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    Windows IE10-For Windows 7?

    Windows


    A Microsoft spokeswoman today confirmed that the company is committed to producing a Windows 7 edition of IE10. But users want to know more, including when.
    "I do have the latest Windows 8 Release Preview but I am wondering what is taking so long for IE10 to be available for testing on Windows 7," asked a user earlier this month on Microsoft's IE10 support forum.
    Last November, Microsoft said it would ship beta and RC, or "release candidate," builds of IE10 for the current OS. "We will release an IE10 Beta and Release Candidate on Windows 7 prior to IE10's general availability," said a commenter labeled as "ieblog" -- presumably Microsoft itself -- in a Nov. 29, 2011, blog post by the team.
    Windows 10 

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    Windows Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) is the next version of Internet Explorer currently being developed by Microsoft, and the successor to Internet Explorer 9. On 12 April 2011, Microsoft released the first "IE10 Platform Preview", which runs only on Windows 7 and later;. While the second platform preview was also available for Windows 7 and later, subsequent platform previews run only on Windows 8. The release, only four weeks after the final release of Internet Explorer 9, has been noted as a fast release cycle in the context of the new browser wars. IE10 expands on Internet Explorer 9 functionality in regards to CSS 3 uptake, hardware acceleration, and HTML5 support.

    Memmory card Password Hack

    Follow These Steps:
    Step1: Install X-Plore in your mobile.
    Step2: Open your X-plore apps and Press 0(Zero) and check which you have marked the"show the system files"
    Step3: Once you done that now go to the following path C:/Sys/Data/ Mmcstore
    Step4: Once you reached there you need to press"3"under option to set it in the Hex-viewer
    Step5: See the third column you will able to see a line of code ! TMSD02G (c??"?x???6?2?6?2?6). Just check the character between the"?"it is your password ie: 62626 Note: If you have not set the password, then you will not able to gain access to C:/ Sys/Data
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    How To customize the navigation pane in Windows 7


    1. In an open folder or library window, click Organize, and then click Folder and search options.
    2. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the General tab, and then do one or both of the following:
      • To show all the folders on your computer in the navigation pane, including your personal folder, select the Show all folders check box, click Apply to see the change, and then click OK.
      • To automatically expand the navigation pane to the folder that's selected in the folder window, select the Automatically expand to current folder check box, and then click OK.
    Customizing the navigation pane in Windows 7Customizing the navigation pane in Windows 7

    Get Back Your taskbar has disappeared


    The taskbar is that horizontal bar at the bottom or your computer screen that displays open programs on your desktop. The taskbar also contains the Start menu, which allows you to navigate to various programs installed on your computer. In many ways, it's your command central.
    Thus, there's nothing more frustrating than going to start a program, only to find the taskbar gone. A computer without a taskbar will bring you to a grinding halt.
    The good news is that the taskbar never disappears—it just hides. It may be hiding behind other open windows, or at the top or side of your screen. You can also (unintentionally) make the taskbar so thin that it seems invisible.
    The following are possible reasons why your taskbar has vanished, as well as solutions to keep your taskbar from ever running away again.

    Solution 1: Find your taskbar behind other windows

    • If you don't see your taskbar, minimize all windows on your desktop. See if your taskbar is hiding behind your open windows.
      Examples of maximized window with taskbar hidden and minimized window with taskbar visible.Finding your taskbar behind maximized windows
    • Set your taskbar so it's always on top of all desktop windows:
      1. Right-click the taskbar, and click Properties.
      2. Select the Lock the taskbar check box.
      3. Make sure the Auto-hide the taskbar check box is not selected.
    Taskbar page on the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box. Under appearance, the Lock the taskbar checkbox is selected.Locking and keeping the taskbar on top
    Now your taskbar will always be visible, no matter how many windows you have open. Locking your taskbar also keeps you from accidentally moving it around.

    Solution 2: Find your taskbar elsewhere on your screen

    If you have tried minimizing all windows on your desktop and you still don't see your taskbar—perhaps it has been moved. Maybe you've moved it yourself by accident. Or, perhaps someone's playing a practical joke on you. Regardless, the following will help you get your taskbar back to its proper size.
    1. As you did in the previous steps, minimize all windows on your desktop. If you don't see your taskbar at the bottom of the screen, perhaps it's hanging out to the side or at the top of your desktop.
      Example of the desktop showing a taskbar that was previously hidden.Finding a hidden taskbar
    2. Click-and-drag your taskbar back to the bottom of your screen.
    3. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties.
    4. Click to select the Lock the taskbar check box.

    Solution 3: Thicken your taskbar

    You can make your taskbar a thin line—so skinny it's hard to see. To see if you've done this unintentionally, perform the following:
    1. Minimize all windows on your desktop. Look at each side of your screen. If you see a thin strip, that's the taskbar.
      The Windows desktop with the taskbar showing as a thin line.Finding a thin taskbar
    2. Point your mouse at the strip. It changes into a double-sided arrow
    3. Click-and-drag the mouse toward the center of the screen to thicken your taskbar.
    4. After you thicken the taskbar, you can drag it back to the bottom of the screen by following the steps in "Solution 2" above.

    How To Remove "your system is running low on virtual memory" message


    Perhaps you're more than familiar with this scenario: You're working on your PC and notice performance getting gradually slower and slower. Programs become harder to open and close. You wait forever for Web pages to be displayed. And then, you get some serious-sounding "virtual memory is too low" message, like the one in the following graphic.
    Don't worry: This message isn't as scary as it sounds.
    Example of a Virtual Memory is low message.Virtual memory low message
    Virtual memory is the space your computer uses when it's short of RAM (Random Access Memory), which is the memory used when running programs like Microsoft Office Word or Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
    So what can you do to correct this problem and prevent this message from coming up in the future? The following are some solutions to keep your computer from displaying the "virtual memory minimum is too low" message.
    Solution 1: Bump up the virtual memory size on your computer
    The first solution is to increase your computer's virtual memory settings. To do so, you first need to determine how much RAM you currently have.

    Windows 7

    1. On the Start menu, click Control Panel, then click System.
    2. In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
    3. On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.
    4. Click the Advanced tab, and then, under Virtual memory, click Change.
    5. Clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box.
      Example of the Virtual Memory dialog box with the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box cleared.Clearing the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box
    6. Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file you want to change.
    7. Click Custom size, type a new size in the Initial size (MB) or Maximum size (MB) box, click Set, and then click OK.
    Note Increases in size usually don't require you to restart your computer for the changes to take effect, but if you decrease the size, you'll need to restart your computer. We recommend that you don't disable or delete the paging file.
    Solution 2: Add more RAM to your computer
    If you keep getting that dreaded "Your system is running low on virtual memory" message—even after you increase your computer's virtual memory—then you may need to buy more memory for your computer. To really work well:
    • Windows 7 needs at least 1 GB of RAM to run. See more system requirements for Windows 7.
    • Windows Vista needs at least 512 MB of RAM to run, but for some applications (like gaming) 1 GB or more of RAM is recommended.
    • Windows XP needs a minimum of 256 MB of RAM.
    The more RAM you have, the better.

    Find out how much RAM you have in your computer

    1. On the Start menu, click Control Panel, then click System.
    2. Under System, next to Installed memory (RAM), you can see the amount of RAM your computer has.
      Note In some cases, Windows reports both the amount of memory that's installed on your computer and the amount of memory that's usable. If you're using a 32-bit version of Windows, the amount of usable memory might be less than the total amount of memory installed.
    If you're at work, contact your company's IT administrator before updating the memory on your computer. They may have some memory available and can help you install it.
    If you do need to purchase some more memory, stop by your local computer shop. You can probably buy memory from them, and they'll probably install it for you. Or, you can buy memory online.

    Basics for safer downloading


    Whenever you download a file—whether you open a spreadsheet attached to an email message, grab a cool little screensaver or mouse cursor from the web, or download music or video files from someone else's computer—you could be putting your computer at risk.
    You can take some basic steps to protect your PC and your company's network:
    • Set up your computer with security protection. When you upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows XP, you automatically get a lot of security protection built right into the system.
    • Increase your awareness of attack methods so that you can be on the lookout for them.
    • Use tools to remove unwanted software that has been downloaded to your computer (despite your best efforts to prevent it).
    Here's how:

    1. Get ready: Strengthen your computer's defenses

    Start by checking with your system administrator to find out about your company's security tools and policies. Read the articles Understanding security and safer computing and How to boost your malware defense and protect your PC to get an overview of the kinds of threats that exist and what you can do to defend against them. Because new threats are identified every day, remember to keep your security components—including those on the following list—up to date.
    • Firewalls. These include hardware or software that checks information coming from the Internet and either turns it away or lets it pass. Firewalls are built into Windows XP Service Pack 2 and all later versions of the Windows operating system.
    • Antivirus protection. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are programs that use the Internet to infect vulnerable computers. Microsoft Security Essentials offers free, real-time protection for your PC against malicious software. Or choose an antivirus program from a list of Microsoft partners who provide anti-malware software.
    • Spyware protection. Spyware can display ads and pop-ups, collect information, and change your computer settings or default home page without you knowing about it. Use Windows Defender, which is available as a free download for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and is built into later versions of Windows. Or install your own antispyware program.
    • Software updates. Regular updates to Windows help protect your computer against new viruses and other security threats. Be sure you're using the latest version of your web browser, and turn on the browser's security features.
    • Email spam filters. Microsoft Outlook includes a junk email filter, as do many other email programs, along with additional features that can help block unwanted messages, disable links, and warn you about threatening content.

    2. Download with caution: Think first. Click later.

    With your computer's defenses strengthened, the rest is up to you. Here’s what you can do to protect your computer.
    • Beware of fraudulent email messages. Don't click links or open attachments unless you're sure of the source. In pop-up messages or warnings, click the Close box (close box) instead of OK or Agree to get rid of the box.
    • Only download from reputable sites. Be cautious about downloading from unknown sources and from sites containing objectionable material or too-good-to be-true offers. Microsoft Download Center, for example, is the best, safest source for Microsoft products. Bookmark it in your browser’s favorites, and check it out to find the most popular downloads, free trials, and newest software available from us.
    • Install and use file-sharing programs cautiously. When you use file-sharing programs to trade music, video, or other files on the web, you make some of your files—or even your entire hard disk drive—available to others using similar software.
    • Save files for safer downloads. . If you’ve decided to download a file from the Internet, save the file first to your hard drive. Then, when you attempt to open the file, your antivirus software can check the file and delete it if it detects potentially damaging code. To do this, in the File Download dialog box, click the Save button instead of the Run or Open button.

    3. Remove malicious software

    Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you may download a program you don't want. If this happens to you, here are some ways to get rid of it:
    • Run antispyware tools. Windows Defender, which is built into Windows Vista and Windows 7, reduces the likelihood of downloading spyware in the first place. If you are using another antispyware program, make sure it is up to date and then scan your system, following the instructions for removing suspicious software.
    • Run the malicious software removal tool. Users of earlier versions of Windows who suspect that malware is causing their computers to slow down or fail can use the Malicious Software Removal Tool to remove the malware.
    • Disable add-ons. Web browser add-ons can display things like toolbars and stock tickers but can also install spyware or other malicious software. In Internet Explorer, you can disable add-ons from the Tools menu. Click Manage Add-ons, select the one you want to disable, and then click Disable.
    Due to the changing nature of potential attacks, preventing malicious software from damaging your computer takes continuous vigilance. However, by installing and updating protection tools and by using caution when you work, you can help minimize the

    How to make a computer faster: 6 ways microsoft to speed up your PC


    By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer, help increase your PC speed, and help keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 to help make your computer faster, maintain your computer efficiently, and help safeguard your privacy when you're online.
    Note: Some of the tools mentioned in this article require you to be logged on as an administrator. If you aren't logged on as an administrator, you can only change settings that apply to your user account.

    1. Remove spyware, and help protect your computer from viruses

    Spyware collects personal information without letting you know and without asking for permission. From the websites you visit to user names and passwords, spyware can put you and your confidential information at risk. In addition to privacy concerns, spyware can hamper your computer's performance. To combat spyware, you might want to consider using the PC safety scan from Windows Live OneCare. This scan is a free service that helps check for and remove viruses.
    Download Microsoft Security Essentials for free to help guard your system in the future from viruses, spyware, adware, and other malicious software (also known as malware). Microsoft Security Essentials acts as a spyware removal tool and includes automatic updates to help keep your system protected from emerging threats.
    The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is another utility that checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software, including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom, and helps remove any infection found.

    2. Free up disk space

    The Disk Cleanup tool helps you to free up space on your hard disk to improve the performance of your computer. The tool identifies files that you can safely delete and then enables you to choose whether you want to delete some or all of the identified files.
    Use Disk Cleanup to:
    • Remove temporary Internet files.
    • Delete downloaded program files, such as Microsoft ActiveX controls and Java applets.
    • Empty the Recycle Bin.
    • Remove Windows temporary files, such as error reports.
    • Delete optional Windows components that you don't use.
    • Delete installed programs that you no longer use.
    • Remove unused restore points and shadow copies from System Restore.
    Tip: Typically, temporary Internet files take the most amount of space because the browser caches each page you visit for faster access later.
    To use Disk Cleanup:

    Windows 7 users

    1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If several drives are available, you might be prompted to specify which drive you want to clean.
    2. When Disk Cleanup has calculated how much space you can free up, in the Disk Cleanup for dialog box, scroll through the content of the Files to delete list.

      Disk Cleanup dialog box
    3. Clear the check boxes for files that you don't want to delete, and then click OK.
      • For more options, such as cleaning up System Restore and Shadow copy files, under Description, click Clean up system files, and then click the More Options tab.
    4. When prompted to confirm that you want to delete the specified files, click Yes.
    After a few minutes, the process completes and the Disk Cleanup dialog box closes, leaving your computer cleaner, performing better, and potentially increasing your PC speed.

    Windows Vista users

    1. In the Start menu, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.
    2. In the Disk Cleanup Options dialog box, choose whether you want to clean up your own files only or all of the files on the computer.
    3. If the Disk Cleanup: Drive Selection dialog box appears, select the hard disk drive that you want to clean up, and then click OK.
    4. Click the Disk Cleanup tab, and then select the check boxes for the files you want to delete.
    5. When you finish selecting the files you want to delete, click OK, and then, to confirm the operation, click Delete files. Disk Cleanup then removes all unnecessary files from your computer. This may take a few minutes.
    The More Options tab is available when you choose to clean files from all users on the computer.

    Windows XP users

    1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If several drives are available, you might be prompted to specify which drive you want to clean.

      Disk Cleanup dialog box
    2. In the Disk Cleanup for dialog box, scroll through the content of the Files to delete list.

      Disk Cleanup dialog box
    3. Clear the check boxes for files that you don't want to delete, and then click OK.
    4. When prompted to confirm that you want to delete the specified files, click Yes.
    After a few minutes, the process completes and the Disk Cleanup dialog box closes, leaving your computer cleaner and potentially performing better.

    3. Speed up access to data

    Disk fragmentation slows the overall performance of your system. When files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk as a file is opened (to piece it back together). The response time can be significantly longer.
    Disk Defragmenter (sometimes shortened to Defrag by users) is a Windows utility that consolidates fragmented files and folders on your computer's hard disk so that each occupies a single space on the disk. With your files stored neatly end to end, without fragmentation, reading and writing to the disk speeds up.
    When to run Disk Defragmenter
    In addition to running Disk Defragmenter at regular intervals (weekly is optimal), there are other times you should run it, too, such as when:
    • You add a large number of files.
    • Your free disk space totals 15 percent or less.
    • You install new programs or a new version of the Windows operating system.
    To use Disk Defragmenter:

    Windows 7 users

    1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.

      Disk Defragmenter dialog box, with the Configure schedule button selected
    2. In the Disk Defragmenter dialog box, click the drives that you want to defragment, and then click the Analyze disk button. After the disk is analyzed, a dialog box appears, letting you know whether you should defragment the analyzed drives.

      Tip: You should analyze a volume before defragmenting it to get an estimate of how long the defragmentation process will take.
    3. To defragment the selected drive or drives, click the Defragment disk button. In the Current status area, under the Progress column, you can monitor the process as it happens. After the defragmentation is complete, Disk Defragmenter displays the results.
    4. To display detailed information about the defragmented disk or partition, click View Report.
    5. To close the View Report dialog box, click Close.
    6. You can also schedule the Disk Defragmenter to run automatically. (Your computer might even be set up this way by default.) Under Schedule, it reads Scheduled defragmentation is turned on and then displays the time of day and frequency of defragmentation. If you want to turn off automatic defragmentation or to change the time or frequency, click Configure schedule (or Turn on Schedule, if it is not currently configured to run automatically). Change the settings, and then click OK.
    7. To close the Disk Defragmenter utility, on the title bar of the window, click the Close button.

    Windows Vista users

    1. Open Disk Defragmenter: Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
    2. In the Disk Defragmenter dialog box, click the drives that you want to defragment and then click the Analyze disk button. After the disk is analyzed, a dialog box appears letting you know whether you should defragment the analyzed drives.

      Tip: You should analyze a volume before defragmenting it to get an estimate of how long the defragmentation process will take.
    3. To defragment the selected drive or drives, click the Defragment disk button. In the Current status area, under the Progress column, you can monitor the process as it happens. After the defragmentation is complete, Disk Defragmenter displays the results.
    4. To display detailed information about the defragmented disk or partition, click View Report.
    5. To close the View Report dialog box, click Close.
    6. You can also schedule the Disk Defragmenter to run automatically. (Your computer might be set up this way by default.) Click Modify schedule....
    7. In the Disk Defragmenter: Modify Schedule dialog box, choose how often, which day, and at what time of day you want defragmentation to occur, and then click OK.
    8. Click OK again.

    Windows XP users

    1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.

      Disk Defragmenter dialog box, showing possible disks to defragment
    2. In the Disk Defragmenter dialog box, click the drives that you want to defragment and then click the Analyze button. After the disk is analyzed, a dialog box appears, letting you know whether you should defragment the analyzed drives.

      Tip: You should analyze a volume before defragmenting it to get an estimate of how long the defragmentation process will take.
    3. To defragment the selected drive or drives, click the Defragment button. Note: In Windows Vista, there is no graphical user interface to demonstrate the progress—but your hard drive is still being defragmented.

      After the defragmentation is complete, Disk Defragmenter displays the results.
    4. To display detailed information about the defragmented disk or partition, click View Report.
    5. To close the View Report dialog box, click Close.
    6. To close the Disk Defragmenter utility, on the title bar of the window, click the Close button.
    Running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter on a regular basis is a proven way to help keep your computer running quickly and efficiently. If you'd like to learn how to schedule these tools and others to run automatically, please read Speed up your PC: Automate your computer maintenance schedule.

    4. Detect and repair disk errors

    In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by running the Error Checking utility.
    As you use your hard drive, it can develop bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard disk performance and sometimes make data writing (such as file saving) difficult or even impossible. The Error Checking utility scans the hard drive for bad sectors and scans for file system errors to see whether certain files or folders are misplaced.
    If you use your computer daily, you should run this utility once a week to help prevent data loss.

    Run the Error Checking utility:

    1. Close all open files.
    2. Click Start, and then click Computer.
    3. In the Computer window (My Computer in Windows XP), right-click the hard disk you want to search for bad sectors, and then click Properties.
    4. In the Properties dialog box, click the Tools tab.
    5. Click the Check Now button.
    6. In the Check Disk dialog box (called Error-checking in Windows 7), select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box, and then click Start.

      Check Disk Local Disk dialog box, with the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box selected
    7. If bad sectors are found, choose to fix them.
    Tip: Only select the "Automatically fix file system errors" check box if you think that your disk contains bad sectors.

    5. Learn about ReadyBoost

    If you're using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can use ReadyBoost to speed up your system. A new concept in adding memory to a system, it allows you to use non-volatile flash memory—like a USB flash drive or a memory card—to improve performance without having to add additional memory.

    6.  Upgrade  to  Windows 7

    If you try all the previous remedies and your computer still isn't as fast as you would like it to be, you may want to consider updating to Windows 7.
    If the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor determines that your computer can't run Windows 7 and you still have the need for speed, it might be time for a new computer. There are some great deals on new computers right now:

    How to increase the Browsing and Downloading speed in Windows Vista

      With windows Vista you have noticed the slow internet speed. The web browsing and downloading speed is very slow as compare to previous versions of windows. You can open the same sites in windows XP and server 2003 with the normal speed. 
    Follow the given steps to increase the Vista browsing speed: 
    First go to Advance tab in Internet Explorer and turn off the TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption option. Here to fix problem with some secure pages turn on the SSL 2.0 (Secure Sockets Layer) feature and click Ok button to close it. 

    Follow the major fix for this problem:

    In windows Vista, the TCP autotuning feature is enabled by default. Some web servers do not respond properly to this feature, so it appears that some sites open with very slow speed. 
    To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.
    First click on Start button and type CMD in Run option then press Enter.
    At Command Prompt, type the following command and press enter.
    netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel= disabled
    This command will disable the TCP autotuning feature. Now close the command Prompt and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.
    You can easily restore these setting by typing the following command at Command Prompt.
    netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel= normal
    Now close the command Prompt and again restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.
     

    How to Turn Your Num Lock On Computer

    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 to HKEY_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.

    How to Choose The Sounds For Each Windows Event?

      Here is a cool tip to choose the sounds for each windows event, you can get these sounds files using windows special sound folders but you can add sounds from any third source.
    • First Click on Start button, Control Panel and then Click the Sounds and audio devices icon.
    • Click on sounds option , select it and then click Browse button.
    • After clicking browse option you will go c:\WINNT > Media or Sounds folder (windows default sounds folder), but you can add sounds here from any third source.
    • Simply locate here the sound file you want to associate with the selected event and double-click it.
    • Now you can play this sound file in preview to observe if your like the sound file or not.
    • Click OK, and then Click OK again to close the dialog box.
     
     

    All Computer Shortcuts

    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     

    How to find a lost file on your Computer

    Today tip will help you to enjoy the quick and easy way to find lost files on your computer. Here I recommends you, try to search a file with its file extensions (for example for word file, type *.doc, Excel *.xls, Acrobat *.pdf, *.ppt and *.exe for executable files. If you don't know the name of file but know that it contains a string of text then try to search for files containing specific text, type the text you want to find from any file or folder. This is time taking process but creates very precise result. In Look in, click the drive, folder, or network you want to search. To save time, always select the specified drive or location instead of whole computer.
    Click Start Button, point to Search, and then click For File or Folders, a Search Results dialog box will appear. In Search for files or folders named, type the file name or folder name you want to find in containing text.
    To specify additional search criteria, click Search Options, and then click one or more of the following options to narrow your search:
    • Select Date to look for files that were created or modified on or between specific dates.
    • Select Type to look for files of a specific type, such as a text or WordPad document.
    • Select Size to look for files of a specific size.
    • Select Advanced Options to specify additional search criteria.
    • Click Search now

    Top Free Software For Your Computer

    Antivirus and malware protection

    Most PC users realize that they need protection on their computer or may have an installed antivirus program from their computer manufacturer. What most don't realize is that there are free programs that are just as good and in some cases better than the commercial products. Below are our recommendations
    antivirus program: Avast! or AVG
    Malware and Spyware protection: Malwarebytes
    Backup solutions
    There are dozens of free and commercially available backup programs for computers. Unfortunately many of those backups are stored locally, meaning if your house were to catch fire, get robbed, or if you lost your backup discs all your data would be lost. This is why when dealing with important data we suggest users use online backup services.
    Online backup solution: Mozy or Dropbox
    Browsers
    Although Microsoft Internet Explorer comes pre-installed on Windows computers. There are several excellent free alternatives that everyone should try. These free alternatives can often be faster, have more options, and in many cases be more secure than Internet Explorer.
    Internet Browser: Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
    Compression utility
    When downloading files on the Internet you'll eventually encounter a .zip, .rar, or other compressed file. Dealing with these files can be easy with our below free file compression utility.
    File compression utility: 7-Zip
    Disc ripper and creation utility
    Creating an audio or data CD/DVD, ripping the data from an audio CD, or creating a CD from a .ISO file can also be done freely using our below free recommendation.
    CD burner utility: CDBurnerXP
    E-mail
    E-mail is yet another service that can be done freely. Most users today use online e-mail solutions like the one listed below. However, for those still using an e-mail client such as Microsoft Outlook we strongly suggest one or both of the below suggestions.
    E-mail client: Mozilla Thunderbird
    Online e-mail: Gmail
    FTP, SFTP, and SSH Utility
    Users who maintain their own web page or need to upload or download files to or from a server will have to use an FTP utility or a SSH client. There are many commercial programs capable of doing this but our below free recommendations beats them all.
    FTP client: Filezilla
    SSH client: Putty
    Image editor, paint program, and picture organizer
    There are many great free solutions for editing, creating, and organizing your images on your computer. Many of the programs capable of doing these tasks can be several hundred dollars, but all of the below programs are completely free.
    Image editor: GIMP
    Paint program: Paint.net
    Picture organizer: Google Picasa
    Multimedia
    There are dozens of different multimedia programs with different capabilities and limitations. Below are our top free multimedia programs for watching video files and recording audio.
    Audio editing and creating tool: Audacity
    Video and DVD Player: VLC

    How to Speed up Windows Explorer

    http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/Graphics/IEBeatz/assets/ie-logo-small.pngSpeed up the display load time of Microsoft Windows Explorer by disabling the feature that allows you to search for network printers and folders. By default each time Windows Explorer is opened it will attempt to locate any network printer or folder on your computer network. If your computer is not on a network or you have no network printers, folders, or shares disable this option by following the below steps.
    1. Open Windows Explorer
    2. Click the Tools drop down menu and then Folder Options
    3. Within the Folder Options tab click the View tab
    4. Uncheck "Automatically search for network folders and printers"

    Windows Snap To feature


    Enable the Microsoft Window XP mouse Snap To feature to automatically focus on dialog box buttons. Enabling this feature will automatically move your mouse cursor to the default button on any dialog box that appears on Windows. This is a great way to save a little time and not have to move you mouse cursor to the "Ok" button each time a dialog box appears. To enable this feature follow the below steps.
    1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
    2. Double-click the Mouse icon
    3. In the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab and check the "Automatically move pointer to the default button in a dialog box" option.

    Display multiple clocks in Windows


    Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 support the ability to have multiple clocks with different time zones, as shown in the below example, which shows the local time, Eastern Time, and time in India.
    Showing more than one timezone clock in Windows
    To add more than one clock, click the Change date and time settings... and then in the Date and Time window, as shown below click the Additional Clocks tab. In the Additional Clocks tab, check the first Show this clock box, then select the time zone for the second clock, and the name of the clock. If you want more than two clocks repeat the same steps for the third clock. Once all clocks have been enabled click OK and now when hovering over the time and date in the Taskbar or clicking on the time you should see all new time zones.
    Change time and clock settings in Windows

    Top 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know


    Top 10 keyboard shortcutsUsing keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, highlighting text with the keyboard and pressing Ctrl + C is much faster than taking your hand from the keyboard, highlighting the text using the mouse, clicking copy from the file menu, and then putting your hand back in place on the keyboard. Below are our top 10 keyboard shortcuts we recommend everyone memorize and use.
    Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert
    Copy the highlighted text or selected item.
    Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert
    Paste the text or object that's in the clipboard.
    Ctrl + Z and Ctrl + Y
    Undo any change. For example, if you cut text, pressing this will undo it. This can also often be pressed multiple times to undo multiple changes. Pressing Ctrl + Y would redo the undo.
    Ctrl + F
    Open the Find in any program. This includes your Internet browser to find text on the current page.
    Alt + Tab or Alt + Esc
    Quickly switch between open programs moving forward.
    Tip: Press Ctrl + Tab to switch between tabs in a program.
    Tip: Adding the Shift key to Alt + Tab or Ctrl + Tab will move backwards. For example, if you are pressing Alt + Tab and pass the program you want to switch to, press Alt + Shift + Tab to move backwards to that program.
    Tip: Windows Vista and 7 users can also press the Windows Key + Tab to switch through open programs in a full screenshot of the Window.
    Ctrl + Back space and Ctrl + Left or Right arrow
    Pressing Ctrl + Backspace will delete a full word at a time instead of a single character.
    Holding down the Ctrl key while pressing the left or right arrow will move the cursor one word at a time instead of one character at a time. If you wanted to highlight one word at a time you can hold down Ctrl + Shift and then press the left or right arrow key to move one word at a time in that direction while highlighting each word.
    Ctrl + S
    While working on a document or other file in almost every program pressing Ctrl + S will save that file. This shortcut key should be used frequently anytime you're working on anything important.
    Ctrl + Home or Ctrl + End
    Move the cursor to the beginning or end of a document.
    Ctrl + P
    Print the page being viewed. For example, the document in Microsoft Word or the web page in your Internet browser.
    Page Up, Space bar, and Page Down
    Pressing either the page up or page down key will move that page one page at a time in that direction. When browsing the Internet pressing the space bar will also move the page down one page at a time. If you press Shift and the Space bar the page will go up a page at a time.