This blog is about the pc troubleshooting tips ans tricks.It is also about windows vista,windows xp, windows 2000,windows 98,Linx,Unix,hardware troubleshooting,network troubleshooting and PC tools.noreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:45:25 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com31125http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/en-usnowindows,vista,windows,xp,windows,2000,windows,98,Linx,Unix,hardware,troubleshooting,network,troubleshooting,and,PC,toolsThis blog is about the pc troubleshooting tips ans tricks.It is also about windows vista,windows xp, windows 2000,windows 98,Linx,Unix,hardware troubleshooting,network troubleshooting and PC tools.Computer Tips and Tricksnoreply@blogger.comhttp://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/partitioning-your-harddisk-with-fdisk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:44:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-6686069397068318464Partitioning your HardDiskPartitioning involves creating logical units on your hard drive that are then addressed as different drive letters. Not only does it help to organize your data (program files on one drive, games on another, documents on another) but also to speed up your PC. This is so because the drive head has to move a lesser distance for accessing data within one partition. You can 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/hp-financial-calculators-and-tax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-1827285352314393226If you are one of those people who are always troubled whenever tax time comes near then you shouldn't be. With the HP financial calculator you will be able to stay ahead of the numbers game accurately, no matter how complex or how difficult the mathematical query might look. It doesn't matter what you really are dreading to accomplish on your own. Infact everything from capital gains, business 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/some-of-hps-best-financial-and-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-2944196043046379177If you are looking for a financial calculator that will fulfill all of your requirements be it complex mathematical, statistical, and even financial calculations then you need to check the HP calculator for all your business and financial needs. HP has been a pioneer not only in calculators but also in other technological products that are favored the world over. These calculators are excellent 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-are-graphing-calculators-and-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-3295744006700466112What is a graphing calculator? This is a hand held device that works almost like a palm size computer and is apt at plotting graphs, solving variables, solving simultaneous equations and more. These calculators are advanced and have been created with the best in technology. Most of these graphing calculators like the HP 50g and the HP 40gs calculators are useful not only for students and teachers0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-is-financial-calculator.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-96564474636729852What are financial calculators and what is the difference between them and a normal calculator? If this is an impending question in your mind and you haven’t found the answer to it yet, then you have come to the right place.Financial calculators are excellent if you are looking for a device that will infact help you with all of your financial as well as business requirements. If you choose a 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/why-should-you-use-graphing-calculators.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-4109987318348793230Graphing calculators are extremely useful not only for students and teachers, but also for high professional jobs like science, math and engineering professionals. Usually most calculus courses require the extensive use of graphing calculators by students. It is also useful for students in middle classes who need to solve mathematical equations as well as learn the procedures so that they can be 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/why-hp-12c-financial-calculator-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:33:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-2252596430399325708Although there are many financial calculators that you can choose from, the one that is most preferred by financial professionals the world over is the HP 12c. This financial calculator is said to be one of the best tools for all kinds of number crunching during tax time. The results that this calculator gives even for the most complex of financial calculations are amazingly quick. Not only are 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/dell-studio-xps-16-laptop-with-leather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-8561991885760057475With the Dell Studio XPS 16 laptop you can get a little bit of luxury into your life without having to spend a fortune. What is even more important is that Dell does not compromise functionality because it has focused on the laptops’ beauty. Reality is that Dell has created a mean, lean and sleek monster that is not only excellent in the looks department but is also loaded with features that will0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/dell-studio-xps-16-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-405080462489016367If you are one of those power crazy individuals who would like to show off this part of yourself with an equally cutting edge laptop then the Dell studio XPS 16 is the right laptop for you. This laptop is one of the best looking laptops that dell has introduced in the market that is brilliant not only in the looks department but is also intelligent. With this version of the dell laptop you will 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-install-linux-ubuntu.htmllinux ubantu installationnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-6665725077634471111Linux Ubuntu Instalation1. Install Ubuntu directly or run Live CD2. Language preference3. Time zone preference4. Keyboard Layout5. Hard Disk partition6. User creation7. Instalation process8. Ubuntu ready to go!Install Ubuntu directly or run Live CDLanguage preference Time zone preferenceKeyboard LayoutHard Disk partition User creationInstalation processUbuntu ready to go! 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/optimize-broadband-and-dsl-connections.htmlOptimize Broadband and Dsl Connectionsnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-7286307681680354496These settings allow you to boost the speed of your broadband Internet connection when using a Cable Modem or DSL Router with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.Open your registry and find the key below.Create the following DWORD values, as most of these values will not already exist you will need to create them by clicking on 'Edit -> New -> DWORD Value' and then set the value as shown below.DefaultTTL1http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/make-autorun-file-for-ur-cd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:03:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-7671123507254200166If you wanna make a autorun file for that CD you are ready to burn just read this...1) You open notepad2) now you writ: [autorun]OPEN=INSTALL\Setup_filename.EXEICON=INSTALL\Setup_filename.EXENow save it but not as a .txt file but as a .inf file.But remember! The "Setup_filename.EXE" MUST be replaced with the name of the setup file. And you also need to rember that it is not all of the setup files0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-recover-most-of-scratched-cd.htmldata recoverscratched cd data recovernoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:57:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-3112330478598422373I learn an old thecnique to how to recover damaged or scratched disks with some lost of data. In this case i have one borrowed game - MAX PAYNE 2 with a chunck of 4 mb lost with a scratch in CD1 Install. Here we cover some special thecniques of how to create a full working CD from the scratched one.First some tools will be needed:1. Alcohol 120%2. UltraISO3. Windows XP/2000 (not tested on 95/98/0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-hide-yourself-from-network-users.htmlnetwork usersnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-6676478785328508815How to Hide in the (Network) NeighborhoodDon't want your XP computer to show up in the network browse list (Network Neighborhood/My Network Places) to other users on your network? One way to accomplish that is to disable file sharing. To do this, click Start, right click My Network Places and select Properties. Right click your local area connection and click Properties. Uncheck the box that says0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-find-serial-numbers-on-google.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-933958856646798128ok, this is a little trick that i usually use to find cd keys with google.if your looking for a serial number for nero (for example) goto google.com and type nero 94FBR and it'll bring it upthis works great in googleHOW DOES THIS WORK?Quite simple really. 94FBR is part of a Office 2000 Pro cd key that is widely distributed as it bypasses the activation requirements of Office 2K Pro. By searching 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-do-i-remove-extra-operating-system.htmlextra operating systemnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-4154608241529561719If you have more then one operating system installed or wishto remove an operating system from the boot menu, you can use the following information.1.Click on Start, Control Panel, System, Advanced.2.Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.3.Under Default Operating System, choose one of the following:"Microsoft Windows XP Professional /fastdetect"-or-"Microsoft Windows XP Home /fasdetect"-or-"0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-speed-up-network-and-internet.htmlnetwork accessnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-7802894597121340614I have a dial up connection and it improve my speeds about 25% in surfing the internet. give it a try. Im IT , only do it if you feel comfortable with changing registry. Increasing network browsing speedDoes your computer slow down when you browse your local area network and connect to other computers that are sharing data? One of the most common causes of this slowdown is a feature of Windows 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/installing-apache-on-windows.htmlInstalling Apache on Windowsnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-6609057554233670121Installing Apache on Windows, why? Because let's face it Windowsis easy, and well Apache sure beats using IIS. This tutorial is meant for the person who would like to set up there own little web server. It's not meant for the IT Person running a fortune 500 company. But hey if you want go ahead.Instalation:First thing you need is to download the webserver. Now for windows users your gonna want to0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-move-xp-harddrive-to-new.htmlhard drivemother boardnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-5520398701394168803really easy. but this only works if the original motherboard and harddrive still work. so put it back together. for newbies, go to control panel, double-click the system icon, go to hardware tab, and click device manager button. find the IDE ATA/ATAPI CONTROLLERS and expand the tab. not the primary or secondary controller, but right-click the first controller. choose update driver. choose the 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-remove-and-add-right-click-menu.htmlright click menusnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-2639435763462275906Removing ItemsA lot of programs you install will add themselves to the right-click menu of your files and/or folders. And most times, you have no choice in the matter and, as a result, your right-click menu can get very long with added items you don't even use. The last person I was helping with this had a right context menu so long that the Rename option was no longer visible!Fortunately, you 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-burn-fast-in-windows-xp.htmlburn fast in xpnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-2391890773157503331windows xp has burning software built in which can cause problems sometimes when burning with other programs.you can turn windows xp burning tool off like this.Go to "administrative tools" in the control panel.In the "services" list, disable the IMAPI CD-Burning COM service.0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/06/convert-to-basic-and-dynamic-disk-in.htmlbasic diskdynamic disknoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 5 Jun 2008 06:56:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-2079892525868875999Windows XP Professional supports two types of disk storage: basic and dynamic. Basic disk storage uses partition-oriented disks. A basic disk contains basic volumes (primary partitions, extended partitions, and logical drives).Dynamic disk storage uses volume-oriented disks, and includes features that basic disks do not, such as the ability to create volumes that span multiple disks (spanned and 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-is-registry.htmlregistrywhat is registrynoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Fri, 30 May 2008 00:24:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-5932468490971812310The Registry is a database used to store settings and options for the 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 95, 98, ME and NT/2000. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. Whenever a user makes changes to a Control Panel settings, or File Associations, System Policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-linux-boots.htmllinux bootsnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 29 May 2008 23:48:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-7363334895740669032As it turns out, there isn't much to the boot process: 1. A boot loader finds the kernel image on the disk, loads it into memory, and starts it. 2. The kernel initializes the devices and its drivers. 3. The kernel mounts the root filesystem. 4. The kernel starts a program called init. 5. init sets the rest of the processes in motion. 6. The last processes that init starts as part of 0http://pctipsandtricks4u.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-access-your-folders-from-your.htmlaccess foldersHow To Access Your Folders From Your Taskbarnoreply@blogger.com (andiappan)Thu, 29 May 2008 23:32:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239711399579920901.post-4635762075151797095This is an easy way to get to the folders on your system without having to open a Windows Explorer Window every time you want to access files. I find it very useful to have this feature as it allows me to access my Folders and Drives immediately and saves me a lot of time.This works in Windows XP:1. Right Click an empty spot on your Taskbar (Between your Start Button and your System Tray).2. 0