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Data Recovery Software And Specialists

2011-12-01T02:52:00.000-08:00

Many people are unaware that just because their computer hardware has become damaged in some way does not mean that the data stored on the hard drive is irretrievably lost. There are in fact a number of companies that specialize in data recovery, no matter what the reason for the loss of information on the hard drive in the first place.
There are a number of different types of processes that are used to recover lost information on a variety of different computers and other data storage devices. These processes can differ according to the type of device as well as the operating system that was used on the device. One of these lost data processes is to restore sections or partitions of data that may have been deleted or lost whether intentionally or accidentally.
Recovering Deleted or Lost Partitions
The recovery of data partitions relies mainly on the use of a software program that finds the empty sections and then repairs or replaces the information that has been damaged, lost or deleted. This type of data recovery is aimed at recovery that was not caused by physical damage to the computer although it can be beneficial in some cases where physical damage to the hardware has resulted in deleted or lost partitions.
There are a number of different operating systems that have software programs designed to aid in the recovery of deleted or lost partitions. Some of these operating systems include DOS, Windows, Mac, UNIX and Linux as well as a few others that are commonly used on computers and other data storage devices.
Mac Recovery
Although there are many websites on the internet that offer free Mac data recovery software it is not recommended to use these programs unless you know what you are doing. Incorrect usage of some of these software programs can result in the permanent deletion or loss of partitions or other system information that is important to the functioning of your operating system. Rather find professionals who offer expert Mac data recovery and be sure that you are doing no damage in the process of trying to recover lost or deleted data on your own.
Windows Recovery
Windows has a great data recovery tool that you can either download or purchase at a nominal cost. However, depending on the extent of the lost data and the damage that has been caused to the operating system as well as other systems on the hard drive it may be advisable to use professional data recovery. There are also different types of recovery and repair programs to select from so if you are unsure which will be most suitable to meet your requirements, opt for expert recovery of deleted or lost partitions.
Linux Recovery
Linux also has a fully automated data recovery software program that can be obtained at a cost. Because of the automated nature of the program it is very user-friendly and many Linux users find that they are able to initiate and process data recovery successfully without help. However, it is important to know what you are doing before initiating the process which could lead to the irretrievable loss of some or all data while the Linux operating system is fully restored to its previous operation.
Professional data recovery is rather affordable when compared with the cost of purchasing these types of software packages. The rates for recovering lost, damaged or deleted data are determined by three things. The first part of a quote will be comprised of the amount of time the technician is expected to work on recovering the data. The second part of the costs relate to the percentage of data that can be recovered within the time frame.
The last data recovery cost involves physical damage to the hardware where the price of any necessary replacement parts will need to be calculated. Always keep in mind that a specialist in recovering data should never bill you for any time that has been spent working on the recovery process if not data was recoverable at all from the hard drive or other data storage device. This makes getting professional data recovery rather than repair and recovery software much more cost-effective.

Backing Up Your Computer

2011-12-01T02:46:00.000-08:00

Your PC repair service can repair almost any damage you do to your computer within reason. That means repairing corrupt files, damaged hardware and viruses, and it means helping you to make your computer run faster and be safer in the future. However while your PC repair service can most probably fix your computer, what they might not be able to do is to do so without losing important files. If you have crucial files on your computer then some of the methods that PC repair companies use will often mean that you lose your files - for instance if they opt to reformat your hard drive. At the same time if they can't fix your computer, which can happen on occasion, then this will mean you need to get a new one and of course that will often mean you lose the files that were on the old one.
Thus backing up your information is incredibly important, and you should do this regularly and often. There are many ways you can do this. Here are a couple of your options.
External Hard drive: These are hard drives that plug into your computer. These usually have a huge amount of storage space so you can back up a lot of data onto them. The downside is that they are quite bulky however, relatively expensive and also their physical nature means that they can be broken or lost.
Flash Cards: Flash cards and other memory cards are great for backing up data because they are highly cheap and highly portable and these days almost as large as hard drives. The downside of flash cards is that they are easy to lose and quite delicate and so easy to break. If you use this method then keep them safe.
Other Computers: Having your information on more than one computer is a simple way to keep the info safe, though again the information is in the same room and you should avoid keeping your back up PC on the same network.
Online: Online back up is a very logical way to back up your data. The joy of online back up is that it is online and thereby not a physical device. This means that you can't 'lose' it or 'damage' it, and the hosting company looking after your files will have many fail safes in case the server has troubles.
The best solution is to use multiple of these options to keep your data safe. This way if you do need PC repair your information will be safe on at least one of these devices. The last remaining problem is to remember to back up your information and if you want to do this then you need to do is to use software that can automatically back up your data (for instance some word processors have an option to continually back up files in a pre-selected location), or to give yourself a set time when you regularly back up all of your data - perhaps at the end of the day before you switch off, or once a week.
By using these methods it is possible to always have a relevant back up of your data. Tech support can help you with more back up solutions, and then you will be ready if ever you need PC repair.

Network Cabling and Installation

2011-12-01T02:42:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered what it is that connects computers and networks to one another? Network cable in conjunction with the associated hardware (network switches, hubs, demarcation equipment) is responsible for computers being able to connect and transfer data across intranets (internal network) and the internet. Network cabling today is used for many other purposes besides computer networking. It can be used to carry video for security camera systems as well as video for cable TV and AV (Audio/Visual) applications. Network cabling is also used as control cable in Building Maintenance Systems and Access Control Systems. There are several different types of cables that are used for this purpose, including unshielded twisted pair, shielded twisted pair, fiber optic and coaxial. In some cases, only one type of cable is used in a network, while in other cases, many different types are used. Wireless systems are becoming more and more popular but always remember you still need network cabling for the wireless system. There is still two things that make network cabling better than a wireless network: it is much more secure and reliable.
Understanding Cable Type
Before you can really understand how cable networking works, you need to know about the various cables and how they work. Each cable is different, and the type of cable used for a particular network needs to be related to the size, topology and protocol of the network. Here is a rundown of the cables that are most commonly used for network cabling:
Unshielded/Shielded Twisted Pair - This is the type of cable that is used for many Ethernet networks. There are four sets of pairs of wires inside the cable. There is a thick plastic separator that keeps each pair isolated through the run of cable. Each pair of wires are twisted so there will be no interference from other devices that are on the same network. The pairs are also twisted at different intervals so they will not cause interference between themselves. In an application where there is a lot of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), such as a mechanical space, you may choose to use shielded twisted pair, which has an outer shielding that adds extra protection from EMI. Category 5e, 6, 6A and 7 are the general choices today. Twisted pair cable is limited to 295' on a horizontal run. Twisted pair cable is used for many applications. Standard station cabling for computers and VOIP phones, wireless access points, network cameras, access control and building maintenance systems are just a few. This is one of the most reliable types of cables, and when used, network failures are less common than when other cables are used.
Fiber Optic - Fiber optic cable is primarily used as backbone cable although it is being used more and more as station cable (think FIOS). By backbone cable I mean it connects Telecommunication Rooms within a space to each other. Fiber optic cable has huge broadband capacities which allow it to carry large amounts of information as super fast speeds. Fiber cables can cover great distances(hundreds of meters) as opposed to copper cable. Because these cables must work so hard and the information travels such distances, there are many layers of protective coating on fiber optic cables. Fiber cables transmit light as opposed to electrical current. Fiber optic cable requires much less power than high speed copper does. Fiber optic cable is a great choice for high speed reliable communications.
Coaxial Cable - Coaxial cable usually falls under the scope of work of the network cabling installation contractor. Coax will be used for the cable television locations within the space you are cabling. The service provider will drop off the outdoor cable at the point of entry. The contractor will run an extension (usually RG-11) to the local telecom closet within the space. The individual station runs(RG-6) will terminate on a splitter to connect to the service cable. The center of this type of cable has a copper conductor and a plastic coating that acts as an insulator between the conductor and the metal shield. This cable is covered with coating, which can vary in thickness. The thicker the coating, the less flexible it is going to be. There are a few types of terminations for coax. Compression, crimp and twist on are the three types of terminations. The best method is compression as long as they are performed correctly. Crimp terminations are also reliable and require the right tool for the particular connector you are using. I would not recommend twist on as they are not reliable and prone to problems. A few types of coax connectors are F connectors, BNC connectors and RCA connector.
Network Cabling Components
Patch panel - This is the panel where all of the station cables terminate within the Telecommunications Room. They are usually mounted on a wall mount or floor mount telecommunications rack. Typically there are 24, 48 or 72 ports on a patch panel. There are a few different styles such as angled or straight. Panels also have the option of having the 110 type pins attached to the back of the panel or you can terminate jacks and snap them into the empty panel.
Data Jack - This is the connector where each individual cable is terminated out at the station side. The jacks are snapped into a faceplate ranging from 1 to 8 ports typically. Data jacks can be terminated in a 568A or 568B pinout. Check with the customer or designer for the correct pinout.
RJ 45 Connector - The RJ-45 connector is installed on the end of a network cable. They are 8 pin connectors. The most common place to find the RJ 45 is on a cable terminating at a wireless access point. The RJ 45 is a male connector and would plug into the port on the WAP.
Wireless Access Points - These are devices that transmit network access wirelessly. Typically they are mounted on the ceiling or wall. A wireless survey would need to be performed to maximize the correct placement of WAP's. Contrary to popular belief wireless devices STILL need to be fed with network cabling.
Cable Supports - (Commonly called J-Hooks) Cable supports are mounted in the ceiling as a support structure for your cable bundles. Main path cable supports should be mounted to the concrete deck ceiling within the space. You are no longer permitted to hang j-hooks from ceiling supports, electrical or plumbing pipe or any other system infrastructure.
Wire Managers - Wire managers are installed between patch panels and switches to manage patch cables. They serve a very important purpose as they keep law and order in a Telecommunications Room. Nothing irks me more than finishing a brand new beautiful install and having the IT group come in and not use the wire managers. It ruins the aesthetics of the job. In addition it sets a bad precedence from the birth of the Telecommunications Room that others are sure to follow.
Firestop Sleeves - Firestop sleeves are a vital part of any network cabling installation these days. Gone are the days of just banging holes into sheetrock and passing cables through. When you penetrate any firewall on a job you must install a firestop sleeve. There are specific products made for this. EZ Path and Hilti both make excellent versions in varying sizes. You can install a sleeve of EMT pipe through a wall also as long as you use firestop putty or firestop silicone to seal off all openings. This can save lives and minimize damage in the event of a fire.
Cable Labels - All cables and termination points should have a unique label. This makes installation, maintenance and troubleshooting much simpler. For a professional all labels should be computer generated. Hand written labels are just not acceptable today.
Network Cabling Installation
Network cabling installation drawings should be designed by a BICSI certified RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer). There are a few things that need to be considered.
The type of cabling solution to be implemented - The cabling vendor or customer will need to select a solutions manufacturer. Siemon, Leviton, Ortronics and Panduit are some of the more common choices. The type of cabling solution will need to be discussed. Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A or Cat 7 are the copper types of network cables that can be offered. The style of the racks, data jacks, faceplates, patch panels and wire managers will also need to be discussed and chosen. Make sure this is done early as lead times can be long for certain manufactures and styles.
The location of the network equipment and racks - The room where they are housed is commonly referred to as MDF (Main Distribution Frame) Data Room, Telco Room or Telecommunications Room. All cables runs need to be within 100 meters. If cable runs are going to be over 100 meters you will need to add a second Telecommunications Room. This is also called an IDF(intermediate Distribution Frame). The IDF will often need to be connected to the MDF via fiber optic backbone cabling. The MDF will house the service provider feed from the street, which will feed the network. Typically you will also find security equipment and access control equipment here. It is a better design to have all the low voltage systems housed in one location. Measure all equipment and racks that will be required based on cabling quantities. Include access control, security, electrical panels and air conditioning units. The room needs to be large enough to accommodate all equipment.
The pathways of the cable trunks above the ceilings - Cable paths need to steer clear of electrical light fixtures or other sources of EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference). Keep cable paths in accessible areas of the ceiling for future cable runs and ease of maintenance. All paths should be run above hallways or corridors and cables enter individual rooms on sweeping 90 degree turns. Install a firestop sleeve or putty for all penetrations of a fire wall. Be careful when pulling cables so as not to bend them beyond their bend radius. This will cause a failure when testing. DO NOT tie cables to ceiling hangers or sprinkler pipes. They need to be tied at least every 5' on horizontal runs, and even more on vertical runs. J-hook supports should be anchored to the concrete deck above. Use Velcro wraps every 5' or so when finished running cable to give your cable bundles a great looking finish.
Terminating Network Cabling - When terminating cable make sure to check the floor-plan numbering to each cable label to make sure the cables are in the correct spot. If something is not matching leave that cable on the side to be "toned out" later on. Use a cable stripping & cutting tool to get a uniform cut on the cable jacket and to be sure you won't nick the copper conductors inside. Always keep each pair twisted as tight as possible right up to the pins where you terminate the cable. This will ensure you won't get a NEXT or Return Loss failure. Before you start any terminations inquire weather the pinout will be 568A or 568B. This will determine which order the conductors are terminated in and is very important before you start. All cables should be dressed nicely and uniform. The project manager should make a termination chart of the patch panels for the technician that will perform the terminations. This will show the back of the patch panels and where each cable gets terminated with it's label number.
Testing your network cabling - There are a number of cabling testers out on the market. The tester we prefer to use is the Fluke DTX-1800 Cable Analyzer. This is an amazing tool. It will give you a detailed report of each cable that is tested. It tests for wiremap, insertion loss, NEXT, PSNEXT, ACR-N, Insertion Loss and many others. The best part about these new age testers is their troubleshooting skills. The Fluke will tell you where a cable is damaged and which particular conductor is damaged. If you terminated a pair out of sequence the tester will tell you which pair and on what end the error was made. The Fluke does everything but fix it for you! Most clients want to see verified test results. The new testers will provide cleaned up PDF files of the test results. These can be emailed directly to the client.
Hopefully this guide has helped you to better understand the complete system of network cabling. It is an ever changing field and we need to keep up on the latest technology to stay ahead of the curve and offer our clients the best cabling solutions. Please add your comments, suggestions or questions. Please sign up to our email list for the latest cabling news and our shared experiences from the field. You will also receive special offers on future training products before they are released. Thanks for your support.

The Future of Cloud Computing

2011-11-30T09:16:00.001-08:00

If up till recently cloud computing was considered the future, now that it is here, what would be the future of cloud computing?
Years ago, when dial-up internet connections were the most spread solution worldwide, the concept of software clearly implied a hard copy, CD or DVD that was meant to be installed on the PC and use the computers' resources to provide that particular service or role. As the average internet connection speed started to grow, broadband solutions expanded and costing decreased, utilizing a resource or service over the World Wide Web developed into complex business models. Citrix was one of the first developers to come with complete and viable solutions for sharing services and solutions via internet, regardless of the hardware utilized by the end-user.
Microsoft recently launched their Office 365 solution based on cloud computing. Also Google is offering more and more services directly via the web browser that uses cloud computing infrastructures. The direct results of this trend is the increase in popularity of tablet PCs. What this model proves is that cloud computing services require little to minimal hardware resources to run applications what otherwise needed a powerful PC.
Probably in the following years, more and more applications will be oriented towards cloud computing. The one that came forth with a major push in this direction is Google. Their OS proved that a PC can be very useful even when the entire computer only has a browser installed and actually works like one. To put the idea in a more simple manner, what Google proved is that with the help of cloud computing, you only need a browser on your PC and you can perform all the tasks you usually do like watching a movie, reading an email, playing games, editing documents, socialize etc.
On the other end of this model, we will find the cloud or the place where everything is getting computed for the end-user. Because of this efficient model, serve loads and user capacity increased to very high numbers. Up till now, if the server experienced down time, the resource became unavailable. In the cloud, if one server goes down, the others will distribute the load equally. Also when you have more servers dedicated for the same activity, the number of users that can access the resource increased.
The impact of cloud computing has determined very many important changes across many businesses. Even the federal government of United States had to reorganize its entire IT infrastructure for cloud computing due because it is cheaper, easier to maintain and much more stable while providing at the same time, very high uptimes.

Why Remote Computer Support?

2011-11-30T09:13:00.000-08:00

If you have a problem with your computer then there are many services out there that can help you to repair your computer easily and get it working again. These include home computer support, tech support and PC repair. However these options all involve someone either coming to your home in order to fix your computer, or your taking your computer somewhere in order for it to be fixed. In other words, in all cases you are taking more time and effort to reach the result than if you were to use remote computer support. Remote computer support does what it says on the tin and basically guides you through the process of repairing your computer without being physically present which is a great way to get your computer working again quickly and cheaply. Here we will look at why you should use remote computer support and what the hall marks of a good service are.
First of all, the reason that remote computer support is so useful is that it allows you to repair your computer without having to travel or let anyone in your home. This makes it quicker and easier for you and means less hassle in general. At the same time though it makes the process quicker as you don't need to wait for someone to be available to come round nor travel the distance yourself.
Remote computer support has other benefits too though. For instance it means that you will learn more about the problem and how to deal with it in future. This is because you will be the one carrying out the process - the tech support will just be guiding you. This means that if it happens again in future you will be more likely to handle the problem yourself quickly and easily.
Remote computer support is also more useful for the kind of small problem or question that doesn't quite require PC repair. If you have a small niggle then just calling someone up to ask about it is far preferable than having to drive a long way or to get someone to come around and it can feel embarrassing to do these things if the problem doesn't warrant that level of attention.
Remote computer support can work in various ways. Most common is to use the process on the phone and this is a very good way to work with your hands free. Another option though is to chat online which can be useful as it gives you more time and allows for more complex instructions. In some cases the technical support will even be able to take control of your mouse and thereby demonstrate concepts to you on your own monitor. This then can be a fantastic way to fix problems that you can't understand on your own and that are quite complex, but also allows the technical support to get through the maximum amount of people cheaply and easily. There are many benefits of remote computer support then, so as long as your problem is a software one, then this is something to consider.

How a Computer Works

2011-11-30T09:10:00.000-08:00

Thank goodness for computer tech support. Without computer tech support we would be left to fix every little niggle and problem with our computer ourselves and this would be a highly complex and difficult process - and something that the majority of us simply wouldn't be able to do in the majority of cases.
The problem is for many of us, that we simply don't know how a computer works. When you think about it then chances are that this includes you, and most of us have a very basic understanding at best of how a computer actually processes information and displays an output that we understand. While computer tech support means that we don't actually need to know how to use a computer for the most part, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't understand how they work. We use computers almost every single day and for a variety of the most mundane and normal tasks - so the idea that we should not understand how they work seems wrong. Here then we will have a little look at the basic concept.
Essentially a compute is an input output device that does maths and displays the output on a screen. It does this through the use of electrical circuits that are devised in such a way that they can represent basic ideas in logic. These layouts are what are known as logic gates, and these logic gates provide the basis for not just computers but also for all devices that need to do maths and other calculations.
These logic gates then represent statements that are used in programming and those statements are 'AND', 'IF', 'OR', 'THEN' and other similar ones. If we imagine a basic 'AND' gate, then we can visualize a circuit that goes in a strait line. Then this circuit has two switches on it, one after the other on the linear line so that both need to be switched on for an LED at the end of that circuit to come on. This is an 'AND gate' because the circuit need switch one AND two to be on in order for it to work. An 'OR' gate on the other hand would branch off into two routes that would run parallel and then reconnect before meeting the LED at the end. Each of the two parallel branches has a switch on it, and the current can take either route to get to the light. This is an OR gate because either switch one OR two can be turned on in order to light the bulb.
The computer is made of millions of these logic gates which are inside the microprocessor. Because of 'miniaturization' these microprocessors can be unbelievably tiny and yet still contain almost endless different combinations and that then allows for all of the possibilities of computing.
This is of course only one small facet of how computers work - it is the basics of how the computer does basic maths, but it does not explain how wireless internet works (electromagnetic fields) or CDs (lasers) and it doesn't explain the workings of software. In other words then there is still plenty of work for the computer tech support companies.
This is just a very brief introduction to how computers work. Computer technical support has a far fuller understanding and can solve a huge range of problems that most of us would not intuitively understand

How VPN Works

2011-11-30T09:06:00.001-08:00

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. This is a technology that allows one to remotely connect to a private network, so that they are "virtually" connected to that network, as though they are on-site and plugged into the LAN. VPN is useful for remote workers to connect to office resources, such as internal web portals and file shares, without needing to be physically in the office. In this computer networking notes VPN tutorial, we will take a brief overview of the different types and uses of VPN.
There are many different VPN protocols and types of VPN's. LAN-to-LAN VPN's are used to connect multiple networks together. For example, a corporate office may wish to have connectivity to multiple branch offices for internal communication and resource access. This allows edge firewalls to still block any outside access that tries to connect to its protected resources, but still allow these VPN connections as though they are "internal" or already on the trusted side of the firewall. IPSec is a collection of security protocols that are most commonly used for LAN-to-LAN VPN's, providing a robust set of varying encryption and authentication protocols.
Remote workers connect to remote VPN's. These are usually temporary, or "dial-in" connections. Microsoft Windows comes with PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) built-in, which provides an easy access method to roll out. However, PPTP relies on a weak encryption protocol, called MS-CHAP, which makes it a less favorable option. IPSec can also be used for remote VPN's, with the use of special third-party client software, and/or IPv6. SSL VPN's are becoming more popular for remote access VPN's, as they provide a secure connection, as well as the easiest option for remote workers. With a SSL VPN, remote workers can usually login to a HTTPS web page that allows them to download an app (often a Java app) that serves as the client software. After the initial install, clients can usually run the app without having to login to the web page. SSL VPN's also may allow access from the web portal to certain resources without needing to give remote workers a full network connection to the private network.
Aside from granting access to remote workers, VPN is sometimes used to mask a host's true identity. This presents a security concern, since VPN can be used as an encrypted tunnel to transport classified data off of a corporate LAN. Modern data loss prevention (DLP) and firewall rules not allowing outbound VPN connections are a good starting point, but SSL is very difficult to accurately block, due to the fact that many legitimate secure websites use SSL. VPN services can also be subscribed to for masking a host's external IP. For example, a site or service may only be allowed in the UK, but if someone in the United States connects to a UK VPN server and uses it to browse to the site, it would appear they were in the UK.
To recap, VPN is a type of connection that allows a remote connection to be treated as though it is part of a local private network. These connections may be used for remote individuals or entire remote networks. VPN connectivity is achieved with a variety of protocols.

Three Things You Need to Know About PC Security

2011-11-30T09:03:00.001-08:00

Everybody knows that you need to password protect all of your online accounts. Everybody knows not to give those passwords out. We know to use WPA secured wireless connections. We know not to choose easy to guess passwords. However, identity theft remains a real threat in PC management, whether you know all the tricks or not. Here are a few points you might not have considered about PC security.
The Majority of Identity Theft is Due to Credit Card Theft
No matter how well you protect your PC itself, the majority of identity theft actually has to do with stolen credit cards. If you know what you're doing, if you take the time to make sure everything is password protected, you use a powerful PC security program to keep the spybots and adware at bay, then chances are, you're not going to have your identity number stolen through the web. However, losing your credit card or being careless with receipts can be a serious liability. Make sure that you keep the card itself, and your number, as safe as you keep your online passwords.
Remote Access Can Help
If you don't have a cloud server for your computer, now is a good time to get one. There was a video that went viral not too long ago, gathering around two million views. The video itself is unremarkable, albeit embarrassing for the person recording himself with the laptop's built-in camera. The video was posted by the laptop's original owner, who had used his cloud server to access his computer from afar and find out what the laptop thief had been doing with it since stealing it a few days prior. Remote access can be a major help in retrieving stolen computers and protecting your information in the event of theft.
SIGN OUT
At home, you likely retain a habit of leaving your PC signed in to all of your online accounts. This is a good idea as it saves you a lot of time, but when visiting a friend, borrowing another person's computer or checking your email while at the library, work or school, you really want to cover your tracks. Manually sign out, as a few seconds of carelessness may cost you several months of backpedaling later on as you change your passwords and hide sensitive information in your email inbox.
Staying safe isn't really so tricky. Identity thieves are always there, but PC security is always one step ahead. So far, we're winning the war, so play it safe and you won't lose out in the battle with hackers.

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2011-11-28T08:41:00.000-08:00

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2011-11-28T08:40:00.000-08:00

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2011-11-25T06:54:00.000-08:00

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We treat our customers with respect and consider their needs and priorities of the business and our needs and priorities. So that leave no stone unturned in offering gratification afforded them by the state of the art and competent IT services to them.

Do not want our customers lose critical time in useless activities and efforts in place that we like to use their efforts in expanding their business and nonprofit. Therefore, our hardware delivery service catering to your needs and offer well-known hardware, hardware devices with virtually no effort quality.

All we need from customers is to call us or order with us, the hardware devices you wish to purchase - PCs and laptops, desktops, servers, printers, etc. with desired brands (such as HP, IBM, Cisco , Dell, Compaq, Canon, etc), and we will make prompt delivery of the same for them. The best part of buying the hardware devices of us is that with all our trading networks and years of business associations, we do everything possible to help you acquire hardware devices at the best prices available, which will help save money that could be used more for some useful purpose other.

Supported vendors

Comms

Allied Telesyn, IBM, Avaya, Juniper, Axis, Lucent, Baystack, Netgear, Cabletron/Enterasys, Netscreen, Chase, Newbridge, Cisco, Nokia, Draytek, Nortel, Check Point, Extreme, Planet, Gandelf, Watchguard, Hewlett Packard, Zyxel and 3Com.

Servers

Acer, Compaq, Dell , Fujitsu, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, IBM and Toshiba

PC’s & Laptops

Acer, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Toshiba, Samsung and Sony

Printers

Brother, Canon, Epson,Fujitsu, Tektronix, Genicom, Xerox, Hewlett Packard, Zebra, IBM, Kyocera, Lexmark, Newbury Data, OKI and Panasonic.

General IT Services

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In addition, the core IT services, Consulting Server is also able to offer a range of other IT support services and servers that are absolutely vital to the smooth running of any business.

The primary objective of the Consultancy Server, consultancy support and server support, London is to provide state of the art and cost effective IT solutions for business customers range from small and medium enterprises to help them meet their IT needs impeccable.

Our host of IT skilled professionals provides unparalleled IT services, we are committed to serving our customers, this competently. Our overall IT Services range from providing hardware, office removals in data cabling and ADSL and wireless LAN.

Hardware supplied to help our clients obtain nearly all their needs for more affordable hardware, while in office removals to help them in planning, strategy formulation and management of the transfer of offices. Our Microsoft Certified IT professionals to ensure proper and correct packaging of systems and equipment before making a move, and allow for decompression and testing flawless upon arrival at the site of the new office.

We also help clients by providing efficient data services to ensure structured cabling your network devices are linked together through their campus or office building, while also offering ADSL & Wireless LAN to enhance the capacity of work from anywhere in the office premises, using the advantages of wireless technology. And most intriguing of all our services mentioned above is that they all offered at very competitive prices for our customers.

Disaster Recovery

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Planned or unplanned, downtime is a constant challenge, costly for IT managers. Researcher IDC estimates that

downtime costs organizations around the world billions of dollars each year! No wonder, then, that many IT managers

at the forefront of efforts to eliminate or at least lessen the impact of downtime.

No matter how good a company's network is, data loss and system crashes are inevitable. Whatever the cause, when

business information is not available, every minute costs money. This is precisely the reason why companies today need

plan that has the new network up and running in minutes, not hours or days.

Increasingly, industry experts agree that a disaster recovery plan incorporates solid strengths of tape backup file

but also addresses issues of business continuity with a disk to disk solution. Disk to disk backup and recovery solutions offer

effective first line of defense line, helping to minimize the risks of the organization, making sure you have backups to recover your system

the case of a fault. For IT departments that can help take the sting from the perspective of downtime.

What do we Offer?

We help IT administrators overcome today's system and data recovery challenges by providing a rapid, reliable approach to

Recovery and a non-intrusive method for backups on non-mission-critical servers.

Key Features

» Perform disaster recovery in minutes.

» Save backup to virtually any disk-storage device.

» Provide automated backups and automatically adjustable backup routines.

Key Benefits

» Create real-time backup without affecting user productivity.

» Remotely restore servers.

» Adjust system usage performance in scheduled jobs or dynamically to more effectively utilize resources.

» Simplify data protection management by centrally monitoring and reporting on the backup status of thousands of systems

Across the enterprise.

» Ease regulatory compliance by automatically discovering systems that have not been backed up regularly, providing graphical

Views of backup status and consolidate audit history information.

» Decrease IT costs by enabling administrators to deploy, modify, and maintain backup policies from a central location.

» Allow administrators to discover clients at risk of system or data loss due to lack of recovery software or failed backup

jobs, then remotely deploy agents or jump-start backup on those systems.

How important is it to ensure the security and availability of your information assets? According to a recent report by the

P.K.'s Department of Trade and Industry, 90% of companies go out of business after a major data loss. That is why it is no

Exaggeration to say that, in many ways, your information is your business. Think about it. In case you need any help or

Advice please contacts the IT specialists at Friends Consultancy Ltd.

Server and Desktop Support

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For the smooth running of operations, businesses today often rely on the automation of routine business activities and specific. Although the idea is very effective, however, the fact is that the technology exists, the risk of failure. This requires competent IT support company can handle and resolve problems quickly.

Consulting servers, IT support company in London comes to the rescue of all small and medium businesses who care about their desktop and server performance and distribution out of place, which could be as fatal as cessation of their activities altogether.

IT professionals are highly trained server consulting, qualified and experienced to identify the server and desktop instantly and resolve problems before they turn serious. From design to installation to maintenance, our trained IT staff to do everything to keep the desktops and servers running our clients at all times.

We ensure a healthy desktop environment to our clients, taking full responsibility for their servers and desktops, which was created to be the point of access to business systems much more complex and underlying applications.

And all this is to help clients achieve their business goals quickly and easily, without getting bogged down in minor issues such as server outages, etc. Our services support desktop and server can be purchased at pocket friendly prices, and this is what keeps our customers satisfied and loyal to us.

Remote Control

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When there is a problem in your network, days of productivity can be lost if you have to wait for an IT consultant to come to your office and fix your problem. We offer a fast and effective response to minimize downtime for your business. We can help you to increase your business's efficiency, decrease cost of operation and improve your competitiveness. If your Server or PC can connect to Internet, we can connect to you remotely, within minutes. From experience, we know that majority of the problems can be solved from a remote location, within minutes. Most of our services are available remotely to you wherever you are. This can be extremely advantageous as you don't have to wait for the engineer to come down to fix the problem. An Instant response from a skilled engineer will save your valuable time and money. Remote support services can be used to support for your network, servers and workstations.

We can make a quick assessment of the technical problem and remotely access the server, desktop computer, laptop or other devices in order to quickly correct the problem. The most requested services requiring quick response are for Exchange server, server backup, creation of new user accounts and defining permissions, database administration, mailbox repair and recovering deleted files and emails. If your desktop and server can connect to the Internet, we can efficiently do this remotely for you.

» No large upfront costs and quick response.

» Secure encrypted communication over the Internet using VPN.

» No changes to your servers or PCs - nothing installed except windows configuration.

IT Support Helpdesk

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Every organization is affected by change on a daily basis. For the IT department, management of change has become a key focus area, requiring an increased amount of resource and commitment.

With the services of the increasing dependence of business processes through IT and IT infrastructure has never been more important to ensure that infrastructure changes are handled perfectly. What's more, it requires a detailed knowledge of the business impact of an outage, as well as the ability to control the process to implement improvements and changes smoothly and maintain service availability and performance of the services agreed levels. Our help desk is a Integral Services Center and scalable IT support designed to provide a 24 / 7 support services. The use of support ensures that you can easily streamline service processes and life cycle management of IT services through integrated service capabilities level management. Our technical support provides effective control services to support critical processes and service delivery. For our clients, help desk solution is just a break / fix - is an integral part of their IT strategy.
Our helpdesk is designed to meet all your IT support needs, whether you need network integration services, IT support or knowledge of highly skilled resources, we can meet the IT support requirements of their businesses. Our services are tailored to the needs of customers and years of experience will help us adapt to the features and functionality required to support a multi-technology providers.

Incident management - Incidents are faults, errors and issues that users are experiencing within their network. All incidents are logged immediately through our IT Helpdesk.

Key features of Incident management:

Log calls for Customers.

Incidents are automatically routed to teams or individuals based on client and type.

Full service level times and milestones recorded.

Time spent at each action and function recorded.

Link incidents to problems, change requests or known errors.

View asset information e.g. Software installed, hardware specifications.

Check against open calls, user or asset to prevent duplicate calls being logged.

Knowledge management

Within any organization the distribution of knowledge to staff is essential, allowing staff to have the knowledge resource to perform general day to day roles efficiently and effectively. Our helpdesk allows knowledge to be recorded, monitored and distributed to the required teams effectively. Partitioned knowledge bases allow managers to decide on who has the relevant knowledge to support field engineers with any additional technical information that is essential to address a particular site visit.

Top Networking Brands & Products

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Brands

Juniper Networks

Extreme Networks

Nortel Networks

Foundry Networks

Force10 Networks

Compaq

F5 Networks

Brocade

Alcatel

Kemp Technologies

Products

Network Routers

Network Switches

Network Cables

Network Interface Cards

Network Chassis

Network Adapters

Network Modules

Network Mounts

Power Supplies

Memory

GBICS

Network Firewalls

Hardware Load Balancers

Telecom Equipment

Central Office Equipment

Delete Administrator Password

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HOW TO "DELETE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD" WITHOUT ANY SOFTWARE

Method 1
Boot up with DOS and delete the sam.exe and sam.log files from Windows\system32\config in your hard drive. Now when you boot up in NT the password on your built-in administrator account which will be blank (i.e. No password). This solution works only if your hard drive is FAT kind.

Method 2

Step 1. Put your hard disk of your computer in any other pc .
Step 2. Boot that computer and use your hard disk as a secondary hard disk (Don't boot as primary hard disk ).
Step 3. Then open that drive in which the victim’s window (or your window) is installed.
Step 4. Go to location windows->system32->configStep 5. And delete SAM.exe and SAM.log
Step 6. Now remove hard disk and put in your computer.
Step 7. And boot your computer.

Computer Keyboard Shortcut Keys

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§ CTRL+C (Copy)

§ CTRL+X (Cut)

§ CTRL+V (Paste)

§ CTRL+Z (Undo)

§ Delete (Delete)

§ Shift+Delete (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin)

§ CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)

§ CTRL+Shift while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)

§ F2 key (Rename the selected item)

§ CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word)

§ CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word)

§ CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph)

§ CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph)

§ CTRL+Shift with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)

§ Shift with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)

§ CTRL+A (Select all)

§ F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)

§ Alt+Enter (View the properties for the selected item)

§ Alt+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)

§ Alt+Enter (Display the properties of the selected object)

§ Alt+Spacebar (Open the shortcut menu for the active window)

§ CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)

§ Alt+Tab (Switch between the open items)

§ Alt+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)

§ F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop)

§ F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer)

§ Shift+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item)

§ Alt+Spacebar (Display the System menu for the active window)

§ CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)

§ Alt+Underlined letter in a menu name (Display the corresponding menu)

§ Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command)

§ F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)

§ RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu)

§ LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu)

§ F5 key (Update the active window)

§ Backspace (View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)

§ ESC (Cancel the current task)

§ Shift when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)

Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts

§ CTRL+Tab (Move forward through the tabs)

§ CTRL+Shift+Tab (Move backward through the tabs)

§ Tab (Move forward through the options)

§ Shift+Tab (Move backward through the options)

§ Alt+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option)

§ Enter (Perform the command for the active option or button)

§ Spacebar (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box)

§ Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons)

§ F1 key (Display Help)

§ F4 key (Display the items in the active list)

§ Backspace (Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box)

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts

§ Win (Display or hide the Start menu)

§ Win+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)

§ Win+D (Display the desktop)

§ Win+M (Minimize all of the windows)

§ Win+Shift+M (Restore the minimized windows)

§ Win+E (Open My Computer)

§ Win+F (Search for a file or a folder)

§ CTRL+Win+F (Search for computers)

§ Win+F1 (Display Windows Help)

§ Win+ L (Lock the keyboard)

§ Win+R (Open the Run dialog box)

§ Win+U (Open Utility Manager)

Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts

§ Right Shift for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off)

§ Left Alt+left Shift+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off)

§ Left Alt+left Shift+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off)

§ Shift five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off)

§ NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off)

§ Win +U (Open Utility Manager)

Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

§ END (Display the bottom of the active window)

§ HOME (Display the top of the active window)

§ NUM LOCK+* (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)

§ NUM LOCK++ (Display the contents of the selected folder)

§ NUM LOCK+- (Collapse the selected folder)

§ LEFT ARROW (Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder)

§ RIGHT ARROW (Display the current selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder)

Shortcut Keys For Character Map

§ After you double-click a character on the grid of characters, you can move through the grid by using the keyboard shortcuts:

§ RIGHT ARROW (Move to the right or to the beginning of the next line)

§ LEFT ARROW (Move to the left or to the end of the previous line)

§ UP ARROW (Move up one row)

§ DOWN ARROW (Move down one row)

§ PAGE UP (Move up one screen at a time)

§ PAGE DOWN (Move down one screen at a time)

§ HOME (Move to the beginning of the line)

§ END (Move to the end of the line)

§ CTRL+HOME (Move to the first character)

§ CTRL+END (Move to the last character)

§ Spacebar (Switch between Enlarged and Nor mal mode when a character is selected)

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Main Window Keyboard Shortcuts

§ CTRL+O (Open a saved console)

§ CTRL+N (Open a new console)

§ CTRL+S (Save the open console)

§ CTRL+M (Add or remove a console item)

§ CTRL+W (Open a new window)

§ F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)

§ Alt+Spacebar (Display the MMC window menu)

§ Alt+F4 (Close the console)

§ Alt+A (Display the Action menu)

§ Alt+V (Display the View menu)

§ Alt+F (Display the File menu)

§ Alt+O (Display the Favorites menu)

MMC Console Window Keyboard Shortcuts

§ CTRL+P (Print the current page or active pane)

§ Alt+- (Display the window menu for the active console window)

§ Shift+F10 (Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item)

§ F1 key (Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item)

§ F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)

§ CTRL+F10 (Maximize the active console window)

§ CTRL+F5 (Restore the active console window)

§ Alt+Enter (Display the Properties dialog box, if any, for the selected item)

§ F2 key (Rename the selected item)

§ CTRL+F4 (Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcut closes the console)

Remote Desktop Connection Navigation

§ CTRL+Alt+END (Open the m*cro$oft Windows NT Security dialog box)

§ Alt+PAGE UP (Switch between programs from left to right)

§ Alt+PAGE DOWN (Switch between programs from right to left)

§ Alt+INSERT (Cycle through the programs in most recently used order)

§ Alt+HOME (Display the Start menu)

§ CTRL+Alt+BREAK (Switch the client computer between a window and a full screen)

Alt+Delete (Display the Windows menu)

Internet Explorer Navigation

§ CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box)

§ CTRL+E (Open the Search bar)

§ CTRL+F (Start the Find utility)

§ CTRL+H (Open the History bar)

§ CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar)

§ CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box)

§ CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address)

§ CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box, the same as CTRL+L)

§ CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box)

§ CTRL+R (Update the current Web page)

§ CTRL+W (Close the current window)

NTLDR is Missing

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If your pc give the below error than do the below step to resolve error

NTLDR is Missing
Press any key to restart
Solution :-
1. Change your pc boot Priority and make first boot cd rom/dvd
2.than restart from cd and wait till it ask you for press r for Recovery
3. press r
4. choose which windows if you have more than one os install in your pc write the number and press enter key
5. provide your pc's administrator password and run below command to reslove the problem
copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy e:\i386\ntdetect.com
here, e:\ is the cd rom drive
if it ask for overwrite than press "y"
than,
write exit press enter
than root from your hard disk
now window will start work
If you want more details below is the link
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318728

List of Run Commands In Windows XP

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You can access all these programs by going through START-->RUNor Simply Click Windows Key+R

SQL Client Configuration - cliconfg
System Configuration Editor - sysedit
System Configuration Utility - msconfig
System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately)- sfc /scannow
System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot)- sfc /scanonce
System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot) - sfc /scanboot
System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting)- sfc /revert
System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache)- sfc /purgecache
System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x)-sfc/cachesize=x
System Information - msinfo32.
Task Manager – taskmgr
System Properties - sysdm.cpl
Task Manager – taskmgr
TCP Tester - tcptest
Telnet Client - telnet
Tweak UI (if installed) - tweakui
User Account Management- nusrmgr.cpl
Utility Manager - utilman
Windows Address Book - wab
Windows Address Book Import Utility - wabmig
Windows Backup Utility (if installed)- ntbackup
Windows Explorer - explorer
Windows Firewall- firewall.cpl
Windows Magnifier- magnify
Windows Management Infrastructure - wmimgmt.msc
Windows Media Player - wmplayer
Windows Messenger - msmsgs
Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected)- wiaacmgr
Windows System Security Tool – syskey
Windows Update Launches - wupdmgr
Windows Version (to show which version of windows)- winver
Windows XP Tour Wizard - tourstart
Wordpad - write
Password Properties - password.cpl
Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
Phone and Modem Options - telephon.cpl
Phone Dialer - dialer
Pinball Game - pinball
Power Configuration - powercfg.cpl
Printers and Faxes - control printers
Printers Folder – printers
Private Character Editor - eudcedit
Quicktime (If Installed)- QuickTime.cpl
Real Player (if installed)- realplay
Regional Settings - intl.cpl
Registry Editor - regedit
Registry Editor - regedit32
Remote Access Phonebook - rasphone
Remote Desktop - mstsc
Removable Storage - ntmsmgr.msc
Removable Storage Operator Requests - ntmsoprq.msc
Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof) - rsop.msc
Scanners and Cameras - sticpl.cpl
Scheduled Tasks - control schedtasks
Security Center - wscui.cpl
Services - services.msc
Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
Shuts Down Windows - shutdown
Sounds and Audio - mmsys.cpl
Spider Solitare Card Game - spider
Malicious Software Removal Tool - mrt
Microsoft Access (if installed) - access.cpl
Microsoft Chat - winchat
Microsoft Excel (if installed) - excel
Microsoft Frontpage (if installed)- frontpg
Microsoft Movie Maker - moviemk
Microsoft Paint - mspaint
Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed)- powerpnt
Microsoft Word (if installed)- winword
Microsoft Syncronization Tool - mobsync
Minesweeper Game - winmine
Mouse Properties - control mouse
Mouse Properties - main.cpl
Nero (if installed)- nero
Netmeeting - conf
Network Connections - control netconnections
Network Connections - ncpa.cpl
Network Setup Wizard - netsetup.cpl
Notepad - notepad
Nview Desktop Manager (If Installed)- nvtuicpl.cpl
Object Packager - packager
ODBC Data Source Administrator- odbccp32.cpl
On Screen Keyboard - osk
Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed) - ac3filter.cpl
Outlook Express - msimn
Paint – pbrush
Keyboard Properties - control keyboard
IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration) - ipconfi/all
IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents)- ipconfig /displaydns
IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents)- ipconfig /flushdns
IP Configuration (Release All Connections)- ipconfig /release
IP Configuration (Renew All Connections)- ipconfig /renew
IP Configuration(RefreshesDHCP&Re-RegistersDNS)-ipconfig/registerdns
IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID)- ipconfig/showclassid
IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)- ipconfig /setclassid
Java Control Panel (If Installed)- jpicpl32.cpl
Java Control Panel (If Installed)- javaws
Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
Logs You Out Of Windows - logoff.....
Accessibility Controls - access.cpl
Accessibility Wizard - accwiz
Add Hardware - Wizardhdwwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl
Administrative Tools control - admintools
Adobe Acrobat (if installed) - acrobat
Adobe Designer (if installed)- acrodist
Adobe Distiller (if installed)- acrodist
Adobe ImageReady (if installed)- imageready
Adobe Photoshop (if installed)- photoshop
Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl
Bluetooth Transfer Wizard – fsquirt
Calculator - calc
Certificate Manager - certmgr.msc
Character Map - charmap
Check Disk Utility - chkdsk
Clipboard Viewer - clipbrd
Command Prompt - cmd
Component Services - dcomcnfg
Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
Control Panel - control
Date and Time Properties - timedate.cpl
DDE Shares - ddeshare
Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
Direct X Control Panel (If Installed)- directx.cpl
Direct X Troubleshooter- dxdiag
Disk Cleanup Utility- cleanmgr
Disk Defragment- dfrg.msc
Disk Management- diskmgmt.msc
Disk Partition Manager- diskpart
Display Properties- control desktop
Display Properties- desk.cpl
Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)- control color
Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility- drwtsn32
Driver Verifier Utility- verifier
Event Viewer- eventvwr.msc
Files and Settings Transfer Tool- migwiz
File Signature Verification Tool- sigverif
Findfast- findfast.cpl
Firefox (if installed)- firefox
Folders Properties- control folders
Fonts- control fonts
Fonts Folder- fonts
Free Cell Card Game- freecell
Game Controllers- joy.cpl
Group Policy Editor (XP Prof)- gpedit.msc
Hearts Card Game- mshearts
Help and Support- helpctr
HyperTerminal- hypertrm
Iexpress Wizard- iexpress
Indexing Service- ciadv.msc
Internet Connection Wizard- icwconn1
Internet Explorer- iexplore
Internet Setup Wizard- inetwiz
Internet Properties- inetcpl.cpl