How To Reset DRM System

The DRM system on your computer is corrupted. This problem may occur if you have replaced hardware components in your computer. As a result, existing media usage rights on your computer may not work correctly, or it may be impossible to download new rights. To resolve this problem, you can reset the DRM system on your computer and then try to obtain new rights for your protected files from the content provider. The procedure for doing so varies, depending on the version of the Player you are running.

Windows Media Player 11

To reset the DRM system, do the following:

 Warning

This will delete all media usage rights and you will not be able to play any protected files until the new media usage rights are downloaded. Microsoft Recorded TV Shows (DVR-MS files), however, will be deleted and cannot be replaced.

1.	Verify that Windows is configured to show hidden files and protected operating system files. If your computer is running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you should also stop the Media Center receiver service by typing net stop ehrecvr at a command prompt.
2.	Open the Windows Media DRM folder. This folder is usually at C:\public\DRM. If you cannot find the DRM folder, do the following: 1. In Windows, click Start, and then click Run. 2. In the Open text box, type regedit, and then click OK. 3. In Registry Editor, click the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DRM. 4. Double-click the DataPath value. The path to the DRM folder is displayed in the right column.
3.	In the Windows Media DRM folder, select and delete all of the files, and then restart the computer.
4.	To download new media usage rights for a file, start the Player and play the file. The Player will contact the online store and attempt to download new rights. If you want to download rights for a lot of files, you can also contact your online store to find out if the store provides the ability to restore or renew rights for all files that you have obtained from the store.

  Windows Media Player 10

For information about resetting DRM for Windows Media Player 10, in the Microsoft Knowledge Base, see article 810422, "'Licenses for your media files are corrupted' or 'License is either corrupted or not valid' error message when you try to play licensed media files." 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/faq/drm.mspx

Windows Vista Ultimate SP1:A virtual Experience

No need to install.Just sign in and enjoy.
Check it here:-
http://windowsvistatestdrive.com/SP1/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fsp1%2fDefault.aspx

Google Chrome vs.IE8

Both are free,both are in beta state,both are very fresh and exciting.So?...

Here is a head to head comparison:-

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/09/03/36TC-browsers_1.html

Riya Personal Search

Riya's Personal Search lets you upload and search your own photos by name.  You can keep them private or make them public and share with all Riya searchers. We allow you to use face and text recognition to search your own photos. 

Exciting.Isn't it?

www.riya.com

The Fastest Browser;Google Chrome

This is something every one wants to know.

Well Google Chrome(beta) is the fastest browser I have ever used.It's too light and really blazingly fast.

Download Google Chrome

After a long long time

Many of you must be wondering why don't I write blogs or update.Well,I do write but only for Media Center.You can check it here:-mceworld
Yes,I love digital media and thus focussed myself there.
I am honestly asking you -shall I continue blogging on Windows XP here?

Windows XP Service Pack 3 is Available?

According to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 is available from 31st March,2008.
Check it here:-
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-us&x=4&y=11&p1=12757
But it's a XP SP3 v RTM date a typo.
Check it here:-
http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1311

Windows Vista Service Pack 1:Unlimited installation and compatibility support

Unlimited installation and compatibility support is available at no charge until March 18, 2009.
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&x=8&y=7&prid=11274&gprid=500921

How to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update

A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. This tool can be used with:
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (valid through March, 2008)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (valid for 12 months following general availability)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (valid for 12 months following general availability)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D7C9A07A-5267-4BD6-87D0-E2A72099EDB7&displaylang=en

How to Disable Microsoft Update and return to Windows Update

Microsoft Update provides the same updates you find on the Windows Update website and more. Microsoft Update is designed to make it easier for you to update Windows and your Microsoft products in one place.


How to stop using Microsoft Update and return to Windows Update:-


1]Open Microsoft updat's site.


2]Click on Change Settings.


3]Scroll down the page u will get the following option:-






4]Just check the box against Disable Microsoft Update software and let me use Windows Update only.
5]click Apply changes now.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2 Refresh

Microsoft is allowing Windows XP Service Pack 2 machines to be offered Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2 Refresh via Windows Update. You may also download standalone update packages for Windows XP SP3 RC2, in English, German, and/or Japanese. Windows XP Service Pack 3 will be offered on Windows Update when Service Pack 3 releases in the first half of 2008.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=114F3599-12AF-42B2-AAB1-B969A62C68A7&displaylang=en

Can not open MSN mail

The Problem:-

I can't open MSN mails from Home page.

Resolution:-

You cannot access your MSN e-mail account or authenticate with a Web site in
various programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813951

MSN mail help.
http://tinyurl.com/yooko6

“Internet Explorer has experienced a problem and needs to close”

After downloading the Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update for December 2007, some customers using IE6 on Windows XP Service Pack 2 have experienced an unexpected crash or hang upon launching Internet Explorer.

This might occur while navigating to a website hosting considerable media content (for example: http://msn.com) resulting in Internet Explorer displaying a dialog that states “Internet Explorer has experienced a problem and needs to close”. If you experience this issue, implement the applicable workaround provided in the following knowledge base article:
Microsoft Knowledge Base article 946627

For your security, we strongly recommend that you deploy the Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update for December 2007.

Terry McCoy Program Manager Internet Explorer Security.

IE Blog

Internet Explorer 8 and Acid2: A Milestone

As a team, we’ve spent the last year heads down working hard on IE8. Last week, we achieved an important milestone that should interest web developers. IE8 now renders the “Acid2 Face” correctly in IE8 standards mode.

IEBlog

D-Link Router Firmwares Updates

If you wish to upgrade your exsisting D-Link roter's firmware then here is the link.I personally use DI-724P+;my firmware version was 1.03,I upgraded to the latest version 1.04.

http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/Download.asp

Windows XP Service Pack 3

Is there anything sensational in this latest service pack?

Well,'no' is the answer. XP SP3 includes all previously released Windows XP updates, including security updates and hotfixes, and select out-of-band releases.It does not include Internet Explorer 7, but you will get all the necessary updates for Internet Explorer 6 as well as of Internet Explorer 7.

But it does include Network Access Protection (NAP).According to Microsoft-
NAP is a policy enforcement platform built into Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows XP SP3 with which you can better protect network assets by enforcing compliance with system health requirements.

For more information about NAP, see Network Access Protection: Frequently Asked Questions.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/nap/napfaq.mspx

And there is also black hole router detection which is turning it on by default.

Remember XP SP3 is for x86 editions of XP only. The x64 editions of Windows XP were serviced by Windows Server 2003 SP2.And you can deploy this latest service pack over
XP SP1 or SP2.

Download: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 3264 RC1

EasyBCD 1.6

EasyBCD is NeoSmart Technologies' multiple award-winning answer to tweaking the new Windows Vista bootloader. With EasyBCD, almost anything is possible. Setting up and configuring Windows boot entries is simple, and there is no easier way to quickly boot right into Linux, Mac OS X, or BSD straight from the Windows Vista bootloader - on the fly, no expert knowledge needed.

http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1

Improve the quality of your images

As everyone knows, JPEG (.jpg) image compression doesn't save all the information in an image. It compresses images so consume only a small amount of disk space (e.g. compared with .bmp), but also damages them with a "blotchy look" and "JPEG artifacts". Most graphics editors have JPEG as a default format. And almost all digital photo cameras save images in JPEG format.

Jpeg Enhancer is a simple and extremely powerful program that lets you restore the images damaged by low-quality JPEG compression.

It uses a unique technique that allows even novices to remove the so-called "JPEG artifacts" and the "blotchy look" from their images easily, quickly and effectively.

Unlike all other tools, our science-intensive technology doesn't damage your photos simply by blurring them, but restores them, so your images will look as they did before being damaged by JPEG compression!

Jpeg Enhancer is the only product on the market able to restore compressed JPEG images smartly.

Jpeg Enhancer is useful for everyone who works with JPEG images. It's a must for design studios and publishers as well.

http://www.vicman.net/jpegenhancer/index.htm

How To Make Windows look like Ubuntu Linux

This is really cool one.I was going through the blog article here:-
http://www.theindietribune.com/2007/06/how-to-make-windows-look-like-ubuntu.html

Ultimate Boot CD for Windows Version 3.05

Ultimate Boot CD for Windows Version 3.05 was released on 23rd June,2007.UBCD4Win is a bootable CD which contains software that allows you to repair, restore, or diagnose almost any computer problem. Our goal is to be the ultimate free hardware and software diagnostic tool.

Here is the download link:-

Ultimate Boot CD for Windows v3.05