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Enable Remote Desktop Connection on Vista Home Premium

I have now made a patch zip file for Vista SP1 32bit available here: http://www.unet.fi/fransblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/termsrv_sp1.zip (hope it works for you, it did ok for my Home Premium SP1. However, note that I am not the original author of this hack, and can not offer any detailed technical help if something goes wrong; use only on your own responsibility, etc. Note that this does NOT work for the 64bit Vista.)

There are many nice, but also quite many really irritating aspects to Windows Vista. Some are due to Microsoft intentionally crippling their own products. One of the most tiresome has been the disabling of Remote Desktop Connection. If you have to run down the stairs every time to check whether a particular process has ended or not, it gets old really quick, and double so when you realise that Vista Home Premium actually includes fully-featured Remote Desktop service, it is just broken by design. Here are the instructions to turn it back on — thanks a lot, guys!

Steps to Add Remote Desktop to Vista Home Premium:

1. Download termsrv.zip here
2. Extract Termsrv.zip to a temp directory
3. Start “Command Prompt” in Administrator mode (Run As Administrator)
4. Run the corresponding batch file for your Vista edition
5. Allow TCP Port 3389 on Windows Firewall or any other firewall product.
6. Done.

How do I add to the Send To menu in Vista?

QUESTION:
This one has me stumped. I like to use the Send To option in the right-click menu but I want to add other locations other than the ones there by default (Mail, Desktop, Documents, etc.). In XP I could just make a shortcut in the Send To folder. When I try to do that in Vista, or just open it, I get a message that says "Access Denied." What am I doing wrong? Is there a trick to it? Thanks. - Michael S.
ANSWER:
I'm betting that you're trying to access the Send To "folder" that's in your profile folder (your user name right under the Desktop in the Windows Explorer file tree). The problem is that's not a real folder at all; it's just a pointer to the real one - which resides on the drive where Vista is installed, which is buried deep down in the path: Users \ \ AppData \ Roaming \ Microsoft \ Windows \ SendTo
You can open and add shortcuts to the real folder. The other "Send To" is one of many pointers that Vista puts there for the use of applications that are used to finding folders at those locations in XP. You'll note that, unlike the real folders, they have shortcut arrows to indicate that they're not the "real thing." However, if seeing them there drives you nuts, you can hide them by checking the "Hide protected operating system files" in the Tools | Folder Options | View dialog box. That option is checked by default, but many experienced Windows users uncheck it when they first set up the operating system.

How to copy the full path of a file or folder to the clipboard

If you're deep in the file system and want to copy the full path of a file or folder to the clipboard so you can paste it, it's easy if you know the trick. Here's how:

In Windows Explorer, navigate to the file or folder in question.
Hold down the Shift key.
Right click the file or folder.
From the enhanced context menu, select Copy as Path.

The Shift + Right Click combination adds other options to the context menu, as well.

Universal Remote Control Codes

Miscellaneous

Remote Central ⁽³²⁾
Site for high-end programmable remote controls. Includes reviews, files, forums and more.

Remote Central's Uploaded Manuals ⁽³²⁾
Contains hundreds of manuals uploaded by users.

Troubleshooting and Repair of Hand Held Remotes
Tips for repairing and maintaining remote controls.

AT&T

AT&T 200 ⁽⁴⁾
PDF manual.

AT&T 200B ⁽¹⁾
Set-top cable box.

AT&T 200C ⁽¹⁾
Set-top cable box.

Beery Systems, Inc.

Tune In! ⁽²⁾
User guide, including setup instructions.

Bondwell

BW-5020
Partial list of codes.

Comcast

Comcast DVR 3-Device ⁽⁴⁾
PDF remote manual.

Comcast 3 in 1 Universal Remote ⁽⁴⁾

Comcast Remote Overview ⁽⁴⁾
Provides a list of remotes used by Comcast and links to their instruction manuals. Try code 0451 for White Westinghouse TVs.

Comcast OnDemand 3-Device ⁽⁴⁾
PDF remote manual.

Comcast On Demand Custom 3-Device Universal ⁽⁴⁾
PDF instruction file.

Cox Communications

Cox Cable Remote Control List ⁽⁵⁾
Various remotes used with the Cox Cable system.

More Cox Remotes ⁽⁵⁾
Includes Cox Digital Interactive, Universal DVR, Navigator, Millennium and Model ER1 PDF manuals.

Cox Universal Remote ⁽⁵⁾
Cox Universal Remote by Universal Electronics.

CheckMate IV ⁽⁵⁾
Model RT-U49E universal remote.

CheckMate IV ⁽⁵⁾
Model RT-U49C universal remote control.

Scientific Atlanta Remote Codes ⁽⁵⁾
SA2000 universal remote codes.

Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device
Cox DVR remote by Universal Electronics.

M7820 Universal Remote
Cox DVR remote by Universal Electronics.

Curtis Mathes

Various Models?
User submitted general instructions that may pertain to various Curtis Mathes modes.

DISH Network

User Guide List ⁽⁸⁾
Links to receiver and remote control user guides.

General DISH Codes ⁽⁴⁵⁾

Dish Remote Codes ⁽⁸⁾
Direct link to codes for Dish remotes.

Emerson

User-submitted Codes

GE

GE Universal Remote Codes ⁽¹⁴⁾
Links to PDF and Word document instruction and code files.

GE/Jasco Model Remotes ⁽¹⁴⁾
Various GE remote models.

How to Program a GE Universal Remote Control ⁽¹⁰⁾

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models: GRD33G2A and GRD33G3A.

RM24912 Instructions
PDF instruction file.

RM24912 Code List
PDF code list.

Gemini

Quik20
Codes search instructions.

Quik30
Instructions and code list.

Quik50
Instructions and code list.

Quik50 ⁽⁴⁸⁾
Programming instructions and codes

General Instruments

See Motorola

Hughes

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models: HDVR-2, HAH-SA, HBH-SA, HIRD-B1, HIRD-B2/B3/B4/C2, GAEB0-GCEB0, GAEB0A-GCEB0A, GXCEBOT, HIRD-D01/D11, HIRD-D2, HIRD-D25, HIRD-D45, HIRD-E1/E2, HIRD-E4, HIRD-E6, HIRD-E86, HTL-HD, SD DVR40, SD-HBH.

Innovage Products

Jumbo Universal Remote
PDF Instruction Manual for this oversized remoted.

inVoca

inVoca
PDF manual for the inVoca voice-activated remote.

iWave

iWave Super-Sized Universal Remote
User-submitted instructions and codes.

JVC

JVC Service ⁽¹⁷⁾
Search for your component's model number.

JVC-1623
VCR Remote.

Remote for XV-S500BK/XV-S502SL DVD Player ⁽¹⁷⁾
PDF manual for remote control that comes with the XV-S500BK or XV-S502SL DVD players.

Jasco

Various GE/Jasco Remotes ⁽¹⁴⁾

Jensen

Various Models ⁽¹⁵⁾
Mouse over the Home icon and select Universal Remotes. Covers the following models: JR300, JR400, JR500, JR800

SC-300 Series
PDF code file for models SC-310, SC-320, SC-330, SC-340, and more?

SC-330, SC-331, SC-340
PDF user manual.

SC-540
Programming Instructions PDF (~3MB).

JR300C, JR400C, JR500C
PDF instruction manual and codes for JR300C, JR400C and JR500C Jensen remotes.

Kenwood

Kenwood USA Web Site ⁽¹⁸⁾
Currently under construction, Kenwood is reworking their site.

RC-R0609
Codes for the remote that comes with the 503 home theater.

Magnavox

Various Models? ⁽²¹⁾
Some Magnavox remotes reportedly only accept 3 digits (i.e. 0035 would be 035), try that if all else fails.

Magnavox Support ⁽¹⁹⁾
Search for your model.

Alternate Programming Instructions
User submitted.

Philips-Magnavox PM525S
PDF manual. Identifying mark on the remote may be inside the battery compartment: HE016. This manual may work for a number of Philips-Magnavox remotes.

Philips-Magnavox PM725
PDF instruction manual.

Philips Magnavox REM 250 ⁽⁴⁷⁾
PDF manual.

Memorex

Memorex VR3
PDF file containing codes.

Memorex VR4
Also reported to work with VR3 and AV6.

Memorex 4 Plus
PDF manual for the Memorex 4 Plus. May also work with the 3 Plus.

Mitsubishi

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models SR-HD5 and SR-SDI.

Motorola

DRC-400/425 ⁽²³⁾
PDF instruction file.

DRC-450 ⁽²³⁾
PDF instruction file.

DST-400
PDF instruction manual with codes.

DRC-800 ⁽⁹⁾
PDF remote manual for DRC800 4-in-1 universal remote control.

NRTC

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
RCA model instructions may also work.

One For All

Various Models ⁽²⁵⁾
Includes the Topline, Zapper, One Shot, Trendline, Prime, Signature, One For All, Lite, Kameleon, Mosaic, Easy models and more.

Official Sites ⁽²⁵⁾
List of official One For All web sites.

Total Control URC-4140
PDF Instruction Manual (remote also known as Crest URC-4140)

URC-XXXX Remotes ⁽²⁸⁾
Lists a number of URC-XXXX models.

URC-XXXX Models ⁽²⁸⁾
Mirror of the old One For All site.

The Director ⁽²²⁾
Remote codes for The Director advanced touch remote. This appears to be the same as the Mosaic touch screen remote.

Panasonic

Online Operating Instructions ⁽²⁶⁾
Instructions for televisions, VCRs, etc. - look for your model of TV or VCR and find the online instructions that include the remote codes.

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models listed: TU-IRD10, TU-IRD20, TU-HDS20, TZ-DBS01, TZ-DRD100.

EUR511170B
Codes for Panasonic EUR511170B and perhaps others.

Philips

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models listed: DSHD800, DSR 660, DSR 7000-17, DSR 704/708, DSX-5150, DSX-5250, DSX-5350, DSX-5353, DSX-5375, DSX 5500/5540.

Philips-Magnavox PM525S
PDF Manual. Identifying mark on the remote may be inside the battery compartment: HE016. This manual may work for a number of Philips-Magnavox remotes.

Philips-Magnavox PM725
PDF instruction manual.

Philips-Magnavox REM 250 ⁽⁴⁷⁾
PDF manual.

PMDVD6 Universal Digital DVD
Instructions and codes for PMDVD6 Universal Digital DVD 6 Device learning remote.

Philips PM335 Manual
PDF remote manual. You will also need to download the codes. The instructions may also work for the PM435.

Philips PM335 Codes
PDF file containing remote codes. May also work with PM435.

Philmore

PM-RC8
PDF instruction manual for the PM-RC8 remote.

Pioneer

Pioneer Universal Remote

Proscan

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models listed: PRD8630A, PRD8650B, PS61000.

RCA

Remote Control Finder ⁽³¹⁾

Various Codes ⁽⁴²⁾
Various RCA universal remote codes.

General RCA Codes ⁽²¹⁾

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models listed: DRD + DTC Models (and more).

CRCU500
PDF file with codes.

SystemLink3 ⁽²⁷⁾
Admiral TV alternate code: 047.

SystemLink 3 (aka RC300E and RCU300) ⁽³¹⁾
PDF manual.

SystemLink3 Programming
User-submitted programming instructions.

SystemLINK4
User submitted instructions for SystemLINK4.

SystemLink 6
User-submitted code search instructions.

RCA SystemLINK Code Search Instructions
Reported to work with models 3, 4+, SL5 and maybe more.

RCA SystemLINK3
PDF instruction manual (~2MB).

TRCU500 (aka SystemLINK 5) ⁽³¹⁾
PDF file with codes.

VR651HF VCR Remote
Rich Text Format (RTF) file with codes.

RCU1000B ⁽³¹⁾
Touch screen remote PDF file.

RCU404 ⁽⁴²⁾
Instruction manual (PDF). For Insignia TVs try 062.

RCU404
Code search instructions.

RCU800 ⁽³²⁾

DBS-D770
PDF manual for RCA remote that comes with some direct broadcast satellite (DBS) systems.

RCR460
PDF file containing codes.

Radio Shack

Various Models ⁽³⁰⁾
Lots of info on at least the following models - look here for any Radio Shack universal remote: Six-In-One, Three-In-One, Easy VCR Programmer, Five-In-One, Light-Up, Itza-Remote, Pocket Remote, 3-in-1, Phone Up 4, Eight-In-One, Four-In-One, 6-in-1, 7-in-1, and more.

Various Remotes ⁽²⁹⁾
Models Listed: ITZA 2, ITZA 2000, 2-in-One Universal, 3-in-One Pocket, 4-in-One, 4-in-One Light Up, 4-in-One Smart Light Up, 6-in-One Smart Audio, 7-in-One IR/RF, 8-in-One Touchscreen.

Four in One (#15-1904A)

Recoton

Jensen/Recoton went into bankruptcy and the video accessories division was purchased by Thomson Electronics. Unfortunately the original Sole Control website is no longer active. You can try contacting Thompson Electornics or their subsidiary company RCA for information.

Web Archive of solecontrol.com
Some pages of the old Sole Control web site mirrored at the web.archive.org internet archive.

Sole Control SC-440 Auto Search
Instructions submitted for using the auto-search feature of the remote.

Sole Control SC-300 Series European Version
PDF file with codes for European version of Sole Control remotes from Recoton UK. Product specs are different than US versions. Models Listed: SC-310, SC-315, SC-320, SC-330, SC-340.

Sole Control SC460, SC460R and DSC460
PDF instruction manual.

Remotec

Various Models
Manuals for various Remotec remotes including model BW0329, BW5310, BW6110, BW6120, BW6130, BW6378 and more

ReplayTV

ReplayTV ⁽²⁸⁾

Samsung

Samsung Support Site ⁽³³⁾
Click on your component, look for the manual for your model.

DirecTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Models: SIR-S60W, SIR-S70-75, SIR-TS160, SIR300-310W, SIR-S4120R, SIR-TS360.

Sanyo

Sanyo Service ⁽³⁵⁾
Click on REMOTE CODE & PROGRAMMING link to list and search for remote models.

Starlight Universal/Multimedia ⁽³⁴⁾

B21208
Comes with the Sanyo VHR-H619 VCR. Also reported to work with Sanyo B21309 remote.

RMTU-100

Sharp

Sharp USA Support ⁽³⁸⁾
Enter your model number to search for manuals.

Remote for VC-H982 VCR
Also reported to work with the VC-H952, VC-A582 ,VC-H965, VC-H812 and VC-H818.

Remote for SD-SP10
PDF codes and programming instructions for the remote that comes with the SD-SP10 audio system. The remote model number is RRMCGA086AWSA.

Sole Control

See Recoton.

Sony

General Codes and Instructions ⁽⁴⁰⁾
General instructions and codes for Sony remotes. Check here if your model is not listed below or does not contain complete instructions.

Sony eSupport
Sony's main support site, enter or select your remote model.

RM-V8 ⁽¹¹⁾
May also work with RM-V7.

RM-V12 Setup
Extra instructions for the RM-V12 using codes from the RM-V8.

RM-V10
Instructions from Sony Internet.

RM-V11
Also reported to work with RM-V10A.

RM-V15 ⁽²¹⁾

RM-V18A
Instructions from Sony Internet (also reported to work with RM-V14).

RM-V21
Instructions from Sony Internet.

RM-V22 ⁽⁴¹⁾

RM-V40A
Instructions from Sony Internet (also reported to work with RM-V60).

RM-Y102
Instructions from Sony Internet.

RMT-D109A

RM-Y119 and RM-Y117
May also work with RM-Y118.

RM-Y165
Also reported to work with RM-Y135, RM-Y154, RM-Y167, RM-Y168, RM-Y169, RM-Y170, RM-Y171, RM-Y181, RM-Y186, RM-Y902, RM-Y906, RM-Y144, RM-Y180.

RM-Y135
Also reported to work with RM-Y136A and RM-Y137A.

RMT-D109A

RM-PP404
Remote that comes with the STR-DE545 home entertainment system.

RMT-V231B
Also reported to work with RMT-D102A (Sony DVD), RMT-109A, RMT-D116A, RMT-D120A, RMT-158C, RMT-D185A, RMT-V201A, RMT-V203, RMT-V229, RMT-V231A, RMT-V232C (Sony VCR), RMT-V266, RMT-V306, RMT-V307, RMT-V402, RMT-V504A

RM-V201
PDF instructions.

RM-V202
PDF instruction manual.

RM-V301 and RM-V401

RM-V301
PDF instruction manual.

RM-V302 Instructions
PDF instruction file.

RM-V302 Codes
PDF code list.

RM-PP505
PDF instruction manual.

RM-VL700 Instructions
PDF instruction file.

RM-VL700 Code List
PDF code list.

RM-VL900

RM-LP204 and RM-LP204M
PDF instruction manual.

RMT-D153a

DirecTV Receivers
Models listed: HD100, SAT-A1, SAT A2/B2, SAT-A4/B3, SAT-A50/B50, SAT-A55/B55, SAT-A65/B65, SAT-A65A/B65A, SAT-HD200, SAT-HD300, SAT-T60, SAT-W60.

Sylvania

6220VA VCR

TeleMania

STAR TREK Phaser Universal Remote
PDF user manual for Star Trek: The Next Generation phaser remote.

Toshiba

Owner's Manuals ⁽⁴⁶⁾
Links to PDF versions of the owner's manuals to many components.

Models listed: DST-3000, TSR101, TSR202. ⁽⁷⁾
Models listed: DST-3000, DW65X91, TSR101, TSR202.

TV Guide

TVG3301 Page 1

TVG3301 Page 2

TVG3301 Page 3

TVG3301 Page 4

Universal Electronics

Note: See the Cox and One For All sections for more possible remote codes.

Various Cable Remotes ⁽⁴⁹⁾
Models listed: Atlas, Mundial, Millennium, Navigator, Scout, Control.

Mosaic ⁽²²⁾
Remote codes for the Mosaic Touch Screen Control.

General Codes ⁽²⁸⁾
Codes for most UEIC, One For All, and Radio Shack remotes.

Little Easy
One For All "Little Easy" remote instructions.

US Electronics

Various Remotes ⁽⁵⁰⁾
Codes and instructions for most US Electronics remote control models.

UMTVRD3

Westinghouse

Westinghouse LCD TV Remotes ⁽⁵¹⁾
Includes the following models and possibly more: LVM-42w2, LVM-37w1, LTV-32w1, LTV-32w3 HD, LTV-30w2, LTV-27w2, LTV-27w6 HD, LTV-32w7 HDC, LTV-40w1 HDC

X10

Universal Remotes ⁽⁵²⁾
Various X10 universal remotes, including: MouseRemote, SuperREMOTE, 8-in-1 Learning Remote, UltimateRemote, TV Buddy, Platinum Remote, 5-in-1 Learning Remote, Entertainment/DVD/MP3 Anywhere Remote.

UR74A
PDF code list.

Yamaha

Yamaha Remotes ⁽⁵³⁾
Search for your model.

RX-V995 AV Receiver Remote ⁽²⁰⁾

Zenith

Allegro

Allegro MBC4030/MBC4035, Zenith MBC4430 ⁽²⁰⁾

PCC III

General Zenith Codes ⁽⁵⁴⁾
Should work with later model Zenith remotes, search for your model.

More General Zenith Codes ⁽⁴²⁾

ZEN100-700
PDF file with codes for models: ZEN100, ZEN300, ZEN350, ZEN400, ZEN425, ZEN450, ZEN525, ZEN700, ZEN725, ZENDTV

ZN405S / ZN411
Manual for ZN405S and ZN411 remotes.

DIRECTV Receivers ⁽⁷⁾
Covers DTV1080 and HD-SAT520.

Universal Remote Control Codes

Convert DVD to MKV HD video to keep the high quality

Convert DVD to MKV HD video to keep the high quality

Many people complain that when they convert DVD to video and watch it on laptop or PC the quality get bad. Why this happens?
An ordinary DVD movie is often 7-8 GB in size, if we convert them to ordinary video formats the size would be hundreds of MB, so We have to face this problem that the code compress process would destroy most of unimportant data and the video quality get bad. How do we resolve this issue?
We can decrease the damage by converting DVD to MKV and other HD video formats. These HD videos are often bigger than standard video and keep high quality.
OK, let’s discuss it in details:
1. What’s MKV HD video?
2. How to convert DVD to MKV to keep the high quality?
(You can also learn how to convert MKV to AVI and other videos from this guide.)
3. How to play MKV HD video on Windows media player?
Part 1: What’s MKV HD video?
An MKV HD video file is a Matroska file, the Matroska Multimedia Container is an open standard free Container format . It is similar in conception to other containers like AVI, MP4 or ASF, but is entirely open in specification, And the size is often much more bigger than common video for the HD code methods.
Part 2: How to convert DVD to MKV HD video to keep the high quaity?
Here I listed a few good DVD to MKV converters I found on google, They all have good output quality, can input DVD disk, DVD folder, IFO, ISO and support MKV HD video, but you can select a better one with special feature for your needs.
Aimersoft DVD ripper
This DVD to MKV converter has been upgrade recently and added MT2S, TS, TP, TRP and MKV HD video formats into its output formats.
Important features:
1. Convert DVD to MKV, MP4, WMV, AVI, FLV, MOV, 3GP, 3GPP, MPG, RMVB, Xvid, ASF, WMA, M4A, MP3, AAC, OGG, MKA, AC3, WAV. ( Available for iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, etc)
2. Editing function: video cropping, trimming and effect adjusting;
3. Subtitle and Audio track select.
4. Chapters and Clips selecting, so you can choose any part of the DVD to convert and “merge into on file”.
5. Conversion speed: 58 minutes. (DVD: Kungfu Panda).
HQ DVD To MKV Converter
This is a specialized DVD to MKV converter, the output format supports only MKV, a DVD to MKV converter for the people who have owned other DVD converters but not include MKV video in their outputs and the price is cheaper than other comprehensive DVD rippers.
Important features:
1. Convert DVD to MKV only.
2. Subtitle and Audio track select.
3. Conversion speed: 1 hour 18 minutes (DVD: Kungfu Panda)
Avaide dvd ripper
Important features:
1. Convert DVD to MKV, AVI, WMV, MP4, FLV, MOV, MPG, 3GP, MP3, AAC, OGG, WMA for iPod, PSP, Zune, etc.
2. Chapters selecting; Time trimming to select any part of the DVD.
3. Conversion speed: 1 hour 37 minutes. (DVD: Kungfu Panda)
In summarize, if you already got one comprehensive DVD converter but doesn’t support MKV format, HQ DVD to MKV converter ($19.95) can help you save more $; Aimersoft DVD ripper ($35) has the fastest conversion speed and more editing function for users; Of cause, if you don’t care too much about these two features and want to spend less dollars Avaide dvd ripper ($29.95) is also a good choice for the same good output quality.
OK, choose one to convert DVD to MKV HD video, then I will tell you how to play MKV in Windows Media Player.
Part 3: How to play MKV on Windows media player?
Many people who download a HD video file with the extension MKV will often try to play it back with video player software they have installed on their systems. Most of the time this doesn't work.
As it is based on DirectShow Windows Media Player will play back MKV HD video files perfectly if you have the proper codecs and filters installed. A great help here is the Matroska Pack. This pack is an ideal solution for new users as it installs pretty much all you will need to play MKV HD video files.
You can get more details and download the Matraoka Pack from its official site:

http://www.matroska.org/

Finally, I’m not a expert in digital area, so some resources in this article were collected from other professional site such as Wikipedia.com and afterdawn.com.
Any valuable advices would be great. Enjoy ;)
Keywords: DVD to MKV, MKV, HD video, convert DVD to MKV

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Hacks n' Tips

How to free disk space, by deleting hibernation file in Windows Vista
Every time you put your Windows Vista loaded computer, into hibernation, it creates a file called ‘hiberfil.sys’. This file uses your entire physical memory and grows its size, every time you hibernate your system. Hence you may want to delete it to free up some hard drive space. Follow this procedure to delete this file.

1. Click on Start, go to All Programs, then Accessories, choose System Tools, and then click on "Disk Cleanup".

2. You would be prompted to choose the drive you want to clean up. Then select the drive in which Windows Vista is installed and press OK.

3. Disk Cleanup will start scanning the hard drive and present you with a list of options.

4. Check "Hibernation File Cleaner", and then press OK.

5. When asked "Are you sure you want to permanently delete these files?" click on the Delete Files button.

You will end up with some more free disk space.

How to Disable Hibernation in Windows Vista

If you do not use hibernation mode or your system does not support it, you may want to disable the same. Follow below steps:

Method I

1. Log on as Administrator.

2. Start the Command Prompt and then type: powercfg -h off

3. Press Enter.

Method II

1. Click Start > All Programs > and then right click on ‘Command Prompt’.

2. In the context menu choose ‘Run as administrator’.

3. If ‘User Account Control(UAC)’ prompts you to allow the action, click on Continue.

4. Follow Steps 2 and 3 given above.

How to Auto-Logon in Windows Vista(Warning: Security Risk)

If you are tired of entering your username and password every time you want to logon to your system, you may want to enable the Auto-Logon option in Window Vista. However note that this is not recommended due to the security risk involved. Follow the step below:

1. Click on Start and type ‘netplwiz’, it will be immediately listed under Programs list in the Start menu.

2. In the User Accounts window, select the user name and then uncheck the ‘Users must enter a username and password to use this computer’ checkbox.

3. Click on ‘Apply’.

4. A new dialog box will be popped up and you will have to type in the password for your account. If your account is not protected with a password already, then leave it blank.

5. Click on OK

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How to Disassemble a Compaq Armada M700 Laptop

<For a Dear Friend of mine>

How to Disassemble a Compaq Armada M700 Laptop

Disclaimer

Warning: The following instructions are given without any warranty. They don't have to be complete or correct. Don't do any of the following steps if you're not sure of what you're doing. You could damage your notebook and you WILL lose your warranty. Everything you do will be at your own risk.

The System

I think it's best to start with a few words about the system itself. In this Compaq Armada M700 works a Pentium II processor with 366 MHz. It has 128 MB RAM, a DVD drive and a 14,1" display.

First steps

It is really important to remove the accumulator and all other power connections. It is also a good idea to remove the DVD drive / floppy disk drive.
Mind that the notebook consists of various screws! Not every screw fits in every hole.

Disassembling

HDD

Removing the HDD is really easy: Remove the single screw in the centre of the underside of the notebook and pull out the HDD. Ready.

Modem

There are two screws at the left-hand side of the bottom of the notebook. Remove them and open the cover. Now you can easily remove the modem by lifting the one side of it, which was next to the HDD. Now pull out the two remaining wires and you're done.

Keyboard

Removing the keyboard is easy, too. There are four little holders at the top of the keyboard (between ESC and F1, F6 and F7, F12 and PageUp, Ins and Del). Pull them back and you can lift the top of the keyboard. Be careful, there are two wires, which can easily be broken. You can remove them from the mainboard. Pull up the upper side of the plugs. They will take off a few millimetres, which will loosen the cables. Now you can remove the wires without any violence.

RAM

After removing the keyboard you can see the RAM. It's the green thing with black chips on it at the left side. You can lift up one side as shown in the picture. Now it's easy to remove the RAM.

Display

There are four screws at the backside of the M700. - Remove them. Then fold up the notebook as far as possible. Now you can remove the plastic ledge between the display and the keyboard. There are three cables which go from the motherboard to the display. You can remove them by pulling the plug out of the mainboard. Now it is possible to pull the display out of the rest of the notebook.

Cover

Under the plastic ledge you just removed are three screws. - Remove them. Then turn around the laptop and remove further six screws. Turn it around again and separate the upper part from the lower part of the case. The best place to do it is at the backside of the system. It is a bit fast, but it works. Be careful, there are four wires from the upper part to the lower part of the case. Don't damage them! You can easily pull them out. Now you divided the case of your notebook into two parts.
Important: The little plastic cover of the infra-red adapter is loose now. Don't lose it!

Graphic card

The graphic card is the thing which is wrapped into black tape at the centre of the mainboard. Just pull it up. That's it!

Mainboard

Removing the mainboard is a bit more complicated:

Disconnect the cable you see in the hole, where the modem was in.

Remove the upper RAM bank by pulling it up and remove the screw underneath it.

Remove all eight screws from the backside of the notebook. Use pliers.

Disconnect the cable near the USB port.

Remove the screw near the USB port and remove the small part of the mainboard which provides the TV-Out ports and the USB port.

Remove the two screws at the left and right side of the PCMCIA ports. Remove the remaining screws which hold the mainboard.

Grab the serial port at the backside of the notebook and lift it up. There is a connector which will loose.

Now you can pull out the mainboard.

Removing the CPU cooler

Disconnect the plug near the RAM banks. Turn around the mainboard and remove the three screws underneath the CPU. Get rid of the triangle, too. Don't lose the wearing parts underneath the screws! Now you can remove the whole CPU cooler including the fan. Don't touch the white thermal compound, which was on the CPU.
If you want to open the cooler, just loose the screws.

Put it together again

You disassembled your notebook successfully, now you can put it together on your own. The photos on this site might help you. Remember: Violence is not necessary and there are several kinds of screws. Good luck!

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