Blue Screen of Death is a very common error that occurs in all the versions of the Windows OS, be it Win XP, or Win Vista or Windows 7. A lot of major as well as minor hardware and software related issues can lead to Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Sometimes you can resolve the issue by simply solving it by restarting your PC. However, many times the BSOD screen won’t allow you to reach the desktop or even if you have reached the desktop, the BSOD screen can appear all of a sudden while you are doing something important on your PC.
BSODs appear when Windows encounters a serious problem and stalls the operating system. You can easily fix BSOD issues by examining all the factors that has triggered it. Here are some things you should do when you encounter a BSOD:
1. Some BSODs are so bad that you may end up installing fresh copy of Windows on your system. If you are not able to access your data after the occurrence of BSOD, you may also end up losing all your precious data. So, you need try your best to reach the desktop. You can try the ‘Last Known Good Configuration’ option or by going into the Safe Mode. You can try both of these options by pressing the F8 key before the appearance of the Windows loading screen. If you do it correctly, you will see the ‘Windows Advanced Options Menu’ screen where you will see options like Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking and Last Known Good Configuration.
In Windows 7, there is simple way to do it. Today in this tutorial, I’ll be guiding you through the each and every steps with screenshots.
Before starting note that,
- We can partition any drive, even a system drive
- We can do it only in Windows, Windows 7 and Vista specifically
So let’s divide it.
Go to Start > Right click on MyComputer and choose Manage.
Disk Management Window will Pop-up, it may take time to load it since it fetches for all the hardware and system information in your PC. After it’s fully loaded, go to Storage> Disk management at the left sidebar. This is where we’ll have all the information about storage devices that are in our PC currently connected and active.
Data recovery is a process by which you can recover deleted data from your computer. Whether you have accidently deleted data or have lost data due to system crash, hard disk data recovery software can help you recover all your data even if you have formatted your hard drive. On the web, you can find plenty of free hard disk data recovery software. You should keep in mind that not all the free data recovery software are reliable and can recover most of your lost data.
Here are the top 3 free hard disk data recovery software:
1. Recuva
Recuva is one of the most popular data recovery software. It is a freeware application from Piliform which is well-known for its CCleaner application. You can make use of it to get back lost data from your hard drive, USB drive, memory card, and iPod. Even if you have formatted your drive, Recuva will be able to recover most of your lost files. It can also be used to recover deleted emails from MS Outlook Express and Mozilla Thunderbird. Another cool feature of this amazing app is that it can recover unsaved word documents.
Currently, you can only use this software on all the versions of Windows OS. There is no support for MAC and Linux OS.
Pandora Recovery is very simple and easy to use data recovery software. After thoroughly scanning your system, you will be shown all the files that can be recovered from your hard drive. You can choose the files you want to recover and save it on the desired destination. You can make use of the ‘Search’ feature for to search for deleted files by entering full or partial name of the file, file size and so on. It allows you to preview the files before you save it. It is compatible with all the versions of Windows such as XP, Vista and Windows 7.
Another open-source command line application that can help recovering lost data from FAT, NFTS and ext2 file systems. It has got plenty of other features too such as it can recover lost partitions, get back boot sector from a backup, rebuild NTFS and FAT boot sector, fix FAT tables and many more. The best thing about this application is that it can be used on Windows, Mac and Linux OS.
Download TestDisk
The best way to safeguard your data from data loss is to perform timely backup. Having hard disk data recovery software handy can be of great help for recovering lost data in case you did not perform data backup.
AUTOMATICALLY BACKUP YOUR PENDRIVE DATA TO HARD DISK
USBFlashCopy is a small Windows utility to back up your flash drives and storage cards on the fly. It runs in the background and copies files from inserted media to a safe location on your hard drive.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Small
USBFlashCopy is a really small utility taking no more than 300KB of space, it doesn't require additional libraries, frameworks or anything else to download and install.
Portable
Run USBFlashCopy from any folder or drive.
Simple and clever
USBFlashCopy automatically detects when you insert a media and copies its content to a safe location. By default, it creates a sub-folder for each removable media in "My Documents\Removable Media Backups".
Supports Profiles
Create profiles with separate settings for different flash sticks or storage cards. You can change default settings for new or rarely used medias.
Copies newer files only
USBFlashCopy copies only newer or updated files, you can optionally keep old versions of the files.
Move your settings
USBFlashCopy keeps its settings in an INI file, automatically created in the folder it is running from. Copy USBFlashCopy.ini along with executable to keep your settings.
Safeguarding Removable Disk Data By Creating Encrypted Password Protected Hidden Partition.
Rohos Mini Driveis a free USB flash-drive encryption utility letting users create hidden and password protected partition on any removable storagedevice, the portable encription tool offers “on-the-fly” encryption even in traveler mode securing data efficiently.
Using Rohos Mini Drive is very easy all you need to do is to create a hidden secured partition once on your drive and then use portable Rohos executable on your flash disk-drive to enter the correct password and access the content.
Steam Mover is a Portable freeware windows application.With Steam Mover you can easily move installed windows applications, games and other installed softwares from C:\ drive to other drives say D:\ or E:\ drive.Mostly C drive runs out of space due to many installed softwares and Games by Game lovers.Most of the people use some Utilities to cleanup junk files or even uninstall applications if computer slows down.Steam Mover solves your problem.It works only with Windows Vista or Windows7.It does not support Windows XP.
It smoothly moves installed software applications to other drives without affecting its registry entries.
Howto Move Installed Application with Steam Mover?
1.Download and run SteamMover.exe.
2. Put the folder in which your applications are installed in Stream apps common folder . The alternative folder is the path where the programs have to be moved (Say D:\).
3. Once the source and destination folders are set you can use the arrow button to move the application in between the folders.
How To Uninstall Steam Mover?
Since its a portable application simply delete SteamMover.exe, and if you really want you can remove the two Registry keys fromHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SteamMover\
HIDE DRIVE OF YOUR PC HARD DISK FOR SECURITY AND PRIVACY
This is a great trick you can play on your friends. To disable the display of local or networked drives when you click My Computer. 1.Go to start->run.Type regedit.Now go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer Now in the right pane create a new DWORD item and name it NoDrives (it is case sensitive). Now modify it's value and set it to 3FFFFFF (Hexadecimal) . Now restart your computer. So, now when you click on My Computer, no drives will be shown(all gone...). To enable display of drives in My Computer, simply delete this DWORD item that you created.Again restart your computer.You can now see all the drives again.
Defragmenting your hard drive is the process of putting all the scattered pieces of files back together. Microsoft Windows XP includes a tool that will defragment your hard drive for you. To keep your system performing well, it’s a good idea to have Windows XP automatically defragment your hard drive every week.
To schedule a weekly defragmentation
1.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2.
Click Performance and Maintenance.
3.
Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Scheduled Tasks.
4.
In the Scheduled Tasks window, double-click Add Scheduled Task.
Tired of dealing with rogue software, spyware and malware?...Spent too many hours removing unsolicited software?....Worried about clicking unfamiliar Web links?
Then try this software it will manage your all security problems for your active programs..
Now a days we will use our personal system to store all our personals like .... DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, SOFTWARES..etc.. If no problem for the system it goes smoothly..But system raises problem...it is upset for us...I suggest if u had some important files just upload it to online sharing sites...like http://www.4shared.com/ http://www.mediafire.com/ http://www.drivehq.com/
these are some you will find so many by searching net...
Today I will give some data recovery tools that very useful for all of us...
Find and Remove Duplicate Files with Duplicate File Searcher
If you’ve been using your computer for a long period of time without re-formatting it, you have probably built up duplicate files due to copying and moving all over the place.
In case, it is a large number of media files such as videos, music, and images. I may lose track, and copy the sames file more than once to any given directory. Windows does not provide you with a duplicate file checking solution, but there is freeware that does the trick.
Duplicate Files Searcher checks and removes duplicate files. It is available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. You can preview files before deleting, or set DFS to automatically delete duplicate files.
Features:
Searching results can be saved and loaded in future
Checks any files, folders and drives
Works with removable drives
Decide on automatic deletion or preview
Works on all OSes
Download here – requires Java Runtime Environment, so please install JRE first if you haven’t already
Copy Data From a Corrupted Hard Drive with Copy Cat
Do you have a corrupted sector on your hard drive? Maybe your CD or DVD is scratched beyond being readable…
Try recovering the data using Copy Cat- it is a freeware application that reads data byte-by-byte and skips over the unreadable bytes. Let us know how it goes in the comments section below- good luck! Download Here
A lot of times, when we have multiple programs running at once, we may notice our system getting a bit sluggish. That is because every application that is running is using up a certain amount of RAM(random access memory)- some more than others. When an application is closed, it releases the memory it was using, making it available for other tasks. This doesn’t always happen though.
I will show you how to create an easy shortcut to reset your Ram when needed, and recover some of that performance power without needing a restart. Follow these easy steps:
1. Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2. Copy and paste the following into the box: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
3. Click Next, name it ‘Clear Memory’, and click Finish
Now you can double-click that shortcut whenever you need to run the command.
How to Hide your Hard Drive in Windows
Do you have a hard drive in your computer you’d like hidden from casual users of your computer? NoDrives Manager will help you do just that. This utility basically hides the chosen hard drive’s entry from Windows Explorer (My Computer, sidebar,address bar, etc) so non-invasive users won’t know it exists.
The drive will remail technicaly accessable through the “Run” section or the command prompt- but chances are people using your computer aren’t looking to get technical and nosey. In other words, this is great for hiding your private files- enjoy.
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Western Digital is back with a brand new hard drive known as the WD VelociRaptor, where it will be available in 450GB and 600GB capacities. These are the next generation of its 10,000 RPM SATA family of hard drives, where it was specially designed to cater fro blade servers, high-performance PCs, Mac computers, professional workstations, in addition to 1U and 2U rack servers – basically any situation that calls for a balance of high performance and capacity. It also holds the distinction of being the only 10,000 RPM SATA hard drive on the market, and has been a firm favorite in the past amongst enthusiast and enterprise groups. Nice to know this latest iteration of the VelociRaptor brand now features double the capacity and up to 15% performance increase.
The WD VelociRaptor hard drive comes with enterprise-class mechanics that provide round the clock durability under high-performance demands, where up to 600GB of data can be crammed into a 2.5″ enterprise form factor. Apart from that, you can pick up the WD VelociRaptor drive in the IcePack enclosure, which is essentially a 3.5″ mounting frame that comes complete with a built-in heat sink. This factory customization will be able to fit the drive into a standard 3.5″ system bay while keeping it extra cool even when it is installed in a high-performance desktop chassis and 3.5″ hard drive form factor enterprise chassis.
Among the features that are found on the new WD VelociRaptor hard drives include :-
Killer speed – SATA 6 Gb/s interface and 32 MB cache enhance the next generation 10,000 RPM WD VelociRaptor making it up to 15% faster than the award-winning previous generation.
Monstrous capacity – WD VelociRaptor SATA drives are available in capacities up to 600 GB, double the capacity of the previous generation.
Rock-solid reliability – Designed and manufactured to mission-critical enterprise-class standards to provide enterprise reliability in high duty cycle environments. With 1.4 million hours MTBF, these drives have the highest available reliability rating on a high capacity SATA drive.
Ultra-cool operation – Consumes no more power than the previous generation WD VelociRaptor while offering double the capacity and higher performance.
IcePack mounting frame – The 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor is enclosed in a backplane-ready 3.5-inch enterprise-class mounting frame with a built-in heat sink that keeps this powerful little drive extra cool when installed in high-performance desktop chassis.
Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF) – Optimizes operation and performance when the drives are used in vibration-prone, multi-drive chassis.
NoTouch ramp load technology – The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.
Environmentally conscious – In addition to being ROHS compliant, this generation of WD VelociRaptor is also a halogen-free design.
Expect the WD VelociRaptor (model WD4500HLHX and WD6000HLHX to retail for $299 for the 450GB model, while the 600GB model is going for $329.
COPY ANY MOVIE DVD TO HARD DISK: BYPASS DVD COPY PROTECTION
At certain times when we used to copy the original DVDs (movies) to the hard drive, it used to get a copyright error.
We get the error because those DVD titles are often encrypted, which prevents us from either copying them to hard drive or if we manage to do so, being able to play the resulting files.
So here is a freeware called DVDSmith to copy any DVD movie with excellent DVD copying quality in Full Disk Mode. It can backup, clone or copy DVD movie to computer as DVD folder, ISO file.
With DVDSmith Movie Backup, everyone can experience its features in super fast copying speed (only about 15 minutes for DVD-5 or 25 minutes for DVD-9) and more! It can even bypass the copy protection error. Below are some quick features about this freeware :
* Supports Copy-Protected DVDs, Copies all DVDs even with anti-piracy encryption.
* Perfect Video & Audio Quality - like the original.
* High speed and quality. Copy your DVD movie in a very short time.
* Supports both NTSC & PAL DVD movies.
* Make high quality back copies of your favorite DVD movies.
* Sound and video never change in quality.
* Very easy to use for everyone - Just click and Backup.
Download Instructions:Click hereto download DvdSmith from the official website.
CLEAN YOUR SYSTEM PERFECTLY BY USING SOFTWARE CALLED (PERFECT UTILITIES)
For better performance of system..we can do some work on system like..Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmentator, Registry Cleanup, Remove Temporary Files, Un needed shortcuts, Duplicate Files, Managing System Tools..We have to do all the above thinks to do for our system better performance.. It is time taking process to do all those things.. If u think that all those things could be done in a single time...Yeah here is a way.. A software can do all those things is PERFECT UTILITIES.
In this software having 6 major tools called..SYSTEM CLEANERS, SYSTEM OPTIMIZERS, SYSTEM CONTROL, SYSTEM TOOLS, REGISTRY TOOLS, FILE TOOLS
1.SYSTEM CLEANERS:- In this tools have 3 sub categorized tools..PERFECT DISK CLEANER, REGISTRY CLEAR, HISTORY CLEANER... While Installing Software or Run or Browsing Net, Checking Emails or taking Print outs..Doing all those works so many temporary files are created. It will clear Disk Cleaer...For this choose the drive for Scan and Clean the Disk..Similarly Clean the Registry, History files.. While cleaning browsing history check the correct browser history cleanup...
2.SYSTEM OPTIMIZER:- Optimizes the System clean up files...Here also sub categories called..PERFECT DISKDEFRAG, MEMORY OPTIMIZER, SHORTCUTS FIXER, DUPLICATE FILE FINDER...
Disk defrag will orderizes the files,
Memory Optimizer will clean system memory and tune up speed.
If we use a program frequently then we use shortcut of that program...Shortcut Fixer will Remove those shortcuts that have no target files...
Duplicate File Finder will delete all Duplicate Files
3.SYSTEM CONTROL:- By the name will control all system controls..In these tool have PERFECT SYSTEM CONTROL, STARTUP CLEANER, AUTO SHUTDOWN, BHO REMOVER...In this OS files could be controled...Windows Settings will control system.. For example If u access some program in Control panel..Just goto System Control and click Control Panel..To Display system Properties...Select Display and click Run Control Panel Applet.. By using Auto Shutdown we can fix the time for shutdown..password can be set for this..
4.SYSTEM TOOLS:- In this PROCESS MANAGER, UNINSTALL MANAGER, SYSTEM INFORMATION, WINDOWS TOOLS tools have...
Process Manager will manage all running programs...Like Task Manager.
Uninstall Manager is do work like Add/Remove programs in system.
System Information will show..Windows, Display, Memory, Performance, Drivers
Windows Tools will launch all window tools..
5.REGISTRY TOOLS:- These tool will Back up and Report all System Registry
6. FILE TOOLS:- This tool will helpful to manage all software files..By using UNDELETE will recover the removed files.
By using FILE SHREDDER delete the file perminately.
By using FILE SPLITTER we will split the huge memory files..
By using EXE PROTECTOR tool we can give password to .EXE files..
For Download and more information about this software..
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SOFTWARE TO RECOVER DATA DELETED FROM HARD DISK OR REMOVABLE DISK
Disk Digger software that recover deleted data from hard disk, Pen driver, Memory Card etc., For More Information and Download this Software..Just go to...
How to Save Hard Disk Space Tips for disk space
Hard disk space in your computer is something that is never enough. As long as there is space, you have something to fill it up. Especially in laptops you can't even add another hard disk to increase the space. Yes, you can attach an external hard drive to get additional space. It is certainly not as convenient as internal drive. So, best way to workaround the problem is to create more space in your hard disk my doing some routine maintenance. Here are some steps to save hard disk space in your computer.
Instructions:-
Do disk cleanup. Built in disk clean up in windows provides several ways to save hard disk space. Right click on the drive letter in windows explorer and select "Properties" menu. The disk cleanup button is in the "General" tab.
Delete temporary files. Through disk cleanup utility you can delete all the temporary files downloaded to the computer when you browse different web pages. Sometimes these could add up to eat a lot of space. Delete these files to create some free capacity in the hard disk.
Empty the Recycle Bin. Recycle bin contains the deleted files, in case if you wish to restore them later. You can right click on the recycle bin and click on "Empty Recycle Bin" to save some hard disk storage. Alternatively you can do this through disk cleanup utility too.
Compress old files. Windows can compress the files that are not accessed for a while. You can instruct Windows to do so from the disk cleanup page described in Step 1. Compressing the files will save good amount of hard disk space in the computer.
Uninstall unwanted programs. Time to time we end up installing various software and never use them after. These could consume lot of hard disk space. By uninstalling them, you can save space in the hard disk.
Delete downloaded installation files. Once you install a program you don't need the installation files downloaded from the Internet. Some of them could be large files. You can save hard disk space on the computer by deleting such files after installation.
Compress Hard disk. This is different from compressing old files. This option will compress entire hard drive storage and save you significant hard disk space. In order to compress the hard drive, right click on the drive letter in windows explorer and click on the check box "Compress drive to save disk space".
