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Current date/time is Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:34 pm

Tutorials

  • IMPORTANT & Tutorial
  • 20090908
    This is a library of freeware products and software alternatives for paid products.

    Full addresses are beside its titles, to unmask links so you may see clearly where you are going.

    3D Graphics:
    3DVia http://www.3dvia.com/software/3dvia-shape/
    Anim8or - http://www.anim8or.com/
    Art Of Illusion - http://www.artofillusion.org/
    Blender - http://www.blender.org/

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 323
  • 20090706
    Please use ERUNT to backup the Registry. Optionally, you can Create a Restore Point. Please do either one of these before doing any Registry fix in this tutorial list or anywhere else on this site. The Terms of Use of this site states that we are not responsible for any damages to your computer as a result of you following our tips and advice. We are here to help you. Feel free to ask questions at any time in any tutorial, or via PM. We will try to answer any...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 0 - Views: 146
  • 20090404
    Go to Microsoft Fix it Solution Center to see the list of different errors that can be solved. Have Microsoft solve your problems for you!

    by Techknow_Ryan - Comments: 0 - Views: 157
  • 20090326
    Not only do you get the chance to clean up the temporary files on your disk, you also can delete old System Restore points.

    1. Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup.
    2. Select C drive and click OK.
    3. Select the More Options tab.
    4. Under System Restore, click on Clean up....
    5. You will be prompted. Click Yes.
    6. When...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 0 - Views: 121
  • 20090326
    :star: BACKUP THAT DATA - Backing up your files is critical when using a computer.

    • Cobian Backup
    • Windows Vista Backup: Click start and enter "Backup" in to the search box then click on "Backup and Restore Center."
    • Loads of files? Use Elephant Drive

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 0 - Views: 97
  • 20090322
    If you have installed Internet Explorer 8 and if you have any problem
    with using it then you can easily remove IE8 by this KB fix it (957700)

    Microsoft has just released another Fix it Knowledge Base (KB) article which Uninstalls Internet Explorer 8.

    When
    you remove Internet Explorer 8, your earlier version of Internet
    Explorer is restored with your customizations (such as add-ins,
    Favorites, and your home page).

    To remove IE8 automatically download below file and run it.


    Download now. >>

    by Mr Spark - Comments: 1 - Views: 180
  • 20090309
    How to enable the Windows Aero theme in Windows Vista Home Basic



    Overview

    This guide will teach you how to enable Windows Aero in Windows Vista Home Basic.

    Process

    • Click on the Start button, then enter regedit in the Search box. Click on Registry Editor that appears in the pane.
    • Navigate to the following registry key
      Code:
      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 4 - Views: 141
  • 20090322
    Windows Operating system allows user to create multiple user account to display in login screen.

    But you can hide a particular user account or you can create a Hidden
    user account.


    First you have to create a User account to make it Hidden in Login
    screen. (follow the steps below for Windows Vista and Windows 7)

    Control panel > User Account and Family Safety > Add or Remove User Account

    by Mr Spark - Comments: 0 - Views: 117
  • 20090315
    How to Enable Direct Memory Access on all drives



    Guide Overview

    The purpose of this guide is to teach you how to Enable DMA on all drives.

    Instructions

    1. Navigate to your control panel. You can do this by either the Start Menu-->Control Panel or Click on the link listed in My Computer.


    2. Double click your system icon, to bring up the system...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 0 - Views: 108
  • 20090107
    affraid Oh NO!!!

    MOTHERBOARD Troubleshooting 101

    HMOS WARNING:

    The edges of metal panels can cut skin. Be careful not to slide skin along any interior metal edge of the computer.


    !!!YOU MUST FIRST GROUND THE BOARD BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING!!!
    -Unplug the computer after first shutting down. Then, hold in the power button for five seconds, which helps to ground the board.

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 161
  • 20090109
    This article explains what the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is and how to use it to remove malware and worms from your computer!

    HMOS Recommendation: Use tool freely!

    Window Malicious Software Removal Tool Homepage and Download Link

    The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is...
    A free tool now provided through Microsoft Windows Update, usually second Tuesday...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 152
  • 20090109
    Using MSCONFIG


    • Launch MSCONFIG by typing MSCONFIG in Start>Run
    • Click on the Tools tab. Scroll down till you find "Disable UAC" . Click on that line.
    • Press the Launch button.
    • A CMD window will open. When the command is done, you can close the window.
    • Close MSCONFIG. You need to reboot the computer for changes to apply.
    • You can re-enable UAC by selecting the "Enable UAC" line and then clicking on the Launch button....

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 257
  • 20090131
    WHAT: While in Windows XP Professional, I had noticed a trend that ALL CDs/DVDs like to play immediately when they are plugged in. The following is a tutorial showing how to disable autoplay in Windows XP Professional, and to help boost your prevention of viruses/malware. The method they use is to 'autoplay' their own virus. This is through a control INF file. It is usually stored as a random action.

    WHEN: Viruses can use this method at any time.

    by Techknow_Ryan - Comments: 1 - Views: 145
  • 20090131
    Windows Vista:

    • Open up the Start Menu and right-click on "Computer", and then select "Properties".
    • This will take you into the System area of Control Panel. Click on the "Advanced system settings" on the left hand side.
    • Now select the "System Protection" tab to get to the System Restore section.
    • Click the "Create" button to create a new restore point. You'll be
      prompted for a name, and you might want to give it a useful name that
      you'll be able to easily identify...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 133
  • 20090131
    Disable autoplay in Vista. Real simple, real easy:

    Open your Control Panel, and then click on "Play CDs or other media automatically" to open the autoplay dialog.
    Arrow Uncheck the box next to "Use autoplay for all media and devices"

    :star: If this does not seem to work, then download a registry tweak...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 145
  • 20090205
    The following is a list of services that can be set to manual in Windows 7. Keep in mind, this is only a tweaking tutorial.

    Right click on your Computer icon, either on your desktop or in the start menu. Then click manage. Now go to Services & Applications > Services.

    Alternatively, you can open the services panel by clicking the start menu and pointing to Run. When the run box appears, type in services.msc and click OK. Or, type in services.msc in the search box on the start menu.

    SAFE...

    by Techknow_Ryan - Comments: 1 - Views: 195
  • 20090205
    The following is a list of services that can be set to manual in Windows Vista. Keep in mind, this is only a tweaking tutorial.

    Right click on your Computer icon, either on your desktop or in the start menu. Then click manage. Now go to Services & Applications > Services.

    Alternatively, you can open the services panel by clicking the start
    menu and pointing to Run. When the run box appears, type in services.msc and click OK. Or, type in services.msc in the search box on the start menu.

    by Techknow_Ryan - Comments: 1 - Views: 165
  • 20090205
    The following is a list of services that can be set to manual in Windows XP. Keep in mind, this is only a tweaking tutorial.

    Right click on your My Computer icon, either on your desktop or in the start menu. Then click manage. Now go to Services & Applications > Services.


    SAFE SERVICES TO SET TO MANUAL
    Exclamation WARNING

    by Techknow_Ryan - Comments: 1 - Views: 207
  • 20090205
    The following is from the makers of SmitFraudFix. HMOS is not affiliated with the makers of SmitFraudFix.

    Advanced Antivirus, AdwarePunisher,
    AdwareSheriff, AlphaCleaner, AntiSpyCheck, AntiSpyware Expert,
    Antispyware Soldier, AntiVermeans, AntiVermins, AntiVerminser,
    AntiVirGear, Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2010, Antivirus 360, AntiVirus
    Lab 2009, Antivirus Master, Antivirus Sentry, Antivirus XP 2008,
    AntivirusGolden, AVGold, Awola,...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 213
  • 20090218
    Visual users click here for the video tutorial by Vimeo

    ShadowExplorer

    WHAT IS IT?
    ShadowExplorer shows you the shadow copies created by the
    Windows Vista Volume Shadow Copy Service. It's especially designed for
    users of both of the Windows Vista Home editions, who don't have access to the shadow copies
    by default. This tool is also useful for users of other editions of Windows Vista.

    FEATURES:

    • Shows available point-in-time copies
    • Browse through...

    by Techknow_Ryan - Comments: 1 - Views: 136
  • 20090220
    How to use a bookmark link in web pages that safely sets up a bookmark in the user's browser or sending it to a bookmarking site.

    AddThis Social Bookmarking tool


    Browser Bookmark Process

    Add the following to your head section please:
    Code:

    <script type="text/javascript">
    function bookmarksite(title,url){
    if (window.sidebar) // firefox
        window.sidebar.addPanel(title,...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 134
  • 20090223

    • Please open the Registry Editor by clicking the start then run, then enter REGEDIT in the field and press OK.
    • Minimize the Registry Editor. Do not make any changes to the registry.
    • Leaving the registry editor open, please click shut down from the start menu.
    • Start the computer. When you see the message Please select the operating system to start, press F8.
    • Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and then press ENTER. NUM LOCK must be off before the arrow keys on the numeric keypad will function.
    • Use the arrow keys...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 119
  • 20090225
    How to re-enable the hibernate option in the start menu of Windows Vista



    Guide Overview

    The purpose of this guide is to teach you how to re-enable the hibernate option in the Windows Vista start menu. The hibernate option may not show up in the start menu if the size of your hibernate files decreased, or if you may have disabled it.


    Instructions

    1. Click on...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 144
  • 20090225
    So you want to change your drive icons but it is not that easy as in case of folder, you have to edit some registry settings for that.

    The following tutorial shows you how to change the drive icon

    Before starting backup you registry to know how to visit here

    Understand what registry is from here

    1. go to start>Run
    2. type Regedit and hit enter

    by ritesh_kawadkar - Comments: 1 - Views: 136
  • 20090227
    How to create an invisible DRIVE and FOLDER



    This guide will teach you can hide your folders and drives


    Process
    Yes, it is possible to craete invisible drives that remain there only but nobody can see it.
    The idea of creating this invisible drive struk my mind when I came to knew how to create a invisible folder. So i must first tell you how to create an invisible folder. To create...

    by ritesh_kawadkar - Comments: 1 - Views: 116
  • 20090228
    We are going to check the version of this file and make sure it is in place and correct using an advanced online database. Please do the following:

    • Please go to Program Checker Analyzer and make sure the ActiveX is installed and is running.
    • You will see a box that says Select File to Scan. Please click the select button and point the checker to the file that needs checked and click Open.
    • Then in the Let ProgramChecker analyze your file box, please click the Check Button.
    • You...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 111
  • 20090305
    How to test beta products safely using Sandboxie



    Guide Overview

    The purpose of this guide is to teach you how to test beta products safely using Sandboxie, a sandbox application to prevent applications from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer.

    Tools Needed


    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 1 - Views: 110
  • 20090206
    MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware Community Tutorial

    Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

    Make sure you are connected to the Internet.

    • Double-click on Download mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
    • When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
    • When...

    by Techknow_Ryan - Comments: 0 - Views: 1384
  • 20090203
     Tutorial:
    HISTORY
    SDFix is a program developed by AndyManchesta. This powerful tool is a worthy, working removal tool. Please note the key word in the former phrase: POWERFUL. It removes many types of tough trojans or worms. The tool requires a logged-on administrator and it must be used carefully.

    The following tool belongs to AndyManchesta. HMOS Accepts no ownership, and no responsibility of the use of this tool. The instructions to use the tool, however, were done...

    by DragonMaster Jay - Comments: 0 - Views: 642
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