April 27th, 2011
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Windows XP includes a feature called anti-piracy Windows Product Activation or more commonly the activation process. This is to prevent you from installing a copy of Windows XP already activated on another PC. This procedure provides that, after installing the operating system to run an online activation within 30 days.
Through this activation, Windows XP sends an encrypted file that is used to identify the key components in the system. These data are stored in Wpa.dnl, a file in the folder% System-Root% System32. In short, this file determines whether, in case of hardware changes, we need a new activation. If you need to reinstall Windows XP after you have already activated, you should create a copy of Wpa.dnl.
If the hardware has not changed appreciably over the initial activation can be restored Wpa.dnl and skip the activation process. The same boot Windows makes a backup of the file, called Wpa.bak very useful in case of problems due to hardware changes. In case Windows will not boot because the new hardware has triggered the activation code, you can use a remedy to restore the old hardware, start the computer in safe mode with networking and rename Wpa.bak as the Wpa.dbl . In this way the system is reactivated.
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April 25th, 2011
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Do not think I’m the only one who noticed a slight decline in performance in the new Eee PC from Microsoft when the system has become the standard. I refer especially to the default configurations, the ones that are just turned on the product, weighed between evaluation software, bloated security suites and Windows services in excess.
You can act the graphical interface (disabling the graphical effects), the type of installed programs (antivirus light makes a difference – have you ever tried one type of cloud?), hardware (bring the RAM to 2Gb), and, as already said on services enabled (see list below).
On these, I make a quick copy / paste than that, unless special needs, you can disable (Start> run> services.msc). The article does not reveal anything surprising for an expert, but could learn anything new who does not live on one computer, maybe that has just bought a netbook with Windows 7, and misses the reactivity of XP.
For example: you’ll God Mode? Here’s how to activate it.
To enter “GodMode” on Windows 7 is very easy and one of the biggest tweaks you can make to your netbook. It’s just a matter of creating a new folder to folder and then renaming That the Following: GodMode. ED7BA470 {-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Once That is done, the folder’s icon will change to resemble a control panel and will Contain dozens of control options. (It is Advised That Should one do this with only a 32-bit version of Windows 7, As It Has Been Known to cause problems on the 64-bit version of this operating system.)
In fact, you must create a new folder, rename it like this: GodMode. ED7BA470 {-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} and double-click to us to reach some sort of hidden control panel, Where you can act on some aspects of non-standard (only works for 32-bit versions – and Vista).
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January 18th, 2010
by Edy
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Since computers have been used for a lot of purposes, no doubt that they are most of the time the targets of threats and danger. Access to information is being sought. Likewise, the existence of hackers for years gives more reason to owners to be very concerned about PC security.
Achieving ultimate PC security normally come with considerable costs to the owner. However, there are some free PC security softwares available in the market which prove to be equally helpful and useful. These are commonly firewalls and internet security products that are free if they going to be for personal use.
Some of the free personal firewalls available are ZoneAlarm, Comodo Personal Firewall, and Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall. ZoneAlarm is a product of Zone Labs which has been popularly known as the producer of reliable products which are widely used. Read the rest of this entry →
September 4th, 2008
by Edy
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These days, a new laptop is born everyday and there’s battle amongst the top brands to come out with a killer machine and outsmart the others in the segment…
We, at Computer Spot, would recommend three laptops which we feel are leaders in its segment.
For business users: NEC Versa E6500
This stylish laptop is sure to turn heads. The NEC Versa E6500 series is a 14.1-inch notebook featuring new generation design and new Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
The E6500 is a stylish slim dimension mobile notebook with a unique NEC mirror logo engraved on its black lavishness leather texture cover, bringing out the essence of an executive style and embedded with revolutionary user experience technology. Read the rest of this entry →
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February 12th, 2008
by Edy
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Trojan horse, hmm. Is it a greek myth? No. It worse than that. A Trojan Horse is a destructive program that masquerades as a harmless application.
Unlike viruses, Trojan Horses do not replicate themselves, but they can be just as destructive. One of the most dangerous examples of a Trojan is a program that promises to rid your computer of viruses but instead introduces viruses into your computer.
The Trojan can be tricky. Who hasn’t been online and had an advertisement pop up claiming to be able to rid your computer of some nasty virus? Or, even more frightening, you receive an email that claims to be alerting you to a new virus that can threaten your computer.
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