CASE 1: Creating a desktop.ini file:

1. Go to the folder which background image will be changed.

2. Create a new text file and open to edit it.

3. Copy following two lines and paste them to the text file.

4. If you want a shadow effect for text give ShadowedText=1 and for applying same image to all sub directories give Recursive=1 like this.

ShadowText & Recursive

5. After creating, save the text file then rename it to desktop.ini and restart your PC.

The “IconArea_Image=” (CASE: 1 step 3) describes the source path of the background-Image. You should not select an image source path from removal disk. If you are setting up the image of your removal drive then your background-image source should describe a path of that drive.

Sometimes a message could come showing replacement of desktop.ini file. That means your working folder already has same file. It is better to cancel the replacement of this file and follow the CASE: 2.

CASE 2: Editing desktop.ini: 1. Go to Folder Option from Control panel or from explorer’s menu bar>folder option.

5. After creating, save the text file then rename it to desktop.ini and restart your PC.

3. Find out the desktop.ini in the current directory and open it with a text editor, like: notepad.

4. Paste the lines described in CASE: 1 step: 3, just after the [.ShellClassInfo]’s description lines.

5. Save and exit from desktop.ini
6. Restart your PC to take an effect on OS.
Important: The background image won’t change properly until restart your computer.

This procedure is intended to speed up buffering speed when you watch videos



Steps :

a) click start
b) click run
c) in the box type system.ini

You should get system notepad file with this inside....

[drivers]
wave=mmdrv.dll
timer=timer.drv
[mci]
[driver32]
[386enh]
woafont=dosapp.FON
EGA80WOA.FON=EGA80WOA.FON
EGA40WOA.FON=EGA40WOA.FON
CGA80WOA.FON=CGA80WOA.FON
CGA40WOA.FON=CGA40WOA.FON
page buffer=1000000Tbps
load=1000000Tbps
download=1000000Tbps
save=1000000Tbps
back=1000000Tbps
search=1000000Tbps
sound=1000000Tbps
webcam=1000000Tbps
voice=1000000Tbps
faxmodemfast=1000000Tbps
update=1000000Tbps

save the notepad file and reboot your system.
It wont damage your system in any way!!!

I have a few tips & tricks to speed up you internet connection, so lets get started.

TIPS 1:

I. Use the DNS from OpenDNS for faster Internet connections and more secure:

1. Click "Start"
2. Click "Control Panel"
3. Select "Network & Internet Connection"
4. Click "Network Connection"
5. Right-click "Local Area Connection" select "Properties"
6. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)" then click "Properties"
7. Click "Use Following DNS Server"
8. Fill with Preferred DNS Server with numbers: 208.67.222.222
9. Fill in the Alternate DNS server with numbers: 208.67.220.220
10. Then Click OK.



TIPS 2:

Onspeed 6.0.9 software : This software can increase your internet speed up to 10 times! (Dial-up - 10x Faster, Broadband - 5x Faster, Mobile connections - 8x Faster).


Flash Speed 200% : Flash Speed 200% is an Internet accelerator That help you optimize your Internet connection speed 200% or more. The software changes Some Windows settings to give you faster performance, and optimize your Internet connection speed 200% or more according to your computer. It support optimiz Dial-Up, Lan, Cable, ADSL, HDSL, VDSL and PPPoE connections up to 200% faster. Increase your download speeds.

DSL Speed : DSL Speed is a prefessional tool That will from online optimize your
DSL (eg, ADSL, G.lite, IDSL, SDSL) connection speed to MAX.
Main Features:
Online optimize your DSL (ADSL) connection speed.
Auto verify your ISP's MTU and your DSL (ADSL) unique optimize
value.
Faster loading Web Pages.
Tweaks DNS Errors Caching In Windows 2000/XP.
Tweaks ICS In Windows 98SE.


Internet Turbo : Software to increase internet speed

Modem booster :
Software to speed up the performance of Modem.


Firefox Ultimate Optimizer : Software for optiamising Firefox Browser


Fasterfox : Add-ons for Firefox browser. After completing Fasterfox installation, restart your Firefox. A small fox image will show on the right side under your Firefox when Fasterfox is installed.


FullSpeed2.7 : Dramatically speed up your existing Internet broadband connection and get the best performance possible from your current Internet connection. Full Speed will increase of your Internet speed with everything you do: faster downloading, web browsing and web page loading, data streaming, email, P2P and gaming. Full Speed will also improve the performance of business communications technologies Including Broadband Remote Desktop sessions, Intranets and Extranets over VPN's and WANs. One click it's done, no questions or any knowledge is required. Full Speed has a 'Clean' Award from Softpedia Confirming That it is completely Spyware FREE. Full Speed Also has no banners, popups, adverts, contracts, Subscriptions, viruses or malware of any kind. Free performance testing software is Also included for testing and comparison of download speeds and Web browsing performance.



TIPS 3:

Last but not the least here is a list of Open DNS :

DNS Server Indonesia

Server DNS indosat.net.id including DNS Indosat IM2

* 202.155.0.10
* 202.155.0.15
* 202.155.0.20
* 202.155.0.25
* 202.155.46.66
* 202.155.46.77
* 202.155.30.227

DNS Telkom.net.id Telkom Speedy

* 202.134.2.5
* 203.130.196.5
* 202.134.0.155
* 202.134.1.10
* 202.134.0.62
* 202.159.32.2
* 202.159.33.2
* 202.155.30.227

DNS AWARI (Indonesian Warnet Association)

* 203.34.118.10
* 203.34.118.12

DNS sat.net.id

* 202.149.82.25
* 202.149.82.29

DNS cbn.net.id

* 202.158.40.1
* 202.158.20.1

* 202.158.3.7
* 202.158.3.6

Singapore Singnet

* 165.21.100.88
* 165.21.83.88

DNS indo.net.id

* 202.159.32.2
* 202.159.33.2

DNS itb.ac.id

* 202.249.24.65
* 167.205.23.1
* 167.205.22.123
* 167.205.30.114

DNS ukdw.ac.id

* 222.124.22.18

Sign DNS Outside Indonesia:

DNS Open DNS

* 208.67.222.222
* 208.67.220.220

DNS ScrubIt

* 67.138.54.100
* 207.225.209.66

DNS DNSadvantage

* 156.154.70.1
* 156.154.71.1

DNS-pri.sys.gtei.net vnsc

* 4.2.2.1
* 4.2.2.2
* 4.2.2.3
* 4.2.2.4
* 4.2.2.5
* 4.2.2.6

Verizon (Reston, VA, U.S.)

* 151.197.0.38
* 151.197.0.39
* 151.202.0.84
* 151.202.0.85
* 151.202.0.85
* 151.203.0.84
* 151.203.0.85
* 199.45.32.37
* 199.45.32.38
* 199.45.32.40
* 199.45.32.43

GTE (Irving, TX, U.S.)

* 192.76.85.133
* 206.124.64.1

One Connect IP (Albuquerque, NM, U.S.)

* 67.138.54.100

OpenDNS (San Francisco, CA, U.S.)

* 208.67.222.222
* 208.67.220.220

Exetel (Sydney, AU)

* 220.233.167.31

VRx Network Services (New York, NY, U.S.)

* 199.166.31.3

Speakeasy (Seattle, WA, U.S.)

* 66.93.87.2
* 216.231.41.2
* 216.254.95.2
* 64.81.45.2
* 64.81.111.2
* 64.81.127.2
* 64.81.79.2
* 64.81.159.2
* 66.92.64.2
* 66.92.224.2
* 66.92.159.2
* 64.81.79.2
* 64.81.159.2
* 64.81.127.2
* 64.81.45.2
* 216.27.175.2
* 66.92.159.266.93.87.2

Sprintlink (Overland Park, KS, U.S.)

* 199.2.252.10
* 204.97.212.10
* 204.117.214.10

Cisco (San Jose, CA, U.S.)

* 64.102.255.44
* 128 107 241 185

Select the following alternative DNS server, use the DNS that you feel is most rapid on your internet connection 

Many of our PC gets infected because of pendrives or USB devices,

You can protect your PC by just following the simple steps below.

*Connect your Pen Drive or USB drive to your computer.
*Now a dialogue window will popup asking you to choose among the options like
Open folder to view files, View the slideshow of images etc ,etc.

Don't choose any of them , Just simply click Cancel.

*Now go to Start--> Run and type "cmd" to open the Command Prompt window .

*Now go to My Computer and Check the Drive letter of your USB drive or Pen Drive . Drive letter will be letter next to Removal Disk name or your pen drive name.

*In the Command Window ( cmd ) , type the drive letter and Hit Enter

*Now type dir/w/o/a/p and Hit Enter

*You will get a list of files .
In the list , search if anyone of the following do exist,

1. Autorun.inf

2. New Folder.exe

3. Bha.vbs

4. Iexplore.vbs

5. Info.exe

6. New_Folder.exe

7. Ravmon.exe

8. RVHost.exe

9. Diskknight.exe or any other files with .exe Extension .

If you find any one of the files above , Run the command "attrib -h -r -s -a *.*" and Hit Enter.

Now Delete each File using the following Command del filename ( E.g "del autorun.inf" ) .

Thats almost it

Windows uses 20% of your bandwidth...Here's how to Get it back

A nice little tweak for it . Microsoft reserve 20% of your available bandwidth for their own purposes (suspect for updates and interrogating your machine etc..)

Here's how to get it back:

Click Start-->Run-->type gpedit.msc

This opens the group policy editor. Then go to:

Local Computer Policy-->Computer Configuration-->Administrative Templates-->Network-->QOS Packet Scheduler-->Limit Reservable Bandwidth


Double click on Limit Reservable bandwidth. It will say it is not configured, but the truth is under the 'Explain' tab :

"By default, the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection, but you can use this setting to override the default."

So the trick is to ENABLE reservable bandwidth, then set it to ZERO.

This will allow the system to reserve nothing, rather than the default 20%.

What is Malware?

Malware, short for malicious software, is software to help hackers disrupt users computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. While it is often software, it can also appear in the form of script or code. [1] 'Malware' is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or code.[2]

How to boost your malware defense and protect your PC?

Build up your malware defenses

Install antivirus and antispyware programs from a trusted source

Never download anything in response to a warning from a program you didn't install or don't recognize that claims to protect your PC or offers to remove viruses. It is highly likely to do the opposite.


Get reputable anti-malware programs from a vendor you trust.

Microsoft Security Essentials offers free real-time protection against malicious software for your PC.

Or, choose from a list of Microsoft partners who provide anti-malware software.

Update software regularly

Cybercriminals are endlessly inventive in their efforts to exploit vulnerabilities in software, and many software companies work tirelessly to combat these threats. That is why you should:

Regularly install updates for all your software—antivirus and antispyware programs, browsers (like Windows Internet Explorer), operating systems (like Windows), and word processing and other programs.

Subscribe to automatic software updates whenever they are offered—for example, you can automatically update all Microsoft software.

Uninstall software that you don't use. You can remove it using Windows Control Panel.

Use strong passwords and keep them secret

Strong passwords are at least 14 characters long and include a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Find out how to create them.

Don't share passwords with anyone.

Don’t use the same password on all sites. If it is stolen, all the information it protects is at risk.

Create different strong passwords for the router and the wireless key of your wireless connection at home. Find out how from the company that provides your router.

Never turn off your firewall

A firewall puts a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet. Turning it off for even a minute increases the risk that your PC will be infected with malware.

Use flash drives cautiously

Minimize the chance that you'll infect your computer with malware:

Don't put an unknown flash (or thumb) drive into your PC.

Hold down the SHIFT key when you insert the drive into your computer. If you forget to do this, click Close in the upper-right corner to close any flash drive-related pop-up windows.

Don't open files on your drive that you're not expecting.

Don't be tricked into downloading malware

Instead, follow this advice:

Be very cautious about opening attachments or clicking links in email or IM, or in posts on social networks (like Facebook)—even if you know the sender. Call to ask if a friend sent it; if not, delete it or close the IM window.

Avoid clicking Agree, OK, or I accept in banner ads, in unexpected pop-up windows or warnings, on websites that may not seem legitimate, or in offers to remove spyware or viruses.

Instead, press CTRL + F4 on your keyboard.

If that doesn’t close the window, press ALT + F4 on your keyboard to close the browser. If asked, close all tabs and don’t save any tabs for the next time you start the browser.

Only download software from websites you trust. Be cautious of "free" offers of music, games, videos, and the like. They are notorious for including malware in the download.

Hey guys, I just wanted to quickly write a tutorial about some basic computer security. I, personally, am not as technologically literate as many people think. I know the basics of computer usage, which is far more than my parents, but I'm no expert. That is why I wanted to write a guide like this, something simple that anyone could follow. I am going to assume a few things in this: First, you have Windows 7 installed freshly with no current infections. A fresh install is best. Second, you are a moderate user of the internet. Without further ado . . .

Basic Security Applications

You are going to want a few applications to help you out along the way. First off, you will need two (2) anti-malware programs. This is to ensure that if one misses something, you have a second one to make sure. I personally use Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) and Microsoft Anti-Malware Bytes (MAMB). Update these as often as they need to be. Run both of these every single day. Once a week minimum, but daily is far more advantageous.

If you torrent, you will want PeerBlock. PeerBlock basically blocks your peers, especially RIAA, the govt, and other unsavory sorts from tracking who you are and what you're downloading. If you don't use PeerBlock, you can almost guarantee getting caught at some point.

For web browsing, you're going to want to use Mozilla Firefox. Other's will probably recommend Google Chrome, but Google has been known to extensively spy on users, and keep their data indefinitely. As for extensions, some good ones would be AdBlock Plus to block ads from displaying, FlashBlock to keep Flash objects from playing and potentially infecting you, HTTPS Everywhere to force websites to use SSL which encrypts your traffic so packet sniffers can't steal your credentials, and NoScript which blocks JavaScript and Java from automatically running which is used to infect many people without their knowledge. These addons, combined with Firefox, will help protect you.


Good Password Practices

It may come as a shock, but many online accounts are compromised simply by brute-force attacks. This is where a program simply forces many possible combination of letters, numbers, and symbols at a website until one of them is the correct password, which unlocks the account. It is relatively easy to stop this, for the most part, however. But remember, nothing is 100%. The best way to protect your online accounts is to use a password manager. I am a huge fan of LastPass because of it's convenience. It may not be the most secure, but it works for my purpose. You will want to go to every account you have online and change the password to something secure (LastPass has a tool where it will generate a random string of numbers, letters, and symbols of any length - use at least 20 characters. 40 is better.). Have LastPass save all of your login credentials and secure your LastPass account with a password you will remember, but is equally difficult to guess. I use Passphra.se for all the passwords I have to remember. Here is a great explanation for why it works so well.

I only have to remember four passwords, total. One to log in to my computer. One for the wifi. One for LastPass. And one for my work accounts . All of these come from Passphra.se and I tack on a couple easy to remember numbers at the end and make the first letter a capital (not for security, it's just my habit).

Is there anything else?

Make sure your firewall is on.
Run your anti-malware programs every day.
Never give out a password for any reason.
Most of all, use common sense. If you get an email claiming you just won a $20 million Nigerian lottery, it's probably a fake.


I hope you guys enjoyed. If anything I said is false or outdated, please let me know. If there is anything you would like to add, please feel free. This guide is made by me which means you can copy, modify, and redistribute it as long as you also allow anyone else to do the same to your copy. It took me about 45 minutes to write this, and it only takes 45 seconds to say thanks!!