability in Local Security Authority Subsystem Service could allow local elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 8, 2011	2478971	Security update for Kerberos in Windows XP and in Windows Server 2003: February 8, 2011	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 8, 2011	2479628	Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel-mode drivers could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 8, 2011	2483185	Vulnerability in Windows Shell Graphics Processing could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 8, 2011	2485376	Vulnerability in the OpenType Compact Font Format CFF driver could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	January 11, 2011	2419632	Security update for Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 Service Pack 1	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 14, 2010	2296199	Vulnerabilities in the OpenType Font (OTF) format driver could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 14, 2010	2423089	Vulnerability in Windows Address Book could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 14, 2010	2436673	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 14, 2010	2440591	Vulnerability in Routing and Remote Access could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 14, 2010	2443105	Insecure Library Loading in Internet Connection Signup Wizard could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 14, 2010	2467659	An update is available for Internet Explorer: December 14, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 23, 2010	2443685	December 2010 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 23, 2010	2447568	Compatibility View list update for Windows Internet Explorer 8: November 23, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	979687	Security update for WordPad: October 12, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	981957	Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel-mode drivers could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	982132	Vulnerability in the Embedded OpenType Font Engine could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	2279986	Vulnerability in the OpenType Font (OTF) format driver could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	2296011	Vulnerability in the Windows common control library could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	2345886	Update that implements Extended Protection for Authentication in the Server service	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	2360937	Vulnerability in Windows Local Procedure Call could cause elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	2378111	Vulnerability in Windows Media Player could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 12, 2010	2387149	Vulnerability in Microsoft Foundation Classes could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	975558	Vulnerability in MPEG-4 Codec could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	981322	Security update for Windows Unicode Scripts Processor: September 14, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	982000	Security update for Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) in Windows XP and in Windows Server 2003: September 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	982802	Vulnerability in remote procedure call could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	2121546	Vulnerability in Windows client/server runtime subsystem could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	2124261	Security update for Internet Information Services ASP: September 14, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	2141007	An update is available to implement Extended Protection for Authentication for Outlook Express and Windows Mail	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	2158563	September 2010 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	2259922	Vulnerability in WordPad text converters could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	2290570	Security update for Internet Information Services Infocomm in Windows XP SP3: September 14, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 14, 2010	2347290	Vulnerability in Print Spooler Service could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	980436	Vulnerabilities in SChannel could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	981852	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	981997	Vulnerability in Movie Maker could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	982214	Vulnerabilities in SMB Server could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	982316	An update is available for the Windows Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI)	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	982665	Vulnerability in Cinepak codec could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	2079403	Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	2115168	Vulnerability in Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 codecs could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 10, 2010	2160329	Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel-mode drivers could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 2, 2010	2286198	Vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	July 13, 2010	968930	Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0	x86	Yes
XP SP3	July 13, 2010	2229593	Vulnerability in Help and Support Center could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	July 13, 2010	2264107	This update helps protect against DLL preloading vulnerabilities in software applications on the Windows platform.	x86	No
XP SP3	June 8, 2010	975562	Security update for Quartz.dll (DirectShow): June 8, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 8, 2010	978695	Security update for Media Format Runtime 9, for Media Format Runtime 9.5, and for Media Format Runtime 11	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 8, 2010	979482	Security update for Asycfilt.dll (COM component): June 8, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 8, 2010	979559	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode drivers could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 8, 2010	980218	Vulnerability in the OpenType Compact Font Format (CFF) driver could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 3, 2010	982926	Silverlight 4.0	x86	Yes
XP SP3	May 11, 2010	978542	Vulnerability in Outlook Express and Windows Mail could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 27, 2010	981669	The installation process of a MSI package that contains multiple packages stops responding (hangs) in Windows XP	x86	No
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	976323	Security update for Windows SMTP Service: April 13, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	977816	Vulnerability in Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 codec could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	978338	Vulnerability in Windows ISATAP Component could allow spoofing	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	978601	Security update for Windows Authenticode Signature Verification: April 13, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	979309	Security update for Windows Cabinet File Viewer Shell Extension: April 13, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	979683	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	980232	Vulnerabilities in SMB client could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 13, 2010	981332	Security update for Visual Basic Scripting (VBScript) 5.8: April 13, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	March 9, 2010	974841	Install this update to add support for protocol negotiation for remote procedure call (RPC) over HTTP Authentication on Windows XP computers.	x86	No
XP SP3	March 9, 2010	975561	Vulnerability in Windows Movie Maker could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 23, 2010	976662	An update is available for the native JSON feature in Internet Explorer 8	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	971468	Vulnerabilities in SMB Server could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	975560	Security update for Quartz: February 9, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	975713	Vulnerability in Windows Shell Handler could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	977165	Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	977377	Vulnerability in TLS/SSL could allow spoofing	x86	No
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	977914	Security update for AVI filter: February 09, 2010	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	978037	Vulnerability in Windows Client/Server Run-time Subsystem could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	978251	Vulnerabilities in SMB client could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	978706	Vulnerability in Microsoft Paint could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 9, 2010	979099	An update is available to remove the application manifest expiry feature from AD RMS clients	x86	No
XP SP3	January 12, 2010	972270	Vulnerability in the Embedded OpenType Font Engine could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 8, 2009	955759	AppCompat update for Indeo codec: December 08, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 8, 2009	970430	Update that implements Extended Protection for Authentication in the HTTP Protocol Stack (http.sys)	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 8, 2009	971737	Update that implements Extended Protection for Authentication in Microsoft Windows HTTP Services (WinHTTP)	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 8, 2009	973904	Security update for Windows XP: December 8, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 8, 2009	974318	Vulnerabilities in the Internet Authentication service could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 8, 2009	974392	Vulnerability in the Local Security Authority Subsystem service could allow denial of service	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 24, 2009	972187	Security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 in Windows XP Embedded or Windows XP POS: November 24, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 24, 2009	973687	When an application uses MSXML to process XHTML, redundant retrieval requests for well-known DTD files from the W3C Web server cause XHTML parsing to fail on a Windows-based computer	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 10, 2009	969947	Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel-mode drivers could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 10, 2009	973039	Security update for Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM): November 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 3, 2009	969085	MUI for the Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 client update for Windows XP Service Pack 3	x86	No
XP SP3	November 2, 2009	976749	An update is available for Internet Explorer that resolves issues that occur after you apply security update 974455	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 27, 2009	971513	Windows Automation API	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	954155	Security update for Windows Media Audio Voice Decoder: October 13, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	958869	Security update for GDI+ for all editions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Server 2000 with Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1: October 13, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	969059	Vulnerability in Indexing Service could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	969878	Security update for DirectShow WMA Voice Codec: October 13, 2009	x86	No
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	971486	Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	974112	Vulnerability in Windows Media Player could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	974571	Vulnerabilities in CryptoAPI could allow spoofing	x86
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	975025	Security update for Audio Compression Manager: October 13, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	975254	Vulnerabilities in FTP Service for Internet Information Services could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 13, 2009	975467	Vulnerability in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service could allow denial of service	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 8, 2009	956844	MS09-046: Vulnerability in the DHTML Editing Component ActiveX control could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 8, 2009	968816	MS09-047: Security update for Windows Media Format Runtime, Windows Media Services, and Media Foundation: September 8, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 8, 2009	971961	MS09-045: Vulnerability in JScript Scripting Engines could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 25, 2009	958911	An update for GDI+ for Windows operating systems	x86	No
XP SP3	August 25, 2009	971029	Update to the AutoPlay functionality in Windows	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 25, 2009	971276	You receive incorrect print output if the IPrintPipelineProgressReport interface is used in your printing application on a Windows XP SP3 or Windows Server 2003 SP2-based computer	x86	No
XP SP3	August 25, 2009	971314	All PCL inbox printer drivers become unsigned after you install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or the XPS Essentials Pack in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2003	x86	No
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	956744	Security update for Remote Desktop Client version 6.0 and 6.1: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	958469	Security update for Remote Desktop Client Version 5.2: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	958470	Security update for Remote Desktop Client Version 5.1: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	971032	Vulnerability in Message Queuing could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	971557	Vulnerabilities in Windows Media file processing could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	973354	Security update for Outlook Express: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	973507	Security update for the Active Template Library: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	973540	Security update for Windows Media Player: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	973815	Security update for Microsoft MSWebDVD ActiveX Control in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 11, 2009	973869	Security update for the DHTML editing component ActiveX control: August 11, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 7, 2009	960859	Vulnerability in Telnet could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 7, 2009	968389	Extended Protection for Authentication	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 7, 2009	971657	Vulnerability in the Workstation Service could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	July 14, 2009	961371	Vulnerabilities in the Embedded OpenType Font Engine could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	July 14, 2009	971633	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectShow could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 9, 2009	957579	Post-installation behavior on client computers after you install the DNS update	x86	No
XP SP3	June 9, 2009	961501	Vulnerabilities in the Windows Print Spooler could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 9, 2009	963093	Vulnerability in Windows Search could allow information disclosure	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 9, 2009	968537	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 9, 2009	970238	Vulnerability in RPC could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 9, 2009	970437	Security update for Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM): June 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 9, 2009	970483	Vulnerabilities in Internet Information Services (IIS) could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 28, 2009	968006	After you uninstall some software updates in Windows Server 2003 or in Windows XP, some assembly files still display the updated file version instead of the original file version	x86	No
XP SP3	April 14, 2009	923561	Update for Windows WordPad Converter: April 14, 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 14, 2009	952004	Security update for MSDTC Transaction Facility: April 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 14, 2009	956572	Security update for Windows Service Isolation: April 2009	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 14, 2009	959426	Blended threat vulnerability in SearchPath could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 14, 2009	960803	Vulnerabilities in Windows HTTP services could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	April 14, 2009	961373	Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	March 24, 2009	961503	You cannot input characters as expected by using a non-English Input Method Editor in Windows Live Messenger on a Windows XP-based computer	x86	No
XP SP3	March 19, 2009	944036	Internet Explorer 8	x86	No
XP SP3	March 10, 2009	958690	Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	March 10, 2009	960225	Vulnerability in SChannel could allow spoofing	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 24, 2009	959772	You cannot play content that is protected by Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Manager in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 after you upgrade Windows Media Player or the operating system	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 24, 2009	967715	How to correct "disable Autorun registry key" enforcement in Windows	x86	Yes
XP SP3	February 10, 2009	961118	All the PCL inbox printer drivers become unsigned after you install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1	x86	Yes
XP SP3	January 27, 2009	955535	Server Message Block (SMB) redirector functions time out more quickly than expected on a Windows XP-based computer that has multiple processors installed	x86	No
XP SP3	January 27, 2009	955704	exFAT file system driver update package	x86	No
XP SP3	January 27, 2009	960680	An update is available to update the Slovak koruna currency symbol (Sk) to the Euro currency symbol (€) and to update the Turkish currency symbol from Yeni Türk Liras? (YTL) to Türk Liras? (TL)	x86	No
XP SP3	January 13, 2009	958687	Vulnerabilities in SMB could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 17, 2008	960714	Security update for Internet Explorer	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 9, 2008	952069	Security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 7.1, 9.0, 9.5 and 11 and Media Foundation: December 9, 2008	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 9, 2008	954600	Security update for Windows Media Player 6.4: December 9, 2008	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 9, 2008	956802	Vulnerabilities in GDI could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 25, 2008	958655	Error message when you use Windows Installer (MSI) 4.5 to install multiple MSI packages in Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP: "API call rejected - No actions in Context"	x86	No
XP SP3	November 25, 2008	958752	The version of AFD.SYS that is released together with security update 956189 (MS08-037) and security update 956803 (MS08-066) has an application compatibility issue	x86	No
XP SP3	November 11, 2008	954459	Security update for XML Core Services 6.0: November 11, 2008	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 11, 2008	955069	Security update for XML Core Services 3.0: November 11, 2008	x86	Yes
XP SP3	November 11, 2008	957097	Vulnerability in SMB could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 30, 2008	959252	Error message when you switch the operating system from a dual monitor setting to a single monitor setting on a Windows XP-based computer that has the security update 954211 installed: "Stop 0x0000008E"	x86	No
XP SP3	October 23, 2008	958644	Vulnerability in Server service could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 14, 2008	953155	Vulnerability in Windows Internet Printing service could allow remote code execution	x86	No
XP SP3	October 14, 2008	954211	Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 14, 2008	956803	Vulnerability in the Microsoft Ancillary Function driver could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 14, 2008	956841	Vulnerability in Virtual Address Descriptor manipulation could allow elevation of privilege	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 14, 2008	957095	Vulnerability in SMB could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 23, 2008	954920	When an application requests a result set from new SQL Server 2008 collations, you may receive an "MSG 40242" or "MSG 40205" error when the ODBC driver for SQL Server is used or an "MSG 40234" error when the SQL OLE DB provider is used	x86	No
XP SP3	September 9, 2008	938464	Security update for GDI+ for all editions of Windows XP, of Windows Vista, of Windows Server 2003, and of Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Server 2000 with Internet Explorer 6 SP1	x86	Yes
XP SP3	September 9, 2008	954154	Vulnerability in Windows Media Player could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 26, 2008	954708	An update to add support for the serialization of complex Extensible Metadata Platform (XMP) data types in the Windows Imaging Component	x86	No
XP SP3	August 12, 2008	946648	Description of the update for Windows Messenger 4.7 for Windows XP: August 12, 2008	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 12, 2008	950582	Vulnerability in Windows Explorer could allow remote code execution	x86	No
XP SP3	August 12, 2008	950974	Vulnerability in Event System could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 12, 2008	951066	Security update for Outlook Express and Windows Mail	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 12, 2008	952954	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	August 5, 2008	955417	Protected storage (PStore) uses a lower-quality cryptographic function when the system locale is set to French (France) on a Microsoft Windows-based computer	x86	No
XP SP3	July 8, 2008	951618	A black screen issue occurs on a Windows Vista-based computer or a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer that has Onekey Recovery 5.0 installed when you upgrade the operating system	x86	No
XP SP3	July 8, 2008	951748	Security update for DNS in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows 2000 Server (client side)	x86	Yes
XP SP3	July 8, 2008	951978	Script output is not displayed as expected when you run VBScript or JScript scripts in Windows Vista Service Pack 1, in Windows Server 2008, or in Windows XP Service Pack 3	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 24, 2008	953979	Device Manager may not show any devices and Network Connections may not show any network connections after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)	x86	No
XP SP3	June 10, 2008	949269	Security update for Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows XP (client-side): June 10, 2008	x86	No
XP SP3	June 10, 2008	950762	Vulnerabilities in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) could allow denial of service	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 10, 2008	951376	Vulnerability in Bluetooth stack could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 10, 2008	951698	Vulnerabilities in DirectX could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 10, 2008	953356	Error message after you upgrade a computer that uses a processor other than an Intel processor to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or to Windows XP Service Pack 3: "STOP: 0x0000007E"	x64	No
XP SP3	June 3, 2008	940157	Windows Search 4.0	x86	Yes
XP SP3	June 3, 2008	942288	Windows Installer 4.5	x86	No
XP SP3	May 27, 2008	944043	Windows Server 2008 read-only domain controller compatibility pack for Windows Server 2003 clients and for Windows XP clients	x86	No
XP SP3	May 27, 2008	951830	When you disable and then re-enable the LAN-side network adapter on a Windows XP SP3-based computer that is configured as a Connection Sharing host, a client computer on the network cannot access the Internet	x86	No
XP SP3	May 13, 2008	923789	Vulnerabilities in Macromedia Flash Player from Adobe could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	May 13, 2008	952287	An application that uses the ADO interface may malfunction, or data loss may occur when the application connects to SQL Server in Windows Vista, in Windows XP, or in Windows Server 2008	x86	No
XP SP3	February 26, 2008	943729	Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions for Windows XP	x86	Yes
XP SP3	December 11, 2007	941569	Vulnerability in Windows Media file format could allow remote code execution	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 30, 2006	925850	Windows Media Player 11	x86	Yes
XP SP3	October 26, 2006	914922	Windows Defender	x86	No

You can also download all the required updates by installing the latest service pack or install the specific hot fix as per your requirement.

Do take backup of your important files before applying any such hot fixes or updates.

Solutions for fixing Windows errors - Part 2

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Hotfixes for Windows XP SP3

Please find below the links for downloading windows service packs:

Windows XP Service Pack 1

Windows XP Service Pack 2

Windows XP Service Pack 3

Do take backups of important files before installing any of these service packs.

Solutions for fixing Windows errors - Part 1

2011-05-26T17:40:00.000+05:30

Please find below links to some softwares and other tricks to fix windows errors:

Utilities (Softwares and tricks)

* Windows Event viewer - using this built-in tool, you can view the system event log and see error message that my not be displayed to the user. This can be incredibly useful in your detective work.

* Microsoft Dependency Walker - great free tool that will allow you to gather a list of all DLLs used or required by a program or other DLL. This can be a life-saver.

* Ad-Aware by LavaSoft

* Spybot S&D

* Windows XP Recovery Console - can be used to restore files from the XP installation dis.

* Sysinternals Process Explorer

* Windows XP 'emergency repair' procedure - when things get really dicey

Relational Database - Codd's Rules

2011-05-22T15:24:00.000+05:30

Relational Database - Codd's Rules !!!

A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a database management system (DBMS) that is based on the relational model as introduced by E. F. Codd. Most popular commercial and open source databases currently in use are based on the relational database model.

A short definition of an RDBMS may be a DBMS in which data is stored in the form of tables and the relationship among the data is also stored in the form of tables.

Codd's Rules

All database management must take place using the relational database's innate functionality
All information in the database must be stored as values in a table
All database information must be accessible through the combination of a table name, primary key and column name.
The database must use NULL values to indicate missing or unknown information
The database schema must be described using the relational database syntax
The database may support multiple languages, but it must support at least one language that provides full database functionality (e.g. SQL)
The system must be able to update all updatable views
The database must provide single-operation insert, update and delete functionality
Changes to the physical structure of the database must be transparent to applications and users.
Changes to the logical structure of the database must be transparent to applications and users.
The database must natively support integrity constraints.
Changes to the distribution of the database (centralized vs. distributed) must be transparent to applications and users.
Any languages supported by the database must not be able to subvert integrity controls.

What are Port Numbers

2011-05-22T15:22:00.000+05:30

Port Numbers - Linux

PORTS NUMBERS : Just as the physical address (MAC address) and the logical address (IP address) helps to route the traffic to a particular machine on a network, it is the port that identifies which service on the machine this traffic is destined to.

List of ports : /etc/services

A port on a specific computer is called a socket. It can be open, closed, listening or have a connection established.

###Important PORT NUMBERS to remember:

20 - FTP - data transfer

21 - FTP - control (command)

22 - SSH

23 - Telnet

25 - SMTP

37 - Time

43 - WHOIS

42 - WINS

53 - DNS

67 - BOOTp

68 - DHCP

69 - TFTP

79 - FINGER

80 - HTTP (WWW)

88 - Kerberose

101 - HOSTNAME

110 - POP3

111 - rpcbind

119 - NNTP

123 - NTP (Time)

137 - NetBios (nmbd)

139 - NetBios ( Samba)

143 - IMAP/Dovecot

161 - SNMP

180 - RIS

220 - IMAP3

389 - LDAP

443 - HTTPs

500 - Internet Key Exchange (IKE), IPSec

520 - RIP

546 - DHCPV6 client

547 - DHCPV6 server

554 - rtsp(Real Time Stream Protocol, Audio/Video)

631 - Printing (ipp)

744 - Flexlm

901 - SWAT

953 - rndc

993 - IMAPSecure

995 - POPs

999 - POP over SSL/TLS

2049 - NFS

2082 - CPANEL

2083 - CPANEL Secure SSL/TLS

2086 - CPANEL WHM

2087 - CPANEL WHM Secure/SSL

2095 - CPANEL Webmail

2096 - CPANEL Webmail Secure/SSL

2222 - Direct Admin Control Panel

2401 - CVSP server

3268 - AD Global Catalog

3269 - AD Global Catalog over SSL

3306 - MySQL Server

3389 - Terminal services (rdp-remote desktop protocol)

4643 - Virtusso Power Panel

(6000 - X11

6063)

8443 - Pleask Control Panel

9999 - Urchin

10000- Webmin Control Panel

21018- Skype

Disk Quotas in linux

2011-05-22T15:18:00.000+05:30

Disk Quotas

Disk space can be restricted by implementing disk quotas which alert a system administrator before a user consumes too much disk space or a partition becomes full. Disk quotas can be configured for individual users as well as user groups. This makes it possible to manage the space allocated for user-specific files (such as email) separately from the space allocated to the projects a user works on (assuming the projects are given their own groups).

In addition, quotas can be set not just to control the number of disk blocks consumed but to control the number of inodes (data structures that contain information about files in UNIX file systems). Because inodes are used to contain file-related information, this allows control over the number of files that can be created.

* Features of quotas
1). Limits disk usage (blocks or inodes)
2). Tied to file systems (et on a per file system basis)
3). can be configured for users and groups

* Steps to enable quota support :-
1) Enable quota support per file system in : /etc/fstab
a) defaults,usrquota,grpquota
Example:
#vi /etc/fstab
/dev/Volgroup00/logVol02/home ext3 defaults,usrquota,grpquota 1 2

2) Remount the file system(s)
a) mount -o remount /
b) use 'mount' to confirm that 'usrquota, grpquota' support are enabled
Example:
#mount -o remount /home

3) Create quota database files and generate disk usage table
a) quotacheck -mcug / (where c-create, u-user, g- group)
This creates /aquota.user and aquota.group
b) quotacheck -mavu

4) Assign quota policies: a) edquota username (set blocks/inodes, soft_limits, hard_limits)
Example:
edquota student1 (sets quotas for user student1)
b) edquota -g devl
(for group quota, check using #quota -g devl)

5) Check quotas
#quota username
Example:
#quota student1

6) Report on usage
#repquota -a

==> The blocks are measured in 1K increments, eg 20000 blocks is roughly 20 MB.

* To change the grace period of quota
#edquota -t

* Managing quotas
If quotas are implemented, they need some maintenance-mostly in the form of watching to see if the quotas are exceeded and making sure the quotas are accurate.

a) Enabling and disabling quotas

i) To turn all user and group quotas off
#quotaoff -vuag
If neither the -u and -g options are specified, only the user quotas are disabled. If only -g is specified, only group quotas are disabled. The -v switches causes verbose status informtion to display as the command executes.

ii) To enable quotas again:
#quotaon -vaug
To enable quotas for a specific file system, such as /home, use the following
#quotaon -vug /home
If neither the -u or -g options are specified, only the user quotas are enabled. If only -g is specified, only group quotas are enabled.

b) Reporting on Disk Quotas
#repquota -a

c) Keeping Quotas accurate Whenever a file system is not unmounted clearly (due to a system crash, for eg), it is necessary to run quotacheck. Running the following command periodically keeps the quotas more accurate.
#quotacheck -avug
The easiest way to run it periodically is to use cron.

**********************************

How to install YUM server

2011-05-22T15:11:00.001+05:30

YUM - Yellowdog Updater, Modified

The Yellowdog Updater, Modified (YUM) is an open-source command-line package-management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems and has been released under the GNU General Public License.

Copy/Backup the RHEL5 DVD on the local hdd.

Mount DVD drive:
#mount /dev/cdrom /media

Now copy all the files from the DVD disk to the local Hard disk drive
#mkdir /var/ftp/pub/rhel5
#cp -avf /dev/media/* /var/ftp/pub/rhel5

To configure YUM server, following rpm's and services are required:

1.vsftpd->vsftpd-2.0.5.10.el5.i386.rpm
a). Run vsftpd rpm
#rpm -ivh vsftpd-*.rpm
b). iptables -I INPUT -p tcp --dport 20 -j ACCEPT
iptables -I INPUT -p tcp --dport 21 -j ACCEPT
iptables -I INPUT -p udp --dport 21 -j ACCEPT
iptables -I INPUT -p udp --dport 20 -j ACCEPT
c). For SELinux
setsebool allow_ftpd_full_access on
d). open the file :- vim
#vim /etc/sysconfig/iptables-config and modify below mention line
IPTABLES_MODULES="ip_conntrack_netbios_ns ip_conntrack_ftp"
Now your ftp server is ready to take the responsibilty of yum server.

2.createrepo -> createrepo-0.4.11-3.el5.noarch.rpm
#cd /var/ftp/pub/rhel5/Server
#rpm -ivh createrepo-0.4.11-3.el5.noarch.rpm
#cd..
#createrepo -vg /var/ftp/pub/rhel5/Server/repodata/comps-rhel5-server-core.xml Server

*****ON CLIENT MACHINE*****

#vim /etc/yum.repos.d/rhel-debuginfo.repo
[reposfile]
name= Updates
baseurl=ftp://ipaddress/pub
enabled=1
gpgcheck=0
gpgkey=file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY

Eg: #vim /etc/yum.repos.d/client.repo
{*you can use the following lines if configuring on a local PC*}
[server]
name=YUM configuration for the client PC
baseurl=ftp://127.0.0.1/pub/rhel5/Server
gpgcheck=0
====>>>>press esc key and type ->:wq - to save the file and exit from vim

How to break root password

2011-05-22T15:07:00.000+05:30

How to break root password !!!

Method 1:

One of the advantages of single-user mode is that you do not need a boot CD-ROM; however, it does not give you the option to mount the file systems as read-only or not mount them at all.

If your system boots, but does not allow you to log in when it has completed booting, try single-user mode.

In single-user mode, your computer boots to runlevel 1. Your local file systems are mounted, but your network is not activated. You have a usable system maintenance shell. Unlike rescue mode, single-user mode automatically tries to mount your file system. Do not use single-user mode if your file system cannot be mounted successfully. You cannot use single-user mode if the runlevel 1 configuration on your system is corrupted.

1) When you reach the grub screen press 'e' on linux.

2) Go to line which contains the word 'kernel' press 'e'

3) go to the end of that line and write 'linux single' or '1'

4) then press 'esc' twice and press 'b' to reboot the system

5) now wait for the prompt and then type 'passwd root'

6) enter new passwd

Method 2:

In emergency mode, you are booted into the most minimal environment possible. The root file system is mounted read-only and almost nothing is set up. The main advantage of emergency mode over single-user mode is that the init files are not loaded. If init is corrupted or not working, you can still mount file systems to recover data that could be lost during a re-installation.

1) Boot the computer with linux installation CD

2) Enter the linux rescue mode by entering the following command in boot screen

boot:linux rescue

3) When the sh prompt is reached, enter the following commands to change root password:

#chroot /mnt/sysimage

#passwd

The above step will prompt you to enter your new password

How to install Webmin

2011-05-22T15:01:00.000+05:30

WEBMIN

Webmin is a web-based interface for system administration for Unix. Using any modern web browser, you can setup user accounts, Apache, DNS, file sharing and much more. Webmin removes the need to manually edit Unix configuration files like /etc/passwd, and lets you manage a system from the console or remotely.

Install Webmin (Successfully tested/configured on Ubuntu server 10.04)

#sudo aptitude safe-upgrade

#sudo aptitude update

#sudo aptitude install perl libnet-ssleay-perl openssl libauthen-pam-perl libpam-runtime libio-pty-perl libmd5-perl apt-show-versions

#sudo mkdir downloads

#cd downloads

#sudo wget http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/webadmin/webmin/1.510/webmin_1.510-2_all.deb?use_mirror=cdnetworks-us-1

or

#sudo wget http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/webadmin/webmin/1.510
/webmin_1.510-2_all.deb?use_mirror=kent

#sudo dpkg -i webmin_1.510-2_all.deb

Incase the installation is not successful, try the following command

#sudo aptitude -f install

=>>You can access the Ubuntu machine from a Windows machine via a web browser by typing the address

https://yourip:10000
or
https://core:10000 , here core is the name of my Ubuntu server.

Apt-Get command line tool

2011-05-22T14:56:00.002+05:30

Apt-Get command line tool

(Ubuntu's Advanced Packaging Tool) !!!

The apt-get command is a powerful command-line tool used to work with Ubuntu's Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) performing such functions as installation of new software packages, upgrade of existing software packages, updating of the package list index, and even upgrading the entire Ubuntu system.

*Install package
#sudo apt-get install packagename

*Remove Package
#sudo apt-get remove packagename

*Install Multiple Packages
#sudo apt-get install packagename1 packagename2 packagename3

*Update the Package Index
#sudo apt-get update

The APT package index is essentially a database of available packages from the repositories defined in the /etc/apt/sources.list file.

*Upgrade the system
#sudo apt-get upgrade

*Read Debian APT User Manual
#sudo apt-get help

Tags: apt get apt-get advanced packaging tool install remove upgrade update help ubuntu linux unix package-management

How to install a DNS Server

2011-05-21T14:07:00.000+05:30

How to install a DNS Server

File Configuration bind9 on Ubuntu 10.04 :

/etc/bind

/etc/bind/named.conf.local

/etc/bind/named.conf.options

/etc/resolv.conf

/var/lib/bind

Step 1: Install Ubuntu dapper, or use your WORKING installation.

Step2: Install bind 9 and dnsutils:
Code: sudo apt-get install bind9 dnsutils

Step 3: Configure the main Bind files. Usually, if you install Bind from the source code, you will have to edit the file named.conf. However, Ubuntu provides you with a pre-configured Bind, so we will edit another file:
Code: sudo vi /etc/bind/named.conf.local
This is where we will insert our zones. By the way, a zone is a domain name that is referenced in the DNS server icon wink Dns server with bind9 and dnsutils on ubuntu 10.04
Insert this in the named.conf.local file:
Code:

# This is the zone definition. replace example.com with your domain name
zone "example.com" {
        type master;
        file "/etc/bind/zones/example.com.db";
        };

# This is the zone definition for reverse DNS.
replace 0.168.192 with your network address in
reverse notation - e.g my network address is 192.168.0
zone "0.168.192.in-addr.arpa" {
     type master;
     file "/etc/bind/zones/rev.0.168.192.in-addr.arpa";
};

Ok, now, let’s edit the options file:
Code: sudo vi /etc/bind/named.conf.options

We need to modify the forwarder. This is the DNS server to which your own DNS will forward the requests he cannot process.
Code:

forwarders {
      # Replace the address below with the address of your provider's DNS server
      123.123.123.123;
};

Now, let’s add the zone definition files (replace example.com with your domain name:
Code:
sudo mkdir /etc/bind/zones
sudo vi /etc/bind/zones/example.com.db

The zone definition file is where we will put all the addresses / machine names that our DNS server will know. You can take the following example:
Code:

// replace example.com with your domain name.
do not forget the . after the domain name!
// Also, replace ns1 with the name of your DNS server
example.com.      IN      SOA     ns1.example.com. admin.example.com. (
// Do not modify the following lines!
                                                        2006081401
                                                        28800
                                                        3600
                                                        604800
                                                        38400
)

// Replace the following line as necessary:
// ns1 = DNS Server name
// mta = mail server name
// example.com = domain name
example.com.      IN      NS              ns1.example.com.
example.com.      IN      MX     10       mta.example.com.

// Replace the IP address with the right IP addresses.
www              IN      A       192.168.0.2
mta              IN      A       192.168.0.3
ns1              IN      A       192.168.0.1

Now, let’s create the reverse DNS zone file:
Code:
sudo vi /etc/bind/zones/rev.0.168.192.in-addr.arpa
Copy and paste the following text, modify as needed:
Code:
//replace example.com with yoour domain name, ns1 with your DNS server name.
// The number before IN PTR example.com
is the machine address of the DNS server.
in my case, it's 1, as my IP address is 192.168.0.1.
@ IN SOA ns1.example.com. admin.example.com. (
                        2006081401;
                        28800;
                        604800;
                        604800;
                        86400
)

                     IN    NS     ns1.example.com.
1                    IN    PTR    example.com
Ok, now you just need to restart bind:
Code: sudo /etc/init.d/bind9 restart

We can now test the new DNS server…

Step 4: Modify the file resolv.conf with the following settings:
Code: sudo vi /etc/resolv.conf

enter the following:
Code:
// replace example.com with your domain name,
and 192.168.0.1 with the address of your new DNS server.search example.com
nameserver 192.168.0.1

Now, test your DNS:
Code: dig example.com

Solution - Virtual machine has terminated unexpectedly during startup

2011-05-19T13:45:00.002+05:30

Failed to open a session for the virtual machine. Virtual machine has terminated unexpectedly during startup.

Open Virtual Box.
Click the OS name.
Click on settings.
Click on storage.
Remove the .vdi image.(Select Remove attachment option)
Now add the same image.

Now start the OS.

Hope this will solve your problem.

How to configure Squid Proxy Server

2011-05-15T15:55:00.003+05:30

Squid Server

Squid is a proxy server. HTTP requests are sent to Squid instead of being sent directly to the internet.

Install Apache

# apt-get install apache2

Install Squid

# sudo apt-get install squid

Key File Locations

File	Purpose
/etc/squid/squid.conf	Squid configuration file
/var/log/squid/access.log	Squid access log file

# vi /etc/squid/squid.conf

Find the http_port tag, By default it reads
# http_port 3128

This is the default port that Squid will listen on for requests. If you want to change it, uncomment the line and set the correct port. If you want Squid to listen only on one specific NIC, you can also change the IP address – for example : 192.168.1.5:3128

Next, find the http_access section Uncomment these 2 lines:
acl our_networks src 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.2.0/24
http_access allow our_networks

NOTE: You'll need to change 192.168.1.0/24 to match your network. Unless you have a second subnet you can delete 192.168.2.0/24

# sudo /etc/init.d/squid start|restart|stop

On client PC, change the firefox/IE browsers proxy setting with the Squid server's

IP address (for eg 10.1.0.1) and port 3128.

What is a Zombie Process

2011-05-14T19:27:00.002+05:30

Zombie Process

On Unix operating systems, a zombie process or defunct process is a process that has completed execution but still has an entry in the process table, allowing the process that started it to read its exit status. The term zombie process derives from the common definition of zombie—an undead person. In the term's colorful metaphor, the child process has died but has not yet been reaped.

When a process ends, all of the memory and resources associated with it are deallocated so they can be used by other processes. However, the process's entry in the process table remains. The parent is sent a SIGCHLD signal indicating that a child has died; the handler for this signal will typically execute the wait system call, which reads the exit status and removes the zombie. The zombie's process ID and entry in the process table can then be reused. However, if a parent ignores the SIGCHLD, the zombie will be left in the process table. In some situations this may be desirable, for example if the parent creates another child process it ensures that it will not be allocated the same process ID.

A zombie process is not the same as an orphan process. Orphan processes don't become zombie processes; instead, they are adopted by init (process ID 1), which waits on its children.

Zombies can be identified in the output from the Unix ps command by the presence of a "Z" in the STAT column. Zombies that exist for more than a short period of time typically indicate a bug in the parent program. As with other leaks, the presence of a few zombies isn't worrisome in itself, but may indicate a problem that would grow serious under heavier loads.

To remove zombies from a system, the SIGCHLD signal can be sent to the parent manually, using the kill command. If the parent process still refuses to reap the zombie, the next step would be to remove the parent process. When a process loses its parent, init becomes its new parent. Init periodically executes the wait system call to reap any zombies with init as parent.

$ ps -aef -H (will list all processes with hierarchy structure.)

$ kill -9 5373 (Here 5343 is the process id)

Moonwalk (dance)

2011-05-14T19:27:00.001+05:30

Moonwalk

(Dance)

I am very fascinated by this moonwalk dance step. I really enjoy whenever I see someone doing a moonwalk step. The best moonwalker I have seen till date is Michael Jackson.

The moonwalk or backslide is a dance technique that presents the illusion of the dancer being pulled backwards while attempting to walk forward. A popping move, it became popular around the world after Michael Jackson executed the dance move during a performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever on March 25, 1983. It subsequently became his signature move, and is now one of the best-known dance techniques in the world.

An illusion is involved in creating the appearance of the dancer gliding in backwards direction. Initially, the front foot is held flat on the ground, while the back foot is in a tiptoe position. The flat front foot remains on the ground but is slid lightly and smoothly backward past the tip-toe back foot. What is now the front foot is lowered flat, while the back foot is raised into the tiptoe position. These steps are repeated over and over. Variations of this move allow the backslider to also appear to glide forwards, sideways, and even in a circle.

So if you wanna learn this moonwalk step, then follow the instruction..

MOONWALK

Watch this video[ MOONWALK ], I am sure you'll learn the technique.

Generation Gap

2011-05-14T19:27:00.000+05:30

The generation gap is a popular term used to describe differences between people of a younger generation and their elders, especially between a child and his or her parent's generation. The term first became popularized in Western countries during the 1960s and described the cultural differences between the young and their parents.

The generation gap is the accumulation of differences, subtleties, and ideas between people born during separate time periods. The gap often leads to misunderstanding and lack of trust between the two parties. The elders are more critical of the younger generation with a big inventory of complaints against the young and the young mostly tend to ignore the grumbling, mumbling and occasional loud protestations of the older generation. But now and then they do protest. They resent the petting attitude of the elders.

The generation gap is the constant struggle of the parents to prevent their kids from doing things that their own experiences and wisdom tell them is going to harm their kids. The kids on the other hand try constantly to prove to the parents that they are equipped to take control of their lives. Neither is wrong - they are both right in their own premise. The parents blinded by their love for the kids would rather have their own experiences replace the experiences of their kids. Whereas, the kids are convinced that their decisions are right and are based on current situations that the parents may not necessarily be aware of. Their most common statement is "Ma things are different now"
The most common mistake the parents make is that they do not treat kids their age - its either they are too young or they measure them at their own level.

There may be the following differences between the old and the young:

Of ideas on general conduct comprising dress, food habits etc.
Morality, marriage & career
Of tastes on art, music, literature, and in short total outlook.
Family unit breaking up and gradually losing the importance it once had. The central authority of the paternal figure becoming redundant.
Imposition of the self-righteous attitude of the older generation on the young.
Biological evolutionary difference

It's not necessary that the kids do not understand their parents' love and their concern but they just think that they are in a different era. Till such time people themselves do not become parents and get to the same pedestal they do not realize.

The generation gap is of course not a given for all families. There are many households where it doesn't occur at all. There are fights and arguments and children defying their parents but these are occasional and minor.

What then are these families doing right? Here are a few of their secrets: -

Lots of communication and involvement - this one's obvious but not always easy to follow. It just means that if you're not talking to the children because you're too busy or too mad at them or because you disagree with whatever they say then you've cut off your channel of communication. So what you need to remember when dealing with teenagers is that they may be insufferable know alls a lot of the time but they'll learn that there are gray shades between the blacks and the whites soon enough. Also that intolerance or a judgemental attitude will hurt you more than your child.
Lots of time spent together in play and fun- its harder to think you hate your mom or dad when you spend a large part of your week having fun with them. It's even harder when in many ways they are your best friends. Clear boundaries - thus far and no further or they will face clearly defined consequences. As long as children know this, you and they both can be much freer with each other without you worrying about being taken advantage of.
Clear values - make it clear that everything has to be earned. If they want respect for their opinions they have to learn to respect the opinions of others. Similarly other values to stress are honesty, compassion and tolerance.
Foster self-dependence - essentially this means teach them to know their own minds and make their own decisions. This will help them to keep their balance in the face of peer pressure. Self-dependence starts early - let your child have a say in family affairs as well as in matters personally affecting him from the time that he is a toddler. Let him help with family chores and earn a part of his own money. Make it clear that even when he makes mistakes, it's not the end of the world - it's an essential part of the learning process.

Generation gaps can be reduced to some extent by making efforts. I must mention here most efforts must come from the parents - they have the wisdom. It becomes easier to adjust if the parents constantly refresh their memories by their own past outrageousness.

Hope you enjoyed reading this blog post. Please input your valuable comment and share your personal experiences. ~Rohan Rawat

How to add an account to the sudoer list

2011-05-14T19:26:00.000+05:30

Add an account to the sudoer list

When logged in as a user with sudo privileges:

1) Terminal window

sudo adduser name_of_user admin

2) Graphical Interface

Go to System--> Administration --> Users and Groups.

Then:

(1) Click on the name of the user that you want to elevate.

(2) Click on the properties button to open a new settings window.

(3) In the new window, click on the User Priviledges tab.

(4) Check the box next to "Executing system administration tasks".

Click OK all the way out, and that user should now be able to sudo.

How to Install NFS Server

2011-05-14T19:25:00.000+05:30

NFS Server

The Network File System (NFS) was developed to allow machines to mount a disk partition on a remote machine as if it were a local disk. It allows for fast, seamless sharing of files across a network.

It also gives the potential for unwanted people to access your hard drive over the network (and thereby possibly read your email and delete all your files as well as break into your system) if you set it up incorrectly.

$ sudo aptitude -P install nfs-kernel-server nfs-common portmap

When configuring portmap do =not= bind loopback. If you do you can either edit /etc/default/portmap by hand or run:

$ sudo dpkg-reconfigure portmap

If you have edited the file by hand you can restart portmap via:

$ sudo /etc/init.d/portmap restart

Note: It is not necessary to install NFS on client machines which are not going to be sharing any of their own directories. Sharing Local Folders To specify a folder you will need to edit /etc/exports, which can be done like (replace vi for your favorite editor):

$ sudo vi /etc/exports

For an example I will share, with full read/write and privileges, my share directory. This directory will be broadcasted to every local IP from 192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.255.

$ /home/rohan/share 192.168.1.1/24(rw,no_root_squash,async)

To share a read only drive, for example on a Windows NTFS drive, you can use something like the following:

/media/songs/music 192.168.1.1/24(ro,async)



$ sudo /etc/init.d/nfs-kernel-server restart

After making changes to /etc/export you can make the shares effect by issuing the:

sudo exportfs -a

*Use on the other PC - Last you will need to mount the volume on the other computer. So, ether shift screens or SSH to lab2 and open a terminal. You can only mount into another folder which must be created.

sudo mkdir ~/music

Now mount music from lab1 into ~/music at lab2.

$ sudo mount 192.168.1.2:/media/songs/music ~/music

Bagpipes - Musical Instrument

2010-01-13T09:17:00.001+05:30

Bagpipes are a class of musical instrument, aerophones using enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. Though the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe and Irish uilleann pipes have the greatest international visibility, bagpipes of several varieties can be found in use throughout Europe, Northern Africa, the Persian Gulf, and the Caucasus.

The term is equally correct in the singular or plural, although in the English language, pipers most commonly talk of "pipes."

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Funny Videos-Part2

2010-01-11T23:25:00.004+05:30

Drew Carey show Who's Line is it anyway.. Richard Simmons as the props!!! Hilarious..

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FUNNY PIC-Part1

2010-01-11T14:27:00.002+05:30

WORK @MNC's

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Funny Videos-Part1

2010-01-11T00:08:00.001+05:30

Hilarious Stuff...Check out this video!!!

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Tap Dance (Dance)

2009-12-31T13:27:00.002+05:30

TAP DANCE : Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer's shoe. These metal plates, when tapped against a hard surface, create a percussive sound and as such the dancers are considered to be musicians.

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