How Enable Missing System restore in Windows XP
Some time due to modification in registry value system restore point is not able to display on system restore window.If similar is the case with you then here are few tricks to solve the problem.
Solution 1:
The problem of missing System Restore is due to the corrupted or missing System Volume Information folders in each drive.
1. Go to each drive and look for these folders (these are system hidden and you will need to show hidden as well as system files to see these folders).
2. Rename the folder to something else like System Volume Info and restart the computer.
3. Delete these folders and restart the system again.
4. The new folders would have created by default and the System Restore would get restored.
Solution 2:
1. Type regedit in the Run box to open the registry editor.
2. Navigate to this key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore
3. If a “DisableSR” value doesn’t exist, go to the Edit menu, select New, DWORD value, and create the value. Set the value to 1 to disable System Restore or 0 to enable System Restore.
4. Restart the system.
Now you Enabled system Restore point.
Microsoft has started bugging the users of non genuine copies of Windows. If you are also running a non genuine or pirated copy of Windows then there is a full chance of you getting this notification one day or the other.
The problem was reported by one of our viewers that when she updated her copy of Windows with Windows Update then her system started showing this notification that reads “You may be a victim of software counterfeiting” and “This copy of windows does not pass genuine Windows validation”.
These notifications start coming back again after some time and do not feel good. Though I never encourage piracy but here is how you can remove this problem:
1. Before doing anything serious try restoring your system. If the problem is occurring after the Windows Update then System Restore will surely help.
2. But if it does not then do try this, launch Windows Task Manager.
3. Locate the process “wgatray.exe” and end it.
4. Log in into the Safe Mode and delete the file WgaTray.exe from c:\Window\System32
5. Also delete the WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32\dllcache
6. Type regedit in Run to open Registry Editor, navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify key.
7. Delete the folder WgaLogon and all of its contents.
8. Restart the PC normally.
Update:
Download this WGA remover tool called RemoveWGA.exe, just download it and run.
How to make Windows XP live CD
In this step by step guide we will learn how to make windows live CD with this windows live CD you can run XP directly from CD without installing it on hard disk. By this window live CD you can recover your system.
Complete these perquisite first
- One windows XP bootable cd
- One CD burning software Like Nero
- Windows live CD Creator software
- Windows Live CD plugin
- 700 Mb Free space on C:\ drive
Now Follow this step by step guide
Create a folder named xpcd on c:\ drive
Copy the entire windows XP pro CD
Paste windows XP pro CD in xpcd folder
Now create a another folder named Plug_in
Download these plugin and put it in plug_in folder
Now Make a another folder named Live_cd
Now download this software and extract it in Live_cd folder
This ziped file contain following files
Now double click on pebuilder icon
On liesance agreement screen click yes In sources files give the location of C:\xp_cd or where you have copied your XP Cd. In media output options select create IOS image and give the location where you want to store this IOS file ( dont change file extension or file path unless you are a advance user ) Now click on plugin
Select Add options
Give the path of Plug_in folder and select the file xpe-1.0.7 and click open
diloag box will show file xpe-1.0.7 Click on Ok
Now Select Startup Group and Disable it
Now Select Nu2shell and Disable it also
Once you have disable both Nu2shell and Startup Group Click on Close Now Click on Build button
Now Windows Live CD creation process will start if this process is completed without any error you are almost done.
Note down the location where image file is saved
Now open your CD burning software I have used Nero. Choose burn image to disk options
Now select (from where you have stored in our previous steps) the xplivecd.iso image files to burns 
Let the nero burn image on CD
Congratulations!Once you have burn this CD you can use this CD on any computer note book disk less computer, what all you need is boot from CDROM option enabled.
Caution:-
It is a Windows Live CD so it will take time to launch windows dont be panic if it take times to load. Its depend on your system configuration and memory status.
Change any XP User Password Without Having to Know the Old One
How to know every user account that exists on a Windows XP machine (even the ones that are hidden) ? And how to re-password any account without having to know the existing password ?
To view all of the user accounts:
To view all of the user accounts:
- While logged onto the computer, click on Start > Run > and type in CMD
- From the command prompt window, type in net users. This will show you every account that is made onto the computer whether it is hidden or not.
To change an Windows XP account password:
- While logged onto the computer to an account that has administrative rights, click on Start > Run > and type in CMD.
- Type in net user then the name of the account then * and press enter.
Example: net user administrator * or net user “John Miller” * (Put the name in quotes if it contains spaces) - From there it should ask for a new password. Type in your new password and press enter (type very carefully and check your CAPS Lock because the command window won’t display what you type) and once more to confirm it. If you get the message that the command succeeded successfully you’ve changed the password.
Reset Administrator’s Password in Windows XP
If you have forgotten your Administrator’s password in Windows XP, then no need to worry about it as I am sharing a quick and easy method to reset it with you today. It is a common problem for all of us and not a serious case. Just follow the steps given below :
- Start your computer. When logon screen appears, press ctrl+alt+delete
- Now type as given below :
User name : administrator
Password :
Keep password section as blank, don’t type anything in it. - Your computer will start now.
- To reset your forgotten password, Open registry editor (Press windows button + R to open it ).
- When registry editor opens, type cmd and press enter.
- Now type as given below :
net[space]user[space]your user name[space]new password
and press enter.
That’s it. If you face any problem, Please leave a comment here.
How to make windows XP look like Windows 7
Do you want appearance your Windows XP like Windows 7. At this time Windows 7 is available in beta version, but many Windows 7 Transformation Pack for Windows XP available in internet. Appearance of desktop of windows 7 much the same to like Windows Vista. there are some new applications at windows 7 that is Vienna explorer and pie dock.
How to make windows XP look like Windows 7
Download transformation packs software from link below and extract, all software in the transformation pack is collected from various source and made in one package. Here how to transform your Windows XP :
A. Windows se7en cursor
Go to cursors folder in the extracted folder and rick click mouse in install.inf file and then select install.
B. Windows se7en Boot Screen
In the package available two file of boot screen, boot screen for Windows Vista and Windows XP. Install it.
C. Windows se7en sound scheme
Copy all file in the sounds folder to /%system root%/media/ folder, and then setting up the sound from control panel.
D. Windows se7en Style
Install Styler software in the styles folder and then copy the skin to installed folder. Activate one off the skin.
E. Start menu
Run start menu in the start menu folder.
F. Logon Screen
Install user login screen file in logon screen folder.
G. Wallpaper
Available 12 Windows se7en’s wallpaper in wallpaper folder.
H. Windows se7en Themes
Copy “Windows 7 M1 VS” folder in theme folder and then copy to /%system root/resources/themes, and activate the theme by right clicking mouse in the desktop and select appearance tab and select windows seven themes. Click apply.
I. Vienna Explorer (Widows se7en Explorer)
Run Vienna Explorer in the Vienna Explorer folder. Tips : to run this software run automatically when windows XP start, right click the software in the desktop and check “run automatically when windows start” and then click ok.
J. Windows se7en Pie Dock
Run windows seven pie dock in pie dock folder.
K. Start Orb
This software to beautify start button. Run the software.
L. Windows se7en icon
Not available in this package. You can search the icon in the internet.
Tips : Hide all desktop icon by right clicking mouse then click “show desktop icon”
Windows XP-System Restore
Before You Try System RestoreSystem Restore should only be used after trying less comprehensive methods of troubleshooting. System Restore changes many files and registry entries, and in some cases might replace more files than you want restored.
Run problem applications in Compatibility Mode
If system instability occurs after installing a particular application. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard:
Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard.
Use Add or Remove Programs to uninstall a problem application
If the system instability has occurred immediately after a new application has been installed and running the program in Compatibility Mode hasn’t helped. Although System Restore will remove the application if you choose to apply it, it is better to remove the offending application from Control Panel.
How to open Add or Remove Programs:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click the program you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove.
If the system’s instability has occurred immediately after a new device driver is installed, use the Device Driver Rollback feature instead of System Restore.
How to roll back to an earlier driver:
1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
3. In the Device Manager dialog box, double-click the hardware that uses the driver in question.
4. In the device Properties dialog box, on the Driver tab, click Roll Back Driver.
Windows XP troubleshooters in the Help and Support Center. To open a troubleshooter:
1. Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
2. Under Pick a Help topic, click Fixing a Problem.
3. Under Troubleshooting problems in the right pane, click List of troubleshooters, and then start a troubleshooter by clicking the name in the left column of the table.
If, after trying these options the computer is still unstable, opt for System Restore. You’ll want to save this option for last because the changes made to your computer are more comprehensive than if you simply uninstall a program or rollback a device driver.
To use the System Restore Wizard, make sure you’re logged on as an administrator, and then follow these steps:
1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2. On the Welcome screen, click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.
3. On the Select a Restore Point page, select the date from the calendar that shows the point you’d like to restore to, as shown in Figure 2, and then click Next. 
Figure 2
4. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, verify that the correct restore point is chosen, and then close any open programs.
5. Click Next if you are ready to proceed or click Back to change the restore point.
6. The computer will shut down automatically and reboot. On reboot, you’ll see the Restoration Complete page, and then click OK.
After reviewing the stability of your system, you can choose another restore point or undo this restoration. Just open System Restore and make the appropriate choice. After you use System Restore, you’ll have an additional task, Undo my last restoration, on the System Restore Welcome page. Remember that you’ll have to reinstall any programs that were installed after the restore point.
If System Restore doesn’t work in Normal Mode, it might work in Safe Mode. To use System Restore in Safe Mode, press the F8 key during reboot and choose Safe Mode.
How to Create Restore Points Manually
Only application installations that use a System Restore restorept.api-compliant installer will trigger the creation of a restore point. So it’s a good idea to create a restore point manually before you install an application that you suspect won’t have one a restorept.api-compliant installer. For example, before installing a screensaver you’ve downloaded from the Internet or a beta program from a software vendor, you should manually create a restore point. For more information, see the TechNet article, Windows XP System Restore.
To manually create a restore point:
1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2. On the Welcome page, click Create a restore point.
3. On the Create a Restore Point page, enter a descriptive name for your restore point, as shown in Figure 3, and then click Create. 
Figure 3
The Restore Point Created page confirms that the new restore point has been created. I think it’s a good idea to manually create a restore point before you download and install any application from the Internet.
Use Scheduled Tasks
You can use Scheduled Tasks to create restore points at specified times. You might want to configure Scheduled Tasks to run System Restore at 6:00 P.M. daily, so that you always have a restore point available at the end of each working day.
To create a Scheduled Task, log on as an administrator, and then follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, click Scheduled Tasks, and then double-click Add Scheduled Task.
2. Click Next on the first Scheduled Task Wizard page.
3. On the second page, click System Restore in the list of applications, and then click Next.
4. Continue through the wizard, specifying the days and times to run System Restore.
5. When prompted, type in the user name and password for an administrator of the system, and then click Finish. Scheduled Tasks starts each time you start Windows XP and runs in the background.
Troubleshoot System Restore
Some common problems that could cause System Restore not to work properly and their solutions include the following:
• There is less than 200 MB of free space available on the computer—free up some space on the hard drive by deleting unused files or images.
• After rebooting, the restoration is unsuccessful—choose an earlier restore point and try again.
• Restoration was denied due to non-administrator status—log out and then back in as an administrator.
• The System Restore Service is not running—Open Administrative Tools, click Computer Management, and then click Services and Applications. Click Services, and double-click System Restore Services from the list. Verify the service is started and running. If not, under Service status, click Start and change the startup type to Automatic.
System Restore is no substitute for regularly backing up your data. System Restore comes into play when your computer becomes unstable. System Restore can’t be used if your hard drive fails or is melted down in a fire, because the information that System Restore uses is stored on the hard drive itself. To create regular backups of your data and computer system state, use the Backup utility in Windows XP.
To open Backup:
• Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup.
When you use Backup, save the backup information to a disk or an external drive for safekeeping. If there’s a catastrophic failure, such as a hard drive crash, this backup can be used to restore the data after the hardware repair is complete.
DOWNLOAD -System Restore on Windows Vista and XP Guide in PDF format
How to: change the start button text on Windows XP
Tired of the boring old “start” button at the bottom left corner of your Windows XP’s monitor? Want something new to replace iit? Well here’s how to change it.With a few modifications in the Windows Registry, you can replace the “start” text with anything you like. Great for achieving a new, custom look for your Windows XP. So let’s get started.
Warning: this tutorial is more for advanced users, and I’m not responsible if your system gets messed up. Only attempt the following at your own risk.
Step 1: Modify explorer.exe
If the warning didn’t scare you enough, then the title of this step probably did. Yes, we are going to change Explorer, the backbone of your Windows XP, but don’t worry. Everything should be safe as long as you follow the steps closely.As explorer is a binary file, we need a special tool to modify it. One of the best ones for this purpose is Resource Hacker. There are of course others that will get the trick done, but we will be using RH this tutorial so I recommend installing it to avoid making mistakes. Install it and let’s continue.
How to Fix Blue Screen on Windows XP Installation.
This trick is not for old PC like p3,p4,which is facing BSOD.In old Computer it may arises due to hardware issue like failure of RAM,failure of Hard Disk,or by failure of BIOS
Step1:
Download nLite here – http://www.nliteos.com/
Step1:
Download nLite here – http://www.nliteos.com/
Step 2 : Download SATA drivers
You need to get your hands on the SATA drivers next, that you will need to slipstream into the CD. Although there are different version based on your motherboard that you can search them on intel website which work with most of the motherboards. After downloading extract the driver and remember the location.
Download here – Download Centre Intel
Step 3 : Insert XP CD and start nLite
Now that you successfully have the tools and utilities, we can get down with the real stuff. Launch nLite after inserting Windows XP CD into the drive. Choose to make an image of Windows XP in a directory of your choice. Click next and proceed to skip import or load previous settings step by clicking next and proceed to next step.
Step 4 : Add the SATA driver
On the next page, you will find a “Drivers” tab. Click on it and also check the bootable ISO option and then click on next. Click on the button at the bottom to insert the driver. Give the location to the folder where you extracted the SATA driver. You will find a couple of inf files, select any one of them. Now select the all the driver files. That is it, click Next.
Step 5 : Burn the ISO
You will now be asked for confirmation, select yes and let nLite integrate the driver and create a bootable image. Burn it on a CD by just hitting the Burn button at the bottom and you will be ready to install Windows XP on your laptop!
Really this will work for any driver that needs to be slipstreamed into an xp installation disk.
