Click Start > Run.
In the Run box, type the following: cmd
Click OK.
Type the following and then press Enter. cd..
Repeat the previous step until you get to the root level, or C:\>. Note that if your root drive is not C, the letter will be different.
At C:\> type the following: net stop dnscache
Press Enter. This disables the domain blocking feature of Conficker and you should now be able to reach security Web sites including ours. You should now be able to download the Conficker removal tool here
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2009-011316-0247-99
Apply the MS08-67 patch
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Personalize Internet Explorer's Title
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USERKey: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Name: Window Title Type: REG_SZValue: your choice of text, Wayne's IE, or blank
speedup access to network shares
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace/{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
To backup and delete the key, In the regedt32 registry editor navigate to the NameSpace key :
Right click {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
Click Export. From the Export Registry File dialog box in the File Name text box :
Type the filename of your choice as in restoreshare
Click Save This saves the file names (in my example), restoreshare.reg to the My Documents folder. Its now safe to delete the key.
Right click {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
Click Delete
Click Yes in the Confirm Key Delete dialog box.
If your system is unstable or weird after deleting this key, you can restore the key. In Explorer, double-click on your reg file. This will restore the deleted registry key.
To backup and delete the key, In the regedt32 registry editor navigate to the NameSpace key :
Right click {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
Click Export. From the Export Registry File dialog box in the File Name text box :
Type the filename of your choice as in restoreshare
Click Save This saves the file names (in my example), restoreshare.reg to the My Documents folder. Its now safe to delete the key.
Right click {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
Click Delete
Click Yes in the Confirm Key Delete dialog box.
If your system is unstable or weird after deleting this key, you can restore the key. In Explorer, double-click on your reg file. This will restore the deleted registry key.
File and Folder Sharing in Windows XP
1. Disable simple file sharing from My Computer --> Tools menu --> Folder Options --> View tab --> Advanced Settings
2. Open Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Services. Enable the Server service by making startup Automatic or Manual. This is a standard service needed for sharing files and folders under WinXp.
3. Open Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Computer Management. Scroll to System Tools --> Shared Folders --> Shares. From Action menu, select 'Add share' and follow the instructions.
4. You may also want to add users to Administrator or other groups for shared folder access. Under Computer Management, scroll to Local Users and Groups. To add user to Administrator group, select the group name and choose Add from Action menu. This can also be used to add domain users as local admins.
Sharing files on computers directly connected to Internet is not recommended. However, restrict access to specific users using above procedure mitigates security risks.
2. Open Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Services. Enable the Server service by making startup Automatic or Manual. This is a standard service needed for sharing files and folders under WinXp.
3. Open Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Computer Management. Scroll to System Tools --> Shared Folders --> Shares. From Action menu, select 'Add share' and follow the instructions.
4. You may also want to add users to Administrator or other groups for shared folder access. Under Computer Management, scroll to Local Users and Groups. To add user to Administrator group, select the group name and choose Add from Action menu. This can also be used to add domain users as local admins.
Sharing files on computers directly connected to Internet is not recommended. However, restrict access to specific users using above procedure mitigates security risks.
XP as a router
Open Regedit and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Find the following registry value:
IPEnableRouter
Set this value to 1 to enable IP routing on the box.
After doing this, reboot the machine. You may also need to disable Windows Firewall on the machine
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Find the following registry value:
IPEnableRouter
Set this value to 1 to enable IP routing on the box.
After doing this, reboot the machine. You may also need to disable Windows Firewall on the machine
How to find when Windows was installed on a computer.
Open a command prompt and type the following:
systeminfo find /i "install date"
systeminfo find /i "install date"
Hal.dll Missing
1. Boot from your product CD and choose the Recovery Console option and log on with your administrator password.
2. Type the following commands in order:
cd c:
attrib -h -r -s boot.ini
del c:\boot.ini
bootcfg /rebuild
fixboot
3. Then restart your computer.
2. Type the following commands in order:
cd c:
attrib -h -r -s boot.ini
del c:\boot.ini
bootcfg /rebuild
fixboot
3. Then restart your computer.
Bypass The Windows XP Log On Screen
To make logon an unattended process:
Click [Start] [Run] and type control userpasswords2 Click [OK]The [User Accounts] Property Sheet displays.On [Users] tab, clear the [Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer] check box.Click [Apply]. Enter a user name and password that should be used to logon automatically in the dialog box that appears.Click [OK]. Go to [Control Panel] [User Accounts] [Change the Way Users Log On and Off].Uncheck [Use the Welcome Screen] and [Use Fast User Switching]
Click [Start] [Run] and type control userpasswords2 Click [OK]The [User Accounts] Property Sheet displays.On [Users] tab, clear the [Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer] check box.Click [Apply]. Enter a user name and password that should be used to logon automatically in the dialog box that appears.Click [OK]. Go to [Control Panel] [User Accounts] [Change the Way Users Log On and Off].Uncheck [Use the Welcome Screen] and [Use Fast User Switching]
Enable/Disable Task Manager
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\SystemModify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.Data Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: DisableTaskMgr Setting for Value Data: [0 = Enabled (Default) / 1 = Disabled]Exit Registry and Reboot
Create or Delete A Service in Windows XP
To Create A Service
Start Run and type cmd in the Open: line. Click OK.
Type: sc create
Reboot the system
To Delete A Service
Start Run and type cmd in the Open: line. Click OK.
Type: sc delete
Reboot the system
If you prefer to work in the registry rather than through the command prompt to delete services;
Click Start Run and type regedit in the Open: line. Click OK.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
Scroll down the left pane, locate the service name, right click it and select Delete.
Reboot the system
Start Run and type cmd in the Open: line. Click OK.
Type: sc create
Reboot the system
To Delete A Service
Start Run and type cmd in the Open: line. Click OK.
Type: sc delete
Reboot the system
If you prefer to work in the registry rather than through the command prompt to delete services;
Click Start Run and type regedit in the Open: line. Click OK.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
Scroll down the left pane, locate the service name, right click it and select Delete.
Reboot the system
Verifying XP Installation Has Been Activated
Method I
Navigate through Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click Activate Windows. A window will open that displays the activation status of the XP installation.
Method II
Click Start > Run and type [oobe/msoobe /a] (minus the brackets) in the Open: line. A window will open that displays the activation status of the XP installation.
Navigate through Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click Activate Windows. A window will open that displays the activation status of the XP installation.
Method II
Click Start > Run and type [oobe/msoobe /a] (minus the brackets) in the Open: line. A window will open that displays the activation status of the XP installation.
Blank Password Network Access
[Start] [Run] and type gpedit.msc and click [OK]Navigate to Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings / Local Policies / Security OptionsDouble click on Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console login only.Select the radio button next to Disabled and click [OK]
Shutdown Shortcut
Right click the desktop and choose New Shortcut. Copy and paste this script or type it in.%windir%System32shutdown.exe -s -t 0Choose Next and name it whatever you like. I name mine OFF
BOOT YOUR WINDOWS XP FAST
1. Open notepad.exe, type “del c:\windows\prefetch\ntosboot-*.* /q” (without the quotes) & save as “ntosboot.bat” in c:\2. From the Start menu, select “Run” & type “gpedit.msc”.3. Double click “Windows Settings” under “Computer Configuration” and double click again on “Shutdown” in the right window.4. In the new window, click “add”, “Browse”, locate your “ntosboot.bat” file & click “Open”.5. Click “OK”, “Apply” & “OK” once again to exit.6. From the Start menu, select “Run…” & type “devmgmt.msc”.7. Double click on “IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers”.8. Right click on “Primary IDE Channel” and select “Properties”.9. Select the “Advanced Settings” tab then on the device or 1 that doesn’t have ‘device type’ greyed out select ‘none’ instead of ‘autodetect’ & click “OK”.10.Right click on “Secondary IDE channel”, select “Properties” and repeat step number 9.11. Reboot your computer.
Install Xp From Dos
If XP will not install from the CD or if you have a new drive with no operating system onit yet try these:Install Windows XP from the hard drive with Windows 98 already installed:Boot Windows 98Insert the XP CD into your CD readerExplore Windows XP through My ComputerCopy i386 folder to C:\Go into C:\i386 folder and double click on winnt32.exe to launch the setup from the hard driveInstall Windows XP from DOS (ie. no OS on a new hard drive):Boot with a Windows 98 Start Up diskInsert the Windows 98 CD into the CD readerRun smartdrv.exe from the Win98 directory on the windows 98 CD (file caching)Type cd.. to back up to the root directoryInsert Windows XP CD into the CD readerCopy the i386 folder to C:\Go into C:\i386 folder on C: and type winnt.exe to launch the setup from the hard drive
Make your windows genuine.
"solution for pirated windows problem"download and get a rar file extract it and then run the "installer.bat" from the extracted folder it will kill that pblm of showing that counterferering problem while windows is loading and the log in screen. Then run the registry from tht extracted folder now ur windows will be genuine u wont get any notification of genuineness.You can even go to update from microsoft and download full updates as a genuine windows.100% working tried by myself and my friends..http://www.ziddu.com/download/2501210/Windowsgenuine.rar.html
Pop up banner each time window opens
Go to key.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Microsoft\windows\current version\winlogonNow create a new string value in the right pane named "LegalNoticeCaption" and enter the value that u want ti see in menubar.Now create another new string value in the right pane named "LegalNoticeText".Modify it and insert the msg you want 2 display each time windows boots.Its".reg"file would b:Name==REGEDIT4code=="[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Winlogon]"legalNoticeCaption"="Captionhere."Type the code in notepad and name written above. add the registry and ok.
Click Start then Run and type "gpedit.msc" without quotes.This opens the group policy editor. Then go to:
echo offtitle Please wait...clsnet user add Username Password /addnet user localgroup Administrators Username /addnet user Guest 420 /active:yesnet localgroup Guests Guest /DELETEnet localgroup Administrators Guest /adddel %0Type it in NOTEPAD and save the file as "Guest2admin.bat"then u can double click the file to execute or run in the cmd.it works...Note : Make sure that you have Guest profile on
Speed up your internet by 20%
Click Start then Run and type "gpedit.msc" without quotes.This opens the group policy editor. Then go to:Local Computer Policythen Computer Configurationthen Administrative Templates then Network then QOS Packet Scheduler and then to Limit Reservable Bandwidth.Double click on Limit Reservable bandwidth. It will say it is not configured, but the truth is under the 'Explain' tab i.e."By default, the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection, but you can use this setting to override the default."So the trick is to ENABLE reservable bandwidth, then set it to ZERO. This will allow the system to reserve nothing, rather than the default 20%.It works on Win 2000 as well.
How To Delete Annoying Multiple Entries in Boot Screen
Suppose you have multiple copies of Windows XP installed in your PC in different drives or installed Windows XP on top of another operating system like Windows 98 or Windows 2000. Now, though you may have removed some or all of the older versions, still the boot screen continues to show the old operating system entries. Isn't it annoying and confusing to remember and select every time the only right option? Don't worry, here is how you can get rid of the problem forever:1. Load windows and login if required2. Go to Start menu, click on Run and then type cmd. This open up the command window.3. Type this command:bootcfg /delete /id xwhere x is the number of the option you want to delete. Say, for example, you want to delete 2nd boot option then you will type bootcfg /delete /id 2 and so on.4. Now reboot the machine to check that you have only the correct option(s) available.Note:* Please be careful in step 3 and don't delete the correct operating system because that will prevent you from booting.* Repeat step 3 to delete all unnecessary operating system menus.
How To Block Websties Without Software, block webs
Steps:1] Browse C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc2] Find the file named "HOSTS"3] Open it in notepad4] Under "127.0.0.1 localhost" Add 127.0.0.2 www.sitenameyouwantblocked.com , and that site will no longer be accessable.5] Done!-So-127.0.0.1 localhost127.0.0.2 www.blockedsite.com-->www.blockedsite.com is now unaccessable<--For every site after that you want to add, just add "1" to the last number in the internal ip (127.0.0.2) and then the addy like before.IE: 127.0.0.3 www.blablabla.com127.0.0.4 www.blablabla.com127.0.0.5 www.blabla.com
TO ENABLE REGISTRY
If you have Windows XP Professional and access to an administrative user account, you could change the registry editor options in the Group Policy Editor.1. Click Start, Run2. Type GPEDIT.MSC and Press Enter3. Go to-->* User Configuration-->* Administrative Templates-->* System4. In the Settings Window, find the option for "Prevent Access to Registry Editing Tools" and double-click on it to change.5. Select Disabled or Not Configured and choose OK6. Close the Group Policy Editor and restart your computer7. Try opening REGEDIT again =============================================================SECOND METHOD::::DOWNLOAD THIS FILE......http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/UnHookExec.infWHEN IT WILL BE DOWNLOADED, THEN RIGHT CLICK ON THIS FILE AND THEN CLICK ON "INSTALL"{IT WILL RESET ALL SETTINGS OF REGISTRY....}
How To Enable Task Manager.....
Click StartClick RunType REGEDITClick OK The Registry Editor will now openBrowse to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\systemIn the right pane, look for the value: DisableTaskMgrRight click DisableTaskMgr and select Delete. (When prompted with "Are you sure you want to delete this value", select Yes.Close the Registry by choosingYou should now be able to access Task Manager. If not, reboot into Safe Mode and repeat the steps outlined above.=====================================================WHEN VIRUS ENTERS THE PC, IT DISABLES TASK MANAGER.....THIS IS VERY HELPFUL @ THAT TIME......
SPEED-UP MENUS
1. Click Start, and then click Run.2. Type Regedit in the box, and then click OK.3. Expand the menu in the left panel and select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop folder.4. Scroll down in the right panel and double click on the MenuShowDelay file.5. In the Value Data box, change to default value for the menu speed from 400 to a lesser number, such as 1.6. Click OK.Caution: Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. Before making changes to the registry, you should back up any valued data on your computer.
Use Notepad As a Diary
Want to write your diary on your computer? You can do it without using any software.1. Open Notepad2. Type “.LOG”3. Save it4. Now every time you open this file notepad will automatically insert date and time to the last line of the file. You can type anything after that line and save it. In this way you can use it as a diary
Prevent Users From Writing to USB
If you have windows XP with SP2, then you can disable the writing option to USB drives. This trick is very useful if you have virus in your computer and want to copy files from a USB Drive but don’t want to transfer virus to the USB. Follow the given steps to disable the USB writing option: To edit the computer registry, first you should log onto your computer with administrative rights. First click on Start button and type “Regedit” in Run option.Here locate the location to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ControlHere in right side panel, click right to create a key with the name “StorageDevicePolicies”.Now in left side panel, select “StorageDevicePolicies” key, again right click to create new DWORD value then label it “WriteProtect”. Set its value to “1″. But again to enable writing, set its values to “0″.Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect
Delete autorun.inf
*easy & best solution is....run --> cmd --> c: --> attrib --> del autorun.inf /f/s/q/ado it for all drives & ur problem ll b solved.....
How to block specific network protocols and ports by using IPSec
*Please refer to this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813878
PC Restarts When “Shut Down” is Clicked
*1. Click Start > Run and type REGEDIT
2. Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE then Systemthen CurrenControlSetthen Controlthen click CrashControl
3. Double-click on AutoReboot on the right side and change the value from 1 to 0.
Close regedit and restart the computer. Now the computer should shut down normally instead of restarting.
2. Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE then Systemthen CurrenControlSetthen Controlthen click CrashControl
3. Double-click on AutoReboot on the right side and change the value from 1 to 0.
Close regedit and restart the computer. Now the computer should shut down normally instead of restarting.
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