Make your Windows XP talk as you write

Open a text file in notepad and write:

copy from here//:-

Code:


Dim msg, sapi


msg=InputBox("Enter your text","Talk it")


Set sapi=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")


sapi.Speak msg



//Save the file with a (*.vbs) extension, it will create a VBScript File.

Then after clicking the .vbs file, it will prompt you for a text, input the text and press ok.

i hope Enjoy..

Lock Your Computer on Mouse Click!

Instead of pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL or windows + L to lock your machine you can create an icon to lock your machine. There are very simple steps by using it you can simply lock your computer using single mouse click.


Just Follow the simple step >>

1. Right click an empty spot on the desktop, point to New and click Shortcut.

2. In the Create Shortcut dialog box, type the following in the 'Type the location' of the item text box:
rundll32 user32.dll,LockWorkStation

3. Click Next

4. In "Type a name for this shortcut", type "" (any name as u wish) and Click Finish

5. This will Create a shortcut in your Desktop.

6.Now each time when you want to lock the computer , Just click on this shortcut.

Play with Mozilla Firefox

chrome://global/content/alerts/alert.xul

shows Dancing Firefox.



chrome://browser/content/browser.xul

Opens another Firefox inside a tab in the the existing Firefox window.



chrome://browser/content/preferences/preferences.xul

Opens the Options dialog box inside the Firefox tab.



chrome://browser/content/bookmarks/bookmarksPanel.xul

Opens the “Book Marks Manager” inside a tab in the Firefox window.



chrome://browser/content/history/history-panel.xul

Opens the History Panel in the Firefox tab.



chrome://mozapps/content/extensions/extensions.xul?type=extensions

Opens the Extensions window in the current tab.



chrome://browser/content/preferences/cookies.xul

Opens the “cookies window” inside a tab in the Firefox window.



chrome://browser/content/preferences/sanitize.xul

Opens the “Clear Private Data” window inside the current tab.



chrome://browser/content/aboutDialog.xul

Opens the “About Firefox” Dialog box inside the tab.



chrome://browser/content/credits.xhtml

A scrolling list of names. The one’s who we must thank for creating Firefox



copy & paste these codes in ur address bar & see the magic

Remove Data Error (CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK)

What is Data Error(Cyclic redundancy check)?
Ans)CRC is cyclic redundancy check error which mainly occurs while copying,moving files from a DVD or CD to your local hard disk that is scratched or old or a process on windows was running and then it got cut off or stopped,this can happen when there is a powerfailure or anything that makes the PC suddenly freeze or turn off, after any of this happens you should always run a Check Disk which can be done by selecting run on the start menu and typing in chkdsk and it will do the rest.

How to Know that Your DVD or CD is damaged? 
Ans) Goto start>>RUN>>Type chkdsk command>>now you must not get any errors in command prompt while checking

What to do To remove SCRATCHES from ur DVD/CD or Remove DATA ERROR(Cyclic redundancy check)>
Ans)Just Check the back side of Disc and it may contain scratches or tiny spots.You can remove them by pouring few water drops on exact location and wiping with ur banian or any cotton cloth from botton to up (which prevents from destroying ur data)
If the marks or scratches still exist you can download cleaner softwares readily available....that's it...now after the disc is clean you will never get such CRC error.

Create "New Folder" through Keyboard in Windows 7

After so long time, at last Microsoft introduced this shortcut in its latest Windows Built, Windows 7 has included a keyboard shortcut to create a new folder, by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+N keys from keyboard , it quickly creates New Folder and you can rename it as you want.

Tips To keep Your Computer Virus-Free Without AntiVirus Software

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Most of the time many AntiVirus software slow down your window performance... and they are not necessarily 100% guaranteed that you system is secured from virus and hackers...
Some Anitivirus out there claim that they take less space , good in real -time protection ,provide superb virus protection ,easy graphic interface allow user to guide,and will improve you PC performance...
well these are all nonsense.
much application running in background makes PC performance slower...and still u can get the virus 



here are some tips to safe your computer from virus ...

1:turn you firewall ON.....
2:Having latest version of web Browser automatically helps block unsafe websites and will warn you about suspicious downloads.
3:Having newer operating system enabling windows updates protect you from virus..
4:beside of all these above always scan all incoming email attachments , software before installing it in you pc... as free scan facility available online ...
5:use scandisk chkdisk utility once a month atleast...


Note : many free downloads of Antivirus software are not the latest version they may not be as effective as they are supposed to be.
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Safety Tips For Using Wi-Fi

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If you have a laptop computer with wireless connectivity, you can access the Internet using Wi-Fi, or wireless networks, often in public places such as coffee shops, airports, hotels, and other spaces.
Here are four quick tips to enjoy the convenience of public Wi-Fi and help to protect your privacy.

1. Use a firewall
If your computer uses Windows Vista or Windows XP and you've installed Service Pack 2, you have a built-in firewall that's turned on by default.
You can configure Windows Firewall to provide better protection when you're using a public wireless network.
For more information, see Windows Firewall.

2. Hide your files
When you use public Wi-Fi, network encryption is often out of your control.
Check the privacy statement on the network's Web site to learn about the type of encryption they use. (If they don't have a privacy statement, you'd be better off not using the network.)
If you keep personal or financial information on your computer, consider investing in an operating system, such as Windows Vista, that includes the tools to protect your information through encryption.
To learn more, see Encrypt or decrypt a folder or file.

3. Don't type in credit card numbers or passwords
These measures provide some protection against casual hackers and identity thieves who prey on wireless networks. But if criminals are determined enough, they will eventually find a way to get around any security system.
If you want to be safe, avoid typing any sensitive information, such as your credit card number or any other financial information, while you use a public wireless network.
Tip: If you must enter credit card numbers while using a public wireless network, make sure there is a locked padlock icon at the bottom right corner of the browser window, and make sure the Web address begins with https: (the "s" stands for secure).

4. Turn off your wireless network when you're not using it
If you're not surfing the Internet or sending e-mail, but still using your computer in an area where there is a public wireless network, disable your wireless connection.
If you're using an external Wi-Fi card you can remove it.
If you're using an internal WiFi card, right-click the connection and click Disable

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How to check original install date of windows

Some of our friends and people are fond of installing Windows after regular intervals of months or two months. fot hose, if they forget that when did they install Windows, this method is pretty useful. Now follow steps..

Step#1:
Go to Start>Run and type "cmd" (with quotes) and hit Enter. Command Prompt windows appeard on your screen. Like this:


Step#2:
Now type this command:

Code:

systeminfo|find/i"install date"

and hit Enter.

Windows, Mac, or Linux: It's Not the OS, It's the User

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Who's got the safest operating system? Apple, Google, Microsoft? According to one security expert, what really matters is who's using the OS.

"Microsoft doesn't have a monopoly on all the technical vulnerabilities that are out there," Zulfikar Ramzan, technical director of Symantec Security Response, said Tuesday in a phone interview with PCWorld.

Today's online criminals are far more likely to target user behavior rather than a technical flaw in the OS. "It's a lot easier to do that," said Zulfikar. "You don't need as many technical skills to find one person who might be willing, in a moment of weakness, to open up an attachment that contains malicious content."
This trend has been rising rapidly over the past two years. Currently, only about 3 percent of the malicious software that Symantec encounters exploits a technical vulnerability. The other 97 percent of malware is either "piggybacking on that 3 percent," or more likely trying to trick a user through some type of "social engineering" scheme, according to Zulfikar.


Tricking the User 

In other words, most attackers now target human, not technical, vulnerabilities. The key is to trick someone, usually via psychological manipulation, into compromising their own security by installing malware, for instance.
One such attack is when an organization's chief financial officer (CFO) receives an email claiming to be from the IRS. "It says you haven't paid your taxes, and if don't open up this attachment and fill out this form, we're going to fine you," Zulfiker said.
A similar scheme involves a bogus inquiry from the "Better Business Bureau." The attacker(s), claiming to be the BBB, email a company's CEO and say they've opened a complaint file against the firm. The email then instructs the CEO to open the attachment to find out more about the complaint.
Of course, in each case, the attachment propagates malicious software onto the recipient's system.
So what's a business to do? First, treat any inbound inquiry with a healthy degree of skepticism. "That should apply through all forms of communication--not just email, but even phone calls and things of that nature," said Zulfiker. And make sure that all of your employees are aware of these risks. "It's important to educate people, even on the front lines, to be careful what you divulge to the outside world about the company," he added.

Microsoft: Still the Biggest Target 

No computer or operating system is 100-percent secure, of course, and different types of systems are vulnerable to different exploits.
"Microsoft, being the biggest company in the software space, has attracted the most attention," Zulfiker said. "People have tried to attack Microsoft's products because of the (huge) market share. If I'm an attacker, and I want to make the most profit from my attacks, I'm better off going for the company with the most machines out there. That tends to be Microsoft."
And if Google's upcoming Chrome OS takes off in the business and consumer market, it'll have a big target on its back too.

Symptoms of a Hacked Computer

If your computer experiences any of the following symptoms below, you may be infected with an Internet Trojan and hackers may have the ability to invade your computer.

* Computer suddenly starts running slow.
* Settings were changed without your knowledge. Your web browser home page or file information.
* Suddenly slow internet access.
* Additional internet activity detected without you using any programs accessing the internet.
* Abnormal running files/processes in the task manager.

There are several free utilities that users can utilize to check their computer for evidence of being hacked. These utilities look for unusual activity such as the utilization of your TCP and UDP Ports. TCP and UDP ports explained here. A TCP or UDP port is used by programs for transfer of information to other computers on the internet. Below is a list of utilities you can use for basic investigative checks on your computer to tell if you were hacked.

List of free utilities:

PSTools – This is a utility that gives you a list of command lines that can kill/quit processes running on your computer. To completely remove a virus or hacker file you may need command line functions to end a running process of the malicious file.

Fport – This is a utility program that runs from the command line. When it is run it monitors the TCP and UDP ports telling you which program is using which port.

TCPView – This utility also listens to the TCP and UDP port activity. It has a graphical user interface (GUI) for easy use. This utility is similar to Fport but with a better front end interface for use.

File Analyzer – This is a tool that allows you to view additional information about any given file. When you do a right-click-properties of a file you can view detailed information of the given file. This arms a user with the ability to better identify a suspicious file type.

Windows boot disk creator – You can create boot disks from the following website: http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm. This allows you to boot from a separate disk for removing any corrupted or hacker files on your computer system without them loading into your system during a boot process.

Now that you are armed with all of these wonderful tools. What do you do now?

As a general rule to finding out of your computer is hacked you must know how your computer usually behaves under normal circumstances. This means if it takes a commonly used application an additional 2 minutes to open then you might have a problem. It is always a good practice to familiarize yourself with the list of normal running processes/programs on your computer. You can do this by right-click the taskbar and go to Task Manager and the Processes Tab.

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windows-task-manager

To get a little deep into detecting if your computer has been hacked you can check for the TCP and UDP port activity for any given program. You can use the Fport or TCPView program for this. Since hackers leave files behind to initially hack your system you can run Fport or TCPView to see which program or files are accessing the ports. If you locate the suspicious file and find that it is accessing a TCP or UDP port then it means the file is transferring information to another source. The source is usually the hacker on the other end collecting your personal information in some cases. You must use a boot disk and remove the corrupted file.

If you are trying to locate a file that Fport or TCPView found and you cannot find it in on your hard drive then it may be a hidden file.

To display/show hidden files you must change the setting in your Folder Options. Open up My Computer > Tools menu > Folder Options > View tab > uncheck the box “Hide extensions for known file types” and make sure the bullet for “Show hidden files and folders” is selected. Click OK.

If all else fails with removing hacker files or fixing your computer from being hacked you can format your hard drive and reinstall the operating system as a last resort. We do not recommend you doing as you will lose ALL of your information. In the end it is your call and it is always worth a try to remove the malicious files first.

How Do I Know If I Have Been Hacked? Automatic Removal Instructions

How To Create a Windows 7 Password Reset Disk

A Windows 7 password reset disk could really come in handy if you ever forget your account password. With it, you can easily reset your Windows 7 password and get right in to your PC.
Be proactive by creating a password reset disk today. With a Windows 7 password reset disk, forgetting your password is no longer a crisis.

Follow the easy steps below to create a password reset disk for your Windows 7 account:

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: Creating a password reset disk for your Windows 7 logon usually takes less than five minutes


1. Click on Start and then Control Panel in Windows 7.

2. Click on the User Accounts and Family Safety link.

Note: If you're viewing the Large icons or Small icons view of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Simply double-click on the User Accounts icon and proceed to Step 4.

3. Click on the User Accounts link.

Important: Before you proceed, make sure have some kind of portable media to create a password reset disk on. This means that you will need a flash drive or a floppy disk drive and blank floppy disk.

You will not be able to create a Windows 7 password reset disk on a CD, DVD, or external hard drive.

4. In the task pane on the left, click the Create a password reset disk link.

Note: Did you get a "No Drive" warning message? If so, you do not have a floppy disk or USB flash drive connected. You'll need to do this before continuing.

5. When the Forgotten Password Wizard window appears, click Next

6. In the I want to create a password key disk in the following drive: drop down box, choose the portable media drive to create a Windows 7 password reset disk on.

Click Next to continue.

7. With the disk or other media still in the drive, enter your current account password in the text box and click Next.


8. Windows 7 will now create the password reset disk on your chosen media.
When the progress indicator shows 100% complete, click Next and then click Finish in the next window.

9. You can now remove the flash drive or floppy disk from your computer.

Label the disk "Password Reset" and store it in a safe place.

Tips:

1. You only need to create a password reset disk for your Windows 7 logon password once. No matter how many times you change your password, this disk will always allow you to create a new one.

2. While a password reset disk will certainly come in handy if you ever forget your password, keep in mind that anyone who possesses this disk will be able to access your Windows 7 account at any time, even if you change your password.