Folder Background Images in WinXP
This brief tutorial explains how to add a background image
to any folder in Windows XP.
First, make sure all hidden files are visible on your system. Then,
open the folder for which you wish to add a background image.
Within the folder, right-click and select Properties » Customize tab » Customize. There, choose any icon, click Apply and OK.
That process should have created a “desktop.ini” file.
Open that file with a text editor and add these lines of code:
[ExtShellFolderViews]
{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}={BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}
[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
IconArea_Image=C:\path\folder\background.jpg
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Folder Protection Via .bat File
to secure ur folders u dont need any s/w in windows Xp and win 2000. Just follow the trick This is only hidden your folder not a password protected. Note:- after that this folder can able to delete
1) create a folder in any drive (here
D:/)
farook –> (ur name)
2)here in “D:/” create two batch files “lock.bat”, “unlock.bat”. write the following code in it.
In lock.bat
ren farook farook.{0000031D-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}
In unlock.bat
ren farook.{0000031D-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} farook
4) place ur personal files inside it. And now press lock.bat in D:, now try opening it. Bingo i think u
got it. To unlock click unlock.bat.
** u can change farook to ur folder name.
u can other keys to rename like,
{48F45200-91E6-11CE-8A4F-0080C81A28D4},
{0B6DC6EE-C4FD-11d1-819A-00C04FB69B4D}
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Enable & DisableTaks Manager via Registry
You have regedit disabled
Open Regedit and go to below mentioned path.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\system]
“DisableTaskMgr”
Change the value 1 to 0 in “DisableTaskMgr” key
it will be enable your Task Manager
0 = enable Task Manager
1 = disable Task Manager
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Add Extra the Send To Menu Options:
Open the SendTo folder create shortcuts to the programs and folders that you commonly use. My suggestion is to have shortcuts for the Desktop, My Documents, IrfanView. When you use the Send To menu option on a file, it will be opened by the relevant program or copied to the relevant folder.
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Expanding and Collapsing Folder Tree Branches:
On the folder pane, you can expand a branch by pressing the * (asterisk) key. To collapse a branch, press the – (minus) key.
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Changing drives icon
First of all copy a icon file to the root of the drive.
example: c:\icon.ico
Then create a file called: autorun.inf in c:\autorun.inf
then open that file and type the following:
[autorun]
icon=icon.ico
save and close the file.
Restart your computer and check icon changed….
you can apply to other drives too.
be careful:
“autorun.inf” and “icon.ico” must be in the root of the drive.
example: c:\autorun.inf and c:\icon.ico.
same on the root.
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Administarative Share Disable
C$ D$ E$ – Root of each partition. For a Windows NT workstation/W2K/2003/XP Professional computer only members of the Administrators or Backup Operators group can connect to these shared folders. For a Windows NT Server/W2K Server computer, members of the Server Operators group can also connect to these shared folders.
ADMIN$ – %SYSTEMROOT% This share is used by the system during any remote administration of a computer. The path of this resource is always the path to the W2K/NT system root (the directory in which W2K/NT is installed usually C:\Winnt and in XP it’s C:\Windows).
FAX$ – On W2K Server, this used by fax clients in the process of sending a fax. The shared folder temporarily caches files and accesses cover pages stored on the server.
IPC$ – Temporary connections between servers using named pipes essential for communication between programs. It is used during remote administration of a computer and when viewing a computer’s shared resources. This share can be very dangerous and can be used to extract large amounts of information about your network, even by an anonymous account.
NetLogon – This share is used by the Net Logon service of a W2K, 2003 and NT Server computer while processing domain logon requests, and by Pre-W2K computers when running logon scripts.
PRINT$ – %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\SPOOL\DRIVERS Used during remote administration of printers.
It is possible to simply remove the share from Server Manager (in NT) or Shared Folders (in W2K/XP/2003) but the problem with this method is that the shares will automatically be recreated when the machine reboots.
You can disable the automatic administrative share creation via Group Policy, but this is a much simpler way:
In order to disable these shares permanently, a registry edit will be necessary.
Servers
For NT 4.0/W2K/Windows Server 2003s, the change is:
Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name: AutoShareServer
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Idiot proof note: If you can’t find the value in the registry under the exact location (i.e. it does not exist) – please right click in the right pane of the window and create it.
Note: A reboot is necessary for this to take effect.
Workstations
For NT 4.0 Workstation/W2K Pro/XP Pro, the change is:
Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name: AutoShareWks
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
A double idiot proof note: If you can’t find the value in the registry under the exact location (i.e. it does not exist) – please right click in the right pane of the window and create it.
Note: Again, a reboot is necessary for this to take effect.
If you want the administrative shares to be re-created, you can change the value back to 1.
Note: Some applications depend on the presence of these shares. If things stop working you’ll know to re-enable the shares.
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Change default Wallpaper Directory
go to Run->regedit n press enter
go to location :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion
In right-side pane, you’ll see a string value “WallPaperDir“. Its default value will be:
%SystemRoot%\Web\Wallpaper
change the value to ur desired directory (where u ve ur fav images)
ex : if ur wallpapers r in E:\dirname then set value as E:\dirname
exit registry editor n then go to display prop -> wallpapers tab see the changes
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Delete particular url from IE history
no need 2 delete complete history n type repeated url s again next time jus for the sake removing specific URL
go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs
in the rite pane you will see the urls .. jus delete the one which you don’t want 2 appear again in IE add bar.
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Control Panel Items Restrictions
1. Start Regedit
2. Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies
3. Create a new keys under Policies called System
4. You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys
5. To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 0
* NoDispCPL – Disable Display Control Panel
* NoDispBackgroundPage – Hide Background Page
* NoDispScrSavPage – Hide Screen Saver Page
* NoDispAppearancePage – Hide Appearance Page
* NoDispSettingsPage – Hide Settings Page
* NoSecCPL – Disable Password Control Panel
* NoPwdPage – Hide Password Change Page
* NoAdminPage – Hide Remote Administration Page
* NoProfilePage – Hide user profiles Page
* NoDevMgrPage – Hide Device Manager Page
* NoConfigPage – Hide Hardware Profiles Page
* NoFileSysPage – Hide File System Button
* NoVirtMemPage – Hide Virtual Memory Button
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How To Reset The Password of Administrator for XP ?
1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable – as it should be – and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)
2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from cd”
3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is
inspecting your system and loading files.
4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now
5. The Licensing Agreement comes next – Press F8 to accept it.
6. The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair. It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it” Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected)
and press R to begin the Repair process.
7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then
start copying files which can take several minutes.
8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”
9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.
10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.
11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.
12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).
13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.