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ESET SysInspector is a free, state of the art diagnostic tool for Windows systems. It is also an integral part of ESET Smart Security 4 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4. It peers into your operating system and captures details such as running processes, registry content, startup items and network connections. Once a snapshot of the system is made, ESET SysInspector applies heuristics to assign a risk level for each object logged. Its intuitive graphical user interface enables the user to easily slice through the large volume of data using a slider to select objects of a particular color coded risk level for closer examination. ESET SysInspector is a convenient utility for the tool box of every IT expert and first responder.
Revo Uninstaller is a freeware innovative uninstall utility much faster than Windows Add/Remove applet. With its advanced and fast algorithm, Revo Uninstaller scans before and after you uninstall an application. After the program's regular uninstaller runs, you can remove additional unnecessary files, folders and registry keys that are usually left over on your computer. Even if you have a broken installation, Revo Uninstaller scans for an application's data on your hard disk drives and in the Windows registry and shows all found files, folders and registry items so you can delete them.
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Windows Recovery Console is one option which is very useful to repair installation or operating system errors and to remove virus, spyware etc. This is a tutorial about how to use recovery console explaining important and useful commands along with how to restore the registry. You can even install and run the recovery console from the hard disk.
No operating system is immune to damage, and Microsoft OSes are certainly no exception, viruses, spyware and A broken Windows installation doesn’t necessarily mean a reinstall is required.
Thankfully, Windows OS make recovery possible in a few easy steps. If your OS refuses to start up or run properly, or if the OS choice does not appear, for example, you can fix it in a matter of minutes. All you need is your bootable Windows CD.
We suggest you do a dry run of the Windows Recovery Console and familiarize yourself with it after reading this, so you don’t feel lost when you do try a recovery. The process is easy if you have some knowledge of DOS.
Set your first boot device to CD-ROM and boot using your Windows boot CD. When you see “Press any key to boot from CD”, do so.
Next, choose the repair or recovery option by pressing [R]. If you have more than one installation of Windows, they will appear in the choices menu, so be aware of where the copy of Windows you wish to repair is installed, so you can choose it correctly.
You need to enter the Administrator password in order to “log on” to the Windows installation in question. (Bear in mind that if you type a wrong password thrice in succession, the computer restarts.)
You will see a command prompt that says “X:\WINDOWS”, where X is the partition where you installed the operating system (“C” in most cases).
You can now access the troubleshooting / repair commands. Type “help” and press [Enter] to see a list of available commands. There are several powerful commands available, and we will explain the more important of these.
When you are installing a new OS, or have accidentally deleted system files from your boot drive, these two commands come to your rescue.
The “fixboot” command rewrites the boot sector code onto the chosen partition. The syntax for this command is “fixboot <drive letter>”.
The “fixmbr” command repairs the boot record of the boot partition. The master boot record can be damaged by a virus or a faulty installation of a second OS. Just use the “fixmbr” command to repair your boot record and have Windows working again!
If neither of the above commands can get your Windows installation started, the next step will be to try the “bootcfg” command. Type “bootcnf /rebuild” for the recovery console to display all available Windows partitions. Choose the one you want to add to the boot menu.
The Check Disk (chkdsk) command scans a partition for errors and tries a data recovery if possible. If a bad sector is encountered, the Check Disk tool marks them as bad such that data will not be written to it. If Windows refuses to start and you suspect a failing hard disk (screech-ng noises, sudden hangs, etc.), use this command to check the status of your hard disk. The syntax is “chkdsk X”, where X is the drive letter assigned to the partition in question.
Windows XP or Vista stores its Registry information in two files named “software” and “system” in the Windows\system32\config folder. Soon after installation, a copy of these files is stored in the Windows\repair folder.
In the event of Windows not starting up at all, a sure-shot way of getting it up and running is to replace the existing “software” and “system” files in the Windows\ system32\config with the files from the Windows\repair folder.
Note that none of your programs or drivers will work, you need to reinstall each of them. While it may seem like a tedious job, it sure is quicker and easier than a full-fledged reinstall and data backup.
To do this,
Go to “C:\Windows” prompt, type “attrib -h -s \system32\config\system” and press [Enter];
Next,type “attrib -s -h \system32\config\software” and press [Enter]. This is to remove the “system” and “hidden” attributes of the files.
You can now copy the files from the repair folder by typing “copy \repair\system\system32\ config”, pressing [Enter], then typing “copy \repair\software\system32\config” and pressing [Enter].
When you’re prompted to proceed with an overwrite, press [Y]
Follow these steps..
Go to the Computerbild.de promotional page
Click on Download button to download setup installer for Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 Advanced
After that, Run the downloaded file to install Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 Advanced. Both English or German language is available.
During installation wizard to select additional tasks, Check the box for Get full version key (recommended, remove shareware restrictions!) option.
After installation is completed, a registration page to request for a free full version key without limitations for the Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 Advanced program. Or go directly to the registration page the following URL:
http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/trial_step_1_5497_1_USD.htm(German)
http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/trial_step_1_5497_2_USD.htm(English)
http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/trial_step_1_5497_5_USD.htm(Dutch)
http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/trial_step_1_5497_4_USD.htm(Frech)
Enter e-mail address and then click on Send.
An e-mail with a confirmation link will be sent to registered mailbox.
Click on the activation link (between >> Anfang des Links << and >> Ende des Links <<)
Another email from Ashampoo <MrReg@ashampoo.com> titled Ihre Registrierung – Ashampoo® Burning Studio 2009 Advanced (F_cbo_de) (Deutsch) will be sent to user’s Inbox with genuine valid activation code for Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 Advanced.
Run Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 Advanced, select Enter Key on startup splash dialog box, and then enter the activation key into the Registration text box.
Click Registry to activate the full version of Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 Advanced.
1) Character Map = charmap.exe (very useful for finding unusual characters)
2) Disk Cleanup = cleanmgr.exe
3) Clipboard Viewer = clipbrd.exe (views contents of Windows clipboard)
4) Dr Watson = drwtsn32.exe (Troubleshooting tool)
5) DirectX diagnosis = dxdiag.exe (Diagnose & test DirectX, video & sound cards)
6) Private character editor = eudcedit.exe (allows creation or modification of characters)
7) IExpress Wizard = iexpress.exe (Create self-extracting / self-installing package)
8) Microsoft Synchronization Manager = mobsync.exe (appears to allow synchronization of files on the network for when working offline. Apparently undocumented).
9) Windows Media Player 5.1 = mplay32.exe (Retro version of Media Player, very basic).
10) ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32.exe (something to do with databases)
11) Object Packager = packager.exe (to do with packaging objects for insertion in files, appears to have comprehensive help files).
12) System Monitor = perfmon.exe (very useful, highly configurable tool, tells you everything you ever wanted to know about any aspect of PC performance, for uber-geeks only )
13) Program Manager = progman.exe (Legacy Windows 3.x desktop shell).
14) Remote Access phone book = rasphone.exe (documentation is virtually non-existant).
15) Registry Editor = regedt32.exe [also regedit.exe] (for hacking the Windows Registry).
16) Network shared folder wizard = shrpubw.exe (creates shared folders on network).
17) File siganture verification tool = sigverif.exe
18) Volume Contro = sndvol32.exe (I’ve included this for those people that lose it from the System Notification area).
19) System Configuration Editor = sysedit.exe (modify System.ini & Win.ini just like in Win98! ).
20) Syskey = syskey.exe (Secures XP Account database - use with care, it’s virtually undocumented but it appears to encrypt all passwords, I’m not sure of the full implications).
21) Microsoft Telnet Client = telnet.exe
22) Driver Verifier Manager = verifier.exe (seems to be a utility for monitoring the actions of drivers, might be useful for people having driver problems. Undocumented).
23) Windows for Workgroups Chat = winchat.exe (appears to be an old NT utility to allow chat sessions over a LAN, help files available).
24) System configuration = msconfig.exe (can use to control starup programs)
25) gpedit.msc used to manage group policies, and permissions
