Device Doctor

Device Doctor is a free Windows application that scans your computer hardware and checks to see if there are new driver updates available for your devices. It also locates drivers for "unidentified devices" in the Windows Device Manager.Download

Hirens Boot: How to remove Windows XP password

     Follow this steps:    

         1. Change your BIOS setup of  your machine to start the booting with CD's or DVD's    
         2. Insert the CD 15.1 Hiren's Boot CD .
         3. Choose the option  : Mini boot into Windows XP .

        4. On the desktop of Mini Windows Xp select HBCD Menu icon-

     5. Now scroll to Programs-paswords / Keys follow Windows Login and finally run the
          application NTPWEdit (Reset XP/Vista/7 User Password)

     6. Now click on the button (Re) open
     7. In the user list box select the user you want to change the password
     8. Now click on change password and insert a new password and  click on OK button
     9. Finally click on the Save Changes button

Note:This process also applies to Windows Vista and Windows 7

Delete, Locked, Undeletable Files with FILEASSASSIN

Fileassassin is a freeware software solution designed to help you delete locked malware files on a system.

If you use a computer, you’ve probably come across at least one of the following messages:

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

This small and simple program can unlock files from processes running in Windows which have locked them so that the user cannot otherwise process them: delete them, defrag them, etc. Even files locked by Windows Explorer, such as the Thumb Cache files, this program can unlock and remove all handles so you the user can process them normally. Very good, and absolutely FREE!

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Online Storage , Share , Transfer Large Files and Convert files from Cometdocs

Cometdocs is an all-in-one document management service of the highest order. Using the new Cometdocs, users can now convert, store, transfer and share their files online easily and free of charge.

When you upload a document to the new Cometdocs, you have an option of four different actions that you can perform with it, whether you are registered as a Cometdocs user or not

Users can:

1. Convert their files between 30 possible file formats
2. Store files online
3. Share them with friends privately or publicly – with full control over privacy and sharing settings
4. Transfer large files to others easily and effectively.

The good news is that their services is still completely free and there are no ads.

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Cant start Firefox, profile missing or inaccessible error msg

If you are having a problem with Firefox then sometimes, rather than trying to find and fix the exact cause of the problem, it is easier just to make a new Firefox profile

But before creating a new profile you should be sure that your existing Firefox user profile data, which includes bookmarks, passwords, cookies, preference settings and added extensions, will no longer appear in the new profile.

To create a new default profile:

Press Windows+r to open the run dialog box, type in: firefox.exe -p This will bring up a new window, create a new default user and the profile error will be gone.

How to Turn off Digital Driver Signing Check in Windows 7

Why is digital signature required ?
To prevent users from installing devices or drivers that do not provide a valid digital signature that is accepted as a trusted source by Microsoft.

If no signed driver exists, there are some potential risks to using untested and unverified drivers. Firstly, the driver might not even work with Windows. Secondly, the driver could have been altered to include malware or viruses, and these could damage your system or even steal vital information from you. Finally, badly-written drivers can also make your system unstable.

Nevertheless, just because a driver is unsigned doesn’t automatically mean it’s bad. It only means it hasn’t gone through the certification process. There are many safe and useful unsigned drivers out there that people can use. It’s a matter of taking the necessary precautions before installing these drivers on your computer.

There is a Policy setting available to turn off the requirement.

• Press windows+r to open RUN, and type gpedit.msc
• Goto User Config/Admin Template/System/Driver installation/code signed drivers
• Click on ENABLE option for code signed drivers:
• then set the drop box to "Ignore"

Bootrec.exe tool for rebuilding BCD

When Windows Vista or Windows 7 does not start , you must try one of the following options:

To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows REPAIR. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Put the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
2. Press a key when you are prompted.
3. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.
7. Type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.

Note To start the computer from the Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD, the computer must be configured to start from the DVD drive which can be done from your cmos setup. In latest laptops booting option can be changed by pressing  either f2 or f9 key as soon as you press the power button.

Bootrec.exe options

The Bootrec.exe tool supports the following options. Use the option that is appropriate for your situation.
Note Use the Bootrec.exe tool to troubleshoot "Bootmgr Is Missing" issue. If rebuilding the BCD does not resolve the startup issue, you can export and delete the BCD, and then run this option again. By doing this, you make sure that the BCD is completely rebuilt.
To do this, type the following commands at the Windows RE command prompt:

• bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
• c:
• cd boot
• attrib bcd -s -h -r
• ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
• bootrec /RebuildBcd

/FixMbr

The /FixMbr option must be used if you want to resolve MBR corruption issues.

/FixBoot

The /FixBoot option writes a new boot sector to the system partition by using a boot sector that is compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7. Use this option if the boot sector is damaged.

/ScanOs

The /ScanOs option scans all disks for installations that are compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7. Additionally, this option displays the entries that are currently not in the BCD store. Use this option when there are Windows Vista or Windows 7 installations that the Boot Manager menu does not list.

/RebuildBcd

The /RebuildBcd  option must be used if you want to completely rebuild the BCD.

How to Change Windows Vista / 7 & XP Logon Background Screen with LogonStudio

If you looking for beautiful logon screen to make your Windows look more cool,
Change Windows 7/XP/Vista Logon Screen and customize Windows logon Background screen with freeware Logonstudio

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