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Remove access denied error on a shared folder [ Registry Tweak ]

It happens some time when you share a folder on a computer and access the shared folder on another network computer but you see access denied error when you try to access that folder.

We have already written an article on TroubleFixers on how to access when you see the access denied error on a shared folder on a computer.

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But the above mentioned solution applies to a folder for which you are getting access denied error, so if you share another folder you may face the access denied error again so you will need to apply the same procedure to solve the access denied error on LAN.

Let’s see how can you fix the access denied error permanently through a registry tweak

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What is wmpnetwk.exe ? Can I stop it ?

People always complain their computer speed being very slow and they never find out why it is so slow even in performing basic operations. Computers are being slow due to hell lot of useless process which keep on running in the background using system resources including your CPU and Memory.

We have previously posted about some useless services like google updater, wmpnscfg.exe , mdm.exe and cftmon.exe etc and how to know about a process running.

One such process is wmpnetwk.exe which is for media sharing associated with Windows Media Player

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What is wmpnetwk.exe?

wmpnetwk.exe is the main exe for Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service. It is used to share Windows Media Player libraries. This process should be running when your on a network and want to share your media through windows media player otherwise it is useless.

Let’s see how can we stop wmpnetwk.exe from running every time automatically and prevent it from eating up system resources.

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Some useful tips and tricks for virtual pc

Recently I installed Windows XP on my not fit for XP tx1t000 hp laptop, I call my laptop not fit for windows XP because there are no complete drivers provided by HP for XP and even some of the drivers provided by HP does not work at all. 😀

So, I installed Windows XP using Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 but after installation I run into several troubles like I cannot move my mouse out of the Virtual PC machine window and cannot access and files and folders on my laptop in windows vista shown in the snapshot below

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Let me tell you some useful tips and tricks which will help you using virtual pc

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Protect files and folders using picture as password with PixelCryptor

PixelCryptor is FREE utility which allows you to encrypt your files and folders using any image as key used to encrypt and decrypt rather than using a password.

As we all know a picture gives a lot more visual appeal which makes it easy to remember, rather than remembering a password.

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PixelCryptor lets you choose a picture and use it combine your files into a package. The pixel data of the chosen picture is used to encrypt your data.

Let’s see how can you encrypt and decrypt files and folders with PixelCryptor

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Free 6 Months Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 Genuine License Key

Kaspersky is one of the most popular anti virus these days also seems to be quite effective and better than other Antivirus while dealing with certain viruses and trojans.

Kaspersky products by chance got available for free through different hacks and tricks, there are many chances to get various products from Kaspersky for FREE you just need to act on the right time to get a free genuine license.

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Today, we have found a way to get 6 months FREE genuine license for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009.

Let see how can you activate your Kaspersky 2009 Anti-Virus Free Lisence for 6 months

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Track the run count of programs with XP run count editor

We recently posted about how can you delete your recent file list in windows with MRU-Blaster, today we have come up with cool free utility XP run count editor which lets you see the run count of all the programs which you run on your system.

XP Run Count Editor shows the number of time any application is run on your computer, with this small program you can know about the mostly used programs.

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Resize hundreds of images easy and fast with PicResizer

Resize hundreds of images in one go with easy to use PicResizer, this software could be very useful when you need to resize large number of pictures. 

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PicResizer supports saving all the new resized files in the same folder, it supports resizing of multiple images at once, you just need to drag and drop the image files over the PicResizer.

All the images will get resized into jpeg images automatically with %name which preserve the original file name

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Minimize any program to system tray with Iconize

Iconize is a cool free program which lets you minimise any running application on Windows.

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As shown in the image above you can select Minimize All to move all the opened applications into system tray.

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