Small trick in run window...

We know, run window can be used in invoking the programs , Example if we type "notepad" in run window it'll invoke notepad.exe from system32 directory and we can now type what ever we want in the notepad.

Well , this trick makes it more easy , just type "n" to invoke the notepad, and like this thousands of your own keywords can be mad to invoke your desired programs.

Follow the below steps.

Step1:

notepad will be in "c:\windows\system32" directory, for easy accessing just type "system32" in run window (To open run window press ,"window key+R" )

Step2:

Now select the "notepad" application , and right click it and in "sendto" option select "Desktop" to create its shortcut in Desktop.

Step3:

Now rename the shorcut of the notepad in desktop as "n" and put the "n" shorcut in system32 directory.

Now just type "n" to get the notepad application.

Note:

You should note that, the program may be in any directory (ex:"c:\program files"). But the shortcut of the program should be placed in the system32 directory or

( "c:\windows\system" or "c:\windows" directory).

How to shutdown your pc automatically without any software...

This may be a small trick , but useful in many times. So how are we going to schedule this shutdown process in windows xp... ?

Just follow the steps.

* Open your command prompt ( Open run window and type "cmd" ) .
* Type "shutdown -s -f -t xx " in the command prompt without quotes.
* This command will shutdown your pc after xx seconds.
* Type you desired seconds.

Eg: shutdown -s -f -t 3600 will shutdown your pc in 1 hour.

Note:

In case of emergency if you want to stop the shutdown process,type the following command:

shutdown -a