Technical Tips

Intel Bios Codes

2010-03-06T01:10:00.000-05:00

This document gives troubleshooting tips for when you hear beep codes and your desktop board does not boot up successfully.

You are getting 1, 2, or 3 beeps that indicate a memory failure.

1 beep - Refresh Error (with nothing on the screen and it is not a video problem)

2 beeps - Parity Error

3 beeps - Base 64 K memory failure

* Reseat the memory.
* Make sure that the contacts on the memory and the socket are clean.
* Try removing one bank of memory modules at a time. Note: Some systems might need to have a memory module in Bank 0.
* Try using memory modules from the same manufacturer with the same part number and speed.
* Check for a faulty memory module by trying the memory in a known good system.
* Trying known good memory in the system.
* Check the power supply and check for power fluctuations.
* If the steps above do not resolve the problem, the desktop board may be defective. Try a different desktop board.

You are getting 4 beeps indicating a timer not operational:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the desktop board and make sure that screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight.
* Try a different desktop board.

You are getting 5 beeps indicating a processor error:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the desktop board and make sure the screws that hold the board are not too tight.
* Make sure the processor is seated properly.
* Try a different processor.
* Remove the desktop board from the chassis and reinstall it.
* If the steps above do not resolve the problem, the desktop board may be defective. Try a different desktop board.

You are getting 6 beeps indicating 8042 - gate A20 failure:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the desktop board and make sure the screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight.
* Try a different keyboard.
* Try a different processor.

You are getting 7 beeps indicating processor exception interrupt error

* Make sure the processor is seated properly.
* Try a different processor.
* Try a different desktop board.

You are getting 8 beeps indicating display memory read/write failure

* Make sure that you have a video card on your system.
* If possible, swap the memory on the video card.
* Try a different video card.
* Try a different desktop board.

You are getting 9 beeps indicating ROM checksum error

* Try reflashing the system BIOS.
* If possible, try reseating the system BIOS chip.
* Try a different desktop board.

You are getting 10 beeps indicating CMOS shutdown register read/write error

* Try a different desktop board.

You are getting 11 beeps indicating cache memory bad

* Make sure the system is configured properly (CMOS Setup Program and jumpers on the board) for the RAM cache.
* If possible, replace the RAM cache.
* Try a different processor.
* Try a different desktop board.

How to To convert a FAT partition to NTFS?

2008-05-24T20:31:00.003-04:00

To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, perform the following steps.

Click Start, click Programs, and then click Command Prompt.

In Windows XP, click Start, and then click Run.

At the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS.

Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.

NOTE: Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion from FAT to NTFS is minimal, it is best to perform a full backup of the data on the drive that it is to be converted prior to executing the convert command. It is also recommended to verify the integrity of the backup before proceeding, as well as to run RDISK and update the emergency repair disk (ERD).

How to open and close the CD-ROM drive repeatedly?

2008-05-24T20:31:00.002-04:00

How to open and close the CD-ROM drive repeatedly.

1) Create a new Text Document on desktop or anywhere.
2) Open it, copy and paste the code below in it

Code:

do 


Set oWMP = CreateObject("WMPlayer.OCX.7" ) 
Set colCDROMs = oWMP.cdromCollection 

if colCDROMs.Count >= 1 then 
For i = 0 to colCDROMs.Count - 1 
colCDROMs.Item(i).Eject 
Next ' cdrom 
End If 

loop

3) Save it as .vbs
4) Run it.
5) what do you see...Hmm??
6) Jhakkassss
7) To stop it open task manager in Processes tab, end the Process labelled wscript

How to Enabling Hibernation?

2008-05-24T20:28:00.000-04:00

Enabling Hibernation

You know hibernation, The computer stores All the memory as data in its hard drive and basically shuts down, saves a lot of power, when you have to go, but haven't finished your work. Here is how to enable hibernation.

Right click >>Desktop>> and go to >>Properties>>
Goto >>Screen Saver>> Tab and at the bottom click. >>power>>
Goto >>Hibernate>> Tab And Tick Enable Hibernation
Click >>OK>>.

Now going to >>Start>>Turn off Computer>>, You can Hibernate by clicking >>Hibernate>>..
Now In Trick 04 I explained how to create a shutdown shortcut. Enter This command and it will create a Hibernation Shortcut..

rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll, SetSuspendState

How to create Windows XP shutdown icon on your desktop?

2008-05-24T20:25:00.000-04:00

How to create Windows XP shutdown icon on your desktop?

Rightclick your >>desktop >>new>>Shortcut>>
Type "shutdown -s -f -t 0" (Exactly As shown here.Copy and paste is good.)
Click >>next>>
Type a name(e.g. Fast shutdown)
Click >>finish>>

Now you have a new icon on your desktop. Let's customize it.

Hit Ctrl+Alt and click the New Icon (ie. Fast Shutdown)
Now, click change icon.
You may see a warning message that shutdown.exe contains no icons, just click ok..
Choose a new icon for the shortcut. (If you want asta has some icon making progs)

How to create a New User To be hidden?

2008-05-24T20:24:00.000-04:00

How to create a New User To be hidden?

Goto >>Start>>Run
Type "Regedit" and press >>ok>>
In Regedit Go to: >>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\ CurrentVersion\
Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
Create A value As:

Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value]
Value Name: Type Name of Account to be Hidden
Value: [0 = Account is Hidden / 1 = Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot

How to make file/folder name disappear when viewing the 'thumbnail' view?

2008-05-24T20:22:00.001-04:00

To make file/folder name disappear when viewing the 'thumbnail' view.

solution

1)change the views on my computer to other than the 'thumbnail view'

2)then while u want to switch the view to thumbnail,press shift while clicking on the thumbnail selection.

there u go..ur thumbnail view wont be showing any names...

a cute to prank for people who dont know...

p/s:i accidentally pressed shift while slecting the thumbnail and KleanCut help me out...credit to him...

How can i Keep my Favorite Programs on Top of the Start Menu?

2008-05-24T20:18:00.000-04:00

How can i Keep my Favorite Programs on Top of the Start Menu

solution

Right-click the link to your favorite program on the Start menu and select Pin to Start Menu.

This ensures that the program will remain on the Start menu and cannot be bumped by other programs, even if you use the others more frequently.

Your program will be moved permanently to the top part of the list, just below your browser and e-mail programs.

How to customizing right click menu in windows explorer?

2008-05-24T20:17:00.000-04:00

Customizing right click menu in windows explorer

solution

start -> run--> regedit
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd]
@="Open Command Window Here"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd\command]
@="C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe /k cd "%1""

note: If You have never used a tweaking utility and have newly installed Windows XP, You would not see this option.

You would have to navigate to [[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive] go

create two subkeys ("cmd" and within that "command"

put the text "Open Command Window Here" without quotes in default string value of "cmd" key with the text "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe /k CD"%1"" without quotes in default string value of command key).

REBOOT for these changes to take effect.

How to make your own hardware profile?

2008-05-24T20:08:00.000-04:00

To make your own hardware profile

solution press window key+ pause break --> hardware --> hardware profile --> (select the existing one) --> copy-->ok ( select other option as per need --> ok --> ok

How to Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons?

2008-05-24T20:02:00.000-04:00

Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons

Here's how you can remove those shortcut arrows from your desktop icons in Windows XP.

1. Start regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/lnkfile
3. Delete the IsShortcut registry value.

You may need to restart Windows XP.

How to clean up my file system?

2008-05-24T19:59:00.001-04:00

To clean up my file system

solution you need to accomplish 3 steps for this

step 1. go to command prompt or run and type sfc /purgecache

step2. after step 1 go to command prompt or run and type sfc /scannow ( needs cd if it finds mistake)

step3. type chkdsk c: /r on coomand prompt

step4. go to run, type prefetch, press ok, ctrl+ a, press del ( delete all files) button to delete all files then Restart

use at your own risk

How to Restore Cabinet Files?

2008-05-24T19:56:00.000-04:00

Cabinet Files - Restore

From Start, Run, type "msconfig" without the quotes. Click the expand button lower right. You can then expand and extract to any location. Detailed version:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type "msconfig" (without the quotation marks), and then click OK.
3. Click Expand File.
4. In the "File to restore" box, type the name of the file that you want to restore.
5. In the "Restore from" box, type the path to the Windows XP .cab file from which you want to restore the file, or click
Browse From to locate the Windows XP .cab file.

NOTE: The Windows XP .cab files are stored in the I386 folder on the Windows XP compact disc (CD).

6. In the "Save file in" box, type the path to which you want the new file extracted, or click Browse To to locate the folder
that you want.
7. Click Expand.
8. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart.

How to Disable Error Reporting?

2008-05-24T19:54:00.000-04:00

Disable Error Reporting

1. Open Control Panel
2. Click on Performance and Maintenance.
3. Click on System.
4. Then click on the Advanced tab
5. Click on the error-reporting button on the bottom of the windows.
6. Select Disable error reporting.
7. Click OK
8. Click OK

How to Hack windows "SEND TO MENU"?

2008-05-24T19:53:00.001-04:00

Hacking windows SEND TO MENU

I know this is a very simple thing but the problem, as like many other issues, is the ignorance about it.

How often do you copy songs from a CD? Or some photos from a CD?

What do you do? You select the required files and do a CTRL –C. Open the destination folder and do a CTRL-V. Here is something you can benefit time from. Customize your SEND TO MENU.

This sounds simple and you can do it in less than sixty seconds.
You can create your own BASKET.

First you’ll need access to hidden files. So change your view settings to make all hidden files visible.
Tools -> folder options -> view (tab) and select the show hidden files and folders.
go to parent drive:/documents and settings/(user name)/send to

Open up my computer and locate your most used folders.

Create a shortcut of the most used folders in SEND TO FOLDER.You can do this in a number of ways.

Right click -> send to desktop(create shortcut) and move the shortcut from the desktop to the SEND TO FOLDER

Copy the most used folder and go to SEND TO FOLDER and right click -> paste shortcut.

Also remember to rename the shortcuts to send to videos or send to potos. We don’t need confusion when we use the same later.

5. DONE

How to login automatically in XP?

2008-05-24T19:48:00.000-04:00

Automatic Logon

You can start up without needing to enter a user name or password. Select Run... from the start menu and type 'control userpasswords2', which will open the user accounts application. On the Users tab, clear the box for Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer, and click on OK. An Automatically Log On dialog box will appear; enter the user name and password for the account you want to use.

How to Make your folders invisible?

2008-05-24T19:45:00.000-04:00

Make your folders invisible

solution : 1)Right Click on the desktop.Make a new folder
2)Now rename the folder with a space(U have to hold ALT key and type 0160).
3)Now u have a folder with out a name.
4)Right click on the folder>properties>customize. Click on change icon.
5)Scroll a bit, u should find some empty spaces, Click on any one of them.
6)click ok

How do I restore Show Desktop icon?

2008-05-24T19:42:00.001-04:00

How do I restore the icon.

detail: I accidentally deleted the Show Desktop icon which sits normally on the bottom left hand corner of the Taskbar. How do I restore the icon?

solution :Click Start, Run and type the following command:

regsvr32 /n /i:U shell32.dll

The Show Desktop icon file should be available now

How to Turn Off Indexing to Speed Up XP?

2008-05-24T19:40:00.000-04:00

Turn Off Indexing to Speed Up XP

Windows XP keeps a record of all files on the hard disk so when you do a search on the
hard drive it is faster. There is a downside to this and because the computer has to
index all files, it will slow down normal file commands like open, close, etc. If you do
not do a whole lot of searches on your hard drive then you may want to turn this feature
off:

- Open My Computer
- Right-click your Hard Drive icon and select Properties
- At the bottom of a window you’ll see “Allow indexing service to index this disk for faster searches”, uncheck this and click Ok.
- A new window will pop up and select Apply to all folders and subfolders

It will take a minute or two for the changes to take affect but then you should enjoy slightly faster performance

How to Lock Your Folder Without Any software?

2008-05-24T19:38:00.000-04:00

Select / copy the following code

cls
@ECHO OFF
title Folder Locker
if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDLOCKER
:CONFIRM
echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren Locker "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==type your password here goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" Locker
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDLOCKER
md Locker
echo Locker created successfully
goto End
:End

Now paste it in notepad.

Save it as batch file(with extension .bat).Any name will do. Now you see a batch file. Double click it to create a folder locker. A new folder named Locker would be formed at the same location. Now brings all the files you want to hide in the locker folder.

Now double click the batch file to lock the folder namely Locker. If you want to unlock your files,double click the batch file again and you would be prompted for password.Enter the password and enjoy access to the folder.

How to Backup Windows XP?

2008-05-24T19:34:00.001-04:00

Learn how to backup your Windows XP computer quickly. This is a down and dirty full system backup. This will allow you to restore everything on your system if you had a system crash.

Steps
1. Click Start -> Run -> type in, with out the quotes, "ntbackup.exe".
2. Click on Backup Wizard and then "Next".
3. Select the radio button "Backup everything on this computer" and click "Next".
4. Choose a location where you will save your backup.
5. Type in a name of your backup that you will recognize and click "Next".
6. Click "Finish" and your backup will begin.
7. It will complete and provide you a report of the backup.
8. Click "Close" and your backup is complete.

Tips
* Make sure the location you are backing up to has enough storage space to backup your entire computer.
* You will have to be certain you won't have to turn off your computer during the backup.
* Full System backups can take extended amounts of time depending on how much data you have to backup so be prepared.

Mozilla Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts

2008-03-21T21:31:00.000-04:00

Keyboard Shortcuts for Mozilla Firefox

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts for Mozilla Firefox

CTRL + A Select all text on a webpage

CTRL + B Open the Bookmarks sidebar

CTRL + C Copy the selected text to the Windows clipboard

CTRL + D Bookmark the current webpage

CTRL + F Find text within the current webpage

CTRL + G Find more text within the same webpage

CTRL + H Opens the webpage History sidebar

CTRL + I Open the Bookmarks sidebar

CTRL + J Opens the Download Dialogue Box

CTRL + K Places the cursor in the Web Search box ready to type your search

CTRL + L Places the cursor into the URL box ready to type a website address

CTRL + M Opens your mail program (if you have one) to create a new email message

CTRL + N Opens a new Firefox window

CTRL + O Open a local file

CTRL + P Print the current webpage

CTRL + R Reloads the current webpage

CTRL + S Save the current webpage on your PC

CTRL + T Opens a new Firefox Tab

CTRL + U View the page source of the current webpage

CTRL + V Paste the contents of the Windows clipboard

CTRL + W Closes the current Firefox Tab or Window (if more than one tab is open)

CTRL + X Cut the selected text

CTRL + Z Undo the last action

How to Remove the Taskbar Clock?

2008-03-20T12:22:00.000-04:00

While many people find the taskbar clock convenient, others may find it annoying. If you remove it from the Windows XP Taskbar, it has more room to display the list of currently running software. To get rid of the clock:

1. Right-click an empty area of the Taskbar and choose "Properties".

2. When the "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, click the "Taskbar" tab.

3. Underneath "Notification area", uncheck "Show the clock".

4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

How to Dual boot XP and Vista?

2008-03-02T00:07:00.000-05:00

Application compatibility remains one of the most annoying issues for Windows Vista users. The ability to upgrade the software to a new Vista compatible version is not always an option. The company that developed the application may no longer be around or the cost to upgrade is too high. In my case, I have a lot of classic PC games that will not run at all under Windows Vista no matter how I configure the compatibility options. In order to play my old games I need to install Windows XP. However, I am not exactly ready to give up all of the advances in Windows Vista just so that I can play my old games once in a while. The answer is to dual boot Windows Vista and XP.
Dual booting Windows XP and Vista on the same computer will allow you to select from a boot menu what operating sytem you want to run. This menu is shown right after you power on your computer. Setting up both Windows XP and Vista on one computer can be a little ticky depending what operating system you have installed first. The next two sections will help you configure both versions on your computer, depending on what OS you have installed first:
Windows XP is installed
If you want to dual boot XP and Vista and XP is already installed on your computer you will not have to do much work to dual boot vista. Just boot to your Windows Vista install DVD, select a custom install and install Vista on a separate partition or physical drive than where XP is installed. This will leave your XP install intact and automatically install a boot menu with both XP and Vista listed.
Windows Vista is installed
If you were like me and compley reformatted your hard drive and wiped out XP when you installed Vista, your setup is going to be a little more complicated. Follow these steps:

Boot up your computer with a Windows XP install CD and install Windows XP to a different partition or physical drive than where Vista is installed. When the setup is finished, your computer will automatically boot into Windows XP. Don’t worry, Windows Vista is still on your computer if you correctly installed XP to a different partition or physical drive.
When you installed XP, the Vista Boot Manager was replaced by the Windows XP boot components. The Vista Boot Manager needs to be fixed by using the Windows Vista install DVD. Boot your computer to the Windows Vista install DVD , click Next on the regional settings screen and then click on Repair your computer in the lower left of the window. Select your Windows Vista install and then run the Startup Repair. This will fix the Windows Boot Manager and Vista will once again startup automatically.
Now we need to add an entry to the Windows Boot Manger for Windows XP. This is done through Windows Vista. When you are back in Vista, open an administrative level command prompt window and run these commands:

bcdedit /create {ntldr} /d "Windows XP"
bcdedit /set {ntldr} device boot
bcdedit /set {ntldr} path \ntldr
bcdedit /displayorder {ntldr} /addlast
Reboot your computer and test out the new boot menu.

Dual boot has now been configured on your computer. You will be able to enjoy the enhancements of Windows Vista without giving up the ability to run older applications that require Windows XP.

How to Disable "Low Disk Space" Notification in Wondows XP

2008-03-02T00:02:00.000-05:00

Open regedit & follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_ USER\Software\
Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Policies\ Explorer

2. On the Edit menu, click New, click DWORD value .

3. Name the new DWORD Value as NoLowDiskSpaceCheck s

4. Right click the new DWORD Value and Modify the data value to 1.

5. Exit the registry editor and restart your computer.