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I would like to end the final part of this series (Part 1 & Part 2 was covered some 2 weeks ago) which is quite overdue.

Anyway without further blabbering, let’s begin:-

In this part, you will need to delete the existing registry files and replacing it with the System Restore Registry files at the location C:\Windows\System32\Config folder.

To begin start the Recovery Console environment.
At the command promt type the following lines and press the enter key after each line.

• del c:\windows\system32\config\sam
• del c:\windows\system32\config\software
• del c:\windows\system32\config\default
• del c:\windows\system32\config\system
• copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
• copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
• copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
• copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
• copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

Then type exit to quit the Recovery Console.

Once all is done, proceed to your normal Windows environment and click START >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> System Restore.

Select Restore to a previous Restore Point to finalise the restoration .

I’ve covered the steps in of recovering Windows from a corrupted registry in the previous post and today I will be continuing on the next part of it.

One thing for sure, the Lsass.exe issue is a bit tedious to recover and the easiest bulk of it is to re-format the whole laptop or pc and start your installation of your  programs one by one.

However the recovery console brings you a bit of hope but the process must be carry out with caution ( one slight mistake and that’s it ).

Now let’s continue where I left off.

After you have completed Part 1 , begin by opening your Windows Explorer and follow the steps below ……

• On Tools, click folder options
• Click the View tab
• Under Hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files and folders
• Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (Recomended) check box
• Click Yes to confirm
• Proceed to the drive where you store your Winidows XP ( in this case C:\System Volume Information\_restore{certain numbers based on individual machines}\RP1\Snapshot}
• Copy the following files to your C:\Windows\Tmp folder
  • _Registry_User_.Default
  • _Registry_Machine_Security
  • _Registry_Machine_Software
  • _Registry_Machine_System
  • _Registry_Machine_Sam
• In your C:\Windows\Tmp folder as follows
  • _Registry_User_.Default TO DEFAULT
  • _Registry_Machine_Security To SECURITY
  • _Registry_Machine_Software TO SOFTWARE
  • _Registry_Machine_System TO SYSTEM
  • _Registry_Machine_Sam TO SAM

This will set a new restore point on your machine and you will recover them from the windows folder.

That’s the end of Part 2 of this series … Part 3 will be out next.

Not too long ago, I’ve covered a post on using recovery console to repair your Win XP boot menus.

Note :- That post applied to the normal boot issues where the Windows Loading screen keeps on loading .. and loading …. and ….loading …. and …..loading ….

What I’ve encountered recently is far more challenging than that …

I’m able to pass through the loading menu but upon entering Windows, I was prompted “System error : Lsass.exe”. The system restarted upon me pressing the “OK” button ….. and it repeated itself ever since.

What do I do?

One thing I’ve discovered using the automatically repair for Windows XP function from the CD would not solved this problem, so I have to turn to a more backward approach : The Recovery Console again .

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When given this question to any laptop or notebook computer user, they will get puzzled.
This happens to me once when someone ask me about my laptop battery.

As you can see, before you replaced your laptop battery it is quite important to know a bit on the back ground first. There are several types of laptop batteries which I will share in this post.

Types of Laptop Batteries:-

1. Alkaline - This is one of the common batteries around but only few laptops used it and the flaw about alkaline batteries is that is not rechargeable. You have to throw it once it goes flat.
2. Lead Acid - One of the most commons usage for this type is for laptop computers. It is long lasting, durable and rechargeable but unfortunately it is heavy and full of lead .
3. Lithium-Ion - The type of battery you would want to have for your laptop. The fast charging effect make it good for users on the go (need not wait for a long time for the battery to get charged completely). It is also environment friendly as well.
4. Nickel-Cadium - Ni-Cd batteries is one of the oldest and best performance types of rechargeable batteries but it has a major problem. After a long usage ( a few years), the battery will suffer from the dreaded memory effect. This means that  the lifespan usage of the battery will deteriorate as time goes by.
5. Nickel- Metal Hydride - Ni-MH batteries is considered to be the successor of the Ni-Cd batteries but unfortunately the dreaded memory effect is as bad as well. However as compared between Ni-Cd and NiMH batteries, the latter last longer as compared to its predecessor.

My conclusion …….  Just click the rest of the entry link below

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When we see how sophisticated and sleek the laptops are these days, we tend to forget and keep on complaining about today’s laptop.

Personally I feel laptops have leap through giant footsteps to be it is today and when I look back I very grateful to own a laptop that is so easy and portable.

Today I’ll be talking about the Osbourne 1.

As you all know, the Osbourne 1 is the first successful portable computer ever made.
Not may may agree with me when you look at the picture below

The Osbourne 1 was created in 1980 by Adam Osbourne who was also a computer book author and publisher. He has a big vision that one day computers are made to be portable …. and that vision has came true with today’s portable laptops.

The computer was price at US$1795 at that time, consisting of of a set of keyboard, two floppy disk drives and a credit card sized monitor.

At that time 10, 000 units were sold each month and it was a major success as I could see it .
However by 1983, the Osbourne was overtaken by IBM and this model died.

So now, what do think about your laptop today?
I think you will start to be grateful about it and cause you need not have to carry a 24 pounds of Osbourne 1 on your back. Just Imagine ……

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Have you ever wonder or even waited for the defragmentation process to complete?

Is Windows Vista Disk Defragmenter a much bigger bug than XP’s?

If your answer is yes to the above 2 questions, you should definitely continue to take valueable notes off this post.

For those who have already use this third party software, I’m sure there are smiles on your faces. But to those who have not, take details on my review on this powerful, yet free, software:

The AusLogic Disk Defrag.

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I am now following up my previous post on the top 5 laptops that are value under $1K.

Next at Number 3, we have the indispensable Dell Inspiron 1525.

Dell is one of the major brands in the laptop market and it would be very surprising if they are not ranked on the the top 5 list even.

Lets check out the specs of this cool gadget:-

1. CPU:-  2 GHz Core 2 Duo T7250
2. Display Size (inches):-  15.4
3. Wide Screen:-  Yes
4. Total HD Size (GB):- 120
5. Min. Weight (lbs.):- 6
6. Price When Reviewed:- $999

My conclusion - The customization options of this ultra cool notebook will allow shoppers to choose what type of hardware they need for this laptop via their website.

Rating (out of ten):- 8.2

As we move closely to Number 1, I’ll be adding a couple of other posts which might interest you all.

So stay tuned.

You have already now know that the Toshiba Satellite Pro A210-EZ2201 is at Number 5, guess who is at Number 4.

If you are into laptop branding, the next one needs no further introduction.

Fujitsu has been making laptops for quite a while now and their Lifebook series are quite inspiring, especially for business users.

The Fujitsu Lifebook S7211 is the Number 4 pick and let us look now at the specs.

1. CPU:- 1.6-GHz Pentium Dual-Core T2330
2. Display Size (inches):- 14.1
3. Wide Screen:- Yes
4. Total HD Size (GB):- 120
5. Min. Weight (lbs.):- 5.2
6. Price When Reviewed:- $899

My conclusion - A lightweight portable and thin laptop for budget-minded road warriors.

Rating (out of ten):- 7.8

I’ll be right back with the Number 3 laptop that is on the TOP 5 Budget List, stay tuned.