Tool and Tricks

Add the open cmd prompt to folder context menus Also drives and My Computer copy what's in the code area to notepad and save as cmd here.reg or you can download the registry file from the links at below Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd] @="Command Prompt" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd\command] @="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\"" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd] @="Command Prompt" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd\command] @="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\"" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\cmd] @="Command Prompt" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\cmd\command] @="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\"" links for the registory file is below link1        link2        link3

We boot our computer with the help of Bootable OS CD/DVD.But sometime the CD/DVD is not available with us but we have the ISO image of the file. So instead of burn that ISO image to a CD/DVD you can use your PenDrive/USB Drive as a bootable Device and boot your OS from that bootable USB Drive. Question is how we make our PenDrive/USB Drive bootable.So here is a very Simple Solution. For This You have to Download a software called "ULTRAISO" You can Download it from links below.. link1                         link2 Click here than wait for few seconds and than click on skip add... Click on the SKIP AD> and proceed to Download... After You Downloaded The file Install it to Your Computer. Now carefully Follow The following Steps to Make Your USB/PENDDRIVE Bootable. 1.If You are using Vista/Windows 7 than Run UltraIso using the Administrator Privillage.Or s...

Most of standard keyboards come with a small numeric keypad which identified by the numbers from 0 to 9. However, this numeric keypad is also served for some other functions such as "Page Up", "Page Down", "End", "Home", etc... depending on which mode of the "Num Lock" is being used.  Many Windows users find this numeric keypad useful to type the numbers faster. But oopps... after hitting a several keys on the numeric keypad, you recognize the outcomes are not what you expected. Then you recognize the "Num Lock" mode is "OFF", so you just need to switch it on, and... start over your typing! The bad news is, by default, Windows turns the Num Lock off; however, the good news is, you can configure Windows to turn this Num Lock ON so that whenever you mean "number", you really get a number. Read on, you'll get the details how to set Windows to keep the Num Lock status "ON" as default. In fac...

Speed Up or Disable Windows Search Indexing in Vista, 7 The new indexing service built into Windows Vista has been the subject of a lot of complaints, since it seems to kick in at strange times and thrash your hard drive. So what can we do to speed this up? There's two options: You can either trim down the amount of files that Windows Search is indexing, or you can disable it entirely if you never use the search. Trim Down Indexing Locations The best way to trim down the amount of processor time the indexing service uses is by trimming down the amount of files being indexed. For instance, if you don't regularly search through your C: drive, there's really no need to be indexing it. Personally, I love the search function for Outlook and the Start Menu, but that's the only places I care about indexing.  Type   Indexing   into the control panel search or the start menu search box, and you should see an item called Indexing Options.     Here ...

Yes it is possible to change Adminstrator password both in Win XP , Vista and 7 without knowing it. If you somehow manage to login as an Administrator then you can change the password without knowing it. Here’s the Step-By-Step instructions 1. Right-click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop OR in the Start Menu. 2. Select the option “Manage”. 3. On the left pane expand the “Computer Management (Local) tree (if it is not already expanded) 4. Double click “Local Users and Groups” option From “System Tools” tree. 5. Click the “Users” option. 6. Now you will see the list of users on the right side pane, such as Administrator, Guest etc. 7. Right click the “Administrator” and select the option “Set Password” option. 8. Now you will see a warning message, Click on proceed. 9. Now the system asks you for “New Password” and “Confirm Password” . 10. After entering the password click on “OK”. The password is changed. That’s It!

This is a great trick you can play on your friends. To disable the display of local or networked drives when you click My Computer.  1.Go to start->run.Type regedit.Now go to:  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer  Now in the right pane create a new DWORD item and name it NoDrives(it is case sensitive). Now modify it's value and set it to 3FFFFFF (Hexadecimal) .Now restart your computer. So, now when you click on My Computer, no drives will be shown(all gone...). To enable display of drives in My Computer, simply delete this DWORD item that you created.Again restart your computer.You can now see all the drives again. Magic........lol..

Go to Start then Run  Type 'Regedit' then click 'Ok'  Find "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\"  Select "MenuShowDelay"  Right click and select "Modify'  Reduce the number to around "100"  This is the delay time before a menu is opened. You can set it to "0" but it can make windows really hard to use as menus will open if you just look at them - well move your mouse over them anyway. I tend to go for anywhere between 50-150 depending on my mood.

Disclaimer : Use this article for eductational purpose ONLY.  Follow these steps:  1. Open command prompt (Start->Run->cmd),  2. Enter the following command, then press ENTER  3. Enter the followin command, then press ENTER:  compmgmt.msc  This should open the computer management console.  4. Go to local users & groups->users. Right click on any user and select "set password".  If you get a "access denied" do the following:  start>run>cmd  then use following commands  1) net user test /add (this command will make test named user)  2) net localgroup administrators test /add (this command will make test user as administrators rights)  and use net user command to reset your admin. password

Go to  Control Panel >  System, >  Advanced >  Performance area >  Settings button Visual Effects tab "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the Desktop"

Theoretically, you can get rid of it (as well as a few other things). Windows 2000 power users should already be familiar with this tweak.  Fire up the Windows Explorer and navigate your way to the %SYSTEMROOT% \ INF folder. What the heck is that thingy with the percentage signs? It's a variable. For most people, %SYSTEMROOT% is C:\Windows. For others, it may be E:\WinXP. Get it? Okay, on with the hack! In the INF folder, open sysoc.inf (but not before making a BACKUP copy first). Before your eyes glaze over, look for the line containing "msmsgs" in it. Near the end of that particular line, you'll notice that the word "hide" is not so hidden. Go ahead and delete "hide" (so that the flanking commas are left sitting next to one another). Save the file and close it. Now, open the Add and Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel. Click the Add / Remove Windows Components icon. You should see "Windows Messenger" in that list. Remove the ...

Change Text and Baloon Tip Associated With All Desktop Icons You need to know the object's class ID (CLSID), which uniquely identifies each system object. The following table lists the CLSIDs for common desktop objects. CLSIDs for desktop objects Desktop object CLSID My Computer {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} Recycle Bin {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} Microsoft Outlook {00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} Internet Explorer {FBF23B42-E3F0-101B-8488-00AA003E56F8} The Internet {3DC7A020-0ACD-11CF-A9BB-00AA004AE837} My Network Places {208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D} Briefcase {85BBD920-42A0-1069-A2E4-08002B30309D} Dial-Up Networking {992CFFA0-F557-101A-88EC-00DD010CCC48} Run the Registry Editor, go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID, a key that lets you change characteristics of system objects, and highlight the CLSID whose name or balloon text you want to change. For example, to change My Computer, highlight the subkey HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-10...

When I first saw the default search pane in Windows XP, my instinct was to return it to its classic look; that puppy had to go. Of course, I later discovered that a doggie door is built into the applet. Click "Change preferences" then "Without an animated screen character." If you'd rather give it a bare-bones "Windows 2000" look and feel, fire up your Registry editor and navigate to:  HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ CabinetState.  You may need to create a new string value labeled "Use Search Asst" and set it to "no".

You can start or stop programs from executing at bootup by adding or deleting them to/from the run Keys in the Registry. Windows loads programs to start in the following order; Program listed in the Local Machine hive, then the Current User hive, then theWin.ini Run= and Load = lines and then finally programs in your Start Up folder. To add or remove programs in the Registry. Open RegEdit. .Go to the desired Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Micrsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices Add a new String Value and name it anything you like. For the value data, enter the path and executable for the program you want to run. By adding the value to the KEY_CURRENT_USER hive instead allows the program to start only when that user is logged on. If you add the value to the RunOnce key the pro...

Change Icons of your Desktop Objects(MyComputer, Recycle bin..) Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID, and look for the CLSID subkey from the table above for the object whose icon you want to change. Open the subkey and then the DefaultIcon subkey under that. To change the icon for My Computer, open the subkey HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\DefaultIcon. Change the Default value to the path of the icon that you want displayed. Follow the same for changing the icons of ther items as well. Exit the Registry. You might have to reboot for the new settings to take effect. If you aren't able to change your icons still, then try editing the following: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft \Windows\CurrentVersion \ Explorer\ CLSID\, and you will be in.

You can use the navigation pane (the left pane) to find files and folders and display links to frequently used folders and other items. You can also move or copy items to a destination in the navigation pane. If you don't see the navigation pane on the left side of an open folder window, click Organize, point to Layout, and then click Navigation pane to display it. To customize the navigation pane in Windows 7 1)In an open folder or library window, click Organize, and then click Folder and search options. 2)In the Folder Options dialog box, click the General tab, and then do one or both of the following: To show all the folders on your computer in the navigation pane, including your personal folder, select the Show all folders check box, click Apply to see the change, and then click OK. To automatically expand the navigation pane to the folder that's selected in the folder window, select the Automatically expand to current folder check box, and then click OK.    ...

When you need a really big window for viewing photos and videos, don't just maximize it: go full screen! This tip works great for viewing photos and videos at maximum size in Windows Explorer or Windows Media Player, utilizing screen space usually occupied by the header at the top of the screen and the taskbar at the bottom. Here’s how: Open any photo in Windows Explorer, or open a photo or video clip in Windows Media Player. Do one of the following: In Windows 7 and Windows XP, click the F11 key at the top of your keyboard. The photo or video image enlarges to its maximum size and the title bar and taskbar are hidden. Viewing a photo in Windows Explorer standard view To undo full-screen mode and restore the window to its normal view, press the Esc (Escape) key at the top of your keyboard For source: Click here

Requirements: *USB Flash Drive (Minimum 4GB) *Windows 7 or Vista installation files. Follow the below steps to create bootable Windows 7/Vista USB drive using which you can install Windows 7/Vista easily. 1. Plug-in your USB flash drive to USB port and move all the contents from USB drive to a safe location on your system. 2. Open Command Prompt with admin rights. Use any of the below methods to open Command Prompt with admin rights. *Type cmd in Start menu search box and hit Ctrl+ Shift+ Enter. Or *Go to Start menu > All programs > Accessories, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. 3. You need to know about the USB drive a little bit. Type in the following commands in the command prompt: First type DISKPART and hit enter to see the below message.   Next type LIST DISK command and note down the Disk number (ex: Disk 1) of your USB flash drive. In the below screenshot my Flash Drive Disk no is Disk 3. 4. Next type all the below c...

For this you need to be logged in to computer from any user account (means you are either member of Administrators or Users Group). Now, follow the step by step instruction: - 1. Go to RUN(Press window key + R) and type control userpasswords2 ... 2.Select the user you want to change the password. 3. Click on Reset Password Tab (reset tab will only be available if the particular account have password) And Reset the Password. YOU ARE DONE :D.!!! NOTE: - Above trick will not work if you are a user of Guests Group.

Can you create a folder named “CON” in windows? The Answer is NO and YES! Why the answer is NO. NO because when create a new folder and try to rename it to any one of the above specified names, you know what happens! In Windows XP the folder name automatically changes back to “New Folder” no matter you try any number of times. Where as in Windows Vista/7 when you try to rename the file you get an error message “The specified device name is invalid”. Why it is not possible to create a folder names CON? Before we proceed further, let me tell you a small secret you can’t even create a folder named CON, PRN, AUX, NUL, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6, COM7, COM8, COM9, LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, LPT4, LPT5, LPT6, LPT7, LPT8, and LPT9.and many others. YES the reason you can’t create a folder with these names is because these are reserved keywords used by DOS/name of ports. The below list is taken from Microsoft’s website shows a list of reserved keywords in DOS. If you try creating a folder with a...

This reg file automatically ends tasks and timeouts that prevent programs from shutting down and clears the Paging File on Exit. 1. Copy the following (everything in the box) into notepad. QUOTE Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management] "ClearPageFileAtShutdown"=dword:00000001 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop] "AutoEndTasks"="1" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control] "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"="1000" 2. Save the file as shutdown.reg 3. Double click the file to import into your registry. NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious" script, this is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar technology enabled.