How to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications contd...

Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) notifications occur when your computer hasn't passed the validation test. The validation test can be failed due to being sold a pirated (non-genuine) copy of XP, or because you have changed your XP product key to a software-generated key, or sometimes it just happens for no reason at all. The failed validation installs three types of notifications on your computer: one on the log in screen, one log in timer, and one balloon. It also stops updates from Microsoft and disables your ability to install IE7 and Windows Media Player 11. This solution can get rid of all three notifications, even though you will still not be able to update through Windows Update. You will not be able to download things from Microsoft that requires a valid license either.

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Delete Method

1. 1
   If you have only just installed Windows Genuine Advantage notifications, simply using the system restore function will remove the program. Then refuse to accept the WGA update next time Windows updates. Otherwise, proceed as detailed below. (NOTE: If you try these steps while you are in "Safe Mode," step #8 is unnecessary).
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2. 2
   First, try the following:
3. 3
   Open a Command Prompt window by clicking on Start -> Run. Type CMD and press OK.
4. 4
   Change Directory into the System32 Folder (type cd \windows\system32)
5. 5
   Open a Notepad window and type the following lines:
   • taskkill -IM wgatray.exe
   • del wgatray.exe
   • del wgalogon.old
6. 6
   Highlight and copy the three lines above to the Clipboard.
7. 7
   Paste the contents of the Clipboard to Command Prompt.
8. 8
   This should kill the wgatray.exe process from the Taskbar and immediately delete both files wgatray.exe and wgalogon.dll without the need to to go through all steps bellow.
9. 9
   If that does not work, follow the steps below:
10. 10
    Open System32 by either of the following methods:
    
    
    • 
      Click "Start" -> "Run", then type "system32". Click "Okay".
    • Find system32 manually by clicking "Start" > "My Computer" > "(C:)" (or whatever your drive letter is) > "WINDOWS" > "system32".
      
11. 11
    In "system32", go to "Tools" > "Folder options", click on the tab, "View", and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" if it is not already.
12. 12
    Check to make sure the window that comes up has a full screen of various files. The files are in alphabetical order, which makes it easier to locate the specific file.
13. 13
    
    Find "WgaLogon.dll" and rename it "WgaLogon.dll.bak".
14. 14
    Create an empty copy of WgaLogon.dll:
    
    
    • 
      Right click on a blank space in system32 and select "New" > "Text Document".
    • Leave the text document empty and label it "WgaLogon.dll". Press Enter (on your keyboard).
    • 
      You may get a warning from the above step that says, "If you change a file name extension, the file may become unusable. Are you sure you want to change it?". Click "Yes" on this warning.
15. 15
    Be ready to complete the next two steps very quickly! Find "WgaTray.exe" in "system32" and delete it. You will then have 5 seconds to find "WgaTray.exe" in the Task Manager (the next step). NOTE: If you remove the files mentioned above while you are in "Safe Mode," step #8 is unnecessary.
16. 16
    
    Immediately open Task Manager. You can do this by pressing the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc keys simultaneously, pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys simultaneously, or right clicking the Taskbar and selecting "Task Manager". Click on the process tab and click end process when "WgaTray.exe" is selected. Note: If you take longer, do not panic! All that will happen is that "WgaTray.exe" will keep reappearing in the processes list (i.e. you won't be able to delete it as required). To remove the notifications after this, return to system32. You will find two files:"WgaLogon.dll.bak" (the one you renamed) and an Application Extension (0KB) called "WgaLogon.dll". Delete the Application Extension, rename "WgaLogon.dll.bak" to "WgaLogon.dll" and repeat the steps from the fifth one onwards (at a greater speed!!).
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    Restart your computer once you have finished. All the notification messages should be gone.

Rename Method

1. 1
   Open a CMD window by clicking on Start -> Run -> type CMD and click OK.
2. 2
   Open a Notepad window (Start -> Run type NOTEPAD click OK) and type or copy (select the lines, and then press Ctrl-C) the following lines and paste (Ctrl-V) into the Notepad window:
   • CD %systemroot%\system32
   • rename wgatray.exe wgatray.exe.bak
   • rename wgalogon.old wgalogon.old.bak
   • rename LegitCheckControl.dll LegitCheckControl.dll.bak
   • taskkill /F /T /IM wgatray.exe
   • del wgatray.exe.bak
   • del wgalogon.old.bak
   • del LegitCheckControl.old.bak
3. 3
   Make sure there is a blank line at the end of the text document, right after the last line.
4. 4
   Select all the text (Ctrl-A) and copy to the clipboard (Ctrl-C)
5. 5
   Paste the clipboard into the CMD Window (right click -> Paste)
6. 6
   This should kill the wgatray.exe process and delete the files it uses.

if the there are not the above files(wgatray,...) in your system32 folder, then simply search for wga in the windows folder .you will find wga related files in a folder with the name "KB905474" that has been added during a windows update.delete the said folder and restart your PC.


Here is my steps: Same as above "CMD" and go to c:\windows\system32 steps A). tpye in command:

taskkill -IM wgatray.exe
  
  "Enter" to run the command

B). Under Windows to delete files: wgatray.exe, wgalogon.old because access denied
Mouse point go to "Start" --> right click --> Explore --> go to C:\windows\system32 Find the files: wgatray.exe wgalogon.old
Select those two files by left tick first one and hold shift key down left tick second file
Then right click mouse and a menu will pump up, select "CUT"
Go to desktop, and right click mouse, select "Paste". The files wgatray.exe wgalogon.old have been moved to desktop.
Select wgatray.exe wgalogon.old on desktop and delete files.

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• This process will only get rid of the notifications, and will not validate your copy of XP. It will remove the timer at the beginning of your XP log on, the white notice on the log on screen, and the annoying yellow star that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen.
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• This is easier to do if you have someone reading the steps to you while you do it.
• You may need to Find Hidden Files and Folders in Windows to get to System32 manually.
• If task manager processes are moving, click the title of the "image name" row to freeze them.
• If you are having problems after this, disable the updates before rebooting.
• There is a program called RemoveWGA which does all of this for you. Just run the program, click yes, and you're done. (See External Links, below.)
• If you have problems changing files in the system32 directory, you will have to turn off System Restore. Go to "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> "System" -> "System Restore" and check the "Turn off system restore" check box.
• You will not be able to use Automatic Updates anymore; instead, you have to manually update them. In External Links, there is a program that will allow you to update any system, regardless of if it is genuine or not.
• You can also rename WgaTray.exe to WgaTray.exe.bak if you can't remove WgaTray.exe from your Taskbar. Press Ctrl+Shift+Escape to do so.
• It will be useful to have Task Manager open first before deleting WgaTray.exe
• Unlocker is a free program that can assist in removing WGA notifications.

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• Do not edit anything but what is told in system32, or it could cause system start up failure.
• If you are new to computers, do not attempt this because if you modify the wrong file you may crash your computer.
• This is not required for systems older than Windows 2000, as older versions of Windows do not have WGA installed. This list includes Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT 3.51, and NT4. (WGA now installs for Windows 2000 searching for the most commonly used pirated keys.)
• If you don't have a genuine version of Windows, it's better to get it because you will be eligible get non-critical updates, IE7/8, and Media Player 11.
• If you are not using a genuine version you will still receive critical updates.

How To Remove Windows Genuine Advantage From Your PC

Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA for short) is a Windows Update component rolled out to XP users long after XP was released. It is intended to validate your Windows licence, allow updates to Microsoft wares and display a number of notifications if your product key isn’t kosher.
There’s nothing wrong with still using XP, a number of staff here at MakeUseOf have yet to budge in fact. If you’ve got an old PC that doesn’t need the bells, whistles and expensive licence that comes with Windows 7 then XP is still a viable alternative.
In this guide I will show you how to remove the WGA notifications should you want to, after which you’ll not be able to download non-critical updates but will still receive the critical fixes that really matter.

Why Remove WGA?

If you bought Windows XP and have been unlucky enough to fail the validation (which isn’t uncommon) then you might just want to remove it altogether. If you’re a raging software pirate then I’m going to have a tougher job convincing you to keep it.
WGA is a non-vital Windows component, which means that without it your copy of Windows XP will continue to work. If you’re using something like VLC for your media needs and swear by Chrome or Firefox then you probably won’t miss updates for Internet Explorer and Media Player all that much.

Data is also collected about your system, this includes your BIOS checksum, MAC address, hard drive serial number, and even your PC’s manufacturer and model. If you’re tight on privacy, this might be another reason to ditch WGA.
I’ve provided two methods of removing WGA manually. I’d recommend you try the first set of instructions to begin with, the second set is provided in case you can’t get the first working. There are also a few applications that will attempt to remove WGA for you (more on those later).
It is worth mentioning if you’ve re-installed XP lately and downloaded WGA in a recent update then a simple System Restore to the point before you downloaded the update will remove it. Just remember not to re-download it again afterwards.

Assuming you’ve had WGA on your machine for a while, the instructions below should remove it.

Removing WGA Via The Command Line

Restart your PC and boot into Safe Mode, usually by pressing F8 whilst your computer boots. Once your PC has booted open a command prompt by clicking Start then Run and typing cmd into the box before clicking OK.
Change directory to your System32 folder with the following command:
cd \windows\system32
Next you’re going to need to copy the following lines to the clipboard, in order to paste them into the command prompt quickly. This is necessary to kill the WgaTray.exe process and delete the file before Windows has a chance to launch it again:
taskkill -IM wgatray.exe
del wgatray.exe
del wgalogon.old
If all the commands executed correctly you should have killed and deleted WgaTray.exe as well as WgaLogon.dll. You might also want to have a look for any WGA-related files (WgaTray.exe, WgaLogon.dll, WgaSetup.exe etc…) in \Windows\System32\dllcache and delete them, just in case.
Restart your PC to see if the changes have taken effect, if the WGA notifications are still there then you’ll want to continue reading this next bit, otherwise you’re done.

Removing WGA With Registry Editor & Windows Explorer

If you’re still reading then that probably didn’t work. Boot normally and once Windows is back click Start, Run and type regedit before clicking OK.
Navigate your way to: My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify and delete the folder called WgaLogon and any content associated with it.

Restart your PC and if all has gone well, your WGA notifications shouldn’t be visible. These next steps will delete the files for good.
Navigate to your Windows\System32 folder and  at the top of the window click Tools, Folder Options and click on the View tab. Check Show hidden and protected Windows files so that you can see all of the offending items.

Next you’re going to need to locate all WGA-related files within your \Windows\System32 and \Windows\System32\dllcache folders. Running a simple search is the best way, so hit Start, Search and choose All files and folders.

Run a search for Wga*.*, and delete any WGA related results you find in these folders including WgaTray.exe, WgaLogon.dll and WgaSetup.exe. Restart your PC once you’ve done, and your copy of Windows should be “genuine” again.

Removing WGA With Software

If you’re still having trouble then there are a number of third-party tools that will attempt to do this for you. I personally prefer tinkering with my System32 folder myself rather than getting an application to do it, though there’s plenty of people claiming these work just fine.
RemoveWGA is a simple run and reboot process, by the time you’ve restarted WGA notifications should be gone. MUBlinder is another solution, just make sure you have the Microsoft .NET Framework before running it or it won’t work.
If one of these methods worked for you then you might want to change your preferences for Automatic Updates in Control Panel so that WGA doesn’t make its way back onto your system. I’d recommend allowing Windows to notify you when updates are available, but then manually selecting them yourself.

Don’t forget to keep up-to-date with your critical updates, this is vital to keep your machine patched up and secure.
Have you removed Windows Genuine Advantage or did your copy of XP validate ok? Any reasons you’re still using XP? Let us know in the comments.

Windows phone first steps: Connecting to your computer

Before you begin, ensure that your Windows phone and your computer running Windows 7 are turned on and that you are logged on to your computer. If you plan to use Microsoft Office Outlook, make sure it’s installed before you proceed. And you'll need the USB cable that came with your Windows phone to connect it to your computer. Here's what you'll do:

• Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to your Windows phone. Consult your manual for details on how to do this—typically you'll move aside a small plastic or rubber flap to expose the connector. Connect the other end to a USB port on your computer—there's usually at least one on the front of most modern computers.
  
  Within a few seconds you'll hear a chime and see a pop-up alert as Windows installs the necessary drivers for your Windows phone. This process should take less than 30 seconds. If the installation of the Windows phone doesn't work, try a different USB port on your computer or learn more about troubleshooting a cable connection.
  
• When the License Terms for Windows Mobile Device Center appear, click Accept and let the installation process finish.
  
  Windows Mobile Device Center is the software that enables your Windows phone and your computer running Windows 7 to communicate with each other.
  
• When the installation is complete, the Windows Mobile Device Center Start screen appears. You have two options on the Windows Mobile Device Center Start screen: to set up the device or to connect without setting it up. Because you want to partner your Windows phone with your computer, click Set up your device.
  Microsoft Office Outlook is the only program that Windows phones synchronize information with by default, so if you don't have Outlook installed, a warning message appears, and the e-mail, calendar, tasks, notes, and contacts on your Windows phone won't be synchronized with your desktop computer. Click OK to dismiss the message if it appears.
  
• Select the items you want to synchronize between your Windows phone and your computer. If you don't have Outlook installed, Mobile Favorites and Files are the only options available. Select the content you want to keep up to date, and then click Next. If you have Outlook installed, be sure to select the check boxes next to E-mail, Tasks, and Notes.
  
• Next, name your phone, and click the Set Up button.
  You'll see a progress indicator as Windows Mobile Device Center configures the phone and the computer. After a few moments, a new screen appears and the first synchronization starts.
  
  
  

Connect Your Cell Phone To PC Through Bluetooth

You’ll need two things for this to work:

1. A Bluetooth-enabled computer. Most laptops now have Bluetooth and so do some desktops. If yours doesn’t, you can buy a USB Bluetooth adapter cheaply on sites such as EBay.
2. A Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.

Go to Control Panel under the Start Menu and look for ‘Bluetooth devices’ as pictured in the screenshot. If you’re using Vista, select classic view to display all of  the icons. Click on the Bluetooth icon. The window below should open.

Click ‘Add Wireless Device’ as seen in the screenshot. Before scanning for devices – turn on Bluetooth on your cell phone.

The exact location of the Bluetooth setting will differ depending on the model of the phone however it will normally follow something along the lines of:
Menu > Settings> Connections > Bluetooth > Turn On

Now scan for devices on your computer. It should pick up your cell phone. If it doesn’t, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and ensure that your status is set to ‘Visible’ or ‘Detectable’. Your phone must also be within 7 meters of your PC to ensure a connection can be established. Once you have done these checks, search again.
When your device is detected, click on the phone’s icon to connect. You may be asked to enter in a security pin. Enter something easy like ’1234′. You phone will then ask you to enter in said pin. This is not a specific number but rather done just for paring purposes. Once you have done this correctly the connection will be established as though the phone were connected via USB cable.
If you disconnect or simply power off your PC, the connection should be saved. That means that when you turn back on your PC (assuming both Bluetooth setting are still activated) the connection should resume itself. Your PC may launch a pop-up in the bottom right hand corner at the task bar asking your permission for the connection. This is for security reasons and depends on your security/firewall settings.
Your phone should now be visible under ‘My Computer’ so you can transfer files, etc. Note that Bluetooth can be pretty slow for transferring large files such as videos or establishing an internet connection.
Make sure that you turn off the Bluetooth on your phone if you won’t be using it again for some time. It consumes your battery like crazy and is also a security issue.
What do you use your phone’s Bluetooth connection for?

Motorola Secret Unlocking Codes

Motorola d460

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Activate RBS (Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears) To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok] You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the 'Eng Field Options' function with the keys, and enable it. De-activate RBS To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 0 [pause] [ok] This only works with some versions of software. What's the use of RBS: Get Distance From Base Station - Place a call, when it is answered, press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'Time Adv xxx' appears, where xxx is a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in meters. Get Signal Quality - press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'C1' appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected.

Motorola 6200

Activate RBS (Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears) To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok] You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the 'Eng Field Options' function with the keys, and enable it. De-activate RBS To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 0 [pause] [ok] This only works with some versions of software. These countries has been reported working: UK (Orange) AU What's the use of RBS: Get Distance From Base Station - Place a call, when it is answered, press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'Time Adv xxx' appears, where xxx is a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in meters. Get Signal Quality - press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'C1' appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected. Pin Outs Numbered left to right, keypad up, battery down 1. Audio Ground 2. V+ 3. True data (TD) (input) 4. Downlink - Complimentary data (CD) (input) 5. Uplink - Return data (RD) (output) 6. GND 7. Audio Out - on/off 8. Audio In 9. Manual Test - ??? 10. Battery Feedback 11. Antenna connector

Motorola 7500

Activate RBS (Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears) To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok] You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the 'Eng Field Options' function with the keys, and enable it. De-activate RBS To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 0 [pause] [ok] This only works with some versions of software. These countries has been reported working: IT (model: F16 HW: 5.2 SW: 2.1) What's the use of RBS: Get Distance From Base Station - Place a call, when it is answered, press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'Time Adv xxx' appears, where xxx is a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in meters. Get Signal Quality - press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'C1' appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected. Pin Outs Numbered right to left, keypad up, battery down looking 1. Gnd 2. Pos 3. True data (TD) (input) 4. Complimentary data (CD) (input) 5. Return data (RD) (output) 6. Audio gnd 7. Audio out 8. Audio in

Motorola 8200

Activate RBS (Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears) To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok] You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the 'Eng Field Options' function with the keys, and enable it. De-activate RBS To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 0 [pause] [ok] This only works with some versions of software. These countries has been reported working: ES, AU, NL, BE What's the use of RBS: Get Distance From Base Station - Place a call, when it is answered, press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'Time Adv xxx' appears, where xxx is a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in meters. Get Signal Quality - press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'C1' appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected. Pin Outs Numbered right to left, keypad up, battery down looking 1. Audio Ground 2. V+ 3. True data (TD) (input) 4. Downlink - Complimentary data (CD) (input) 5. Uplink - Return data (RD) (output) 6. GND 7. Audio Out - on/off 8. Audio In 9. Manual Test - ??? 10. Battery Feedback 11. Antenna connector

Motorola 8400

Activate RBS (Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears) To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok] You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the 'Eng Field Options' function with the keys, and enable it. De-activate RBS To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 0 [pause] [ok] This only works with some versions of software. These countries has been reported working: IT, NL What's the use of RBS: Get Distance From Base Station - Place a call, when it is answered, press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'Time Adv xxx' appears, where xxx is a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in meters. Get Signal Quality - press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'C1' appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected. Pin Outs Numbered left to right, keypad up, battery down 1. Audio Ground 2. V+ 3. True data (TD) (input) 4. Downlink - Complimentary data (CD) (input) 5. Uplink - Return data (RD) (output) 6. GND 7. Audio Out - on/off 8. Audio In 9. Manual Test - ??? 10. Battery Feedback 11. Antenna connector

Motorola 8700

#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Activate RBS (Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears) To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok] You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the 'Eng Field Options' function with the keys, and enable it. De-activate RBS To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 0 [pause] [ok] This only works with some versions of software. These countries has been reported working: AU, IT, SG, DE, ES, ZA What's the use of RBS: Get Distance From Base Station - Place a call, when it is answered, press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'Time Adv xxx' appears, where xxx is a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in meters. Get Signal Quality - press [MENU] until 'Eng Field Option' is displayed, press [OK], select 'Active Cell', press [OK], press [MENU] until 'C1' appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected.

Motorola V3688

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR): To Enable EFR press [][][] 119 [] 1 [] OK. To Disable EFR press [][][] 119 [] 0 [] OK NOTE: Nothing appears on Screen.

Other Phones from Motorola (CD 160, CD 520, 920, 930)

Motorola CD 160
Press menu and type one of these numbers and press OK:
11 = Status Review
13 = Available Networks
14 = Preferred Networks
22 = Select Keypad Tones
25 = Require SIM Card PIN
26 = Language Selection
32 = Repetitive Timer
33 = Single Alert Timer
34 = Set IN-Call Display
35 = Show Call Timers
36 = Show Call Charges
37 = Call Charge Settings
38 = Reset All Timers
43 = Reset All Timers
45 = Show Last Call
46 = Total For All Calls
47 = Lifetime Timer
51 = Change Unlock Code
52 = Master Reset
53 = Master Clear (Warning!! May result in deleting the Message Editor!!!)
54 = New Security Code
55 = Automatic Lock
63 = Battery Saving Mode
Free call tip
1 Enter the phone number
2 Enter OK
3 Type *#06#
4 Press Button C
5 And finally press the button for power off.
You should now be able to talk without being billed.
Motorola CD 520
Free call tip
1 Enter the phone number
2 Enter OK
3 Type *#06#
4 Press Button C
5 And finally press the button for power off.
You should now be able to talk without being billed.
Motorola 920/930
The 54# Tip:
Type 1#, 2#........54# on the keypad (when you're not in the menu) to get the phone number used for with this key when speed dialing.
Keyboard lock
if you push * and # on the same time your keyboard locked. When you press it again, you unlock your keyboard.
Supplementary Menu
If your Motorola CD920 or 930 has the engineering software, you can get an engineering mode by typing : ***113*1*, but you have to maintain each * during 3 sec to get a square. So 3 squares, 113, 1 square, 1, 1 square, CALL.
If the software is present you have one supplementary menu. To remove it typ ***113*0* like above.
To put the counter to 0 even global counter, just do a reset factory in the Config menu.

Installing Anti-Virus

These directions are for installing Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition from

Step 1: Click the "Install Now" button

This should be located in the lower left hand corner of the web site. Clicking this button begins the process.

Step 2: Download the required files

After you click the "Install Now" button, the required files will automatically download to your computer. This may take a while.

Step 3: The Installation

When the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard window opens, click the "Next" button.

The next step in the installer is the license agreement. Choose the radio button that says that you agree with the license terms, and then click the "Next" button.

For the Mail Snap-In Selection, remove the check from the Microsoft Exchange/Outlook option, and then click the "Next" button.

The default location for the Destination Folder Selection is correct, so click the "Next" button.

Click the "Install" button.

The installation may take a few minutes.

The next step in the installer is the Technical Support information. Click the "Next" button.

The installation is complete. Click the "Finish" button.

Step 4: Restart

You may be asked to restart your machine when the process is complete. Do so if prompted. When your computer restarts, Norton AntiVirus will begin a system scan of your machine.

The Benefits Of Installing An Anti-Virus

The internet has made the world smaller. It has provided a means of communication that connects people miles and miles apart. It also paved way for old friends to meet again through social networking sites like Facebook, Myspace, and Friendster. In addition to that, the internet is an invaluable tool to students and teachers alike because it is a minefield of information. The birth of the internet paved way to instant communication like chatting and emailing. It also made documentation and filing a whole lot easier. With the use of the internet and computers, one can say good-bye to good old filing cabinets and stacks of folders. One can also say good-bye to snail mail. Unfortunate, there is also a need for you to keep all these files safe. How can you do this? You can do that by installing an anti-virus.

What are the benefits of having an anti-virus installed in your computer?

1. It prevents computer virus from completely damaging your computer’s operating system. When your computer is infected it is important to keep the OS important because once it is damaged it can be useless and you will be unable to retrieve those important files.
2. The anti-virus keeps your computer fully protected and keeps your files safe at the same time. An anti-virus works by creating a firewall that blocks unauthorized access to your computer via the internet.
3. An anti-virus also keeps your computer running smoothly because it keeps computer viruses from infecting your computer and affecting its major functions, which can affect its efficiency.
4. This program scans emails and data that you are receiving from various sources and instantly deletes it if an anomaly is detected. Most computer viruses are masked as emails. If you do not have an anti-virus you can end up opening this email and the virus will wreak havoc in your computer costing you your important documents.
In the 21st century, the installation of an anti-virus in any computer system is essential because this keeps the system protected from any threats.

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Using the NOKIA PC SUITE TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET AND SYNCRONISE YOUR DATA

PC suite is a free software designed to sync and to manage your NOKIA, Sony Ericsson, LG and some other phones using your computer! PC suite is available for the Windows and the MAC OS. This is the easiest way to backup, transfer music and data, manage your contact and even connect your computer to the internet through your phone! The PC Suite software always comes in the software disc you obtain when you buy your mobile or you can download from the web  using these links:

NOKIA PC Suite
PC Suite for Sony Ericsson
PC Suite for MAC computers

Installation

• Insert the software disc for your phone into your CD/DVD drive,
• Run PC Suite installation,
• Accept the licence agreement and select your destination drive,
• Let the installation to continue

Get Connected

• After the installation, the "Get Connected" Wizard will appear,
• Click on the right arrow button to continue
• Now you will have to select the Connection type, this depends if you have the USB data cable or if you would like to connect by bluetooth, Select "Bluetooth Connection". Turn Bluetooth on, on your Phone then click on the right arrow button to continue...
• PC Suite will now search for your phone
• Select your phone if it is detected
• Click on Next... to get connected

Now you can browse your phone, add music, make a backup of your phone and manage your contacts and messages!
PC Suite also allows you to send text and multimedia messages directly from your computer... Also connect to the internet using your mobile phone as a modem! 

Using phone bluetooth to connect your computer to the Internet

There are two ways you can use your Bluetooth phone to connect to the Internet:

1. Use the phone as a modem for a dial-up connection to an Internet service provider (ISP).
2. Use the phone to connect your computer directly to a network provided by your cellular service provider (such as GPRS or 1xRTT).

Check with your mobile phone provider to see whether this option is available on its network. Some mobile phone providers may block or disallow analog dial-up connections from their network. Check previous posting for some network configuration setting of some network providers in Nigeria. In such instances, if you try to connect to a dial-up ISP or to send a dial-up fax via your cell phone from your computer, you may fail to establish a connection.

After you have determined which connection method is appropriate for your mobile network, use the Bluetooth Setup Assistant to pair the computer to your phone:

1. Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant, located in /Applications/Utilities.
2. Pair the phone and the computer.
3. When prompted, select the option to Access the Internet with your phone's data connection, as shown below. Choose whichever connection method is appropriate for your mobile service.
   
   
   
4. The next screen will prompt you for your connection setting information. If you are not sure what name, password, or other information needs to be entered, check with your mobile phone provider and/or ISP for more information. Be sure to select the correct modem script for your phone. Sony Ericsson Bluetooth phones will use the "Sony Ericsson Infrared" modem script, which is designed to work with both Infrared and Bluetooth connections. Both dialup and direct connection options are shown.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Finish the Setup Assistant, and then the phone should be ready to connect.

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Hard Drive Troubleshooting

Your hard drive contains all of your important data, like the Windows Operating System, pictures, music, and other data you do not want to lose. Keeping track of the health of your hdd is a dubious chore. Unfortunately, most people do not realize there is a problem before it’s too late and they lose all of their data.
You can spot early warning signs of imminent failure if your hard drive has SMART technology. SMART stands for Self-monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology and will often give you a notice if the drive is experiencing problems. If you see a warning like that at boot, be sure to backup you data and buy a new drive.

Using Third Party Software to Monitor Your Drive

You can use applications that help keep an eye on your drive. HDD Health is one of those aplications. It can give you valuable info about the the disk’s temperature and overall health. It can also give you all of its SMART statistics.
It also shows valuable hdd information, such as the model number, partitions and remaining space.
But unless there is a glaring problem with the drive, there is no way to tell if it is about to fail. In fact, hard drives can fail suddenly and without warning. These tools should be used in addition to the SMART technology built into the drive.

How to Diagnose Problems With Your Hard Drive

Generally speaking, if you begin getting errors or blue screens that you cannot recover from, or if you occasionally cannot boot into Normal Mode or Safe Mode, then your hard drive might be on the way out. Problems will start intermittently and gradually grow worse. If you start experiencing these problems, you can try running chkdsk. Chkdsk will repair errors (if you specify that) and make sure data is no longer written to those areas of the disk. To run a chkdsk, right click the hard drive and select Properties. Under the Tools tab, click Check Now in the Error Checking area. A box will pop up. Choose Automatically Fix Errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. You will likely need to reboot before the check begins and it could take quite a while.
Make sure the size of the hard drive appears correctly in the BIOS and in My Computer. For instance, if the drive once reported it was 20 Gigs and now reports as 13 Gigs, there could be a problem.
Listen for strange noises from the hard drive. You have been using your PC for a long time, if the hard drive begins making scraping, churning or any other sounds out of the ordinary, then it could mean the drive’s actuator arm is damaged or perhaps the ball bearings on the spindle are starting to go.
Resolution Summary:

1. Pay attention to any SMART warnings at boot.
2. Use third-part monitoring software like HDD Health.
3. Run chkdsk–error checking under Properties and Tools.
4. Pay attention to the size of the drive.
5. Listen for any strange sounds coming from the hard drive.
6. Backup your data regularly.

Computer Will Not Boot

There are countless reasons why a computer will not boot. Typical symptoms for a computer that will not start are a blank screen, a blue screen, a never ending loop of restarting or a PC that is completely dead. Now there are also several reasons for each of those symptoms. Troubleshooting a computer that will not boot up can be a slow process, but if you tackle each of those symptoms, you can quickly rule them out and get to the real problem faster than you think.
My Computer Has A Blank Screen
If your computer starts up, makes hard drive churning sounds, has lights on the panel flash but only displays a blank screen, you could several problems. You need to first confirm that the monitor is powering on and has the cables securely connected to the PC. You might even test the monitor on another PC to rule that out. If the monitor is good, make sure your PC is getting that initoal startup screen where is checks the memory and displays BIOS information. If you do get that screen, try tapping F8 until you see a boot screen that gives you an option for Safe Mode. If you can get into Safe Mode, it could be a video driver issue.
If you cannot get to Safe Mode, we need to next rule of the hardware of the computer. We recommend downloading and burning a Linux Live CD. By booting to a Linux Live CD, this rules out problems with the memory, the video card, the motherboard and most other devices connected to the PC. If you’re able to do this, you likely have a problem with your hard drive or the Windows installation on that drive. Try reinstalling Windows.
My Computer Keeps Restarting
If your PC restarts and gets stuck in a loop of rebooting, this probably means you either have bad RAM, a corrupt hard drive or some other problem within the Windows Operating System. If you want to check your RAM for errors, try memetest86. You can also try booting to Safe Mode by tapping F8 when you first boot the computer. If you can get into Safe Mode, try a chkdsk in Windows. Chkdsk is available in Windows 2000 and Windows XP.  To run a chkdsk, go to My Computer and right-click the drive you want to scan, then select Properties.  Under the Tools tab, you will see a section for Error Checking.  Click Check Now. and make sure the automatically fix errors box is marked. If none of that works, backup any data you can and reinstall Windows.
Computer is Completely Dead
If your computer will not power up at all, you could have a problem with the power supply, the motherboard, the CPU or even the case switch. The first thing you should do is disconnect any external devices–like speakers, printers, scanners, etc. Next, if your PC is plugged into a power strip, try plugging directly into the wall, as power strips can fail. If it still won’t power on, you should test the power supply to make sure you are getting the necessary voltage to the motherboard. If the power supply is good, try bypassing the case switch. If you are still getting no power, examine the motherboard for obvious damage to the capacitors. If they appear to be buldging or leaking fluid, then the capacitors have blown.
In Conclusion
There isn’t much you can do to fix a hardware component except replace it. But if your problem appears to be software related, you can always reinstall Windows if you have a Windows installation disk or a recovery disk from a major brand name like Dell or HP. The key to surviving a problem is to have current backups. Get on a schedule or get a third party service, like Carbonite, to automate the process.
Resolution Summary:

1. Check the monitor to make sure it’s working. Check its cable or test the monitor on another PC.
2. Try a Linux Live CD to rule out most hardware problems.
3. Test your RAM with memtest86.
4. Boot to Safe Mode and try chkdsk.
5. Test the power supply, the case switch and look for signs of damage on the motherboard.
6. If all else fails, reinstall Windows.

Continuously Restarts

If your computer continuously restarts while running, or if you see the flash of a blue screen before it reboot, then Windows is in a state where the only way it can attempt to fix itself is through rebooting. While this will work with the occasional system crash, it will not fix the issue if there is a drastic hardware or software problem. Instead, your machine will seem to be caught in a loop of starting up, crashing and rebooting. The key to solving this type of problem is capturing the crash message that is flashing on the screen.

Prevent Windows From Rebooting

You can stop Windows from rebooting after a crash by doing the following:

1. Right-click My Computer
2. Select properties
3. Select the Advanced Tab
4. Under Start-up and Recovery, uncheck the Automatic Restart box and then click OK.
5. Reboot the computer

Now when your computer crashes, you should see the confusing Blue Screen of Death along with an error code. You can search Microsoft.com for the exact nature of that code and take measures to resolve it. Depending on the error, you might try rebooting into Safe Mode by tapping F8 while booting and running a System Restore to revert your computer back to a time when it was not crashing. Or you might run the error checking utility in Windows to scan your computer’s hard drive for issues. You might also run a popular program called Memtest86 to scan your computer’s RAM for errors that could be causing system stability issues.
The first step in this process is getting the blue screen to remain on the screen, and preventing the automatic restart is the way to do this. If you need more help in diagnosing your crashing computer DROP A COMMENT

Why Do Computers Slow Down

Your computer used to be fast, but now it is not. This is probably the thing most computer users complain about most. While there are numerous reasons why a computer can slow down, there are also steps you can take to optimize your computer for speed and regain that performance your PC has lost over time. Granted, the best thing you can do is backup and reformat your hard drive and start over. This is not a desirable option for a lot of users, so the steps explained below are tips to help you get some performance back without sacrificing a lot of time or risking losing important data.

Why Do Computers Slow Down

Computers slow down due to file fragmentation, lack of resources, viruses, hard drive errors and heat. Before we begin, you should take a moment to backup your data in case you lose anything. The best way to backup in a hurry is to make sure anything important is in your Document and Settings folder and copy that to a USB drive or network share. By default, your My Documents folder itself should have most of your important data in it unless you manually saved to another location. While you should not lose any data during this process, it doesn’t hurt to be safe.

Optimizing Your Computer

Start by making sure all programs are up to date. If you do not automatically update Windows, be sure to visit Microsoft Update, as well. Having the latest version of Flash, Java, Windows and your Internet browser means you have all of the fixes and patches in place that could have been causing memory leaks or other errors that have been bogging your system down.
Next, scan for viruses. Viruses and other malware are notorious for slowing down a computer as they use a lot of resources in their bid to take over your computer as well as those all over the world. Make sure you’re virus free by using free programs like Malwarebytes and Microsoft Security Essentials.
You should now uninstall any programs you no longer use or need. You can do this from the control panel under Add / Remove Programs or sometimes from the start menu. Programs will often run in the background without your knowledge, using system resources that can slow down your computer unnecessarily. To disable other programs from loading at boot, you can go to Start>Run and type msconfig and hit Ok. Under the start-up tab, uncheck any programs you know do not need to load into memory at boot. This does not uninstall them, merely prevents them from using RAM when then do not need to do so.
Once you have all of the latest patches and have confirmed you are virus-free, you can now start optimizing your computer. A good place to start is to run Disk Cleanup. To do this, go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Cleanup. It might take a while for Windows to analyze your computer, but once it is done it will show you a list of files that can be removed to help you regain space on your hard drive. After this has completed, the next step is to run the Disk Defragmenter from the same location. Disk defragmenter moves files to the front of the drive so the hard drive to speed up access to them.
Now that your disk is organized and free of clutter, you should run error checking on your hard drive. You disk will have errors on it, so this process will fix those errors and also map out bad sectors on the drive. To run this utility, open My Computer and right-click the C: drive and then select Properties. Next, click the Tools tab and under error-checking have it scan for bad sectors and automatically fix the errors it finds. The error-checking will run the next time your system is rebooted.
One of the last things you can do to optimize computer for speed is make sure your PC is free of dust bunnies. You can use a can of compressed air to clean the front intake grill and the rear exhaust fans and power supply area. If you feel comfortable opening your computer case, you can also blow the inside of the case out as well as the CPU fan. Make sure your work area is clean and your PC is located in a well-ventilated area. The cooler the PC, the faster it will run.

Press F1 For Help

The Power Of The F1 Key. Most do not know there is a tiny technician hiding in your computer, waiting to help you with any problem or question you have regarding hardware or software. Just press the F1 key in any program you are in and help is activated. If you’re on the Windows desktop, the Help and Support launches when you press F1. If you’re in Outlook, the help dialogue box appears. It even works in your web browser.

Granted, this is a very generalized support system, but it does contain a lot of useful information that could get you through a sticky situation. It will instruct you on how to setup printers, remote desktop support, file sharing and other tasks that can help you get the most out of your Windows experience.
So the next time you have a question on how to perform maintenance on your computer, or if you need to know how to add a signature to your email in Outlook, simply press the F1 key for help. Even if you do not need immediate assistance, it is a great way to learn how to do various things in case you need to do them in the future.
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Uninstall Programs in Windows

The typical user will not reinstall Windows on a routine basis. Ideally, this will be done each year in combination with a good backup regiment to keep your computer running as fast as it did when you first purchased the PC. If you do not reinstall periodically, you should at least take a weekend to go through and perform some general maintenance to help speed up your PC. Among other things, you should uninstall any old programs you have installed but never use anymore. This could be in the form for Scumware–software that came bundled with your computer as a trial, Freeware–software you found on the Internet and Shareware–trial software you never got around to purchasing or removing.
So why are we bothering to do all of this? Most programs will try to load automatically when you boot. While you may not see them, they may be running in some form in the background. The more unnecessary programs you have installed, the more they could be leeching RAM and other system resources from your computer, thus slowing it down.

Backup Before Uninstalling Software

It’s always a good idea to backup whenever you make any drastic changes to your computer. Before you start uninstalling programs, make sure you backup your data. If the programs you remove have serial numbers or activation codes, you should make sure you have them written down somewhere in case you ever need to put those programs back on your system. Once done, you are ready to uninstall unnecessary programs.

Ways to Uninstall Programs

Programs that are well written will often have uninstallers packaged with them. To remove a program, try navigating to it through the Start menu and see if there is an Uninstall option. if not, proceed to the Control Panel and look for “Uninstall and Program.” Depending on your view mode, you might see the icon “Add / Remove Programs.” You should find the program listed in that menu.
Never remove a program simply by deleting its folder. This doesn’t remove the program and actually causes a lot of issues. When you uninstall a program correctly, it goes through the registry and other folders and removes every bit of the the software that was installed. If you only delete the folder, you leave information in the registry and other folders that will likely generate errors and system crashes. Make sure you reboot after you uninstall a program.

Computer Maintenance/Increase PC Speed

Increase PC Speed. Everyone wants a faster computer, right? There are several things you can do to make your computer faster. You can get it back to the speed it was when you first bought it, or you can invest in a few hardware upgrades to boost performance. Or you can do some things to make the Internet or network faster. Follow these helpful tips to kick your computer into hyperdrive.

Computer Maintenance

If you were happy with the way the computer use to run, some simple maintenance might help increase the speed of your computer. Over time, a computer will slow down because of temporary files and hard drive fragmentation. Your hard drive might even be going bad. Perform the follow basic maintenance and see if your computer speed improves:

• Uninstall unnecessary programs from within the control panel. In older versions of Windows you can do this from Add / Remove Programs. In Windows 7 it is called Uninstall A Program.
• Run Disk Cleanup by going to Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Cleanup.
• Run Disk Defragmentor from the same location.
• Run Error Checking. Open My Computer, then right-click your C drive. Under the Tools tab, look for “Error Checking” and click the Check Now button. Check the boxes for Automatically fix errors and scan for bad sectors.

If maintenance didn’t quite get your PC back up to original speed, it might be time for a System Recovery. This is the act of inserting the recovery CDs you were given by the manufacturer and using them to erase your hard drive and revert it back to original factory condition. If you opt for this method, be sure to backup everything of importance. If you need help with system recovery, just ask.

Upgrade Your Hardware

If your computer is running as fast as it always did, but is still not fast enough to play games or surf the web, It might be time for a hardware upgrade. Upgrading a PC is a slippery slope, as you might ultimately find yourself paying as much to upgrade as it would cost to buy a newer, faster computer. Everything is dependent on the motherboard–the type of RAM you use, the type of CPU and even the kind of graphics card you can install. If you’re looking to improve your PC’s speed, the first upgrades should be the RAM and the video card.

Upgrading your computers RAM – Visit a site like Crucial.com and search for your computer’s brand. Crucial’s memory configurator  will tell you what memory your computer currently has, and how much it can hold. RAM is cheap, so try and get it up to at least 4GBs, if possible. In most cases, 2GBs will also be fine.

Upgrading your video card – You’ll need to determine what type of slot your motherboard has in order to buy a faster video card. You will also need to check the specs on your power supply to make sure you have enough power to drive it. If your computer is only a couple of years old, you most definitely will have a PCI-Express video slot. If it’s older, you might have an AGP slot. The video card slot is at the top of the row of slots. An AGP slot is a short, brown slot. A PCI-E slot is white and longer than the others. Be sure to read the system requirements for the video card you want to buy, as video cards can be very demanding on your computer.

Make The Internet Faster

A slow computer can make the Internet slow, too, because your computer needs to be able to process the information it is receiving. If you’re sure your computer is not the bottleneck, your next step will be to improve your network and Internet Service Provider. There are several options for Internet, and we’ll list them in order of our favorites:

• Verizon FiOS
• Cable
• DSL
• Wireless 4G
• Wireless 3G
• Satellite
• Dial-up

If you want blazing speed, Verizon FiOs or your local cable company are the best option. Compare speeds and rates, because not all cable companies are as reliable or as fast as FiOS. A good resource for checking speeds in your area is Broadband Reports.
You might also want to look at your network infrastructure. 802.11n is the latest standard in WiFi. This Gigabit router can drastically speed up your network. So if you’re looking to improve your network speed, upgrade your router and the network adapters in each of your computers to take advantage of the speed and range an 802.11n router can provide.
In conclusion, there are several factors that dictate the perceived speed of your computer. Before you spend money on upgrades, determine where the money will be best spent. If you’re not sure, be sure to ask and we’ll try and help.