http://byteforums.com/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:06:37 +0000 MyBB http://byteforums.com/thread-3109.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:49:38 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-3109.html People tell me it has something to do with the hardware buffer or something, but idk.
Question: do i have to spend $$$ to upgrade my hardware or is there some way around this?]]> People tell me it has something to do with the hardware buffer or something, but idk.
Question: do i have to spend $$$ to upgrade my hardware or is there some way around this?]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-3000.html Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:03:36 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-3000.html
The new window manipulation features are for sure the ones i use most heres a quick video i made of it in action:

http://www.screentoaster.com/watch/stVUx...tdRlVUU1Je

unfortunatly the aero theme got turned off when i started the recorder so it looks a bit jumpy but i assure you its as smooth as possible normally.

Its still possible to get free beta keys for a few more days so i reccomend grabbing one while its still open by going to the windows 7 website

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows...nload.aspx]]>
The new window manipulation features are for sure the ones i use most heres a quick video i made of it in action:

http://www.screentoaster.com/watch/stVUx...tdRlVUU1Je

unfortunatly the aero theme got turned off when i started the recorder so it looks a bit jumpy but i assure you its as smooth as possible normally.

Its still possible to get free beta keys for a few more days so i reccomend grabbing one while its still open by going to the windows 7 website

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows...nload.aspx]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-2603.html Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:15:06 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-2603.html
My XP install got corrupted so i installed vista this time to try it out, and after reading what a lot of people had to say about it i'm nicely surprised.

The aero theme is not worth the hype it gets as after a few minutes of "wow the title bar is semi transparent" i lost the thrill, dont get me wrong though its quite a nice touch.

One thing i did have to do though is turn off "User account control"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control

its the most annoying thing i've ever seen but now its long gone for me ]]>
My XP install got corrupted so i installed vista this time to try it out, and after reading what a lot of people had to say about it i'm nicely surprised.

The aero theme is not worth the hype it gets as after a few minutes of "wow the title bar is semi transparent" i lost the thrill, dont get me wrong though its quite a nice touch.

One thing i did have to do though is turn off "User account control"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control

its the most annoying thing i've ever seen but now its long gone for me ]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-2524.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:31:39 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-2524.html i'm still on the 'non-commercial use' programmes, but it's really starting to annoy me, anyone know how I can get a new product key without spending money?]]> i'm still on the 'non-commercial use' programmes, but it's really starting to annoy me, anyone know how I can get a new product key without spending money?]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-2496.html Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:43:15 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-2496.html I am a business man and most of the time I have to transfer my files to my employees and partners. I am in the search of a free & independent platform, FTP and SFTP which needs no software installation and which can provide me high security. Does anyone have idea about platform independent FTP? Please suggest me.
Thanks in advance!]]> I am a business man and most of the time I have to transfer my files to my employees and partners. I am in the search of a free & independent platform, FTP and SFTP which needs no software installation and which can provide me high security. Does anyone have idea about platform independent FTP? Please suggest me.
Thanks in advance!]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-2343.html Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:57:47 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-2343.html
This problem only started happening recently. When i go on utorrent now i can upload/download for a good hour or more but then a red arrow apears beside all my torrents, no matter what the tracker is. The tracker status says "connection closed by peers"
This problem has really stumped me and any help with this problem will be much much appreciated.


Some things I have already tried:
updating my torrent client
trying other clients
ensuring my port is correctly forwarded


Some info that might be useful:
I do not use a router
I use Mcafee security suite
It happens with all torrents.
Thanks Herasy]]>
This problem only started happening recently. When i go on utorrent now i can upload/download for a good hour or more but then a red arrow apears beside all my torrents, no matter what the tracker is. The tracker status says "connection closed by peers"
This problem has really stumped me and any help with this problem will be much much appreciated.


Some things I have already tried:
updating my torrent client
trying other clients
ensuring my port is correctly forwarded


Some info that might be useful:
I do not use a router
I use Mcafee security suite
It happens with all torrents.
Thanks Herasy]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-2288.html Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:32:51 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-2288.html
Ive tried going into standby with only one of the sticks (1gb) installed and it works properly but with 2 all i get is a black screen and whirring fan upon resume.

I haven't tested both sticks separately yet, only the one which seems to work fine. I'll get onto testing the other asap but it takes a while as it seems to only hang after its been in standby for +5 minutes or so, if you standby then resume immediately it works fine.

Ive ran memtest on both sticks for 5+ hours with no errors, but haven't tested them individually with memtest.

Also I bluescreen after hibernation T_T.

Just wondering if anyone knows of any issues caused by windows with 2gb ram, or anything else that might be causing this before I spend hours running memtest, testing each stick individually, etc.]]>
Ive tried going into standby with only one of the sticks (1gb) installed and it works properly but with 2 all i get is a black screen and whirring fan upon resume.

I haven't tested both sticks separately yet, only the one which seems to work fine. I'll get onto testing the other asap but it takes a while as it seems to only hang after its been in standby for +5 minutes or so, if you standby then resume immediately it works fine.

Ive ran memtest on both sticks for 5+ hours with no errors, but haven't tested them individually with memtest.

Also I bluescreen after hibernation T_T.

Just wondering if anyone knows of any issues caused by windows with 2gb ram, or anything else that might be causing this before I spend hours running memtest, testing each stick individually, etc.]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-2221.html Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:50:17 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-2221.html I am new in programming and I just joined a company that offers secure file transfer software components. So I firstly want to gather some selective information on why should I use Secure FTP instead of FTP? And why is SFTP better than FTP?
Thanks in advance!]]> I am new in programming and I just joined a company that offers secure file transfer software components. So I firstly want to gather some selective information on why should I use Secure FTP instead of FTP? And why is SFTP better than FTP?
Thanks in advance!]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-2028.html Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:31:08 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-2028.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7143912.stm

Perhaps we'll see a small program included with future releases of Windows that allow you to see the features of the top browsers and chose one that will be downloaded by the program and installed on the users choice.

Or perhaps a few browsers bundled.

who knows ]]>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7143912.stm

Perhaps we'll see a small program included with future releases of Windows that allow you to see the features of the top browsers and chose one that will be downloaded by the program and installed on the users choice.

Or perhaps a few browsers bundled.

who knows ]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-1968.html Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:16:13 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-1968.html
XP, its a pain in the arse to set up. In most other OS's I don't have to unplug and plug in a network card 10+ times to install it.

XP is very innefficient in its memory usage and CPU usage. This prones your computer to the dreaded Blue Screen of Death.

All versions of Windows create unnecessary cache stores, which chug up your hardware space faster than I could drink a pint of beer.

It is VERY buggy. I am using Vista, and I recently reinstalled it due to the fact that the disk cleanup utility (that removes a lot of the cache space) removed every single f**king file on my harddrive. Including Windows itself.

If it screws up one more time, its full-time Linux for me.]]>
XP, its a pain in the arse to set up. In most other OS's I don't have to unplug and plug in a network card 10+ times to install it.

XP is very innefficient in its memory usage and CPU usage. This prones your computer to the dreaded Blue Screen of Death.

All versions of Windows create unnecessary cache stores, which chug up your hardware space faster than I could drink a pint of beer.

It is VERY buggy. I am using Vista, and I recently reinstalled it due to the fact that the disk cleanup utility (that removes a lot of the cache space) removed every single f**king file on my harddrive. Including Windows itself.

If it screws up one more time, its full-time Linux for me.]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-1585.html Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:38:06 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-1585.html when checking settings i found no sound devices

anyone know where to find a compatible sound device
without going to the windows xp providers?]]> when checking settings i found no sound devices

anyone know where to find a compatible sound device
without going to the windows xp providers?]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-1579.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:01:06 +0000 http://byteforums.com/thread-1579.html
it decrypts copyrighted DVDs on the fly so you can make backups without hitting any copyright errors

http://www.dvd43.com/

its freeware too, its also a bit old but still works a treat for me]]>
it decrypts copyrighted DVDs on the fly so you can make backups without hitting any copyright errors

http://www.dvd43.com/

its freeware too, its also a bit old but still works a treat for me]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-1411.html Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:21:34 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-1411.html
Now after release there are x64 upgrade versions of Vista, my question is this, will it upgrade from x64 pro to x64 vista? Or would it only work upgrading x86 (32bit) xp to x64 vista?

If anyone has tried and could share any experience. I know the best place to check would be the microsoft site, but come on, its microsoft, vista has enough bugs without worrying about versions.]]>
Now after release there are x64 upgrade versions of Vista, my question is this, will it upgrade from x64 pro to x64 vista? Or would it only work upgrading x86 (32bit) xp to x64 vista?

If anyone has tried and could share any experience. I know the best place to check would be the microsoft site, but come on, its microsoft, vista has enough bugs without worrying about versions.]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-1399.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:15:18 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-1399.html
I was wondering how I set it up so that I can share files between these computers. I honestly have no clue. I can do it just fine when everything is seperate but with ICS it's different I guess]]>
I was wondering how I set it up so that I can share files between these computers. I honestly have no clue. I can do it just fine when everything is seperate but with ICS it's different I guess]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-1185.html Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:35:41 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-1185.html
I have roughly 95 ft of Ethernet ran from one end of my house to the other, it is not shielded but it has no splices or breaks in the line. This line uses the twisted pairs that consist of

Green StripedGreen Blue StripedBlue Brown StripedBrown Orange StripedOrange

This line is ran from my dads room(where the router line goes in), down the side of the house, along an iron beam, out then back into my room. At each end we have it wired to wall sockets that do not have the same pair colors as the line. First we used a conversion chart that tells what line is equivalent to but it did not work. (both ends were wired this way, as I mean for it to be a patch cable) I then wired both ends the same but disregarding the chart. That also didn't work.

I already checked if it was my router or not by going directly off the modem, that also didn't work.

So what I'm wondering is the line just to long, is it the ends, or am i just being retarded?
I always thought that Ethernet could be ran at least 100 meters.

Please help me]]>
I have roughly 95 ft of Ethernet ran from one end of my house to the other, it is not shielded but it has no splices or breaks in the line. This line uses the twisted pairs that consist of

Green StripedGreen Blue StripedBlue Brown StripedBrown Orange StripedOrange

This line is ran from my dads room(where the router line goes in), down the side of the house, along an iron beam, out then back into my room. At each end we have it wired to wall sockets that do not have the same pair colors as the line. First we used a conversion chart that tells what line is equivalent to but it did not work. (both ends were wired this way, as I mean for it to be a patch cable) I then wired both ends the same but disregarding the chart. That also didn't work.

I already checked if it was my router or not by going directly off the modem, that also didn't work.

So what I'm wondering is the line just to long, is it the ends, or am i just being retarded?
I always thought that Ethernet could be ran at least 100 meters.

Please help me]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-720.html Sat, 01 Sep 2007 17:33:54 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-720.html
Step 1
The more start up items you have on your PC, the slower it is overall. These items can be seen as 04 entries in a HJT log. Fixing them will just prevent them from your startup, there fore increasing your boot up time, and increasing your overall PC performance.

Here are some links to where you can research your 04's.
http://www.castlecops.com/StartupList.html
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
http://www.processlibrary.com/
http://www.windowsstartup.com/wso/search.php

Step 2
ATF Cleaner cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out malware that like to reside in the temp folders.

Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox browser

Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

If you use Opera browser

Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

Step 3
Using one of the following defragmentors is also a very good idea to help yor PC.
JkDefrag - http://www.kessels.com/JkDefrag/
Diskeeper Lite - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=1207
Auslogics Disk Defrag - http://www.auslogics.com/disk-defrag/

Step 4
Chkdsk is a Microsoft utility designed to check the integrity of the data on a computer's hard disk drive as well as find and fix errors which could muddle such data. How to run checkdisk from recovery console (Windows XP).

• Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
  Note:Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
• When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
  Note:If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
• When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
• At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following then press Enter:
  [indent]chkdsk /r[/indent]
• Allow this to run UNDISTURBED until completed (45 min or so)
• Report any errors
  

Step 5
Please backup your registry before running Tune-up 2007.
Backing Up Your Registry

• Go Here and download ERUNT
  (ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.)
• Install ERUNT by following the prompts
  (use the default install settings but say no to the portion that asks you to add ERUNT to the start-up folder, if you like you can enable this option later)
• Start ERUNT
  (either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup)
• Choose a location for the backup
  (the default location is C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT which is acceptable).
• Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are ticked
• Press OK
• Press YES to create the folder.
  

Step 6
Red words are clickable for more information

Click start then run, type prefetch then press enter, click edit then select all, (all files will highlight), right click any file, click delete, confirm

Click start then all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc clean up

Reboot

Click start then all programmes, accessories, system tools to run defragmenter

Download, install and run Tune Up Trial

Run Tune Up disc clean up

Run Tune Up registry clean up

Disable the anti virus programme then click Optimize and Improve to run Reg Defrag, the screen will lose colour during the process which can take a few minutes and then needs a reboot

Check the anti virus programme is running

Those will have cleared the drive of obsolete software errors

These are suggestions for making the most of the free trial

Click optimize and improve then system optimizer to optimize the computer, select computer with an internet connection from the drop down menu, this also requires a reboot

After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to accelerate downloads, select the speed just above your actual connection speed, this requires a reboot.

After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to run system advisor.

Step 7
I also recommend the following article for great reading on why your computer might be slow.
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/mieki...puter.html]]>
Step 1
The more start up items you have on your PC, the slower it is overall. These items can be seen as 04 entries in a HJT log. Fixing them will just prevent them from your startup, there fore increasing your boot up time, and increasing your overall PC performance.

Here are some links to where you can research your 04's.
http://www.castlecops.com/StartupList.html
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
http://www.processlibrary.com/
http://www.windowsstartup.com/wso/search.php

Step 2
ATF Cleaner cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out malware that like to reside in the temp folders.

Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only

Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox browser

Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

If you use Opera browser

Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

Step 3
Using one of the following defragmentors is also a very good idea to help yor PC.
JkDefrag - http://www.kessels.com/JkDefrag/
Diskeeper Lite - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=1207
Auslogics Disk Defrag - http://www.auslogics.com/disk-defrag/

Step 4
Chkdsk is a Microsoft utility designed to check the integrity of the data on a computer's hard disk drive as well as find and fix errors which could muddle such data. How to run checkdisk from recovery console (Windows XP).

• Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
  Note:Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
• When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
  Note:If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
• When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
• At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following then press Enter:
  [indent]chkdsk /r[/indent]
• Allow this to run UNDISTURBED until completed (45 min or so)
• Report any errors
  

Step 5
Please backup your registry before running Tune-up 2007.
Backing Up Your Registry

• Go Here and download ERUNT
  (ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.)
• Install ERUNT by following the prompts
  (use the default install settings but say no to the portion that asks you to add ERUNT to the start-up folder, if you like you can enable this option later)
• Start ERUNT
  (either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup)
• Choose a location for the backup
  (the default location is C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT which is acceptable).
• Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are ticked
• Press OK
• Press YES to create the folder.
  

Step 6
Red words are clickable for more information

Click start then run, type prefetch then press enter, click edit then select all, (all files will highlight), right click any file, click delete, confirm

Click start then all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc clean up

Reboot

Click start then all programmes, accessories, system tools to run defragmenter

Download, install and run Tune Up Trial

Run Tune Up disc clean up

Run Tune Up registry clean up

Disable the anti virus programme then click Optimize and Improve to run Reg Defrag, the screen will lose colour during the process which can take a few minutes and then needs a reboot

Check the anti virus programme is running

Those will have cleared the drive of obsolete software errors

These are suggestions for making the most of the free trial

Click optimize and improve then system optimizer to optimize the computer, select computer with an internet connection from the drop down menu, this also requires a reboot

After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to accelerate downloads, select the speed just above your actual connection speed, this requires a reboot.

After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to run system advisor.

Step 7
I also recommend the following article for great reading on why your computer might be slow.
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/mieki...puter.html]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-383.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:20:41 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-383.html
mine featured a huge 4gb hard drive with 64mb of RAM running windows 98.

how times have changed since then...]]>
mine featured a huge 4gb hard drive with 64mb of RAM running windows 98.

how times have changed since then...]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-86.html Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:24:51 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-86.html Just a general guide for everyone, not a comprehensive one though I may add
Hope this is of use to you !

An introduction to shortcut keys for windows XP

What are shortcut keys and why are they used ?
Shortcut keys are a way of navigating certain menu's and features by using the keyboard instead of manually searching through various menu's. This can speed up the way you use your computer, all it takes is a little practice and getting used to.

How to use shortcut keys
Lets take the following combination - ctrl & a - this is the shortcut keys for selecting all text on the page.
To utilise this, first press, and hold down the ctrl key, then, while pressing down the ctrl key press the a key
This, if done correctly will now highlight all text on this page

Word of note:

i) Although this document is entitled for windows XP and above - a big majority of these keys will work under other versions of Microsoft Operating systems and are global keys.

ii) In this document I will be referring to the Winkey (Windows Key) to avoid any confusion please note that the winkey on certain keyboards (such as microsoft keyboards) is shown as the start key, on other keyboards it may simply have the windows flag logo imprinted onto it. The Winkey is the key next to the ctrl key on the left hand side of your keyboard

iii) This is not a comprehensive list - just a list of the most commonly used keys

List of shortcut keys and what they do

General Windows Shortcut Keys

F1 - Universal Help key - Works in all Microsoft based programs
F2 - Rename files or Folders
F3 - Opens up the Find dialogue
F5 - Refresh contents in current application

Winkey & D - This will mimimise all windows you have open and take you to the desktop. by pressing it again this can be reversed
Winkey & E - This will open up the Windows Explorer file browser window
Winkey & TAB - This will cycle through open programs through the taskbar.
Winkey & F - This will open up the windows search feature
Winkey & CTRL & F - This will open up the search for computers window.
Winkey & F1 - This will open up the Microsoft Help and Support Centre
Winkey & R - This will bring up the run box dialogue
Winkey & L - This will lock the computer and take you to the sign in screen

General Editing Keys

ALT & F - Opens up the file menu
ALT & E - Opens up the edit menu

Ctrl & A - Highlights all text
Ctrl & C - Copys highlighted selected text
Ctrl & X -Cuts highlighted selected text
Ctrl & V - Pastes text from clipboard into document
Ctrl & Z - Reverses last action
Ctrl & P - Brings up the print dialogue
Ctrl & B - Enbolden Text
Ctrl & I - Place text in italics
Ctrl & U - Underline text

Insert - Toggles between overtype mode and normal mode
Ctrl & Insert - Copys selected text
Shift & Delete - Cuts highlighted selected text
Shift & Insert - Pastes text from clipboard into document

Shift & Home - Selects the text from current cursor position to beggining of line
Shift & End - Selects the text from current cursor position to end of line
Ctrl & Left Arrow - Move the cursor backword one word
Ctrl & Right Arrow - Move the cursor forward one word

Home Key - Goes to beggining of current line
End Key - Goes to end of current line
Ctrl & Home - Goes to top of document
Ctrl & End - Goes to end of document

Other Misc Keys

Alt & Tab - Cycles through current open applications
Alt & F4 - Closes the current open application
Ctrl & Escape - Brings up the start menu
Shift & Del - When deleting a selected highlighted item - this will bypass the recycle bin
Holding Shift Key - While inserting a CD/DVD will bypass the auto play feature
F8 - While pressing this key on boot up will bring you to the boot up options screen - handy for entering safe mode]]> Just a general guide for everyone, not a comprehensive one though I may add
Hope this is of use to you !

An introduction to shortcut keys for windows XP

What are shortcut keys and why are they used ?
Shortcut keys are a way of navigating certain menu's and features by using the keyboard instead of manually searching through various menu's. This can speed up the way you use your computer, all it takes is a little practice and getting used to.

How to use shortcut keys
Lets take the following combination - ctrl & a - this is the shortcut keys for selecting all text on the page.
To utilise this, first press, and hold down the ctrl key, then, while pressing down the ctrl key press the a key
This, if done correctly will now highlight all text on this page

Word of note:

i) Although this document is entitled for windows XP and above - a big majority of these keys will work under other versions of Microsoft Operating systems and are global keys.

ii) In this document I will be referring to the Winkey (Windows Key) to avoid any confusion please note that the winkey on certain keyboards (such as microsoft keyboards) is shown as the start key, on other keyboards it may simply have the windows flag logo imprinted onto it. The Winkey is the key next to the ctrl key on the left hand side of your keyboard

iii) This is not a comprehensive list - just a list of the most commonly used keys

List of shortcut keys and what they do

General Windows Shortcut Keys

F1 - Universal Help key - Works in all Microsoft based programs
F2 - Rename files or Folders
F3 - Opens up the Find dialogue
F5 - Refresh contents in current application

Winkey & D - This will mimimise all windows you have open and take you to the desktop. by pressing it again this can be reversed
Winkey & E - This will open up the Windows Explorer file browser window
Winkey & TAB - This will cycle through open programs through the taskbar.
Winkey & F - This will open up the windows search feature
Winkey & CTRL & F - This will open up the search for computers window.
Winkey & F1 - This will open up the Microsoft Help and Support Centre
Winkey & R - This will bring up the run box dialogue
Winkey & L - This will lock the computer and take you to the sign in screen

General Editing Keys

ALT & F - Opens up the file menu
ALT & E - Opens up the edit menu

Ctrl & A - Highlights all text
Ctrl & C - Copys highlighted selected text
Ctrl & X -Cuts highlighted selected text
Ctrl & V - Pastes text from clipboard into document
Ctrl & Z - Reverses last action
Ctrl & P - Brings up the print dialogue
Ctrl & B - Enbolden Text
Ctrl & I - Place text in italics
Ctrl & U - Underline text

Insert - Toggles between overtype mode and normal mode
Ctrl & Insert - Copys selected text
Shift & Delete - Cuts highlighted selected text
Shift & Insert - Pastes text from clipboard into document

Shift & Home - Selects the text from current cursor position to beggining of line
Shift & End - Selects the text from current cursor position to end of line
Ctrl & Left Arrow - Move the cursor backword one word
Ctrl & Right Arrow - Move the cursor forward one word

Home Key - Goes to beggining of current line
End Key - Goes to end of current line
Ctrl & Home - Goes to top of document
Ctrl & End - Goes to end of document

Other Misc Keys

Alt & Tab - Cycles through current open applications
Alt & F4 - Closes the current open application
Ctrl & Escape - Brings up the start menu
Shift & Del - When deleting a selected highlighted item - this will bypass the recycle bin
Holding Shift Key - While inserting a CD/DVD will bypass the auto play feature
F8 - While pressing this key on boot up will bring you to the boot up options screen - handy for entering safe mode]]> http://byteforums.com/thread-79.html Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:40:31 +0100 http://byteforums.com/thread-79.html
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System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista; Windows XP

A virtualization product that supports the VHD format is required to use this virtual machine. Microsoft Virtual PCor Microsoft Virtual Server are provided for free and can be used with these VHD based virtual machines. Please refer to the Virtual Server 2005 R2 System requirements page here.

In addition to the System Requirements for the virtualization product, you will need additional disk and memory resources for running the virtual machine. This VHD is pre-configured to use approximately 10GB of hard disk space and approximately 1024MB of memory.

An evaluation version of Vista Enterprise combined with the evaluation version of Office 2007 Professional is also available

Please check the system requirements before downloading

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System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista; Windows XP

A virtualization product that supports the VHD format is required to use this virtual machine. Microsoft Virtual PCor Microsoft Virtual Server are provided for free and can be used with these VHD based virtual machines. Please refer to the Virtual Server 2005 R2 System requirements page here.

In addition to the System Requirements for the virtualization product, you will need additional disk and memory resources for running the virtual machine. This VHD is pre-configured to use approximately 10GB of hard disk space and approximately 1024MB of memory.

An evaluation version of Vista Enterprise combined with the evaluation version of Office 2007 Professional is also available

Please check the system requirements before downloading

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