How to get to a MS-DOS prompt or Windows command line.

Windows Vista and 7 usersClick Start.Type cmd and press enter.If you're attempting to get into a MS-DOS prompt to troubleshoot the computer boot the computer into Safe Mode.Windows NT, 2000, and XP usersClick Start.Click Run.Type cmd or command and press enter.Difference between the command.com and cmd.exe.If you're attempting to get into a MS-DOS prompt...

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My computer is running slow what steps can I do to fix it?

This issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities.Not enough hard disk space.Left over programs and bad files.Data Corruption.Missing Windows updates / Outdated drivers.Computer is overheating.Corrupt OS.Bad Hardware.SolutionBelow are steps for Microsoft Windows users that should help speed up the computer or determine why the computer is running slow.RebootIf your computer has not been reboot recently...

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How do I password protect my files and folders in Windows?

 Before password protecting any document you may wish to create a backup of the non-password protected folder and files in case you forget the password in the future.The majority of Microsoft Windows operating systems do not come with a method of password protecting your sensitive files and folders. If you're using Microsoft Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, you will need to...

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NTLDR is Missing.

IssueNTLDR is Missing.Related errorsBelow are the full error messages that may be seen when the computer is booting.NTLDR is MissingPress any key to restartBoot: Couldn't find NTLDRPlease insert another diskNTLDR is missingPress Ctrl Alt Del to RestartCausesComputer is booting from a non-bootable source.Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS.Corrupt NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM file.Misconfiguration...

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Getting into Windows Safe Mode.

If you cannot boot into normal Windows mode or cannot troubleshoot because of errors in normal mode boot into Safe Mode. Windows Safe Mode bypasses startup programs and drivers that are not required for Windows to load and will allow you to fix Windows problemsWindows 2000 / XP users If you are running Safe Mode because you cannot get into Windows, you may want to first try loading the last...

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How do I do port-forwarding with ssh?

If you can ssh out from a firewalled machine, you can ask ssh to set up a tunnel back to that machine, so that it can be reached from the outside world. Here's how.For the purposes of this explanation, the "inside" machine is the machine inside the firewall -- the one you want to be able to reach. The "outside" machine is the one that will be forwarding connections to the inside one.Also note that when I say "ssh", I mean ssh version 1. There...

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Introduction to Port Forwarding

INTRODUCTIONFor those of you looking to at last find out how to make that darn router work and finally “forward” those darn “ports,” I’ill walk you through the process step by step using language and pictures that will make even the most basic of users able to understand the process.Now there are a variety of different routers out there, each of course having a different user interface that one must...

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How Can I Learn How to Program My Router's Port Forwarding Commands?

 While the programming of port forwarding can be somewhat intimidating, there are tutorials on the Internet that can certainly help beginners. The most common reason for programming port forwarding is to improve the speed of bit torrent downloads, followed by improving the performance of computer games and streaming media. Towards these ends, there is a splendid resource by the folks at www.portforward.com. To speed up your specific downloading...

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