Only caveat: you’ll need Vista / 7+ in order to use the tools to create the flash drive. XP isn’t supported.
Vista: http://kmwoley.com/blog/?p=345
Win7 / 8: http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/
Windows 8 Bootable Drive: http://pureinfotech.com/2011/09/28/how-to-create-a-windows-to-go-usb-drive-in-windows-8-step-by-step/
How to install Windows 8 Developer Preview on a VM:
http://pureinfotech.com/2011/09/15/how-to-install-windows-8-developer-preview-in-a-virtual-machine/
Windows 8 Developer Edition Home:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sr-20110803-cd.shtml
In the period of December 2010 until August 2011, Cisco shipped warranty CDs that contain a reference to a third-party website known to be a malware repository. When the CD is opened with a web browser, it automatically and without warning accesses this third-party website. Additionally, on computers where the operating system is configured to automatically open inserted media, the computer’s default web browser will access the third-party site when the CD is inserted, without requiring any further action by the user.
If you forget your Windows password, you can download and use this tool to reset it: http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/
It works great, I’ve used it several times over the past few years. It just looks a bit intimidating. It’s all text based and very Unix-Like.
I’ve had a few computers recently that had their file type associations messed up after malware infestations, the tips listed on this site help out wonders!
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
One of the things that this can fix is when a computer can’t open executable programs, such as cmd.exe or any .exe file.
There are lots more, so you’ll have to check the page out to find out if one of them will fix your problem. They are reg keys, so you might be afraid to use them but I’ve successfully used a few without problems.
I just found a simple little utility to resize entire folders of photos quickly and easily. It’s free, it doesn’t need an install, and it works pretty well.
The unusual part about it is that it works differently depending on what you name the executable. You can see what I mean by reading the information on the developer’s website. But basically, you use their online tool to generate a filename for their executable, based on what your requirements are, then you download the program and change the program’s name to whatever their online tool gives you. Then, simply drag a folder full of pictures onto the executable and watch it work!
I just tested it at the school that I’m working at today and it’s pretty amazing. It dropped the total size of a folder of pictures (124 of them to be exact) down from 174MB down to 12.5MB. I had them resized to a screen-friendly and web-friendly 1280 x 851 pixels (although I set it to 1280 x 1024).
You can do the same thing with other software, but most are more complex to use and cost lots of money, sometimes in upwards of $500.
Give it a shot! http://www.rw-designer.com/picture-resize
THIS is what’s wrong with the cloud. Companies that have “Terms of use” statements like Amazon’s current one. Here’s an excerpt:
- 5.2.Our Right to Access Your Files.You give us the right to access, retain, use and disclose your account information and Your Files: to provide you with technical support and address technical issues; to investigate compliance with the terms of this Agreement, enforce the terms of this Agreement and protect the Service and its users from fraud or security threats; or as we determine is necessary to provide the Service or comply with applicable law.
- 5.3.Security.We do not guarantee that Your Files will not be subject to misappropriation, loss or damage and we will not be liable if they are. You’re responsible for maintaining appropriate security, protection and backup of Your Files.
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