Speed up your computer - 1

Hello friends few tricks and tips to speed up your computer , well if u dont understand any thing do not try it as u may land up spoil ur computer , so read properly before doing any thing .

Disable unnecessary programs
When you install some programs they will insert themselves into an area of your registry that will cause them to load when your computer starts up. Obviously this will use memory and slow down your system.
1. Start Regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Run
3. Once there, locate any entry's on the right. You can identify the program by the path to the executable. Find programs that you can live without starting up from the list.
4. Right click on them and select Delete
5. You may also want to navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Runonce and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Run.
6. Delete unnecessary programs.
7. Also go to START - PROGRAMS - STARTUP and see if there is anything there you wish to remove.
8. Reboot your computer.

Alternative method:
1. Click on the start button and select run.
2. In the text box type msconfig and click ok.
3. Once the window has loaded, click on the startup tab and uncheck programs you do not want to start up anymore.

Modify application timeout
The operating system has a set amount of time that a program must be frozen for before it is
timed out. Often this number is set too high, but in some circumstances it is set too low. If
the program is doing a lot of calculations in the background the computer may think that it is
timed out. To prevent this, increase the value of the timeout in the registry.

1. Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get
started.
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
3. Select HungAppTimeout from the list on the right.
4. Right on it and select Modify.
5. Change the value to the new timeout value.
6. Reboot your computer.

Open Outlook Express faster
For some users when they remove windows messenger or just disable it from starting up
automatically they experience a great slow down when launching Outlook express. Users who
experience such a slow down will find a error in the system error log saying The server
{FB7199AB-79BF-11D2-8D94-0000F875C541} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout.
The solution to this problem is quite simple. Just Open up regedit and search for the string
{FB7199AB-79BF-11D2-8D94-0000F875C541} and modify the keys InProcServer32 and LocalServer32

default key to a empty string.
View XP System Uptime
To view the amount of time that XP has been running with out rebooting or restarting the computer:
1) Open the Command Prompt (located under Accessories)
2) Type 'systeminfo' (without the dashes)
3) Once the system has finished gathering the information, scroll up and the time is displayed in the System Up Time field.
As you can see, running systeminfo also gives a lot of useful information
Enabling/Disabling PIO/DMA
To enable or disable PIO/DMA modes simply follow these steps:
Open Device Manager: Start - Run - DevMgmt.msc
Expand the category "IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers"
Right click the desired IDE controller (Primary/Secondary) and choose Properties.
Choose the "Advanced Settings" tab.
Change "Transfer Mode" as necessary.

Note: This option will only be available on hardware that supports this feature. If you are unsure please contact your hardware manufacturer.

Disable automatic updating
To save memory and CPU time turn off the automatic update system in windows. You can always check manually for updates and most users have no problem with that. For those of you lazy bums out there you can leave this feature on but I warned you.
1.Open control panel.
2.(if using XPstyle control panel, click on performance and maintenance.)
3.Click on System.
4.Then click on the automatic updates tab and select Turn off automatic updating. If Service Pack 1 is installed uncheck Keep my computer up to date.
5.Click Ok.

Disable unnecessary services to free system resources
Services are programs that run when the computer starts up and continue to run as they aid the operating system in functionality. There are many services that load and are not needed which take up memory space and CPU time. Disabling these services will free up system resources which will speed up your overall computer experience. I recommend that you sort through the list and read the descriptions to decide if you need that service depending on what you want to do with your computer. Remember, you can always turn the service back on if you find that you need it in the future. Below is the procedure to turn off a service.

1. Click the start button.
2. Select run from the bottom of the right column.
3. Then type services.msc in the box and click ok.
4. Once the services window has loaded we are ready to turn off unneeded services.
5. For instructional purposes we are going to turn off the Portable Media Serial Number service.
6. Find this service in the list and select it with the mouse.
7. Right click and select Properties.
8. Once the properties windows has loaded locate the Start up type drop down box and select disable.
9. Then just click ok and the next time the computer starts the service will not be loaded.

What phishing and worm ???

in response to the email asking

1.What is phishing?
'Phishing' refers to the practice of fraudsters 'fishing' for your details in order to find out and misuse sensitive personal and financial information. Criminals may, for instance, make identical copies of existing corporate websites, or send scam e-mails to elicit a response from you and trick you into divulging your personal information.
Example : Mellisa and Code red


2.What is a worm?
A worm is a virus that does not infect other programs. It makes copies of itself, and infects additional computers (typically by making use of network connections) but does not attach itself to additional programs; however a worm might alter, install, or destroy files and programs

Windows shortcuts -3

Hey friends this is third and final list of shortcuts available .hope that they were very useful for u all .

• Quicktime (If Installed)- QuickTime.cpl
• Quicktime Player (if installed)- quicktimeplayer
• Real Player (if installed)- realplay
• Regional Settings - intl.cpl
• Registry Editor - regedit
• Registry Editor - regedit32
• Remote Access Phonebook - rasphone
• Remote Desktop - mstsc
• Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
• Removable Storage Operator Requests - ntmsoprq.msc
• Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof) - rsop.msc
• Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
• Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
• Security Center - wscui.cplServices - services.msc
• Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
• Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
• Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
• Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
• SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
• System Configuration Editor - sysedit
• System Configuration Utility - msconfig
• System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately)- sfc /scannow
• System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot)- sfc /scanonce
• System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot) - sfc /scanboot
• System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting)- sfc /revert
• System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache)- sfc /purgecache
• System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x)-sfc/cachesize=x
• System Information- msinfo32
• System Properties - sysdm.cpl
• Task Manager - taskmgr
• TCP Tester - tcptest
• Telnet Client - telnet
• Tweak UI (if installed) - tweakui
• User Account Management- nusrmgr.cpl
• Utility Manager - utilman
• Windows Address Book - wab
• Windows Address Book Import Utility - wabmig
• Windows Backup Utility (if installed)- ntbackup
• Windows Explorer - explorer
• Windows Firewall- firewall.cpl
• Windows Magnifier- magnify
• Windows Management Infrastructure - wmimgmt.msc
• Windows Media Player - wmplayer
• Windows Messenger - msmsgs
• Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected)- wiaacmgr
• Windows System Security Tool - syskey
• Windows Update Launches - wupdmgr
• Windows Version (to show which version of windows)- winver
• Windows XP Tour Wizard - tourstartWordpad - write.

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Windows Shortcuts -2

HI friends I m back with second list of shortcuts available , check them out and dont forget to give me feedback .

• Internet Properties- inetcpl.cpl
• Internet Setup Wizard- inetwiz
• IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration) - ipconfi/all
• IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents)- ipconfig /displaydns
• IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents)- ipconfig /flushdns
• IP Configuration (Release All Connections)- ipconfig /release
• IP Configuration (Renew All Connections)- ipconfig /renew
• IP Configuration(RefreshesDHCP&Re-RegistersDNS)-ipconfig/registerdns
• IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID)- ipconfig/showclassid
• IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)- ipconfig /setclassid
• Java Control Panel (If Installed)- jpicpl32.cpl
• Java Control Panel (If Installed)- javaws
• Keyboard Properties - control
• keyboardLocal Security Settings - secpol.msc
• Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
• Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff
• Microsoft Access (if installed) - access.cpl
• Microsoft Chat - winchat
• Microsoft Excel (if installed) - excel
• Microsoft Frontpage (if installed)- frontpg
• Microsoft Movie Maker - moviemk
• Microsoft Paint - mspaint
• Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed)- powerpnt
• Microsoft Word (if installed)- winword
• Microsoft Syncronization Tool - mobsync
• Minesweeper Game - winmine
• Mouse Properties - control mouse
• Mouse Properties - main.cpl
• Nero (if installed)- nero
• Netmeeting - conf
• Network Connections - control netconnections
• Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
• Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
• Notepad - notepad
• Nview Desktop Manager (If Installed)- nvtuicpl.cpl
• Object Packager - packager
• ODBC Data Source Administrator- odbccp32.cpl
• On Screen Keyboard - osk
• Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed) - ac3filter.cpl
• Outlook Express - msimnPaint - pbrush
• Password Properties - password.cpl
• Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
• Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
• Phone Dialer - dialer
• Pinball Game - pinball
• Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
• Printers and Faxes - control printers
• Printers Folder - printers
• Private Character Editor - eudcedit

Windows Shortcuts -1

This is the list shortcuts that can be used from start menu >run > enter the code

Continuation of this shortcuts will be posted very soon , if u find it useful plz do inform me ......... thank u

• Accessibility Controls - access.cpl
• Accessibility Wizard - accwiz
• Add Hardware - Wizardhdwwiz.cpl
• Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
• Administrative Tools control - admintools
• Adobe Acrobat (if installed) - acrobat
• Adobe Designer (if installed)- acrodist
• Adobe Distiller (if installed)- acrodist
• Adobe ImageReady (if installed)- imageready
• Adobe Photoshop (if installed)- photoshop
• Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
• Bluetooth Transfer Wizard - fsquirt
• Calculator - calc
• Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
• Character Map - charmap
• Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
• Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
• Command Prompt - cmd
• Component Services - dcomcnfg
• Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
• Control Panel - control
• Date and Time Properties - timedate.cpl
• DDE Shares - ddeshare
• Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
• Direct X Control Panel (If Installed)- directx.cpl
• Direct X Troubleshooter- dxdiag
• Disk Cleanup Utility- cleanmgr
• Disk Defragment- dfrg.msc
• Disk Management- diskmgmt.msc
• Disk Partition Manager- diskpart
• Display Properties- control desktop
• Display Properties- desk.cpl
• Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)- control color
• Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility- drwtsn32
• Driver Verifier Utility- verifier
• Event Viewer- eventvwr.msc
• Files and Settings Transfer Tool- migwiz
• File Signature Verification Tool- sigverif
• Findfast- findfast.cplFirefox (if installed)- firefox
• Folders Properties- control folders
• Fonts- control fonts
• Fonts Folder- fonts
• Free Cell Card Game- freecell
• Game Controllers- joy.cpl
• Group Policy Editor (XP Prof)- gpedit.msc
• Hearts Card Game- mshearts
• Help and Support- helpctr
• HyperTerminal- hypertrm
• Iexpress Wizard- iexpress
• Indexing Service- ciadv.msc
• Internet Connection Wizard- icwconn1

Cognizant technology solutions expands in hyderabad

Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) Corporation , a leading provider of IT services, today announced plans to further expand its infrastructure in India . Through the expanded program, which includes the expenditure of over $200 million through the end of 2008 on land acquisition, facilities construction and furnishing in India with the addition of over three million square feet and capacity for over 30,000 new employees.

As part of this program, Cognizant plans to develop state-of-the-art techno-complexes and expand its infrastructure in five cities – Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune. The campuses are planned to be built in regions designated as Special Economic Zones. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2007 and continue through the end of 2008. In addition to the construction of owned facilities, Cognizant will continue to lease additional new facilities throughout India as required to meet its headcount growth requirements.

for more details visit http://www.cognizant.co.in/

Improvement::: Hyderabad temperatures

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