Free partitioning tool

Free partition manager for HOME USER ONLY supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista (only 32 bit). With it you can extend system partition without reboot to optimize the performance of the computer and solve low disk space problems, Create partition for different use, Copy partition to protect our data, and do more basic and advanced partition operations.

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1. Launch EASEUS Partition Master.

If there is no unallocated space, you can reduce another partition to make unallocated space with "Resize/Move Partition" function.

1. Click "Partitions" > "Resize / Move", or choose "Resize / Move" in left "Partition Operations" or right click the mouse.

2. On a disk map, current size of the partition is displayed at the top of the dialog box.

3. Move the mouse to the pane that symbolizes the partition you have selected, when the cursor become a cross crux, drag it front and back, the size of the unallocated space before and after are changed synchronously.

Also, inputting the number in the two fields directly can change the position of the partition, and using the corresponding up-down button of the two can make a jiggle.

4. After click "OK", partition will be moved to unallocated space. And there is unallocated place to create partition

5. Repeat the above steps, you will be able to create partition.

After the new partition is created, click "Apply" to apply all pending operations.

Tips:

1. If the first partition you create in hard disk is logical partition, there will be an unallocated space in the front of it on the disk map. If the first partition is primary partition, there is no unallocated space before.

2. You may create 4 primary partitions at most, or create 3 primary partitions and an extended partition.

Booting from cd/dvd

How to Set BIOS to Boot from CDROM:

All modern Computer Systems manufactured in the last years, support boot from cd feature, but it may be required to configure this feature in bios or previous owner of your computer system may have disabled this feature or may have changed the boot priority sequence )

When you start your computer, check the boot-screen for setup key, In most newer pc it will be DELETE key or F2 or F10 so make sure to check it.

1.Change the BIOS boot order so the CD or DVD drive is listed first. Some computers are already configured this way but many are not.

If the CD or DVD drive is not first in the boot order, your PC will start "normally" (i.e. boot from your hard drive) without even looking at what might be in your disc drive.


2. Insert your bootable CD or bootable DVD in your disc drive.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Watch for a Press any key to boot from CD or DVD... message.
5.Your computer should now boot from the CD or DVD disc.

Ubuntu partitioning

Create custom partition for Ubuntu.

You must create at least two partitions
The 'root' partition: Is represented by: /
The 'swap' partition has no representation but is simply as format (usually make atleast double the size of RAM, If u uses more than 1GB of system memory recommended at least the same size of RAM you must need it if you want use hibernation.)

optionally /boot as kernel partition, /home user partition and /tmp for temp folder.

Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close

Symptoms:

• You are surfing the internet or are engaged any type of Internet activity when suddenly all your Network activity goes to hault. You can still see the Internet connected icon in the tray but you cannot surf, browse or do anything.
• You get an error message something like “Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”
• Error message reporting about faulting netapi32.dll and svchost.exe.
• You try to disconnect your Internet because of no activity observed but the Internet icon wont disappear.
• You recieve an error message something like “Your PC has recovered from a serious problem” etc.

Solution:

Follow these simple steps and your Windows will be fully cured of

Close Port 445:

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) by clicking Start menu, and then click the Run icon.
2. In the small box that Opens, type: regedit then click the OK button. The Registry Editor will now have opened.
3. Locate the following key in the Registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters
In the right-hand side of the window find an option called TransportBindName.
Double click that value, and then delete the default value, thus giving it a blank value.

Close Port 135:

1. Then you must now navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\OLE
2. You will see there is a String Value called: EnableDCOM
Set the value to: N (it should currently be Y)
3. Close the Registry Editor. Shutdown and Restart your computer.

Well that’s all but if you want you can disable NETbios.

What these ports do—->

Port 445 is deeply embedded in Windows and can be difficult or impossible to safely close. While its closure is possible, other dependent services such as DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) which is frequently used for automatically obtaining an IP address from the DHCP servers used by many corporations and ISPs, will stop functioning.

The widespread exposure and insecurity of this port has generated a great deal of concern among PC gurus. This has resulted in several approaches to shutting down the Windows DCOM server and firmly closing port 135 once and for all. Although applications may be “DCOM enabled” or “DCOM aware”, very few, if any, are actually dependent upon the presence of its services. Consequently, it is usually possible (and generally desirable if you’re comfortable doing such things) to shut down DCOM and close port 135 without any ill effects. (The fewer things running in a Windows system, the fewer things to suck up RAM and slow everything else down.)

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3

Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2
Brief Description
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2 is available to the public. Specific registry settings will allow you to be offered SP3 via Windows Update. You can also choose to download standalone update packages.


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Windows Vista Service pack 1

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is out
Windows Vista SP1 is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese.

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