How to Install ASP.NET

ASP.NET is a free technology offered through Microsoft. It allows webmasters and programmers to easily create web applications that are dynamic and elegant. This article is going to tell you how to install ASP.NET in just a few simple steps.

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Close all currently running applications on your computer.

2. Step 2

   Before you install ASP.NET, you will need to install Internet Information Services (IIS) by going to your Control Panel and double clicking on “Add or Remove Programs”. Click on the “Add/Remove Windows Components”, then “Internet Information Services”, and then “Next”. The box will be checked if you already have IIS on your computer. If you do not, it will automatically install.

3. Step 3

   Install the latest version of Internet Explorer by going to the Microsoft IE download page at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer.

4. Step 4

   Install the latest service packs and security updates by going to the Windows Update Page at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

5. Step 5

   When you are in the Windows Update Page, select the Microsoft .NET Framework to install ASP.NET. There are no other options to choose since it will install itself on your computer

How to repair a Samsung LCD monitor

Many models of Samsung monitors have found to have problems after they have been used for a year or two. Just a few of the models are 910N, 710N, 713N. The particular behavior is that there is no picture and there is a floating menu that says:not optimum mode, recommended resolution 1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• 47 or 50 ohm resistor
• solder iron
• solder

1. Step 1

   The first thing to do is to carefully open up the monitor to get access to the interface board that has the video controller.

2. Step 2

   Then look for the novatek IC. Pins 5 and 6 need to have a 47 ohm resistor soldered between these two pins. The IC chip is a surface mount device type, so it will be a little difficult to solder. Another option would be to put a 50 ohm SMD resistor between these pins.

3. Step 3

   Once this resistor is soldered, the monitor will function like new. Reassemble the monitor and plug in to test

How to Build PC Games

The PC has been an important gaming platform since its inception, with early games being made by single game designers working out of home offices or garages and mailing off self-packaged games a unit at a time. Since then the PC games industry has grown and matured with studios producing games with budgets in the millions. Even so, the basics of building a PC game haven't changed, and you can build your own by following the same methods that have been in use since those early single programmer gaming pioneers.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PC
• Developer software
• DVD burner

1. Step 1

   Come up with a complete vision for your game. This vision should include some idea of what the game experience will be for the consumer. Develop a look and feel for your game, rules, objectives and game plot. The vision is an idea of what your game is to be when it is complete. Once you have the ideas in mind place them in a presentable format, mapped out as completely as possible.

2. Step 2

   Decide on the design method of your game. Depending on your game vision much of the game design may already be complete in the form of a usable third party game engine. The game engine is a graphical set of tools with many of the developing obstacles already overcome by the engine designers, including graphic system, world physics, and even the basic user interface, and can be licensed from other game developers. If your game vision looks nothing like existing games, you will have to develop the game engine from scratch using a set of programming tools.

3. Step 3

   Program your game world. For an engine, this means modifying the engine according to your own needs, from the look of the game, to the sound and the game physics, all engine attributes can be modified to create a unique look and feel for your game. If you're not using a game engine, you will have to create your own, using the programming language of your choice.

4. Step 4

   Program the rules of your game into the engine. These are all the rules of the game for the players to follow as well as the artificial intelligence of your game that provides players with a challenge. Make sure the rules are consistent throughout the game. You should also make the challenge scalable so that beginner and advanced players both can enjoy the game.

5. Step 5

   Test the game as you continue to program the game engine. You will have to test every single game element with an eye towards actually breaking the game in the process. Test everything the player could possibly do in the game regardless of how strange the action may be. Create a list of any bugs encountered during the test and fix them all, adding new bugs to the list as more are encountered and repairing them until the bug list is emptied.

6. Step 6

   Burn a prototype copy of the game on DVD and send it off to the duplicator. You may wish to install a digital rights management system on the program prior to sending it off to duplication, to protect against software piracy. When the game has been duplicated, package it for delivery and distribute it for sale.

How to Make Business Cards on a Computer

You can make simple business cards or add fancy graphics, a logo or even a picture of yourself with the right software. There are application programs to choose from, but here are basic instructions for using Microsoft Word.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Word
• Printers

1. Step 1

   Open the File menu and choose New.

2. Step 2

   Open the Tools menu and choose Envelopes and Labels.

3. Step 3

   Click Options.

4. Step 4

   Confirm that Avery Standard is selected in the "Product type" menu.

5. Step 5

   Choose "3612 - Business Card" in the "Product number" menu, and click OK.

6. Step 6

   Click New Document. A label template appears with the correct margins for a business card.

7. Step 7

   Select Picture from the Insert menu and browse your files for a picture or your logo to put on your card.

8. Step 8

   Adjust the graphic to the size you want.

9. Step 9

   Choose a font for the text and type your name and business address.

10. Step 10

    Type your e-mail address, fax number and phone number.

11. Step 11

    Copy and paste your design into each space on the page.

12. Step 12

    Use the Print Preview command to see how the cards will look.

13. Step 13

    Save your design when you're satisfied with it.

14. Step 14

    Make sure your blank business cards are in the printer.

15. Step 15

    Press Print on the toolbar when you're ready to print.

How to Connect a Headset to a Computer

Headphones can be very useful when enjoying music or playing video games on your computer. If you want to interact with others through your computer, though, you should consider buying a headset. These combine both a microphone and earphone into one device, making it much easier to speak with and hear others through the computer. Headsets will come in handy while video messaging or playing online games against human opponents.

Instructions

For Desktop

1. Step 1

   Identify the two connector plugs on your headsets. There will be a plug for both the microphone and earphone jack of your computer. If your headphones came with instructions or a manual, read that information to learn which plug is for the microphone and which is for the headphones.

2. Step 2

   Look at the ends of the plugs to find out which is which. The end of the headphones chord will most likely be green or blue, or sometimes black. There will probably be a headphones icon on the end of the plug as well. The plug for the microphone will most likely be pink, although it could be red. Once again, there will probably be a microphone icon on the base of the plug.

3. Step 3

   Find the right jacks on the back of your computer. There should be two jacks which match the colors of the plugs found on your headset. These jacks may also have the microphone and headphone icon underneath them.

4. Step 4

   Plug the microphone chord into the microphone jack and the headphone chord into the headphone jack. Once you do, you should receive a message on your computer that the device has been connected.

For Laptop

5. Step 1

   Locate the two jacks on the side of your laptop. These are what you'll need to plug your headset into your laptop.

6. Step 2

   Find the microphone and headphone icon above or below the appropriate jack.

7. Step 3

   Plug the microphone chord into the microphone jack and the headphone chord into the headphone jack.

What is a Internet Fax

Internet fax is a device that uses IP networks to transmit the faxes instead of the PSTN. Internet fax uses e-mails as the medium for sending the faxes. Internet fax services include email to fax, fax to email and PC to fax (sending faxes from your computer). Internet fax is type of service, which enables you to send and receive the faxes in a timely manner without a fax machine. Only an email accounts is required to setup your Internet fax account.

Subscribers have to monthly fees to the internet fax service providers. Internet fax service providers usually works in a way that when a fax is sent to the subscriber’s number, the fax service receives the fax and send it to the recipient’s email address as an attachment.

All you need is to have the registered email address with the internet fax service providers. You have to write the fax content in the body of the email and type the fax number in the “To” field with a @ sign and a internet fax service name e.g 14545668999@efax.com. In the subject field sender can write the name of the recipient.

There is a small tool bar in the system tray for sending and receiving the faxes and it comes after installing the fax software. Upon receiving the email to the Internet fax service providers the automated programs convert the email messages to the fax format and send the fax to the recipient fax number. On the other, hand the recipient receives the fax on their fax machine normally.

The Internet fax services provide very ease and you assigned a fax number, which has to be active 24 hours so that you account can accept the faxes. On the other hand, the working of the regular fax machine is typically depends on your telephone line, which should be free while sending and receiving the fax. Internet fax service also saves your papers and the need of the fax machine.

Internet fax service is very familiar to the sending and receiving the email messages and it also saves the cost and time so many people are likely to use this service.
Another big advantage is given by the Internet service providers is that it offers the toll free numbers to its subscribers in USA and Canada. So the people from USA and Canada can send faxes for free. Most internet fax services costs $10-20 per month. The communication charges are greatly reduced as opposed to the conventional fax machines, which costs a user per page

How to Calculate CPU Speed

The processor (CPU) clock speed is calculated in hertz (Hz), and it reflects the number of cycles per second the processor performs. The CPU communicates with the computer motherboard at much slower rate, called Front Side Bus (FSB). The ratio between the CPU clock rate and the FSB rate is called a multiplier. Correspondently, CPU speed is calculated as a product of FSB and the multiplier. Such calculations are especially important when you try to raise the CPU clock during hardware overclocking. But practical calculations are challenging because neither FSB nor the CPU multiplier are reported by standard operating system software tools. Fortunately, freeware is available that allows you to retrieve hardware information and monitor the overclocking progress.

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Log in to an administrator account in Windows 7/Vista/XP.

2. Step 2

   Download one of the freely available programs that retrieve hardware/CPU information. (See Resources for the links to two such freeware programs.)

3. Step 3

   Click "Start" in Windows XP/Vista/7 and choose "Computer" to open Windows Explorer. Navigate to the folder where the freeware was saved. Double-click the setup file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.

4. Step 4

   Launch the freeware installed in Step 3. It may take up to 30 to 60 seconds for the program to retrieve the system information.

5. Step 5

   Select the tab "CPU" in the program window. Write down numbers reported for "Multiplier" and "Bus Speed."

6. Step 6

   Multiply the bus speed (FSB) by the multiplier to calculate the CPU speed. For example, say you received 333 MHz and 9.5 for the bus speed and multiplier values. CPU speed is 333 MHz x 9.5 = 3163.5 MHz or 3.16 GHz.

How to Repair a Color Printer

Color printers allow you to print everything from plain business documents to richly colored family photos right from the comfort of your own home. Even the best printers, however, can start to malfunction. The printer itself could be broken or it could simply be a technical bug that you can repair in a few hours or less. Knowing what to look for and how to fix it will save you time and money and ensure that you don't pay for extra repairs that you don't need.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ink cartridges
• Printer installation CD

1. Step 1

   Check that the wires are plugged in properly or that the printer is connected to the computer through a wireless network . Turn the power off and back on and make sure the light isn't flashing.

2. Step 2

   Open the printer, with the power on, and make sure the ink cartridge holders are not blogged or stuck. They should slide over into view after the power has been turned on. If they are stuck, they may need to be replaced.

3. Step 3

   Check the ink cartridges and replace them if they seem to be empty or are old. The ink may have dried up and blocked the rest of the ink from flowing out. Set the cartridges aside and run a test print with the new ink cartridges. If the printer still doesn't function, keep the old cartridges and try them again when the printer is fixed.

4. Step 4

   Uninstall the printer from the computer and reinstall using the CD or by downloading the software from the manufacturer's website. This may fix any problems with communication between the printer and the computer.

5. Step 5

   Test the printer using only a black and white print instead of color. There may be a problem with only the color cartridge, in which case the ink cartridge may need to be replaced. If this works, try using only the color cartridge to see if there is a problem with the black ink.

How to Create a Calendar With Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is a powerful and popular program for editing graphics and images. Photoshop's wide variety of tools and filters allow you to easily create almost any type of design. By using your favorite photo or image as a background, you can effortlessly create a unique and personal monthly calendar with Photoshop. Through the use of layers and Photoshop's type tool, you can quickly construct a simple or complex calendar that perfectly suits your needs.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Digital image or photo file
• Adobe Photoshop

1. Step 1

   Open your digital photo file in Adobe Photoshop. Go to "Layer" in the main menu of Photoshop and select "New layer."

2. Step 2

   Choose the "Type tool" in the "Tools" palette. Go to the "Type tool" settings located at the top of Photoshop, just under the main menu. Choose the style, size, and color of font you want for your calendar. For the "Alignment" setting, select "Center."

3. Step 3

   Hold down your mouse anywhere in the image and draw a narrow vertical rectangle text box. It should be just wide enough to hold two or three letters.

4. Step 4

   First type "S" for Sunday and then click the "Enter" key. If your month begins on a Sunday, type "1." If it does not begin on Sunday, click the "Enter" key again to leave the Sunday for that week blank. Begin entering the dates for every Sunday of that month. Place each date on a new line.

5. Step 5

   Go back to "Layer" in the main menu and select "New Layer" again. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each day of the week, with the dates for each day listed beneath on individual lines. It does not matter where you put the text boxes at this point.

6. Step 6

   Select the "Move tool" in the "Tools" menu. Using the "Layers" palette to select each individual layer, roughly move the seven columns into order next to each other. Spread out the layers so that the horizontal space between each column suits your needs.

7. Step 7

   Go back to the "Layers" palette. Hold down the "Shift" key and select each of the seven date layers until they are all highlighted. Click the "Link" button at the bottom of the "Layers" palette.

8. Step 8

   Go to "Layer" in the main menu and select "Align." Click "Top Edges." Go back to "Layer" and select "Distribute." Choose "Horizontal Centers." Your calendar should now be evenly aligned and spaced.

9. Step 9

   Go to "Layer" and click "New Layer." Choose the "Type tool" and click anywhere on your image. Type the month and year for your calendar. Select the "Move tool" and move the title of your calendar to the position you want.

How to Delete Windows Vista

Window Vista has received a lot of attention since being released in 2007. While some of the attention has been good, some of it has been bad. Lots of PC users have decided to abandon Vista and jump ship to other Windows operating systems such as XP or even free alternatives like Ubuntu. Deleting Vista may seem like a difficult task, but in actuality, it's as simple as backing up files and reformatting the hard drive.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• External hard drive or flash drive

1. Step 1

   Choose an alternative operating system . Once you get rid of Vista, you will not be able to use the computer unless you have another operating system already in place or have decided on an operating system to install. You should never delete an operating system unless you already have a replacement in mind.

2. Step 2

   Back up your files. Copy and paste all your important documents, files, music and photos to an external hard drive or flash drive. This is important as you'll be erasing Vista and therefore erasing the hard drive's contents as well.

3. Step 3

   Right-click your "Computer" icon on the Desktop and select "Manage."

4. Step 4

   Right-click your hard drive "C:" and select "Format." A box will then appear.

5. Step 5

   Type in the name for your new partition. This could be "notvista" or simply "new." Select "NTFS" for the File System and "Default" for the Allocation unit size. Then click "OK."

6. Step 6

   Click "OK" to proceed with the formatting process. The computer will reboot upon completion of the formatting process and Vista will be removed from your computer.

How to Add or Change Desktop Icons in Windows 7

Every time Microsoft comes out with a new operating system it seems they get rid of the things we've grown to love and found useful in the previous version. Desktop icons being one such item they keep turning off by default. Read on to find out how to get your "Computer, User's Files, Network and Recycle Bin" icons back on your desktop with Windows 7

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Windows 7 Operating System

1. Step 1
   
   Opening personalization window

   First step is to "right mouse click" anywhere on your desktop and click "Personalize". See image included for a visual guide of this step.

2. Step 2
   
   Clicking on the Change desktop icons link

   Next, in the upper left side of the new Personalization window you'll see a text menu listing. Click on the link that's called "Change desktop icons". See image included for a visual guide of this step.

3. Step 3
   
   Selecting the icons you want to display

   Now the "Desktop Icon Settings" window will display and you can select/deselect the desktop icons you wish to display on your desktop. Once you've checked the appropriate check boxes click the "Ok" button. You should now see the icons on your desktop.
   

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Formatting

Windows XP still stands as the most popular operating system, even though Windows 7 is gaining ground. Since a large number of PCs around the world run on older specifications, they are just good enough to support Windows XP. Therefore, people are primarily using Windows XP to format their floppy disks, USB flash drives, memory cards, secondary partitions, and other media for storing data. Windows XP is also the preferred operating system for formatting hard drives, since Windows Vista and Windows 7 do not support formatting NTFS drives back to the FAT32 format unless the DOS prompt is used.
Because these media are physical objects, problems can be encountered, and formatting may not always work. Here are some simple steps to troubleshoot Windows XP formatting problems and make sure the operating system does not encounter problems during and after the formatting process.

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Insert the medium (any kind of data storage) into another computer with Windows XP installed and see if the device can be read. Try to format the device by going to "My Computer" and then right-clicking the drive and selecting "Format."

2. Step 2

   If the format does not complete, go back to your current computer and try another removable device (preferably an empty one) just to see if the formatting succeeds. If so, you can conclude that the problem is not operating system related.

3. Step 3

   If formatting works with the second device, the problem lies on the original device itself. Try to clean the disk to make sure that there is no dust or residue that may prevent the format process. Try formatting it again using the procedures in Step 1, but this time on your computer. See if it finally works. If not, the device will need to be replaced

How to Change Your System Folder Name

If you have purchased a secondhand computer from a friend or family member, you may find that you see her name when you log on. Although Windows gives you the ability to change user names at will, folders storing your documents, images and other files will still bear the incorrect name. When you attempt to change the name of the folder, Windows tells you that you cannot change the name of a system folder. Create a new account and copy your files over to the new system folder to resolve this issue.

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Log in to Windows using an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Step 2

   Click the "Start" button; then click "Control Panel." Double-click "User Accounts." If you do not see this option, click "Classic View" in Windows XP and Vista, or "View by: Small Icons" in Windows 7.

3. Step 3

   Click "Create a New Account" in Windows XP. In Window Vista and 7, click "Manage Another Account;" then click "Create a New Account."

4. Step 4

   Enter a name and password for your new account, and click "Next" through the prompts to create it.

5. Step 5

   Log out of Windows; then log back in using an account other than your old account or the new one you created.

6. Step 6

   Click the "Start" button; then click "My Computer" in Windows XP, or click "Computer" in Windows Vista or Windows 7.

7. Step 7

   Click "Tools;" then click "Folder Options" in Windows XP. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, click "Organize;" then click "Folder" and "Search Options."

8. Step 8

   Click the "View" tab. Click the radio button labeled "Show Hidden Files and Folders," and remove the check from the box labeled "Hide Protected Operating System Files." Click "OK."

9. Step 9

   Double click "C:" or the hard drive where Windows is installed. Double-click "Documents and Settings" in Windows XP, or "Users" in Windows Vista and Windows 7. Double-click the folder with the user name that you would like to remove.

10. Step 10

    Hold down the "Ctrl" key on the keyboard. Click the files "NTUSER.DAT," "ntuser.dat.log" and "ntuser.ini." All of these files should now be highlighted. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, you may additionally see the files "ntuser.dat.log1" and "ntuser.dat.log2." Click these as well.

11. Step 11

    Hit "Alt," "E" and "I" on the keyboard simultaneously. This is the Invert Selection keyboard shortcut---all files and folders except the ones that you previously clicked should now be highlighted. Hit "Ctrl" and "C" simultaneously, and click the "Back" button to back out of the folder.

12. Step 12

    Double-click the folder with the new name that you created. Click anywhere inside the window, and hit the "Ctrl" and "V" keys. The contents of the old folder will be copied into the new one. You may need to click through messages to indicate that you wish to overwrite the contents of the new folder.

13. Step 13

    Log out of Windows, and log in using your new user name. Confirm that all of your files are where they should be; then return to the "User Accounts" screen using the instructions above.

14. Step 14

    Click "Change an Account" in Windows XP, or "Manage Another Account" in Windows Vista and Windows 7. Click the old account; then click "Delete the Account." Click "Delete Files;" then click "Delete Account."

How to Setup Remote Desktop for Windows XP

Remote Desktop provides users graphical interface to other Window computer. All newer versions of Windows, from XP onwards have the remote desktop connection installed. Users with access to Remote Desktop (RDP) have real time network output to copy and modify images or sounds from one computer to another.

Instructions

1. Step

   To Enable Remote Desktop on Windows XP
   
   This feature allows one stationary computer to receive digital input of stored files from a computer in the same network or miles away.
   
   1. The computer you want to access remotely should have Windows XP installed. Also, the computer you have want to establish connections with should be a part of the corporate network that contains network connections. This particular computer is called the host.
   
   2. The computer you are using to remotely receive graphical and audio interface should be running Windows 95 or later. Remote desktop should be installed on this computer, which is known as the client.
   
   3. A VPN connection for internet must be established on both computers. If the host computer does not have VPN connection, you will need to enter the computers IP address rather than the computer name.
   
   4. Start the Remote Desktop installation process from the host computer, and you will need to sign in as the administrator.
   
   5. Go to your Windows screen, click on Start, then Control Panel and finally Performance and Maintenance.
   
   6. Scroll over and click the System icon
   
   7. Clik on the Remote tab, and select the "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" check box, and click OK.
   
   8. To allow exceptions in Windows firewall, under control panel click Security Center.
   
   9. For the Manage security for option, click Windows Firewall.
   
   10. The Don't Allow Exceptions check box should be unchecked.
   
   11. Under the exceptions tab, verify that the Remote Desktop check box is selected.
   
   12. Click OK, which will close the Windows Security Center window. All these steps will allow the host computer Remote Desktop access.
   
   13. To find the name of the computer, click performance and maintenance, click Sytem and then the Computer Name tab.
   
   14. After recording the full computer name, click OK to close control panel.
   
   15. Keep the computer running on the corporate network with internet, but leave it locked.

2. Step
   

   Steps Needed to Connect Remote Computer to Host Computer
   
   1.In your Windows screen, click start, scroll over to All Programs and then point to Accessories.
   
   2. In Accessories, scroll over Communications and then choose the Remote Desktop Connection sign.
   
   3. You need to type in the name of the host computer you wrote down earlier.
   
   4. Click the Connect bar
   
   5. When the "Log On to Windows" dialog appears, type in the username password and domain in necessary, then click okay.
   
   6. Remote desktop will open on your desktop and you can see all the programs, files and settings associated with the host computer. Keep in mind, the host computer will remain locked and your activities are private to others.

3. Step
   

   To end your Remote Desktop session, click start and then prompt for Log Off option.

Improve your Internet speed

Though this wont improve give you a very big acceleration; you ll certainly notice the difference.

Let me first describe you how we interact with websites. Each website has its unique webaddress as well as an ip address. It is for our convenience that the system of webaddress has been given. Else remembering something like 102.23.23.21 will be a little too hard..

When we type an address in the address bar, what our computer does is actually contact a DNS server. DNS server is responsible for converting the webaddress like www.yourwebaddress.com to something like 192.144.121.12 and pass it back to our computer. Our computer then sends the webpage request directly to 192.144.121.12. (Imaginary web and ip address are used here).

So if we could map the ip address and web address of the webpages you visit frequently and tell it to the computer then the first step of communicating with the DNS server will not be required. So that means faster browsing...

Now how to do that...


First open the file called hosts in a notepad..
The location of the hosts file would be \\Windows\system32\drivers\etc
If you scroll down the file, you ll be able to see something like this
127.0.0.1 localhost
Do not (R) do not delete the line... or any thing in it.
Now you can start adding ... After entering the mappings as shown below(Sites required by you may be different from these), save the hosts file.

127.0.0.1 localhost
202.87.47.86 www.c2w.com
209.85.225.83 www.gmail.com
208.80.152.2 www.wikipedia.com
220.226.181.38 www.zapak.com

Now you have bypassed DNS server for transfer between these websites..

How to connect a PC, Modem and Router

My PC is connected to a router, and router is connected to my modem. In network
connections its showing that I am connected but when I go to access the internet,
the browser just loads but it does not connect to anything! I’ve tried to repair the connection, and it still will not let me on the internet. iTunes, aim..Nothing will connect. Could someone please help me with this problem.?

Don’t quote me on this, but I’d like to say that the problem you have is the most common computer networking issue on the net! There are a couple different hunches I have about your situation but we’ll try some troubleshooting steps to see if the router is not communicating with the modem or vice versa.

The fact that you are “connected” to the router is the first step in deducting that the computer is communicating with the router properly, but obviously there’s a break in the chain somewhere the router and modem are trying to connect.

Let’s try connecting your computer to the internet bypassing the router. Turn off your modem and hook up your modem to your computer via the Ethernet cable and turn the modem back on. Using the disk that came with the modem or the network wizard, connect to the modem. You may be prompted to include an email or password to connect to your service. If you do not have this information, I recommend you contact your ISP who should be able to help release this information to you with the correct verification information.

Try starting your internet and see if that works. If the internet does not work, you may have a problem with your line running into your house and need a service technician to come out and check out the problem. If it does connect, try hooking the setup again to include your router. You may have to configure your router in the administrative panel (instructions can be found by googling how to get into your main page to your router) and include the email and password or login information to your modem in the setup of your router.

By including the login information, this helps your router unlock your modem to connect to the internet.

Window Antivirus Pro

Windows Antivirus Pro is a fake one and can trick people into paying them a lot of hard-earned money. I thought of writing this blog because one of my friend's computer also have been infected by it.

The process of Windows Antivirus Pro is as follows :-

It displays a message that your system is infected with viruses and malwares and inorder to delete them you may download Windows Antivirus Pro. The moment you accept their invitation, you have invited trouble... It keeps on annoying you by slowing down your system and by flashing the message to pay them so that they can help you to clean your system.. All's fake that starts fake....

Though it may be possible to remove the Windows Antivirus Pro manually, you may not be able to fully remove the associated files; thereby resulting in its regeneration. The best method is to download a free version of Malwarebytes from http://malwarebytes.org/.

This program can remove the Windows Antivirus Pro from your computer and aaahh,,,, its free as well....

Ophcrack-Window Password Cracker

Ophcrack is a free Windows Password Cracker which can be termed as the best password recovery software for Windows. It is fast and easy to use for any user with minimum Windows skill.

Ophcrack is free
It can crack 99.9% of Windows Passwords
It just takes few minutes for the task
No need to install any software


How to do it?

1. Download live CD from Live CD.

2. Burn the iso file into a CD.
3. Change the BIOS setting to enable "Boot from CD" (This basically means changing the boot order)

4. Put the Live CD in to the CD drive and restart the PC.

5. When the message "Press any key to boot from CD" comes up, hit any one of the keys.

And here is it the program has started to crack the password.

Warning : Please use this piece of advice at your own risk. I do not recommend the use of this software to crack passwords of PCs on which you are not authorised to do so.

Recover bookmarks from crashed Firefox

Here are the steps to recover bookmarks from a crashed Mozilla Firefox.

For version 2

1. Navigate to the drive where you have installed Windows XP.
2. Let me presume it to be in C drive for all the following steps. Browse to the following folder
C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles (%username% is the name with which you login to the computer)
3. You will see a folder there with a .default in its name. Open it and you will find a folder named "bookmarkbackups".
4. When you open the folder, you can see one or more than one files in html format. Do notice that they have a date tag in their names. Copy the file and paste it inside the Main Profile Default directory "C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\*****.default"

For Firefox 3, the bookmarks can be restored by clicking on Bookmarks ->Organize Bookmarks -> Import & Backup->Restore and select the file as per the date you want.

Mozilla Firefox bookmark transfer?

I am to guess that you were using Windows XP and your new computer is also running the same OS.

You need to detach the old drive from your computer and attach it in your new one. You can use an external casing, if you do not want to open your computer's cabinet.

Now, browse to the following directory : C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles (Please note that the drive letter will be changed as soon as you attach the drive with your new computer. The C drive I mentioned is the one in your old hard disk. Username is the name of the user whose bookmarks you want to access)

Inside the Profile folder, you can see a folder with .default in its name. Open it up and you will see another folder named "bookmarkbackups". There may be multiple files in it. You can see dates on the file names. Choose the one with the latest date, copy it and go to the your new computer's hard disc and paste the file in to the same "bookmarkbackups" folder.

How to Create a C++ Program (Pt. 3 Writing Code)

Have you ever wanted to create a C/C++ program? Well here is your chance to learn how to. In these instructions you will learn how to download, install, and register Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 C++ Compiler for free, and learn how to write, debug, compile, and publish your very first program. The program you will write isn’t the basic “Hello World!” program every other guide will tell you how to create. This guide will show you the “Guess My Number” game that actually involves coding and not basic features of C++. Have fun creating your very first program and good luck with your programming career.

1. Step
   
   

   Go to your Start menu, and find Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition, and open it.

2. Step
   

   Once open, and go to File, go to New, the click on Project.

3. Step
   

   A window will then appear and ask you to name your project it is recommended that you use a meaningful name. This is helpful when finishing the project at a later time so that you know exactly which file is which.

4. Step
   

   Next a window will pop up. It is best to just click Finish because these are settings for more advanced users. At this time most of them will make little to no sense.

5. Step
   
   After deleting the code this should be what your window looks like.

   Finally, you have made it to actually coding a program. After clicking Finish in the previous step the window in front of you should now be your project. You will notice that there are three distinct areas in this window, the left window and bottom window you will ignore for now. In the upper right window is the area in which you will be typing in your code. This window should already have some code in it by default from opening the window. Highlight the code with your curser and delete it, it is useless code.

6. Step
   

   One of the first things to know about programming in any language is comments. Comments are words in your code that are skipped by the compiler when creating the code. Comments were implemented into the program to help the programmer remember what they were doing at a certain stage in the program. So when creating a program make sure to include lots of comments. This will help you later when debugging the program and errors occur, because you can jump to a certain section of code and see what you were trying to do and what went wrong. So in the upper right hand code box type in: // This is (Insert Name)'s first C++ Program.
   
   After the double forward slash you should notice that the next turns green. Green Text signifies that the line is a comment and not a snippet of code.

7. Step
   

   If your comment is going to last more than one line you can use another method of creating a comment at the begging of the extended line put /* and then continue to type your message. So following your first line of code put: /*
   Then Type: I am
   Hit Return: Ready
   Hit Return: To Start
   Hit Return: Programming!
   
   After the last word close off the comment by typing */
   Then hit return once more.

8. Step
   

   In the C++ language there are many includes that must be listed in order for the program to run. These includes call out to memory to load certain features built into the compiler. In the program that you will be creating you will be using four main includes, due to some limitations of eHow I am unable to type the includes but please see the image to the right in order to view the "includes" you must type in.
   
   
   Type these includes in under your comments you made in previous steps. The spacing between the words is not necessary but makes the code easier to read. Which will help you later if you have a spelling error.

9. Step
   

   The next line you will need to include in your code is:
   
   using namespace std;
   
   This line sets aside memory for your program. You will also notice that at the end of this line there is a semicolon the semi colon tells the compiler that this is the end of a statement.

10. Step
    

    Now for the main body of the program. The main program is what is considered the guts of the program this is where you tell the computer exactly what you want it to do. To start a main body of a program type:
    
    int main ()
    
    Following the completion of this line, hit return, then hold shift and create an open bracket:
    
    {
    
    
    How hit the return key twice, and type:
    
    return 0;
    
    return 0 tells the computer not to return anything signifying the completion of the program since there is only one main.
    
    Following this hit return twice, and close the brackets by holding shift and the close bracket key.
    
    }
    
    Congratulations, you have just created your first program, everything will compile alright but it won't do anything which isn't any fun.

11. Step
    

    The next step is to declare the variables in which we will use in our program. In C++ declaring variables acts as a spell check system telling the user when they debug the program if any variables weren't declared. If a variable isn't declared when it comes time to debug the program it is usually the result of a spelling error. This feature quickly allows the user to find their error and fix it quickly. So to declare the variables in our code that will hold integers you should type:
    
    int random,
    guess;
    
    The word "int" is what tells the computer that the words following it will be of type integer. So the two variables that we have that will be able to hold integers are guess and random.
    
    Notice that I used a comma between the two and finished it the statement off with a semicolon. In C++ this is allowed because the statement of declaring variables isn't over until the compiler receives a semicolon.

12. Step
    

    Next we will declare another variable that is capable of holding one character. To do this we type on the next line:
    
    char playAgain;
    
    Once again "char" is what defines the variable "playAgain." As previously stated "playAgain" is only capable of holding one character.

13. Step
    

    Now we will initialize the variable "playAgain." Since "playAgain" is a character we are only capable of giving it a value of a character. To do this start a new line and type:
    
    playAgain= 'Y';
    
    In C++ if you are assigning a value to a term use a single = sign. Also since we cannot directly say playAgain= Y; we must use single parenthesis around it. The reason we cannot just put playAgain=Y is because Y might be a variable and we would intern be setting two variables equal to each other which isn't what we wish to do here.

14. Step
    

    Next we will need to make a loop in the event that the user would like to play the game again having successfully completed one number. To do this we insert the following code: Sorry for the inconvience but the code to insert is found in the image, this is due to some technical problems with eHow.
    
    
    The loop is represented by the term while, which means while the argument is true it will continue. The argument is the code between the parenthesis, which tests whether or not playAgain is equal to either "Y" or "y."
    
    In the C++ language if you would like to test more than one statement for an "or" you inserts to straight brackets. This is achieved by holding the Shift Key and typing the back-slash key found above the Enter key.
    
    Following the code for the while loop, much like the main program we will need to set bounds for our loop with open and closed brackets.

15. Step
    

    We will now include code that sets an internal clock within the code to 0 to randomly generate a number.
    
    We do this by inserting the following code:
    
    srand(time(0));

16. Step
    

    Next we will store our randomly generated number. To do this we use the following code:
    
    random = rand() % 50 + 1;
    
    This line of code sets the value of "rand()" divided by modulus 50, plus 1 to the variable random. Modulus 50 implies whatever the remainder of "rand ()" divided by 50 is kept. We then add one to this number because if it is a perfect divide with no remainder the number is 0, and dividing by 50 implies the largest remainder achievable is 49. In our range of numbers it ranges from 1-50, so a zero remainder would defy our range.

17. Step
    

    Our next line of code tells the user the range of numbers that they should pick from.
    
    cout << "Guess my Number between 1-50"<< endl;
    
    In the C++ language the "cout<<" tells the computer that it needs to print a message to the screen.
    
    The "endl<<" bit of code tells the computer to start the next bit of code on the next line.
    
    Now we are ready to actually print the message to the display by typing "Guess my Number between 1-50."
    
    Now we want to start the next line of code on the next line so we place "<<>

18. Step
    

    Now that the user has been given the range they are now permitted to make guesses. So we must store the value that they enter.
    
    cin >> guess;
    
    In C++ "cin>>" tells the computer that whatever the next value entered will be stored in the "guess" variable.

19. Step

    Now our program must continue to execute as long as the user doesn't input a correct answer. To do this we must use another loop, I am once again sorry for the inconvience caused by technical issues with eHow, once again please look at the image to the right for the code.
    
    We will once again use a while loop which tests to see if the number the user entered matches the random number generated. It will continue until the guess matches the number generated.

20. Step
    

    Since there are two viable possibilities if guess does not equal the randomly generated we need to test whether the guess is to low or to high and tell the use accordingly. So now we must insert the following "if" statement within the new while loop:
    
    if (guess > random)
    {
    cout << "You were too high try again."<< endl;
    }
    
    This statement tests if guess is bigger than the randomly generated number. If the number is larger than the randomly generated number it prompts the use with a "cout" message that tells the user that their number was too large.
    
    Please note that we use an "endl;" at the end of this statement so that the next number the user enters is clearly separated from all other guesses previously entered.

21. Step
    

    Now we must test against the other possibility, if we guessed to low. Much like the previous step we insert another if statement.
    
    if (guess < random)
    {
    cout << endl << "You were too low try again."<< endl;
    }

22. Step
    

    Now still contained within the guess not equal to the randomly generated loop we must prompt the user to guess again. If they guess wrong the loop will continue until they get it right. If they do get it right they will be able to exit the loop.
    
    cin >> guess;
    
    This code awaits the use to input another guess, storing the new number entered in the variable guess.

23. Step
    

    We have now covered all options if the user is incorrect, so we can now assume that the user is correct. So we place the following code:
    
    cout << endl<< "You guessed right! Would you like to play again?";
    
    This code tells the computer to display this message to tell the user that they can stop guessing.

24. Step
    

    Since the user was prompted whether or not they would like to play again we will now inform them what they must do in order to play again. As you recall, our outermost loop playAgain will continue as long as playAgain is equal to either a "Y" or a "y" so we now tell the user to:
    
    cout<< endl << "Press 'Y' to play again, or any other character key to quit.";
    
    This code tells the user that if any other key other than "Y" is pressed the game will end.

25. Step
    

    Now we are awaiting a response from the user, so we must wait for their decision. So we wait for the variable playAgain to be reassigned a character.
    
    cin>> playAgain;
    
    If playAgain is either a "Y" or a "y" the game will continue if not the game ends.

26. Step
    

    The coding stage is now complete; your code should look like the code found in the image.

How to Transfer Programs to a New Computer

Transferring old programs to a new computer can be a chore. Fortunately, newer operating systems include features to transfer your programs, as well as your music, movies and other media. Depending on the operating system, there are tools included in the original installation. Should your operating system not have its own transfer options, there are third-party options available.

Microsoft Windows Transfer

1. Step

   Consult the "Help" file for the exact location of the Microsoft Windows Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. It may be in Programs/Accessories/System Tools, or depending on your version of Windows, the location of the wizard may be in a different place and may have a slightly different name.

2. Step

   Launch the transfer wizard and select the appropriate files and folders, as well as programs you'd like backed up. Make sure to select files and folders from other hard drives as well.

3. Step

   Choose your transfer medium. If you opt to use a transfer cable, plug both ends of the cable into the appropriate ethernet ports on each PC. If you are transferring over a network, make sure both computers' network settings are appropriately configured. If backing up to an external hard drive, connect the hard drive via USB, Firewire or eSATA.

4. Step

   Wait until Windows recognizes your backup device. Click the "Backup" or "Start" button and wait for the transfer to complete. Double-check your programs, files and settings to make sure that they transferred properly.

Third-Party Transfer

5. Step

   Connect the transfer cable to the appropriate ports on the computer. Depending on your cable, it may use USB, Firewire or an ethernet cable.

6. Step

   Insert the CD, DVD or flash drive that was packaged with your transfer software. Follow the on-screen prompts and select the appropriate folders, files and programs.

7. Step

   Click the "Start," "Backup" or "Begin" button. The name will vary from program to program.

8. Step

   After the transfer takes place, verify that your programs work and your media files are in the proper places.

How to Copy a CD to a Hard Drive

You can to copy a video CD with your favorite movie or save personal pictures to the hard drive by copying the files off a CD and pasting them back to your hard drive, like with an internal file transfer. However, you have to make sure that the CD is not copy protected and that you are allowed to transfer the contents to your computer.

1. Step
   

   Insert the CD in the CD or DVD drive on your computer and then double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.

2. Step

   Double-click the drive letter that represents the CD or DVD drive with the inserted CD (usually marked with letter "D:") to open it and then select all of the contents.

3. Step

   Right-click the selection and click on "Copy" in the drop-down menu.

4. Step

   Go back to the first "My Computer" screen, right-click the "C:" drive (or go to the location on your hard drive where you want to drop the copied content) and then select "Paste

How to Remove Windows XP Activation

When you install the Windows XP operating system on a PC for the first time, you will be given the option of entering your product key activating your copy of the software. If you choose not to activate the operating system during the initial installation, a reminder window will periodically appear while you are using your computer. In order to remove this activation window, you can edit the system's registry and disable the reminder.

1. Step
   

   Log on to your PC with an administrator account.

2. Step

   Open the Start menu and click the "Run" icon.

3. Step

   Type "regedit" into the text box and click on the "OK" button to launch the Registry Editor.

4. Step

   Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WPAEvents directory in the registry.

5. Step

   Double-click on the registry entry labeled "OOBETimer."

6. Step

   Change the current string of letters and numbers to "FF D5 71 D6 8B 6A 8D 6F D5 33 93 FD" and then hit "OK" to save the settings.

7. Step

   Right-click on the "WPAEvents" folder and select "Permissions."

8. Step

   Deny permission access for the "System" listing and click "OK" to save the configuration. The Windows XP activation reminder has now been disabled and removed.

NetGear WEP Problems

WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) is a popular method for securing a wireless computer network from outside connections and attack, but it can be daunting when a network problem occurs. Here are several common problems with WEP networking and how to resolve them.

Facts

1. WEP is an older form of network security, and it is not generally considered to be reliable; depending upon the length of the security keys used, a WEP network can sometimes be broken into in under 30 seconds. NetGear routers which support it can avoid these security issues by switching to the much stronger WPA protocol.

Wireless Connection Issues

2. Many wireless issues are misdiagnosed as a WEP problem when the issue is actually caused by the wireless signal. If the WEP network does not appear in the list of available networks, this is not a WEP problem; instead, your computer is not finding the wireless network. Try moving closer to the router to ensure a stronger signal; if there are walls between you and the router, changing your position can sometimes strengthen the signal if it is currently being blocked by water pipes or electrical wiring.

Router Troubleshooting

3. If you have access to a computer with a working connection to the router, and you have administrative access to the router, try logging into the administration interface to see if the settings are as you expect them. This is done by pointing your web browser to the IP address of the router; for example, http://192.168.0.1 is a common router address. You can find the IP address of your router by checking the Control Panels or System Preferences of a computer which is already connected to the network.

Try a Hex Password

4. WEP can be configured to use plain text passwords, such as a word or a random jumble of letters and numbers, or it can use a "hex password," which is a number expressed in hexadecimal notation. Hexadecimal (abbreviated "hex") numbers use the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F and have a set length depending upon the strength of the WEP encryption used. All plain text passwords are converted to hexadecimal behind the scenes, so sometimes the hex password will work when the plain text password is not being correctly converted.

Try an Ethernet Cable

5. If you have physical access to the router, you can bypass the wireless network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your computer directly to the router. This still requires you to use WEP authentication to connect to the network, but will allow you to diagnose if the problem you are having is related to WEP encryption or to an unrelated wireless issue.