There is a secret in MS DOS command " subst" which is used to create a virtual drive letter for any folder in My Computer screen.



For example, if u want to use a folder called "new_folder" which is kept in" E:\new\downloads\ " then you can create a virtual drive say "Z:" in My Computer.



Here is the procedure.

1. Open Command prompt from , Start-->Run--> cmd



then type, subst drive-letter:folder-path



i.e., for example,

subst Z: E:\new\downloads\





2. If you want to delete this virtual drive, then provide following command:



subst drive_letter: /D



for example,

subst z: /D




You can view the available virtual drive just giving the command "subst" in command prompt

Do you know what XPAntivirus 2009 is?

DESCRIPTION

XPAntivirus 2009 or XP Antivirus 2009, is a fake anti-spyware program that has come out a bit too soon before the year 2009. Hackers are now jumping the gun in naming some of their malicious programs such as XPAntivirus 2009. It is not 2009 yet is it? We had enough trouble with XP Antivirus and Antivirus 2008 which are related to XPAntivirus 2009. So why a 2009 version now?

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XPAntivirus 2009 looks to be newer variant of XP Antivirus that performs the same malicious acts of bombarding you with false popups and bogus system scans to scare you into purchasing the full version. XPAntivirus 2009 can be installed undercover without your permission usually through a Trojan infection such as Zlob.

In non-techie terms: XPAntivirus 2009 should not be downloaded, installed or purchased under any circumstances. XPAntivirus 2009 is useless and does not remove spyware from your system like it claims too. Have you made the mistake of installing XPAntivirus 2009 or purchasing XPAntivirus 2009?

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Aliases: XPAntivirus 2009, XP Antivirus 2009, XPAntivirus2009.

XPAntivirus 2009 Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

XPAntivirus 2009 Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. XPAntivirus 2009 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that XPAntivirus 2009 will be removed completely. So read the XPAntivirus 2009 removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall XPAntivirus 2009 Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall XPAntivirus 2009 if found.
2. To stop XPAntivirus 2009 processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these XPAntivirus 2009 processes:
   av2009install.exe
   av2009install_0011.exe
   av2009[1].exe
   av2009install.exe
   ieupdates.exe
   ieupdates.exe
   av2009.exe
   av2009install_0011.exe
   XPAntivirus2009.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To unregister XPAntivirus 2009 registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these XPAntivirus 2009 registry keys:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionrun ieupdate
   

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. Remove XPAntivirus 2009 Directories.
   To find XPAntivirus 2009 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following XPAntivirus 2009 directories:
   %program_files%\XP Antivirus 2009\
   C:\ProgramFiles\XP Antivirus 2009\
   C:\ProgramFiles\XPAntivirus 2009\

   Right-click on the XPAntivirus 2009 folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder XPAntivirus 2009 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting XPAntivirus 2009 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove XPAntivirus 2009 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the XPAntivirus 2009 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your XPAntivirus 2009 problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that XPAntivirus 2009 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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Using openSUSE Linux might be the best way to learn Linux if you have an eye toward becoming a Linux professional. With its focus on community development, you can be assured that you are getting some of the latest open source software available. The skills you learn will scale up nicely to the largest enterprise computing environments.

Besides Novell, Red Hat, Inc. is the other major corporation that is marketing Linux distributions in the enterprise market. The Red Hat operating systems follow the same basic dual-distribution model, with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as the basis of its commercial products and Fedora as its free, community-supported Linux system.

Debian is considered to be a high-quality Linux distribution with a strong commitment to the ideals of open source software. Many derivative Linux distributions, such as the popular Ubuntu Linux and the KNOPPIX live CD, are based on Debian. And although Debian is good for use in small business, the project doesn’t have the same enterprise infrastructure (training, support, documentation, and so on) that is built around SUSE Enterprise Linux.

Source of Information : Wiley SUSE Linux Toolbox 1000 plus Commands for openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise

SUSE (pronounced SOO-zuh) is a Linux operating system owned by Novell, Inc. SUSE stands for the German phrase Software- und System-Entwicklung (meaning Software and System Development). Its roots come from Slackware Linux, and SUSE officially became an independent Linux distribution in 1996 when SUSE released its first version: 4.2. SUSE was, and remains, one of the most popular Linux distributions in Europe. In November of 2003, Novell acquired SUSE and put corporate drive behind the project.
Today SUSE comes in three editions:

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) became the commercial, subscription based Linux operating system produced by Novell, Inc. The goal was to provide an enterprise-ready desktop environment, offering support, training, documentation, hardware certification, and other products to support SLED customers.

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) is the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server edition, which focuses on server use rather than desktop use.

• openSUSE, an open source version of SUSE Linux without proprietary software or the support options of the enterprise Novell offerings, was launched by Novell in 2005. openSUSE is a community-driven operating system that is distributed for free (as is) and has become known for its hardware support and stability.

Source of Information : Wiley SUSE Linux Toolbox 1000 plus Commands for openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise

Like me, I know many of you are probably starting to take a look at Windows 2008 for your environment...so this might be of use to you.

I came across a detailed performance tuning guide that Microsoft released back in June. What does it cover? Here is a list of the performance tuning sections within the document (Almost 80 pages):

-Performance Tuning for Server Hardware

-Performance Tuning for Networking Subsystem

-Performance Tuning for Storage Subsystem

-Performance Tuning for Web Servers

-Performance Tuning for File Servers

-Performance Tuning for Active Directory Servers

-Performance Tuning for Terminal Server

-Performance Tuning for Terminal Server Gateway

-Performance Tuning for Virtualization Servers

-Performance Tuning for File Server Workload (NetBench)

-Performance Tuning for Network Workload (NTttcp)

-Performance Tuning for Terminal Server Knowledge Worker Workload

-Performance Tuning for SAP Sales and Distribution Two-Tier Workload

If you have deployed, or planing on deploying Windows 2008 any time soon it is worth a look.

Here is the link:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/sysperf/Perf_tun_srv.mspx