How to Disable/Enable USB Ports on Windows Machine

To Disable/Enable USB Ports:

Go to RUN and type regedit and hit Enter Key  :

GO TO

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

Notice the value ‘Start‘,

This should be 3 by default [3 = enabled].

Switch this value to 4 [4 = disabled], and USB storage devices are disabled.

To re-enable the device switch this value to 3.

 

Download Registry File For Disable Usb Ports

Download Registry File For Enable Usb Ports

Turn off autoplay for CDs/DVDs

1. Go to Start->Run->gpedit.msc
2. Computer Config -> Administrative Template -> System

3. Select Drive(s)

3. Double clik Turn off Autoplay
4. Enable it.

Restart your PC then will Effect.....

Recover Deleted Photos, Pictures and Other Files

Have you ever accidentally deleted a photo or other file from your computer or digital camera?  Even if you clear the recycle bin, there is still a chance your pictures can be recovered.

Even though a file was deleted there is a good chance the contents of the file are still around.  When a file is deleted the contents of the file are not removed. Only a pointer to the file in the file system table is deleted.  

Time is your worst enemy when restoring files. When the pointer to the file has been deleted the operating system can use that storage space to write and store new data.  The longer it has been since you realized the file was deleted increases the chance any remaining file content has been overwritten.

It is very important to immediately stop writing to the storage device that previously contained your pictures so that the old file contents are not overwritten.  For example, don’t take any more pictures with your digital camera because new pictures will overwrite the deleted files.

Next, you will need to use a utility to reassemble the file remains back into the original files.

I like to use a free utility called Recuva by Piriform.  Head over to http://www.piriform.com/recuva/download/standard to download a copy.

After the utility is installed start it up and click cancel on the Recuva Wizard screen.  I’m not a big fan of wizards, instead I’m going to show you the power user method.

First, select the drive you want to scan for the deleted files.

There are two ways to scan for deleted files. First we are going to use the default scan method by just clicking Scan.

The results pane will be populated when the scan is completed. Files that are  green can be recovered by other files that are yellow or red have been overwritten. Previews are shown for some files when you click on them.

Check the boxes next to the files you want to restore and click Recover.

Select a location to restore the files to and click OK. Make sure you select a different storage device/drive than where the files are currently located so you don’t overwrite the file remains. 

Your files will now be recovered. 

Deep Scan

Earlier I mentioned there is another method to recover deleted files with Recuva that is helpful when the files you want do restore were not found with the normal scan.  

Running a deep scan will check the actual sectors on the storage device for file remains. You can enable this scan option by clicking Options on the main screen.

Click on the Actions tab, check Deep Scan and click OK.

Now just click Scan again and go for a walk because the deep scan can take a while depending on the size of the drive.

When the scan is completed restore the files the same way discussed above for the normal scan.

Meaning of Hibernate in Laptop

What is the meaning of Hibernate in Laptop when charge is reduced?

Well when you switch your laptop to hibernate, you are turning your computer off but saving everything you had up last while the computer was on. So when you turn it back on, the laptop will load up all the last work or whatever windows you had open before you enabled hibernate. If you have eco mode on your laptop then you will use less power than normal. In eco mode your monitor will dim and it will use less power than normal. Or you can click on "start", "the control panel", then double click on "power options" to make certain changes to the screen saver and other options to reduce the use of your battery or just to save on power. Like how bright your monitor can be changed to reduce the power used by your battery. I hope this was helpful.

Windows 7 version selection

Which Windows 7 is best for you?
Windows 7 Home Premium,
Windows 7 Professional,
Windows 7 Ultimate

Which Windows 7 is best for you? Do you use your PC for entertainment?Choose Windows 7 Home Premium. The best entertainment experience on your PC. Do you work from home? Choose Windows 7 Professional over Home Premium. Everything you need for work and home. Do you rely on your PC for business?Choose Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate to get the productivity and support your business needs. Do you want the most from Windows 7?Choose Windows 7 Ultimate over Professional. Designed for people who want it all. Windows 7 features Home Premium Professional Ultimate Improved desktop navigation Launch applications and find documents faster and easier Enjoy faster, easier and safer web experiences with Internet Explorer® 8 Connect your home PC network to a single printer with HomeGroup Watch your favorite TV shows for free with Internet TV1 Seamlessly run many existing Windows XP programs Connect easily to secure company networks with Domain JoinTM Recover your data easily with automatic backup to your network(s) Location Aware Printing Protect your data against loss or theft with BitLockerTM Windows Mobility Center2 (with Presentation Mode) Switch between any of thirty-five languages

1. Sixteen simple tips

1. Sixteen simple tips

1.Switch to welcome screen

Press Win+L to switch to the Welcome screen.

2.Lock your workstation

Press Win+L to lock your workstation.

3.Switch user easly

You can switch users without going through the Welcome screen: From Task Manager, go to the Users tab, right-click a user, and select Connect.

4.Hibrernate computer

Hold down the shift key in the shutdown dialog to change "Stand By" to "Hibernate". Or just press H to hibernate instantly. You can even use the Power Control Panel to configure your power button to hibernate.

5.Disable password when resuming stanby

To disable the password when resuming from standby or hibernation, open the Power Control Panel and uncheck "Prompt for password after returning from standby" on the Advanced tab.

6.Choose details

From the View Menu, select "Choose Details" to select which file properties should be shown in the Explorer window. To sort by a file property, check its name in the "Choose Details" in order to make that property available in the "Arrange Icons by" menu.

7.Display volume control icon in taskbar

To display the volume control icon in the taskbar, go to the Sounds and Audio Devices Control Panel and select "Place volume icon in the taskbar".

8.Delete file without send into recycle bin

Hold down the shift key when deleting a file to delete it immediately instead of placing it in the Recycle Bin. Files deleted in this way cannot be restored.

9.Customize 'send to' menu

Put a shortcut to your favorite editor in your Send To folder and it will appear in your "Send To" menu. You can then right-click any file and send it to your editor.

10.Organize favorites

a) To organize your Favorites in Explorer instead of using the Organize Favorites dialog, hold the shift key while selecting "Organize Favorites" from the Favorites menu of an Explorer window.

b) You can organize your Favorites by dragging the items around your Favorites menu.
Alternatively, you can open the Favorites pane and hold the Alt key while pressing the up and down arrows to change the order of your Favorites.

11.View IE in fullscreen

To run Internet Explorer fullscreen, press F11. Do it again to return to normal mode.

12.Hide printers & faxes

If your "Printers and Faxes" folder is empty, you can hide the "Printers and Faxes" icon when viewed from other computers by stopping the Print Spooler service.

13.Add/remove columns from detail mode

To add or remove columns from Details mode, select Choose Details from the View menu, or just right-click the column header bar.

14.Go backwards or forward by mouse wheel

In Internet Explorer, hold the Shift key while turning the mouse wheel to go forwards or backwards.

15.Add current page to favorites

In Internet Explorer, type Ctrl+D to add the current page to your Favorites.
This and many more keyboard shortcuts can be found by going to Internet Explorer, clicking the Help menu, then selecting Contents and Index. From the table of contents, open Accessibility and click "Using Internet Explorer keyboard shortcuts".

16.Shut down via Remote Desktop

To shut down via Remote Desktop, click the Start button, then type Alt+F4.

Windows Key - Commands

Windows: Display the Start menu
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
Windows + F: Display Search for files
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
Windows + L: Lock the workstation
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager

Renaming Desktop Icons

You can easily rename various Desktop (System Icons).

For a Visual Basic utility to do this for you, click HERE.

Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT.  Navigate to the following Registry brach:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CLSID

The Desktop Icons are located in the sub keys as follows:

My Network Places: {208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D}
My Computer: {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
My Documents: {450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}
Recycle Bin:{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
Default IE Icon: {871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}

Double click the Default value in the above keys and enter the text you desire.  Right click on the Desktop and select Refresh to see the changes. 

To undo the changes, just right click on the Default value and select Delete.  Refresh the Desktop to see that things are back to normal.