Codecs have been a problem for most users at one time or another. This is because there has never been an ‘out of the box’ working solution that the average computer user could install and just have everything work properly from the beginning. There are several decent codec package solutions out there, but none of them did everything I wanted. I was always in need of a tweak, adjustment, or even a re-installation just to get the codecs I needed/wanted and most of the time, the file still didn’t play properly. I’ve never claimed to be a media guru. My media experience prior to creating these packages was to doubleclick a file I downloaded and hope that it played. So with the help of the MSFN community, I decided to package up the bare minimum of codecs required by most computer users and share them with the rest of the world.

The installer will automatically remove most other popular codec releases from your computer before installing this concise yet comprehensive package. You won’t need to make any adjustments or tweaks to enjoy your media content immediately. Windows Media Player and Vista’s Media Center will instantly recognize all your files as playable.

It does not contain a media player and it does not associate filetypes. With this package installed you will be able to use any media player, limited only by the players’ capabilities, to play all movies and video clips. Streaming video is supported in several formats in all popular web browsers. Users of VCP have the ability to choose what is installed and where to install it using the public redistributable. After installation you can select to remove specific portions without removing the entire package. You can also re-add the removed items at any time.

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These components are tested on Vista Ultimate x64. This release is fully compatible with the 32bit codecs installed by the Vista Codec Package. It is fully uninstallable through the Windows interface.

Download : Vista Codec Package 4.7.3 Final | Mirror | Mirror

Download : Vista Codec x64 Components 1.5.2 Final | Mirror

Vista Codec Package 4.7.3 Final

Your Windows Mobile Smartphone is application locked, meaning that you can’t install unsigned applications, games or tweaks? No problem! In this little tutorial I will show you how you can application unlock your phone with a couple of simple Registry edits.

First you need a trusted Registry Editor for your Smartphone. I recommend the original “Regedit STG” from HTC. You can download it from here [3] or here [1] (please report if links are broken) or just Google for it.

After you have downloaded “Regedit STG” the application unlock process can start.

1) Simply put the *.zip file with the regeditSTG.exe in it with ActiveSync into a folder on your phone (but not onto the memory card).
2) Unzip the file with the *.zip program that comes with your phone.
3) Now start regeditSTG.exe and change the following Registry Keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\00001001 = 2
-> Change the value data from 2 to 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\00001005 = 16
-> Change the value data from 16 to 40

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\00001017 = 128
-> Change the value data from 128 to 144

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \Security\Policies\Policies
-> Add new value “0000101b”: Dword = 1

After you have done all these steps close Regedit STG with the task manager (TaskMan) of your phone and reboot. That’s it.
Your phone is now totally application unlocked.

References:
[1] http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=235408&view=findpost&p=708679
[2] http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=238545&view=findpost&p=726763
[3] http://wiki.spv-developers.com/index.php/HTC_Application_Unlock_Guide

Free Boot Disks IDE CDrom Drivers Included DOS 5.0 a b c
DOS 6.0
DOS 6.21
DOS 6.22
DOS 6.22 5 1/4 1.2 meg disk
Windows 95 Original | Mirror
Windows 95 Version B | Mirror
Windows 98 OEM | Mirror | Mirror 2
Windows 98 Custom, No Ramdrive | Mirror1 | 2 | 3
Windows 98 SE OEM | Mirror
Windows 98 SE Custom, No Ramdrive | Mirror1 | 2
Windows Me OEM | Mirror
Windows Me Custom, No Ramdrive | Mirror1 | 2

For starters this is still a new science and many people have had good luck with at least one of these methods and others have not. Note that flash drives are often also called thumb drives, keychain drives, pendrives, etc. A FEW THINGS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER IN ADVANCE.

1. Download termsvr.zip here
2. Extract Termsvr.zip to a temp directory
3. Start “Command Prompt” in Administrator mode (Run As Administrator)
4. Run the corresponding batch file for your Vista edition
5. Allow TCP Port 3389 on Windows Firewall or any other firewall product.
6. Done

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To earn your certification, enroll in MCITP training classes that focus on the designation you are targeting. CBT Planet offers numerous options to meet any learning style, time requirement, or budget. For corporations who need to train members of their IT staff, consider our onsite MCITP training programs as a cost-effective and speedy alternative to boot camps and night classes.

SYMPTOMS

In Windows Vista, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

CAUSE

This issue occurs if one of the following conditions is true:

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the PowerCfg command-line tool to enable the hibernation feature. To do this, follow these steps.

Note If the computer does not support the hibernation feature, you cannot enable the feature. For information about how to use the PowerCfg tool to determine whether the computer supports the hibernation feature, see the “More Information” section.

1.	Click Start, type command in the Start Search box, right-click Command Prompt in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue.
2.	At the command prompt, type powercfg /hibernate on.

MORE INFORMATION

You can also use the PowerCfg command-line tool to determine whether the computer supports the hibernation feature. To do this, follow these steps:

1.	Click Start, type command in the Start Search box, right-click Command Prompt in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
2.	At the command prompt, type powercfg /a.

The PowerCfg tool generates output that resembles the following:

The following sleep states are available on this system: Standby ( S1 S3 ) Hibernate Hybrid Sleep  The following sleep states are not available on this system: Standby (S2)  The system firmware does not support this standby state.

The sleep states that are listed as available and as not available vary, depending on the computer’s hardware.

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

928897 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928897/) The hybrid sleep feature and the hibernation feature in Windows Vista may become unavailable after you use the Disk Cleanup Tool

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Photoshop resetting settings When working from Windows, I use Photoshop to do much of my graphical work. Gimp is also a great equivalent for those who prefer working from Linux (can be used in Windows as well). A typical problem people encounter when playing around with Photoshop is that of changing the default settings during experimentation and then forgetting what the baseline setting were. If you have been messing with Photoshop for long enough, you know exactly what I mean.

Well, the good news is that there is a simple fix that allows you to reset all of your Photoshop CS2 or Photoshop CS3 settings and preferences back to factory default.

How to reset Photoshop preferences (In Windows):

1. First, hold down all three Ctrl+Alt+Shift buttons
2. Now “while keeping those button held,” simply open Photoshop or a file that opens with Photoshop
3. As Photoshop loads, you should get a prompt asking if you would like to “delete the Photoshop settings file”, Click yes

You should now have a fresh slate with all of the settings returned to their default.

Note: I have found that this process is kind of finicky and doesn’t always work. I have had the best results pressing Ctrl+Alt+Shift and clicking the photoshop shortcut from the start menu in Windows.

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Key is included in the rar file

Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2B4ZRG6K

Key

Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=E48P6RKE

1. Multi Meter
Comes in Dual/Quad Core version. I wish they had ONE only for both the Dual/Quad core. Anyway, its a simple Sidebar Gadget. Shows Cpu usage in percentage, Ram Usage in percent and Ram information individually too, in digits that is Total, used, left size. Comes with 100 Skins + background selection

Multi Meter (for Dual Core)
Multi Meter (for Quad Core)

2. All CPU Meter
If you don’t like Multi Meter. Here’s another alternative which is better looking and shows the CPU usage in graph form too. Also shows CPU temp but you need to run Speedfan in the background for that which isn’t bad at all.

Get it HERE

3. Battery Monitor
Displays the state of your laptop battery, and the remaining battery time if running on battery. The emaining battery time is refreshed every 20 seconds. Gadget color changes when battery is low.

Can be downloaded from,
Link - 1
Link - 2

4. Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor
The name says it! I love the radar-like display of it.

The Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor gadget uses a radar-like display to show available Wi-Fi networks (SSIDs) and their relative range. The main gadget face - when expanded off the sidebar - provides details on your connection and adapter, including SSID, channel, signal strength (current and history), IP address, and MAC address. A fly out window provides more granular details on available networks, including SSIDs, security settings, RSSI (in dBm or %), channels, BSSIDs (MAC Address), network types, and network modes. Statistical counters for the Wi-Fi adapter are also provided. Supports multiple Wi-Fi adapters. New 1.01 version (Jan. 18, 2008) removes dependency on User Account Control, fixes operation with different AV/firewall packages, and maintains settings across restarts.

Can be downloaded HERE