How to make windows shutdown shortcut in windows XP

A windows shutdown shortcut placed on your desktop will automatically shutdown your PC whenever you click on it within a specified time that you have configured. It is often useful as it provides a easier way to shutdown your computer.To make this shortcut you have to do the following.

Step 1.  Right click on your desktop.Click "NEW" and then select "SHORTCUT".

Step 2.  In the type location box type the following command -
shutdown -s -t  0 -f

Step 3. Click on "Next" and give a name to your shortcut when you are prompted.

Now a shortcut will be placed on the desktop and whenever you click on this shortcut your computer will shutdown automatically closing all applications.

Explanation - The -s operator is a command for windows shutdown and -f operator forces all application to shut down without prompting to do so.

TRICK - In step 2 if you use the command  shutdown -s -t 100 -f -c "your message here"  it will wait for 100 seconds before shutdown and displays your message whatever you have specified. The -t operator is for time specification and -c operator is for message specification.
            To abort the system shutdown go to run and type shutdown -a

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Disabling windows services to speed up Windows XP

A slow computer can often get on one's nerves especially one does not have the means to upgrade their pc physically or by adding more RAM. However mediocre to advanced users can use this process to speed up their pc by disabling some of windows service that they are never going to need by tweaking their system to disable some useless windows services.


Warning : Do the following tweaking at your own risk.But you can rely on me as i have tested these on many computers and these methods are known worldwide.
             REMEMBER disabling some of windows services will surely boost your system as these services unnecessary  computer resources and it is often wise to disable these windows services.For example you won't need a service that controls your printer all the time if you don't have a printer.




HOW TO START WINDOWS SERVICES ?
1.Go to "START" and select "RUN".
2. Type "SERVICES.MSC". Now you'll have the options of disabling services.


Here are a list of windows services that can be disabled without affecting normal computer and internet browsing and functionality.


1. ALERTER : Disable this service if you do not have a internet connection.Useless service.


2. APPLICATION LAYER GATEWAY SERVICE : Unless you want to share your internet connection,turn this service off.


3. AUTOMATIC UPDATES : Disable this service if you do not want windows to get automatic updates or hotfixes for windows.Disable it if you don't have internet connectivity or speed up internet browsing.


4. BACKGROUND INTELLIGENT TRANSFER SERVICES : Disable this useless windows service if you don't need  automatic update.This service uses bandwidth so it slows down internet connection.Disable it.


5. CLIPBOOK : Disable it if you are not on a network and share anything on network.


6. COMPUTER BROWSER : Disable this service if you are not using LAN.Disable this service with ease as it does nothing important.


7. CRYPTOGRAPHIC SERVICES : Set this service to manual if you dont need it.


8. ERROR REPORTING SERVICE : Disable this bogus service as probably never going to need it.


9. FAST USER SWITCHING COMPATIBILITY : Disable this service if you are the only user and administrator of your computer and using only one account on your computer.


10. FTP PUBLISHING : Disable it if you do not use FTP services.


11. HELP AND SUPPORT : If you do not require help services from windows disable it.


12. HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICE ACCESS : Turn this service off, if you do not use hot-keys or remote connections to your computer.


13. INDEXING SERVICE : Turn this service off as it uses a lot of resources if you do not need to search for files frequently.It's recommended that you disable this service.


14. INSTALLDRIVER TABLE MANAGER : Disable this bogus service safely.


15. MESSENGER : An outdated service which must be disabled.Disable it to protect yourself from hackers to sneak into your computer.


16. NET LOGON: Disable this service if you are not connected to the internet or LAN/network.


17. NETMEETING REMOTE DESKTOP SHARING : Useless service if you are not using remote desktop.


18. NETWORK PROVISIONING SERVICE : Disable this service if you are not connected to the internet or LAN or any other network.


19. NETWORK LOCATION AWARENESS : Go disable this useless service.


20. TCP/IP NetBIOS HELPER : Disable it if you do not use netbios.


21. UNINTERRUPTED  POWER SUPPLY : You probably wont need this feature as most people nowadays have ups external which are independent of computer.Turn it service off.


22. SECONDARY LOGON : Useless service if you do not have multiple account on your system or if you dont want to run processes on alternate credentials.


23. SMART CARD : Disable it if you are not using smart cards on your computer.


24. WEBCLIENT  : It is a crap service that helps windows based programs to modify internet content.Disable this useless service.


25. WINDOWS MEDIA CONNECT : Disable this service if you do not use ipod like devices to synchronize with windows media player like softwares.


26. WINDOWS MEDIA CONNECT (WMC) HELPER: Disable it if you have disabled the above service and also do not need help from microsoft.


27. REMOTE DESKTOP HELP SESSION MANAGER : Disable this service if you do not need any online help from microsoft.


28. REMOTE REGISTRY : Disable this service immediately if you dont want your computer to be hacked remotely.


29.  VOLUME SHADOW COPY : Disable this service if you do not use system restore or system backup.


30. WIRELESS ZERO CONFIGURATION : Disable this service if you are not connected to wireless network.




REMEMBER : USE THESE TIPS WITH CAUTION AS ONE SERVICE THAT DEPENDS ON ANOTHER SERVICE MAY FAIL TO START IF THE DEPENDANT SERVICE IS DISABLED. BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY AND CREATE A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT TO BE SAFE BEFORE PERFORMING THESE REGISTRY TWEAKS.




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Set Windows XP process priority to boost performance

Setting up process priority can improve the performance of a specific software or application in Windows XP. It is due to the fact that windows gives more priority to one task than the other task specially when you are multitasking. For example i set my firefox.exe process to "high" when i am connected to the internet specifically to give it more priority to access the internet than any other application that might be connecting to the internet such as antivirus updater which works in background.

           Now to boost a particular application or process and to give it more priority over process you need to do the following--

1. Open Windows Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC

2. Navigate to second tab called "PROCESSES" and right click on any process.

3. Select "SET PRIORITY" and set the priority to "above normal" or "high".

4. Don't set process priority to "real-time" as it might lead to system instability.

Whenever you are working on the internet you can partially boost performance like this.Also whenever you want a software to get maximum resources of your pc like video encoding you can use this method.Also use this method for burning cds and dvds to avoid crashed disks. And don't forget to comment if you like this post. 

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Useful Windows key shortcuts to save time

The "Windows key" is located mostly on the lower left corner of the keyboard and on the lower middle portion of keyboard beside spacebar and alt key. The most useful windows shortcut key combinations are--


1. "Windows Key" + D  :  Minimise all windows to show you the desktop
2. "Windows Key" + F  :  Opens the search utility for searching files/folders.
3. "Windows  Key" + E  :  Opens Windows explorer 
4. "Windows Key" + R  :  Displays RUN dialog box
5. "Windows Key" + U  :  Opens utility manager
6. "Windows Key" + L  :  Locks the workstation
7. "Windows Key" + F1 :  Opens the help and support center.
8. "Windows Key" + Q :  Quick switch users 
9. "Windows Key"+ctrl+f :  Display search for computers
10. "Windows Key"+break : Display system properties window. 


Hope you have learned some new trick using windows key.Comment if you like.


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How to Burn CD/DVD without using any software in Windows XP

Most of us use Nero, Burn-aware or any other software for burning CD and DVDs for various purposes like storing data,videos,songs,personal collection etc.But what if you want to burn CD or DVDs without any software in windows XP just because you have no access to such software or you dont want to install such softwares as you need them rarely to prevent a software bloat.
          Well whatever might be the reason to burn a cd or dvd in Windows XP you need to do the following.


1. Right Click on any file or folder and click "Send to" and then select your dvd or cd drive.
2. The files you have selected will be ready to be burned in the dvd/cd drive.Now click on your dvd /cd drive and right click on any open area.
3. Select "Write these files to CD" and follow the simple process to burn your data drive.
4. To burn a video or audio drive like this you need windows media player and burn your drive.


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