Archive for Ramesh Srinivasan
Using the AVG False Positive User32.Dll Fix/Restore Tool
Many of our readers wrote telling that AVG AntiVirus Update 270.9.0/1777 caused serious problems with their Windows XP systems, deleting the User32.dll (false-positive issue) which prevented Windows XP from starting. AVG has documented this problem in their support pages immediately, and also released a definition update which does not has this problem.
12Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 5 comments | ContinuedFix: Change Analysis Diagnostic Does Not Install in Windows XP SP3
When you run the Change Analysis Diagnostic Tool installer in a computer running Windows XP SP3 the setup fails. Although the Change Analysis Diagnostic download page states that the tool supports only Windows XP Service Pack 2, you can install and use it in Windows XP SP3 systems as well, using the workaround provided in [...]
12Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 1 comment | ContinuedChange Analysis Diagnostic: Identify Recent Changes in a Windows XP PC
The Change Analysis Diagnostic Tool from Microsoft helps you determine the recent changes made to your Windows XP computer. This tool generates a log file containing the list of changes made to your computer during the specified period. The log can be useful when troubleshooting the system or when cleaning up Malware.
11Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 1 comment | ContinuedHow to Restore the “You’ve Opened a New Tab” Window When Opening a New Tab in IE
When you open a new tab in Internet Explorer 7, the about:Tabs page opens which contains information about tabbed browsing and lists available tab shortcuts in Internet Explorer. If you had enabled the Don’t show this page again checkbox and closed the tab window, every new tab opens with a blank page. Here is how [...]
10Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 0 comments | ContinuedFix Internet Explorer Defaults to runonce3.Aspx Page at Every Start
When you open Internet Explorer 7, it may default to runonce2.aspx or runonce3.aspx (Customize Your Settings) page. When saving the custom settings, a script error displaying Element not found message appears.
7Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 1 comment | ContinuedMicrosoft DreamSpark: Free Technical Software for Indian Students
Microsoft India today unveiled DreamSpark - a software giveaway for an estimated 10 million plus qualified students in the country. DreamSpark will provide students access to the latest Microsoft developer and designer tools at no charge to unlock their creative potential and set them on the path to academic and career success.
5Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 0 comments | ContinuedBlockThisSite Menu Extension for Internet Explorer
Did you accidentally land on a bad site when browsing the Web? While it’s advisable to close bad websites immediately, you can quickly block that particular site before closing it so that you don’t visit that site in future. This can be done using the BlockThisSite Internet Explorer Menu Extension that I’ve created. The extension [...]
5Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 2 comments | ContinuedVirtual PC 2007 Security Options: Restrictions for Limited Users
Virtual PC 2007 is a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation. This article lists the security options available for Virtual PC, which can be used to lockdown Virtual PC access or restrict a particular feature for non-administrators.
4Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 0 comments | ContinuedOffice Ultimate 2007 at 91% Discount for Students
Students save up to 91% off E.R.P. on Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007. This offer is good only to eligible students who attend an educational institution geographically located in the United States.
3Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 1 comment | ContinuedAdd “Explore” To the Desktop Context Menu in Windows Vista
This tip is for users who hide the desktop icons (for a clean looking desktop) and want to quickly access the Desktop folder when required, without toggling the Show Desktop Icons option in the context menu.
3Nov2008 | Ramesh Srinivasan | 1 comment | Continued
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