Hacking Manual

For those of you who were disappointed with Vista, there is hope. Microsoft is creating a new operating system called Windows 7. This version of Windows was originally codenamed BlackComb/Vienna. So when is it coming out? The original release date for Windows 7 was expected in 2010 although there are rumors that it could be out as early as 2009. Little is known about Windows 7 because Microsoft is keeping a secret. Hopefully we won’t be disappointed.

Integrated with live services using windows 7 will mean when you use a public computer, your Files, homepage and favorites will follow you around. Imagine a school without textbooks. Instead every student will be able to use a tablet PC to read all of their books.

As you may already know the administrator is a built in account in Windows that is hidden and has no password set by default. To bring it out of hiding follow these steps:

Click Start
Click Run
Type REGEDIT into the run box

Local Machine/Software/Microsoft/Windows NT/Current Version/Winlogon/Special Accounts/User List

Create a new DWORD Value
Name it Administrator
Give it a value of 1

Now go into the control panel and set a password for this account. Now you should see Administrator in the Users section of the control panel as well as when you log on.

1. Fix Registry Errors. Registry errors create slow performance and may cause your computer to randomly crash. They are often created when uninstalling software. There are many freeware programs you can use to fix registry errors. Two programs that I recommend are CCleaner and using Free Registry Cleaner.

2. Disable Unwanted Startup Programs. Does it take forever to load boot up? Tired of Yahoo Messenger starting every time you boot up your computer? Go to the Start Menu, then click Run. Type msconfig, click on the startup tab, uncheck the unwanted startup programs, and click Apply. For a more indepth approach try using the free program HijackThis.

3.Disable Unwanted Services. Type services.msc in the start search bar.

4.Disable File Indexing. File indexing is an unnecessary waste of system resources. It allows you to search for files faster but consumes a lot of resources to do that.

5. Delete Hidden Unwanted Data. Over time trash accumulates on your computer. Application Data, Temporary Internet Files, Windows Log Files and such. You can remove this data with a program called CCleaner.

6. Uninstall Unwanted Programs. Use Revo Uninstaller to uninstall your programs and move all registry entries and file associated with that program. The standard windows uninstaller will leave all of that stuff behind.

7.Remove Spyware. The best spyware remover I have found is Spyware Doctor starter edition. Other free spyware removers are Spybot, and Malware bytes.

8.Remove Viruses. If you don’t have a virus scanner installed try using Avira Free Anti-Virus.

9. Add more RAM. This is the fastest way to increase the performance of your computer.

10. Improve System Performance. Right click on My Computer, select Properties, select the Advanced tab. Under Performance select Settings, choose adjust for best performance.

11. Remove Duplicate Files. Use a free program like Duplicate Cleaner to get rid of your duplicate files. Or you could spend days searching through your computer and doing it manually. It’s really up to you.

12. Defrag Your Hard Drive. Over time, data on your hard drive becomes scattered in different places on the disk. When data is fragmented it takes more time for the hard drive to be able to read that data because the head on the hard drive has to swing back and forth. This slows down your computer and reduces the life of your hard drive. Be sure to run Disk Defragmenter every couple weeks.