XP PRO has a lot of fun utilities. One of the most useful ones I have found to date is the ability to remotely reboot a PC. There are 2 ways of doing this. You will need to have admin access to the PC to preform these actions. That being said, here is the first way to do it:
Right click my computer, choose manage.Highlight the Computer Management (Local) then click on Action, choose connect to another computer.In the window that opens fill in the machine name of the PC you want to connect to and click ok.Once connected right click on Computer Management (Remote machine name) and choose properties.Go to the "Advanced" tab and click the Settings button under Start up and recovery.Click on the Shutdown button.Under action choose what you want to do (you can log off current user, shut down, restart, or power down. you can also choose if you want to force all applications to close, close hung apps, or wait for all apps to close by themselves).
The second way... Remember dos... that good old thing. Open up a command prompt and enter in the following:
%windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -r -m \\Machinename. The command prompt has more switches and options. I highly suggest using shutdown.exe /? to see all the posibilities.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Remote Desktop Through Company Firewall
Remote Desktop Through Company Firewall
Dont wanna take any credit for this as i got this from another forum thought of it as quite informative so pastin it here
Note this tutorial is collection of tips I gathered from searching the internet and some credit is due to the original authors. None of which I know.
A lot of people I know love using the Windows Remote Desktop feature at work, however are prevented from connecting to their home computer because of the company firewall. This is because most corporate firewalls block port 3389 which Remote Desktop uses. Most just switch to VNC, however most find it slower than Remote Desktop.
This quick tutorial shows how (from a fire walled network that blocks port 3389) you can access your home computer using MS Remote Desktop.
*This tutorial assumes you have or know how to setup and dynamic DNS client if you need one
*Assumes you know how to setup port forwarding if you need to.
Because Remote Desktop is using port 3389 by default, it is not possible to go through a firewall. So you can use port 443. Because this port is always open on your companies firewall to allow https. (One would assume )
At your home PC:
1) Configure Your pc to allow Remote Connections in your System Properties (windows - Break) tab Remote. Check 'Allow users to connect remote to this computer.
2) (add users if needed)
3) According toCODEhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306759]
In the registry changeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber to 443 (click Decimal radio button first)
*Configure your firewall to allow traffic through port 443 (If you need to)
*Configure your route to forward port 443 to your computer (If you need to)
If you have IIS running you have to change the port number of https. because it is already listening on this port.C:\WINDOWS\system32\cscript.exe c:\inetpub\adminscripts\adsutil.vbs SET w3svc/1/SecureBindings ":444:"
Or just disable IIS Service
For your PC at work:
According toCODEhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304304
you can just type the port after the IP-Address of your home PC.
*Or if you have a Dynamic DNS Client such as No-IP or DynDNS you can type in that address.
AlternativelyYou can add the following to the rdp file. (which you can get to click on Save As on the tab General of Remote Desktop Connection)server port:i:443
Extra tip: to have access to your clients hard disk on your remote desktop, check Disk Drives on the tab Local Resources of Remote Desktop Connection
Dont wanna take any credit for this as i got this from another forum thought of it as quite informative so pastin it here
Note this tutorial is collection of tips I gathered from searching the internet and some credit is due to the original authors. None of which I know.
A lot of people I know love using the Windows Remote Desktop feature at work, however are prevented from connecting to their home computer because of the company firewall. This is because most corporate firewalls block port 3389 which Remote Desktop uses. Most just switch to VNC, however most find it slower than Remote Desktop.
This quick tutorial shows how (from a fire walled network that blocks port 3389) you can access your home computer using MS Remote Desktop.
*This tutorial assumes you have or know how to setup and dynamic DNS client if you need one
*Assumes you know how to setup port forwarding if you need to.
Because Remote Desktop is using port 3389 by default, it is not possible to go through a firewall. So you can use port 443. Because this port is always open on your companies firewall to allow https. (One would assume )
At your home PC:
1) Configure Your pc to allow Remote Connections in your System Properties (windows - Break) tab Remote. Check 'Allow users to connect remote to this computer.
2) (add users if needed)
3) According toCODEhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306759]
In the registry changeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber to 443 (click Decimal radio button first)
*Configure your firewall to allow traffic through port 443 (If you need to)
*Configure your route to forward port 443 to your computer (If you need to)
If you have IIS running you have to change the port number of https. because it is already listening on this port.C:\WINDOWS\system32\cscript.exe c:\inetpub\adminscripts\adsutil.vbs SET w3svc/1/SecureBindings ":444:"
Or just disable IIS Service
For your PC at work:
According toCODEhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304304
you can just type the port after the IP-Address of your home PC.
*Or if you have a Dynamic DNS Client such as No-IP or DynDNS you can type in that address.
AlternativelyYou can add the following to the rdp file. (which you can get to click on Save As on the tab General of Remote Desktop Connection)server port:i:443
Extra tip: to have access to your clients hard disk on your remote desktop, check Disk Drives on the tab Local Resources of Remote Desktop Connection
Release Codes, Read, and Learn
0-Day - Release of the same day;0-Sec - Instant release;AC3 - Audio Coding 3, audio codec, usually 5.1 audio channels;AFFiLS - Websites affiliated to the groups, where they put the releases;ANiME - Release of a anime movie;ASF - Advanced Streaming Format, audio/video compression codec based in MPEG-4;CE - Classical Edition, of a original movie;CLSC - Classical release;COLOUR EDiTiON - Release of a movie with edit in color level;COURiER - Dumper/racer of a groups, has the job of distribute the releases through websites;CUT/CUTED - Partial release of a movie;DC - Director's Cute, release of a movie with selections of the director's;DSYNCH - Not synchronized;DiRFiX - Fix of a release name;DiVX - Division X, compression video codec;DOWNSAMPLED - Manipulation of the video/audio format because of low bitrates;DUBBED - Movie with double language (original one or other);DUMP - Release transfer;DUMPER - Who makes the dumps;DUPE - Doubled release;DVDR - Release format fot a complete DVD or Downsampled;DVDRiP - Rip which source is the original DVD;DVDSCR/DVDSCREENER - Rip which source is a pre-release DVD.FiX - Correction for something;FS - Full screen, resolution 4:3;FTP - File Transfer Protocol, way of transfer files;FXP - File eXchange Protocol, way of share data through FTP;GRP.RQT - Group Request, request of a new release because some other is nuked;iNT, iNTERNAL - Internal release group, doesn't count for release races;LDRiP - Rip which source is a laser disc;LiMiTED - Release of a limited movie (in some theaters);NTSC - National Television System Committe, video stream system of South America and east Asia;NUKED - Bad release, release with problems;PAL - Phase Altering Line, stream video system of Europe;PROPER - Good release, substitutes a nuked release;PROMO - Promotional;REPACK - Repacked released;RETAiL - Rip which source is a commercial DVD;SRT - Sequense Real Time, text subtitles format;SUB - Text subtitles format;SYNCFiX - Synchronization fix;TS - Theather screener, movie recorded in theathers;VCD - Video Compact Disc, distibution of MPEG content;VCDRiP - Rip which source is a VCD;VHSRiP - Rip which source is a VHSWS - Wide Screen, resolution 16:9XViD - Video compression codec based in MPEG-4XXX - Porn release;
Reinstall Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Windows XP won't allow you to uninstall Internet Explorer. How can you fix the browser or even reinstall the program if it becomes corrupt?
If you don't yet have the very latest Internet Explorer, you can fix many problems by visiting
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
and updating to the latest version. If you're already up to date, however, the site won't let you reinstall the program. You need to fool the system into thinking you don't have the latest version.
Launch REGEDIT from the Start menu's Run dialog and navigate to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}. In the right-hand pane, double-click on the DWORD value IsInstalled and change it from 1 to 0 (no matter whether you choose Decimal or Hexadecimal). Close REGEDIT and go to the Windows update site again. Now it should let you "update" IE and, with luck, fix the problems.
By the way, you can do the same thing if you need to repair Outlook Express, but at the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}.
If you don't yet have the very latest Internet Explorer, you can fix many problems by visiting
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
and updating to the latest version. If you're already up to date, however, the site won't let you reinstall the program. You need to fool the system into thinking you don't have the latest version.
Launch REGEDIT from the Start menu's Run dialog and navigate to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}. In the right-hand pane, double-click on the DWORD value IsInstalled and change it from 1 to 0 (no matter whether you choose Decimal or Hexadecimal). Close REGEDIT and go to the Windows update site again. Now it should let you "update" IE and, with luck, fix the problems.
By the way, you can do the same thing if you need to repair Outlook Express, but at the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}.
Keyboard Shortcuts, must read
Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. I use the following keyboard shortcuts every day:
Windows key + R = Run menu
This is usually followed by:cmd = Command Promptiexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorercompmgmt.msc = Computer Managementdhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Managementdnsmgmt.msc = DNS Managementservices.msc = Serviceseventvwr = Event Viewerdsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computersdssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and ServicesWindows key + E = Explorer
ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
Windows key + Break = System properties
Windows key + F = Search
Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + X = cut
CTRL + V = paste
Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program.
Keyboard Shortcuts
[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
[F1] Open Help for active application
Windows+M Minimize all open windows
Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
acessability shortcuts
Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
explorer shortcuts
END....... Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME....... Display the top of the active window.
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.
Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
devmgmt.msc = Device Managermsinfo32 = System Informationcleanmgr = Disk Cleanupntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)mmc = Microsoft Management Consoleexcel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)notepad = Notepadwordpad = WordPadcalc = Calculatormsmsgs = Windows Messengermspaint = Microsoft Paintwmplayer = Windows Media Playerrstrui = System Restorenetscp6 = Netscape 6.xnetscp = Netscape 7.xnetscape = Netscape 4.xwaol = America Onlinecontrol = Opens the Control Panelcontrol printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
internetbrowser
type in u're adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]add www. and .com to word and go to it
Windows key + R = Run menu
This is usually followed by:cmd = Command Promptiexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorercompmgmt.msc = Computer Managementdhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Managementdnsmgmt.msc = DNS Managementservices.msc = Serviceseventvwr = Event Viewerdsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computersdssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and ServicesWindows key + E = Explorer
ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
Windows key + Break = System properties
Windows key + F = Search
Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + X = cut
CTRL + V = paste
Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program.
Keyboard Shortcuts
[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
[F1] Open Help for active application
Windows+M Minimize all open windows
Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
acessability shortcuts
Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
explorer shortcuts
END....... Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME....... Display the top of the active window.
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.
Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
devmgmt.msc = Device Managermsinfo32 = System Informationcleanmgr = Disk Cleanupntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)mmc = Microsoft Management Consoleexcel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)notepad = Notepadwordpad = WordPadcalc = Calculatormsmsgs = Windows Messengermspaint = Microsoft Paintwmplayer = Windows Media Playerrstrui = System Restorenetscp6 = Netscape 6.xnetscp = Netscape 7.xnetscape = Netscape 4.xwaol = America Onlinecontrol = Opens the Control Panelcontrol printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
internetbrowser
type in u're adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]add www. and .com to word and go to it
Keyboard Shortcuts, Microsoft Word
Keyboard Shortcuts, Microsoft Word
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Microsoft Word
CTRL and A Selects all in the current document.CTRL and B Bold text.CTRL and C Copies the item or text to the Clipboard and can be pasted using CTRL and V.CTRL and D Displays the Font dialogue box.CTRL and E Centre Alignment.CTRL and F Displays the Find dialog box, to search the current document.CTRL and G Displays the Go to dialog box, to go to a specific location in the current document.CTRL and H Displays the Replace dialogue box.CTRL and I Italic text.CTRL and J Full Justification.CTRL and K Create HyperlinkCTRL and L Left AlignmentCTRL and M TabCTRL and N Creates a new document.CTRL and O Displays the Open File dialogue box.CTRL and P Displays the Print dialog box.CTRL and R Right Alignment.CTRL and S Displays the Save dialog box.CTRL and U Underline textCTRL and V Pastes the copied item or text from the Clipboard into the current position in the document.CTRL and X Cuts the item or text selected to the Clipboard.CTRL and Y Redo the last undone action.CTRL and Z Undoes the last action.CTRL and ENTER Insert Page Break.CTRL and F2 Show Print preview.CTRL and F4 Closes the active document window.CTRL and F6 Opens the next document window.
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Microsoft WordF1 key Get help or use the Office assistant.SHIFT and F1 Key Context sensitive help.F2 Key Move text or image.SHIFT and F2 Key Copy Text.F3 Key Insert an autotext entry.SHIFT and F3 Key Change the case of the selected text.F4 Key Perform last action again.SHIFT and F4 Key Perform a Find or Go to action again.F5 Key Displays the Go to dialogue box, from here you can also Find and Replace.SHIFT and F5 Key Move to a previous revision.F6 Key Go to the next frame or pane.SHIFT and F6 Key Go to the previous frame or pane.F7 Key Launch the Spell checker.SHIFT and F7 Key Launch the Thesaurus.F8 Key Extend the current selection.SHIFT and F8 Key Shrink the current selection.F9 Key Update the selected fields.SHIFT and F9 Key Switch between a field code and it's result.F10 Key Activate the menu bar.SHIFT and F10 Key Display a Shortcut Menu. Same as right clicking.F11 Key Go to the next field.SHIFT and F11 Key Go to the previous field.F12 Key Save file As, equivalent to tools menu.SHIFT and F12 Key Save document, equivalent to tools menu
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Microsoft Word
CTRL and A Selects all in the current document.CTRL and B Bold text.CTRL and C Copies the item or text to the Clipboard and can be pasted using CTRL and V.CTRL and D Displays the Font dialogue box.CTRL and E Centre Alignment.CTRL and F Displays the Find dialog box, to search the current document.CTRL and G Displays the Go to dialog box, to go to a specific location in the current document.CTRL and H Displays the Replace dialogue box.CTRL and I Italic text.CTRL and J Full Justification.CTRL and K Create HyperlinkCTRL and L Left AlignmentCTRL and M TabCTRL and N Creates a new document.CTRL and O Displays the Open File dialogue box.CTRL and P Displays the Print dialog box.CTRL and R Right Alignment.CTRL and S Displays the Save dialog box.CTRL and U Underline textCTRL and V Pastes the copied item or text from the Clipboard into the current position in the document.CTRL and X Cuts the item or text selected to the Clipboard.CTRL and Y Redo the last undone action.CTRL and Z Undoes the last action.CTRL and ENTER Insert Page Break.CTRL and F2 Show Print preview.CTRL and F4 Closes the active document window.CTRL and F6 Opens the next document window.
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Microsoft WordF1 key Get help or use the Office assistant.SHIFT and F1 Key Context sensitive help.F2 Key Move text or image.SHIFT and F2 Key Copy Text.F3 Key Insert an autotext entry.SHIFT and F3 Key Change the case of the selected text.F4 Key Perform last action again.SHIFT and F4 Key Perform a Find or Go to action again.F5 Key Displays the Go to dialogue box, from here you can also Find and Replace.SHIFT and F5 Key Move to a previous revision.F6 Key Go to the next frame or pane.SHIFT and F6 Key Go to the previous frame or pane.F7 Key Launch the Spell checker.SHIFT and F7 Key Launch the Thesaurus.F8 Key Extend the current selection.SHIFT and F8 Key Shrink the current selection.F9 Key Update the selected fields.SHIFT and F9 Key Switch between a field code and it's result.F10 Key Activate the menu bar.SHIFT and F10 Key Display a Shortcut Menu. Same as right clicking.F11 Key Go to the next field.SHIFT and F11 Key Go to the previous field.F12 Key Save file As, equivalent to tools menu.SHIFT and F12 Key Save document, equivalent to tools menu
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Excel 2000 - Movement
F1 Key HelpF2 Key Edit current CellF5 Key GotoF7 Key Spell CheckF12 Key Save file asCTRL and A Select entire worksheet.CTRL and B Toggle Bold Text.CTRL and C Copies the item or items selected to the Clipboard and can be pasted using CTRL and V.CTRL and F Displays the Find dialog box.CTRL and H Displays the Replace dialog box.CTRL and I Toggles Italic Text.CTRL and N New File.CTRL and O Open File.CTRL and P Print.CTRL and S Save File.CTRL and U Toggles Underlined Text.CTRL and V Paste the contents of the clipboard.CTRL and X Cut the selected item.CTRL and Y Redo the last undone actionCTRL and Z Undoes the last action.CTRL and 1 Displays Format Cells Dialogue BoxCTRL and 5 Toggles Strikethrough Text
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Excel 2000 - FormulasALT and = AutosumALT and F8 MacrosCTRL and ; Insert Current DateCTRL and : Insert Current Time
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Excel 2000 - MovementLeft Arrow One Cell Left (also SHIFT and TAB)Right Arrow One Cell Right (also TAB)Up Arrow One Cell UpDown Arrow One Cell DownHome Go to End of rowCTRL and left Arrow Go to End of ColumnCTRL and Home Go to Top of Worksheet (A1)CTRL and End Go to End of WorksheetCTRL and PAGE-DOWN Go to Next Worksheet
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Excel 2000 - Cell SelectionCTRL and Spacebar Select the entire ColumnSHIFT and Spacebar Select the entire RowCTRL and A Select Entire WorksheetSHIFT and Left Cursor Select all cells to the left of the active oneSHIFT and Right Cursor Select all cells to the right of the active one
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Excel 2000 - FormulasALT and = AutosumALT and F8 MacrosCTRL and ; Insert Current DateCTRL and : Insert Current Time
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Excel 2000 - MovementLeft Arrow One Cell Left (also SHIFT and TAB)Right Arrow One Cell Right (also TAB)Up Arrow One Cell UpDown Arrow One Cell DownHome Go to End of rowCTRL and left Arrow Go to End of ColumnCTRL and Home Go to Top of Worksheet (A1)CTRL and End Go to End of WorksheetCTRL and PAGE-DOWN Go to Next Worksheet
Keyboard Shortcuts Result in Excel 2000 - Cell SelectionCTRL and Spacebar Select the entire ColumnSHIFT and Spacebar Select the entire RowCTRL and A Select Entire WorksheetSHIFT and Left Cursor Select all cells to the left of the active oneSHIFT and Right Cursor Select all cells to the right of the active one
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