SOME TRICKS IN WINDOWS XP

Internet Explorer 7 is full of many new features .
On the internet it has its reputation as Firefox killer !
Featuring : Tab Scrolling , Web Search Box , More Speed, etc.


Keyboard Shortcuts :

CTRL+click (Open links in a new tab in the background)
CTRL+SHIFT+click (Open links in a new tab in the foreground)
CTRL+T (Open a new tab in the foreground)
ALT+ENTER (Open a new tab from the Address bar)
CTRL+Q (Open Quick Tabs - thumbnail view)
CTRL+TAB/CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (Switch between tabs)
CTRL+n (n can be 1-8) (Switch to a specific tab number)
CTRL+9 (Switch to the last tab)
CTRL+W (Close current tab)
ALT+F4 (Close all tabs)
CTRL+ALT+F4 (Close other tabs)

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Hidden Programs In Windows XP !


Strange, but true that some good programs are hidden in Windows XP !!!

Programs :

1. Private Character Editor :
Used for editing fonts,etc.

** start>>Run
** Now, type eudcedit



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2. Dr. Watson :
This an inbuilt windows repairing software !

** start>>Run
** Now, type drwtsn32




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3. Media Player 5.1 :
Even if you upgrade your Media Player, you can still access your old player in case the new one fails !!!

** start>>Run
** Now, type mplay32



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4. iExpress :
Used to create Setups

You can create your own installers !

** start>>Run
** Now, type iexpress

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Wow Notepad Knew About 9/11/2001 !

Amazing thing but true , Notepad knew about 9/11/2001 !
The flight number which hit the WTC in New York was Q33N !

See it yourself :

1. Open Notepad
2. Type : Q33N
3. Now, go to Format menu
4. Choose Font.
5. Now, change the size to '72'
6. Now, change the font to 'Wingdings'
7. See what is displayed !

Isn't it amazing !

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Watch " Star Wars

You Don't need to Download IT !

Just :

Start>>Run , type : telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl

And Enjoy The Movie !

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Trick To Create Table In Word !


To create a table in Ms Word you can use this shortcut !

>> Just type : +======+=====+====+===+==+=+

>> And simply hit 'Enter' !

>> You will see that the text changes to a table. Here, the number '=' represent the number of characters in each cell !

>> Just it makes your work easy and fast !

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Hibernate Your XP !

Hey your Windows XP has a very good but hidden feature !

Trick Advantage :

You can leave your work in between and shutdown the PC and resume it next time as it is !
Even I switched off my PC while writing this article and when I reopened it I resumed my article from where i left !

When you want to stop your work and shutdown(Keeping your programs open)
Do The Following :

1. Click start>Turn Off Computer.
2. As the Turn Off menu comes up press 'Shift' and 'Stand By' changes to 'Hibernate'
3. Click Hibernate (Shift Kept Pressed)

Your xp will save the work and shutdown !

Now, when you switch it on again it will resume it again !

No loading of windows will take place and you will be resumed to your work as if you had just switched your monitor off and now on again !

Its Amazing !

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Crack BIOS Password !!!


Forgot BIOS Password ?

Do the following :

1. Open the CPU
2. Now, observe the motherboard.
3. You notice a coin like silver Battery(3V).

----------------------------------------- NOTE --------------------------------------------------------
This battery is 24 x 7 power supply for the BIOS, which is used to run the system clock will the main power is off. It also initiates the booting process when power is switched on.
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4. Remove the battery from the motherboard.
(It is safe to remove the Battery)
5. Wait 30 seconds and place the battery back on the motherboard.
6. Now, when you start your system you won't be prompted for the BIOS password.

Enjoy !!!
------------------------------------ CAUTION -----------------------------------------------
1. Perform on your own risk !
2. You have to set the time of your computer when you start again.
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Block Or Unblock Websites without software !


Many times in schools, colleges & offices surfing Entertainment sites are banned !

To overcome this you can unblock these or block some other websites and play pranks !


Do The Following :
For eg you want to block www.abc.com !


* Open the folder C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
* There you will find a file named HOSTS

* Click on the file and press SHIFT and now right click on it .
* From the right click menu select Open with .

* Now, select Notepad to open the file from the list !
* Now, in the file under the line 127.0.0.1 localhost add another line as 127.0.0.2 www.abc.com.

* Now, File>>Save !


Now, open your web browser and try openning www.xyz.com , it will not load !


To unblock sites just do the opposite !

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Scare Your Friend With Auto Shutdown !

Read the following :

1. Right click on desktop>select New>shortcut
2. In the shortcut window type : shutdown -s -t 60 -c "the message you want to display"
3. Select Next
4. Name it anything.

Now, double click it !

Scared ???

Nothing happened !

Remedy :

1. Go to start>Run
2. Type : shutdown -a
3. Hit Enter

Oh! You are rescued !