CHKDSK is a utility that checks the Hard Disk volumes for errors and tries to fix them. Error-checking is just a Graphical User Interface that invokes the same verification routines that CHKDSK invokes. When you run CHKDSK to fix errors (not read-only mode), the utility may ask you to schedule the volume to be checked the next time your system restarts. This is certain when you run CHKDSK for the drive that has Windows running on (usually drive C). ... Click to see how to view Scheduled Windows CHKDSK report log
The default Administrator account in Windows XP is often overlooked, and many users do not even know that it exists. This account may open a security hole if someone can get into your computer physically.
I’ll make it clear from the beginning; When I say physical access, I am not talking about hacking/cracking your computer with password recovery software/disks or using bootable disks to access your data or, worst case, opening your computer’s case and picking up your hard disk. I am also, not referring to any security hole that the technical structure of Windows accounts may pose.
The presumed person who might try to have unauthorized access to your computer might be anyone you know, just having the basic access to your computer; access to the power button and keyboard. … click to see how to close the default Administrator account security hole
For those who don’t use StickyKeys, FilterKeys, or ToggleKeys, these are very annoying features in Windows if not disabled. These are accessibility features in Windows that helps users with disabilities. However, they can run when normal users don’t want them to, especially the StickyKeys feature as it can run if a user presses the Shift key five times.
By default, these features are not enabled. However, their associated Keyboard Shortcuts can make them run even if they aren’t enabled. What we are going to do is disable the shortcuts that launch them. ... Click to see how to disable StickyKeys, FilterKeys and ToggleKeys