start windows programs quickly with Run Command

The run option of Start menu is used to run a program or to open a document directly.
If you do not know the exact location of the program or document then click on Start button to open Run and type the programs shortcut name to open it directly.

Run Commands are:

          appwiz.cpl -- Used to run Add/Remove wizard

         Calc --Calculator

         Cfgwiz32 --ISDN Configuration Wizard

         Charmap --Character Map

         Chkdisk --Repair damaged files

         Cleanmgr --Cleans up hard drives   

         Clipbrd --Windows Clipboard viewer
 
         Control --Displays Control Panel

         Cmd --Opens a new Command Window

         Control mouse --Used to control mouse properties

         Dcomcnfg --DCOM user security

         Debug --Assembly language programming tool
         
         Defrag --Defragmentation tool

         Drwatson --Records programs crash & snapshots

         Dxdiag --DirectX Diagnostic Utility

         Explorer --Windows Explorer

         Fontview --Graphical font viewer

         Fsmgmt.msc -- Used to open shared folders

         Firewall.cpl -- Used to configure windows firewall

         Ftp -ftp.exe program

         Hostname --Returns Computer's name

         Hdwwiz.cpl -- Used to run Add Hardware wizard

         Ipconfig --Displays IP configuration for all network adapters

         Logoff -- Used to logoff the computer

         MMC --Microsoft Management Console

         Msconfig --Configuration to edit startup files

         Mstsc -- Used to access remote desktop

         Mrc -- Malicious Software Removal Tool

         Msinfo32 --Microsoft System Information Utility

         Nbtstat --Displays stats and current connections using NetBIOS over TCP/IP

         Netstat --Displays all active network connections

         Nslookup--Returns your local DNS server

         Osk ---Used to access on screen keyboard

         Perfmon.msc -- Used to configure the performance of Monitor.

         Ping --Sends data to a specified host/IP

         Powercfg.cpl -- Used to configure power option

         Regedit --Registry Editor

         Regwiz -- Registration wizard

         Sfc /scannow -- System File Checker

         Sndrec32 --Sound Recorder

         Shutdown -- Used to shutdown the windows

         Spider -- Used to open spider solitaire card game

         Sfc / scannow -- Used to run system file checker utility.

         Sndvol32 --Volume control for soundcard

         Sysedit -- Edit system startup files

         Taskmgr --Task manager

         Telephon.cpl -- Used to configure modem options

         Telnet --Telnet program

         Tracert --Traces and displays all paths required to reach an internet host

         Winchat -- Used to chat with Microsoft

         Wmplayer -- Used to run Windows Media player

         Wab -- Used to open Windows address Book.

         WinWord -- Used to open Microsoft word

         Winipcfg --Displays IP configuration

         Winver -- Used to check Windows Version

         Wupdmgr --Takes you to Microsoft Windows Update   

         Write -- Used to open WordPad

Windows Media Player shortcuts keys

Windows Media Player shortcuts keys

ALT+1 Adjust zoom to 50 percent

ALT+2 Adjust zoom to 100 percent

ALT+3 Adjust zoom to 200 percent

ALT+ENTER Display the video in full mode

ALT+F Go to media player File Menu

ALT+T Go to media player Tools Menu

ALT+V Go to media player View Menu

ALT+P Go to media player Play Menu

ALT+F4 Use to close media player 

Close All Windows Programs quickly

A cool tip to minimize and maximize all your active windows programs. You can do all using your mouse, but if you want to do this with keyboard then simply press Windows key+M to minimize all active programs and later maximize it using Windows key+Shift+M.

If you want to minimize the all active windows programs one by one then use the shortcut by pressing Alt+Space+N keys and sequentially maximize the active windows programs using shortcut Alt+Space+X keys.

Print Screen Button

Today a very useful tip for those who are interested to copy or download an images (Specially for Copyrights Images) from any site using Internet. Then there are two options to copy these images in Windows XP, Just open the required image page website, one option deal with this the Print Screen Button on your Keyboard and other is press Alt- Print Screen Button. If you simply press Print Screen Button after open a image from any site, here you can copies the entire windows to the Clipboard, and if you press Alt- Print Screen Button, Windows XP copy the only active window.

Now you can use any Graphic Tools like (Adobe Photoshop, Paint) to manage and print this image. Just open one tool then paste this image, this will paste all Clipboard contents into Paint. Now you can print, save this image or can do more work on this image.

Some Shortcut keys for windows and Microsoft office

Change the font CTRL+SHIFT+F

Change the size of font CTRL+SHIFT+P

Increase the Font Size CTRL+SHIFT+>

Decrease the font size CTRL+SHIFT+<

Increase the font size by 1-point CTRL+]

Decrease the font size by 1-point CTRL+[

Change the case of letters SHIFT+F3

Close the active item ALT+F4

Format letters as all capitals CTRL+SHIFT+A

Apply or remove bold formatting CTRL+B

Apply or remove underline CTRL+U

Minimize all windows Windows logo key+M

Underline single word CTRL+SHIFT+W

Double underline text CTRL+SHIFT+D

Apply or remove hidden text CTRL+SHIFT+H

Find Files or Folders WINDOWS+F

Apply italic formatting CTRL+I

Format letters as small capitals CTRL+SHIFT+K

Apply automatic spacing CTRL+=

Remote formatting in plain text CTRL+SHIFT+Z

Cancel the current task ESC

Change the selection to symbol font CTRL+SHIFT+Q

Display nonprinting characters CTRL+SHIFT+*

How to Speed up your Broadband internet connection

Click on Start button then type "GPedit.msc" in Run option and press Enter

Under "Local Computer Policy" expand the "administrative templates".

Here in right side window expand the "Network" then highlight the "QoS Packet Scheduler"

Now again in right side window, double click on "limit reservation bandwidth".

Under the "Limit reservation bandwidth properties" dialog box check "enabled"™ then change the "Bandwidth limit %" to zero.

Now close the Group Policy editor and restart your compute, after any changes to go into effect

open windows using windows shortcut keys

A cool tip to minimize and maximize all your active windows programs. You can do all using your mouse, but if you want to do this with keyboard then simply press Windows key+M to minimize all active programs and later maximize it using Windows key+Shift+M

If you want to minimize the all active windows programs one by one then use the shortcut by pressing Alt+Space+N keys and sequentially maximize the active windows programs using shortcut Alt+Space+X keys.

Create One-Click Restart icon on your desktop

To create a new shortcut, right click on any empty area of your desktop and go to New then Shortcut

Now a small windows dialog box will appear with the title “Create Windows”. In the “Create Shortcut” window, type the following command [SHUTDOWN -r -t 30]

Here t 30 means time in second, for example if you want your computer will restart automatically after half minute then the command will be shutdown -r -t 30. But if you want your computer will restart without any countdown then type command as shutdown -r -t 00

Click Next button to type the name of this shortcut and press Finish to close it

his command starts a 30-second countdown for restart, which permits you to abort it (with a shutdown -a command)

At the end, when you click on restart icon, a windows dialog box will appear with the information” This system is shutting down. Please save all work in progress and log off. Any unsaved changes will be lost. This shutdown was initiated by administrator.

save Energy using Energy saving feature

You can save your system energy applying these feature.

• First Right click on our your system desktop and a popup menu will appear.
• Select the Properties option from the menu.
• Click Screen Saver tab and then select Power button, here you will get Power saving sitting option for your monitor.
• Select your power scheme from available option, for example turn off monitor time, turn off hard disk and stand by your system.
• At the end Click OK button to apply the selected scheme.

Some Run Commands for Windows Xp

1.appwiz.cpl -- Used to run Add/Remove wizard

2.Calc --Calculator

3.Cfgwiz32 --ISDN Configuration Wizard

4.Charmap --Character Map

5.Chkdisk --Repair damaged files

6.Cleanmgr --Cleans up hard drives

7.Clipbrd --Windows Clipboard viewer

8.Cmd --Opens a new Command Window

9.Control mouse --Used to control mouse properties

10.Control --Displays Control Panel

Changing the Icon Spacing in XP

You can manage your desktop icons in windows XP horizontally as well as vertically spacing. You can change the location, size of icons and spacing between icons manually but you can arrange these setting using windows methods.

First Right click on your windows XP desktop then click on Properties option. Here click the Appearance tab then go to Advance button and under Item you will find many options to change the desktop icons, for example choose icon spacing in both ways and then here you can change the size putting number (minimum or maximum) under size. When you finished all setting then click ok button.

Change your Recycle Bin's Name

Open run box here u type[ regedit.exe ]and press enter then you will find there regedit editor.

In regedit editor you will open HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT folder, In this folder open the CLSID folder then open the {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} folder >ShellFolder folder at last.

Here simply change the data value from "40 01 00 20" to "70 01 00 20".

After performing all above steps restart your computer then you will find option to rename Recycle name after right clicking on Recycle Bin Icon. Now you can change new name as you wish.

Browsing Your Computer via the Address Toolbar

Right click on your system taskbar > go to Toolbars and then click no Address option, here you will see a mark on Address option. After this a Address Bar will appear on your system Taskbar, you can open any web page by typing URL name here and press Enter, Windows will automatically open your web page in be default set browser.

You can also browse files and folders on your computer by using the Address Bar. simply type drive letter like C:\ , D:\ in Address Bar and Press Enter.

C:\

HOW TO SAFER REGISTRY EDITING

How to Safer Registry Editing

Make sure before modifying your system Registry about its backup and you need to know how to organized the registry, how to perform the basic editing, because Registry contains all information how your system runs. This backup will help you to restore Registry in case any problem occurs after modifying. Learn how you can Export and Import Registry File before Editing?

You can backup the whole Registry and only Registry subkeys also.

Click Start Button then type regedit in Run dialog box and click Ok button. Here you can backup the whole Registry or you can locate the required subkeys that contain the information that you want to edit.

Go to File menu option then click on Export option for backup and save it with on any your system drive with .reg extension and you can restore this backup going File menu using import option.

How to Using REGEDIT With Safety

Make sure before modifying your system Registry about its backup, because Registry contains all information how your system runs. This backup will help you to restore Registry in case any problem occurs after modifying. Learn how you can Export and Import Registry File Before Editing?

You can backup the whole Registry and also its subkeys.

Click Start Button then type regedit in Run box and click Ok button. Here you can export the whole Registry or you can locate the required subkeys that contain the information that you want to edit.

Go to File menu option then click on Export option for backup and save it with on any your system drive with .reg extension and you can restore this backup going File menu using import option.

Disable auto-start any applications on windows startup

Click Start button and click run then type [msconfig] in Run option then press Enter for next.

A small System Configuration Utility dialog box will appear with many options like General, System.ini Win.ini, Boot.ini, Services, Startup and Tools.

Now select Startup tab and uncheck the applications that you want to disable from windows startup

Now click on Apply button to implement the changes then click on Ok button to end the configuration process.

Again close the all program and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.

Turn Your Num Lock On Forever


You can set your Num Lock to stay on by default when you logon your system.
There are two different techniques to set Num Lock stay on by default.
If you can use Registry Editor correctly then Click on start button and type Regedt32.exe in Run command. Here Navigate toHKEY_USERS\.Default\Control Panel\Keyboard and change the value for InitialKeyboardIndicators from 0 to 2.
You can do same by configuring the script to change the NUM LOCK state. Click Start button 
 and then open Notepad. Copy the giving code and paste in Notepad.
set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.SendKeys "{NUMLOCK}"
Now save this file with name "num.vbs" must including the quotes. At the end copy this file to user startup folder. The path for this folder is Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Now restart the computer. Num Lock should come on and stay on.

Add new destinations to "Send To" menu in windows XP

Add new destinations to "Send To" menu in windows XP

In windows environment, the Send To command is used to transfer files from one location to different locations. By using this command, a user can quickly send his file between default destinations (default lists in Send To menu, for example Desktop, CD/DVD Drive, My Documents, Mail Recipient and Floppy Drive). These are the default Send To menu lists in windows XP. To increase the data transfer speed between different locations, you can add more new destination in Send To lists.
Follow the given steps to add new destinations to Send To lists:
First click on Start button and type sendto in Run option then press Ok button.
A window will appear with default Send To lists (Compressed (zipped) Folder, Desktop (create shortcut), Mail Recipient, My Documents).
Now using drag-and-drop technique (or using copy and paste method), you can move any program, folders and drives shortcuts to this folder.
Now you can verify, your new shortcut is created in Send To menu.
But next times, if you want to delete any destination, then open the Sent To folder and remove the destination shortcut.

login with multiple ID's at the same time in Yahoo messenger

Click Start button and type regedit in Run option then press Enter for next
Here locate the location to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Yahoo/Pager/Test
Here in right side panel, right click to create a new Dword value with name Plural and give it value 1.
Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.
For signing in with new YAHOO ID open another messenger open as many messengers you need.
If you want to disable the multiple messenger option then again open registry editor and change Plural value 1 to 0.

set specified folder view to all Folder Views in windows XP and Vista

 
Follow the given steps to accomplish this task through the Folder Options dialog box.
First of all open any folder, click "View" and choose the view you would most like to use.
Now from the Tools menu, click on Folder Options" to open the Folder Options dialog box.
Here on Folder Options dialog box, select the View tab.
At the top of the dialog box, click Apply to all folders button.
Now a new confirmation message will appear as "Set all the folders on your computer to match the current folders view settings (except for toolbars and folder task)? Change will occur the next time you open them."
Click OK in the Folder Options window to save the changes.
Now all the folders on your computer should display contents in your chosen view. As before, you can still change the view in individual folders via the "View" button.

How to Recycle as Much as You Want

You can increase and decrease the size of the Recycle Bin. There are some size limitations with Recycle Bin size, its default size is equivalent to 10 percent of the drive size. But if you delete a larger size file accidentally, you can retrieve this file from Recycle Bin that is why you should set the maximum storage size of the Recycle Bin.

 increase your Laptop Battery's Life

Lower the back lighting on your screen.
The screen of your Laptop takes up significant amount of power and you do not require its maximum brightness. You should have to check your system and decrease the screen brightness it to a comfortable point.

Stop your wireless signal when you are not using.

After turning off your Laptop can save max. 20 minutes of your laptop's battery time because WiFi can use a considerable quantity of power. By right clicking you can stop your WiFi signal when you are not using.

Manage the correct power scheme in XP

Windows XP contain a number of predetermined power plans, which control settings like how rapidly your laptop turns off and when your screen saver boots in. You can change your laptop power scheme by choosing Control Panel > Power Options. For max. Battery life from the "Power scheme" chooses the option "Max. Battery" and decline the list. There are good choices for you just like "Low Power Mode" and Portable /Laptop. They don't conserve as much power as Max Battery. After selecting a power scheme you click Ok button to finish the process.

First Right click on the Recycle Bin icon on the Desktop of your computer then go to Properties.
Adjust the slider bar in the center of the screen from 10% to maximum size as you want.
Then click OK button to save your new sitting and exit the Recycle Bin Properties Window.
After change reboot your computer to have Windows fully initiate the necessary changes to your system.

WINDOWS SHORTCUT KEYS

Windows shortcut keys

Win Press windows key to open start menu

Win+R Apply to open Run dialog box

Win+M Apply to minimize all opened windows

Win+Shift+M Apply to maximize all opened windows

Win+L Press keys to lock keyboard in windows XP

Win+E Press keys to open My Computer

Win+F Apply to open search options

Win+U Apply keys to open Utility Manager

Win+D To view desktop/minimize all windows

Win+F1 To view the detail windows help page

Win+Pause To view the System Properties dialog box

Win+Tab Move through taskbar programs

Win+F+Ctrl Apply to open search for computers

Alt+Tab Move through opened windows programs

Alt+F4 Press keys to close active windows program

Alt+Enter Apply to open properties of selected item

Alt+ SPACEBAR Open the system menu of active window

Alt+ SPACEBAR +N Press keys to minimize the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR +R Press keys to restore the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR+C Press keys to close the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR+X Press keys to maximize the active program

Alt+ SPACEBAR+M Press keys to move the active program

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Apply to open windows task manager

Ctrl+Shift+Esc Apply to open windows task manager

Ctrl+Esc Press keys to open start menu

Shift Shift key to prevent CD from automatically playing

Shift+Delete To delete items permanently

enable/disable the compressed (zipped) folder feature in XP

Follow the given steps to disable the windows built-in compressed folder feature:

To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.

Click Start button and then click on Run option to open run dialog box.

Now type the following command in Run box and press Ok button.

regsvr32 /u %windir%\system32\zipfldr.dll

A small message will appear with title "RegSvr32" and the message is "DllUnregisterServer in C:\WINDOWS\system32\zipfldr.dll succeeded." Click on Ok button.

Now right click on any file or folder to verify the change.

Follow the given steps to enable the windows built-in compressed folder feature:

Now again click Start button and click on Run option to open run dialog box.

Now type the following command in Run box and press Ok button.

regsvr32 %windir%\system32\zipfldr.dll

A small message will appear with title "RegSvr32" and the message is "DllUnregisterServer in C:\WINDOWS\system32\zipfldr.dll succeeded." Click on Ok button.

Now right click on any file or folder to verify the change

HIDE A FOLDER WITH A DIFFERENT WAY

Hide a folder with a different way

At first, Create a new folder then rename the folder and type this [Alt + 0160].

Then go to the properties of this folder.
click the customize tab
change the icon
choose a blank icon and apply.

you can add a Shortcut Key to Your Internet Connection

Click on Start Button > sittings then click on Network and dial-up connections option, here you can dial your internet connection
Another way to dial your internet connection if you have a shortcut to your internet connection on your desktop. Simply boot your system and dial your internet connection from your desktop shortcut.
A new cool tip to dial internet connection with out using the mouse, simply add a shortcut key that will allow you to do this. Just right-click on your Internet connection and go to Properties option. Click in the Shortcut Key box and then press a key combination that you would like to use here like (Ctrl-Alt-I). When you have a combination you like, click OK. Next time no need to use mouse to run your internet connection simply use this shortcut from your keyboard, you can just press your shortcut key combination (Ctrl-Alt-I) to launch your Internet connection

Automate the DIR Command

Click Start and open Run option then type cmd to open command prompt, here type
set dircmd=/w/o/p
then press Enter, now every time thereafter that you type
dir
the /w/o/p switches will be automatically applied and now need to type every time. If your are interested to use single switch like /w you can use it
set dircmd=/w
and press Enter.
and same if you wants to undo these switches then you can very easily by typing
dir /-switch
For example, if you wanted to do a directory with only the /w switch, you could enter
dir /-p/-o
When you exit the Command prompt window, however, the Dircmd setting returns to its default settings.

all Folder Views in windows XP and Vista

Follow the given steps to accomplish this task through the Folder Options dialog box.
First of all open any folder, click "View" and choose the view you would most like to use.
Now from the Tools menu, click on Folder Options" to open the Folder Options dialog box.
Here on Folder Options dialog box, select the View tab.
At the top of the dialog box, click Apply to all folders button.
Now a new confirmation message will appear as "Set all the folders on your computer to match the current folders view settings (except for toolbars and folder task)? Change will occur the next time you open them."
Click OK in the Folder Options window to save the changes.
Now all the folders on your computer should display contents in your chosen view. As before, you can still change the view in individual folders via the "View" button.
First open Window Explorer and right click on the folder to display the folder menu. Now choose Properties option from the menu, here a new dialog windows will appear with title "Program Properties".
Select Customize tab and click on "Choose Picture" button to add favorite image.
The image which you want to use navigates to that image and then clicks "Open" to view a sample of the picture inside the folder icon. Click on Ok button, if you are satisfied from that image .If you are not satisfied then choose another image.
Now at the end, go to View menu to display the folder in Explorer's thumbnail with image.
restrict user's to access shutdown button
To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with
administrative rights.
Click Start button and type regedit in Run option then press Enter for next.
Here locate the location to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Explorer
Here in right side panel, right click to create a new DWORD value with name NoClose.
Now assign number 1 to its value data box.
Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.
But next time, if you want to unhide the shutdown button then simply change the value data box to 0 or delete this DWORD item.
Again close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.