Shadow Copy is a simple program that copies all files from one place to another. Other than usual file managers, such as Windows Explorer, it copies all files including locked and open files. This is made possible by using Microsoft’s Volume Shadow Services (VSS).

Interesting and useful test of various firewalls – you will be surprised at the results.

Windows Y2K and XP came out with a new configurable area. We’ll be dealing with Windows XP services here. You will find these services in your Start, Programs menu named, “Administrative Tools”. By Default Administrative Tools is not shown. You will have to enable it by opening Taskbar and Start Menu. Taskbar and Start Menu is accessible on the Classic Start Menu by clicking on Start, Settings, Taskbar and Start Menu. On the XP Start Menu you will have to get into the Control Panel and the Taskbar and Start Menu applet. Put a checkmark beside, “Display Administrative Tools. Click OK and then click on your Start, Programs, Administrative Tools and Services.

Precautions :

..  use a pen and paper to record your changes.

.. modify only a couple at a time and test your system before changing more.

SiSoftware Sandra (the System ANalyser, Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant) is an information & diagnostic utility. It should provide most of the information (including undocumented) you need to know about your hardware, software and other devices whether hardware or software.