Enable Command Prompt Disabled by Administrator or Virus

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Command Prompt is the tool in Windows which allows users to interact with their computer from a character user interface(CUI). It allows users to bypass most restrictions that are enforced on the Windows explorer based GUI. Hence, it can also be used to remove viruses and malware and also undo their effects. To avoid this, most viruses disable command prompt. Some administrators also purposefully disable it to avoid users changing critical settings of the computer.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> In these situations, if you run the command prompt (cmd.exe), you will get an error saying "<i>The command prompt has been disabled by your Administrator</i>". However, there are ways in which you can re-enable it. This article contains some such few simple techniques using which you can easily enable the command prompt.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Enable Command Prompt" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZWeUrFxDG_FgLDMuDO_ixTQM6hk3oCS3jHUzkRdbUYcl5gsrrlksL7P1tJL056JlPPfmwxfJkZwLDwTuogJoItE95JS138QvQHyaLb9Kho9pMebEuNoNXN5J7pepScCAcZ1QVwGxIArr/s500/Command-Prompt.PNG" /></div> <br /> <h2> Enable Command Prompt using the Group Policy Editor</h2> 1) Click on Start. Go to Run. Users running Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista, go to <b>Search</b>.<br /> 2) Type <b>gpedit.msc</b> and press Enter.<br /> 3) Navigate to User Configuration/ Administrative Templates / System.<br /> 4) In the work area on the right side, double click on "<i>Prevent access to the command prompt</i>".<br /> 5) In the popup dialog, encircle <b>Disabled</b> and click OK. <br /> 6) You should be able to immediately use the <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2011/09/command-prompt-tricks-hacks-codes.html" target="_blank">command prompt</a>. If you still cannot access it, restart your computer.<br /> <br /> Home editions of Windows do not contain the Group Policy Editor.<br /> <h2> Enable Command Prompt from Registry in Windows 8, 7, XP or Vista</h2> Registry Editor is an in-built tool in Windows which is used to view and edit the Windows registry. You can use it to easily enable the command prompt by simply modifying a registry key. To do so, follow these steps.<br /> <br /> 1) Users running Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista, go to Start>Search. Users of Windows XP, got to Start>Run.<br /> 2) Type <b>regedit</b> and press <b>Enter</b>.<br /> 3) Registry Editor will start. If it is disabled, you will need to <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2011/04/enable-regedit-registry-editor.html" target="_blank">enable Registry Editor</a> first.<br /> 4) Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System. If the Windows key is not there, you will need to create a new key called Windows. Also, if the System key is not there, you will need to create it.<br /> 5) In the work area on right side, double click on <b>DisableCMD</b> and set its value to 0. If you cannot locate DisableCMD, you will need to create a new DWORD value called DisableCMD and set its value to 0.<br /> 6) Close the Registry Editor.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Enable CMD" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJiRBRL2CrzHchaUSV5IQSKd87AG3Jsh16j0Pw1FAImnOG4rHqhftht3TiUDbut56Yrz486ufqm_9j3bLn9y3Uc_DHJ9TqQX59stroF-35M_KQXNxxKtINOCzkukewEMXbzCu23L9onQy/s320/enable-command-prompt.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Command Prompt in Windows 8</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> The command prompt should immediately be accessible. If it isn't, restart your computer.<br /> <h2> Enable Command Prompt by simply running a command</h2> If you are unfamiliar with directly editing the Registry, you can use a simple command to quickly enable the command prompt. Just follow these steps:-<br /> 1) Click on Start and go to Run. Users of Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista, go to Search. <br /> 2) Copy and paste the following command and execute it.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> REG add HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System /v DisableCMD /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</blockquote> 3) This should enable the command prompt. If it is still not enabled, restart your computer.<br /> <br /> The methods mentioned in this article work on <b>Windows 8.1</b>, <b>Windows 8</b>, <b>Windows 7</b>, <b>Windows Vista</b> and <b>Windows XP</b>.</div> <br /></div>

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Folder Protector: How the program works

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Some time ago, I released a <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2012/12/lock-folder-password.html" target="_blank">folder locking application</a> on this blog. It has been downloaded by a lot of users till now. Many of them are curious about how the program works and regularly send me emails inquiring about this. This article will explain exactly what the program does and how it locks folders.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <div imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="Folder Protector" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZzAhVwfADp9ZvK7phFNqOvzmcln9oKYT9whu52QawjdZbbbngodL8uO_SxjX1DoLH6GidJqcuksdh-d_H5W3TU6IW9t98jMGP-1lDBYuKQ8oeOpTr-IuErZy8mGZr-KQEyDc48DmdPd8/s200/Lock-Folder.jpg" title="" /></div> The application is fairly basic because of the limitations of the <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2011/09/command-prompt-tricks-hacks-codes.html" target="_blank">programming language</a>. Also, as most of you might have already guessed, it does not encrypt the files which explains quick locking and unlocking time.<br /> <br /> <h2> What happens when you start the program?</h2> When you start the program, it first checks whether a password is stored in the Registry. If it finds that a password is not saved in the registry, it asks you for a password and stores it at: <b>HKCU\Software\TweakAndTrick\FolderLock\Pass</b>. This, I intend to change in the future because storing the password in the registry defies the purpose of giving security.<br /> <br /> <h2> What happens when you lock and unlock folders?</h2> The program checks the presence of SecuredFILES folder on the Desktop to determine whether the folder is locked or unlocked. Depending on what it finds, it shows you the status. Now, here is what it does when you lock and unlock the folders.<br /> <br /> When you lock the folder, it renames the SecuredFILES folder to <b>Control Panel.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}</b> in Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1. In Windows XP, it renames the folder to <b>Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}</b>. These folders use the Control Panel's GUID, so when a user clicks on them, the Control Panel opens. This prevents the average user from knowing that it is a renamed folder.<br /> <br /> I could have left these folders at the Desktop itself but that would make them susceptible to getting deleted or being found out by any tech geek.<br /> <br /> To prevent this, I decided to move these renamed folders. They are moved to <b>%AppData%\Microsoft </b>which is located at<b> C:\Users\{User-Name}\AppData\Microsoft\</b> in latest versions of Windows (if C is your system drive). In Windows XP, it is located at <b>C:\Documents and Settings\{User-Name}\Application Data\Microsoft\ </b>.<br /> <br /> I chose the Microsoft folder because that is where the Control Panel fits perfectly.<br /> <br /> To prevent the renamed folder from getting deleted, the program changes the permissions on the renamed folder. As you can see, the program basically obscures your data from you in an attempt to hide files.<br /> <br /> When you unlock the folder, the reverse process takes place and the SecuredFILES folder is displayed on the Desktop.<br /> <br /> <h2> Why am I revealing this?</h2> There are a lot of reasons. Primarily, most users have started to use this program to hide their sensitive information which is not what I had in mind when I released the software. Although, even the most well crafted security systems can be breached by hackers, I still don't want people to hide their really sensitive information with this software especially considering that one of the primary focus of this blog is giving tips on security.<br /> <br /> Another prominent reason is that providing support to such a large user base is proving difficult. Also, some users are reporting that the program is not unlocking the folder despite entering the correct password (which should not happen given how simple the code is).<br /> <br /> <b>What next?<br /> </b><br /> I have modified the original post to indicate that the software should not be used to hide very sensitive data. Also, given that I have revealed how the program works, the best way to use it will be to delete the program after locking the folder and then re-downloading it when you want to unlock your files, i.e, not letting other people know that you <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2012/12/lock-folder-password.html" target="_blank">use the program</a>.<br /> <br /> If you have some suggestions or want to help develop a truly secure folder locking program, do add a comment.</div> <br /></div>

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How to Secure a Wireless Wi-Fi Network

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> With the world going wireless in every sphere of technology, the question of security has often been raised. The same is true for wireless internet networks or Wi-Fi networks with hackers and Wi-Fi intruders always looking for ways to gain access to unsecured networks. There are several reasons why you might want to protect your Wi-Fi network. Prominent among them include better privacy, reduced internet bills and <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2011/08/increase-wifi-speed.html" target="_blank">faster internet speeds</a>.This post contains few simple techniques you can use to make sure that your wireless network is as secure as it possible can be.<br> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br> <h2> Protect your Wireless Internet Network</h2> 1) <b>Encrypt your Wi-Fi Network</b>: When you use a Wi-Fi network for accessing the internet, every piece of data you send and receive over the air can be easily snooped by anyone with the right set of tools. Packet sniffers can be used by even the most novice of users to sniff your data. This means that a hacker can not only see which websites are you accessing but also get the login details of your personal and professional accounts. <br> <br> </div></div>

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How To Convert any Video to ASCII using VLC Media Player

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> VLC is a video player with a lot of tricks. While you definitely would be aware about <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2014/01/convert-videos-vlc.html">converting videos</a> with it, the feature of converting any video to ASCII is one that is slightly less known. As ASCII version of <a href="http://www.tweakandtrick.com/2010/06/watch-hidden-star-wars-in-windows-xp.html" target="_blank">movies like Star wars</a> are very popular online, I think this feature of this amazing media player can be used to have lots of fun.<br> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="VLC ASCII" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVNr_WjT5RQ58e6ShDK2IRdsDtknIrH6tVlBUG9ecmyPGvCWLSgazfHXJp-ZFrqaSPoJAylwcozgMCZj5pmzD1kBSlsEU_VmIPodwmED8FOZuJG7bG_Ylgdhpu1PfVnJUwgz7cQhDki48/s320/ASCII-videos-VLC.PNG" style="border: 1px solid black; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An example of a video in ASCII form</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> All you need to do is open any video and VLC will automatically display its converted form. To convert any video in ASCII, just follow the steps given below:-<br> <br> <br> </div></div>

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How To Enable the Hidden Administrator Account on Windows 7, 8 & 8.1

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Windows automatically creates an Administrator account with elevated privileges during the installation process. We mostly need to access it to perform tasks limited only to system Administrators. These are tasks performing which result in the UAC asking for confirmation even if you are using an account with administrative privileges. The elevated Administrator account is disabled by default in <b>Windows 7</b>, <b>Windows 8</b>, <b>Windows 8.1</b> and <b>Windows Vista</b>.<br> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br> To activate it, you need to use any one of the the following simple methods.<br> <br> <b>Important</b>: It is recommended to only use this account for troubleshooting purposes and disable it once the task is complete. Even if you do leave it enabled, protect it with a strong password to prevent unauthorized access. <br> <br> </div></div>

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The Guide to Geocaching Completely Offline with Android [Offline Map]

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