NTLDR is missing?

while booting time if your system is showing ntldr is missing, how to resolve it?

Please remove the hard disk from your system and connect it to the other system as a secondary hard disk.
log in to that system and open My computer. Select the C drive . Where Operating System is installed. Then click on the tools menu open that and select the Folder Option.

You will get one new window. Click on view option and select the show hidden files and unchecked the hide extensions for known files and hide protected operating system files. Then give apply and give ok.

After that you can see the hidden operating system files. From that select NTDETECT.COM and ntldr files. coppy both files.

Open the C drive of the secondary hard disc( where the operating system is installed). Past both of that files in that. Close the window and remove the hard disk and connect it to your Computer and boot the system. The system can boot with out any problem after that.

For windows 7 the files will be different. In windows7 you can put the Windows7 DVD and click on the repair option. It will detect the missing files.

System Admin

How to move WSUS from one server to another

How to move WSUS from one server to another

1. Install WSUS on the new Server just as you had installed before.

For more information on installing WSUS please check the following link for more information: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-in/library/cc708445(en-us).aspx

2. Match the Advanced Options on the old WSUS Server & the new WSUS Server

Ensure that the advanced synchronization options for express installation files and languages on the old server match the settings on the new server by following the steps below:

1.       In the WSUS console of the old WSUS server, click the Options tab, and then click Advanced in the Update Files and Languages section.

2.       In the Advanced Synchronization Settings dialog box, check the status of the settings for Download express installation files and Languages options.

3.       In the WSUS console of the new server, click the Options tab, and then click Advanced in the Update Files and Languages section.

4.       In the Advanced Synchronization Settings dialog box, make sure the settings for Download express installation files and Languages options match the selections on the old server.

3. Copy Updates from File System of the old WSUS Server to the new WSUS server*

To back up updates from file system of old WSUS server to a file, follow these steps:

1.       On your old WSUS server, click Start, and then click Run.

2.       In the Run dialog box, type ntbackup. The Backup or Restore Wizard starts by default, unless it is disabled. You can use this wizard or click the link to work in Advanced Mode and use the following steps.

3.       Click the Backup tab, and then specify the folder where updates are stored on the old WSUS server. By default, WSUS stores updates at WSUSInstallationDrive:\WSUS\WSUSContent\.

4.       In Backup media or file name, type a path and file name for the backup (.bkf) file.

5.       Click Start Backup. The Backup Job Information dialog box appears.

6.       Click Advanced. Under Backup Type, click Incremental.

7.       From the Backup Job Information dialog box, click Start Backup to start the backup operation.

8.       Once completed, move the backup file you just created to the new WSUS server.

To restore updates from a file to the file system of the new server, follow these steps:

1.       On your new WSUS server, click Start, and then click Run.

2.       In the Run dialog box, type ntbackup. The Backup or Restore Wizard starts by default, unless it is disabled. You can use this wizard or click the link to work in Advanced Mode and use the following steps.

3.       Click the Restore and Manage Media tab, and select the backup file you created on the old WSUS server. If the file does not appear, right-click File, and then click Catalog File to add the location of the file.

4.       In Restore files to, click Alternate location. This option preserves the folder structure of the updates; all folders and subfolders will appear in the folder you designate. You must maintain the directory structure for all folders under \WSUSContent.

5.       Under Alternate location, specify the folder where updates are stored on the new WSUS server. By default, WSUS stores updates at WSUSInstallationDrive:\WSUS\WSUSContent\. Updates must appear in the folder on the new WSUS server designated to hold updates; this is typically done during installation.

6.       Click Start Restore. When the Confirm Restore dialog box appears, click OK to start the restore operation.

4. Copy Metadata from the Database on the old WSUS Server to the new WSUS Server **

Note: The WSUS Setup program copies WSUSutil.exe to the file system of the WSUS server during installation. You must be a member of the local Administrators group on the WSUS server to export or import metadata; both operations can only be run from the WSUS server itself and during the import or export process, the Update Service is shut down.

To export metadata from the database of the old Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Server, follow these steps:

1.       At a command prompt on the old Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Server, navigate to the folder that contains WSUSutil.exe. (usually located at c:\Program Files\ Update Services\tools\).

2.       Type the following: wsusutil.exe export packagename logfile ...(For example: wsusutil.exe export export.cab export.log) The package (.cab file) and log file name must be unique. WSUSutil.exe creates these two files as it exports metadata from the WSUS database.

3.       Move the export package you just created to the new Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Server.

To import metadata into the database of the new Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Server, follow these steps:.

Note: It can take from 3 to 4 hours for the database to validate content that has just been imported. Please be patient.

1.       At a command prompt on the new WSUS server, navigate to the directory that contains WSUSutil.exe. Type the following: wsusutil.exe import packagename logfile (For example: wsusutil.exe import export.cab import.log).

2.       WSUSutil.exe imports the metadata from the old WSUS server and creates a log file of the operation.

5. Point your Clients to the new WSUS Server.

Next we’ll need to change the Group policy and make it point top the new server.  To redirect Automatic Updates to a WSUS server, follow these steps:

1.       In Group Policy Object Editor, expand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, and then click Windows Update.

2.       In the details pane, click Specify Intranet Microsoft update service location.

3.       Set the intranet update service for detecting updates box and in the Set the intranet statistics server box. With the new server details and port For example, type http(s)://newservername :Port in both boxes.

Note: For more information check http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720539.aspx

That’s it!

*Important:

The initial settings for access control lists differ between Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003. If you are copying content from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003, you have to manually add the Network Service group to the access control list for the folder where updates are stored. Give the Network Service group Full Control.

**Important:

Never import exported data from a source that you do not trust. Importing content from a source you do not trust might compromise the security of your WSUS server.

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT KEYS

Shortcut Keys                  Functions

Alt + F              -File menu options in current program.

Alt + E                 -Edit options in current program

F1                        -Universal Help in almost every Windows program.

Ctrl + A                 -Select all text.

Ctrl + X                  -Cut selected item.

Shift + Del             -Cut selected item.

Ctrl + C                   -Copy selected item.

Ctrl + Ins                -Copy selected item

Ctrl + V                  -Paste

Shift + Ins              -Paste

Home                      -Goes to beginning of current line.

Ctrl + Home            -Goes to beginning of document.

End                           -Goes to end of current line.

Ctrl + End                -Goes to end of document.

Shift + Home           -Highlights from current position to beginning of line.

Shift + End               -Highlights from current position to end of line.

Ctrl + Left arrow                -Moves one word to the left at a time.

Ctrl + Right arrow      -Moves one word to the right at a time.

How to clean unwanted files from a Computer?

Here is the simple way to delete the offline folder files, Temp files and compress old files in windows OS.

Open run command and type cleanmgr in that then press enter.

Then click on OK the other window will open.

Select the C drive and click on OK. It will start scanning the C drive.

After scanning the C drive one new window will open. Then click on all check boxes ( make it tick) and give ok.

In the new window just give Yes, then it will start scanning and clear the unwanted files from C drive.

After this cleaning you will get min 2GB free space in C drive.

My system is running very slow?

 1. It's possible that your computer may have so many background programs running that there is not enough main memory to run your main programs. All icons in your computer's system tray are background programs using memory. 

To see and remove all running background programs:

a. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys at the same time. 

b. Click any program or task except Explorer or Systray. 

c. Then click End Task. 

Repeat steps b and c to quit all programs except Explorer and Systray which are necessary components of Microsoft Windows. 

You should now have a clean system, however you have just removed the programs from your computer's memory, they will all return the next time you start Windows.
If you don't want certain background programs starting when you boot, use the Start/Search function to find the program and either configure it not to run at startup, remove it from Programs/Startup, or delete it from your system.


2. Your hard drive could be too full of data to function efficiently. There should be at least 300MB-500MBs of free space to allow for disk file chores. Note that this mostly applies to the C: drive or whatever drive your Window's cache is on. 

If your C: drive is too full, delete unused programs on the C: drive to make space. 

3. Your computer could have a fragmented hard drive. This results from programs being loaded and deleted. Run the Window's hard drive defragmenter (Defrag) once a month. 

4. If you have 256 MB of free system memory or less, or you like to play games, you may not have enough system memory to run your software efficiently. You should probably upgrade to 512 MB or more of system memory. Newer systems running Windows 7 should have 1-2 GB of system memory at a minimum.

5. You could have old or conflicting Windows device drivers. An example would be you might actually have two entirely different video drivers on your system and Windows could actually be alternately using both of them.
To prevent this problem, First boot the computer in Safe Mode by pressing and holding the F8 key during startup, after the DOS memory check has completed.
While in Safe Mode select Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Devices. Click on all the devices and see if the various drivers have any yellow or red exclamation marks (which indicates a driver conflict) and also determine if there are any duplicate drivers that can be eliminated.
You may have to delete and reload a driver to correct these problems. Duplicate drivers can and should be deleted. 

6. As each new Windows program is installed and uninstalled, it leaves behind parts of itself that can slow down or crash your computer.
It's also very possible when uninstalling a program that needed Windows system files can be deleted. When your computer asks if you want to uninstall shared files it's usually safest to say no -- even if your uninstall program claims the files are not being used.
Old Windows drivers can be found by booting into Safe Mode, then opening Control Panel/System/Devices and ridding your system of old drivers.


Otherwise, the only real answer to this problem is to reload Windows into a new directory which eliminates all old junk and leftover files. This is something to do last, as you will also have to reload all your Windows settings, drivers, and programs. 

7. Your computer could be full of adware, spyware and viruses.
 These are all nasty programs that will not only slow down your computer; they will literally take over the functioning of your computer so they can run their programs. You definitely don't want any of this junk on your computer. To get rid of these parasite programs, and to prevent them from installing in the first place, you need an up-to-date firewall, anti-virus, and spyware removal programs.
These are three separate software programs that must be running at all times except for when you are not plugged into the Internet. It is very important that these programs continuously update themselves or they will become out-dated and will no longer be useful.
These programs can be purchased together or from separate manufacturers or free programs can be used.

How to remove WINDOWS START UP items from windows XP?

For changing Startup items user required Admin rights. Click on windows run (click on start then click on run) then type in the column “msconfig” and press enter.  A new window will open now. 

In that select startup, then you can see a lot of items below that which is open while in the restart.

Select which one you don’t want to open you are logging in to your account. Click on the check box which program you don’t want to open.

UN checks the box and gives Apply then press OK. The system will ask for restarting. Just restart the system. The program won’t open in the next log in.

How to give admin rights to the User Accounts?

Log In with administrator Account in to the computer.
Right button click on My Computer icon and select Manage.
You can see a new window named as computer management.
Then click on Local users and Groups and select Groups.
In right side window you can see Administrators click right button on that.
Then you can see the add to group name click on that.A new window will open named as Administrators Properties.
Click on add button then the next window add the user name.
Then click on check names.
Your name will appear the window and click OK.
Then click on Apply button and click on OK.
The window will close now then Log Off the computer and log in with your User name.
You will have all admin rights.

How to create a new user in windows XP?

Go to control panel and select User Accounts. Click on create new user or add new user in user accounts.
Enter the new user name and give  OK. If you want to make your account secure you can add password. Create new password and re enter the password again.

Then Log Off the system, you can see your user name and click on that. Enter the password and click on enter, you can log in to your account. This is the simple way to create the user account.