DOS Shortcuts

1. Ipconfig/all -> Display Connection Configuration
2. Ipconfig/flushdns -> Helps to Clear DNS cache
3. Ipconfig/displaydns -> Helps to display DNS cache information.
4. ipconfig/release -> Releases all IP address connections
5. ipconfig/renew -> Renews all IP address connections
6. ipconfig/registerdns -> Re-registers the DNS connections
7. ipconfig/setclassid -> Changes/Modifies DHCP class ID
8. control netconnections -> Netword Connections
9. netsetup.cpl -> Network setup wizard
10. ping www.facebook.com -> Tests the network connection
11. tracert -> Traces the route
12. netstat -> Displays the TCP/IP protocol sessions
13. arp -> Displays resolved MAC addresses

Remove Windows Genuine Advantage

Windows Genuine Advantage causes a lot of trouble in your computer system. It may cause major disturbances in your computer that may crash your computer. So, remove your Windows Genuine Advantage and be free of tension from those fears. So,
1. Goto Start and type "regedit"
2. Now goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon\Notify\
3. Delete Wgalogon key (all the files in this key are responsible to pop up during startup)
4. Goto Folder option and check "Show hidden files" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files."
5. Folder Option is in My Computer/Tools/Folder Options/View
6. Now, Goto Run and type "%systemroot%\system32\dllcache
7. Find "WgaTray.exe" and delete it.
8. Now, Press "Windows key + F" that is goto Search and search "All files and folders" and search for "Wga".
9. Then delete all the files found after search.
Lastly, If you are connected to Internet.
10. In Control Panel, and in "Windows Security Center" then change the setting of Automatic Updates to "Notify me but don't automatically download or install them" or you can "Turn off Automatic Updates".
(If Automatic Update is turned on, Windows may again install the files of Windows Genuine Advantage)

Increase Speed of MOZILLA FIREFOX

You can speed up MOZILLA FIREFOX to its extent by using some of the tips here..

1. On the URL Bar type "about:config" without quotes.
2. Find the following things and do as told by double clicking the Preference Name.
    1. network.http.max-connections – 48
    2. network.http.max-connections-per-server – 16
    3. network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy – 8
    4. network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server – 4
    5. network.http.pipelining – true
    6. network.http.pipelining.maxrequests – 100
    7. network.http.proxy.pipelining – true
3. One more thing:
    1. Right Click on anywhere on the screen and add a NEW INTEGER
    2. Name it “nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0”.

Improve XP shutdown speed

Improve your XP shutdown speed for faster shutdown...

There are 2 things you can do for faster XP shutdown performance...

1. Go to Start
2. Type "Regedit" without quotes.
3. Now, Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\
4. On the right side, Find "WaitToKillAppTimeout"
5. Double click on it and set Value Data to 1000
6. Click Ok.
7. Now, Search for HungAppTimeout.
8. Double click on it and set Value Data to 1000
9. Click OK
   Then,
1. Now, Goto HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop
2. On the right side, Find "WaitToKillAppTimeout"
3. Double click on it and set Value Data to 1000
4. Click OK
5. Now Find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control
6. On the right side, Find "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"
7. Double click on it and set Value Data to 1000
8. Click OK