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When a user enters a search term in the Firefox location bar (address bar, awesome bar) it is determined if the entered term is an actual web address or a search term.
If it is a search term a search using the default search engine is performed. If it is a web address the web address is loaded directly.
Firefox assumes that all phrases that make use of a period are web addresses and will try to load them. This can be quite frustrating if a user wanted to look up a file name in a search engine.
You can test that yourself by entering prime.exe in the address bar. Firefox will try to load the website prime.exe even though the .exe domain extension is not existent.
There is no Firefox setting or add-on that can restrict the extensions to the known domain extensions but there is another way to directly saerch for terms with periods in Firefox using the location bar.
All that is needed is to place a “?” before the search term. While a search for prime.exe would result in a page not found error in Firefox a search for ?prime.exe would perform the search in the default search engine(http://search.speedbit.com) and deliver the desired result.

Here is a trick to hide a drive in windows XP.I was amazed when i worked out this in my computer.so i just thought to share this trick with you friends.Here is the step by step instruction for you people to do this trick:

1.Click Start->Run.Type "diskpart” and press Run.
2.After a command prompt window appears type in “list volume“ there.(It shows all
the partitions you made in your computer).
3.Now if you want to hide a drive type the corresponding volume number.for example in my computer C drive is assigned volume 2 so i typed “select volume 2“.
4.Now type “remove letter C” (In most cases it works instantly, but sometimes restart may be required).
5.In order to unhide the drive before closing the command prompt just type "assign letter c" (or)follow the first 3 steps and then type "assign letter c" instead of "remove letter c".

Do you want to see your friends who appear offline in yahoo messenger may not be actually offline,but in 'Invisible' mode.Here is a way for you to do:

1.open your yahoo messenger main window and double click on the name of the person whom you want to check.The chat window will open.

2.Click IMVironment button,select See all IMVironments,select Yahoo! Tools or Interactive Fun, and click on Doodle.

3.After the Doodle environment loads,you can know whether person is in online or not by looking at a simple message.

4.If the user is in offline Doodle are will show a message like "waiting for your friend to load Doodle" continuously.See in the picture below:


5.If the user is online (but in invisible mode), after few seconds (it can take up to one minute, depending on your connection speed), you should get a blank page like in the picture below.So you know that the user is online.


ALTERNATE METHOD:
1.Choose a person you want to check.

2.Double click to open the chat window.Now simply invite the person for a voice conference.This is done by clicking on the "conference' button on the top of the chat window.

3.If the talk button appears and turns green then that person is online.But if you receive the message 'Voice chat could not be started ' then the person is offline.

Here is a few tips to increase the lifespan of the printer:

1.GO EASY ON A PAPER JAM:
In case of a paper jam, never force the paper out. This process not only damage the printer, but also leave bits of torn paper inside, which could cause harm later on. To get the paper out smoothly, most printers have a hatch attached at the back that can be easily removed. Once this hatch is removed, you will gain access to the paper wheels and you should be able to see the jammed paper to get it out.

2.AVOID SHUTTING DOWN THE PRINTER IN A IMPROPER MANNER:
Turn off your printer when not in use. This can prevent drying of ink and it also helps to keep the printer functioning at an optimum level. Remember to use the printer’s power button and then remove the plug if need be. Don’t turn the power off if you are in the middle of something.

3.AVOID CHEAP TONER/INK CARTRIDGES: Cheap Toner/Ink Cartridges

Often times, we are tempted to use either compatible, refilled ink/toner cartridges, which is something we all should avoid. That is like buying a compatible spare part for a car instead of buying the original parts. It may somewhat perform the same function as the original, but it would not last as long and it could affect the performance of the vehicle itself. In addition, we need to look at how such companies manufacture their products. In the case of manufacturing cartridges, what actually happens is this: the manufacturer would first purchase empty toner cartridges from end users. They would then strip the toner cartridge to its bare minimum and they would then reassemble them after a little bit of cleaning. The area of specific concern here is the toner drum. There is a set lifespan for this item and no amount of cleaning would extend it.

Every time when you install a program on your PC, most add a small entry to load at startup so when you start that program it takes only a few seconds to start.The problem is that if you have installed a lot or programs, this can slow down you computer at startup and you really don't gain anything from this.So here is a trick to prevent the loading of lot of program during startup:
1.Goto Start--->RUN
2.Type in "msconfig"(without quotes) and press the OK button
3.Select the "Startup Tab" from the system configuration window
4.UnCheck the programs that you do not want to load at startup.
5.Press OK
6.Now you need to reboot your PC for these setting to take effect.
7.When the PC reboots, you will get a message screen telling you are loading a changed file.press OK in that message.

Here is a trick to play any movie in microsoft paint:

1.Play any movie in any player.

2. Hit "PrintScreen(ptr scr)", key.(while keep playing the movie in the player,don't stop it).

3. Open MsPaint.

4. Select "Edit--->Paste" Or Hit "CTRL+V".

5. now You can watch movies in Paint!

6.If you want to do rewind or forward you have switch to the media player playing that video and then press the "rewind" or "forward" or whatever you want as there is no Pause, Next, Previous, Stop etc. buttons in the video running in mspaint

Here is a trick to find sum of values filled in the microsoft word:

1.Draw a TABLE in ms word and ENTER the values.

2.Place the cursor in a CELL(individual box in a table).

3.Press CTRL+F9 to create new field.Now you will get a curly brace.

4.Then TYPE =sum(left)((or)(right)(or)(above) (or)(below)) inside the curly brace in the cell.

5.LEFT is used to find sum of the values to the left of the formula cell in the same row.RIGHT is used to find sum of the values to the right of the formula cell in the same row.ABOVE is used to find sum of the values to the above of the formula cell in the same column.BELOW is used to find sum of the values to the below of the formula cell in the same column.

6.Then PRESS the key F9 to get the sum of the values.

Here is an alternative quick approach to RESTART the computer:

1.Right click on the empty area in the desktop and then click NEW and then SHORTCUT.

2.In the first box of the Create Shortcut Wizard TYPE "Shutdown -r -t 00" and then
Click NEXT.

3.Name the shortcut as RESTART and click FINISH.

4.Then select an appropriate ICON for it.

5.Then click that RESTART ICON on the desktop to restart the computer instead of going to START and then to TURNOFF and then RESTART.

Here is an alternative quick approach to shutdown the computer:

1.Right click on the empty area in the desktop and then click NEW and then SHORTCUT.

2.In the first box of the Create Shortcut Wizard TYPE "Shutdown -s -t 00" and then
Click NEXT.

3.Name the shortcut as SHUTDOWN and click FINISH.

4.Then select an appropriate icon for it.

5.If you want to SHUTDOWN the computer just click that icon and no need to goto START and then select the TURNOFF.

Here is a trick for you to log in into the yahoo messenger using multiple username:

1.Goto Start and enter Run.Type regedit and then press enter .

2.Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER then to SOFTWARE.

3.Then goto YAHOO then goto PAGER and click TEST.

4.On the right side,right-click and choose new Dword value .

5.Rename it as "Plural".

6.Double click it and assign a decimal value of 1.

Now open as many yahoo messengers you want and login with different username.

Here is a set of ten tips which you can follow to increase the speed of your pc:

1.Let your PC boot up completely before opening any applications.

2.Refresh the desktop after closing any application.This removes any unused files from the RAM.

3.Do not set very large file size images as your wallpaper. Do not keep a wallpaper at all if your PC is low on RAM (less than 64 MB).

4.Do not place lot of shortcuts in the desktop.Each shortcut on the desktop uses up to 500 bytes of RAM

5.Empty the recycle bin regularly. The files are not really deleted from your hard drive until you empty the recycle bin.

6.Delete the temporary internet files regularly by typing "%temp%" in the run command and delete all the files.

7.Defragment your hard drive once every two months. This will free up a lot of space on your hard drive and rearrange the files so that your applications run faster.

8.Always make two partitions in your hard drive. Install all large Softwares (like Photoshop, 3DS Max etc) in the second partition. Windows uses all the available empty space in C drive as virtual memory when your Computer RAM is full. Keep the C Drive as empty as possible.

9.When installing new Softwares disable the option of having a tray icon. The tray icons use up available RAM, and also slow down the booting of your PC. Also disable the option of starting the application automatically when the PC boots. You can disable these options later on also from the Tools or preferences menu in your application.

10. Protect your PC from dust. Dust causes the CPU cooling fan to jam and slow down thereby gradually heating your CPU and affecting the processing speed. Use compressed air to blow out any dust from the CPU. Never use vacuum.

By default, Windows XP spins down all hard drives after 20 minutes of inactivity to save power. This can cause significant delays when it is necessary to access the drives after this time. To increase performance and reduce wear and tear on your drives and to disable this feature in Windows XP:

1.Goto start---->control panel---->performance and maintenance----->power options.

2.Then set the 'turn off hard disks' drop down box to 'never' and click 'ok.'

Windows XP's hibernation option allows a computer to copy its current memory contents to the hard drive before shutdown.This allows the system to resume operations exactly where it left off when it was powered down. To do this, it reserves space on the hard drive equal to the amount of physical memory present. If you do not plan to use the hibernation feature, you should ensure that it is disabled, or you are wasting disk space.To disable hibernation:

1.Goto start----->control panel----->performance and maintenance----->power options.

2.Then Goto the 'hibernate'tab and uncheck the 'enable hibernation' checkbox.

If you are not a fan of the appearance of Windows XP, there is an easy way to turn it off and go back to the more sober and traditional Windows style. Simply disable the 'themes' service to restore a classic windows desktop appearance.To do this:
1.right click on 'my computer' and select 'manage.'
2.In the computer management windows, expand 'services and applications' and select 'services.'
3.In the right hand window, highlight the 'themes' service. Right click it and select 'properties.'
4.In the 'startup type' dropdown box, select 'disabled.'

Here is a list of run commands that works in your pc:
(1)Accessibility Controls
access.cpl

(2)Add Hardware Wizard
hdwwiz.cpl

(3)Add/Remove Programs
appwiz.cpl

(4)Administrative Tools
control.exe admintools

(5)Automatic Updates
wuaucpl.cpl

(6)Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
fsquirt

(7)Calculator
calc

(8)Certificate Manager
certmgr.msc

(9)Character Map
charmap

(10)Check Disk Utility
chkdsk

(11)Clipboard Viewer
clipbrd

(12)Command Prompt
cmd

(13)Component Services
dcomcnfg

(14)Computer Management
compmgmt.msc

(15)Date and Time Properties
timedate.cpl

(16)DDE Shares
ddeshare

(17)Device Manager
devmgmt.msc

(18)Direct X Control Panel (if installed)*
directx.cpl

(19)Direct X Troubleshooter
dxdiag

(20)Disk Cleanup Utility
cleanmgr

(21)Disk Defragment
dfrg.msc

(22)Disk Management
diskmgmt.msc

(23)Disk Partition Manager
diskpart

(24)Display Properties
control.exe desktop

(25)Display Properties
desk.cpl

(26)Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)
control.exe color

(27)Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility
drwtsn32

(28)Driver Verifier Utility
verifier

(29)Event Viewer
eventvwr.msc

(30)File Signature Verification Tool
sigverif

(31)Findfast
findfast.cpl

(32)Folders Properties
control.exe folders

(33)Fonts
control.exe fonts

(34)Fonts Folder
fonts

(35)Free Cell Card Game
freecell

(36)Game Controllers
joy.cpl

(37)Group Policy Editor (XP Prof)
gpedit.msc

(38)Hearts Card Game
mshearts

(39)Iexpress Wizard
iexpress

(40)Indexing Service
ciadv.msc

(41)Internet Properties
inetcpl.cpl

(42)Java Control Panel (if installed)
jpicpl32.cpl

(43)Java Control Panel (if installed)
javaws

(44)Keyboard Properties
control.exe keyboard

(45)Local Security Settings
secpol.msc

(46)Local Users and Groups
lusrmgr.msc

(47)Logs You Out Of Windows
logoff

(48)Mcft Chat
winchat

(49)Minesweeper Game
winmine

(50)Mouse Properties
control.exe mouse

(51)mouse properties
main.cp

(52)Network Connections
control.exe netconnections

(53)Network Connections
ncpa.cpl

(54)Network Setup Wizard
netsetup.cpl

(55)Nview Desktop Manager (if installed)
nvtuicpl.cpl

(56)Object Packager
packager

(57)ODBC Data Source Administrator
odbccp32.cpl

(58)On Screen Keyboard
osk

(59)Opens AC3 Filter (if installed)
ac3filter.cpl

(60)Password Properties
password.cpl

(61)Performance Monitor
perfmon.msc

(62)Performance Monitor
perfmon

(63)Phone and Modem Options
telephon.cpl

(64)Power Configuration
powercfg.cpl

(65)Printers and Faxes
control.exe printers

(66)Printers Folder
printers

(67)Private Character Editor
eudcedit

(68)Quicktime (If Installed)
QuickTime.cpl

(69)Regional Settings
intl.cpl

(70)Registry Editor
regedit

(71)Registry Editor
regedit32

(72)Removable Storage
ntmsmgr.msc

(73)Removable Storage Operator Requests
ntmsoprq.msc

(74)Resultant Set of Policy
rsop.msc

(75)Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof)
rsop.msc

(76)Scanners and Cameras
sticpl.cpl

(77)Scheduled Tasks
control.exe schedtasks

(78)Security Center
wscui.cpl

(79)Services
services.msc

(80)Shared Folders
fsmgmt.msc

(81)Shuts Down Windows
shutdown

(82)Sounds and Audio
mmsys.cpl

(83)Spider Solitare Card Game
spider

(84)SQL Client Configuration
cliconfg

(85)System Configuration Editor
sysedit

(86)System Configuration Utility
msconfig

(87)System File Checker Utility
sfc

(88)System Properties
sysdm.cpl

(89)Task Manager
taskmgr

(90)Telnet Client
telnet

(91)User Account Management
nusrmgr.cpl

(92)Utility Manager
utilman

(93)Windows Firewall
firewall.cpl

(94)Windows Magnifier
magnify

(95)Windows Management Infrastructure
wmimgmt.msc

(96)Windows System Security Tool
syskey

(97)Windows Update Launches
wupdmgr

(98)Windows XP Tour Wizard
tourstart

(99)Wordpad
write

By default,Windows XP reserves 10 percent of each hard drive to store deleted files in the recycling bin. This is a bit excessive,unless you habitually delete files a gigabyte in size or more.There is a way to reduce the amount of hard disk space that is reserved for the recycling bins on each drive.To do that follow the steps below:

1.Right click on the RECYCLE BIN and select "PROPERTIES".

2.Choose the "Global" tab.
(i)To reserve equal recycle bin space for all the drives:

Under that tab there is a slider that shows the percentage of space of each drive that is reserved by the recycling bin.Now reduce this to a more appropriate amount like 2-3% or more depending on the size of your drives.The more the number of drives you have the smaller the size you should use.

(ii)To reserve varying recycle bin space for the drives:
If you wish to configure each drive independently,
(1)check the "CONFIGURE DRIVES INDEPENDENTLY" button and then switch to the different drive's tab like (c:),(D:),etc and adjust the slider to the desired amount in each of the hard disk's tabs.

The desktop background picture consumes a fair amount of memory and slow downs the loading time of your system.If you are more concerned with performance rather than looks then you can remove the picture and go with a blank coloured background.To do that follow the instruction below:

1.Right click on the desktop and select 'properties.'
2.Select the 'desktop' tab and in the 'background' window, highlight 'none'.
3.press 'ok'.

By default Windows XP applies an acceleration curve to the mouse,it means that every time when you move the mouse pointer,it starts out slowly and accelerates with continual movement.Do you want to increase the mouse speed in your pc?Then here is a two way for you to do:
FIRST STEP:
Click start---->all programs---->control panel----->mouse.click there POINTER OPTION tab and uncheck the ENHANCE POINTER PRECISION box below the mouse speed.This
does not completely remove the acceleration curve,it mostly does, allowing your mouse to reach much higher speeds in normal operation.
SECOND STEP:
Here you have to make some changes in registry to completely disable the acceleration curve of mouse in Windows XP in order to obtain better mouse performance.

(i)open up REGISTRY EDITOR by clicking start---->all programs---->type regedit in the search box and press enter key
(ii)Navigate to hkey_current_user--->control panel---->mouse.
(iii)On the right hand side find "smoothmouseXcurve" and change the value to:
00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
00,a0,00,00,00,00,00,00
00,40,01,00,00,00,00,00
00,80,02,00,00,00,00,00
00,00,05,00,00,00,00,00

(iv)On the right hand side now find "SmoothMouseYCurve" and change the value to:
00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
66,a6,02,00,00,00,00,00
cd,4c,05,00,00,00,00,00
a0,99,0a,00,00,00,00,00
38,33,15,00,00,00,00,00
now you are done.Enjoy with your new mouse movement speed!!!!!

Are you irritated with notices that comes when you try to shutdown your computer?Then here is a way for automatically end all tasks before shutdown and greatly increase the speed of your shutdown:
1.Open the Registry Editor by clicking Start---->Run,type regedit and then press enter.
2.Make a backup file before making any changes to the registry.To backup the registry file click File---->Export and save the reg file somewhere in the pc.
3. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER---->Control Panel----->Desktop.
4. Highlight the value AutoEndTasks and change the value to 1.

Have you ever heard about scientific calculator in windows xp?Do you want to work with a scientific calculator in windows xp?Then here is a way to start scientific calculator in windows xp:
1.Goto run command and then type calc (or) goto start menu--->all programs---->accessories------>calculator.
2.Goto VIEW menu and click SCIENTIFIC.