Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Add Control Panel to right click menu



This registry patch will allow you to add Control Panel to the right click menu in Vista ... enjoy ...

Have you ever needed to repeatedly access a folder that is nested deep inside a giant hierarchy of folders? Sure, you can always create a shortcut to that folder, but did you know you can actually assign a drive letter to a folder instead? Today we'll show you how to do this.

This ability has existed in Windows via the subst command for quite a while, so this will also work for you XP users as well.

Map a Drive Letter the Easy Way

The easiest way to assign a drive letter to a folder is to use a simple utility called Visual Subst, which gives you a nice graphical interface to assign drive letters, but also does something that the command line version can't… you can set your virtual drives to apply again at startup.

You can download and run the utility without needing to install it, and then simply use the Browse button to select your path, and click the green plus symbol after choosing the drive letter.

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At this point you should see the drive letter show up in the list. (Note that you can delete it by highlighting and choosing the red X icon, or change the path / letter by using the Save button.

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If you want to save the drives, you'll want to select the "Apply virtual drives on Windows startup" option.

Now when you open up your Computer window, you should see the new drive show up in the list.

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The contents of the new M: drive will actually be the contents of my desktop folder.

Download Visual Subst from ntwind.com


Courtesy : www.howtogeek.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Google talk freezes when "show current music track"

At times when you use Gtalk with Winamp 5.5 version and set the current status in GTak to show current music track gtalk freezes. here is a solution to this problem.

Whenever you select the Show my current music track, Google talk either freezes or stops responding. This is actually a technical issue with Google talk or Winamp which is yet to be discovered but many users who have upgraded to Winamp 5.5 are facing this problem, so one of simple resolution for fixing this bug :

The solution is:

Step 1: Go to the root directory of Winamp where it is installed which is usually in C:\Program Files\Winamp\

Step 2: Select Tools->Folder Options->View (Tab) and uncheck the hide extensions for known file types and click Ok.

Step 3: Now create an empty file (Right click the mouse -> New -> Text document), so the default file would be like “New Text Document.txt”.

Step4: Rename the above file to “winamp.m3u” and save.

Step5: Close Winamp and Google Talk. Now open again and Your Show Current music track status should work

Monday, November 24, 2008

Desktop notepad appears at startup


Just recently, a notepad(Configuration settings) with file name Desktop and content [.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787
appears during start-up.

Since the last few times , my lappy was automatically opening this desktop.ini file at startup ..... I searched for a method to fix this problem.......

Method 1: Delete the Desktop.ini File

  1. Start Windows Explorer.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab.
  3. In the Advanced settings box, click to clear the Hide extensions for known file types check box and the Hide protected operating system files check box (if they are not already cleared), and then click OK.
  4. Delete any occurrences of the Desktop.ini file that contains the lines described earlier in the "Symptoms" section of this article. To do so:
    1. Locate each of the following folders, right-click the Desktop.ini file (if the file exists in that folder), and then click Open:
      • drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
      • drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs
      • drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
      where drive is the drive on which Windows is installed.
    2. Verify that the file contains the following lines:
      [.ShellClassInfo] LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787
      If the file contains these lines, right-click the file, click Delete, and then click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.
  5. Restart your computer and verify that the issue is resolved.

Method 2: Use the System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe) to Disable the Startup Item

  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK.
  3. Click the Startup tab.
  4. Click to clear the check box beside any desktop entries in the Startup Item column that are listed as Common Startup in the Location column, and are also located in any of the following locations (as indicated in the Command column):
    • drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    • drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs
    • drive:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
  5. Click OK to quit the System Configuration Utility.
  6. Restart your computer and verify that the issue is resolved.

Courtesy : microsoft

Friday, November 21, 2008

Q-Dir 3.33


Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage.
Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View technique.
You don't have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system.
No! Q-Dir gives you other nice functions, that make you happy.
One can save many hand moves and also time!

Q-Dir does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from the desktop.
Rename Q-Dir_Installer.exe to Q-Dir.exe and GO.

It's a small famous utility for Windows PC-s and also an USB-stick friend :).

WARNING :Once Q-Dir, always Q-Dir ;)!




Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage.Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View technique.  One can save many hand moves and also time! It's a small famous utility for Windows PC-s and also an USB-stick friend :).












:Some Features::

Favorites:
Quick access to most often used folders.
Drag&Drop:
Move files by dragging in Q-views, and other programs such as MS Explorer.
Clipboard:
Copy/ Paste between the Q-Dir directory views, and other programs such as MS Explorer.
Folder-Type:
ZIP-, FTP-,cabinet-,network-, system - folders, shortcuts ...
Views:
Large icons, tiles, list, detail, thumbnail (Vista: extra large symbols) .
Export:
to XLS, CSV, TXT, HTML.
Popup Menus:
Desktop, My Computer.
Screen magnifier:
anything on the screen can be enlarged.
Color Filter:
Different colors for different item types (e.g. *.log;*.txt).
Highlight-Filter:
Effective way for fast items highlighting.
File-Filter:
Allows for quick and easy filtering of the items.
Columns:
All columns support, and save function .
Quick-Link's:
For fast folder access.
Folder-Select:
Fast & flexible folder selection address-bar/ desktop menu/ my-computer menu/...
Multi-INI:
Several INI files for Q-Dir.
Tree-View:
Simple and quadruple.
Preview:
Allows a quick preview.
Portable:
from 2.77 is Q-Dir portable.


New in 3.27 / 08/11/2008
Improvements and corrections: Address bar, Tree-view, menu bar, L-mouse double-click ... .


New in 3.25 / 08/06/2008
1. Vista SP1 Search Fix [F3] and new [Alt + F3] selected item.
2. Tree-view switch problem fixed.
3. Tree-view in Vista in Vista look.
4. Correct updated when you connect and disconnect network drives.
5. The folder deletion is possible even if this is open.
6. With second click on [F2] will select only the name.
7. Couple corrections.


New in 3.23 / 07/31/2008
Small improvements, optimization and beauty fixes.



New in 3.22 / 07/24/2008
1. Win98: corrections in color filter and directory structure.
2. Vista: graphics bug terminated in the address bar.
3. New optional treeview-popup with drive bar: above the button Desk. .



New in 3.20 / 07/19/2008
1. Mini bugs kick: vista, statusbar, address bar!


New in 3.19 / 07/18/2008
1. Delete the Start.qdr at Q-Dir crash.
2. More space for data, address bar either 1x or 4x or no
3. No crash at various removable storage media!
4. Small optimization and bugs


New in 3.17 / 07/04/2008
1. Optimization especially in the memory usage in prolonged use.
2. Treeview: adjustable auto expand drag over time.
3. Singel panel mode for small screens.


New in 3.16 / 06/15/2008
1. Corrections in the launch window positioning of Q-Dir.
2. Some of Vista bugs trod.
3. Better Path interpretation in the address bar, and support the environment variables "%temp%", "%appdate%", "%AppData%", "%UserProfile%", "%AllUsersProfile%", "%ProgramFiles%", "%SystemRoot%", "%SystemDrive%", "%Temp%", "%Tmp%" ....


New in 3.15 / 06/07/2008
1. Corrections and improvements in the microscope.
2. Optional display of directory or name in the title bar.
3. View updated when enable/disable the file filter.
4. Better optics under flat-Design.
5. Renaming on Shell Context-Menu in the Tree-View.
6. Preview and general optimization.


New in 3.13 / 05/29/2008
1. Support for the mouse XButtons Previous and Next navigation.
2. Network access in the tree-view improved and accelerated.
3. Auto update problem in the tree-view for zip folders and network is fixed.
4 PDF preview is possible when Adobe Acrobat Reader >7.0 is installed.
5. Optimization stories.


New in 3.11 / 05/24/2008
1. Driver name change in the tree view is possible, also 'UNDO' last rename command.
2. Auto update correction in the tree-view, improvement for List-View.
3. Start error message suppression: removable media or unreachable/deleted folders!
4. Shell menu display the full folder path in the status bar.


New in 3.09 / 05/19/2008
1. Direct rename in the Tree-View is possible, also copy/paste/cut [Ctrl] + C V X.
2. Two views more 2 & 3 rotated.
3. Small size optimization!


New in 3.07 / 04/27/2008
1. Speed-Optimizing in color filters for larger directories.
2. Optional activation of colors or bold font for the tree view's.
3. Font size corrections in the display (accwiz.exe).


New in 3.05 / 04/20/2008
1. Corrections:Tree-View,Color-Filter,Popup-Menue.


New in 3.03 / 04/13/2008
1. File filters corrections.
2. Color filter correction .
3. Marking filter corrections.
4. Tree-view corrections.
5. The view-settings will be saved in the INI. For portable also everything else.
6. Q-Dir is 100% portable.
7. Optimization and fine-tuning;).


New in 2.99 / 04/07/2008
1. English translation.
2. View transferor right mouse button on the Q-Icon.
3. Quick Links folder problem resolved
4. Portable Install corrections.
5. ALT + LEFT / RIGHT = Back / Forward navigation.
6. The marker filter can be used as file filter
7. Unicode version: support of Asian, Arabic, Hebrew, ... Writings.
8. Speed and other optimization;).

....

Courtesy : http://www.softwareok.com/

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Access orkut through a proxy

is orkut blocked at your workplace / college ????

Download Ultrasurf

Directly run it.....no need to install.......

Configure the Manual proxy setting ... eg HTTP proxy: 192.168.0.254 PORT:3128

INTERNET EXPLORER and GOOGLE CHROME : Directly browse orkut......

FIREFOX : goto Tools >> Options >> Advanced >> Network >> Connection >> settings

Configure HTTP proxy : 127.0.0.1 PORT: 9666

check use this proxy for all protocols......

HAPPY ORKUTTING... :D

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Save images from orkut album

A few days back , while I was accessing orkut through a proxy (since Orkut was banned in my college) ..... I realized that you could actually copy images from other's orkut album through this proxy application Ultrasurf ...... just give it a try ....

Another useful method to copy the protected stuff (like disabling right click) from random sites is as given below :

open Tools option in firefox ...... goto Options......Content.....Unmark Enable javascript......and you are done....




Autofill Forms 0.9.5.2

Autofill Forms enables you to fill out web forms with one click or a keyboard shortcut.

Firefox Showcase 0.9.4.9

Easily find and manage your browser tabs.

Greasemonkey

Allows you to customize the way a webpage displays using small bits of JavaScript. ...

Interclue

Ever wanted to know what was behind the link before you clicked? Interclue tells you everything you need to know before you open yet another tab.

PDF Download

Use PDF Download to do whatever you like with PDF files on the Web. Regain control of them and eliminate browser problems, view PDFs directly in Firefox as HTML, and use the all-new Web-to-PDF toolbar to save and share Web pages as high-quality PDF files.

Session Manager

Session Manager saves and restores the state of all windows - either when you want it or automatically at startup and after crashes. Additionally it offers you to reopen (accidentally) closed windows and tabs. If you're afraid of losing data while...

Tab Scope

Preview and navigate tab contents through popup.

WOT

WOT, Web of Trust, warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 20 million websites - green to go, yellow for caution and red to stop – helping you avoid the dangerous sites. Surf safer and add WOT to your Firefox now.

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Must have Firefox Add ons



Autofill Forms 0.9.5.2
Autofill Forms enables you to fill out web forms with one click or a keyboard shortcut.

Firefox Showcase 0.9.4.9
Easily find and manage your browser tabs.

Greasemonkey
Allows you to customize the way a webpage displays using small bits of JavaScript. ...

Interclue

Ever wanted to know what was behind the link before you clicked? Interclue tells you everything you need to know before you open yet another tab.

PDF Download
Use PDF Download to do whatever you like with PDF files on the Web. Regain control of them and eliminate browser problems, view PDFs directly in Firefox as HTML, and use the all-new Web-to-PDF toolbar to save and share Web pages as high-quality PDF files.

Session Manager
Session Manager saves and restores the state of all windows - either when you want it or automatically at startup and after crashes. Additionally it offers you to reopen (accidentally) closed windows and tabs. If you're afraid of losing data while...

Tab Scope
Preview and navigate tab contents through popup.

WOT
WOT, Web of Trust, warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 20 million websites - green to go, yellow for caution and red to stop – helping you avoid the dangerous sites. Surf safer and add WOT to your Firefox now.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Sysinternals Desktops v1.0 allows you to create up to four virtual desktops and to organize your applications on the different desktops. Browse the web on one desktop, read your e-mail on a second desktop and organize your work applications (Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc.) on another desktop.
You can easily switch between the different desktops using the tray icon with preview or using configurable hotkeys.

What makes Desktops different from other virtual desktop applications is the way it has been implemented. Desktops uses a separate Windows desktop object, running its own explorer.exe instance, for each desktop, rather than faking virtual desktops by hiding applications.
Application windows are bound to one desktop object when they are created. This approach has some advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:
- Desktops is lightweight and very fast
- Desktops actually works and seems bugfree. All other tools I've tried had issues with inconsistencies between desktops (application windows showing up on the wrong desktop, etc.)
- No installation required. Desktops can be run from a USB key.

Disadvantages:
- Applications cannot be moved from one desktop to another
- Most tray icons are only visible on the first desktop
- Switching between applications using Alt+Tab only works on the first desktop
- The same desktop background for all desktops
- Vista Aero is only available on the first desktop


Although the list of disadvantages is longer than the list of advantages, Sysinternals Desktops v1.0 is one impressive tool. But I didn't expect anything else from Sysinternals.
It is lightweight, fast, reliable and easy to use. Make sure to give it a try. You'll be impressed!


Desktops tray icon with desktop preview

One remark:
If you use Comodo Firewall Pro with Defense+, make sure to add Desktops as a trusted application BEFORE creating a second desktop or you will end up with a deadlock situation: Desktops will try to create a new desktop, but Comodo blocks this attempt on the first desktop.

Sysinternals Desktops runs on Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3.
You can download Sysinternals Desktops here.

Courtesy : http://technet.microsoft.com/

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Your Download Market

Want to download applications , movies , wallpapers , scripts , templates or e-books ?

Now you can find all of them at one place .

Just have a look at following site :

http://www.phazeddl.com/

http://www.enfull.com/