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NASA LCROSS Mission: Shooting to the Moon

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:22:58 PDT

According to NASA the LCROSS mission was designed to search for water on the moon. The LCROSS mission is going to accomplish this by sending a rocket into the moon causing a huge blast and impact creating a crater, throwing tons of potentially water ice and vapor above the lunar surface.

To get a better idea about the project download and watch the mission overview here:

http://lcross.arc.nasa.gov/audio/MissionOverview-HQversions.web.mov

Youtube: NASA LCROSS IMPACT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVyEOFfv_lo

Tips and Tricks

How To get the live feed and streaming video from NASA:

Open your Windows Media Player and press CTR+u

Paste the link below:

http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.nasa-global/LCROSS/LCROSS_Lunar_Impact.asx

NASA Public Channel

http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1369080&segment=149773

Have Fun!

Advanced: Another Way to Add Icons to Desktop

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:13:05 PDT

Creating a shortcut icon to desktop is very easy and one of the useful invented features in Windows. Did you ever asked why some system icons has no overlay shortcut arrow icon? e.g. Computer, Network, Recycle Bin and Internet Explorer Icon.

Tweak with winbubbles? Maybe…

Now, I’m going to share how to create icons in Desktop like those system icons that we usually see.

1. Create or Provide a reference number called GUID which is unique to identify a particular icon. Learn first how to generate a new GUID for each Icon that you’ll create.

2. In this example I’m going to use the Guid:

{9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb}

3. Find and Open Regedit.exe using the Start Menu Quick Search and navigate to the Subkeys below:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\Namespace

*If you can’t see the Desktop and Name space keys… just create a new subkey

4. Create a new Key inside called {9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\Namespace\{9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb}

5. Navigate the following subkeys:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\

and create {9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb} subkey again.

In this example we will put an icon of WinAmp to Desktop as shown below:

You’ll noticed that the Icon has no Shortcut arrow overlay.

6. Gather the data needed like Icon Path, File Path and Program Name.

Enter the Program Name at the (default) of HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb} subkey

e.g. WinAmp

Create the following Subkeys: DefaultIcon, Shell\Open\command inside the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb} Registry Path

Double Click the created subkey HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb} \DefaultIcon and enter the Icon Path.

e.g. C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe,0

Enter the File Path that corresponds to the Command to Open the Program at:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb}\Shell\Open\command

e.g. C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe

That’s it.

Enjoy! :)

Difficult or easy? Please Stay Tuned…

Simple Ways to Improve/Enhance Windows Vista Performance

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:10:47 PDT

Speed up Vista! This is the most directly and indirectly talked topic in the internet for 2 years the day after Windows Vista was launched.

In this article, I’m going to give several ways to Increase your laptop and PC performance.

Install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2

When Windows Service Pack 1 was released, we have seen huge performance increase in File Management, Compatibility and Windows Shell Stability. Windows Vista Service Pack 2 makes it more stable and faster. I’m using the new Service pack for few weeks now and it looks good.

Download SP1 and SP2

Increase your RAM

For sure… Buying more RAM in Vista will help you while in Multiple Task - launching and using several apps at the same time.

Fresh Installation of Windows Vista

Windows was designed to operate in multiple cases or hybrid environment. So, definitely tracking those changes is extremely difficult or almost impossible to detect. If you upgrade the copy of your Windows to Vista, I don’t agree that it is the same or faster than a newly installed copy of Windows.

Manage Startup Programs or Softwares

Some softwares start themselves automatically when you start and logon to Windows. If there are too many of programs opening at the same time during user login, this can slow down your computer.

Read my previous article about Disabling Startup Programs

Using WinBubbles

WinBubble will let you access quickly some important options hidden in Windows Vista that will give some boost in performance.

Download Vista SP2 - New Service Pack for Windows Vista

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:52:03 PDT

The latest service pack both for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista includes all the updates delivered since SP1. Therefore, make sure that you are running the previous version of Service Pack before installing the new one.

It Supports new types of hardware and simplifies deployment for all users.

Procedure

SP1: Read first the Notable Changes and Reminders in SP1, Download and Install the previous Service pack.
SP2: Choose which type do you want (DVD ISO or the standalone installer) and Download the File.
Simply launch the installer afterwards and follow the instructions
After you successfully installed Vista SP2, you can run the Cleanup tool (compcln.exe in command prompt) to permanently install the Service Pack and save more disk Space.

Important Changes that you will noticed: Stability and Performance

Quick Tip: Speed up Minimize and Maximize of Window in Windows Vista

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:37:17 PDT

To see is to believed: For two days now, I am trying to emulate the speed of Windows 7 in Vista. One feature that can be access by anyone is increasing the speed of maximizing and minimizing a window by removing the animation feature.

Simply press Windows Key + R to launch the Run Window and type rundll32.exe Shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL SysDM.cpl,,3

Alternatively, you can press Win+Pause and once the System Window opens click the “Advance system settings” located at the left side of the window. Afterwards UAC will open, just push the Continue button.

In Performance Group, Click the Settings Button. Performance option window will open and in Visual Effect Tab click the “Custom:” option.

Simply uncheck Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing and hit the Apply Button.

That’s it.

Proof: Disable the feature and open a Picture (.jpg or png) in Pictures folder using Windows Photo Gallery.

I’m sure you’ll noticed a huge difference… especially if Windows Vista SP2 is already installed. It’s close to Windows 7 speed.

Enjoy :D

Clean-up your Registry using RegistryBooster 2009

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:11:05 PDT

I would like to thank Uniblue.com for this month donation in this blogsite. It will help me maintain and create more products faster… Thank you very much!

The truth is, they did not ask me to write something about their product. However, when I tried it out, I was amazed because it was very very easy to use.

The product is good. It will help you automate finding problems easily.

Also, the most important thing… It will let you create a backup before cleaning your registry.

It’s a must to try.

CLICK HERE

Enjoy! :)

If you want to learn more about the registry and what can you do about it. Check out my Tips:

Windows Vista Tips and Secrets, Tricks, Tweaks, Unlocks and Downloads

Also… Please check out my other Softwares related to Registry Booster 2009:

Read Here

Getting Computer Specs, Performance and Speed Information in Windows 7 and Vista

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:54:09 PDT

If you want to buy a new laptop, netbook or PC. There are several simple ways to check the specifications and performance if it is running in Windows Vista or 7.

Windows Experience Index score indicates the overall capability and performance of your PC or for simple explanation it is a free benchmark tool that will guide you in buying a new computer. You can access them through Performance Information and Tools Window.

Speed and Performance Information

Simply type “Performance info” in Start Menu Search and press the Enter Key.

You can re-check the values by clicking “update my score” to prevent yourself from being trick if the wei scores was hack. You can also check in Windows 7 from my previous article – click here.

What do these numbers mean?

You can click the link to open the help documentation by Microsoft as shown in the picture above.

Monitoring the Performance in real-time

If you want to check the computers performance using the task manager. Simply Press CTRL+Shift+Esc to launch the tool and click the Performance Tab.

You can also make it like a widget… Read here

Checking the specifications of the computer

There are several ways to check the hardware specifications. One of them is by launching the Old tool called DirectX Diagnostic Tool.

Simply Press Win+R > type “dxdiag” without quotes and you can check and see the overall System Summary Information, Display (or Video Card Information – really useful!), Sound and Input devices.

or you can also launch a more detailed view of System Information using msinfo32.exe tool.

Enjoy! :)

Standard Battery Benchmark will accelerate Innovation

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:16:32 PDT

AMD is proposing a simple and realistic benchmark using only two parameters: Active Time and Resting Time. For simple explanation – Best Case and Worse Case.

If all the manufacturers will agree to this idea, I think it will accelerate the research and development because it will put some pressure to big companies to invest on extending the life of batteries in the future.

It will start a good competition that will benefit the users and the world.

Thanks Mr. David Pogue of Nytimes.com for the video.

How to Remove Invalid “Open With” Menu Program Entry

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:04:33 PDT

In Windows 7 and Vista, there is no option or easy way to clean-up any incorrect Open with Menu items.

Today, I’ll give several ways to remove any wrong program from the list.

Open the powerful Registry Editor by typing “regedit” in Start Menu Search

Go to the following Subkey:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts

Instance 1:

Next, find the corresponding extension. e.g. .txt

Click OpenWithList

MRUList data value ab means a and b will be included in the list (notepad and google chrome). If you want to remove Google Chrome. Just change the Value data of MRUList to a only.

How about Visual Basic and C#?

Simply navigate to .txt in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt\OpenWithProgids

simply delete the two registry entries…

That’s it!

You can also backup first using the Export option.

Note: Back-Up First Before Removing any entry

Instance 2:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.mp3\OpenWithProgids

Choose and Simply delete the binary value type registry entry of the program you want to remove.

Instance 3:

If instance 1 seems confusing because many program is listed but not included in the list, browse the file extension like the path below and you’ll noticed a registry subkey that corresponds to the Program.

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\OpenWithList

Again, simply delete the subkey.

Instance 4:

Some programs like mspaint.exe is very difficult to remove. Go to the path below and delete the corresponding supported file type such as .bmp, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif and .png

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\mspaint.exe\SupportedTypes

Difficult? Please stay tuned for the next version of WinBubbles!

If I find again new ways to delete the wrong program in Open with menu, I’m going to update this article.

Be careful and don’t forget to Backup… Enjoy! :)

HideDrivesWithNoMedia

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:30:19 PDT

This is a new registry value added in Windows 7 that will let you hide empty drives in My Computer Window.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Type “regedit” in Start Menu Search, open the Registry Editor and go to the Registry key or folder above.

You’ll see the dword type HideDrivesWithNoMedia is set by default to 1.

It corresponds to checked option in Folder Options

If unchecked, HideDrivesWithNoMedia will be set to zero.

Check out more about the hidden option in my new Windows 7 Blogsite. Click here

Enjoy!

To all Websites that Violates my License Agreement

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:26:36 PDT

This time I will take it seriously. To all websites (including main companies) that violates my license agreement will be reported to their advertising partners such as Google Adsense, Ad Brite and others. I will file a complaint to Google, their respective web hosting company and other legal things that I can do.

Change it now when you have still time.

License Agreement

Other Announcements

I’ll be busy for few days or weeks. I have many work to do regarding my software(s) and some personal things that I left behind because of RegDevelop and Windows 7. I’ll try to post new articles, login to monitor everything If I can.

I’m sorry I have no time for now.

How to Copy & Paste Text from CMD or Command Prompt Window

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:50:43 PDT

This is an old tip but useful in everyday Windows Geek computing. Some of the articles in the internet uses the Title Window to copy text. My Tip will let you directly copy Text from your old DOS-like command line interpreter screen.

While googling and randomly reading articles from the web (getting to sleep). I noticed the instructions to copy Text from Cmd tool.

Right-Click the Title Window > Edit > Mark

I’ve been using a different procedure for a very long time now. Maybe since Windows 2000 and XP. I don’t remember.

Just Right-Click the screen then Choose the Mark option.

That’s it! :D

Simply select the Text that you want to copy by highlighting the text. No need to press Shift key and arrow keys.

To copy the Text: Push the Mouse Right-Click Button.

or press Ctrl+C

The text has been copied to your Clipboard… You can now paste the data to any application such as notepad, wordpad or MS Office.

Still works in Windows 7 and Vista!

Please my other Tips.

Enjoy~

Innovation Wave – Users will become more Happy Soon

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:58:22 PDT

This is the list of New Products recently that I think has a fair and big chance of hitting the jackpot.

Windows 7

Windows 7 is the new operating system by Microsoft. The OS is fast, stable, user experience is amazing and few annoyances. The good thing in this OS is that it will run on low end PCs.

For more information about Windows 7, check out the article from Wikipedia and my new blog dedicated to Windows 7 tips and tricks.

Google Wave

Google Wave is the new project by Google designed to unite different messaging technology into one. It is an open-source computing platform that will merge e-mail, instant messaging and social networking.

Watch the Google Wave Developer Preview at Google I/O 2009. It’s really cool… Nice!

For developers check out some Google Wave API samples.

Project Natal

It is a new way to play games: no controller is required. Personally, I think the project is possible. I have seen some small science technology projects that utilizes only the camera to analyze the movements and play games. If they added sensors for more accurate detection. It’s possible.

Watch the advertisement at Youtube.com and I’m sure you’ll be amazed.

Bing

Bing is the new Search Engine develop by Microsoft. They said it was designed to compete with Yahoo and Google but I don’t see any competition because some of it’s features are different.

I will use Google to search anything but certainly I’ll use the Image Seach by Bing. why? It’s a man thing. :D

Check out Bing and try some of it’s features.

I’ll add more soon…

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Please checkout my new Software called RegDevelop, IDE for Geeks! It’s first of a kind.

Open the Hidden Shutdown Dialog Window in Windows 7 and Vista

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:16:55 PDT

You can launch or get the old Shutdown Dialog window in Windows XP by using the Classic Start Menu.

Also, you can do this in Windows Vista by changing the options.

But, I guess most of us doesn’t use any more the classic Start Menu especially in Windows Vista because of the Start Menu Search feature.

If you miss the old times and just want to see the old shut down dialog box. No problem! Without switching to classic Start Menu, you can still launch the Window.

Works in Windows 7 too!

No more classic Start Menu in Windows 7? No problem…

Simple rule: Just make sure that the Desktop is in Focus and then, Press Alt+F4. That’s it!

You can click the Desktop

and Press Alt+F4

You can also use the keyboard shortcut in Windows 7 and Vista: Win+D to minimize all the Window and then Press Alt-F4. That’s it!

Cool thing…

The Hidden Trick in Windows XP… CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + Cancel Button to cleanly close the Explorer. Works too!

Great for installing or applying some tweaks and if you like to shutdown the explorer process in a different way.

But I guess you’ll use other ways to close the Windows Explorer.

Enjoy~

Free Vista Password Reset Tool – How to Create a USB Recovery Disk

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:16:13 PDT

Prevention is better than Cure: This is one of the useful feature of Windows Vista. There is a built-in USB password reset feature that will let you backup the user account and password information. Just incase you forget your password, lose the smart card or when your fingers was cut by accident… :D

You can still accessed the account by resetting the password.

Open the start menu and simply click the User Account Picture

User Accounts Window will open and click the Create a password reset disk located at the left side part of the window.

Forgotten Password Wizard will open and simply click the Next Button

Change and Set the location of the disk

Enter the current password

If the account doesn’t have a password, leave the box blank (useless junk procedure… no password!)

Finished.

Just like what Microsoft said, Keep it in a safe place. (secret)

Easy right? Well, Most of the Geeks will launch the User Account Window by pressing Win+R and type Control Userpasswords.

How to use? Enter any incorrect password and Just Click the Reset Password during logon.

For me, I’ll just hack Utilman.exe and create a hidden backdoor in Windows Vista. So that, I can reset any user accounts any time without knowing the password. :D

The procedure is almost the same in Windows Seven. Only the Location of the link for the tool was changed.

Enjoy!!!

Big Change: Windows 7 System Requirements

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:43:59 PDT

Microsoft gave us a glimpse about the minimum requirements and specifications for a computer running in Windows 7. Even if you install the OS in a 3-year-old PC, Windows 7 will work fast.

Here’s the quick list:

Processor speed
1 GHz 32-Bit or 64-bit processor or higher

Hard disk space
16 GB of available disk space

Memory (RAM)
1 GB of system memory or more

Graphics card
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme)

One user asked me… “I want to Download Windows Seven. How Big is Windows 7 Installer setup”?

Almost 3/4 of DVD is used. You need:

Optical Drive
DVD-R/W Drive

Others
Internet Connection for Windows Updates

They also said that there is a possibility that it may also run on a less powerful pc but they can’t guarantee the results.

Edit Windows 7 Windows Experience Index (WEI) Score

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:21:59 PDT

Netbooks users surely will ask a question when they find out that the WEI score of the newly bought mini-laptop is very low.

The Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT), is a benchmarking tool by Microsoft that computes various performance of a computer running in Windows 7, Vista and Windows Server 2008. The ratings are displayed as Windows Experience Index score which corresponds to the lowest computed subscore of a particular component.

Processor
RAM (Memory)
Graphics
Gaming Capability
Primary hard disk

It ranges from 1.0 to 5.9 in Windows Vista and between 1.0 to 7.9 for Windows 7.

Hack and Change to 9.9 WEI Score - Vista Hack?

Read more at Blog.UnlockForUs.Org

[Free] How to Watch and Download PBS-NOVA Programs: Science and Technology in Full Episodes

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:50:47 PDT

This is the coolest Discovery Channel and National Geographic like Movies in Youtube. By the way, It’s FREE!!! Sad to say, for now the pageviews are very low.

This is a reponse to Mr. ikh question: “Hi, Can you make this work… I want vids from PBS. http://www.youtube.com/show?p=lwRWg1czcnk”

Thanks for asking!

The Great Robot Race: The Race of the Century

In this race there are no drivers. It’s the first race ever that the machines takes all the decisions.

I remember I watched this movie with my friends while working in Japan. This is the Best Robot Race I’ve ever seen! Nice Stanley!!!

Go Robo-Geeks!!! Someday I will make one… I have something for Stanley :D

Note: Downloading Youtube Videos needs permission to the uploader.

Saving Clips for Offline Viewing

Youtube File Hack 1.5, lets you to download these in two ways. One in Internet Explorer and in Google Chrome Bookmarks. Both of them is the Best way to Download Science and Technology Episodes from NOVA.

Downloading The Movies in Full Episodes in Internet Explorer

Using Youtube File Hack Tool makes it easier to download them at once. You don’t need to watch it first and download. Just go to the List and Right-Click > Download… Choose the MP4 Format > CTRL+V for the Filename. That’s it!

PROS: Usability is great because of CTRL+V to Paste the Filename automatically. Also, You don’t need to open the Video.

CONS: You need to do more clicks

Adding the Bookmark in Google Chrome

Google Chrome is the lightest Web Browser app. It will only install and run in User-Level mode. If you don’t want to install the IE-Tweak and you want a simple and Faster way of Downloading the videos. It’s simple! Just Download Youtube File Hack Tool and Open Setup.exe and Click the Add Bookmark Button. Then Open Google Chrome and Start Downloading Youtube Videos!

PROS: Fast and no installation, just a Bookmark addition.

CONS: You need to change the Filename Manually and You need to open the video first.

I suggest to install both features… so that whatever browser you are using, you can save the videos. Read the Setup instructions first.

You don’t want to use Youtube File Hack

Ok, If you don’t want to download and use the program. You can add the bookmarks manually. Read Here, It is a Cross-Platform and Cross-Browser Youtube File Downloader.

It’s awesome in Windows 7, MP4 format is now supported by default.

Enjoy!!!

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Windows Vista Home Premium is Asking for Product Key Activation

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:33:52 PDT

Several months ago I went to another place – actually it was Singapore. I always love to explore new places, people and interesting cultures. I stayed there for three weeks. Before I arrived, my good old best friend went to ACER service center to fix his computer.

During my stay, after several weeks with no problem, Windows Vista just stops working and asking for product key. Isn’t that odd?

“This is my newly installed laptop and I've just sent it to ACER to fix. I’m doing important things right now… and this thing happened. I’m calling ACER right-now.”

I told him to calm down and let me take a look first. Maybe it is just a security thing of Microsoft for anti-piracy. I realized that WinGuggle (my software to backup Windows Vista Serial Key) will not work this time.

“Why don’t you enter the product key at the back of your computer?”

It works!

After that, I noticed that not all IT or programmers knows the OS well, It seems most of them are busy or focus only in one aspect (Database for him). But when it comes to other things… They don’t know anymore even if it’s simple and related to computers.

Here’s the picture in real situation:

Most of the laptops now:

No installation Disc (ACER, ASUS, HP and others). That’s why I always like DELL. The installer is included and you can customize everything but their International Service Centers is not that good compared to HP. HP Support in my experiences is among the best.
If you removed the sticker and lost it, that’s a huge problem if you don’t have the installation disc and the warranty is over.

Hope this will help others too! :)

Easily Remove or Set the OEM Logo and Support Information in Windows 7/Vista/XP

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 23 May 2009 05:49:19 PDT

If you installed the Free released version of Windows 7, you will find out that there is no Original Equipment Manufacturer information like DELL, HP, ACER, ASUS and Lenovo logo.

Using WinBubbles-Lite 2009 you can separately customize or add a Logo in the System Properties, and Performance Information and Tools Window.

Also, you’ll noticed that when you set the logo in Performance Information and Tools Window, there is a difference between the size or layout in Windows 7 and Vista.

The Logo became flat or wider in Windows 7.

Windows Vista

That’s why I provided a separate Windows 7 OEM Logo Customization tool in WinBubbles-Lite 2009.

Hidden Tip for Windows 7 and Vista: User Accounts Pictures can be use as a logo. Just go to "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures" folder. If you can’t find the directory, press Alt-T > Folder Options > View Tab and Select “Show hidden files and folders”

Simply Click the blank PictureBox to Add the logo, Put the information and press “Alt-A” or Click the Apply Button. That’s it!

For Windows XP Users: Read here

For Vista Users, Please read more about: Branding your Windows Vista Computer (especially the last part)

Removing the Logo in Windows 7, Vista and XP

If you don’t care about customizing the Logo separately, I’ll suggest to use WinGuggle. The latest version: WinGuggle 1.6, is now an all-in-one tool that will let you Remove, Add or change the Logo and Support Information in Windows 7/Vista/XP.

Simply Click the “X” Button > Apply Button and It will remove the Logo and OEM Information in your Computer.

To Restore: Push the Reset to Default Button.

That’s it… Enjoy!

Skip the Welcome Screen in Windows 7/Vista/XP

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:45:54 PDT

Almost a year ago… I used to work in one of the 100% - subsidiaries of one of the biggest companies in the world – actually it is included in the Top Fortune 500 companies and they have different products and Engineering Services like Ship Building, Weapons, Power Plants and many more. I worked in Power Plant Manufacturing and Engineering for almost 4 years as a DCS Engineer and later became a Design Engineer 2.

I remember my local team leader at home asked me when I was sent to Japan for work:

“How can I remove or disable entering of passwords in Windows?”

I was lazy and just said “Just removed the password?” :D

Windows Vista

Last time, I wrote a short article in Windows Vista, read here:

Windows 7

The procedure is the same in Windows 7…

Read the Article in Windows Vista and use the netplwiz utility. That’s it!

Using the Registry in Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP Home and Professional

Although all of these can be done using the registry, I will not recommend that because your password will be seen directly.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

and create a new DefaultPassword string value and set your password.

Finally, set the three registry settings below:

DefaultUserName (String)
DefaultDomainName (String)
AutoAdminLogon (DWORD), set to 1

Windows XP Advanced User Accounts Window

The Advanced User Accounts Wizard only set these values and the password is not included (Great!)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

DefaultUserName (String)
DefaultDomainName (String)
AutoAdminLogon (DWORD), from 0 to 1 if activated.

Just launch the command Control Userpasswords2 from your Run Window

and the procedure is now the same in Windows 7 and Vista, Read Here.

That’s it!

Enjoy! :)

How to Add or Put Message Before Login in Windows 7/Vista/XP

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 23 May 2009 06:21:10 PDT

A long time ago in a far away land… I used to live in a place in the other side of the country – actually it was my hometown in the old days. My sister asked me, “How can I set a message after I finished using the computer?“

This is a useful tip that many users doesn’t know. Most of us are sharing the computer to our family members. Now you can create a custom display message for them before using your computer. Companies often use this to show warnings.

Works in any Windows Installation!

Ok, I know your a geek read here:

If you don’t want to mess things up in your computer. WinBubbles-Lite 2009 is here to save your day!

1. Download the program and extract the file.

2. Input the Title in the Caption part, your message and Click the Apply Button or simply press Alt-A.

3. Click the View button to test.

That’s it!

Simple, safe and useful…

Especially for me, I always forget small things because I’m doing a lot of things.

Anyway, Enjoy!

Windows Vista and Youtube, Included in the List of Failures - Time.com

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:43:30 PDT

When Vista was launched, PC Magazine said, "Call it a nice-to-have product rather than a must-have." Microsoft recently announced its first quarterly revenue drop in 23 years. – Time.com

I can say… Overall Windows Vista is a good product. If you will compute all the savings that you can get by buying a Windows Vista (or Windows 7) PC. Then, that’s the time you will realize that it is a must product.

If you're the CEO of Microsoft, you have 3-5 times more advance and less maintenance product up to date and if released, it will affect several companies and maintenance will go down especially anti-virus, maintenance software companies and old machines, what will you do?

Of course, you need to release a mid or level by level product so that companies and consumers can adapt the change slowly. I think Microsoft is not that dumb to release something that will change everything quickly.

I know, Windows Vista and Windows 7 is capable to decrease the shares of Anti-Virus Companies in Consumer and Business Market. But it needs some time to adapt. Especially hardware… and I think, that’s the reason why Windows Vista was released. It was designed to educate people, to adapt the change slowly and move on…

We all know that If you will compare Windows XP to 98. There is a huge difference and that’s why Windows XP is great. It balances everything… Maintenance, Security and Hardware requirements.

If you will design a system with the same requirements, Do you need to buy a new PC?

In November 2006, Google (GOOG) bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. There is a fairly good chance that the search company will never get a return on that investment. YouTube has not come up with a model to make money by either selling advertising or charging for premium content, even though it has an a enormous audience and library of content. – Time.com

For me, Youtube.com should not be included in the list. Google is more on a science oriented company. A company that focuses and invests in the future rather than a business oriented entity. Five to Ten years from now, I will predict that Youtube will become a huge success. The investment will return slowly but the potential of a huge spark is there.

All they need is to create several websites and goods that utilizes its services. Be more creative.

Setup Documentation – New Youtube File Hack 1.5

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:59:15 PDT

Youtube File Hack 1.5 will now start to make downloading Youtube Videos easier and fast in any web browser. It will combine all my Youtube Tips and Tricks. Currently, the supported browsers are Internet Explorer and Google Chrome.

Google Chrome

To install, Simply Click the “Add Bookmarks” Button.

Maybe some of you already read my favorite bookmarks hack. Instead of adding that one by one in your browser, I wrote and included a program that will add the Bookmarks in just one click.

There is no problem in downloading .flv or flash videos and High-Quality MP4 Youtube Videos. Most of the video now in Youtube can be downloaded in both format.

Except for 720P HD or High-Definition Youtube videos. Check the HD Logo first and simply click the bookmarks. That’s it!

Internet Explorer 7 and 8

The small and intelligent Youtube Downloader called YTH-light was optimized and re-written in C#. Now it’s only 19kb in size. It is the default way in downloading Youtube Videos in Internet Explorer.

In IE, Just Right-Click and Download, Choose the Format and CTRL+V for the Filename. Simple things matters…

Optimized by design, The program doesn't stick anything that you can’t remove and makes your computer unstable. Also, it doesn't run on a background.

Tested in Windows Vista, XP, Windows 7 32-Bit and 64-Bit Version

How to Install

Just Click the “Setup IE Right-Click Menu”
RECOMMENDED: Read the techniques in using the tool and Log-off your computer and Login again.
When you first use the right click menu, Uncheck the “Always ask before opening this file” and Click the Run Button.

Uninstall / Remove the Context Menu: For beginners, the uninstall procedure of the previous version of Youtube File Hack is somewhat hard to see because it is written in the last page of the documentation.

In the new version, simply click “Uninstall / Remove Button”. That’s it!

Easy Right? Enjoy!!!

Sample Screenshots

Playing Transformers 2 Revenge of the Fallen Official Trailer in High-Quality MP4.

The 720P High Definition video fits exactly in my 1280 wide laptop resolution.

Great!

TweakUI For Windows 7 : The Ultimate Tweaker?

noreply@blogger.com (LawrenceAlbert) — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:31:59 PDT

WinBubbles already received a lot of recognition in Windows Vista. And for that, Thank you to all the websites and authors that helped me to share the tool. WinBubble for Windows 7 will not participate in any competition regarding who’s the Ultimate Windows Customization and Tweaker for Windows 7.

I will let the users decide and the great authors around the world.

I don’t believed that competition will give innovation. Inspiration, dedication, good and bad experiences will push the creation of a great product.

The truth is, at first I designed these tools because of the problems I had, some annoying User experiences, interesting concepts and dreaming to create a great software for everybody.

Not for Competition.

Well, If I can only have three sets of brains so that I will create products also in Mac, Linux and Windows at the same time.

That would be great.

The problem is, I have less experience with Linux and totally no experience with the expensive Mac.

Fortunately, I have this hands of luck in programming and learning. I sit down and saw the free C# book given by Microsoft, and got interested with it.

IDEAS just came to me

After 7-8 weeks of designing and writing program in C#, RegDevelop was created. So, There is always a possibility that I can create also in other platforms. But I don’t know. If somebody will donate a Mac, new Linux Machine, a dozen books both programming and OS information. maybe… When I am programming and writing articles, It’s not like every hour I have this luck. It just pops up like a bubbles…

RegDevelop

RegDevelop will enable novice to advance users to create the next TweakUI for Windows 7. Just read the instructions and tutorials first.

This time, novice users will have the opportunity to learn and if interested, they might go into programming, like the advance users.

Advance users maybe will only use RegDevelop to create sample applications but I think It is better for them to write their own softwares using Visual Studio, Borland or any IDE Tools.

So, Please try to use RegDevelop and hopefully, any of you will create the Ultimate Windows 7 Tweaker (and Customization tool).

IDEAS will always be a part of innovation.

- Lawrence Albert -