Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator?

Method 1

Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (better - Copy and paste)

REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Method 2

Download and run this REG fix and double-click it.

Method 3

• Click Start, Run and type Regedit.exe
• Navigate to the following branch:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies\ System

• In the right-pane, delete the value named DisableTaskMgr
• Close Regedit.exe

Method 4: Using Group Policy Editor - for Windows XP Professional

• Click Start, Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK.
• Navigate to this branch:

User Configuration / Administrative Templates / System / Ctrl+Alt+Delete Options / Remove Task Manager

• Double-click the Remove Task Manager option.
• Set the policy to Not Configured.

How to remove New Folder.exe Virus?

Virus also known as- IT University Sohanad W32.HLLW.Ssdx newfolder.exe

If this virus infected in you computer, It will Disable the following …

Task Manager, Registry Editor, Folder Options, Run in start menu

And it will create exes like the icon of folders. If this virus is running it will use more than 50 % of your processor

Download following tools to remove new folder.exe virus

Download Tool 1 | Download Tool 2 ( run tools In safe mode )

Manually remove it (new folder.exe Fix)

Delete File named svichossst.exe

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
“@”=[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Yahoo Messengger”=

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
“Shell”=”Explorer.exe “

How to increase download speed of utorrent?

Note: Some of the settings mentioned below are optimized for 256k connection. If you want to calculate the optimal settings for your connection, check at the end of this tutorial. But I suggest you to read the entire tutorial for guidance on other settings.

First go to Options>Preferences>Network

1. Under ‘Port used for incoming connections’, enter any port number. It is best to use a port number above 10000. I use 45682.
2. Randomize port each time utorrent starts: UNCHECKED. I leave this unchecked because I have a router. If you do not have a router or a firewall, and want extra security,check this option.
3. Enable UPnP port mapping (Windows Xp or later only): UNCHECKED.I leave this unchecked because I have experienced it slowing down speeds. It is not needed if you manually port forward.
4. Add utorrent to Windows Firewall exceptions (Windows XP SP2 or later only): UNCHECKED (do this only if you have windows firewall disabled)
5. Global Maximum upload rate (kb/s): [0: unlimited]: 22 (for 256k connection)
6. Protocol Encryption: ENABLED. I would recommend everyone to enable this. This can help increase speeds with many ISPs.
7. Allow incoming Legacy Connections: CHECKED

Options>Preferences>Torrents

1. Global Maximum Number of Connections: 130 (for 256k connection)This number should not be set too low or the number of connections made to your torrents will be limited. Setting it too high may cause too much bandwidth to be used and can cause slowdowns.
2. Maximum Number of connected peers per torrent: 70 (for 256k connection)If you see that the peers connected to a specific torrent are exactly this number, or very close, increase this number to improve speeds.
3. Number of upload slots per torrent: 3 (for 256k connection)This depends on how much you want to upload to other users. Do not set too low or it may affect download speeds.
4. Use additional upload slots if upload speed <90%: CHECKED
5. Maximum number of active torrents: 2 (for 256k connection)
6. Maximum number of active downloads: 1 (for 256k connection)
7. Enable DHT Network: CHECKEDThis is recommended to be checked to improve speeds. More people will be available for sharing if this is checked.
8. Enable DHT for new torrents: CHECKED
9. Enable Peer Exchange: CHECKED
10. Enable scrapping: CHECKED
11. Pre-allocate all files: CHECKED
12. Append .!ut to incomplete files: UNCHECKED Torrent Settings


Options>Preferences>Advanced

net.max_halfopen: 50

If you use Windows XP SP2, patch tcpip.sys with LvlLord’s Event ID 4226 Patcher to get better performance.

DO NOT CHANGE THIS OPTION unless you have Windows XP SP2 and have patched tcpip.sys.

You can also patch tcpip.sys with xp-Antispy

If you have a firewall

* Open up the options/preferences/settings for the firewall - usually your firewall will have an icon to click in the taskbar
* Look for the keywords “allow list” or “programs”
* Add the application you want to give access to the internet
* Make sure to save your settings when you are done

If you have a router

1. Go to start>run>type cmd, press enter>type ipconfig, press enter
2. Remember both your ip address and your default gateway
3. Type in your default gateway into your default browser, a password prompt may come up. The default username and password are admin for my router
4. Under ‘Applications’ fill out one line for each p2p client you use
5. You need to use your ip address, the correct port range and set either tcp or udp
6. You can find and change the ports in the actual p2p client’s settings, just make sure they are the same in the router
7. Most p2p apps need both tcp and udp checked, if you are not sure check your p2p client’s FAQ
8. Save your settings

:!: Check PortForward.com to forward ports for uTorrent.

Some of the settings I mentioned above are relative to my bandwidth.

How to calculate optimal settings for your connection

In order to apply the following tips you need to know your maximum upload and download speeds. You can test your bandwidth over here.

Maximum upload speed

If you use your Maximum upload speed, there won’t be not enough space left for the files you are downloading. So you have to cap your upload speed.

This is how I calculate my optimal upload speed…

upload speed * 80%

Maximum download speed

Setting your maximum download speed to unlimited will hurt your connection. So use this to calculate your optimal setting.

download speed * 90%

Maximum connected peers per torrent

upload speed * 1.3

Maximum upload slots

1 + (upload speed / 6)

Disable Windows Firewall

Windows Firewall hates P2P and so disable it and get yourself a decent firewall like Zone Alarm.

And last optimize your Internet connection with TCP Optimizer.

Know any other tricks to increase uTorrent’s download speed? Please share them here.

Comparing Registries

While working with changes to your system, you might want to see what is changing in your Registry. Since you can export it to a text file, the steps are fairly easy:

> Start Regedit
> With the very top level select - My Computer, on the Toolbar select Registry / Export Registry File
> I usually save it to the root of the C: drive with the name before (you don't need to add an extension)
> Make the change to your system
> Go back to Regedit
> Press F5 to update it
> Export the Registry like step 2
> Name the file after and have it go in the same directory
> Open up a DOS window
> Go to the directory where the two exported files are
> Enter FC before.reg after.reg > diff.txt
> Then you can edit diff.txt with your favorite text editor.

Note: I do the last steps so often, I have a simple batch file already set up.

Custom User Icons

If you plan on getting a copy of XP, one of the first things you're going to do is set up a user account. Why not give your user account its very own picture? It's OK if you don't want to use a picture of your own because Windows comes with at least 20 beautiful pictures to choose from.

Here's how you can customize your user account icon.


> Single-click the start menu and choose Control Panel.
> Single-click the User Accounts icon.
> Find the user account you'd like to change the icon for and click on it.
> Click the text that says "Change My Picture."
> You'll have the option to either pick one of the predefined icons or choose your own.
> If you like one of the predefined icons, just highlight the one you like and click the button labeled "Change Picture."
> If you'd like to use your own picture, just click the magnifying glass or the text labeled "Browse for more pictures." This will launch a dialog box directing you to navigate to where your new picture is stored. After you find it, just click Open to save your new changes.

Orkut is banned, Orkut is banned you fool.

Virus affects Mozilla & Orkut

The browser war between Internet Explorer (IE) and Mozilla has taken a new turn with a new Virus pitching in to help IE. The W32.USBWorm known popularly as the 'I Hate Mozilla Virus' prevents users from opening Mozilla and also prevents them from accessing sites like Orkut and Youtube.

Every time the user opens Mozilla, the Virus pops up with a message, "Use IE, You Dope. I don't hate Mozilla but use IE or else...." and closes the browser window. When the user tries to get into Orkut or Youtube again the villainous pop-up splash the message :Orkut is banned, Orkut is banned you fool.

The administrators didn't write this program guess who did?" and it plays a sound, supposedly a devil's laugh. The worm then closes the web page window.

While this might seem funny, some of the users who are addicted to Mozilla and Orkut find it really frustrating. Unfortunately, none of the anti virus programmers including Nortan, McAfee and AVG has been able to detect the Virus. The worm spreads via thumbdrives, data cards and storage discs, using the computer's Autorun feature.

A Simple Solution to remove the Virus :

* Open Task Manager by holding Ctrl + Alt + Del and click on the process tab.

* Ignore the warning messages and stop the SVC.Host for the system's user name.

* Navigate to C:/Heap41a and delete the contents of the folder. Smiple.

The best precaution is to avoid transferring data from internet centers using flash drives.

How to Disable/Enable Windows default debugger Dr. Watson

If you haven't heard it before, you may wonder what is Dr. Watson? Here is a brief explanation:

Dr. Watson for Windows is a program error debugger that gathers information about your computer when an error (or user-mode fault) occurs with a program. Technical support groups can use the information that Dr. Watson obtains and logs to diagnose a program error.

So, that means this debugger will collect information and send to Microsoft for further analysis. But for your testing computer that don't have internet, or if you feel it's useless for you anyway, just follow these steps to turn off.

* 1.Go to Start Menu -->> Run and type regedit.exe then press Enter.
* 2.Browse to the following registry. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug
* 3.Click the AeDebug key, and then click Export Registry File on the Registry menu. Save the file and remember it.
* 4.Then you can delete the AeDebug key.
That's it! Whenever any programs crash again, Windows won't ask you whether you want to send data to Microsoft or not.

If you change your mind and want to enable Dr. Watson back. It's easy.

* Double-click the file you save in step 3.
* And then go to Start -->> Run -->> cmd.exe
* At the command prompt, type drwtsn32 -i

How to allow users to remote desktop in Windows 2003

In Windows 2003, I've created an ordinary user account and then I've add that account in to Remote Desktop Users group already as in the following picture.

But when I login remotely, I've got the following error.

To log on to this remote computer, you must be granted the Allow log on through Terminal Services right. By default, members of the Remote Desktop Users group have this right. If you are not a member of the remote desktop users gruop or another group that has this right, or if the remote desktop user group does not have this right, you must be granted this right manually.

I'm sure if you got this error you'll feel frustrated like I did. How can you manually grant this user right to remote desktop? Okay, it's not that difficult.

* First Go to -->> Administrative Tools -->> Terminal Services Configuration
* And then Choose Connection and in the right panel right click on RDP-tcp
* And then choose Properties. In the Permissions tab, add the users you want.

How to fix NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM not found error

In the old Windows 9x days, we have seen "NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM Not Found" error quite too often. Nowadays, modern Windows XP era, these errors become less frequent, but still there. For me, normally, I've no idea how to fix these and I used to format my computer.

If you have FAT32 partitions or Windows 9x, it is much simpler than with NTFS.
Just boot with a Win98 floppy and copy the NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM files
from the i386 directory to the root of the C:\ drive.

But for NTFS or Windows XP, here are the steps:

* Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD.
* At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
* Press the number to choose the location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
* Typically this will be #1 unless you have dual-boot.
* Type in the administrator password. (If no password, just press Enter)
* Enter in the following commands (X: is drive letter of CDROM drive)
* COPY X:\i386\NTLDR C\:
* COPY X:\i386\NTDETECT.COM C:\
* Take out the CD ROM and type exit

Show Start Menu Faster

This is just minor and very easy tweak. If you think your start menu don't show up fast enough when you click, you can remove any delay from menus sliding out.

To do this, you can simply edit registry value.

* First Go to Start menu -->> Run
* Then type regedit, press enter
* Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
* You will see the key, called MenuShowDelay, with the value 400.
* Double click and change the value to 0.

Just like any other registry change to take effect, you need to restart your computer.

How to create Desktop icon shortcut

Some of you may accidentally delete Desktop icon shortcut from Quick Launch. Don't sweat it! You can easily recreate it. Follow these steps.

* 1. Open your Notepad.
* 2. Type the following :
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
* Command=ToggleDesktop3. Save the file as Show Desktop.scf on the desktop.
* 4. After that, just drag and drop to the Quicklaunch bar.

How to delete undeletable files

How many times have we been annoyed by that messages? Oh yeah, there are many alternatives of above such as :

* Cannot delete file: Access is denied
* There has been a sharing violation.
* The source or destination file may be in use.
* The file is in use by another program or user.
* Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.


I've got two ways to solve this problem.

First way : If you're not tech buddy, you should go to second way.

* Go to Start menu -->> Run -->> type cmd and press enter (this will open command prompt)
* After that press Ctrl+Alt+Del to bring up task manager
* Go to Process tab, find explorer.exe, then click End Process.
* Your Taskbar will disappear.

* Go back to the Command prompt you just left opened.
* Browse folder or file you want to delete.
* Delete file with del command and remove directory with rmdir command.
* After that, in the task manager, choose File -->> New Task (Run..)
* Then type explorer.exe.
* Your taskbar will appear again.

Second way : I recommend this. This is really easy. Just download and install Unlocker, which is very useful freeware especially for this purpose. After you installed the program, all you have to do is simply right click the folder or file and select Unlocker. You can do Delete, Rename, Move at your finger tips.

Frankly speaking, I really recommend you guys to follow Second way. I intend first method for those of you who just want to know workaround or who don't wanna install any extra programs.

Command Prompt Options

If you haven't known it before, I know you're wondering are there any options exist in command prompt or not? Well, they do exist. To access,

First Start Menu -->> Run -->> Type cmd and press enter.

Command Prompt Configurable Options

After that left click on the top corner of command prompt dialog box as below :

Click on Defaults and you will see the following dialog box.

Let me explain you about the Edit Options. There are three Edit Options available : QuickEdit Mode, Insert Mode and AutoComplete mode.


QuickEdit Mode : If you select this one, you can copy the text in the Command Prompt window with your left mouse button, and then right-click to paste either at the command prompt or in a text file.

Insert Mode : This mode is same function as keyboard key insert. If you select this mode, you can insert text at the point of the cursor, if you don't select this option, the text will be override.

AutoComplete Mode : This option is available from the Windows XP and later version only. It allows you to quickly complete available commands when you type Tab or if you don't type anything and just start pressing tab , it will cycle through the available items in the current working directory.

You can select and unselect that mode as you desire.

List of Commands you typed

Most of you may probably know that you can get to the last few commands you typed by pressing the up arrow key. Well, I believe only a few of you know that you can view and select command you typed earlier by pressing F7 key to bring the following dialog box.

These command prompt options exist as early as Windows 95 (maybe even Windows 3.1 but who cares?). Most people are not aware that these options even exist. By knowing these things, you can brag your friends or speed up your work.

How to find problematic svchost

Sometimes, WinXP got slow down extremely and barely respond. After you open the Task Manager you found that one of the svchost.exe is eating all CPU resource.

The difficult thing is that svchost.exe is used by Microsoft Windows Services and run many instances simultaneously. Sometimes, malware also run with the same name too. How can you differentiate which one is malware or which one is legitimate.

Ok, after you open Task manager,
Go to View-->>Select Columns -->> Check PID (Process Identifier)

You will see the Task manager as below:

Record the PID no. of the svchost process. After that, go to command prompt.
Type Tasklist /SVC

You will see the svchost with the PID. So that now you've got an idea of which process are actually associated with that svchost instance. If you want to know more info of that process you can google it. For example if you suspect CryptSvc, you google it and you'll know that cryptsvc is a module associated with Cryptographic Services from Microsoft Corporation. Ok, that's legitimate, you can try next one and hopefully you'll spot the spyware if there's one.

How I speed up my Vista

I have noticed Windows Vista built-in indexing service eat up my computer resource from time to time. Usually at night, while my computer is idle. It is ok to use all the resources while the computer is idle, but my computer has got extra cooling fan that turn on when CPU usage over around 70%. So that Vista eating resource really bothers me at night.

But thanks GOD! Not anymore. From 10 vista speed tweaks, I've used only one and turn out my Vista performance very great.

Disable Unnecessary Windows Features

You can view and disable features that you don't need.

• Click Start Menu then Control Panel
• Select Programs and Features
• On the left panel, select Turn Windows Features on or off

I uncheck these features as I won't use them:

• Indexing Service ( I took risk by assuming I won't need search feature badly)
  
• Remote Differential Compression ( At home, I don't have any network)
  
• Tablet PC Optional Components ( I am using PC, not tablet)
  
• Windows Fax & Scan (I've got broadband, no need to use fax modem)
• Windows Meeting Space (Nah, I prefer Skype Video conference)

How to enable telnet in Vista

When I try to use telnet feature in Vista, I couldn't use it. After scrolling through Microsoft help, I learn that you need to enable it in Vista first.

Go to Start -->> Control Panel -->> Programs and features -->> Turn Windows features on or off

After that, check Telnet Client and click ok.

That's it. You can use telnet in Vista from Run command or Command prompt now.

How to clean a CD/DVD-Drive?

If your CD drive creating problem to read CD disc, taking time to read and showing message there is no disc in the drive. These are the symptoms of dirty or weak CD-drive lens, because dirty lens can create errors in reading or writing and soon will not work at all.

Follow the given steps to care and clean a CD-Drive.

* First make sure your discs are clean, unscratched and you are loaded it properly.
* Always use laser lens cleaner to clean drive lens.
* Insert the laser lens cleaner disc and play it for 2 to 3 min.
* Using CD drive cleaner properly clean the CD-ROM laser from dust. If your drive still creating problem then open it and clean the lens with a cotton swab.

How to speed up your slow internet connection?

Today a special tip for those who are still using any slow dial-up internet connection due to unavailability of any broadband connection in their area. The Web Accelerator application designed to provide the full acceleration for your routine web sites browsing. With the help of Web Accelerator you can browse your internet 4 to 6 times faster than normal dial-up connection. Basically this services compressing the website text data, images and heavy graphics to open or download this data with high speed.

This technique is more useful for static websites and for email applications but don't accelerate with secure and downloading audio or video files. Some good web accelerator retains your system cache to reuse websites with faster speed and can also block windows pop-up. If you are using FTP sites and downloading any program using dial-up, then web accelerator is not for you. There are various web accelerator software are free available on internet, visit and download it to enjoy your connection.

How To Make VPN Connections using Windows XP

* Open the Network Connections option in Control Panel. A list of existing dial-up and LAN connections will appear.

* Choose the 'Create a new connection' option from the left-hand side of the window. First click Next to begin the wizard, then choose the 'Connect to the network at my workplace' item from the list and click Next.

* On the Network Connection page of the wizard, choose the 'Virtual Private Network connection' option and click Next.

* Here type a name for the new VPN connection in the 'Company Name' field and click Next.

* Choose an option on the 'Public Network' screen and click Next. The default option, 'Automatically dial this initial connection' can be used if the VPN connection will always be initiated when the computer is not already connected to the Internet. Otherwise, choose the 'Do not dial the initial connection' option. This option requires that the public Internet connection be established first, before this new VPN connection will be initiated.

* Enter the IP address of the VPN remote access server to connect to, and click Next.

* Choose an option on the "Connection Availability" screen and click Next. The default option, 'My Use Only,' ensures that Windows will make this new connection available only to the currently logged on user. Otherwise, choose the 'Anyone's use' option.

* Click Finish to complete the wizard.

How to Install an Internal Modem on system

Installing an internal modem is not an easy task. You have to open the computer to install modem cards. Given steps applies to all computer system.

* Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer, then remove the computer's cover.
* Find a slot that matches the pins. PCI modems have fewer pins and fit into a smaller slot than ISA modems. Put new modem into that slot if it will physically fit.
* First unscrew the metal plate on the slot holder on the back panel, and insert the modem in that slot.
* Screw modem into slot holder if it has a screw hole.
* Reconnect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Connect the modem to phone line.
* Reboot the computer.
* If Windows detects modem upon startup, follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and additional software. If Windows doesn't detect the modem, manually complete the installation using the Add New Hardware control panel.
* Follow instructions in your modem manual to configure the modem in Windows.
* Adjust the modem settings to match your telephone service and personal preferences.
* You can verify that your modem is working properly by using the diagnostics that are available through the Phone and Modem Options icon in Control Panel. On the Modems tab, click the modem that you want to test. Click Properties, then click Diagnostics, then click Query Modem.