Windows Tips Tricks and Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:21:37 -0800Blogger http://www.blogger.com30125http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/en-usnoWindows Tips Tricks and Tweaksnoreply@blogger.comhttp://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-disable-picture-and-fax-viewer.htmlRegistry TweaksTipsWindows Tweaknoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-6189813724173173744 We all know that WinXP likes to keep itself held together, and how it doesnt like you uninstalling certain components. Well The Picture and Fax Viewer, is one of these programs which can cause problems if removed incorrectly. It can be disabled safely as follows: [Start] [Run] type regedit and click [OK] Navigate to : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/ SystemFileAssociations/ image/ ShellEx/ 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-bypass-bios-passwords.htmlBypassPCTipsnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-7785403982680447720 BIOS passwords can add an extra layer of security for desktop and laptop computers. They are used to either prevent a user from changing the BIOS settings or to prevent the PC from booting without a password. Unfortunately, BIOS passwords can also be a liability if a user forgets their password, or changes the password to intentionally lock out the corporate IT department. Sending the unit back0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/bit-torrent-tutorials.htmlInternet TweaksTipsnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:58:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-1981800901818350908 The first things you need to know about using Bit Torrent: -- Bit Torrent is aimed at broadband users (or any connection better than dialup). -- Sharing is highly appreciated, and sharing is what keeps bit torrent alive. -- A bit torrent file (*.torrent) contains information about the piece structure of the download (more on this later) -- The method of downloading is not your conventional type0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/best-keyboard-shortcuts.htmlPCTipsnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:56:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-1773136550474282936 Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. I use the following keyboard shortcuts every day: Windows key + R = Run menu This is usually followed by: cmd = Command Prompt iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer compmgmt.msc = Computer Management dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/beep-code-manual.htmlPCTipsnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:54:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-3696293159740772634 Beep Code Manual, Better Than Gold Techies, American Megatrends Int. & Phoenix (I'm IT, I use these codes to trouble shoot hardware issues at my job. Enjoy) cold.gif BIOS Beep Codes When a computer is first turned on, or rebooted, its BIOS performs a power-on self test (POST) to test the system's hardware, checking to make sure that all of the system's hardware components are working 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/23-ways-to-speed-winxp.htmlWindows TweakWindows XPnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-305984529435812563 1.) To decrease a system's boot time and increase system performance, use the money you save by not buying defragmentation software -- the built-in Windows defragmenter works just fine -- and instead equip the computer with an Ultra-133 or Serial ATA hard drive with 8-MB cache buffer. 2.) If a PC has less than 512 MB of RAM, add more memory. This is a relatively inexpensive and easy upgrade 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/10-fast-and-free-security-enhancements.htmlPCSecuritynoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-2743332110087577708 1. Check Windows Update and Office Update regularly (_http://office.microsoft.com/productupdates); have your Office CD ready. Windows Me, 2000, and XP users can configure automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System control panel and choose the appropriate options. 2. Install a personal firewall. Both SyGate (_www.sygate.com) and ZoneAlarm (0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2011/08/10-reasons-why-pcs-crash-u-must-know.htmlPCTroubleshootingnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:43:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-9142555242163925913 Fatal error: the system has become unstable or is busy," it says. "Enter to return to Windows or press Control-Alt-Delete to restart your computer. If you do this you will lose any unsaved information in all open applications." You have just been struck by the Blue Screen of Death. Anyone who uses Mcft Windows will be familiar with this. What can you do? More importantly, how can you prevent 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/find-lyrics-with-google-search.htmlGoogle search TweaksInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:31:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-172104734551030160Lyrics With Google 1. Write the name of the song2. Space3. write this: lyrics Example: shakira - waka waka :lyrics1http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-rename-multiple-files-in-winxp.htmlWindows Tweaknoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-4105966028706563681XP lets you rename files in bulk by simply selecting multiple files within Windows Explorer and pressing the F2 key. When you use this feature, the OS applies the name you enter to the first file and applies the same name with a number in parentheses to the other files you selected (the file extensions remain unchanged). For example, if you select the following files, * notes.doc * figures.xls * 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-find-mp3s-real-quickl.htmlGoogle search TweaksInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:28:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-4895771550961370264Another good way of finding MP3s (or other formats) is using Google and typing the following: parent + directory + mp3 + OR + wma+ #dido# Replace #dido# by whatever artist you wish to find, for example: parent + directory + mp3 + OR + wma+ #Lamb# You should get plenty of dirs with MP3s or WMA files (you could add OGG, etc, to the query). Cheers.0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/disable-windows-logo-key.htmlRegistry TweaksWindows Tweaknoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-4983247093656293019I was recently playing games and this nasty windows logo key keep annoying me , cause i often accidently clicked it , and i start to search a solution to solve my problem, and found the following article in microsoft website, and it did work, hope this helps, thanks!  you can copy the following messages into ur notepad and save as *.reg, and use it.. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-use-google-to-download-mp3s-and.htmlGoogle search TweaksInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-2264776082651492704Great Tip For Mp3 Searching On Google, go to google copy and paste in ?intitle:index.of? mp3 and after mp3 put in an artist or album or whatever and hit enter... what you get is lists of downloadable mp3s eg: ?intitle:index.of? mp3 santana Another trick: Use the following inurl:microsoft filetype:iso You can change the string to watever you want, ex. microsoft to adobe, iso to zip etc… Another 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-change-thumbnail-size-and.htmlRegistry Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-2591039101771294107"Warning : Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method." If any of you out there like to use the thumbnail view, especially for browsing through photos and images, it can become a bit of a drain on your system. It is possible to lower the thumbnail size and quality by editing the following registry keys. Open the 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/your-home-page-never-being-changed.htmlInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-5547407784153911638Some websites illegally modify your registry editor and set their website as default home page, for stop this, 1. Right-click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop and select "Properties". 2. In the "Target" box you will see "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE". 3. Now by adding the URL of the site to the end of this it overrides any Homepage setting in internet options: 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/force-xp-to-unload-dlls.htmlRegistry Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:11:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-1147728492769674279Force XP to Unload DLLs "Warning : Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method." [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer] "AlwaysUnloadDLL"=dword:00000001 XP has a bad habit of keeping dynamic link libraries that are no longer in use resident in memory. Not only do the DLLs 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/download-torrent-file-by-using-google.htmlGoogle search TweaksInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-5500005049571157471Want To Download Torrent File By Using Google Simple way...just type: ur file name :torrent Example: Winrar:torrent0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/easily-find-mp3-with-google-search.htmlGoogle search TweaksInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:58:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-361777900393682630Here is another trick that works fairly decent for finding mp3's on the web (which is hard to do normally, to say the least) say you want to get, for example, a akon song. type this in the search bar - "index of/" "Akon" .mp3 the ones you want to check out first are the ones that say "Index of/" in the title of the search result. this technique allows you to easily pull up web folders with 0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/easily-find-serial-numbers-on-google.htmlGoogle search TweaksInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-6386969478596802562 let's pretend you need a serial number for windows xp pro. in the search bar type in just like this - "Windows XP Professional" 94FBR the key is the 94FBR code.. it was included with many MS Office registration codes so this will help you dramatically reduce the amount of 'fake' porn sites that trick you. or if you want to find the serial for winzip 8.1 - "Winzip 8.1" 94FBR0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/08/add-find-target-context-menu.htmlRegistry TweaksWindows Tweaknoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:28:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-45555772733849483981.By following few steps you can add find target.    Just like shown in below image 2.You will need 2 files you can download from here Find target.rar 3.Extract files, you will find 2 files find target.dll & find target.reg.    we need to register find target.dll file, for this just fallow few steps 4.go run and  type cmd to open command0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-put-background-image-in-folders.htmlWindows Tweaknoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:01:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-6610915940420670057You need to follow some basic steps to do this tweaks 1.Download my to files from below link.    Desktop.rar 2.Extract 2 files to your drive or folder. Just as shown in below image. 3. You can put your own image by replacing my default image. 4. You can edit dekstop.ini file you need to just rename hi lighted text to your image name      iconarea_image=0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/08/easy-cd-dvd-tray-eject.htmlRegistry TweaksWindows Tweaknoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:43:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-1433577138430375373This appliction is designed to open and close cd dvd tray without pressing button on cd dvd.after installing you will see a context menu "open door" and "close door" as show in above image.Click Here To Download it is easy to install and installs quickly. 1http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/08/add-recycle-bin-in-my-computer.htmlRegistry Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-5806330948687094594"Warning : Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method." Download my recycle.reg file and run. It will add Recycle bin to my computerTo Download Click here0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/08/add-hide-file-unhide-file-context-menu.htmlRegistry Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-439207436778995947 "Warning : Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method." Click Below Link to Download Download Here Extract the 2 files and run0http://rdstweaks.blogspot.com/2010/02/ultimate-google-way-to-search.htmlInternet Tweaksnoreply@blogger.com (Rama Shinde)Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:11:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184010579136740503.post-6846324386188320460Look for Appz in Parent Directory intext:"parent directory" intext:"[EXE]" intext:"parent directory" index of:"[EXE]" intext:"parent directory" index of:"[RAR]" This will look for any exe or optionaly for zip, rar, ace, iso, bin and etc. Look for Moviez in Parent Directory intext:"parent directory" intext:"[VID]" intext:"parent directory" index of:"[VID]" This will look for any video filetype in0