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Toolbox Time

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:49:37 +0000

For some reason, whenever I am doing work on spyware and adware removal, or cleaning up windows, I can never think of all of the programs I use and recommend. So, I am going to add them here and a link to them. (eventually)

Must have’s for spyware/aware removal and Windows cleaning.

1. Malware Bytes
2. Combo Fix
3. CCleaner
4. * Hi-Jack this (be careful! can do damage if used wrong)

Combo fix Will look like it is not doing anything for a while, but at the end it will show a report. Then it is done.

*hi-Jack this – not for all users, only advanced ones. It can do damage if used incorrectly.

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Windows Vista Cannot Obtain IP Address

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:05:43 +0000

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233/en-us

Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP Address from certain routers or from certain non-Microsoft DHCP servers

Consider the following scenario:

You connect a Windows Vista-based computer to a network.
A router or other device that is configured as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is configured on the network.
The router or the other device does not support the DHCP BROADCAST flag.

In this scenario, Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address.

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Remote in a Remote in a Remote

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:43:36 +0000

So, I remoted from my work computer to my home computer using a LogMeIn. Then , using TeamViewer, I remoted from home back to work. This is what it looked like:

Screenshot

Pretty Cool Huh? Reminds me of a mirror in a mirror

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Windows GETMAC

admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:19:09 +0000

Windows Key & R
Type: cmd
Press ENTER

You will get a command window. In that window
Type: getmac
You will get a screen similar to:

getmac

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Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 02:59:00 +0000

Starting with Vista there is a tool for memory (works on 7 too).

Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool (PC)

Windows Vista and Windows 7 include a Memory (RAM) Diagnostic Tool that performs a scan of your computer’s physical memory and may help identify any possible errors.

Using this tool will require a reboot so please save any documents you have open.

- Click Start.
- In the Start Search field type in Memory and hit Enter.
- The first option you see should say Memory Diagnostic Tool.
- Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool – A window will pop up asking you if you want to reboot and check for problems now or check for problems the next time you restart.
- If you choose to restart now, your OS will reboot into the memory diagnostic utility.

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Win95 – Restore Registry

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:43:12 +0000

To restore your registry files, follow these steps:

Restart your computer.
Press the F8 key when you see the “Starting Windows 95″ message, and then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only from the Startup menu.

Type the following lines at the command prompt, pressing ENTER after each line:
cd windows attrib -r -h -s system.dat attrib -r -h -s system.da0 attrib -r -h -s user.dat attrib -r -h -s user.da0 ren system.dat system.daa ren system.da0 system.da1 ren user.dat user.daa ren user.da0 user.da1 copy system.bu system.dat copy user.bu user.dat

NOTE: This procedure assumes you do not have any files named System.daa, System.da1, User.daa, or User.da1. If you do have files by this name, select a file name extension that is not currently in use.

Restart your computer.

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Win 95 – Back Up Registry

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:39:47 +0000

To back up your registry files, follow these steps:

Restart your computer.
Press the F8 key when you see the “Starting Windows 95″ message, and then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only from the Startup menu.

At the command prompt type the following lines, pressing ENTER after each line:

cd windows attrib -r -h -s system.dat attrib -r -h -s user.dat copy system.dat *.bu copy user.dat *.bu

NOTE: This procedure assumes you do not have any files named System.bu or User.bu. If you do have files by this name, such as a backup of the System.ini file, select a file name extension that is not currently in use.

Restart your computer.

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Vista – Back Up Registry

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:34:12 +0000

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps. If you are not logged in as an administrator, you can only change settings that apply to your user account.

Make a backup copy of the registry for Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition using the following steps:

Use Windows Key +R to get a Run box or Click Start, click Run, or type in the search box. Type

regedit

and then press ENTER.‌

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Locate and click the key or subkey that you want to back up.

Click the File menu, and then click Export.

In the Save in box, select the location where you want to save the backup copy, and then type a name for the backup file in the File name box.

Click Save.

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Win98 and WinME – Back Up the Registry

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:11:29 +0000

Make a backup copy of the registry for Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition using the following steps:

Use Windows Key +R to get a Run box or Click Start, click Run
In the Run Box, type

scanregw

and then click OK.

When you receive a prompt to back up the registry, click Yes.

When you receive the “Backup complete” message, click OK.

NOTE: When you back up the registry, the Rb0x.cab file is created in the Windows\Sysbckup folder (where x is a number from 0 to 5). Each time you back up the registry, the oldest Rb0x.cab file is overwritten. Windows Registry Checker backs up the System.dat, User.dat, System.ini, and Win.ini files, as well as registry configuration information (including user account information, protocol bindings, software program settings, and user preferences).

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WinXP – Back Up To A Previous Restore Point

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:41:38 +0000

If you have A previously created restore point in your system, you can use System Restore to undo registry changes in in Windows XP

Use Windows Key+R to get a Run box

In the Run box, type

%SystemRoot%\System32\Restore\Rstrui.exe

and then click OK.

On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next .

On the Select a Restore Point page, click the system checkpoint.

In the On this list select the restore point area, click an entry that is named “Guided Help (Registry Backup),” and then click Next.

If a System Restore message appears that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make, click OK.

On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next.

System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration and then restarts the computer.

Log on to the computer. When the System Restore confirmation page appears, click OK.