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About BOOT.INI File in Windows XP

Windows XP use a configuration file called BOOT.INI to control how the operating system is booted and any startup options. By modifying the startup switches you can manage the boot process including booting Windows in Safe mode, creating a log file, or disabling the splash screen. BOOT.INI file found on the root partition of your hard drive (normally C:\). You may need to enable “show hidden hidden files” Options and and uncheck “hide protected operating system files” in windows explorer to view this file.

To modify BOOT.INI file, Right-click on the file, then select open with, in notepad or wordpad. Other methode to open the file, by right click mycomputer – properties – advanced tab – startup and recovery setting – edit. Before modifying the file you may like to make a backup of the file at this point to allow you to restore if you experience problems. after opening the file under the [operating systems] section you will find a list of all the installed operating systems. For example:

multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS=”Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition” /fastdetect

To enable or disable startup options simply change or add any of the switches listed below to the default command-line. For example you could add “/SOS” to the command-line above to display the splash screen and view the drivers being loaded.
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About BOOT.INI File in Windows XP

Posted November 17th, 2008 | No Comments | Categories Windows XP

Troubleshooting Tips for Printer Using Continuous Ink System (CIS)

PROBLEM : If the ink tank is full of ink and the computer shows a message“Replace Cartridge” that the cartridges are empty. The printer keeps track of how much ink is being used and thinks that the cartridge should be empty so you will have to reset the cartridges chips.

SUGGESTION :

• method 1: Click on the stop key once, the chip is now reset!
• method 2: Turn off the printer for 1 minute and turn it back on.

PROBLEM : Banding or white lines in my print outs.

SUGGESTION : There is air in the system or cartridges. Try running a couple of cleaning cycles. If white lines continue, use the provided syringe to suck the air out of the bottom of the trouble cartridge and you can add the ink that fills the syringe back into the top of the CI system. (Make sure to thoroughly rinse the syringe when completed.)

PROBLEM : When I have completed a printing job the ink is siphoning backwards down the tubing.

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Troubleshooting Tips for Printer Using Continuous Ink System (CIS)

Posted November 17th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Categories Printers Resetter

Tips Recent Document in Windows XP

A. Disable or Enable Recent Documents History

Normally when you open or access a document or file it is added to the list of recent documents on the Start Menu. This tweak will stop files from being added to the list.

• Open your registry Editor and find the key below.
• Go to registry key :

HKEY_CURRENT_USER | Software | Microsoft | Windows | CurrentVersion | Policies | Explorer

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE | Software | Microsoft | Windows | CurrentVersion | Policies | Explorer

• Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called “NoRecentDocsHistory” set the value to equal ‘1′ to enable the restriction, to disable set the value to “0”.

B. Change the Number of Recent Documents Displayed

This setting is used to specify the number of documents and files that are kept in the recent documents section of the Start menu.

• Open your registry and find the key below.
• Navigate to registry key :

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Tips Recent Document in Windows XP

Posted November 17th, 2008 | No Comments | Categories Registry, Windows XP