Repairing network after virus attack

How to reset TCP/IP for Windows XP

1. Launch Command Prompt as administrator

2. type:

a. netsh int ip reset then press [ENTER]
b. netsh winsock reset then [ENTER]
c. netsh interface reset all then press [ENTER]

Stubborn "Show hidden files and folders"

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Sometime, when your Windows system attacked by malware or trojan and sometime a virus attacked, has completely disable your "Show hidden filed and folders" option in your Tools -> Folder Options. You may also recieved the error message below.

"Registry editing has been disable by your administrator"

The affected system may also encounter Command Prompt (CMD), Task Manager, Folder Options dan Registry Editor deactivation. To reactivate, download this INF file, repair4karo.inf to your desktop. Right-click the file, select Install then restart your system.

After your Folder Option reactivation, you may or may not set your "Hidden files and folders" to "Show hidden files and folders". If you cannot set to "Show hidden files or folders", please follow the steps below.


There is two options you may choose;

1. Reformat your Windows drive and reinstall
   
   Agree? Naaaah.. i don't....
   
   This step could eliminate all treat and INLUDING your work.
2. Windows Registy editing.
   
   All "Hidden files and folders" setting were put under "Advanced key" in Explorer branch;
   
   \HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
   
   and here;
   
   \HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
   
   What you can do is to export both key from other Windows XP pc, then import to your registry.
   
   REMEMBER, do not use Right-Click then Merge or Double-Click the exported regisry file, because the is an error (file not found) may occured. The right way to do is, run your Regedit then drag both file to Regedit window.
   
   If you do not have any other Windows XP system you can access you can download the registry key, hklm.reg and hkcu.reg.

Good luck.

Installing Windows XP on Acer Aspire 4920

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The easiest way to install Acer Aspire 4920 with Winodws XP is to setting the SATA Mode to IDE Mode rather then AHCI Mode. Here is how to set the bios.

1. To enter the BIOS, press F2 as stated in the Acer welcome screen.




2. Use your Arrow Key to move the screen to Main section. At the bottom, the is a option to set the SATA Mode. Press key, the select IDE Mode




3. Save you setting by pressing F10. Exit the BIOS, system will reboot.

Now, you're ready to install Windows XP without any SATA driver.




Hope this info will help.

Acer Aspire 4520

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Acer has released Acer Aspire 4520 only with Microsoft Windows Vista compatible driver only. For those who still want to stick with Microsoft Windows XP may have a bit problem to settle to. They have to download the drivers themself and not from Acer website. So, what you need to do is download these three driver files below.

1. Chipset Driver - 14.10_nforce_630a_winxp_english_whql.exe
2. VGA Driver - Forceware_165.01_XP_English.exe
3. Atheros Wireless driver - xp32-5.3.0.56-whql.zip

More about Acer Aspire 4520, click here