Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Data Type: REG_SZ. Value: path to program.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Startup Sounds are missing:
Startup Sounds are missing:
TweakUI/General/Beep on errors (verify that the box is checked).
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
System Sounds are missing:
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key: HKEY_USERS. If it doesn't have a Data entry in the right pane that reads: (value not set), double click (Default) and delete it. If it does, check your HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21 keys for the same.
Restore System Default Sounds (Line 6)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
This edit corrects many Sound issues:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
TweakUI/General/Beep on errors (verify that the box is checked).
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
System Sounds are missing:
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key: HKEY_USERS. If it doesn't have a Data entry in the right pane that reads: (value not set), double click (Default) and delete it. If it does, check your HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21 keys for the same.
Restore System Default Sounds (Line 6)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
This edit corrects many Sound issues:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Shutdown Command - Disable
Start/Run/GPEDIT.MSC
Computer Configurations/Windows Settings/Security Settings/Local Policies/User Rights Assignment/Shut Down the System/Users/Remove.
There may be certain machines that you do not want to be shut down; for instance, a workgroup print server, or a machine in a kiosk. With this Registry edit, you can take away that option: Start/Run/Regedit
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Name: NoClose
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Computer Configurations/Windows Settings/Security Settings/Local Policies/User Rights Assignment/Shut Down the System/Users/Remove.
There may be certain machines that you do not want to be shut down; for instance, a workgroup print server, or a machine in a kiosk. With this Registry edit, you can take away that option: Start/Run/Regedit
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Name: NoClose
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Show Hidden Files and Folders is Missing from Folder Options
Go to: Start/Run/Regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden. Modify the string value "Type" and enter "group" as value data. After the edit is complete hit F5 to refresh.
SFC - System File Checker - (SFC /Scannow)
/SCANNOW
Scans all protected system files immediately.
/SCANONCE
Scans all protected system files at the next boot.
/SCANBOOT Scans all protected system files at every boot.
/REVERT
Windows XP: Return to default settings.
Tip: SFC sets the following registry value: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SFCScan
Tip: SFC Creates a log - Start/Run/Msinfo32/Tools/File Signature Verification Ulitity
Scans all protected system files immediately.
/SCANONCE
Scans all protected system files at the next boot.
/SCANBOOT Scans all protected system files at every boot.
/REVERT
Windows XP: Return to default settings.
Tip: SFC sets the following registry value: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SFCScan
Tip: SFC Creates a log - Start/Run/Msinfo32/Tools/File Signature Verification Ulitity
Security Tab
To Display the Security Tab: Start/Settings/Control Panel/Appearance & Themes/Folder Options. View/Advancedand clear "Use Simple File Sharing".
Script Debugger
IE/Tools/Internet Options/Advanced/Disable Script Debugging and Display a notification about every script error.
Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142)http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
How to Troubleshoot Script Errors in Internet Explorerhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q181698&
If you continue to get the errors after trying the above and/or the settings become unchecked, rename mdm.exe
When Internet Explorer detects an error on a page it has the ability to launch a script debugger to diagnose the problem. This setting controls the use of the Internet Explorer script debugging functions.
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Create a new string value, or modify the existing value, named "Disable Script Debugger" and set it to either "yes" to disable the debugger or "no" to enable it. Restart Internet Explorer for the change to take effect.
Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142)http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
How to Troubleshoot Script Errors in Internet Explorerhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q181698&
If you continue to get the errors after trying the above and/or the settings become unchecked, rename mdm.exe
When Internet Explorer detects an error on a page it has the ability to launch a script debugger to diagnose the problem. This setting controls the use of the Internet Explorer script debugging functions.
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Create a new string value, or modify the existing value, named "Disable Script Debugger" and set it to either "yes" to disable the debugger or "no" to enable it. Restart Internet Explorer for the change to take effect.
Screen Saver - Set to None
Check your settings here: Go to Start/Run/RegeditHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Scrnsave.exe = C:\Windows\System32\logon.scr
Verify your Time while there as well and choose accordingly:ScreenSaveTimeOut = (set your preference)
Also make sure none of the screensavers are wrapped in double quotes as in: ""c:\windows\system32\screensavername.scr""
Scrnsave.exe = C:\Windows\System32\logon.scr
Verify your Time while there as well and choose accordingly:ScreenSaveTimeOut = (set your preference)
Also make sure none of the screensavers are wrapped in double quotes as in: ""c:\windows\system32\screensavername.scr""
Screen Saver - Replace
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop
Locate the SCRNSAVE.EXE entry in the right pane and modify it to the one you desire. SCR files are located in Windows\System32 by default, but you may have some add-on screen savers in the Windows folder.
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop
Locate the SCRNSAVE.EXE entry in the right pane and modify it to the one you desire. SCR files are located in Windows\System32 by default, but you may have some add-on screen savers in the Windows folder.
Sasser - W32.Sasser Removal Tool
To prevent the 60 second shutdown: Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: shutdown -a
Once done: Download the FxSasser.exe file from: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FxSasser.exe. The process takes around 15 minutes to complete and works perfectly!
Once done: Download the FxSasser.exe file from: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FxSasser.exe. The process takes around 15 minutes to complete and works perfectly!
Safe Mode
During a boot, tap the F8 key or go to Start/Run/Msconfig/Boot.ini and check off /SafeBoot/Apply, reboot.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
iTunes unable to launch or communicate with iPod or iPhone
If you are getting an error "iTunes might be unable to launch or communicate with iPod or iPhone"
Try this link : http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1593,
Try this link : http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1593,
NTLDR is missing
Issue: Error :NTLDR is missing after Windows Vista installed and Xp wont boot up.
After some digging around the internet, I found the solution:
Boot up Windows Vista, and navigate to Start (the Vista orb)-> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt, then right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Adminstrator. Either enter your password if needed or just press continue. The new window should be titled "Administrator: Command Prompt". In the command prompt, type in bcdedit /enum active and press Enter. Locate the sections titled "Windows Legacy OS Loader". Note the identifier (all of them if there is more than one matching section); my identifier was {ntldr}. If the problem is the same as mine, the device property should be currently set to unknown. Use the command bcdedit /set (ID) device boot to change unknown to boot, that is, the partition that is active and is booting from. By default, Vista does not change which partition boots, so if your XP partition is set as active, it will add the new booting code to that. Therefore assuming your XP partition is set as the active (boot) partition, the above command will be correct. Apply the above command for each identifier, replacing (ID) with the identifier itself, including the curly braces, e.g. bcdedit /set {ntldr} device boot. Press Enter after each one - it should report that the operation was completed successfully. Rerun the command in step 2 to check that the changes were applied correctly. Test!
Note: Can refer this link to understand BCD EDIT command
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/85cd5efe-c349-427c-b035-c2719d4af7781033.mspx?mfr=true
After some digging around the internet, I found the solution:
Boot up Windows Vista, and navigate to Start (the Vista orb)-> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt, then right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Adminstrator. Either enter your password if needed or just press continue. The new window should be titled "Administrator: Command Prompt". In the command prompt, type in bcdedit /enum active and press Enter. Locate the sections titled "Windows Legacy OS Loader". Note the identifier (all of them if there is more than one matching section); my identifier was {ntldr}. If the problem is the same as mine, the device property should be currently set to unknown. Use the command bcdedit /set (ID) device boot to change unknown to boot, that is, the partition that is active and is booting from. By default, Vista does not change which partition boots, so if your XP partition is set as active, it will add the new booting code to that. Therefore assuming your XP partition is set as the active (boot) partition, the above command will be correct. Apply the above command for each identifier, replacing (ID) with the identifier itself, including the curly braces, e.g. bcdedit /set {ntldr} device boot. Press Enter after each one - it should report that the operation was completed successfully. Rerun the command in step 2 to check that the changes were applied correctly. Test!
Note: Can refer this link to understand BCD EDIT command
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/85cd5efe-c349-427c-b035-c2719d4af7781033.mspx?mfr=true
Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibilty List
For Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/
For Windows XP:
http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x
For Windows 98
https://winqual.microsoft.com/download/hcl/Win98HCL.txt
For Windows ME
https://winqual.microsoft.com/download/hcl/WinMeHCL.txt
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/
For Windows XP:
http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x
For Windows 98
https://winqual.microsoft.com/download/hcl/Win98HCL.txt
For Windows ME
https://winqual.microsoft.com/download/hcl/WinMeHCL.txt
Saturday, November 1, 2008
How to Remove Startup Entries from MSConfig
http://cococokie.wordpress.com/2007/06/16/how-to-remove-startup-entries-from-msconfig/
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