system admin tools

How to solve basic Dual Boot Issues

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:58:00 +0000

Case 1: You have Dual Boot Win7 and XP/Vista and you lost the XP/Vista boot option at startup, but Win7 boots fine.

Solution:
1. Start Win7.

2. If you can see your XP/Vista partition in Computer, write down the drive letter (e.g. D

3. If you can’t see the XP partition and you see all others but this one, open Control Panel – Adminstrative Tools – Computer Management -> Disk Management(left pane) and right-click the partition without a drive letter, choose “Change drive letters and paths” and assign a drive letter for the partition, e.g. D: .

4. Open an elevated command prompt and type the following lines followed by Enter for each line, changing the drive letter D: (in blue) with the one on your XP/Vista partition:

FOR RESTORING XP

bcdedit /create {ntldr} /d “Windows XP”

bcdedit /set {ntldr} device partition=D:

bcdedit /set {ntldr} path \ntldr

bcdedit /displayorder {ntldr} /addlast

FOR RESTORING VISTA

bcdedit /copy {current} /d “Windows Vista”

(You will get a response saying that a new {UUID} was created successfully.
Write down or copy the new UUID.)

bcdedit /set {place_new_UUID_here} device partition=D:

bcdedit /set {place_new_UUID_here} osdevice partition=D:

5. Done

Case 2: You have Dual Boot Win7 and XP/Vista and you lost the Win7 boot option at startup, but XP/Vista boots fine.

Solution:
1. Insert the Win7 Installation DVD and boot your computer with it (as if you were making an installation).
2. At the first screen , select your language etc and press enter.
3. At the second screen, click “Repair Computer” at the bottom left.
4. Wait until startup repair is finished and reboot.
5. Done. You can now boot Win7.

Case 3: You have restored booting Win7 using the Case 2 method or other way, but now you’ve lost XP/VISTA .

Solution: Follow Case 1 Solution.

Case 4: You want Win7/Mac Dual Boot.

Solution: Follow these instructions: OSX and Windows 7 Dual Boot

CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008-Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Whether you’re an experienced database administrator getting up-to-speed on Server 2008 or a brand-new network admin learning Active Directory from the ground up, this is the series for you. James Conrad’s video series: Configuring Active Directory for Windows Server 2008, includes plenty of tools to help you shine as an administrator.

James starts by giving you a nuts-and-bolts background understanding of this terrific Microsoft product, including:

* installation
* configuring Domain Name Systems (DNS)
* terminology
* basic security and maintenance

Then he shows you how to:

* manage and monitor Group Policy Objects (GPO) to support users’ accounts
*
* modify and manipulate accounts using Account Automation
* backup and recover “lost” data
* automate your system
measuresystem performance

Finally he takes you on an in-depth tour of advanced concepts that utilize:

* Server Core
* Read-Only domain controllers
* Server Manager
* Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

Server 2008 gives you tools unavailable in previous versions of Active Directory. For example, you can create an extranet directory for outside users that separates them from the enterprise server. And you can use Lightweight Directory Services and Active Directory Rights Management Services to protect documents from insecure distribution such as printing or forwarding email, opening, modifying, printing, or taking other actions.

In no time, you’ll be an expert administering Windows Server 2008 roles and features

James Conrad’s training in mapped to Microsoft MCTS exam 70-640. Passing the exam also moves you closer to two MCITP certifications: (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator and (MCITP): Server Administrator.

Exam pack 70-640 contains the following videos:

* Series Introduction

* Introduction to Active Directory

* Installing Active Directory

* Server Core

* Read Only Domain Controllers

* Operations Masters

* Domain Functional Level, Forest Functional Level

* Automating Active Directory Accounts Part 1 (free video!)

* Automating Active Directory Accounts Part 2

* Managing User Accounts

* Groups and Computer Accounts

* Replication and Sites

* UPN and Trusts

* Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

* Active Directory Rights Management Services

* Active Directory Federation Services

* DNS Part 1

* DNS Part 2

* Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services Part 1

* Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services Part 2

* Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services Part 3

* Configuring Backup and Recovery

* Backup and Active Directory Maintenance

* Create and Apply Group Policy Objects

* GPO Account and Audit Policy

* GPO Software and Templates

* Monitoring Active Directory

http://rapidshare.com/files/226503178/CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/226524143/CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/226544869/CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/226562603/CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/226579311/CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/226595862/CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/226602282/CBT_Nuggets_Server_2008.part07.rar

NTFS or Fat32: Which should I choose?

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:56:00 +0000

A common questions when installing Windows XP on your computer is whether or not you should format your hard drives as NTFS or Fat32.

The specifications for both systems are as follows:

Fat32
Use it if your hard drive is 32GB or less.
Is slightly faster than NTFS, but not by much.
Can be used by other Operating Systems. If you plan on having multiple operating systems on your machine, you want FAT32.
NTFS
Should be used if your hard drive is greater than 32GB
Has better compression allowing you to store more data.
Has file security.
In generaly, with drive sizes being by default greater than 32GB, you should use NTFS. NTFS also gives you greater security on your hard drive to eliminate possible unauthorized access of your data.

On the other hand, if you are using Windows 95,98, or ME, NTFS is not an option so you must use FAT32. You will also want to use FAT32 when you have multiple operating systems on one computer.

The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:55:00 +0000

The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online
…The following is our list of “The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online,” along with some explanation of the risks — and solutions — associated with each…

1. Clicking on email attachments from unknown senders
2. Installing unauthorized applications
3. Turning off or disabling automated security tools
4. Opening HTML or plain-text messages from unknown senders
5. Surfing gambling, porn, or other legally-risky Websites
6. Giving out passwords, tokens, or smart cards
7. Page 8: Random surfing of unknown, untrusted Websites
8. Attaching to an unknown, untrustworthy WiFi network
9. Filling out Web scripts, forms, or registration pages
10. Participating in chat rooms or social networking sites

Make Your Own Custom/Unattended Windows Edition – Exclusive

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:52:00 +0000

First of all, I thank you for showing interest in this topic.

I am a bit less expressive – not able to deliver my feelings in best way in language. But, I can do it upto some extent.

If there are any errors,”i can’t understand” things, just pm me or post here.

Here I am using a program called nLite to do the job for us.

I am doing it for windows xp and have not tried other versions of windows.

You require the following:

Source of Windows XP you want to customize [you can get it easily ]
A small program called nLite [download link below]

http://nliteos.pcrpg.org/nlite/nLite-1.4.9.1.installer.exe

Tutorial:

* First of all, if you have a XP CD, you will have to copy the entire files to some where on harddisk [I recommend to desktop]

* If you have an iso file, extract it to desktop using WinRAR or any other program.

* Now open the nLite Program

And follow the links of pictures below – they are really easy to follow and
every step is taken screenshot of you will never have to worry that I will miss
something :

Click Next

Click Browse and Select the I386 Folder in the folder where you have copied/extracted the windows files

Wait a sec or so and you will see something like this:

Then next

Then next again

Choose what you are going to use and click ok

Now check what you DONT want

I have checked and clicked next

Now you can choose to change name of WINDOWS

I changed to winxp and clicked next

I selected the tweaks I wanted to make and clicked next

and then the following images follow

That’s the END !! In final step choose to Create ISO and then Burn The Same To CD and Enjoy !!

That is how I created one. So why not try a custom one yourself?
Its really easy and safe if you follow the instructions from this stage on:

ou can try to do the other things too like creating unattended,adding themes/programmes [i did not try them]

Turn "on" your system using a mouse

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:51:00 +0000

Without using the “power on” button on the cabinet, directly clicking the mouse button, we can start our system, to do this process follow the steps

ATX motherboard and PS2 mouse on process support containing BIOS system will have this facility (mostly all our boards can support this option)

To execute this process, while restarting the system by clicking “DEL” button, we will get into BIOS

In that, go to INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS block, there will be an option named “PS/2 MOUSE POWER ON OPTION” this option will be disabled by default. We can change this option to DOUBLE CLICK OR DOUBLE LEFT CLICK and save the BIOS and restart the system.

From now on, there is no need to click power on button on the cabinet, just click your mouse, your system will be started.

Greatest Tips For Searching Google : See The Difference

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:50:00 +0000

Greatest Tips For Searching Google : See The Difference
Just Put This String In Google Search:

Method 1

“parent directory ” /appz/ -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” DVDRip -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory “Xvid -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” Gamez -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” MP3 -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” Name of Singer or album -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

Notice that i am only changing the word after the parent directory, change it to what you want and you will get a lot of stuff.

Method 2

put this string in google search:

?intitle:index.of? mp3

You only need add the name of the song/artist/singer.
Example: ?intitle:index.of? mp3 jackson

Method 3

put this string in google search:

inurl:microsoft filetype:???

Method 4

put this string in google search:

intitle:index.of.???

Method 5

put this string in google search:

“name of object”download
“name of object download”
free “name of object”download
free “name of object download”

Or just look for the filename(s).
and instead of using the inurl: tag, use site: that works too.

Searching Google for Music – Advanced Guide

This How-To will teach you how to use google to find mp3s. This How-To
will be highly pragmatic and will focus on the hows and not the
wherefores of the various search strings.

Index
———————————————————————-
0) Key
1) Directories
2) Xitami Servers
3) Directory Listing
4) Andromeda Servers
5) Zina Artists
6) Apache mp3 Servers
7) Individual Songs

———————————————————————-
Section 0 – KEY
———————————————————————-

You this are just some definitions I will use below.

[Directory String] can be any of the following :
1) “index of”
2) “last modified”
3) “parent of”

[file type] can be any of the following :
1) “mp3″
2) “shn”
3) “wma”

[mp3 name] can be any of the following :
1) the name of the album in quotes
2) the name of the artist in quotes
3) be daring and leave it blank and have lots of links
4) be creative!

[limitors]
1) -html -htm -php -asp -txt -pls

(inurl is optional and may be omitted and in fact most be
omitted if not using a search tool other than google.

(intitle can be used in place of (inurl and has a similar effect
again you must be useing google.

(-filetype:txt) adding this to the end of your search string can
filter some false positives.

(-playlist) adding this to the end of your search string can
filter some false positives.

———————————————————————-
Section 1 – Directories
———————————————————————-

These are the most common way that mp3s are stored on the www, you
should try these strings first.

String Format :
Type 1 : [Directory String] + (inurl[file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 2 : [Directory String] + (intitle[file type] + [mp3 name]

Type 3 : [Directory String] + [file type] + [mp3 name] + [limitors]

Example Strings :
- intitle:index.of + mp3 + “grandaddy” -html -htm -php -asp -txt -pls
- “index of” + “mp3″ + “radiohead” -html -htm -php
- “index of” + mp3 + “grandaddy”
- “index of” + inurl:mp3 + “beatles” -txt -pls
- “index of” + intitle:mp3 + beatles
- “last modified” + “shn” + “dylan”
- “last modified” + inurl:shn + “bob dylan”
- “parent of” + inurl:wma + “grandaddy”

Suggestions :
- Try (intitle:index.of + “mp3″ + “band name” -htm -html -php -asp) first it
is usually the most effective.

Another Little Trick:
- If you have been getting alot of results on google but the pages don’t seem
to be there try adding dates and the “apache” string to your search i.e.

- intitle:index.of + mp3 + “grandaddy” -html -htm -php -asp apache feb-2005
- intitle:index.of + mp3 + “grandaddy” -html -htm -php -asp apache 2005

or if you just want a big list of mp3′ doing a search like this everymonth
- intitle:index.of + mp3 + -html -htm -php -asp apache mar

———————————————————————-
Section 2 – Xitami Servers
———————————————————————-

String Format :
Type 1 : “xitami web server” + (inurl[file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 2 : “xitami web server” + (intitle[file type] + [mp3 name]

Example Strings :
- “xitami web server” + “mp3″ + “radiohead”
- “xitami web server” + intitle:shn + “beatles”
- “xitami web server” + inurl:mp3 + “magnetic fields”

———————————————————————-
Section 3 – Directory Listing
———————————————————————-

String Format :
Type 1 : “directory listings” + (inurl[file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 2 : “directory listings” + (intitle[file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 3 : “directory listings of” + (inurl[file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 4 : “directory listings of” + (intitle[file type] + [mp3 name]

Example Strings
- “directory listings” + “mp3″ + “radiohead”
- “directory listings” + intitle:shn + “beatles”
- “directory listings” + inurl:mp3 + “magnetic fields”
- “directory listings of” + “mp3″ + “radiohead”
- “directory listings of” + intitle:shn + “beatles”
- “directory listings of” + inurl:mp3 + “magnetic fields”

———————————————————————-
Section 4 – Andromeda Servers
———————————————————————-

String Format :
Type 1 : “scott matthews” + andromeda + [mp3 name]
Type 2 : “scott matthews” + andromeda + [file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 3 : “powered by andromeda” + [mp3 name]
Type 4 : “powered by andromeda” + [file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 5 : inurl:andromeda.php + [mp3 name]
Type 6 : inurl:anromeda.php + [file type] + [mp3 name]
Type 7 : “scott matthews”
Type 8 : “powered by andromeda”
Type 9 : inurl:andromeda.php

Examples :
- “scott matthews” + andromeda + “radiohead”
- “scott matthews” + andromeda + “mp3″ + “fitter”
- “powered by andromeda” + “gradaddy”
- “powered by andromeda” + “mp3″ + “just like women”
- inurl:andromeda.php + “shn”
- inurl:anromeda.php + “wma” + “dylan”
- “scott matthews”
- “powered by andromeda”
- inurl:andromeda.php

———————————————————————-
Section 5 – Zina Artists
———————————————————————-

String Format :
Type 1 : “zina artists”

Examples :
- “zina artists”

———————————————————————-
Section 6 – Apache mp3 Servers
———————————————————————-

String Format :
Type 1 : “stream all” + apache + [mp3 name]
Type 2 : “stream all” + apache
Type 3 : “shuffle all” + apache + [mp3 name]
Type 4 : “shuffle all” + apache

Examples :
- “stream all” + apache
- “stream all” “shuffle all” mp3
- “stream all” + apache + radiohead
- “shuffle all” + beatles

———————————————————————-
Section 7 – Individual Songs
———————————————————————-

Format : [mp3 name].mp3 -playlist -filetype:txt

Examples :
- “ok_computer_live.mp3″ -playlist -filetype:txt
- “*ok_computer*.mp3″ -playlist -filetype:txt
- kid*a.mp3 -playlist -filetype:txt

##########################################

2nd Method:

Here is a second example of maximizing search results on Google:

1. At Google Search, type in one of the following two phrases (try the first one; if you’re not happy with the results, try the second one on your second search):
* “index of/mp3″ -playlist -html -lyrics
* “index of/” mp3 -playlist -html -lyrics

2. If you’d like, add an artist’s name or song name to the end of the phrase, then click the Search Button.
3. Here are a few examples:
* “index of/mp3″ -playlist -html -lyrics beatles
* “index of/mp3″ -playlist -html -lyrics punk

This tip helps you find directories filled with mp3 files by finding Apache’s Index page:

1. At Google Search type in the following code:
2. +(“index of”) +(“/mp3″|”/mp3s”|”/music”) +(mp3|zip|rar) +apache
3. By editing this code, you can search for any type of media; oog, wav, pdf, etc.
4. Be sure to edit both the directory names as well as the file extensions if edited.

Finding mp3 and compressed files searching by title:

1. At Google Search type in the following code:
2. allinurl: +(mp3|rar|zip|tgz) TheTitle
3. Replace TheTitle with either a song title, artist name, or album.
4. Here are a few examples:
* allinurl: +(mp3|rar|zip|tgz) beatles
* allinurl: +(mp3|rar|zip|tgz) revolver
* allinurl: +(mp3|rar|zip|tgz) greatest hits

—————————————————–
Moble Phones

& to find cell phone programs:

just type the following line in your google search box and see experience a new world of finding games

for games
“parent directory” nokia games -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

for tones
“parent directory ” nokia polyphonic -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

for symbian games
“parent directory ” symbian games -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

for Wallpapers
“parent directory ” nokia wallpapers -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

for general Midi
“parent directory ” midi -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

also try using “Index of” instead of “parent directory”

Amazing fact about Kaspersky

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:49:00 +0000

Truth about Kaspersky
Are you Using KAV ??? Then come and look here

If you are using Kaspersky then you must know that there is virus which it can’t stop. Try to look if you are infected.

To lets you know where the virus goes :-

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\MountPoints2\{2f47ad46-818a-11dc-85b4-001a4d72308d}\Shell\Auto\command

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\MountPoints2\{2f47ad46-818a-11dc-85b4-001a4d72308d}\Shell\AutoRun\command

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg\AFCVirus2

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run

You must Empty this folder C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch so the virus will have no source in your computer

what does this virus is f**ks your CPU and Grow up in every folder and lower ur pc speed

A simple reply + rep = thanks that what I only want from you.

Airtel Song in C Language

aaatoxxx — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:47:00 +0000

#include
#include
float main(void)
{
float A,Bb,D,G,F;
A = 440;
G = 780;
Bb = 461;
D = 586;
F = 687;
sound(G);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(2*D);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(2*Bb);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(F);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
sound(2*Bb);
delay(500);
sound(2*A);
delay(500);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(D);
delay(500);
nosound();
//end 1
sound(G);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(2*D);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(2*Bb);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(F);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(500);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
sound(2*Bb);
delay(500);
sound(2*A);
delay(500);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(D);
delay(500);
nosound();
//end 2
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
sound(2*Bb);
delay(500);
sound(2*A);
delay(500);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(D);
delay(500);
nosound();
//end 3
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(G);
delay(250);
nosound();
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(2*A);
delay(250);
sound(2*Bb);
delay(500);
sound(2*A);
delay(500);
sound(G);
delay(250);
sound(F);
delay(250);
sound(D);
delay(500);
nosound();
return 0;
}

How to Compare Antivirus Software?

aaatoxxx — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:37:00 +0000

There’s an influx of antivirus software in the internet these days. Antivirus software are everywhere in the internet. Article about them are also common. The problem with having too much of one thing is that you will have a hard time selecting the good from the bad. To come up with a list of possible choices one has to compare antivirus software.

Comparing is not easy, considering the number of antivirus to compare. Many website are there to help with comparison but they only compare a few. They focus their comparison to selected antivirus that are already there for many years. How about those antivirus software that have just recently started but may also have the ability to perform well? They don’t have the chance to be tested and be proven competitive with the popular ones.

Popularity

There should be a means to compare antivirus software not based on popularity but with their ability to thwart virus attacks. I have read articles that compare antivirus software and they are impressive. They test antivirus software based on how they detect known virus. Many antivirus software fared very well. Others did not do well because they were not able to detect new virus. The problem is that they limit their comparison to a chosen few. What about those that are left out? How will they be given a chance?

Who says So?

There are also those who compare antivirus software based on what the company that made them has to say about their product. I don’t know if this is reliable enough. There are people who claim to have done something but if you ask them to do it they can’t. There are just too many people who tell lies this days. I don’t say that all of them are liars but who would know the difference between an honest company from a lying one. They all write pretty good things about their products. Who would say bad things about something they themselves made?

Who’s Initiative?

The initiative to compare antivirus software should come from people other that those who made it or have any vested interest about it. The objective of the comparison should be to help people in choosing the right antivirus and not to promote one. People would love to know the truth about antivirus. There are already so much antivirus out there. It’s already difficult to know all of them. Another product profile may turn buyers off. What people need is honest, comprehensive, fair and accurate comparison of antivirus software based on performance and ability to protect computers from virus attacks.

It may take a long time before anyone can compare antivirus software comprehensively. That would be very difficult to do considering that there are so much of these products in the market today. There are also many things to consider. A definite plan should be established first before the factual, realistic and unbiased way to compare antivirus software is realized.