Check IP at command prompt

Check IP at command prompt
Did you know you can view it even faster (without opening all the way to cmd or command.com? Just type "cmd /k ipconfig" in the run box (Start button, run).
You can also put cmd /k ipconfig in a text file and give it a .bat extension to make a batch script so you just need to click on the file to execute it instead of going to the start menu.

Change Orginal Desktop Wallpaper

Change Orginal Desktop Wallpaper
Go to run, type regedit press ok.

when that comes up go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Control Panel>Desktop

Now find the orginalwallpaper, right click and select modify.In the text box type the path to the file you want to be your orginal desktop wallpaper.

There ya go!

This is more of a fun tweak than it is usefull.

The REGISTRY EDITOR is dissable by adminstrator

The REGISTRY EDITOR is dissable by adminstrator:-

Registry Editing has been disabled by your administrator For standalone Windows XP systems, perform the steps below to remove the registry editing restrictions.

Method 1: Using the REG.EXE console tool

1. Click Start, Run and type this command:

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

(Just Copy and paste the above Command in RUN)You should be able to launch Tweak UI, as well as the Registry Editor.

Method 2: Using the Group Policy Editor (Windows XP Professional only)

Click Start, Run and type gpedit.msc and press ENTER Go to the following location:

User Configuration Administrative Templates System

Double-click Disable registry editing tools and set it to Not Configured

Exit the Group Policy Editor Note: If the setting already reads Not Configured, set it to Enabled, and click Apply. Then revert it back to Not Configured. This ensures that the DisableRegistryTools registry value is removed successfully.

HOw to convert RAW file system to FAT32 file system

Use disk management:
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management
In Computer Management, click "Disk Management" on the left which is under "Storage." In the lower portion on the right, you should see a list of all the volumes.If it is a removeable drive you want to format, use "Removable Storage" under "Storage" instead of "Disk Management."First Delete the partition then create a new partition as Fat32 then Right-click on that one you want to format and click "Format".

Problem solved

enjoy!

Change TCP/IP settings by command line

When you often use a laptop on different netwoks you can very easily change your ip and much more by use this command. You can save the line in a batch file and run the file when you switch between home and work.
Example:

set address name="Local Area Connection" static 10.0.5.99 255.255.255.010.0.5.1 1
The syntax is:set address [name=]InterfaceName [source=]{dhcp static addr=]IPAddress[mask=]SubnetMask [gateway=]{none DefaultGateway [[gwmetric=]GatewayMetric]}}
More info on

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/proddocs/netsh_int_ip.asp
It is only tested in Windows XP Pro but I guess i can be used on windows2000 and XP Home.

Must Do Security Settings

Increase Security by Disabling Services:Start > Run > Type – services.msc
Security Settings
1.Messenger – Home/Pro = Disable
Have you ever been surfing the net and all of the sudden you get a pop-up with a “Messenger Service” listing in the title bar? If so, disable this service.
2.NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing – Home/Pro = Disable
This creates the ability for someone to remotely access your computer through NetMeeting. This is not good! If you don’t use NetMeeting or not that often, disable this service.
3.Protected Storage – Home/Pro = Disable
This service will store your passwords as well as enable the auto-complete function within Internet Explorer (auto-complete is where you type – for e.g. – tweakxp and then hit Ctrl + Enter to allow IE to fill in the WWW and .Com for you).
Note:-I usually prefer to enable this service.
4.Remote Desktop Help Session Manager – Home/Pro = Disable
This service provides support for Remote Assistance sessions. Again, if this service is not something you use or use rarely, disable until required.
5.Remote Registry Service – Pro = Disable
If you don’t require the assistance of someone to remotely have access to editing your registry settings, then disable this service. Your systems registry isn’t something you want to surrender easily to a remote computer.
6.Routing and Remote Access – Home/Pro = Disable
This service enables remote computers dial-in routing to your computer. That surely doesn’t sound like something I would want set to “automatic”.
7.Security Accounts Manager – Home/Pro = Disable
This service works just as Protected Storage collecting secure user information. For XP Pro users, you will not be able to run the Group Policy Editor with this service disabled (the Group Policy Editor is unavailable for XP Home users).

Note:-create a system restore or backup your system with an image utility such as DriveImage 2002. As a precautionary measure, you may as well, take note of the default state of the service before you adjust it.

Locking Computer in XP

Locking Computer in XP

It is a very useful trick.I usually use this trick when i have to go for a short break while working and i don't want to restart my computer.It saves a lot of time for me.It preserve my computer for any unauthorised access.

To lock a computer in XP, as you probably know, you press "L" while holding down "Windows Logo" key on your keyboard. However, if you would like to lock a computer remotely, for example via "Remote Administrator", you don't have this ability. What you can do instead, is to create a shortcut on remote computer's desktop where

Target

%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

name it as Lock Computer

That's all

Administrator Account Password in XP Home

Administrator Account Password in XP Home
In XP Home Edition the admin account is only accessible from SafeMode. This accounts password is by default BLANK....yeah thats correct there is no password.
Gee...PATHETIC.
To ensure a more secure system.
1. Turn off your computer.
2.Power on and hit F8 just after the BIOS check is complete. Select Safe Mode from the List. Its around the top of the list.
3.On the next page press ENTER.
4.Work you way to the Desktop. Goto Control panel...by:*Clicking on start\settings\ControlPanel
5.Double Click on Users Accounts
6.Select the Administrators Account from the list.
7.Apply a password.
Then restart the system.

Applying A Password to the Guest account

Applying A Password to the Guest account

The default for the guest password in XP Home and Pro is BLANK...there is no password. I have been told by many even MicorSoft Reps that applying a password is not an option. Well they are all wrong. Listed below is the how to info.
To apply a Password to the guest account:
Please log on to this computer with an Administrator account and turnon the guest account. Click Start->Run->Type cmd and click OK. Input the following command and press Enter. Net user guest password Go to Control Panel->User Accounts. Click the Guest account and now you can
change the password.

Thats it...it does work for I have done it many times.

Restore Show Desktop Icon to Quick Launch on Taskbar

Restore Show Desktop Icon to Quick Launch on Taskbar
If the Show Desktop icon is deleted from Quick Launch, the procedure below
will recreate the file.
Method 1
Open Notepad and enter the following text:
[Shell]Command=2IconFile=explorer.exe,3

[Taskbar]Command=ToggleDesktop
Save the new file as Show Desktop.scf then drag and drop the icon on the Quick Launch bar or whatever location you want the shortcut to appear.

Method 2

create a new shortcut(right click on desktop and browse the path as described below )

C:\Documents and Settings\Username(whatever is yours)\ApplicationData\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

select the icon of Show Desktop
Click finish

Now you can drag this icon to your quick launch or wherever u want.

Enjoy

Hide Your Partitions ( C , D , E , F)

This trick is for all those guys whose wants to tons of data into their disks,We want to store some personal files or data which we don't to show anyone or access it This trick is for all those guys!!
Click start button>run type gpedit.msc, now move to user configuration >administrative templates > windows components > windows explorer, press
double click on "Hide these specified drives in My Computer" after following This steps properly You'll find another option "Prevent access to drives from My Computer" double click on dis option & change it accordingly.

To make it normal again click on "disable" by double clicking on "Hide
these specified drives in My Computer" option ..
Thats it ur done with it !!!! enjoy This trick.