Restarting Windows Without Restarting Your PC

A modern PC with Vista Home Edition takes about one and a half minutes to boot. An older machine with XP is about the same. That's 30 seconds for the PC itself (the BIOS) to boot up, plus a minute for the Windows operating system to boot.

Sometimes, you need to reboot Windows (e.g. When installing new software), but there is no need to restart BIOS, too. However, the default is to reboot both. (That's called doing a "cold boot," rather than a "warm boot.") There's a trick that works on both XP and Vista to get it to do a warm boot instead, thus saving you 30 seconds per cycle.

The trick is to hold down the SHIFT key when invoking the restart.

Windows Vista: Select Start, then hover over the right arrow that is to the right of the padlock icon until the pop-up menu appears that contains "restart" as one of it's choices. Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking on the "restart" choice.

Windows XP: Select Start. Select "Shut Down…". Change the drop-down combo box under "What do you want the computer to do?" to "Restart". Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking on the "OK" button.

How to break into audit mode during a manual install of Windows Vista.

Audit mode is a mode of Windows Setup that lets you bypass Windows Welcome so you can quickly access the desktop.

Audit mode is usually entered by running sysprep /audit command or using an answer file setting during unattended installation.

But if you install Windows Vista manually on a computer, you can also break into audit mode when the Windows Welcome screen appears by pressing CTRL+SHFT+F3.

This lets you get to the desktop quickly so you can add drivers, install applications, and do other stuff without having to go through all the steps of Windows Welcome.

HAPPINESS is the delicate

HAPPINESS is the delicate balance of what one is and what one has.

It is the inner joy that can be sought or caught, But never taught or bought.

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Life is only travelled once.Today"s moment becomes Tomorrow"s Memory.

Enjoy Every Moment Good or Bad Because the gift of Life is LIFE itself.

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WE NEVER GET WHAT WE WANT,
WE NEVER WANT WE GET,
WE NEVER HAVE WHAT WE LIKE,
WE NEVER LIKE WHAT WE HAVE,
STILL WE LIVE.....STILL WE HOPE.......THAT' S LIFE.

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The spaces between your fingers were created So that another person's fingers would fill them in.


Hope you have found the hand that you are meant to hold on forever.
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How Processor Speed Is Reported to a Computer

The System tool in Control Panel uses currentspeed to do its reporting rather than maxspeed, but the System tool may display the wrong clock speed for the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

As of January 2002, Windows XP uses the currentspeed value rather than the maxspeed value because the maxspeed value was reporting inconsistent values.

After startup, the processor may not correctly reflect its correct speed until a program utilizes processor cycles.

The computer basic input/output system (BIOS) in some laptop computers may throttle the processor because of heat, load, power AC/DC.

To check the currentspeed setting:

1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance.

2.Click See basic information about your computer. On the General tab, the processor speed (in MHz) appears under Computer.

To check the maxspeed setting:

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

2.The speed (Maxspeed) of the processor appears in MHz in the System Information window, in the right column of System Summary, under Processor.

.NOTE: System Information from Administrative Tools always reports Maxspeed.

If you click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information, the correct processor speed

(for example, 797 MHz = 800 MHz) is shown.

After you start the System Information tool, the System Properties tool in Control Panel displays the correct speed. However, when you first start your computer, the incorrect speed is shown in the System Properties tool in Control Panel.

13 Killer Excel 2007 Shortcuts

13 Killer Excel 2007 Shortcuts

13 Killer Excel 2007 Shortcuts

1. Apply the outline border to the selected cells. [ Ctrl-Shift-& ]

2. Apply the Date format with the day, month, and year.[ Ctrl-Shift-# ]

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4. Enter the current time. [ Ctrl-Shift-: ]

5. Enter the current date. [ Ctrl-; ]

6. Hide the selected rows. [ Ctrl-9 ]

7. Hide the selected columns. [ Ctrl-0 ]

8. Alternate between displaying cell values and displaying formulas in the worksheet. [ Ctrl-` ]

9. Display the Find and Replace dialog box, with the Replace tab selected. [ Ctrl-H ]

10. Display the Insert Hyperlink dialog box for new hyperlink. [ Ctrl-K ]

11. Display the Print Preview window. [ Ctrl-F2 ]

12. Switch to the next workbook window. [ Ctrl-F6 ]
13. Display the Macro dialog box to create, run, edit, or delete a macro. [ Alt-F8 ]

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Microsoft Excel Shortcut keys

Auto sum shortcut key : Quickly create a Microsoft Excel formula to get the sum of all cells by highlighting the cells you wish to know the value of and pressing ALT and = .

Create hyper links in Excel : Quickly create hyper links in your Microsoft Word, Excel, or Front Page document by highlighting text and pressing "CTRL + K".
Close all open files at once : Close all open Microsoft Word and/or Excel files by holding down the shift key and clicking "File" and then "Close All".

Quickly open recently opened files : Quickly open the recent files by first pressing "ALT + F" to open the file Menu and press 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Create underlines without any text : This tip works with the majority of Microsoft Office applications. Easily create an underlined space by pressing CTRL + U to start the underline, then press SHIFT + Space for each underlined space you wish to create. An example of how this could be used is for printable forms, for example: Name:  .

Print only sections of a document : Save on your printer ink by selectively printing in Windows programs such as Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, WordPad, Outlook, etc. To do this highlight portions of text you wish to print and click print. In the printer dialog window under Page Range choose the option Selection. It is important to realize that not all programs or printer drivers support this feature.

Repeat recent action : Using the F4 key in Microsoft Office 2000 and above allows the user to repeat the last used action. For example, if you have changed the font of a selected text and wish to change another portion of text to the same font, pressing F4 will do this for you automatically.

Quickly undo : Quickly undo mistakes in the majority of most PC Windows program by pressing CTRL + Z.

Quickly above cell contents : In Microsoft Excel press CTRL + SHIFT + " to copy the above cells contents.

Using the Microsoft Excel Auto filter : Organize cells quickly by using Microsoft Auto filter. Columns that contains long listing of data can be easily sorted by using the Auto filter option, to use this option select the top rows of the columns you want to be used and select Data / Filter and Auto Filter. Once successfully completed you can use drop down arrows to filter the data automatically.

Parrot for sale

Parrot for sale

A man went to an auction. He bid on a parrot.
He really wanted this bird, so he kept on bidding,

But kept getting outbid, so he bid higher and higher.

Finally, he won the bid. As he was paying, he said to the Auctioneer,
"I surely hope such a costly parrot can talk.

"Don't worry", said the Auctioneer,
"He can talk. Who do you think kept bidding against you?"

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Buyer to seller: Is your dog faithful?

Seller: Yes, I have sold him 3 times earlier also.

He is so faithful, everytime he returned back to me.

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Waiter: "Tea or coffee, gentlemen?"

1st customer: "I'll have tea."
2nd customer: "Me, too - and be sure the cup is clean!"

Waiter instructs the cook: "Two teas, with one asked for a clean cup."

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Parrot for sale

Parrot for sale

A man went to an auction. He bid on a parrot.
He really wanted this bird, so he kept on bidding,

But kept getting outbid, so he bid higher and higher.

Finally, he won the bid. As he was paying, he said to the Auctioneer,
"I surely hope such a costly parrot can talk.

"Don't worry", said the Auctioneer,
"He can talk. Who do you think kept bidding against you?"

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Buyer to seller: Is your dog faithful?

Seller: Yes, I have sold him 3 times earlier also.

He is so faithful, everytime he returned back to me.

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Waiter: "Tea or coffee, gentlemen?"

1st customer: "I'll have tea."
2nd customer: "Me, too - and be sure the cup is clean!"

Waiter instructs the cook: "Two teas, with one asked for a clean cup."

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Windows XP Interface Tips

The Windows XP user interface has some learning features, whereby it will customize itself to fit your computing style. One of the most obvious examples of this is the frequently used programs section on the bottom left side of the start menu, where shortcuts for the programs you have most recently used are displayed. Normally, this section only has room for about six program icons, but it's a fast and handy way to access your software, so why not add more?

To increase the amount of icons in the frequently used programs list right click on the start menu and choose 'properties. ' Select the 'customize' button to the right of the 'start menu' option.

Change the 'select an icon size for programs' option to 'small icons' and in the 'number of programs on start menu' counter below, enter a new value based on how many icons you would like to see. Realistically, depending on your desktop resolution you are not likely to be able to fit more than 15 or so icons here, but enter a higher number if you wish. The system will cut off what it can't display. Hit 'ok' and enjoy your newly useful start menu.

2. Remove the Frequently Used Programs List From the Start Menu

In complete contradiction to the previous tip, this will show you how to wipe out the frequently used programs section of the start menu altogether. The trouble with this feature is that it only shows the programs you have last used. You have no control over it other than to use your programs frequently. The 'pinned' programs section above the frequently used programs section of the start menu, on the other hand, displays whatever shortcuts you want it to.

To obtain more space for pinned programs, you can remove the frequently used programs completely.

To do this open Regedit:
Navigate to 'HKEY_CURRENT_ USER\Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentV ersion\Policies\ Explorer' .

Create a new DWORD value called 'NoStartMenuMFUprog ramsList' and give it the value '1'.

Reboot or restart the explorer process to enable this tip. Now you have much more start menu space to drag and drop your own shortcuts.

Meaning of ABCDEFG

Meaning of ABCDEFG : A Boy Can Do Everything For Girls.

Reverse the letters GFEDCBA Girls Forget Everything Done & Catch new Bakra Again

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Telling a lie is a fault for a little boy,
An art for a lover,
An accomplishment for a bachelor
And a Matter of Survival for a married man. Gud Luck!

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Do u remember the day we travelled in a car?
I put my dog out of the window,
U put ur face out,
Then people started shouting 'TWINS TWINS'

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Why do couples hold hands during their wedding day?.?.?.?.. ..

It is just a formality, like two boxers shaking hands b4 the fight begins !

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Laser Printer Cleaning Tips

Laser printer is the fastest, high quality and more expensive than inkjet printers and their printer quality is also higher.

The print quality and printing speed of laser printers make ideal for offices and business. The printer is the most commonly used output device in office environment. That is why printer required extra care as compare to the other parts of the computer. There is no any difficulty to clean a printer if you have proper cleaning tools and methods.

Never place your printer on the ground, always use table or shelf for this purpose.

If you have the printer manufacturer manual, first read about on how to safe and clean it.

Now disconnect your printer from the back side of the computer and unplug power from the electrical outlet.

First use the compressed air to clean dust, toner powder from the outside and inner side of the printer.

Use lightly dampened cloth or cleaning fluid to clean the body of the printer and avoid to spraying fluid near any holes on the printer.

Use paper towel to clean the toner and brush to clean the inside of the printer.

Always cover your printer with dust cover when you are not using it.

Why I am Glad to be a Women

* We got off the Titanic first.

* There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems.

* We have enough sense to realize that the easiest way to get out of being lost is to ask for directions.

* We don't have to fart to amuse ourselves.

* We get to flirt with systems support men who always return our calls, and are nice to us when we blow up our computers.

* Our boyfriend's clothes make us look elfin & gorgeous. Guys look like complete idiots in ours.

* Men die earlier, so we get to cash in on the life insurance.

* Free drinks, Free dinners, Free movies ... ( You got the point? ).

* We can hug our friends without wondering if she thinks we're gay.

* We can hug our friends without wondering if WE'RE gay!

* We can congratulate our team-mate without ever touching her butt.

* We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there.

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Stupid Question / Answers

1. At the movies: When you meet acquaintances/ friends.. .

Stupid Question:- Hey, what are you doing here?

Answer:-Don't u know, I sell tickets in black over here..

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2. In the bus: A heavy lady wearing pointed high-heeled shoes steps on your feet...

Stupid Question:-Sorry, did that hurt?

Answer:-No, not at all, I'm on local anesthesia.. ...why don't you try again.

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3. At a funeral: One of the teary-eyed people ask...

Stupid Question:-Why, why him, of all people.

Answer:-Why? Would it rather have been you?

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4. At a restaurant: When you ask the waiter

Stupid Question:-Is ! The "Paneer butter Masala" dish good??

Answer:-No, its terrible and made of adulterated cement. We occassionaly also spit in it.

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5. At a family get-together: When some distant aunt meets you after years...

Stupid Question:- Munna, Chickoo, you've become so big.

Answer:-Well you haven't particularly shrunk yourself

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6. When a friend announces her wedding, and you ask...

Stupid Question:- Is the guy you're marrying good?

Answer:- No,he's a miserable wife-beating , insensitive lout...it's just the money.

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7. When you get woken up at midnight by a phone call...

Stupid Question:- Sorry. Were you sleeping?

Answer:- No. I was doing research on whether the Zulu tribes in Africa marry or not.You thought I was sleeping.... You dumb witted moron.

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8. When you see a friend/colleague with evidently shorter hair...

Stupid Question:- Hey have you had a haircut?

Answer:- No, its autumn and I'm shedding.... ..

Changing Drive Letters in Windows 2000

If you find the need to change a drive letter, Windows 2000 makes this possible. Here's how:
In the Control Panel, select Administrative Tools. The Administrative Tools folder will pop up.

In that folder, select Computer Management.
Click on Disk Management and wait for the Logical Disk Manager Service to finish scanning your system's drives. You will then see a list of the drives available in your system. 1. Click on the drive with the drive letter you want to change.

2. Right click and select the Change Drive Letter and Path… option.

3. All drive letters linked to that drive will be listed on this popup screen.

4. Click on the drive letter you want to change and click on Edit.

5. Click on the drive letter and a whole list of available drive letter choices will now appear.

6. Select the drive letter you want for this drive.

7. Click OK and your drive will have a new drive letter.

Notes: You will not be able to change the drive letter of your system or boot volume. However, the drive letters of all other drives and drive volumes are changeable.

If you want to change the drive letter of a CD/DVD-ROM or ZIP drive, make sure you insert a disk first. The drive letter cannot be changed unless there's a disk in the drive.

Some software may not work properly if you change any drive letter. So, you may need to do some registry editing to get that software to work with the new drive letter. If that doesn't work, you will have to reinstall the software using the new drive letter or reset the drive letter back to its original drive letter.

Hardware Troubleshooting Tips

Hardware Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Tips for New Monitors

Here is some basic trouble shooting tips for new monitors:

1. The picture does not appear

* Check to make sure the signal cable is firmly connected in the socket.* Check to see if the computer system's power is ON.* Check that the Brightness Control is at the appropriate position, not at the minimum.

2. The Screen is not synchronized

* Check to make sure the signal cable is firmly connected in the socket.* Check that the output level matches the input level of your computer.* Make sure the signal timing of the computer system is within the specification of the monitor.

3. The position of the screen is not in the center

* Adjust the H-Size, H-Phase or V-Size, V-Center controls.* Check if the signal timing of the computer system is within the specification of the monitor.

4. The screen is too bright or too dark

* Check if the Brightness or contrast control is at the appropriate position, not at the maximum or minimum.* Check if the specified voltage is applied* Check if the signal timing of the computer system is within the specification of the monitor.* Especially, check the horizontal frequency.

5. The screen is shaking
* Move all objects that emit a magnetic field, such as a motor or transformer, away from the monitor.* Check if the specified voltage is applied.* Check if the signal timing of the computer system is within the specification of the monitor.


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