Install Window XP over Window 7 in Dual Boot

• First of all, you must have Window 7 pre-installed first in your harddisk (Let say C drive)
• Then, set your CD-ROM drive as first boot priority and boot Win XP CD to install it into another partition (Let say D drive)
• After finished installing Win XP, reboot the pc.
• It will directly boot into Win XP instead of Window 7 due to XP writes its bootloader over Window 7.
• Thus, we need to restore back Window 7 bootloader.
• Insert Window 7 CD/DVD and boot it then select "Repair" to restore back Window 7 bootloaded.
• After finished repairing, it will automatically reboot into Window 7
• Now, you are required to add a boot entry for your fresh install Window XP into Window 7 system.
• One of the way to add boot entry into Window 7 so you can dual boot your Window XP is through EasyBCD application. (You can download it from here http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1)
• I am referring to EasyBCD 2.0.2 here, once finished installling this application, launch it and select "Add New Entry".
• In "Operating System", click on Windows tab then select Type as "Window NT/2k/XP/2k3 and then click on "Add Entry" button.
• It is done now.
• The next time you reboot your PC, you will be prompted to choose which Window system to boot.
• Happy Learning ^_^

NTLDR file missing

Nothing much to worry about NTLDR missing file.Just copy back from the same version of OS window from the other harddisk (your backup harddisk or from your friend) to the windows drive. For example, if your OS window is stored in C:\ then copy NTLDR.ini file to C:\ and it will solve the problem.

Take note that, when you try to copy this file into your missing NTLDR file harddisk, make sure your harddisk is set as SECOND boot device or else it will boot from that harddisk and you will see the error NTLDR file is missing.

Brief Introduction Of SSD hard disk

SSD is stands for solid states drive which is more stable and faster than the traditional hdd which uses electromechanical comprising of spinning disc and moveable read/write disc.

SSD has much lesser latency time which boost the performance of the pc in loading most of the applications and is susceptible to physical shock.You have nothing to worry in bringing ur pc/lappie anywhere without damaging the disc drive.

Besides, it has faster access time because spin-up is not required as in traditional hard disk (hdd).This SSD is quieter too which can give you peace of mind in the house.If you prefer a place which is environment friendly and free from noise, SSD is the best choice for you.

It is stated that SSD consumes less power than the traditional harddisk which I think is important in energy saving and cost savings for everyone.Who don't want a high efficiency harddisk with low maintenance cost in electricity,more stable and quieter and environment friendly?I am sure a lot of people will agree with this.

However, if you are budget constraint and prefer more spaces, traditional hdd will do.SSD currently is very high price in the market which I think the price will be lowered in 2 years time.However, if you are free from budget constraint and more emphasize on its performance and quieter, SSD will be a option.

Below is some information regadring conventional hdd and ssd
http://itexpertvoice.com/home/switch-from-a-hard-disk-to-an-ssd-with-little-fuss-and-bother/

CPU suddenly shutdown

I tried to replace CMOS battery of my cpu few days ago.When I opened up the casing, I saw lotsa dust sticking to the CPU fan,GC fan and also HSF.I tried to clean up after I replaced the new battery.FYI, there are few types of lithium battery(CR2032 model 20 means 20 nominal diameter and 32 means 3.2mm height and CR means lithium).Ooops,out of topic already..T_T.

After replacing the battery,I try to reboot.To my surprise, it auto shut down right after finished loading BIOS and sometimes it just halfway loading BIOS.I thought it was processor overheat.However,later I got to know that I need to reset the jumper.Totally forget what I did last time(jumper also forget to reset =_=).One more thing is that my HSF was loosen.This was due to I disassembled all the components to clean my CPU but the HSF( heat sink fan ) was not properly assembled back.I almost gave up after I tried few times to unplug every single cables and reassembled all the components.Luckily I didn't give up that early.Now everything is going fine.

Conclusion is that, make sure all components are assembled back in a proper manner especially HSF as it causes the CPU to auto shut down if it is not properly assembled.=)

Have Your Say Here : Antivirus Program

I have so far used various free antivirus program to protect my computer from virus/spyware/malware infection and here is the list of AV program I used :

1. Avira
2. AVG
3. TrendMicro
4. Avast

Let us talk about Avast AV first.It updates quite constantly and scanning is quite fast.However,it cannot detects most of the well-known viruses and my pc constantly keep infected with virus even though I keep my AV program up-to-date.Therefore, it is a no-no to me.

How about TrendMicro?

Well, its live scanning is pretty slow and even offline scanning also quite slow and cannot detect much of the viruses.When it detects the virus, it is already too late for me to clean up as it cannot remove the threats detected and the updates has already been suspended due to virus infection.

What you think about AVG?

Among Trend Micro and Avast,AVG provides the best antivirus protection to my pc as it can detect almost every single low-level - mid-level viruses.It provides scanning detection to USB device such as pendrive too.I know that in the very beginning the AVG7 did not have this functionality until it upgraded its version to AVG8 and till now the latest version has this capability.Scanning speed is quite fast and reliable.However, you have to add your crack software(if any) to "exception" in scanning especially keygen as the AV will remove it if you do not configure your AVG application.(by default-AUTO Heal).This is quite common as crack or keygen software role is to find a loophole in the program to make it works as genuine.*wink*.Free version AVG does not provide any extra protection like advanced spyware protection.Therefore,if high-level trojan downloader is able to to beat your AV program then you must remove it manually in safe mode.I encountered one of the trojan downloader infected my pc while I was using AVG.It asked me to uninstall your AV program as it is no longer up-to-date.I was in the midst that time and followed what it prompted me to do.I ended up my pc with a fresh copy of new OS..

Have you heard of Avira?

Maybe yes maybe no.The AV company just set up its physical store in Malaysia not long ago.Therefore, in the beginning many people are wondering what AV program is that,I assume.I know its existence in one of the forum which I have forgotten the forum website few years ago.I tried to use it for the very first time and I found it was very easy to use and install.Furthermore,it provides great scanning capability and guard protection so you are safe while you are on the net.Many free AV program do not have this feature in the beginning and is only available for pay version.However,with the strong demand of user for safe surfing,many AV program currently provide this capability in their free version AV program.Among all AV program I have used, I give this AV program a thumbs up and is currently using its paid version.*wink*

If you have your opinion, just leave a comment here.We can share more knowledge about this.What I said is based on my experience of AV program I used.It differs for every individual.^^

Basic Steps If PC Is Infected With Virus

Step by step

1. Boot your PC in safe mode by pressing F8
2. Go to "My Computer" right click on it then select "Properties"
3. There are General tab,Computer Name tab,Hardware tab, Advanced tab, System Restore tab and etc.Click on System Restore tab, then at the bottom, click "Apply" then click "Ok".REASON: Turn off system restore point is to prevent viruses from being spreaded to other drive.
4. Go to "Control Panel" and select "Automatic Updates".
5. Turn "off" Automatic Updates then click "Ok" at the bottom
6. Delete all the browser cookies, cache, history and passwords.REASON:Some cookies contain viruses which keep on replicate the same files making your pc hang.For Mozilla Firefox users, go to "Tools" menu, at the submenu, select "Clear recent history" then it will pop up a window,select "Everything" then press the button "Clear now".For Internet Explorer users, go to "Tools" menu, select "Delete Browsing History" then it will pop up a window.Check all the boxes then click "OK".
7. Go to "Start" and choose "RUN" then type "regedit"  
8. It will pop up a Registry Editor window.You will see 5 root directories.Choose  and expand "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" directories.
9. Now, look for SOFTWARE directory then expand it.
10. Search for MICROSOFT directory and expand it then look for WINDOWS directory.Expand it.
11. Expand the Current Version directory look for RUN directory.You will see other folder below  RUN folder which will have RUNONCE, RUNONCEEX.Delete all folder start with RUNxxxxEXCEPT RUN folder.
12. Below RUN folder after deleting RUNxxx folder is SETUP folder.DON'T delete.Your task is finished.
13. RUN your anti virus program with latest update definition.Update antivirus program before  proceed  with scanning.If virus is detected, DELETE it.After a complete scan, run the antivirus all over again to ENSURE your pc is free from infections.
14. Reboot your PC. 

Basic Step To Prevent Virus Infection From Thumb Drive

First of all, I know that many people have at least one thumb drive in their pocket.It is handy and can bring it anywhere.Some of them may have quite large capacity too which is up to 32Gb.I still remember when I first bought my first pen drive in 2004/05,the capacity of 512MB cost about RM120 and that was the promotion price during second quarter PC fair.But right now,it cost about RM24 to get 1Gb of pendrive.

Ok,let's back to real topic of today.Many people feel very convenient to double click on anything to open up some files or data which stores inside the pendrive.However,they do not realize how dangerous they are if double clicking on its pendrive.If the pendrive is infected with trojan or virus,it will spread to your PC if you double click on it.So,NEVER double click on your pendrive to prevent further infections to your PC.

The solution is to right click of your pendrive drive let say drive L, then you will see Open, Explore,Cut,Paste and so on.Left click on Explore to open the desired files/folders in the pendrive.Every single files stored inside your pendrive,must RIGHT click then choose EXPLORE.This is the basic step to prevent virus infection being spreaded from your pendrive to your PC.In case your pendrive is infected with virus,your PC is still safe to use if you RIGHT click and EXPLORE the file in the pendrive.