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JOOMALA INSTALLATIONS FOR BEGINNERS STEP BY STEP

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step1:
Download joomala zip file from joomala website for download click here joomala

step2:
copy the zip file into in C:/ drive the wamp server in that www folder and exact the zip file and rename it joomala/myjoomala

step3:
open the localhost and click on myjoomala file

step4:
select the language which you lik to install
and click next

step5:
Pre-installation Check

PHP Version >= 4.3.10Yes

Zlib Compression Support Yes

- XML SupportYes

- MySQL SupportYes

MB Language is DefaultYes

MB String Overload OffYes

configuration.php Writable Yes

and click next

step6:

agree the license terms and click next

step7:

Database Configuration

1: set database type mysql

2: hostname is localhost

3:username is root dont give other username it will not expect

4:password nill/your password

5: finally database name mysql

step8:
FTP Configuration: default dont change anything and click next

step9:

Main Configuration

1: Enter the name of your Joomla! site like wehelpforU.com

2: your admin mail id

3:password

4:install default data if u

step 10:
finally your joomala installation finished
now go the the C: drive wamp server www folder myjoomala REMOVE THE INSTALLATION DIRECTORY
and click admin on right side of your menu

login
username -Admin
password-your password
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Motorola accelerates cutbacks and defends WiMAX stand

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Motorola is stepping up the pace of its cutbacks program, in the face of the recession and its own problems, but knows it also has to prove it can generate new products and business to keep the company afloat.

For the first half of the year, much of this effort will have to be focused on infrastructure, since the most embattled division, handsets, has an Android-centered turnaround plan that will only see products around midyear.

In the meantime, then, the healthier networks equipment units are seeking to instil confidence that Motorola is still making progress in new markets where there will be significant opportunities even during the downturn, and is pinning its colors on emerging and converged networks – notably WiMAX, LTE and fiber to the home.

According to Dan Moloney, president of the home and networks mobility unit, the company will focus most of its activities on converged broadband and ‘4G’, and will carry out projects in all three of its chosen technology platforms during 2009. The strategy gains some credibility from the dominant position that Motorola has in the newly merged Clearwire operator, the world’s most ambitious WiMAX-based mobile broadband plan. The vendor has 25 commercial WiMAX systems running so far, in 20 countries, and has trials and other projects in 49 countries.

And Moloney says LTE tests are progressing very well. “Our testing of LTE networks has demonstrated great forward movement .....we’re looking forward to carrying this commitment into 2009 and leading the market in further development and deployment of LTE technologies,” Moloney said.

However, the real test for 2009 will be whether Motorola can inject new life into its handset division and resurrect the plan to spin that off, perhaps in 2010. This will require strong implementation of the restructuring program announced last year, and this week, the company said it was accelerating the timeline. It has laid off 400 more employees in the fourth quarter than it had originally intended, incurring additional charges. In October, it unveiled a cost cutting program that included the loss of 3,000 jobs, with 1,500 coming in the fourth quarter. In fact, 1,900 people have now left, though the overall total has not, so far at least, been revised. The plan should save Motorola $800m during this year. Charges associated with the Q4 layoffs will now total $189m rather than $104m.

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MORE About the Proxy Servers

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A proxy server is a server that does something for a client computer. Proxy servers are commonly used for
several reasons:
1. To allow a network, notably those on a private IP address range to share an internet connection through a dial
up facility within a small network. There are many proxy server packages available, such including WinProxy
and NetProxy amongst the small and simple packages, right up to MS Proxy server at the complex level, or
packages such as Squid on a Unix machine.
2. Cache and store frequently accessed content, thus reducing internet requests to access the pages or download
files, especially if you have a low bandwidth connection or pay for connection time perhaps on a dialup or ISDN
connection.
3. The final reason for using a proxy server is to provide some form of security to the network, both in terms of
blocking access to undesirable web sites etc, and also any potential hackers following the connection back
would find the proxy machine first rather than the client computer, a lot more difficult to break into than if it is a
Windows PC direct. Having said that, no proxy server is 100% secure.
Proxies are configured through the Internet control panel’s Connections page on a per connection basis, because
different ISP’s use different servers, and using a server not local to your connection can and probably will
significantly slow down your connection.
Proxy servers typically run on port 8000 or 8080 on the host computer, although Squid runs on 3128 by default,
so the chances if you have incoming connections from such a port it is a proxy server making the connection.
In general, if a proxy server is available it is a good idea to use it, but should it be overloaded, e.g. if you have a
consistently slower than expected connection than it could be the server that becomes a bottleneck and it may be
an idea to remove it if possible.

Assigning of IP addresses.

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Apart from the private IP address ranges, which anybody can use, addresses are assigned globally by an organisation called IANA (The Internet Assigned Names and Numbers Authority).
This organisation assigns blocks of IP addresses to companies, including ISP's.
It is up to each companies IT staff how they use the addresses given, whether they give fixed addresses to each device, or use a DHCP server to disseminate IP address information to each computer on a network. It goes without saying that the DHCP server must have a fixed IP address as it cannot assign one to itself, and that there
can only be one DHCP server on a particular network at a particular time otherwise confusion will reign.

Subnetting How IP Addressing Became Less Wasteful

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When the Internet Protocol (or IP) was first introduced, there was a great deal of inflexibility in how IP addresses could be assigned. Though there were over 4 billion IP addresses available, they were split up in such a manner that there was a great deal of waste. As the Internet began evolving from a research tool used by the government and universities, the waste needed to be eliminated. A new version of addressing was in the works, but it would be years before it was ready and years after that until it could be implemented. Something was needed to stem the tide of IP address waste until a new addressing scheme could be implemented. There had to be a way to distribute addresses in a way that was more closely tailored to the needs of groups receiving them. For this reason, subnetting was introduced. IP subnetting is defined in RFC 950. It was originally introduce in 1985 and was later updated in RFC 1812 in the middle of 1995 to include Classless Inter Domain Routing (or CIDR). Its purpose was simple: to break down large blocks of IP addresses into smaller, more easily manageable blocks. The original subnets were known as classful subnets. This refers to the boundaries between the sections of an IP address. When writing out an IP address, there are four sections, known as octets because each contains 8 binary digits. In base ten (or decimal) format, they are written out along the following lines: 192.168.100.100. The octet boundaries became known as Class A, Class B, and Class C. In a Class A subnet, only the first octet remains the same. In other words, if you have a Class A block starting with 192.0.0.0, you would have every address up to 192.255.255.255. That's over 16 million addresses, which is many more than all but the largest of organizations would ever need. Since there are only 256 Class A blocks possible, it was hardly feasible to give them out to anyone who wanted them. Class B and Class C subnets are much the same, except that a Class B's first two octets are static and a Class C's first three blocks are static. This provides 65 thousand or 256 addresses, respectively. While slightly more manageable, this still provided many more addresses than small companies would need and placed an undue burden on Internet Service Providers (or ISPs) who were responsible for routing traffic to them. Subnet masks are the method by which a router is able to tell how many IP addresses are in a block. They are written out to show how many octets are free in a particular block. They are written out in a form similar to the IP addresses themselves, as they are in four octets, separated by periods. A Class A subnet mask is 255.0.0.0, stating that the first octet is 'full' and the other three are empty. Likewise, a Class B mask is 255.255.0.0 and a Class C mask is 255.255.255.0.

What Is IP Address? Can I Hide My IP Address?

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Whatever you might think, your Internet browsing is not actually a private
affair. Each of your use of the network is being tracked, including your
browsing histories, your chats, your blog and forum postings, etc. Even
though you might be using the Internet from within the secrecy of your
home, nothing actually is that secret. Your network's IP number lays bare
all your communication with the Internet.
IP refers to Internet Protocol. Every computer that is connected to the
network is provided an IP address by the service provider. The IP address
is actually a collection of four numbers. The first number indicates your
domain, the second number indicates your subnet, the third number
indicates your network and the very significant fourth number indicates
the host computer. By looking at all these four numbers of the IP address,
it can be found out which computer it belongs to.
Whenever you log on to the Internet, this IP address is relayed to the www.
When this happens, your computer is vulnerable to tracking. If you visit
any website, through the IP address it can be found out which computer
has accessed that website. Suppose it is a personal computer you are
operating from, then your name, age, telephone number, email id,
residential address and other identifying details can also be found out. In
other words, with the IP address, any computer in the world can be
tracked and that can lead to the owner of the computer.
Why are IP addresses tracked? Simple, for creating added security. When
the Internet was instituted, the system of identifying computers with IP
addresses was also begun. This was for defense purposes, so that no one
could take illegal advantages of the Internet. The process is continued
even today, with the only difference that it has become more refined.
Anyone who wishes to find the location of an IP address can do so, at a
fee.
Many people get all wound up when they hear about IP address. The first
question they ask is – can I hide my IP address? The answer is, yes. There
are methods by which your IP address can be masked or faked. There are
some software packages available that can route your computer's
connection through a fake IP relay system. This system will hide you IP
address and generate a fake one for you. This will be the IP address that
will go to the world wide web. These packages are available for retail and
download and are quite easy to install and use.
So, the next time someone asks you 'How can I hide my IP address?', you
tell them to get an IP masking software for themselves. With such a
device, you can enjoy your Internet experience without the worry that
some big daddy is watching you from somewhere.

How to troubleshoot the Router?

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INTRODUCTION:
WAN (wide area network) is a computer network which has broader vision than LAN,
such networks links cross metropolitan, regional or national boundaries. Or
normally it can be said that a network that uses routers and public communication
links are categorized to be a WAN. If comparing with Metropolitan area networks
(MAN), Campus area networks (CANs) which are usually confined to a room, building
or a city, WAN is expanded to international boundaries as well. The best known
example of Wan is Internet.
WAN can be used to connect LANs and other types of networks together, so that
computers and users at one location can be connected to the users and computers to
other locations. Many WANs are built for particular organization and some are
private as well. Other are built by Internet Service Provider (ISP), provide
connections from an organization's LAN to the Internet. WANs are often built by
using leased lines. At each end of leased line a router is connected to the LAN on
one side and a hub within the WAN on the other side. Packet switching and circuit
switching can be used for WAN connection instead of leased lines. Network
protocols including TCP/IP deliver transport and addressing functions.

WAN CONNECTIVITY AND DATABASE CONCEPTS:

For active WAN connectivity the concept of Monitoring and Troubleshooting Active
Directory Replication is very essential. This concept is elaborated in this
article. Replication is defined as a duplicate copy of similar data on the same or
a different platform or system. When we are using a directory service such as
Active Directory, the database of directory is being carried by all domain
controllers,so that when you want to contact a domain controller for use, there is
always a local copy available for use so that requests do not have to be sent over
the wide area network (WAN) repeatedly for efficient processing and higher speed.
When talking about Active Directory, replication takes place and if any change is
committed in the data then a copy of the Active Directory database is stored and
updated on all other participating domain controllers on network ,to ensure
active directory replication each copy of the database should be the same and
all domain controllers have to be synchronized.
In the following figure you can easily understand that how two sites are
connected using WAN link. Here you can see a common network with a domain
controller at each location. The main benefit of having a domain controller local
to your PC’s at each network side is to have requests are the PC’s for need of
services to speed up requests and in case of disaster recovery, which could happen
if WAN link is dropped, the local PCs are still able to find a local domain
controller to use. Keeping traffic off the wide area network (WAN) and containing
it to the local area network (LAN) is the best design practice you can implement.

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Firewall
A piece of software or dedicated hardware used to prohibit access to certain port/host combinations.
ftp: File Transfer Protocol
A way of transferring files between hosts on a TCP/IP network.
Host
Any device on the internet.
Host ID
The part of the IP address that identifies the specific host on the network.
Intranet
Use of internet protocols and software within a company/organisation for its own private use.
IP
Internet Protocol – the part of TCP/IP that provides for data transfer between hosts.
IP Address
The address(es) assigned to a particular host to allow it to communicate on a TCP/IP network. They are in the
form of a dotted quad aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd where each number is between 0 and 255.
IRC: Internet Relay Chat
A way of communicating in real time with multiple people across a TCP/IP network.
ISP: Internet Service Provider
A company that provides access to the internet for its customers.
Linuxconf
A piece of software for the Linux operating system used to make administration easier. It has a built in web
server interface.
Load balancing
The process of having multiple servers host the same resources and the load shared between them, invisibly to
the end user.
Loopback IP address
The IP address 127.0.0.1 with DNS name “localhost,” used to access resources on the local computer without
using network bandwidth.
Modem
A device used to connect a computer to a telephone line, and convert the digital signals used in the computer to
the analogue ones used by a telephone system and vice versa.
Multi homed system
A device with more than one network adaptor and thus IP address. It may be possible to act as a router if the
server software allows it.
Multicast IP addresses
The IP addresses above 224.0.0.0 used for sending data to multiple hosts at once.
NAT: Network Address Translation
A piece of software in a firewall or proxy server that can translate invalid or private ranges of IP addresses to
valid ones as data packets flow through it.
Network ID
The part of the IP address that determines the maximum number of hosts which can connect to it.
and more

TCP/IP NETWORKING DESCRIPTIONS

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Bandwidth
The ‘size’ of a network connection, which determines the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted or
received at any one point in time.
Binding
A connection between a protocol and an adapter, whether it be a network card or a modem. Bindings in
Windows are managed through the Network control panel.
BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol.
An old way of configuring remotely certain IP address settings. Now superseded by DHCP in all but the most
specialised of circumstances.
Class A IP address
IP addresses with the first octet between 1 and 126.
Class B IP address
IP addresses with the first octet between 128 and 191.
Class C IP address
IP addresses with the first octet between 192 and 223.
Clustering
The act of having multiple servers configured so that they are treated as one for the purposes of administration
and management.
Cybercafé
A café that provides access to the internet in addition to providing food/drinks for sale and consumption on the
premises.
Daemon
The term for a background process on a Unix/Linux type system.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
The most up to date way of having centralised control and administration of IP configuration information.
Default gateway
The default IP address to which traffic not on the current network is sent.
Default router
See Default gateway.
Dial-Up access
Access to the internet, typically for home or small business users provided by dialling up an ISP using a modem.
DNS
The Domain Name System. Used for translating names to IP addresses and vice versa and is an essential part of
any TCP/IP network

PING(ping.exe)

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Ping is the most common TCP/IP diagnostics tool, and is used to determine whether a particular host is available. The syntax is ping or ping . It will either return a “Successful access in xxx milliseconds” type, or “Host unreachable”. If accessing a machine by name doesn’t work, but by IP address does, then the DNS servers are not configured properly or the remote DNS server is not working.If a “ping localhost” or “ping 127.0.0.1” comes back as a failure, then TCP/IP networking on the local computer is not working properly and needs looking at.
Ping attempts to connect to port 7 on the remote computer and wait for a reply. Just because a ping fails it doesn’t mean that the host is down though, because many routers/firewalls are configured to block ping requestsfor security reasons.

How to Make a Windows Vista Recovery Disk

2008-06-03T06:42:00.000-07:00

Introduction
Windows Vista is stable and safe to use in most situations. It is a powerful operating system that is easy to use and does a lot of its own housekeeping. But if you end up with a deadly virus or simply have some software and hardware conflicts, you're going to want to run a recovery routine to save your system from having to be reformatted. Starting from scratch is a monumental pain, so the next best thing is to make a Windows Vista recovery disk.
Instructions
Make a Windows Vista Recovery Disk
Steps
Step One
Start Windows Vista and log on to the administrator account. This will make it easier to get access to all of your most important files.
Step Two
Place a blank CD-R or DVD-R into the appropriate optical drive. There is no need to format this disk.
Step Three
Consider creating a folder on your desktop in which to place all of your most important files. This will make it easier to create a simple recovery disk later.
Step Four
Copy important files from their current locations to either the temporary folder you created, or simply right-click on them and select the "Send to" option followed by the drive letter of the optical drive. This will automatically spool the file to be prepped for writing to the disk.
Step Five
Burn all of the files you wish to keep for later recovery to the optical drive. This will not only allow you to install the files to the drive when you need to perform a system recovery, but it will also permit you to avoid formatting the hard drive.
Overall Tips & Warnings

* Consider creating a partition on your hard drive specifically for Windows Vista recovery. This will save you the trouble of creating a recovery disk, but it is also far more advanced (you need to be able to adjust your system's BIOS to detect the partition, for example).
* Always download the latest drivers for your hardware and software prior to creating a recovery disk. This will allow you to add those important files to the disk and save you the effort of upgrading later.
* If you do not have a Windows Vista installation disk (some computer manufacturers do not include backup software in their packaging), then you will need to call the manufacturer and request one. You should be provided one free of charge.

Top 10 Things You Can Do with Windows Vista

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Top 10 Things You Can Do with Windows Vista

Just learning about Windows Vista? Here are ten cool things to try. You'll see why it's easier, safer, and more entertaining than earlier versions of the Windows operating systems.
1) Find that file in a few quick clicks

You don't need to remember folder names to be organized anymore. Save time by instantly tracking down any document, photo, e-mail message, song, video, file, or program on your PC using Instant Search. Just open the Start menu and begin typing in the Instant Search box— Windows Vista searches file names, application names, the full text of all files, and metadata, and then displays the results right away.
2) See everything you have open at a glance

Lost track of what files and programs you've opened? Flip through all your open files and windows with a simple click of your mouse using Windows Flip 3DA— you're just one click away from everything you're working on. Plus, in Windows AeroA, when you rest your mouse pointer on the taskbar, you can see thumbnail images of the windows you have open without having to expand them— so you can find what you're looking for at a glance.
3) Keep photos organized— and ready to share

Digital photo collection getting out of hand? You don't have to search through folders to track down the ones you want. Now you can tag your photos with a date, keyword, rating, or any label you choose so you can find them quickly and easily in Windows Photo Gallery. You can also use Photo Gallery to fix and edit photos, then share them with family and friends through slideshows, e-mail, or prints— so everything you need for photos is in one place.
4) Create a custom movie without a fine arts degree

Making a great home movie just got easier. Use Windows Movie Maker to blend videos and photos into a rich movie, complete with your own soundtrack, titles, and credits. When your masterpiece is ready to share with family and friends, you can easily create a professional-looking DVD in Windows DVD Maker.

) Keep track of your music— and play it anywhere

The larger your collection of digital music grows, the harder it can be to organize and keep track of it. But now you can easily scroll, flip, browse through, and play your entire music library in Windows Media Player 11. You can even create new playlists of your favorite tracks with a single click. Keep your music moving with you by easily synchronizing your portable music device, or share the contents of your entire library with other computers on your home network or with digital media devices such as Xbox 360.
6) Surf multiple waves of the web at once

Like to jump from website to website? Satisfy your appetite for multitasking without having to open several browser windows. You can open multiple webpages in one window and easily click between them with the tabbed browsing feature in Internet Explorer 7— plus, you can see thumbnail images of all your open webpages at a glance with Quick Tabs.
7) Record and watch TV on your time

Watch TV on your own schedule— not the TV networks' schedule. If your PC has a TV tuner, you can record, watch, and pause live television on your desktop or mobile PC using Windows Media CenterM. With multiple TV tuners, you can even record one channel while watching another. When and where you watch your shows is now up to you.
8) Bring your TV and PC together— and take home entertainment to a new level

Tired of huddling around the PC for entertainment? Connect your PC to one or more televisions in your home using a Windows Media CenterM Extender like Xbox 360, and enjoy all your digital entertainment on the big screen— from photo slideshows, home videos, and digital music to live and recorded TV shows and movies.
9) Keep the things you need most at your fingertips

No need to open a web browser to check traffic and weather, open a calculator to add up a few numbers, or open an application to see your calendar. Now you can put mini-applications called gadgets right on your desktop, where you can see and use them whenever the mood strikes. Just use the Windows Sidebar pane to store and organize your favorite gadgets.
10) Help your kids stay safer

Worried about your kids' computer use— or what they may encounter online? Now you can set boundaries on what your kids can do on the PC to give them a safer experience, using the centralized Parental Controls in Windows Vista. You can even restrict games and websites based on your family's values.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/top10things.mspx

How to install DSL-200 in Windows Vista

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Windows Vista allows to install Windows XP drivers which come with the DSL-200 modem on the CD. It is recommended
to uninstall these drivers and install the drivers for Windows Vista. You can also perform a “System Restore” to the point
prior to the driver installation.
If you are upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista please uninstall the DSL-200 driver in Windows XP before
performing the upgrade.
How to uninstall old DSL-200 driver
To uninstall the old driver go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Select the DSL-200 and click
Uninstall.
Leave the modem connected to your computer. Click on Start button, then right-click on “Computer” and select
“Manage“.
Select Device Manager on the left and then look for “Network Adapters” or “Other Devices” in the right panel.
Right-click on the “DSL-200” (or “Unknown Device”) and select Uninstall…
Disconnect the modem from the USB port after you have uninstalled the driver
How to install the DSL-200 in Windows Vista
Step 1. Download the latest drivers for Windows Vista from our web site. Note where you save the driver files. Drivers
normally come in compressed (zipped) format. Before you can use them you need to extract the files. To do that rightclick
on the file you have downloaded and select Extract All… This will create an uncompressed folder with the files
ready to use.
Step 2. Locate the folder and files you have extracted in Step 1 and double-click on the Setup application. Click on Allow
to proceed with the installation
Step 3. Follow the Modem Setup Wizard, click “Next”. In the Select Service Provider window highlight the “Other
Service Provider” option. Click Next.
Step 4. In the Select Driver Type window select the “WAN Driver” option. Click Next.
Step 5. In the Communication Settings window enter the settings as per your provider’s requirements.
Usually providers in Australia are using the following settings:
VPI: 8, VCI: 35
RFC 2516 PPPoE Encapsulation
Providers in New Zealand are usually using:
VPI: 0, VCI: 100
RFC 2364 PPPoATM NULL Encapsulation
Step 6. Continue with installation by clicking Next. If you get the publisher verification message, click on “Install this
driver software anyway
Step 6. Continue with installation by clicking Next. If you get the publisher verification message, click on “Install this
driver software anyway
Step 8. After the installation is finished you will be prompted to reboot your computer.
Step 9. After your computer reboots connect the ADSL line to the modem. Give the modem a minute or two to detect the
ADSL signal on your line. Confirm that the ADSL light on the modem is on. You can check the connection status by
double-click on the icon which looks like two arrows in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. It should say
“State: Data”.
Step 10. To connect to the Internet locate the “Dial-Up PPP Connection” icon on your Desktop. Double-click on it and
type in the username and password as given to you by your Internet Provider. Click on “Dial” to connect to your provider
this the screen shot

How to Rip DVD Movies on Mac OS

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Want to convert your DVD movies for iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP and a lot
more mobile devices on Mac operation system? Wondershare DVD Ripper for
Mac is a great solution for Mac OS users who want to convert their DVD to
almost all video formats for most popular mobile devices, complete with
options to select DVD audio track and subtitle, crop DVD video, trim DVD
length, and set video effects and so on. To rip a DVD movie, you can download
Wondershare DVD Ripper for Mac and follow the steps below:

for more information check here

how to Using Windows Movie Maker

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Windows Movie Maker is a totally free program that comes with Windows XP Home
Edition, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional, and Windows
Vista. This tutorial will cover how to use Windows Movie Maker Version 2.0 and 2.1.
One of these versions are probably already installed on your computer if you use
Windows XP with Service Pack Two. If you are using Windows XP with Service Pack
One then you’re computer probably has an older version of Windows Movie Maker
installed. If this is the case, upgrade to Service Pack Two and Windows Movie Maker
Version 2.1 from the official Microsoft Update Website,
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
Windows Movie Maker 2.1 and lower are not compatible with Windows Vista. Another
version of Windows Movie Maker, version 2.6, runs only in Windows Vista, and can do
everything version 2.1 and 2.0 can.
If for some reason you have Windows XP with Service Pack Two but you don’t have
Windows Movie Maker Version 2.0 or 2.1 installed, then click on the link below and then
click on Download Now to download Windows Movie Maker Version 2.0:
http://www.download.com/Windows-Movie-Maker/3000-2194_4-
10187903.html?tag=lst-0-1
When the download is complete, open the setup file and run the installer if installation
does not start automatically.
If for some reason you have Windows Vista but you don't have Windows Movie Maker
installed, then click on the link below and then click on the Download button to
download Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d6ba5972-328e-4df7-8f9d-
068fc0f80cfc&DisplayLang=en
When the download is complete, open the setup file and run the installer if installation
does not start automatically.
Video editing can require massive amounts of free hard drive space. For ensure
successful editing, I recommend that you make sure you have at least two gigabytes of
free space on your Windows hard drive (usually called the C drive or C:\) before you
begin editing.
Once you have Windows Movie Maker Version 2.0 or 2.1 installed on your Windows XP
computer, or Windows Movie Maker version 2.6 installed on your Windows Vista
computer, you can begin editing movies! Start by opening Windows Movie Maker.
To open Windows Movie Maker in Windows XP, click on Start, then click on Programs
or All Programs, then click on Accessories, then click on Windows Movie Maker. The
Windows Movie Maker Window will appear. If you don’t see Windows Movie Maker
under Accessories, click on the Entertainment folder under Accessories.
To open Windows Movie Maker in Windows Vista, click on the Start orb, then click on
the Search box. Start typing the phrase Windows Movie Maker into the search box.
When Windows Movie Maker appears above the search box, click on it. The Windows
Movie Maker Window will appear
Read the following tutorial to learn how to use most of the features of Windows Movie
Maker.
The tutorial is divided into three parts: Importing Your Video, Editing Your Video, and Exporting Your Video

Microsoft Registry Problems Equal A Slow PC

2008-06-03T00:17:00.000-07:00

Is your computer running slow? Looking for some PC speed up tips or ways to speed up
computer games? Does your computer unexpectedly crash at the most inconvenient
times? Well, join the club. The truth is that more & more people are starting to suffer
from sluggish and/or poor PC performance. Why is this? Generally speaking, it's due to
ignorance. People don't realize that there are many intricate systems working behind-thescenes
of their computers, such as the all too crucial registry. When something "bad"
happens and things go haywire, people cry "I didn't do anything out of the norm!" That's
precisely the problem, as their normal PC activity is what's causing the computer errors to
happen in the first place.
You have to understand that your computer greatly relies on the registry. Every program
you install and virtually everything you do is recorded by your PC's registry. In a sense,
the registry is the commanding officer of the computer, as it tells the computer what to do
and how to do it. Having said that, if this "commanding officer" becomes incapacitated
and unable to function correctly -- which can be caused by errors and invalid keys -- the
computer loses all sense of control and becomes utterly confused & disoriented. This
confusion leads to severe erratic behavior as well as a slow running computer. In short,
all hell breaks lose when the registry becomes corrupted with numerous errors.
It's important to know that practically anything can cause errors to occur within your
registry. This means opening files, launching applications, web surfing, downloading
games, downloading music, watching videos, uploading music, uninstalling
programs/games, etc. With all these different ways of being affected by errors, the idea of
registry error prevention is kind of silly -- unless of course you are EXTREMELY careful
when using your computer; and truth be told, most people aren't even "slightly" careful
with their PC related activity.
Typically, it is much easier to deal with registry errors after they've occurred than it is to
prevent them from happening. That simple fact leads us to the most important question of
all; how do I speed up computer applications?
The absolute best way to deal with registry errors is through the use of computer repair
software. The idea of trying to comb through every nook & cranny of your registry all on
your own is just ridiculous, not to mention downright crazy. A registry cleaner basically
does all the work for you. It quickly finds all of the abnormal entries & keys within your
registry, and then it repairs and/or removes each entry so that it can't cause your computer
any future harm. And if worst comes to worst, the software will have a "rollback" or
"restore" feature that will allow you to undo everything the computer repair software
removed and/or "fixed".As you can see, computer repair software is the best solution to get rid of annoying computer errors once and for all.
For more information on PC speed up tips, including a free Windows registry scan,
check out http://www.pc-registry-repair.com

PC in the Pocket

2008-06-02T23:53:00.000-07:00

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Top 10 List of Data Loss Disasters 2007

2008-06-02T23:36:00.000-07:00

Ontrack Data Recovery™ has unveiled its annual Top Ten list of remarkable data loss
disasters in 2007.
Resulting from a global Kroll Ontrack expert poll, this year’s list of data disasters is even
more incredible when you consider that in every case cited, the company successfully
recovered the data.
Chances are good that Ontrack can successfully recover critical data regardless of how it
was lost in the first place.
The Ontrack Data Recovery 2007 Top Ten List of Data Disasters and
Remarkable Recoveries
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Windows NT/2000 Password Recovery Secrets

2008-06-02T23:27:00.000-07:00

I can't tell you how many times I have seen such a scenario, and I can no longer hold back the dark
secret I have kept to myself for several years. Okay, it's not such a secret - the company that makes
the tools we will look at here has been around for several years, and many people have used their
utilities.
To solve our problem, we will use two tools, NTRecover and LockSmith, from Winternals Software. This
company makes system utilities that every Windows admin should be familiar with. Their repair and
recovery tools give you access to NTFS volumes to let you modify the files that are keeping your
systems locked or otherwise unusable. The tools we're using here work together: NTRecover provides
access to the locked-out system, and LockSmith lets you change the password on the Administrator
account.
NTRecover lets you access any unbootable system - locked, dead, or otherwise inaccessible - by
connecting it to a working Windows NT/2000 system with a null modem cable. A special boot diskette
lets you mount the system's drives as volumes on an operational Windows NT/2000 system. You can
then copy, edit, or delete files (for example, those that might be preventing the system from working);
run Locksmith, CHKDSK, Explorer, virus scanners, or other utilities; and salvage files from the system if
needed.
Once you've connected to the locked system with NTRecover, Locksmith lets you specify a new
password for the administrator account. Even if it falls into the wrong hands, however, Locksmith's
powers are well contained: it preserves all attributes of the administrator account and does not change
or destroy any other information on the system.
To continue
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Tips For Handling Storm-Damaged Hard Drives

2008-06-02T23:07:00.000-07:00

File corruption and data loss often occur when it's least expected -- as a result of a hurricane, flood, or other
natural disaster. Yet even if business plans, financial spreadsheets or important emails are "lost" or appear to be
"gone," they are most likely recoverable if the appropriate steps are taken from the outset. Ontrack Data
Recovery™ operates data recovery labs equipped with cleanrooms to recapture data that has been corrupted or
seemingly destroyed due to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Rain and seawater harm the data stored on hard disk drives, tapes and other storage devices in two primary
ways. First, they cause electrical damage, which makes data inaccessible to the user. Secondly, when computer
media is submerged in water, water may leak through the protective seal of the hard drive, spreading dirt and
other contaminants onto the storage area.
When users find their computers submerged in water or buried under rubble, their first course of action should

successful recoveries:
· Never assume that data is unrecoverable, no matter what it has been through
· Do not attempt to power up visibly damaged devices
· Do not shake or disassemble any hard drive or server that has been damaged - improper handling can
make recovery operations more difficult which can lead to valuable information being permanently lost
· Do not attempt to clean or dry water-logged drive or other media
· Before storing or shipping wet media, it should be placed in a container that will keep it damp and
protect shipping material from getting wet. Wet boxes can break apart during transit causing further
damage to the drive
· Do not use common software utility programs on broken or water-damaged devices
· For mission critical situations, contact Ontrack before any attempts are made to reconfigure, reinstall or
reformat
· When shipping your hard drives, tapes or other removable media to Ontrack, package them in a box (we
suggest a box twice the size of your media) that has enough room for both the media and some type of
packing material that allows for NO movement. If the media can slide around at all, it is not ready to
ship. The box should also have sufficient barrier room around the inside edges to absorb any impacts the
box will take
· If you have multiple drives, tapes or other removable media that need recovery, ship them in separate
boxes or make sure they are separated enough with packing material so there will be no contact.

Clear the Page File (virtual memory) when shutting down XP

2008-05-31T03:22:00.000-07:00

As mentioned above, the page file is an area of your hard disk that Windows
uses as extra memory space to store files and data that are currently being
used. Of course, since Hard drives are magnetic storage devices, and not
dynamic like Ram, the data stored in the page file stays there until it is cleared
or over-written.
This data may possibly contain unencrypted passwords or other sensitive
information since many third party programs do not bother to encrypt data
that is being passed to the memory, even though it may end up on the page
file. A simple registry change can force Windows XP to clear the page file each
time it shuts down. Note that enabling this will increase the time it takes your
system to shutdown.

Open REGEDIT

Navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session

Manager\Memory Management

Modify the ClearPageFileAtShutdown value to '1'

For customization

Adding additional Icons to 'my computer'

2008-05-31T03:20:00.000-07:00

The 'my computer' window is one of the most commonly accessed areas in a
typical Windows XP installation. Here's a way to add several more commonly
used icons to the 'my computer' window to increase its usefulness.
Open REGEDIT

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

Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace

Add a new key for each icon you wish to add to the 'my computer' window. The

key should be named as below:

{D20EA4E1-3957-11D2-A40B-0C5020524153} : Administrative Tools

{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D} : Printers and Faxes

{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF} : Scheduled Tasks

{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E} : Network Connections

{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} : Recycle Bin

{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D} : My Network Places