1. Wabittness

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2. Next Level

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3. Vista SP1 Shell32 TOP Details : This is a shell32.dll file which has all the display at the top instead of bottom for normal themes.

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4. Fleur-de-lys

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5. Project X2

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6. The Emerald Forest

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7. Dark Style for Vista

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Hope you like these theme, if you have any more of dark themes, do share it in comments.

When everything’s set up, you’re ready to go, but you might want to set up Gbridge on any other computers you own to create a virtual network amongst your PC’s. You can install and auto-start Gbridge on multiple computers, using the same Gmail logon, and it will keep all those computers connected and ready to trade or stream files.

Gbridge Client Window will look like this. The easiest way to use Gbridge is to create SecureShares Hit the big button for SecureShares at the top on the Gbridge client that’s doing the sharing, choose a folder, and choose the people who can access it and set a password by clicking on Create SecureShare as show below.

From here you would choose the people who can access it and set a password.

So if your friends want to quickly connect to your computer, just ask them to install the Gbridge client software and you can now send large files, instantly play MP3’s off each other’s computer, share your desktops, and even create photo slideshows from your folders and let others watch. Those files are shared through a browser link (as show below) that only works for Gbridge-connected systems.

Gbridge try multiple ways to connect, based on what works and which method is giving the highest performance. As a last resort, it can use GTalk to create a connection on top of the service. Overall, it’s a great program with a lot of features and no restrictions! You can share very large files without a problem, share your desktop, and stream music and video to your computer from another.

To enable or unmute the DreamScene, in the notification area (system tray) of Windows Vista desktop, click on the audio icon (speaker) to open the Volume Mixer. Then in the Windows DreamScene section under the Applications. Click on the mute button (crossed speaker) below the volume slide bar (which is grayed out and disabled) to get audio up and running. Increase the volume on slide bar if needed.

To set and play a video as wallpaper in Windows XP, Windows Vista Home Premium, Home Basic, Business, Enterprise and Starter edition:

1. Download and install VLC Player for Windows.

2. For Download VLC Player Click Here.

3. Run VLC Media Player, go to Settings -> Preferences, expand Interface and click on wxWidgets. In the bottom right corner of “wxWidgets interface module” window, click on “Advanced options” to show advanced settings. Then uncheck the Taskbar check box in order to remove VLC Player title from the taskbar while the program is running. Check Systray icon if you want to enable Systray (system tray or notification area) icon instead.

4. Next, expand Video -> Output Modules and then select Direct X. In bottom right corner of DirectX Video Output window, check the Advanced Options check box in order to see all the settings available.

5. Check and tick the “Enable wallpaper mode” check box.

6. Then, select Playlist and then check or tick the Repeat current item checkbox.

7. Press “Save” button when done.

8. Open and play any video that you would like to set as motion wallpaper in VLC Media Player.

9. If the video hasn’t yet been set as desktop background, right click on the video and click on “Wallpaper”.

10. The video or movie will be set as if it’s DreamScene motion desktop background wallpaper.

If you do not configure VLC Player to repeatedly play current media in loop, you can still do so after playing the video. Simply click on View then select Playlist. Highlight the video media content that is playing and click on Repeat One or Repeat All button as shown below to loop the video for non-stop video wallpaper.

Note that the video must be encoded in a video format supported by VLC Player such as MPEG, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV and etc. Else you will need to convert the video clip to the supported format.

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Google Redesigned is built for Mozilla based browsers (Firefox, Flock, IceWeasel, and such). Users using other browsers will not be to install the extension. Firefox 3 and Flock 2 are highly recommended as certain styles will not work correctly on older versions of the Gecko engine. As well the Firefox 3 engine provides much faster performance for handling these styles.

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]]> http://geekytips.com/blog/change-the-look-of-gmail-with-firefox-addon/ /feed http://geekytips.com/blog/descriptions-and-fixes-of-blue-screen-of-death-bsod-crash-errors/ http://geekytips.com/blog/descriptions-and-fixes-of-blue-screen-of-death-bsod-crash-errors/ #comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:17:32 +0000 viral http://geekytips.com/blog/?p=422 There are a whole bunch of possible BSoD messages; probably more than a hundred. However, only about 20 happen frequently enough that they might imply that an actual problem exists. More than likely, you’ve seen at least one of the following stop messages on your own system.

Attempted Write To Read only Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)

A faulty driver or service is typically responsible for this error, as is outdated firmware. If the name of a file or service is specified, try uninstalling the software (or rolling back the driver if it’s an upgrade).

Bad Pool Caller (stop code 0X000000C2)

Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Read only Memory”. Additionally, this error might also be the result of a defective hardware device. If you encounter this message while upgrading to Windows Vista, it may mean that one or more devices in your system are not compatible with Vista. Try disconnecting unnecessary devices, or at least look for updated drivers and firmware. Also, disable any antivirus software you may have running.

Data Bus Error (stop code 0X0000002E)

This can be caused by defective memory, including system RAM, the Level 2 cache, or even the memory on your video card. Other causes of this error include serious hard disk corruption, buggy hardware drivers, or physical damage to the motherboard.

Driver IRQL Not Less Or Equal (stop code 0X000000D1)

Drivers programmed to access improper hardware addresses typically cause this error. Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Read only Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)” earlier in this list.

Driver Power State Failure (stop code 0X0000009F)

This error is caused by an incompatibility between your computer’s power management and one or more installed drivers or services, typically when the computer enters the Hibernate state. If the name of a file or service is specified, try uninstalling the software (or rolling back the driver if it’s an upgrade). Or, try disabling Windows support for power management.

Driver Unloaded Without Canceling Pending Operations (stop code 0X000000CE)

Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Read only Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)” earlier in this section.

Driver Used Excessive PTEs (stop code 0X000000D8)

Causes and remedies are similar to “No More System PTEs (stop code 0X0000003F)”.

Hardware Interrupt Storm (stop code 0X000000F2)

This error occurs when a hardware device (such as a USB or SCSI controller) fails to release an IRQ, a condition typically caused by a buggy driver or firmware. This error can also appear if two devices are incorrectly assigned the same IRQ.

Inaccessible Boot Device (stop code 0X0000007B)

You may see this error during Windows start up if Windows cannot read data from the system or boot partitions. Faulty disk controller drivers are often to blame, but this problem can also be caused by hard disk errors, or even a corrupted boot.ini file. If all is well with your drivers and your drive, and you haven’t been messing with the boot.ini file (such as while installing multiple operating systems), check your system BIOS settings.

If you encounter this message while upgrading to Windows Vista, it may mean that one or more devices in your system are not compatible with Vista. Try disconnecting unnecessary devices, or at least look for updated drivers and firmware. Also, disable any anti virus software you may have running.

Kernel Data Inpage Error (stop code 0X0000007A)

This error implies a problem with virtual memory, most often in the case that Windows wasn’t able to read data from - or write data to - the swap file. Possible causes include bad sectors, a virus, improper SCSI termination, bad memory, or physical damage to the motherboard.

Kernel Stack Inpage Error (stop code 0X00000077)

Causes and remedies are similar to the previous entry, “Kernel Data In page Error (stop code 0X0000007A)”.

Kmode Exception Not Handled (stop code 0X0000001E)

A faulty driver or service is sometimes responsible for this error, as are memory and IRQ conflicts, and faulty firmware. If the name of a file or service is specified, try uninstalling the software (or rolling back the driver if it’s an upgrade).

If the Win32k.sys file is mentioned in the message, the cause may be third-party remote control software. This error can also be caused if you run out of disk space while installing an application or if you run out of memory while using a buggy application with a memory leak.

Mismatched Hal (stop code 0X00000079)

The currently installed Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) must match the type of computer on which Windows Vista is installed, or you may see this error. For example, if you use a HAL intended for a dual-processor system on a single-processor motherboard, Windows may not start. The best way to correct problems with the HAL is to reinstall Windows Vista. This error can also be caused by out-of-date Ntoskrnl.exe or Hal.dll files, so if you’ve recently attempted to repair these files on your system, look for backups of the original versions.

No More System PTEs (stop code 0X0000003F)

Page Table Entries (PTEs) are used to map RAM as it is divided into page frames by the Virtual Memory Manager (VMM). This error usually means that Windows has run out of PTEs. Aside from the usual assortment of faulty drivers and services that can cause all sorts of problems, this error can also occur if you’re using multiple monitors. If you find that you’re experiencing this error often, you can increase Windows allocation of PTEs with this procedure:

1. Open the Registry Editor.
2. Then expand the branches to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management.
3. Double-click the PagedPoolSize value, enter 0 for its value data, and click OK.
4. Next, double-click the SystemPages value. If you’re using multiple monitors, enter a value of 36000 here. Otherwise, enter 40000 if you have 128 MB of system RAM or less, or 110000 if you have more than 128 MB of RAM.
5. Click OK and then close the Registry Editor when you’re done. The change will take effect when you restart Windows.

NTFS File System (stop code 0X00000024)

This is caused by an problem reported by ntfs.sys, the driver responsible for reading and writing NTFS volumes. If you’re using the FAT32 file system, you may see a similar message (with stop
code 0X00000023).

Causes include a faulty IDE or SCSI controller, improper SCSI termination, an overly aggressive virus scanner, or errors on the disk (try testing it with Chkdsk).
To investigate further, open the Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc), and look for error messages related to SCSI or FASTFAT (in the System category), or Autochk (in the Application category).

Page Fault In Non paged Area (stop code 0X00000050)

Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Readonly Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)”, earlier in this list.

Status Image Check sum Mismatch (stop code 0Xc0000221)

Possible causes for this error include a damaged swap file, or a corrupted driver. See “Attempted Write To Readonly Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)”, earlier in this section, for additional causes and remedies.

Status System Process Terminated (stop code 0Xc000021A)

This error indicates a problem with either Winlogon.exe or the Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS). It can also be caused if a user with administrator privileges has modified the permissions of certain system files such that Windows cannot read them. To fix the problem, you’ll have to install a second copy of Windows Vista, and then repair the file permissions from there.

Thread Stuck In Device Driver (stop code 0X000000EA)

Also known as the infamous “infinite loop” problem, this nasty bug has about a hundred different causes. What’s actually happening is that your video driver has essentially entered an infinite loop because your video adapter has locked up. Microsoft has posted a solution on its web site that involves disabling certain aspects of video acceleration, but I’ve never encountered an instance where this worked. Instead, try the following:

• Try upgrading your computer’s power supply. A power supply of poor quality or insufficient wattage will be unable to provide adequate power to all your computer’s components, and may result in a “brown out” of sorts in your system. Note that newer, more power-hungry video adapters are more susceptible to this problem.

• Make sure you have the latest driver for your video card. If you already have the latest driver, try “rolling back” to an older driver to see whether that solves the problem.

• Make sure you have the latest driver for your sound card, if applicable. Also, make sure your sound card is not in a slot immediately adjacent to your video card, lest the resulting interference or heat disrupt the operation of either card.

• Make sure your video card is properly seated in its AGP or PCI slot. If it’s a PCI card, try moving it to a different slot.

• Inspect your video card and motherboard for physical damage.

• Try messing with some of your system’s BIOS settings, especially those concerning your AGP slot or video subsystem. For example, if your AGP slot is set to 2x mode, and your video adapter only supports 1x AGP mode, then you’ll want to change the setting accordingly.

• Make sure your computer - and your video card - are adequately cooled. Overheating can cause your video card’s chipset to lock up.

• Check with the manufacturer of your motherboard for newer drivers for your motherboard chipset. For example, the “infinite loop” problem is common among motherboards with VIA chip sets and nVidia-based video cards.

• Try replacing your system’s driver for the Processor-to-AGP Controller.Open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc), expand the System devices branch, and double-click the entry corresponding to your Processor-to-AGP Controller. Choose the Driver tab, and click Update Driver to choose a new driver.
Unless you can get a newer driver from the manufacturer of your motherboard chip set, try
installing the generic “PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge” driver shown in the Hardware Update Wizard.

• If your motherboard has an on-board Ethernet adapter, try disabling the PXE Resume/Remote Wake Up option in your system BIOS.

• If you’re using a dual-processor motherboard, Windows Vista is probably loading a HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) for an MPS (Multiple Processor System). Such HALs support the I/O APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller), a method of accommodating more than 15 IRQs in a single system. Unfortunately, APIC can cause problems with AGP-based video cards. Try changing your HAL to “Standard PC” to see whether that solves the problem.

Unexpected Kernel Mode Trap (stop code 0X0000007F)

Typical causes of this error include defective memory, physical damage to the motherboard, and excessive processor heat due to overclocking (running the CPU faster than its specified clock speed).

Unmountable Boot Volume (stop code 0X000000ED)

This means that Windows was unable to mount the boot volume, which, if you have more than one drive, is the drive containing Windows. This can be caused by using the wrong cable with a high-throughput IDE controller (more than 33 MB/second); try an 80-pin cable instead of the standard 40-pin cable. See also “Inaccessible Boot Device (stop code 0X0000007B)”, earlier in this list.

I hope this list helped you find an answer to those not very well explained Blue Screen Of Death Errors.

Visual Task Tips is a lightweight shell enhancement utility. It provides thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Task bar, as seen in the Microsoft Windows Vista.

Windows XP or Vista (Classic theme) is required to run Visual Task Tips. 64-bit editions not supported, currently.

Simple

Visual Task Tips is a simple utility. Just download and install it.

Useful

By using Visual Task Tips you can significantly increase your productivity.

Free

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Most of us are very familiar with Windows XP and have explored almost all the programs that come default with XP. Here are four programs you most probably didn’t know existed on your computer.

1. Private Character Editor

There is an accessory program called the Private Character Editor included with Windows XP that is quite obscure and little-known. It is used in conjunction with the Character Map and provides a way to create your own fonts or logos.

How to open
To open the program, go to Start-Run and enter eudcedit

2. iExpress

IExpress is a technology designed to simplify creation of a setup program. Using the step-by-step IExpress Wizard, you can create self-extracting files that automatically run the setup program contained inside. IExpress technology automatically removes the setup files after installation, saving the user time and frustration. So now you know how to create your own installers !

How to open
To open the program, go to Start-Run and enter iexpress

3. Dr. Watson

Dr. Watson for Windows is a program error debugger. The information obtained and logged by Dr. Watson is the information needed by technical support groups to diagnose a program error for a computer running Windows. A text file (Drwtsn32.log) is created whenever an error is detected or a program crashes, and can be delivered to support personnel by the method they prefer. You also have the option of creating a crash dump file, which is a binary file that a programmer can load into a debugger.

How to open
To open the program, go to Start-Run and enter drwtsn32

4. Media Player 5.1

Yes Media Player 5. You probably have Windows Media PLayer 10 or 11 installed but the fact is even if you upgrade your media player, version 5.1 will remain on your system.