Enable or disable Windows Task Manager

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Task manager is a powerful Windows tool for managing system services, processes, monitoring system activity and starting or closing applications. It is basically extended version of run box and it comes very handy to operate within Windows system. That’s way many system administrators prefer to disable task manager on public computers to restrict access to [...]

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Some quick windows tips and hacks

Allowing Network Access with Blank Passwords (XP and Vista) Although you can log in locally without a password, by default, WindowsXP Pro does not allow network users to access the computer without a password. Typically you will receive an Unknown error 31 if this is the case. To change this setting: Run gpedit.msc Go to [...]

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Windwos Vista registry hacks

Here are some useful hacks for Windows Vista. As usual, back up your registry before you try them. To change the name of the registered user or company,browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion and look for RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization. Double click on them and change the values. Slow down animations If you have a sufficiently powerful [...]

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Modifying the Internet and Media Player Key On a multimedia Keyboards

If you dont like the shortcuts on your multimedia keyboard jsut because they launch the default programs given by windows then here is a way to change them. Internet key Open the Registry Editor and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AppKey\7 Right-click in the right column and create a new String called ShellExecute Set the value as the [...]

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Few Hacks and tips for Windows XP

Creating a desktop shortcut for locking your comp! If you use your computer in an area where others may have access to it, and there are things on your system you would rather have kept confidential, locking your desktop when you leave the computer is an essential task. Here’s a recipe for a desktop shortcut [...]

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