Archive : Windows

What I like the most

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There are many Free and Better alternatives for list mentioned below. I like them because they make my life simple.
Microsoft
1. Windows
2. Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point, Access)
3. Visual Studio
4. Notepad
5. Microsoft Shared View
6. Microsoft Security Essentials
7. Snipping Tool
8. SQLServer
Google
1. Search
2. Gmail
3. Picasa
4. Chrome
5. Reader
6. Bookmarks
Apple
1. iPhone
2. iTunes
Adobe
1. Photoshop
2. Reader
Freebies
1. Advance System Care
2. Core FTP
3. Mp3 Tag
4. DropBox
5. Stickies
Open Source
1. Word Press
2. Audacity
3. SM Player
4. 7-Zip
5. NHM Writer
6. DVD Decrypter

Holiday Gift – 1

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Its wonderful time of the year. Everyone is busy buying and wrapping gifts. I wanted to do the same for my blog readers. Instead of physical gift I will share some interesting softwares, apps, websites which will definitely improve your lifestyle. The list caters to all Microsoft, Google, Apple, Wordpress fans.
"Feliz Navidad"

Windows
AntiVirus
Microsoft Security Essential (Free for genuine windows licenses)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/products/mse.aspx
Avira AntiVirus (Free & Premium)
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus
 
Anti Spyware : Advanced System Care (Free & Pro)
http://www.iobit.com/ascdownload-promo.html
 
TeraCopy (Free & Pro)
It replaces windows copy feature. Its fast, accurate and with bunch of features you will love to have.
http://www.codesector.com/teracopy.php
 
Unlocker (Free)
Ever had such an annoying message given by Windows: Cannot delete file: Access is denied. There has been a sharing violation.  Unlocker comes for your rescue.
http://download.cnet.com/Unlocker/3000-2248_4-10493998.html
 
WinMerge (Open Source)
WinMerge can compare both folders and files, presenting differences in a visual text format that is easy to understand and handle.
http://winmerge.org/
 
SMPlayer (Open Source)
Light Video Player, which can play any video format without any problem. One click downloading of Subtitles from web for international movies you dont understand.
http://smplayer.sourceforge.net/
 
FolderGuide (Free)
Its handy utility that provides fast access to your frequently used and favorite folders. It can operate as the part of your context menu in your Windows Explorer.
http://www.freeware365.com/desktop/folderguide.htm

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Manage Terminal Services Session

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To Manage Terminal Services Session first

Query the Server 192.168.2.5

c:\>qwinsta /server:192.168.2.5

SESSIONNAME
USERNAME
ID
STATE
TYPE
DEVICE

console
 
0
Conn
wdcon

rdp-tcp
 
65536
Listen
rdpwd
 

rdp-tcp#470
user1
1
Active
rdpwd
 

rdp-tcp#471
user2
3
Active
rdpwd
 

                                                    
To remove User1, issue the following command

c:>rwindsta /server:192.168.2.5 1

More info..

http://www.notes411.com/dominosource/tips.nsf/0/2913BC501C9F874D802571AA004E9580!opendocument

http://weblogs.asp.net/owscott/archive/2003/12/30/46776.aspx

Related Post : Too Many Users Connected

http://www.gchandra.com/scripts/index.php/2008/07/20/windows-remote-desktop-too-many-users-connected-rdp/

Get Server Name using IP

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To find out Windows Server Name using IP

Goto Command Prompt (Start > Run > cmd>

C:> nbtstat -A  <<ip address>>

(remember upper case A)

Note (added on mar 31st)

this works on all versions of windows

http://www.computerhope.com/nbtstat.htm