Speed up Boot by Disabling Unused Ports
I have just accidentally found out another way to give you an extra boost in Windows XP's boot performance. This is done by disabling your unused devices in Device Manager.
for example, if you don't have input devices that are connected to one of your USBs or COM ports, disabling them will give you an extra perfromance boost in booting.
Yes i've tried this. I've disabled every devices that currently has no use for my pc and it worked great. My booting time is much faster than before.
Go to Control Panel -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager
or alternate : Start -> Run -> devmgmt.msc Press Enter.
Disable devices that you don't use for your PC and then restart.
Vundo Trojan Removal with Symantec
If you are on a network or have a full-time connection to the Internet, such as a DSL or cable modem, disconnect the computer from the network and Internet. Disable or password-protect file sharing, or set the shared files to Read Only, before reconnecting the computers to the network or to the Internet. Because this worm spreads by using shared folders on networked computers, to ensure that the worm does not re-infect the computer after it has been removed, Symantec suggests sharing with Read Only access or by using password protection.
If you are removing an infection from a network, first make sure that all the shares are disabled or set to Read Only.
This tool is not designed to run on Novell NetWare servers. To remove this threat from a NetWare server, first make sure that you have the current virus definitions, and then run a full system scan with the Symantec antivirus product.
How to download and Run Removal Tool
Important: You must have administrative rights to run this tool on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
Note for network Administrators:
If you are running MS Exchange 2000 Server, we recommend that you exclude the M drive from the scan by running the tool from a command line, with the Exclude switch.
Follow these steps to download and run the tool:
Download the FixVundo.exe
Save the file to your Windows desktop.
Optional: To check the authenticity of the digital signature, refer to the "Digital signature" section later in this writeup.
Note: If you are sure that you are downloading this tool from the Security Response Web site, you can skip this step. If you are not sure, or are a network administrator and need to authenticate the files before deployment, follow the steps in the "Digital signature" section before proceeding with step 4.
Double-click the FixVundo.exe file to start the Removal Tool.
Click Start to begin the process, and then allow the tool to run.
Important: Do not launch any new applications while the tool is running.
What the tool does
The Trojan.Vundo Removal Tool does the following:
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If you are removing an infection from a network, first make sure that all the shares are disabled or set to Read Only.
This tool is not designed to run on Novell NetWare servers. To remove this threat from a NetWare server, first make sure that you have the current virus definitions, and then run a full system scan with the Symantec antivirus product.
How to download and Run Removal Tool
Important: You must have administrative rights to run this tool on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
Note for network Administrators:
If you are running MS Exchange 2000 Server, we recommend that you exclude the M drive from the scan by running the tool from a command line, with the Exclude switch.
Follow these steps to download and run the tool:
Download the FixVundo.exe
Save the file to your Windows desktop.
Optional: To check the authenticity of the digital signature, refer to the "Digital signature" section later in this writeup.
Note: If you are sure that you are downloading this tool from the Security Response Web site, you can skip this step. If you are not sure, or are a network administrator and need to authenticate the files before deployment, follow the steps in the "Digital signature" section before proceeding with step 4.
Close all the running programs.
Locate the file that you just downloaded.Double-click the FixVundo.exe file to start the Removal Tool.
Click Start to begin the process, and then allow the tool to run.
Important: Do not launch any new applications while the tool is running.
- Restart the computer.
- Run the removal tool again to ensure that the system is clean.
- If you are running Windows Me/XP, then re-enable System Restore.
- If you are on a network or if you have a full-time connection to the Internet, reconnect the computer to the network or to the Internet connection.
- Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you are using the most current virus definitions.
- Total number of the scanned files
- Number of deleted files
- Number of terminated viral processes
- Number of terminated viral threads
- Number of fixed registry entries
What the tool does
The Trojan.Vundo Removal Tool does the following:
- Terminates the Trojan.Vundo processes
- Deletes the Trojan.Vundo files
- Deletes the registry values that the Trojan added
Computer Keyboard Problems
Keyboard problems are usually easy to pinpoint, there are 2 types of interface that are used today, the newer type USB and the older type PS2 or Mini Din.
Make sure to checkout more Common Hardware Problems Below
Keyboard is Mal Functioning ?
Firstly check all connections from the keyboard to the computer making sure they are fitted well.
Try the keyboard in another computer, this will show if its the computer or the keyboard.
Keyboard Errors
PS2 keyboards have very small pins in the keyboard cable connecter and these can be squashed or bent out of shape very easily causing keyboard problems care needs to be taken when plugging them in.
Check on the keyboard for signs of fluid spillages or anything stuck under the keys.
Software
Many keyboard problems can be software related. Remove and allow Windows to reinstall the keyboard, from control panels - system - hardware - device manager Right click uninstall and Windows will re-install it.
Wireless Keyboards
Check the batteries
Try re-connecting by using the little button, usually situated on the bottom.
Make sure the keyboards receiver is plugged in
If you have a Bluetooth keyboard remove any security codes and try connecting this way.
If you are using a USB keyboard and it has extra USB ports try with nothing plugged into them.
Many keyboards come with extra software for extra keys and buttons on the keyboard.
If all has failed so far the final fix is the system restore which is part of Windows XP and Vista, checkout our article on this for more.
Make sure to checkout more Common Hardware Problems Below
Keyboard is Mal Functioning ?
Firstly check all connections from the keyboard to the computer making sure they are fitted well.
Try the keyboard in another computer, this will show if its the computer or the keyboard.
Keyboard Errors
PS2 keyboards have very small pins in the keyboard cable connecter and these can be squashed or bent out of shape very easily causing keyboard problems care needs to be taken when plugging them in.
Check on the keyboard for signs of fluid spillages or anything stuck under the keys.
Software
Many keyboard problems can be software related. Remove and allow Windows to reinstall the keyboard, from control panels - system - hardware - device manager Right click uninstall and Windows will re-install it.
Wireless Keyboards
Check the batteries
Try re-connecting by using the little button, usually situated on the bottom.
Make sure the keyboards receiver is plugged in
If you have a Bluetooth keyboard remove any security codes and try connecting this way.
If you are using a USB keyboard and it has extra USB ports try with nothing plugged into them.
Many keyboards come with extra software for extra keys and buttons on the keyboard.
If all has failed so far the final fix is the system restore which is part of Windows XP and Vista, checkout our article on this for more.
Computer Keyboard Drivers and Layouts
Keyboard drivers
Today, the majority of standard computer keyboards will be automatically detected and installed by the computer operating systems.
Computer keyboards using USB, Firewire, or other distinctive interfaces or keyboards that have special function keys may require additional software and/or drivers to work or to have the ability to utilize the special function keys. It is recommended you visit the keyboard manufacturer's web page to obtain the software and/or driver for your keyboard.
Keyboard layouts
Users who are using a different layout of computer keyboard, need their keyboard to work with a different language, or need support for characters such as accented characters may need to install a new keyboard layout for and/or install a Multilingual or International layout for their operating system.
Microsoft Windows 3.1x users can install a different layout by following the below steps.
From Program Manager, open the Control Panel.
Within the Control Panel window, open the International icon.
Select the US-International from the dropdown menu and install the new layout using your Windows diskettes.
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, and 2000 users can install different languages and layouts/IME by following the below steps.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Keyboard icon.
Within the Keyboard properties window, click the Input Locales tab.
If you wish to add an input language and/or a different layout, click the Add button and select the language and layout you wish to use.
Microsoft Windows XP users can install different languages and layouts/IME by following the below steps.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Regional and Language Options icon.
Within the Regional and Language Options window, click the Languages tab.
Within the Text Services and Input Languages window, open the Settings tab and click the Add button to add additional input languages and/or keyboard layouts.
Once completing the above steps, Microsoft Windows users can switch between these keyboard languages and/or layouts by clicking on the icon in their systray or by using the keyboard shortcut key specified in the above layout keyboard windows.
Apple OS X different languages and keyboard layouts
Open the System Preferences icon from your dock area.
Open the International icon in the System Preferences window.
Select the Keyboard Menu tab.
Finally, select the keyboard layouts you wish to install from the Keyboard Menu.
Once completed the above steps, Apple OS X users can change between the different keyboard layout icons by clicking the flag icon in the top corner of the screen.
Today, the majority of standard computer keyboards will be automatically detected and installed by the computer operating systems.
Computer keyboards using USB, Firewire, or other distinctive interfaces or keyboards that have special function keys may require additional software and/or drivers to work or to have the ability to utilize the special function keys. It is recommended you visit the keyboard manufacturer's web page to obtain the software and/or driver for your keyboard.
Keyboard layouts
Users who are using a different layout of computer keyboard, need their keyboard to work with a different language, or need support for characters such as accented characters may need to install a new keyboard layout for and/or install a Multilingual or International layout for their operating system.
Microsoft Windows 3.1x users can install a different layout by following the below steps.
From Program Manager, open the Control Panel.
Within the Control Panel window, open the International icon.
Select the US-International from the dropdown menu and install the new layout using your Windows diskettes.
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, and 2000 users can install different languages and layouts/IME by following the below steps.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Keyboard icon.
Within the Keyboard properties window, click the Input Locales tab.
If you wish to add an input language and/or a different layout, click the Add button and select the language and layout you wish to use.
Microsoft Windows XP users can install different languages and layouts/IME by following the below steps.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Regional and Language Options icon.
Within the Regional and Language Options window, click the Languages tab.
Within the Text Services and Input Languages window, open the Settings tab and click the Add button to add additional input languages and/or keyboard layouts.
Once completing the above steps, Microsoft Windows users can switch between these keyboard languages and/or layouts by clicking on the icon in their systray or by using the keyboard shortcut key specified in the above layout keyboard windows.
Apple OS X different languages and keyboard layouts
Open the System Preferences icon from your dock area.
Open the International icon in the System Preferences window.
Select the Keyboard Menu tab.
Finally, select the keyboard layouts you wish to install from the Keyboard Menu.
Once completed the above steps, Apple OS X users can change between the different keyboard layout icons by clicking the flag icon in the top corner of the screen.
How to uninstall Windows XP to 98 ?
Use your Win98 Cd-ROM Autostart thing and go to DOS.
There go to your XP-Drive and do a format -u.
This will delete any XP-Files.
Add to format -u an r and it restores the overwritten files from the last OS
(you won't see the RESTORED_OS-Folder since it is implemented in the Partition)
There go to your XP-Drive and do a format -u.
This will delete any XP-Files.
Add to format -u an r and it restores the overwritten files from the last OS
(you won't see the RESTORED_OS-Folder since it is implemented in the Partition)
Get My Briefcase in Windows Xp
Click Start, click Run, type in syncapp and click OK.
An icon should appear on your desktop that says "My Briefcase".
Double click it.
It will come up with this window that tells you how to use it.
An icon should appear on your desktop that says "My Briefcase".
Double click it.
It will come up with this window that tells you how to use it.
Automatic Shutdown
I tried enabling APM, but then the computer wouldn't shutdown at all, and just restarted all the time. So I always had to manually turn off my computer when the "It is now safe to turn off your computer" screen came up.
Well I fixed this problem, and came across the solution, for me accidently.
I went to Device Manager, then to View then Show Hidden Devices, then you look on the list for NT Apm/Legacy Support.
Under that is NT Apm/Legacy Interface Node. I found that this driver was disabled.
Why, I'm not too sure, but I enabled it and now when I shut down windows, my computer turns off automatically.
I went into power management and the APM was also activated/enabled....It must do this when you enable the driver.
Hope this helped somebody.
Well I fixed this problem, and came across the solution, for me accidently.
I went to Device Manager, then to View then Show Hidden Devices, then you look on the list for NT Apm/Legacy Support.
Under that is NT Apm/Legacy Interface Node. I found that this driver was disabled.
Why, I'm not too sure, but I enabled it and now when I shut down windows, my computer turns off automatically.
I went into power management and the APM was also activated/enabled....It must do this when you enable the driver.
Hope this helped somebody.