I have been working out a very simple way to avoid the waiting at Rapidshare and other File hosters, that applies after every download you make. That is why, I have created a small php-script that creates a personal batch file for you.
What the Batchfile does is that it changes your IP adress, and deletes your cookies in firefox so rapidshare doesn't recognise you at all, when you attempt to download a file, therefore no waiting time (except for the 2 minutes before each download).
There are though a few requirements:
1) Firefox Browser - If You haven't changed, do it now.
2) Either a direct connection to the internet (not through a router), or connection through a switch:
That will say, you have to be connected like this:
Your Computer -(CAT5e)- Modem -(Cable)- The World Wide Web
or:
Your Computer -(CAT5e)- Switch -(CAT5e)- Modem -(Cable)- The World Wide Web
If you encounter any problems, please tell me about them in this thread!
Note that this program delete all your cookies! (Which isn't so bad, but can be a little annoying), and you are logged off the internet for a couple of seconds when running the .bat file!
Please tell me if it is working with you, and if anything could be better. Well it doesn't harm to say thank you, I've put quite a bit of work in this
Link:
Code:
http://www.mocs.dk/rs.php
Running Applications in Compatibility Mode
With Windows XP, you can run programs as if though they were being run under
a different operating system. (This is known as "emulation".) Simply
right-click a shortcut, select "Properties" and then check "Run in
compatibility mode" and select the operating system you wish to make the
program believe it is being run under. This fools or tricks the program into
thinking you are really using a previous version of Windows, such as NT, 2000,
98, or 95. This is especially useful for certain games that won't run
properly. Be careful *not* to use this with certain system utilities, such as
antivirus, defrag, registry, and disk tool applications.
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Customizing the Start Menu
Right click on the "Start" button and left click "Properties". From here, you
can select the new Windows XP style Start Menu, or return to the Windows
2000/Millennium style one. You can also customize the two possible choices
using their corresponding "Customize" buttons. This also allows you to turn on
or disable cascading menus and other options that are useful, such as large or
small icons and more.
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Bring Back Those Desktop Icons
After you install Windows XP, you probably noticed that some of your icons
from previous versions of Windows you've used are missing. Microsoft did this
intentionally to help simply and reduce clutter. Of course, for some people,
this isn't the best choice or the user preference. So, if you want those icons
like "My Computer" and "My Network Places" back, just open Display Properties
(right click Desktop Wallpaper, left click "Properties") and click the
"Desktop" tab. Click the "Customize Desktop" button and on the "General" tab
check the items you want. You can also change the icons used by these desktop
items in the same screen. One final tip related to this screen is the "Clean
Desktop Now" button, which notifies you of unused icons on the desktop and
offers to remove them if you choose.
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Give Me My ClearType
Windows XP includes a great new visual technology, called "ClearType" which
increases horizontal legibility by approximately 300% and it looks great. Go
back into "Display Properties" [see tip: "Bring Back Those Desktop Icons" for
instructions] and this time, go to the "Appearance" tab. Click "Effects" and
for the second drop down box, labeled "Use the following method to smooth
edges of screen fonts", select "ClearType". Click OK twice and you're all set.
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Lock Computer vs. Welcome Login Screen
You must go into Control Panel and open the "User Accounts" applet to change
this setting. Click "Change the way users log on or off". For maximum
security, uncheck the "Use the Welcome screen" option. This re-enables the use
of the "Lock Computer" option from the ALT CTRL DELETE menu, but prevents
multiple users from being logged on locally at a single time. This also
returns to the Windows 2000 style login screen. If you'd rather have the
ability to *not* be able to use "Lock Computer" and would rather allow
multiple users to logon to the computer at a single time locally, leave this
setting checked and also check "Use Fast User Switching".
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Looking for a Windows XP Compatible Driver?
If you can't find a driver for a hardware device under Windows XP, you can try
to use a Windows 2000 compatible driver for the same hardware. Usually this
tends to work, and in my experience so far, it always has. However, if you can
find a driver specifically designed for use with Windows XP, that is usually
the best and safest option. You can also e-mail the hardware manufacturer and
ask them about Windows XP compatibility and drivers.
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To increase system performance
Right click my computer. Click properties.
Click advanced.
Click settings (under performance).
Click Adjust for best performance.
Scroll to the bottom and check the last one ?use visual styles on windows and buttons?.
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How to disable XP's crap built in CD Burner
Click the start button.
Select Run.
Type services.msc and click ok.
Go to IMAPI CD-Burning Com Services open it and click on start up type, change to "Disabled".
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These Settings will fine tune your systems memory
You need at least 256MB of ram to do this:
Go to start\run\regedit -and then to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
1.DisablePagingExecutive -double click it and in the decimal put a 1 - this allows XP to keep data in memory now instead of paging sections of ram to harddrive yeilds faster performance.
2.LargeSystemCache- double click it and change the decimal to 1 -this allows XP Kernal to Run in memory and improves system performance a lot.
3.Create a new dword and name it IOPageLockLimit - double click it and set the value in hex - 4000 if you have 128MB of ram or set it to 10000 if you have 256MB set it to 40000 if you have more than 512MB of ram -this tweak will speed up your disckcache.
Reboot
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Unable to delete from Avi files from HD
XP holds files in it's memory even after you have closed the application using them making it impossible to delete them from your harddrive. To fix this:
Start -> Run -> Regedit
Find the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler\ directory and delete the "DEFAULT" key.
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Tweak The Swap File
For Users with 256 MB RAM or more this tweak will boost their Windows- and Game-Performance.
What it does: It tells Windows not to use any Swap File until there is really no more free RAM left.
Open the System Configuration Utility by typing msconfig.exe in the RUN command. There in your System.ini you have to add "ConservativeSwapfileUsage=1" under the 386enh section.
Restart your Windows and enjoy better Game performance
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Disable Services
XP Pro runs a lot of services by default that are pointless if your not on a corporate network, the following services are ones that I safely disable thereby freeing up memory but check what each one does first to make sure your not using it for something:
Go to Run and type services.msc, right click on each service, properties and choose disable.
Alerter
Application Layer Gateway Service,
Application Management
Automatic Updates
Background Intelligent Transfer
Clipbook
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Distributed Transaction Coordinater
Error Reporting Service
Fast User Switching Compatibility
IMAPI CD-Burning
Indexing Service
IPSEC Services
Messenger
Net Logon
Net Meeting
Remote Desktop Sharing
Network DDE
Network DDE DSDM
Portable Media Serial Number
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager
Remote Registry
Secondary Logon
Smartcard
SSDP Discovery Service
Telnet Themes
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Universal Plug and Play Device Host
Upload Manager
Webclient
Wireless Zero Configuration
WMI Performance Adaptor
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Speed Up The File System
NTFS is a great file system, but its feature-set comes at a slight cost in performance. You can negate this a little with the following tips:
* By default NTFS will automatically update timestamps whenever a directory is traversed. This isn't a necessary feature, and it slows down large volumes. Disable it by going to Run and type regedit:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem and set 'DisableNTFSLastAccessUpdate' to 1.
* NTFS uses disparate master file control tables to store filesystem information about your drives. Over time these core MFT files grow and become fragmented, slowing down all accesses to the drive. By setting aside a little space, MFT's can grow without becoming fragmented.
In the same key where you disabled the last access feature creat a new DWORD value called 'NtfsMftZoneReservation' and set it to 2.
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Disable DLL Caching
Windows Explorer caches DLLs (Dynamic-Link Libraries) in memory for a period of time after the application using them has been closed. This can be an inefficient use of memory.
1. Find the key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer].
2. Create a new DWORD sub-key named 'AlwaysUnloadDLL' and set the default value to equal '1' to disable Windows caching the DLL in memory.
3. Restart Windows for the change to take effect.
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Tweak The Prefetch
1. Run "Regedit"
2. Goto [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters\EnablePrefetcher]
3. Set the value to either 0-Disable, 1-App launch prefetch, 2-Boot Prefetch, 3-Both ("3" is recommended).
4. Reboot.
It will decrease the boot time but double and increase the performance of your XP.
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SpeedUp Your Connection By 20% (Cable Users Only)
1.Log on as "Administrator".
2. Run - gpedit.msc
3. Expand the "Local Computer Policy" branch.
4. Then expand the "Administrative Templates" branch.
5. Expand the "Network" branch.
6. Highlight the "QoS Packet Scheduler" in left pane.
7. In the right window pane double-click the "Limit Reservable Bandwidth" setting.
8. On the settings tab check the "Enabled" item.
9. Change "Bandwidth limit %" to read 0.
10. Then go to your Network connections Start=>Control Panel>Network & Internet connections>Network Connections and right-click on your connection. Then under the General or the Networking tab, (where it lists your protocols) make sure QoS packet scheduler is enabled.
It may take effect immediately on some systems. To be sure, just re-boot.
After a period of use any PC will gather dust and grime. Its removable drives, for example, will get to the point where reading their respective media may be either problematical or impossible. It’s cleaning time!
The screen
This takes a surprising amount of hammer, first from children who insist on fingering it, or splashes from this and that (shame on you!), or simply electrostatically attracted dust.
Special screen cleaning fluids may safely be used, applying with a clean, soft, lint free cloth, and then polishing gently with a fresh piece. Glass will scratch, so go easy. Luke warm, soapy water might also be tried, but only slightly dampen the cloth, don’t soak everything.
The monitor case and the system box may also be cleaned with warm soapy water, though again there are specialist fluids you can buy and use with benefit. Again, go easy on the fluid, and don’t let any of it dampen the internals through either power buttons and the like, or drive slots and drive controls.
Floppy drive
If your floppy drive gets to the point when reading disks is unreliable, don’t use anything to revive it except the specialist cleaning fluids you can buy from computer shops - applied via a special disk - or pure Isopropyl Alcohol, if you can access any. It’s easy; just follow the instructions.
If the drive will read its own floppy disks but not those written by other PCs, suspect misalignment of the read/write heads in one machine or the other. It’s not worth trying to correct this. Decide which machine is at fault by trying to read a disk in other computers, then sling the faulty drive and fit another. They are very cheap these days.
CD drives
As far as cleaning the innards is concerned, the same applies to CD and DVD drives. Special cleaning fluids, applied via a special cleaning CD, will remove minor grime that has been drawn into the drive from atmospheric pollution, and polish the lens for you. Again, if that fails to correct CD reading problems, change the drive.
Keyboards gather an amazing amount of filth, usually from people (not you, of course!) eating while working. If you can, keep the keyboard covered with a plastic cover while not in use, but when cleaning time arrives, first, invert the keyboard and gently tap out any loose particles.
Follow that by gentle suction from a vacuum cleaner, preferably one of the diddy battery-driven type specially made for the duty. Again, careful application of PC case cleaning fluid will remove all manner of stains and grime. You’d be surprised at the state keyboards can get into and still work, but inevitably, in time, you’ll need to either clean it or sling it.
Peripherals
Flatbed scanners and printer casings, as well as other buff coloured plastic parts, will benefit from the occasional warm soapy water treatment, or preferably dedicated cleaning fluid, but with the same cautions as before. Don’t soak things! ‘Dampen’ is the keyword.
Cleaning Inkjet printer innards has recently been covered in these pages, but following the directions of the manufacturer is sensible. Watch out for signs of inefficient printing, and then clean the nozzles in the approved way.
System internals
Over a period of time, the PC’s innards will become covered in dust - which can both compromise electrical connections and reduce heat loss from sensitive components. Careful application of the vacuum cleaner can be effective, making certain that no components are disturbed in the process. Just hover the thing, don’t poke around.
If you suspect that PCI and other cards are ineffective or intermittent, try removing their fastening screws and gently removing them from their sockets before carefully reinserting them. That is often sufficient by way of contact cleaning, though you might also find the need to gently polish the electrical contacts with a clean cloth while you have the cards out of their sockets.
Final word
Take care of your PC and it will give you long service. Ignore it long enough and it will surely fail you at some point. The rules are, don’t smoke while working in the computer room, and don’t leave the machine running while your wife hovers the carpets. You may not see the dust clouds, but they’ll be drawn into your system box and accumulate there, storing up problems for you.
And don’t eat or drink at the keyboard. I know, we all do it, but it’s asking for trouble. Whatever you do, don’t use solvents such as Benzene, for cleaning plastic parts; they’ll dissolve! Stick to recommended PC cleaning fluids as safe bets.[/b]
This tutorial will not teach you to create hidden folders but invisible folders.
There is no point in creating hidden folders because you can just go to Tools > View > Show hidden files and folders.
Follow these steps:
1. Right click in a directory and go to New Folder.
2. Right click and then go to rename.
3. Delete the name and press Alt + 255. This will make the text disappear.
4. Right click on the folder once again but this time go to properties. Click on the "Customize" tab and go to the bottom where it says "Change Icon".
5. Scroll over and choose a blank icon like in this picture: 
One minor flaw is that when you highlight the area with the folder, a small rectangle shows, indicating something is there. Also if you change the view to "Details" it will show it in Description. If anyone knows how to fix that please post here and tell me
This is great for hiding folders because if the even if the person highlights the area, they would have to know it was there.
Nokia Universal Codes
Code Description :
These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones
(1) *3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is
reduced my approx. 5%
(2) #3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) OR *3370#
(3) *#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30%
more Talk Time.
(4) *#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec.
(5) *#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release
Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type.
(6) *#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.
(7) *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).
(8) #pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"
and "+" symbols).
(9) #pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"
and "+" symbols).
(10) #pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w"
and "+" symbols).
(11) #pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" Go to Top
and "+" symbols).
(12) *#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last.
(13) *#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).
(14) *#21# Allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to
(15) *#2640# Displays security code in use.
(16) *#30# Lets you see the private number.
(17) *#43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your phone.
(18) *#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to.
(19) *#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls
are diverted to.
(20) *#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to.
(21) *#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330.
(22) *#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.
(23) *#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature "SIM Clock Stop
Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible.
(24) *#7760# Manufactures code.
(25) *#7780# Restore factory settings.
(26) *#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.
Go to Top
(27) *#92702689# Displays - 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair (0000 for no
repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again. ( Favourite )
(28) *#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.
(29) **21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered.
(30) **61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered.
(31) **67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered.
(32) 12345 This is the default security code.
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines
NOKIA5110/5120/5130/5190
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+1
Network lock status #pw+1234567890+2
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+3
SimCard lock status: #pw+1234567890+4
NOKIA 6110/6120/6130/6150/6190
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
NOKIA3110
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 # or * # 9 9 9 9 # or * # 3 1 1 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
NOKIA 3330
*#06#
This will show your warranty details *#92702689#
*3370#
Basically increases the quality of calling sound, but decreases battery length.
#3370#
Deactivates the above
*#0000#
Shows your software version
*#746025625#This shows if your phone will allow sim clock stoppage
*4370#
Half Rate Codec activation. It will automatically restart
#4370#
Half Rate Codec deactivation. It will automatically restart
Restore Factory Settings
To do this simply use this code *#7780#
Manufacturer Info
Date of Manufacturing *#3283#
*3001#12345# (TDMA phones only)
This will put your phone into programming mode, and you'll be presented with the programming menu.
2) Select "NAM1"
3) Select "PSID/RSID"
4) Select "P/RSID 1"
Note: Any of the P/RSIDs will work
5) Select "System Type" and set it to Private
6) Select "PSID/RSID" and set it to 1
7) Select "Connected System ID"
Note: Enter your System ID for Cantel, which is 16401 or 16423. If you don't know yours,
ask your local dealer for it.
8) Select "Alpha Tag"
9) Enter a new tag, then press OK
10) Select "Operator Code (SOC)" and set it to 2050
11) Select "Country Code" and set it to 302 for Canada, and 310 for the US.
12) Power down the phone and power it back on again
ISDN Code
To check the ISDN number on your Nokia use this code *#92772689#
This is simple trick to maximize speed your firefox browser
1. Type "about:config" into the address bar and hit return. Scroll
down and look for the following entries:
network.http.pipelining
network.http.proxy.pipelining
network.http.pipelining.maxrequests
Normally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time.
When you enable pipelining it will make several at once, which really
speeds up page loading.
2. Alter the entries as follows:
Set "network.http.pipelining" to "true"
Set "network.http.proxy.pipelining" to "true"
Set "network.http.pipelining.maxrequests" to some number like 30. This
means it will make 30 requests at once.
3. Lastly right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer.
Name it "nglayout.initialpaint.delay" and set its value to "0".
This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it recieves.
If you're using a brodband connection you'll load pages 2-3 times faster now.