Hack out Window’s

                          By: Jimsenthil

Folder Options missing

Many of us sometimes find the folder options missing in windows explorer.Here's the solution

Open Run and then type "gpedit.msc".

Now goto User Configuration > Administrative templates > Windows Component > Windows Explorer.

Click on Windows Explorer you will find the 3rd option on the right side of screen "Removes the Folder Option menu item from theTools menu"Just check it,

if it is not configured then change it to enable by double clicking on it and after applying again set it to not configured.

Preventing Windows From Shutting Down

Hey this is a cool trick u can play with ur friends u can prevent people from shutting down their computer

just go to Run --> type regedit.exeScroll Down to this path -HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorercreate a new dword value named NoClose

by clicking on Edit --> New --> Dword Value

Set its Value Data to 1 to disable the shut down optionHave fun...............

Want to hack Windows XP login password

So what if u don't know the password of your admin and still want to hack and change ..

yea u can do it in a very easy manner..

check this. just follow the steps.. this doesn't require u to know the admin password but still u can change it..

Start >> Run >> [type]cmd

// this will open your command prompt

[type] net(space)user(press enter)

[type] net(space)user(space)[windowsloginid](sp ace)*(press enter)

for e.g. : net user vasim *(press enter)

[type] new password (press enter) and retype it (press enter)..

it will show u confirmation...

// caution it wont show u the password u type..

but it still types..

the blinking pointer will b there at the same place.. but it still works...

Hiding 'User Accounts' from users

Go to Start/Run, and type

GPEDIT.MSC

Open the path

User Config > Admin Templates > Control Paneldoubleclick "Hide specified Control Panel applets"put a dot in 'enabled',

then click 'Show"click Add button,

type "nusrmgt.cpl" into the add box

Making Google the Default Search Engine in Internet Explorer

Open registry editor by going to Start then Run and entering regeditand navigate to following three keys separately and change it as shown below:[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\In ternet Explorer\Main]"Search Page"=" http://www.google.com""Search Bar"=" http://www.google.com/ie"[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\In ternet Explorer\SearchURL]""=" http://www.google.com/keyword/s"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\I nternet Explorer\Search]"SearchAssistant"=" http://www.google.com/ie"

Removing Shared Documents folder

From My Computer window Open registry editor by going to Start then Run and entering Regedit.

Once in registry, navigate to key

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Current Version \ Explorer \ My Computer \ Namespace \ Delegate Folders

You must see a sub-key named

{59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}.

If you delete this key, you have effectively removed the my shared documents folder.

Renaming The Recycle Bin icon

To change the name of the Recycle Bin desktop icon, click Start then goto Run, write Regedit and press Enter.

It opens Registry Editor. Now in Registry Editor go to

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/{645FF040-5081-1 01B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

and change the name "Recycle Bin" to whatever you want (don't type any quotes)

Disabling Display of Drives in My Computer

This is yet another trick you can play on your geek friend. To disable the display of local or networked drives when you click My Computer go to :

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Now in the right pane create a new DWORD item and name it NoDrives. Now modify it's value and set it to 3FFFFFF (Hexadecimal)

Now press F5 to refresh.

When you click on My Computer, no drives will be shown. To enable display of drives in My Computer, simply delete this DWORD item.

It's .reg file is as follows: REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explore r] "NoDrives"=dword:03ffffff

Pop a banner each time Windows Boots

To pop a banner which can contain any message you want to display just before a user is going to log on, go to the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinLogon Now create a new string Value in the right pane named LegalNoticeCaption and enter the value that you want to see in the Menu Bar.

Now create yet another new string value and name it:

LegalNoticeText. Modify it and insert the message you want to display each time Windows boots.

This can be effectively used to display the company's private policy each time the user logs on to his NT box. It's .reg file would be: REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "LegalNoticeCaption"="Caption here."

2 ways to solve your problem....
1 - If you are able to login with other user account, just open Run command->Type control userpasswords2 & Choose the admin account->click reset password & give the fresh password.
2 - This is the method applicable when you are unable to enter into the system(i.e No other user accounts except admin):
1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable – as it should be - and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)
2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from cd”
3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.
4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now
5. The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.
6. The next screen is the SeSetup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it”Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.
7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.
8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”
9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.
10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.
11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.
12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).
13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact

Collected and and Posted by :- Jimsenthil