Generally, viruses come as an attached file in your email. You have to open the email, and then the attachment may do the damage before you know about it. The best way is to turn the Viewing Pane off, so that mail does not open automatically, and when you receive an email that you are suspicious of, and not sure who it is from or where it has come from, Right Click on it, and view the properties. You can then view the details, see who it is from etc, without opening it and infecting your computer.
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
FTP site on Windows XP
XP includes a built-in FTP service component that lets FTP clients connect to the machine and read or write files; however, this service doesn't install by default.
To install the FTP service, perform the following steps:
- Go to Control Panel and click on Add/Remove Programs
- Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
- Click on Internet Information Services (IIS), then click Details.
- Select the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service check box, and OK.
- During the installation, you may need to put in your Windows XP CD. If you do this, during the installation, and it pops up a blue Windows Configuration menu, close it, to allow the first Installation process to complete.
- Click OK.
Use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Internet Information Services program to configure the FTP service:
a) Go to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | then click Internet Information Services.
b) Expand the computer name
c) Expand FTP Sites
d) A Default FTP Site will have been added. Right-click Default FTP Site
e) Select Properties from the displayed context menu
f) Click “Home Directory” and note the path. This is the place that files must be stored, to be available for FTPing.
g) Click “Security Accounts”, and untick “Allow Anonymous Connections”
h) Click Apply and OK.
Other notes:
Turning off Anonymous Connections mean that to login requires the Login name and Password of the computer.
If this security is not required, or it is a concern to have the Login name and Password in clear text, then leaving Anonymous Connections on means that remote users can login with “Anonymous” and use the email address for a password.
If users need to upload, then the following setting will need to be changed:
a) Go to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | then click Internet Information Services.
b) Expand the computer name
c) Expand FTP Sites
d) A Default FTP Site will have been added. Right-click Default FTP Site
e) Select Properties from the displayed context menu
f) Click “Home Directory”
g) Tick in the “Write” box.
h) Click OK
In Many cases, it will be necessary to allow FTP through the WindowsXP firewall. To do this, carry out the following:
- Open Control Panel, and double click to open Windows Firewall
- Click Advanced
- In the top box “Network Connection Settings”, with the Network Connection where FTP connections will come into your computer selected, Click Settings.
- This box shows the services running on your network that external users can access. Tick the FTP Server box.
- OK twice and close Control Panel.
10 Tips For Web Success
The webmaster's biggest job is to get their traffic up and keep customers/visitors coming back. Building the site is one thing, but simply building and posting a website does not guarantee traffic. In fact, a website could be beautiful and an example of all the latest technology and still not attract a single visitor if not promoted correctly. Here are 10 tips to guide you to success with your website.
(1) The internet is a new medium.
At least compared to print, it is. A website is a waste if it simply re-hashes something which could easily be put into print. Don't have the site be just an online brochure. Put up features which take advantage of the internet as a medium of communication. Filter information for them. Provide search capability. Provide interactivity with features like forums, quizzes and tools. Web visitors like to interact.
(2) Treat the Customer's Time as Valuable.
When a person visits your website, you have their attention for that point in time. You either need to use it or you will lose it - fast. Most visitors have short attention spans, what you need to design your site homepage so that it grabs their attention and provides what they are looking for right away. Its like walking into a restaurant. If you walk in and just stand there and nobody comes to greet you, you might wonder what is happening. But, if the hostess comes and greets you right away and walks you to a table, then you will be there for awhile and eat. The same analogy goes for websites. Don't overcomplicate your website homepage. Best results will be obtained if you make it very clear where to click to find what they need.
(3) Design the site for customers, not the company.
Your site needs to satisfy the needs of customers, not the company. So, don't post content which is not really useful to the site's customer. And avoid over-flattering marketing hype about the company. It inflates the ego of the company more than it helps your customer.
(4) Involve the Visitor.
Keep the visitor involved and make them feel like a valuable contributor. Actively ask for the feedback and suggestions. Ask for communication from your visitors and answer that communication swiftly. When getting that communication, capture their email address. This will allow you to communicate with them long after they have moved on and forgotten about you.
(5) Keep it Current.
You need to have content on your website which is timely and relevant to the customer's life. Posting month-old news is not interesting. Posting dry product information which never changes is not interesting. Yes, you need to have product information and other information on your site that won't change much, but you can also post more timely content. You can, for example, post content about how your products can be used in certain situations in life. Provide tips and techniques - things which are immediately applicable and solve a problem.
(6) Pay Attention to Form/Design.
Some sites simply over-do it on the eye-candy. Big graphics just for the sake of graphics often impress the site's designer more than the visitor. Do not use graphics that are large and purposeless. Remember, some visitors may still be accessing your website via dial-up. Your site needs to load up quickly for all users. A slow website will cause your users to leave quickly. Also, pay attention to graphic and design size. Many web designers operate on fairly large screen resolutions and sometimes forget that even though a graphic looks great to you, it will appear enormous to somebody on a smaller resolution. On the flip side, don't go too light on graphics. A site which is poorly designed and using the default font and no color is not very aesthetically pleasing. Any web visitor, whether they admit it or not, judges your company by your website unless they have something else to go on. A well-designed site communicates professionalism. A poor design makes the site seem like an afterthought.
(7) Promote.
When a visitor communicates to you via email, it is best to use a web form. not only will this keep your email address from being picked up by spammers, it will also allow you to ask your customers for their email address and then store that address for later use. Employ the "push/pull" marketing strategy. A visitor coming to your website is the pull, but later you want to push content back to them in the form of a newsletter or other promotional material. Start a mailing list and use it. Invite visitors to sign up. Promotion makes or breaks a business, and as long as you respect the ethical considerations of your mailing list, you should use it.
(8) Don't Operate in a Cocoon.
The internet is a medium which is shared by millions. When you set up your website, don't operate as if you are a self-contained island. Get out there and keep in tune with what is happening on other websites related to your own. Participate in forums. Post links to other websites and ask for a link in return. Form partnerships with other sites if it is appropriate. When it comes to communication, people like personal contacts. Hiding behind general email address like "sales" and "info" is OK as long as there is a way to also email you directly. A company site which allows email direct to the management is good. Just remember how much you hate calling a company and getting stuck in their phone system. Sometimes you just want to talk to somebody. Give your visitors that ability.
(9) Have a Plan to Attract Repeat Traffic.
Use newsletters, out-going email, contests, forums, clubs, auctions - anything that will cause people to return to your website. When posting links to other websites, don't just send your visitors somewhere else. They may never return. Provide them an exit page. Give them a pop-up when they try to leave your site. Or at the very least make external links open in a new window.
(10) Track Your Visitors
Pay attention to your site's statistics and react accordingly. What are people reading? How are they finding you? Do they just come and leave right from your homepage? How long as they are on your website? Do they return? This data is immensely valuable in fine-tuning your website based on customer needs and wants. Remember, the biggest mistake of any webmaster is designing the site for what THEY want. A successful website is designed for the target audience, not to impress the site's owner.
About the author:
David Risley is a web developer and founder of PC Media, Inc. (http://www.pcmedianet.com). Specializes in PHP/MySQL development, consulting and internet business management. He is also the founder of PC Mechanic (http://www.pcmech.com), a large website delivering do-it-yourself computer information to thousands of users every day.
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(1) The internet is a new medium.
At least compared to print, it is. A website is a waste if it simply re-hashes something which could easily be put into print. Don't have the site be just an online brochure. Put up features which take advantage of the internet as a medium of communication. Filter information for them. Provide search capability. Provide interactivity with features like forums, quizzes and tools. Web visitors like to interact.
(2) Treat the Customer's Time as Valuable.
When a person visits your website, you have their attention for that point in time. You either need to use it or you will lose it - fast. Most visitors have short attention spans, what you need to design your site homepage so that it grabs their attention and provides what they are looking for right away. Its like walking into a restaurant. If you walk in and just stand there and nobody comes to greet you, you might wonder what is happening. But, if the hostess comes and greets you right away and walks you to a table, then you will be there for awhile and eat. The same analogy goes for websites. Don't overcomplicate your website homepage. Best results will be obtained if you make it very clear where to click to find what they need.
(3) Design the site for customers, not the company.
Your site needs to satisfy the needs of customers, not the company. So, don't post content which is not really useful to the site's customer. And avoid over-flattering marketing hype about the company. It inflates the ego of the company more than it helps your customer.
(4) Involve the Visitor.
Keep the visitor involved and make them feel like a valuable contributor. Actively ask for the feedback and suggestions. Ask for communication from your visitors and answer that communication swiftly. When getting that communication, capture their email address. This will allow you to communicate with them long after they have moved on and forgotten about you.
(5) Keep it Current.
You need to have content on your website which is timely and relevant to the customer's life. Posting month-old news is not interesting. Posting dry product information which never changes is not interesting. Yes, you need to have product information and other information on your site that won't change much, but you can also post more timely content. You can, for example, post content about how your products can be used in certain situations in life. Provide tips and techniques - things which are immediately applicable and solve a problem.
(6) Pay Attention to Form/Design.
Some sites simply over-do it on the eye-candy. Big graphics just for the sake of graphics often impress the site's designer more than the visitor. Do not use graphics that are large and purposeless. Remember, some visitors may still be accessing your website via dial-up. Your site needs to load up quickly for all users. A slow website will cause your users to leave quickly. Also, pay attention to graphic and design size. Many web designers operate on fairly large screen resolutions and sometimes forget that even though a graphic looks great to you, it will appear enormous to somebody on a smaller resolution. On the flip side, don't go too light on graphics. A site which is poorly designed and using the default font and no color is not very aesthetically pleasing. Any web visitor, whether they admit it or not, judges your company by your website unless they have something else to go on. A well-designed site communicates professionalism. A poor design makes the site seem like an afterthought.
(7) Promote.
When a visitor communicates to you via email, it is best to use a web form. not only will this keep your email address from being picked up by spammers, it will also allow you to ask your customers for their email address and then store that address for later use. Employ the "push/pull" marketing strategy. A visitor coming to your website is the pull, but later you want to push content back to them in the form of a newsletter or other promotional material. Start a mailing list and use it. Invite visitors to sign up. Promotion makes or breaks a business, and as long as you respect the ethical considerations of your mailing list, you should use it.
(8) Don't Operate in a Cocoon.
The internet is a medium which is shared by millions. When you set up your website, don't operate as if you are a self-contained island. Get out there and keep in tune with what is happening on other websites related to your own. Participate in forums. Post links to other websites and ask for a link in return. Form partnerships with other sites if it is appropriate. When it comes to communication, people like personal contacts. Hiding behind general email address like "sales" and "info" is OK as long as there is a way to also email you directly. A company site which allows email direct to the management is good. Just remember how much you hate calling a company and getting stuck in their phone system. Sometimes you just want to talk to somebody. Give your visitors that ability.
(9) Have a Plan to Attract Repeat Traffic.
Use newsletters, out-going email, contests, forums, clubs, auctions - anything that will cause people to return to your website. When posting links to other websites, don't just send your visitors somewhere else. They may never return. Provide them an exit page. Give them a pop-up when they try to leave your site. Or at the very least make external links open in a new window.
(10) Track Your Visitors
Pay attention to your site's statistics and react accordingly. What are people reading? How are they finding you? Do they just come and leave right from your homepage? How long as they are on your website? Do they return? This data is immensely valuable in fine-tuning your website based on customer needs and wants. Remember, the biggest mistake of any webmaster is designing the site for what THEY want. A successful website is designed for the target audience, not to impress the site's owner.
About the author:
David Risley is a web developer and founder of PC Media, Inc. (http://www.pcmedianet.com). Specializes in PHP/MySQL development, consulting and internet business management. He is also the founder of PC Mechanic (http://www.pcmech.com), a large website delivering do-it-yourself computer information to thousands of users every day.
How To Delete And Restore Recycle Bin From Desktop
Here are some tips on how you can permanently delete Recycle Bin icon from the desktop and how to recover or restore the deleted Recycle Bin icon on your desktop.
Firstly, follow these step by step instructions to delete a Recycle Bin icon from your Windows computer desktop.
- Open Registry Editor (Start > Run > type “regedit.exe” and hit Enter)
- Navigate to the following location HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Destkop\NameSpace\ - And delete the following key {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
- Restart the computer and you are all done. The Recycle Bin is no more on your desktop.
Now you may want to restore the deleted Recycle Bin, it is as simple as deleting it so follow these steps to recover the deleted Recycle Bin.
- Open your Registry Editor (Start > Run > type “regedit.exe” and hit Enter)
- Navigate to the following location HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace - Now remember to delete the Recycle Bin you deleted a key {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}. Now we will create it back to get Recycle Bin back on our desktop. After you have navigated on above path, right click on NameSpace, click New and then click Key.
- Name the key : {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
- This is it. Close the Registry Editor and you will see the Recycle Bin back on your desktop.
Now these are some basic tweaks to delete and then recover Recycle Bin from your desktop. Windows Vista users have more easy way to delete the Recycle Bin.
How To Make USB Drive Bootable
USB drives and portable disks are more in than Floppy drives and CDs these days. So here is a short tutorial on how you can make a USB drive or a portable drive a bootable disk to rescue system and run your System (Windows) without a floppy or CD disk.
Follow these steps to make USB drive bootable
- Download two files ‘Command File’ and ‘HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool’.
- Make a folder with name ‘BOOT’ and extract the file ‘Command’ in BOOT folder.
- Now install the other utility (HP USB Disk Storage Format).
- Open installed utility (HP USB Disk Storage Format) and in ‘Device’ filed select device that you want to make bootable (USB drive etc) Also check the option ‘Create A DOS Startup Disk’.
- Now press the browse button to locate the BOOT folder and hit the Start button.
These simple steps will make your USB drive (or any other portable drive) a bootable drive. To use this bootable drive on any computer always go to Bios Setting to select USB drive as ‘First Boot Device’.
How To Install New Fonts In Windows Vista
Windows Vista already comes with loads of fonts but if you wish to install some new fonts that you like, there is an easy method to do so. Install stylish and customised fonts in Windows Vista using the following method.
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- Go to Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Fonts
- You will get to system’s fonts folder. Right click in the folder and click add fonts. A popup will come up that will allow installing new fonts.
- Using the drop down menu at Drives and Networks, select the folder where new fonts are copied.
- There are different formats of font files including Type1, True Type or Open Type.
- If there are font files in the folder in these formats, they will be listed under ‘List Of Fonts’.
- You can preview fonts by highlighting, click the font that you want to install and press Install.
- Make sure ‘copy fonts to fonts folder’ is selected so you can manage all fonts easily.
Use this easy way to install new fonts in Windows Vista easily.
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