Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. I use the following keyboard shortcuts every day:...
Booting Windows XP faster
Follow the steps given below to speed up the booting of windows XP.1. Open notepad.exe, type "del c:\windows\prefetch\ntosboot-*.* /q" (without the quotes) & save as "ntosboot.bat" in c:\2. From the Start menu, select "Run..." & type "gpedit.msc".3. Double click "Windows Settings" under "Computer Configuration" and double click again on "Shutdown" in the right window.4. In the new window, click "add", "Browse", locate your "ntosboot.bat" file & click "Open".5. Click "OK", "Apply" & "OK" once again to exit.6. From the Start menu, select "Run..." & type "devmgmt.msc".7. Double click on "IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers"8. Right click on "Primary IDE Channel" and select "Properties".9. Select the "Advanced Settings" tab then on the device or 1 that doesn't have 'device type' greyed...
Bypassing Bios Passwords
BIOS passwords can add an extra layer of security for desktop and laptop computers. They are used to either prevent a user from changing the BIOS settings or to prevent the PC from booting without a password. Unfortunately, BIOS passwords can also be a liability if a user forgets their password, or changes the password to intentionally lock out the corporate IT department. Sending the unit back to the manufacturer to have the BIOS reset can be expensive and is usually not covered in the warranty. Never fear, all is not lost. There are a few known backdoors and other tricks of the trade that can be used to bypass or reset the BIOS.Use password cracking software Reset the CMOS using the jumpers or solder beads. Removing the CMOS battery...
