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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