Message Board

What's your say ??? Send Message Here.
--------------------------------------------------------------

Friday, June 25, 2010

How to delete Yahoo! Mail account

Bookmark and Share

How to delete Yahoo! Mail account

Introduction: Yahoo! Mail (shortened to Y! Mail) is a free web mail service provided by Yahoo!. It was inaugurated in 1997. It is currently the largest web-based email service.
Currently, Yahoo! offers two versions of Yahoo! Mail: an Outlook-like Ajax interface, as well as the traditional full-page-scroll "Yahoo! Mail Classic," which continues the availability of the simpler. In early 2008, Yahoo! started offering unlimited mail storage even to its users, in response to heated competition in the free-web mail market segment.

Features on Free version:
- Unlimited Mail Storage.
- 25 MB attachments
- 100 filters to automatically sort incoming messages (200 filters for the Plus version)
Protection against spam and viruses.
- Advertising is displayed on the screen while working with the e-mail account, but text ads are not within the emails themselves, and they are no longer added to the footer of outgoing messages.
- POP3 support, Mail Forwarding facility, and SMTP support in some countries (but not in the US).
- Accounts not logged into for four months get deactivated (The account can be retrieved but all stored data, such as emails, are lost).
- Early in 2006, Yahoo! Mail introduced aliases to its repertoire of features. Users could now add a (single) alias username containing a dot character for a pre-existing account.
- The Chinese version of Yahoo! Mail offers 3.5 GB quota and 20 MB attachments.
- Some users get features added if they are long time users.
- Latest beta of Yahoo! Zimbra desktop allows for all Yahoo! users to use the software.

Information courtesy: Wikipedia

Delete A Yahoo account

Yahoo email id is automatically deactivated and deleted if you will not use the account more than 4 months or 120 days. But if you want to delete the account manually then you can do so.

Steps in deleting Yahoo account:

1- Log on to this page: https://edit.yahoo.com/config/delete_user

2- This is the link for deleting yahoo address permanently. Provide the user name and password. Your account will be deleted within 90 days.

3- Then follow the steps on screen.

4- Provide the password again and the code in the image.

5- Then click the button “Terminate this Account.”

6- Finish.

Note: Yahoo Rules mention this point: In most cases your account will be deactivated and then deleted from our user registration database in approximately 90 days. This delay is necessary to discourage users from engaging in fraudulent activity. Additionally, due to the limited number of names available, we may allow other users to sign up for and use your current Yahoo! ID and profile names after your account has been deleted.'

Screenshots:

 click to enlarge image

Image-1: ( part 1 of part 2)

click to enlarge image

Image-1: ( part 2 of part 2)

 click to enlarge image

Image–2 (Final)

Now Your Yahoo account is deleted.

Finish.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Changed Feature Names on Vista, 2008, Windows 7

Bookmark and Share

Changed Feature Names on Vista, Server 2008 and Windows 7

Posted: 22th June 2010, Updated: 27th Apr 2011.

80+ new Windows feature names.

After the introduction of Windows Vista, Microsoft changed many features and components in the new edition of Windows (i.e. Vista). Some of the features, technologies, components and services are redesigned or developed. And also OS feature/component names are changed and the functionality of some items has been enhanced and moved or consolidated with other features with a new ones.

Here are the lists of features/components that are changed or modified in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and in Windows 7 etc.

FORMER NAME
LATER NAME
WINDOWS 2000, XP, SERVER 2003 etc.
WINDOWS VISTA (Client OS)
Accessibility OptionsEase of Access Center
Add or Remove ProgramsPrograms and Features
Address BookWindows Contacts
Automated System Recovery (ASR)Windows Complete PC Restore
Computer BrowserNetwork Discovery Protocol (NDP)
Documents and SettingsUsers
Error ReportingWindows Error Reporting (WER)
Files and Setting Transfer WizardWindows Easy Transfer (WET)
Local Security SettingsSecurity Configuration Management
Microsoft Synchronization Tool Sync Center
My ComputerComputer
My DocumentsDocuments
My MusicMusic
My Network PlacesNetwork Places
My PicturesPictures
My Recent DocumentsRecent Documents
My VideosVideos
NetMeetingWindows Meeting Space
NTBackup (Windows Backup Utility)Backup and Restore Center
Outlook ExpressWindows Mail
Performance MonitorReliability and Performance Monitor
PrefetchSuperfetch
Regional SettingsRegion and Language
Remote AssistanceWindows Remote Assistance
Run AsRun As Administrator
Scheduled TasksTask Scheduler
Stored Use Names and PasswordsCredential Manager
System File Checker (SFC)System Integrity Check and Repair
System RestoreSystem Protection
Tour Windows XPGetting Started or Welcome Center
Windows File Protection (WFP)Windows Resource Protection (WRP)
Windows MessengerWindows Live Messenger
Windows Picture and Fax ViewerWindows Photo Gallery
Windows Services for UnixSubsystem for Unix-based Applications
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Backup and Restore CenterBackup and Restore
Network PlacesNetworks
Pen and Input DevicesPen and Touch
PrintersDevices And Printers
Problem Reports and SolutionsAction Center
Regional and Language OptionsRegion and Language
Welcome CenterGetting Started
Windows MarketplaceGet Programs (Online)
Windows Photo GalleryWindows Photo Viewer
Windows Security CenterAction Center
Windows SidebarDesktop Gadgets
WINDOWS SERVER 2008 (Server OS)
Computer ManagementServer Manager
Error ReportingProblem Reports and Solutions
NTBackup (Windows Backup Utility)Windows Server Backup
Windows FirewallWindows Firewall with Advanced Security
OTHER TECHNOLOGY / FEATURE
Data Protection ServerSystem Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)
MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components)Windows DAC
Microsoft Business SolutionsMicrosoft Dynamics products
Microsoft InstallerWindows Installer
Microsoft Internet Explorer (till IE6)Windows Internet Explorer (IE7 onwards)
Microsoft Office GrooveMicrosoft SharePoint Workspace
Microsoft Office OutlookMicrosoft Outlook
Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM)System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
Microsoft Shared Computer ToolkitWindows SteadyState
Microsoft Virtual PCWindows Virtual PC
Remote Installation Services (RIS)Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
System File ProtectionWindows File Protection
Systems Management Server (SMS)System Center Configuration Manager
Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA)Windows Activation Technology (WAT)
Windows Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery
Windows Scripting HostWindows Script Host

Get this article in a Downloadable file: See the end of these file of table-16 in APPENDIX section to find this table of lists.

Download PDF here:

http://1drv.ms/1mDyZC9

Download XPS here:

http://1drv.ms/1mDz3BO

------------------------------------------------------------
Posted by: bcdalai

Useful Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 7

Bookmark and Share

Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7


Posted: 22th June 2010, Updated: 14th Aug 2010.

Windows 7 includes many handy keyboard shortcut key combinations that allow you to navigate and manage the Windows workspace more efficiently. Here are few  shortcuts for Microsoft Windows 7 that will help you speed up your works:

Note: (“Win” means the Windows Key).


Ctrl+click: Pressing Ctrl while clicking a taskbar icon will scroll through multiple windows of that icon's application.
Ctrl+S: Saves a file for application in Windows.
Win+(numbers 1 to 5): Starts the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, it switches to that program.
Win+Alt+(numbers 1 to 5): Opens the Jump List of recently accessed items for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Win+Ctrl+(numbers 1 to 5): Switches to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Win+Ctrl+B: Switches to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.
Win+Ctrl+F: Opens a Search window for finding computers on a network.
Win+Ctrl+Tab and then Left or Right Arrow: Opens Aero Flip 3-D to cycle through open programs.
Win+D: Shows the desktop.
Win+Down Arrow: Minimizes the window.
Win+E: Opens Windows Explorer with Computer selected.
Win+F: Opens a Search window for finding files or folders.
Win+G: Cycles through Gadgets (if available).
Win+Home: Minimizes all but the active window.
Win+L: Locks your computer or switches users.
Win+Left Arrow: Docks the active window to the left half of the screen.
Win+M: Minimizes all windows.
Win+P: Chooses a presentation display mode.
Win+Pause: Displays the System Control Panel applet.
Win+R: Opens the Run dialog box.
Win+Right Arrow: Docks the active window to the right half of the screen.
Win+Shift+(numbers 1 to 5): Starts a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Win+Shift+Left or Right Arrow: Moves the window from one monitor to another.
Win+Shift+M: Restores minimized windows.
Win+Shift+Up Arrow: Stretches the window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Win+Spacebar: Shows the desktop without minimizing open windows (Aero Peek).
Win+T: Cycles through and previews programs on the taskbar.
Win+Tab: Cycles through open programs by using Aero Flip 3-D. (If Aero is working.)
Win+U: Opens the Ease of Access Center.
Win+Up Arrow: Maximizes the window.
Win+X: Opens the Windows Mobility Center.

If you have more keyboard shortcuts then add those here.


---------------------------------------------------
Posted by: bcdalai

The content on this site is Copyright Protected by DMCA.com - Click for status and more info

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Windows 7 Resources for IT Professionals

Bookmark and Share

Windows 7 Resources for IT Professionals

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Brief Description
Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues, gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found, and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
Overview
Before you begin: Be sure to plug in and turn on any USB devices or other devices, such as printers,
external hard disks, and scanners, that you regularly use with the PC you're checking.
The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC for potential compatibility issues and lets you know about
your Windows 7 upgrade options. Within minutes, you'll get a report that tells you if your PC meets the
system requirements, if any known compatibility issues with your hardware, devices, and installed programs are found, and gives guidance on what to do to before installing Windows 7 on your PC.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows Easy Transfer for transferring from Windows XP (32 bit) to Windows 7
Brief Description
Use Windows Easy Transfer to copy your files, photos, music, e-mail, settings, and more from a computer running Windows XP to a computer running Windows 7. You can transfer data using an Easy Transfer Cable, removable media, or across a network.
Overview
This software installs Windows Easy Transfer on a computer running the 32-bit version of Windows XP
so you can copy your files, photos, music, e-mail, settings, and more to a computer running Windows
7. If your computer is running another version of Windows, you can download other versions of Windows Easy Transfer by following this link. This software is already built into Windows 7, so it is not necessary to install it on a computer running Windows 7.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BitLocker To Go Reader
Brief Description
The BitLocker To Go Reader is an application that provides users read-only access to BitLocker-protected FAT-formatted drives on computers running Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Overview
BitLocker protection on removable drives is known as BitLocker To Go. When a BitLocker-protected removable drive is unlocked on a computer running Windows 7, the drive is automatically recognized and the user is either prompted for credentials to unlock the drive or the drive is unlocked automatically if configured to do so. Computers running Windows XP or Windows Vista do not automatically recognize that the removable drive is BitLocker-protected. With the BitLocker To Go Reader users can unlock the BitLocker-protected drives by using a password or a recovery password (also known as a recovery key) and gain read-only access to their data.
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista; Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1; Windows Vista Business; Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Enterprise; Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Home Basic; Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Home Premium; Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows Vista Service Pack 2; Windows Vista Starter; Windows Vista Ultimate; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition; Windows XP 64-bit; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool
Brief Description
The Hardware-assisted virtualization (HAV) detection tool checks if the computer processor supports HAV and if this setting is enabled.
Overview
Windows Virtual PC requires processors capable of hardwareassisted virtualization with AMD-V™, Intel® VT or VIA® VT turned on in the BIOS. The HAV detection tool helps you check if the computer processor supports hardware virtualization. The tool also checks if this feature is enabled on the processor. For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.

To know whether your computer is compatible to run Windows XP Mode/Hyper-v/Windows Virtual PC or not use the following tool:
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7
Brief Description
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows® 7 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on computers that are running Windows Server® 2008 R2, Windows Server® 2008, or Windows Server® 2003, from a remote computer that is running Windows 7.
Overview
**Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 can be installed ONLY on computers that are running the Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate editions of Windows 7.**
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote computer that is running Windows 7. It includes support for remote management of computers that are running either the Server Core or full installation options of Windows Server 2008 R2, and for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008. Some roles and features on Windows Server 2003 can be managed remotely by using Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7, although the Server Core installation option is not available with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. This feature is comparable in functionality to the Windows Server 2003 Administrative Tools Pack and Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1).
Download:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Microsoft Network Monitor 3.3
Brief Description
Tool to allow capturing and protocol analysis of network traffic.
Overview
Network Monitor 3.3 is a protocol analyzer. It allows you to capture network traffic, view and analyze it. Version 3.3 is an update and replaces Network Monitor 3.2. Network Monitor 3.x is a complete overhaul of the previous Network Monitor 2.x version.
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition; Windows Server 2008; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems; Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows XP 64-bit; Windows XP Service Pack 3
Download:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Update for Windows XP SP3 to enable RemoteApp
Brief Description
This package lets you to run many Windows XP productivity applications from a Windows 7-based PC using Windows Virtual PC
Overview
This package lets you to run many Windows XP productivity applications from a Windows 7-based PC using Windows Virtual PC. This patch needs to be installed in your Windows XP SP3 virtual machine.
For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.
Download:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Update for Windows Vista SP1 or above to enable RemoteApp
Brief Description
This package lets you to run many Windows Vista productivity applications from Windows 7-based PC using Windows Virtual PC.
Overview
This package lets you to run many Windows Vista productivity applications from Windows 7-based PC using Windows Virtual PC. This package needs to be installed in your Windows Vista virtual machine.
For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.
Download:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HYPER-V and RED HAT (Linux) support
Here are the details:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 have passed cert tests when running on Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2. See more at RedHat's certified hardware site.

Windows Server 2003/ Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2 are validated to run on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4, using their KVM-based hypervisor. See more at Microsoft Server Virtualization Validation Program site.

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 supports monitoring of the following operating systems:
HP-UX 11i v2 and v3 (PA-RISC and IA64)
Sun Solaris 8 and 9 (SPARC) and Solaris 10 (SPARC and x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (x86/x64) and 5 (x86/x64) Server
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (x86) and 10 SP1 (x86/x64)
IBM AIX v5.3 and v6.1 (POWER)

Read:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Press and TechNet Magazine have teamed up to create a free e-book:
Deploying Windows 7, Essential Guidance from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and TechNet Magazine. The e-book includes ten complete chapters from Microsoft Press’s Windows 7 Resource Kit (ISBN: 9780735627000; ISBN: 1760 pages), by Mitch
Tulloch, Tony Northrup, Jerry Honeycutt, Ed. Wilson, and the Windows 7 Team at Microsoft.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Building a Standard Image of Windows 7 Step-by-Step Guide
Brief Description
Explains how to install a custom image by using an operating system image that includes your
customizations and applications.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Configuring Windows 7 for a Limited User Account
Brief Description
Explains how to set up your Administrator accounts through User Account Control.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Download your free e-book of Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2
Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 e-book.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
77 Windows 7 Tips
Read:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What’s New in Group Policy for Windows 7 and Windows Server
2008 R2
Read:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UAC tweaks in Windows 7
Read:
Article from: Windows 7 blog:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Your Windows 7 Deployment Guide
Read:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 7 Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 for XP SP3 and Vista SP1 and SP2
“The Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 client update enables you to use the new Remote Desktop Services features. These features are introduced in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2 and are available for computers that are running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows Vista Service Pack 2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer”.
Download:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fully install Windows 7 from the upgrade disc
Read the full article here:
The pros and cons of switching to Windows 7:
Read:
Making the business case for Windows 7
Create a Windows XP and 7 dual-boot systemstaged for an easy migration
What Windows 7 means to Windows server administrators:
Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation gives small networks more options
Windows 7 Professional feature-to-feature comparison chart
Delayed Start feature increases options for Windows services
Determine processes running on a remote server with PsList
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Engineering Windows 7
Read everything on Windows 7 on E7 blog
Visit:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 7 Upgrade Paths
Read:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cloud Infrastructure
Read this article for more about Cloud Computing infrastructures:

Challenges of Virtual Infrastructure Deployment and Management
Read this article:

10+ ways Windows 7 will affect IT pros
Read:

Installing Windows 7 on an existing Windows XP Computer
To install Windows 7 and migrate existing user files and settings. Read the complete article:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yet another awesome tool from the Sysinternals team, Disk2vhd. As the name implies this tool can covert a physical disk into a virtual disk. Here is the quick summary of it’s capabilities. The converted VHD file can be used to boot from Virtual PC, Hyper-V and another physical machine as well Works on a machine that’s online VHD can be created on the same volume that is getting converted Preserves the partition information of the disk
Cool utility to create your physical dosk drive to a VHD file.
Download this tool from:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows Vista: Windows update went bad, now my PC is stuck in endless updating cycle
This is the place for all problem reports / Troubleshooting methods and more informations on Tech. Support. Read a recent post relating to a Windows Update issue on Windows Vista, from forum of CNET.com:
Read this and try to sort out the solutions here......
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fix Windows 7 Activation Status Not Available or SLMgr 0×80070422 Error
Windows 7 displays the system activation status in System Properties, which can be accessed via Control Panel -> System and Security -> System. However, sometimes, Windows activation may display error message which saying activation status not available, together with product ID which is also not available.

Read this page for detail:
And also read:
Related articles:


-----------------------------------

Posted by: bcdalai

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Windows 7 Run Commands

Bookmark and Share
Windows 7 Run Commands
Photobucket
Last Updates: 27th Apr, 2011

Snashots:

Photobucket

Commands:
ClearType Text Tuner: cttune
Desktop Gadget Gallery: sidebar /showgadgets
Device Manager: hdwwiz.cpl
Device Manager: devmgmt.msc
Disk Defragment User Interface: dfrgui
Display Color Calibration: dccw
Display Switcher: displayswitch
Display: Desktop Icon Settings: control desk.cpl,,0
Display: Personalization control: desk.cpl,,2
Display: Screen Resolution: control desk.cpl
Display: Screen Resolution: desk.cpl
Display: Screen Saver Settings: control desk.cpl,,1
Display: Windows Color and Appearance: control desk.cpl,,5
Hardware and Devices troubleshooter: msdt -id devicediagnostic
Math Input Panel (for Tablet PC): mip
Problem Steps Recorder: psr
Resource Monitor: perfmon /res
Scan Management: scanmanagement.msc
Services For Network File System: nfsmgmt.msc
System Repair Disc (create): recdisc
User Account Control Settings: useraccountcontrolsettings
Windows Anytime Upgrade Results: windowsanytimeupgraderesults
Windows Easy Transfer Report: migwiz/postmig
Windows PowerShell (ISE): powershell_ise
Windows PowerShell (v2.0): powershell
Windows Virtual PC: vmwindow
XPS Viewer: xpsrchvw
And many more.....

For all the Windows 7 Run Commands see the article or download the Windows Command Guide 2011  from below:

PDF download:
http://www.box.net/shared/6p6t62uck0

XPS download:
http://www.box.net/shared/f5wx4xw6cg


Download Flash Version here:
http://www.box.net/shared/8c58rfxpgc

Copyright © 2004-2011 bcdalai.

Posted by: bcdalai