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Registry Autostart Locations 1.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ All values in this key are executed. 2.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\ All values in this key are executed, and then their autostart reference is deleted. 3.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices\ All values in this key are executed as services. 4.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce\ All values in this key are executed as services, and then their autostart reference is deleted. 5.HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ All values in this key are executed. 6.HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\ All values in this key are executed, and then their autostart reference is deleted. 7.HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\Setup\ Used only by Setup. Displays a progress dialog box as the keys are run o...

NetBIOS stands for "Network Basic Input Output System". By default it runs on port 139. NetBIOS gives the various information of the computers on a network, which includes computer name, username, domain, group, and many others.....! The NBTSTAT Command :- NBTSTAT is the command for manually interact with NetBIOS Over TCP/IP. All the attributes (switches) used with nbtstat command and their usage can be viewed. At the command prompt type- C:\Windows>nbtstat Sample NBTSTAT Response :- C:\>nbtstat -A 117.200.160.174 NetBIOS Remote Machine Name Table Name   Type Status ---------------------------------------------- PRASANNA <00> UNIQUE Registered INSECURE LAB <00> GROUP Registered PRASANNA <03> UNIQUE Registered PRASANNA <20> UNIQUE Registered INSECURE LAB <1E> GROUP Registered MAC Address = 86-95-55-50-00-00 An intru...

Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts Windows key – Brings up the Metro start screen. You can start typing to search for an app, just like the Win7 start menu. Windows key + B – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and select the tray notification area. Windows key + C – Brings up the Charms menu, where you can search, share, and change settings. Windows key + D – Brings up the old Windows desktop. Windows key + E – Launch Windows Explorer with Computer view displayed. Windows key + F – Brings up the Metro File search screen. Windows key + H – Opens the Metro Share panel. Windows key + I – Opens the Settings panel, where you can change settings for the current app, change volume, wireless networks, shut down, or adjust the brightness. Windows key + J – Switches focus between snapped Metro applications. Windows key + K – Opens the Devices panel (for connecting to a projector or some other device) Windows key + L – Lock PC and return to Lock screen. Windows key + M - Minimize all...