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Mobile Secret Codes: Motorola
2008-02-17 15:12:00
A friend shared this mobile codes with me so I also might as well share this to all of the readers of this blog.Here are some of the mobile codes for Motorola you can try.Motorola Codes :Motorola 920---------------Press menu and type one of these numbers and press OK:11 = Status Review13 = Available Networks14 = Preferred Networks22 = Select Keypad Tones25 = Require SIM Card PIN26 = Language Selection32 = Repetitive Timer33 = Single Alert Timer34 = Set IN-Call Display35 = Show Call Timers36 = Show Call Charges37 = Call Charge Settings38 = Reset All Timers43 = Reset All Timers45 = Show Last Call46 = Total For All Calls47 = Lifetime Timer51 = Change Unlock Code52 = Master Reset53 = Master Clear (Warning!! May result in deleting the Message Editor!!!)54 = New Security Code55 = Automatic Lock63 = Battery Saving ModeFree call tip1 Enter the phone number2 Enter OK3 Type *#06#4 Press Button C5 And finally press the button for power off.You should now be able to talk without being billed.The...
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Mobile Secret Codes: Nokia
2008-02-17 14:58:00
A friend shared this mobile codes with me so I also might as well share this to all of the readers of this blog.Here are some of the mobile codes for Nokia you can try.Secret Codes Of Nokia Mobile s:Below we present secret codes of nokia mobile phones which are very useful for people who unlock phones and for amateurs of this topic. These special key sequences entered fromkeyboard of phone allow you to get some important information like IMEI number, release date, software version and much more. You can also choose default language, activatenetmonitor ect.1610/1630*#170602112302# (software version)1610/1611IMEI number: -*# 0 6 #Software version: -* # 1 7 0 6 0 2 1 1 2 3 9 2 #Simlock status: - # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #2110*#9999# (software version)2110i/2110e*#170602112302# or (depends on model)*#682371158412125# (software version)NOKIA3110*#06# -IMEI*#3110# -Software version##002# - allows to turn off voice mail.*#7780# - restore factory settings*#746025625#(or *#sim0clock#) - to check if ...

Delete An "undeletable" File
2008-02-12 10:48:00
Are you having a problem deleting a certain file? a lot of us PC users sometimes face this kind of PC problem. sometimes we just let the "undeletable file" inside our pc but after you've read and understand the process on how to delete "Undeletable file" then it will not be a problem anymore. here are the steps to help and guide you to delete the "undeletable file".follow the steps below carefullyWindows 95/98/MEIf you are using Windows 95, 98, or Windows ME, the easiest way to remove an undeletable file is to boot to a DOS prompt and manually delete the file. Before you do this, you'll want to make a note of the location of the file including the entire path to it. Follow the steps below to delete these types of files.If you already know the path to the file, please skip to Step 7Click on Start, Find, File s and FoldersType the name of the undeletable file in the Named or Search For boxMake sure the Look In box shows the correct drive letterClick on Find Now or Search Now and let...
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Guide to Slipstreaming Service Pack 2
2008-02-10 03:52:00
i know that some people are now using Windows Vista but a lot of people are still using XP because of vista issues, just like me I'm still using Windows XP may be I will wait for a good a vista service pack before i switch to Vista. the reason why I decided to put a guide at my blog on how to slipstream service pack 2 to their original installer is because some of my friends and their friends ask me how can they install service pack 2 automatically with their old windows XP service pack 1 installer.? This guide will allow you to successfully install Service Pack 2 on the original of Microsoft Windows XP.? The version of Windows you have purchased/downloaded does not matter as far as slipstreaming (they're all the same anyway).Things you need:? Microsoft Windows XP? Service Pack 2:Service Pack 2 source ---> download here? Windows XP Boot sector:http://www.neowin.net/downloads/xp boot.binorhttp://www.nu2.nu/download.php? sFile=wxp10.zip.? Nero Burning RomStep OneInsert the Microso...
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Hard drive gone bad
2008-02-08 16:40:00
The most common problems originate from corruption of the master boot record, FAT, or directory. Those are soft problems which can usually be taken care of with a combination of tools like Fdisk /mbr to refresh the master boot record followed by a reboot and Norton disk doctor or Spinneret.The most common hardware problems are a bad controller, a bad drive motor, or a bad head mechanism.1. Can the BIOS see and identify the hard drive correctly? Ifit can't, then the hard drives onboard controller is bad.2. Does the drive spin and maintain a constant velocity? If itdoes, that's good news. The motor is functioning.3. If the drive surges and dies, the most likely cause is abad controller (assuming the drive is cool). A gate allowingthe current to drive the motor may not be staying open. Thedrive needs a new controller.4. Do you hear a lot of head clatter when the machine isturned on and initialized (but before the system attempts toaccess the hard drive). Head clatter would indicate t...
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How to backup PS2 and XBOX titles
2008-02-08 16:29:00
these are some methods to backup PS2 titles and Xbox titles, in order to play a backup you need a modchip of some sort, I have also included a tutorial on boot methods. Follow any one of these instructions to fit your needs. You can tell what format the PS2 title is by looking at the written side of the disc, DVD's are Silver and CD's are Purple. The DVD backup methods here consist of reading the image to the hard drive then burning it to the media for an easier backup, this depends on your hardware and it's setup. I say that because the proper setup would be to have the Reader and Writer on separate IDE cables. This allows no cross information when doing Disc to Disc/On the fly copying. But, since most people would not know how to check or fix this, I suggest reading the image to your Hard Drive and then burning from there. *A little useful trick*, If the DVD backup "image" is small enough in size you can fit it onto a CD-R (80 minute or larger if need be) instead of using a mor...
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Tips for choosing a good domain name
2008-02-08 16:05:00
Heres some good tips for a successful web experience... Enjoy it!Choosing A Good Domain NameChoosing a domain name for your site is one of the most important steps towards creating the perfect internet presence. If you run an on-line business, picking a name that will be marketable and achieve success in search engine placement is paramount. Many factors must be considered when choosing a good domain name. This article summarizes all the different things to consider before making that final registration step!Short and SweetDomain names can be really long or really short (1 - 67 characters). In general, it is far better to choose a domain name that is short in length. The shorter your domain name, the easier it will be for people remember. Remembering a domain name is very important from a marketability perspective. As visitors reach your site and enjoy using it, they will likely tell people about it. And those people may tell others, etc. As with any business, word of mouth is the...
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How to free more RAM on your phone
2008-02-07 08:20:00
Method 1: Flight mode: Put your phone in "Flight mode" with Psiloc System Tools. Install System Tools, open it and select "Flight mode". This way you can restart the phone without your SIM card so there will be no running phone tasks in the background. Now you can have up to 3,5 MB of free RAM!Note: ironically enough, Flight mode doesn't work when Smart Launcher is installed, at least in my case. But i've also heard several reports of people who have both apps running without any problems. Method 2: Smart Launcher trick: Install Smart Launcher and open it. Go to Options, Settings and put Launcher ON.Now plug in your charger and switch off your phone. Wait untill the battery meter appears and short press the Menu button (don't hold).The menu should appear and now you can have 3,5 to 4,5 MB free RAM! (Hold Menu button to check RAM).The trick is that with the charger plugged in, the phone must get a minimum software support for charging, even whenthe phone is switched off. And someh...
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Cell Phone Tips & Tricks
2008-02-07 08:11:00
Tip 1 : Do u know how to use the edit button (abc or pencil button)?Heres how... in the inbox for example; u wanna delete multiple sms, simply hold the edit button, scroll down, and then, press c to delete the marked sms. The edit button can also b used to copy and past text in sms, simply hold it and scroll across, choose copy. pretty good for placing song names in ngagesTip 2 : Shit happens, on a smartphone, its inevitable u do something wrong, and tis calls for a format of fone. to format the fone, press *#7370#, then enter the lock code, which is the sec code of the fone. NOTE: batt must b full, else if format is disrupted by low batt, consequences will b disatrous I heard the code *#7780# works too, pretty much the same i tink.for 6600 users, to format the fone, theres an alternative way. Press and hold , , and the buttons, then power on fone, keep holding on the 3 buttons, till u come to a format screen. tis method ONLY works on 6600, and need not enter the sec code. BUT sec c...
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Install Xp From Dos
2008-02-05 11:28:00
If XP will not install from the CD or if you have a new drive with no operating system onit yet try these:Install Windows XP from the hard drive with Windows 98 already installed:Boot Windows 98Insert the XP CD into your CD readerExplore Windows XP through My ComputerCopy i386 folder to C:Go into C:i386 folder and double click on winnt32.exe to launch the setup from the hard driveInstall Windows XP from DOS (ie. no OS on a new hard drive):Boot with a Windows 98 Start Up diskInsert the Windows 98 CD into the CD readerRun smartdrv.exe from the Win98 directory on the windows 98 CD (file caching)Type cd.. to back up to the root directoryInsert Windows XP CD into the CD readerCopy the i386 folder to C:Go into C:i386 folder on C: and type winnt.exe to launch the setup from the hard drive.

How to Copy a DVD which will Play on a X Box
2008-02-05 11:17:00
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:DVD decrypterDAEMON TOOLSDVD2ONENERO 5.5.10 or above.1. Rip the DVD in ISO mode with DVD decrypter to your hdd.(mode=ISO-read)2. Right click DAEMON TOOLS icon on your desktopvirtual cd/dvd romDevice 0 [k] no mediaMount Image - ISO file3. Make a main folder ( title MOVIE ) on your desktop.make 2 subfolders in it VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS4. Open DVD2ONE. choose movie only or entire disc.source - drive you mounted in step 2 (VIDEO_TS)Destination - VIDEO_TS folder you created in step 3.start5. DAEMON TOOLS - unmount the drive you made in step 2.you can now delete the ISO file to save disc space6. open NEROclose wizardNew Compilation DVDLeft Column (DVDROM/UDF/ISO)No MultisessionUHF check Force DVD compatability (required for x box)Label ( NAME OF MOVIE ) ALL CAPITAL LETTERSClick Newdrag over the VIDEO_TS FOLDER and AUDIO_TS folder you madeBURN
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Convicted: 10 Notorious Hackers of Our Time
2008-02-02 15:17:00
"You've been hacked" is a message none of us ever want to see. These people made a living out of sending out that message. Kevin Mitnick (Several Convictions in the 1990's) For several years he made a career out of hacking into computers, stealing corporate secrets, scrambling phone networks, and breaking into the national defense warning system which caused millions of dollars in losses. He has spent almost six years in prison in solitary confinement for his notorious crimes. It seems his hacking days are over, however. He is now a computer consultant, author, and public speaker. His story has inspired two Hollywood movies: Takedown and Freedom Downtime. Adrian Lamo (Convicted in 2004) Adrian Lamo admitted to various computer crimes directed at companies like Yahoo!, Microsoft, Ameritech, Cingular, AOL Time Warner, Bank of America, Citigroup, McDonald's and Sun Microsystems, but he is best known his in...
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Typical Laptop Problems
2008-01-30 10:29:00
SYMPTOM 1: Laptop shows no signs of life, no lights appear when power supply is plugged in with the main battery removed. DIAGNOSIS: Either the internal or external power supply is faulty - check the obvious: a)fuse b)if you have a Volt meter - check the voltage output of any external PSU is correct & constant. If you find the ac working then you have an internal PSB (Power Supply Board) fault. SYMPTOM 2: Laptop doesn't power on when the power button/switch is switched on - power led light lights up and not much else happens - screen does not light up. DIAGNOSIS: Remove all removable devices such as: additional memory, battery, hard disk & try powering the system again - shoul...
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Microsoft Windows XP Tips
2008-01-30 10:14:00
Take shortcutsCreate your own shortcut-key combinations to your favourite applications by right-clicking the app of choice and selecting Properties. Under the Shortcut tab, enter your own key combination, such as Ctrl+6, in the "Shortcut key" field. If the combination you choose is already taken, Windows selects something similar. Eliminate animationsEnding useless animations in Windows will improve performance. Right-click the desktop, choose Properties, and then the Appearance tab. Click the Effects button and make sure everything is unchecked in the next window. Terminate indexingFor a slight speed boost, try disabling Windows' Indexing, a feature that keeps a record of all files on your hard drive. Go to Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools, and double-click Services. Scroll down to Indexing Service, then double-click it. In the General tab, select Disabled from the "Startup type" pull-down menu and click OK. Instant copiesY...
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Internet Explorer
2008-01-27 12:46:00
IE loads up pretty fast because parts of it is loaded by Windows.Disable the Links toolbar to provide more space for webpages. Close the History/Search pane for the same reason.Customize the toolbar via View » Toolbars » Customize. My suggestion for toolbar buttons includes BackForwardSeparatorStopSeparatorRefreshM ediaSeparatorSearchFavoritesHistorySepara torEditSeparatorFull ScreenBlank home page: Set your home page to a blank one so that it loads up faster. This is done via Tools » Internet Options » General » Use Blank. When your browser is infected with spyware, you will find that no matter how many times you set the home page, it always changes to something else. Use anti-spyware software like Ad-Aware to root out such annoyances.Offline browsing: You do not have to be online to revisit a webpage. You can access it from the browser cache. Select Work Offline from the File menu. Open the History pane by pressing Ctrl+H or clicking the History toolbar button and select the page fr...
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Windows Explorer
2008-01-27 12:16:00
Keyboard and mouse shortcuts: Open any folder and press F3. This will bring up the Find Files dialog box for that folder.Press Start+TAB key combination just once. Now, pressing TAB repeatedly will allow you to jump between various areas of the desktop, such as the desktop proper, taskbar, system tray, quicklaunch toolbar, and Start button.When you drag a file with the right mouse button, you will be presented with an option to move or copy the file when you drop it elsewhere.If you drag a file from some location and hover it over a folder that is minimized on the desktop without dropping it, then that folder will spring open allowing you to drop the file there.If you drag a shortcut and place it over the Start button without dropping it, then the Start menu will spring open and you can navigate to your special program groups and drop it there.Sometimes, when you have many programs open and you use the Alt+TAB combination to switch to another program, it does not switch. In this s...
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Tips Saving Memory and Increasing Speed
2008-01-27 12:14:00
In Windows 9x/Me, the system cache setting is not always optimised. A software called Cacheman will do this for you. In Windows 2000/XP, try changing the I/O lock page size. To do this, you can use Xteq Systems X-Setup. Choose the appropriate setting under System » Memory .Clear the startup programs: Startup programs get loaded along with Windows. This causes a delay before the desktop becomes active. Most of these programs do nothing but hog precious memory. See if you can use the programs' settings to prevent them loading with Windows. If that is not possible, use Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel to do that. After you install this program, you can access it from the Control Panel.RAM: A PC might start running faster simply by adding an extra module of RAM. See if this works for you. If you think you have more than adequate ram but the PC seems sluggish, then use RamBooster to proactively free up unused RAM at regular intervals.Task Manager: Task Manager (taskmgr.exe) in Window...
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Device Manager
2008-01-27 11:47:00
Keyboard shortcuts: There may have been times when your mouse was not detected and you had a hard time getting around the device manager. Here are the navigation keys with Device Manager . If you are in the desktop, press the TAB key repeatedly until My Computer is selected. Then press the CONTEXT MENU key, which is between the left Ctrl key and the Windows Key. This opens up the context menu for the My Computer. Now select Properties from this menu. Now you see the System Properties window. This has several tabs, one of which is the Device Manager. Press Ctrl+TAB repeatedly to move to Device Manager. Now you see all the devices listed. Press TAB to move to them. To open up any particular device, press the RIGHT ARROW and to shrink it up press LEFT ARROW. To open up the properties of any particular device, press ALT+ENTER or the CONTEXT MENU key.DMA: Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology enables high-speed transfers from hard disk and reduces the load on the CPU in making correct d...

Disk Swap
2008-01-27 11:44:00
Console-based OSs like DOS have only modest memory requirements. GUI-based operating systems like Windows needs lot of memory, much larger than the RAM that is usually installed on PCs. So, they use something called virtual memory. Here, a large file on the hard disk is used in conjunction with the RAM, which greatly expands the memory available to the OS. Only the data that is required at the given moment is loaded on the RAM; the rest is cached on the swap file. Just like any other file on a disk, the swap file can also get fragmented over time and OS might seem to slow down. To prevent the swap from breaking up, you can place it on a dedicated partition (just like in Linux). Set the size of this partition at about 2.5 times the size of your installed RAM and format it. Next, you need to make sure that the OS does not reserve space on this partition for deleted files because this partition is going to have only one file - the swap file. From the Recyle Bin context menu, choose Pro...
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Tips On Disk Partition
2008-01-27 11:27:00
Primary Partition s, Extended Partitions and Logical Partitions: A hard disk can have a maximum of only 4 partitions, which are called PRIMARY PARTITIONS. In the early days of the PC, this four-partition limit was deemed sufficient. To go beyond this limit, a special kind of primary partition called EXTENDED PARTITION was invented. A hard disk could have ONLY ONE extended partition but this particular partition could have any number of smaller partitions called LOGICAL PARTITIONS housed inside it.Multiple OS and Partitions: Some people have more than one OS installed on their PCs. It is not possible to have more than one OS on a single partition. So, you need to dedicated a partition for each OS. It is preferrable to install Linux on a primary partition. Windows 2000/XP will work on kind of partition. Windows 95/98/Me installs in the first partition on the hard disk. Perhaps you would like to read my writeup How To Multiboot Operating Systems for more information.My recommendation is...
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BIOS Tips
2008-01-27 11:15:00
BIOS Backup: Sometimes the BIOS program on your motherboard can become corrupt and your PC will not function properly. So, you need to always keep a backup of a good version of the BIOS on a floppy disc. If something ever goes wrong with the BIOS, you can flash (overwrite) it with your backup. The software used to backup or flash the BIOS is usually available on the motherboard driver CD or on the motherboard/BIOS manufacturer's website. Refer the motherboard manual for step-by-step instructions on using the BIOS flash software.Do not Detect Absent Devices: When a PC is started, the BOIS checks all available ports/connectors on the motherboard to identify devices attached to them. Usually, not all of these ports/connectors have devices attached to them and bootup time gets unnecessarily prolonged. For example, even if you have only one IDE drive on your PC, the BIOS will still check the other three IDE connectors. To avoid this delay, enter the BIOS Setup program and change the set...
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Tips and Tricks For Hardware Configuration
2008-01-05 07:35:00
A well-configured PC by itself offers great performance. The key lies in the choice of the components and their arrangement. Choice of CPU My suggestion for a CPU would be one from AMD. I choose AMD for the following reasons Price-to-performance ratio: Athlon processors beat the best from the Intel's equally clocked processors . Besides, they are cheaper than Intel's. Because they support DDR-RAM, the overall system cost is lower.True FSB speed of 200 MHz: Though Intel advertises an FSB of 800 MHz, its true FSB is only 200 MHz, which is the same as the latest AMD Athlong Processors. This is because not all subsystems of a PC can work at 800 MHz.DDR-RAM support: DDR-RAM all...
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User's guide to avoiding virus infections
2007-12-16 11:20:00
Computer viruses are everywhere! This guide will show you how to stay alert and how to avoid getting infections on your computer. Having an updated virus scanner is only a small part of this, there are many ways that you can prevent having viruses other than a virus scanner, as it will not always save you.Types of virusesThere are many type of viruses. Typical viruses are simply programs or scripts that will do various damage to your computer, such as corrupting files, copying itself into files, slowly deleting all your hard drive etc. This depends on the virus. Most viruses also mail themselves to other people in the address book. This way they spread really fast and appear at others' inboxes as too many people still fall for these. Most viruses will try to convince you to open the attachment, but I have never got one that tricked me. In fact, I found myself emailing people just to make sure they really did send me something. It does not hurt to be safe.WormsWorms are different ty...
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Fix Task Manager
2007-12-13 14:57:00
This is a windows system recovery freeware tool to enable disabled Windows Task Manager . Utility to fix error "Task manager has been disabled by your administrator". This utility enables Task Manager disabled by trojans or spyware. Software is a handy computer recovery and data safety software which allows you to safeguard your system privacy by enabling the Task Manager to view all the running processes in the background. Computer software tools helps to maintain your business continuity and allows you to work easily.Download herepassword: it-aid.blogspot.com

How to Remove JAY.EXE Virus
2007-12-11 15:24:00
To be able to locate all the mveo.exe and jay.exe files,1. open a windows explorer window2. click on tools then click folder options3. choose the view tab4. on the hidden files and folders menu tick on show hidden files and folders.5. uncheck hide extensions for known file types6. uncheck hide protected operating system files (recommended)7. click apply then okNext we will have to remove the jay.exe and mveo.exe files1. Press ctrl+alt+del to open taask manager2. In the processes tab look for the mveo.exe and end process.To delete all the jay.exe and mveo files, search for it using the search for files and folder option in the start menu.1. type jay.exe in the searchbar2. click more advanced option3. put a check on search hidden files and folders4. then click on start search5. delete all jay.exe entries6. repeat steps 1-5 to search for mveo.exe7. also delete autorun.inf fileTo delete registry entries1. click on start2. click on run3. in the run text box type regedit4. press ctrl+f a...
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How to remove TAGA XPRESS-ON KAMI
2007-12-11 15:17:00
MANUAL REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONSTerminating a Process This procedure terminates the normal process WSCRIPT.EXE, which is used by this malware to execute. Terminating this file also terminates the malware. Open Windows Task Manager.? On Windows 98 and ME, pressCTRL+ALT+DELETE? On Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003, pressCTRL+SHIFT+ESC, then click the Processes tab.In the list of running programs*, locate the process: WSCRIPT.EXE Select the malware process, then press either the End Task or the End Process button, depending on the version of Windows on your computer.To check if the malware process has been terminated, close Task Manager, and then open it again.Close Task Manager. *NOTE: On computers running Windows 98 and ME, Windows Task Manager may not show certain processes. You can use a third party process viewer such as Process Explorer to terminate the malware process. If the process you are looking for is not in the list displayed by Task Manager or Process Explorer, con...
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How to remove TAGA LIPA ARE! Virus
2007-12-11 15:12:00
Here are the directions on how to remove remove the TAGA LIPA ARE! virus. First thing is to get familiar with the ?virus?. The ?virus? file is FS6519.dll.vbs. It?s a VB Script that does nothing except make a copy of itself in all your drives and change the title of Internet Explorer to ?TAGA LIPA ARE!?. First, configure your folders to show system, OS and hidden files and file extensions. Remove/Delete C:WindowsFS6519.dll.vbs I would suggest using the Shift + Del here. Second, open regedit in the run command. Remove the registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Win dows/Current Version/Run/FS6519.dll Then Remove all copies of the file FS6519.dll.vbs and autorun.ini from all your drives. Again, I suggest using Shift + Del here. To restore the name of IE to Internet Explorer, change the value of HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Inte rnet Explorer/Main/Window Title from ?TAGA LIPA ARE!? to ?Internet Explorer? by double clicking the registry entry. And that?s it, the ?vir...
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Adobe Photoshop (Babe Tag)
2007-12-09 08:30:00
A tutorial on how you can create a stunning and yet simple babe tagClick here to view the tutorial
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Adobe Photoshop Tutorial (Simple Underwater)
2007-12-09 08:27:00
A tutorial to make a great but simple underwater tagClick here to view the tutorial
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Adobe Photoshop Tutorial (Using Pen Tool)
2007-12-09 08:23:00
A tutorial on how to use and create graphical designs using the Pen Tool Click here to view the tutorial
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