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[AllTheWrongWords]

So I bought a DVD burner and I want to save my DVD movies to my computer and burn them onto a disc.

 

Nero 7 came with it but it wont allow it because the disc is copyrighted.

 

 

A way around this problem, I seek....

[mindvapors]

DVDShrink. Link and guide: http://www.mrbass.org/dvdshrink/

 

 

But wait, you want to rip it, only to re-burn it? Why not just 1:1 copy? Saves a lot of space and time.

[AllTheWrongWords]

Both basically.

 

Whats 1:1 copy? and what do I need to do it

[AllTheWrongWords]

Just clicked the link.

 

Youre a genius.

 

 

If only we had the props button.....

[mindvapors]

Ha, i miss that lil button. :)

[Seffiks]

hey casek

MV wants to do this

 

 

 

 

Alright, so you know the My Computer/Pictures/Documents icons on the start menu?

 

 

I really want to add a different folder to that part of the menu (my downloads and/or media folder). How can i do this?

 

i told him to download a program that will allow you to create folders anywhere and then change the location/target of the folder by right clicking it and changing the location target of the folder he wants displayed on the start menu

 

i cannot explain it any better

 

i have tried it and it works for me, idk any other way to explain it

 

do you got any suggestions on how to do what he wants to do?

[Seffiks]

bump

[Torquemada]

is there an app that can save streaming audio like from napster or something?(preferably for mac but xp would be okay too..) i got this thing that records all audio coming from the compooter but the quality isn't that great. thx

[lord_casek]

http://streamripper.sourceforge.net/

[Mauler5150]

OK using Premiere, how do I get the 'Safe Margins' to change so it doesn't crop borders of the pics I am using for my video??

[lord_casek]

OK using Premiere, how do I get the 'Safe Margins' to change so it doesn't crop borders of the pics I am using for my video??

 

 

PM *42

[Seffiks]

bump

[lord_casek]

did you see those demos?

"debris" thread.

[Seffiks]

nope

[Seffiks]

I'm running Vista Ultimate and have noticed that my event viewer has stopped working. It was fine 2 days ago, but now won't start.

 

I'm getting an Error: 4201 -

The instance name passed was not recognised as valid by a WMI data provider.

 

I've googled unsuccessfully so far - anybody have any ideas?

 

 

 

 

i did the system restore/ did not help

checked microsoft for a fix or whatever did not find anything

 

also did chkdsk on the system too

[potholder]

is it a legit copy of vista?

[Seffiks]

yep

[potholder]

hmmm... seems to be some kind of driver error. are there any other programs other than the event viewer that are acting funny? install any new software in the last few days?

[Seffiks]

yep im missing a registry key in the registry

 

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

 

i am missing the SpecialAccounts\UserList

 

 

so when i log into the administrator account it can not find its local profile and it makes a temporary one

 

 

i have no fucking idea why

[Seffiks]

Q. What are WEP and WPA encryption, and which should I use?

A. The first line of defense for your Wi-Fi network is encryption, which encodes the data transmitted between your PC and your wireless router. Unfortunately, most routers ship with encryption turned off, and many users don't turn it on, leaving themselves completely exposed. If you haven't already, enable your router's encryption, and use the strongest form supported by your network. The Wireless Protected Access (WPA) protocol and more recent WPA2 have supplanted the older and less-secure Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP).

Go with WPA or WPA2 if at all possible, since WEP is relatively easy to crack. (You have to use the same form on all devices on your network; you can't mix WEP and WPA.) The keys used by WPA and WPA2 change dynamically, which make them nearly impossible to hack. Use a strong password for your encryption key, such as a combination of letters and numbers of 14 characters or more.

If you have an older router that supports WEP only, you'll be safest if you use 128-bit WEP keys--but also check the manufacturer's Web site for a firmware update that will add WPA support. If it doesn't look like an update is likely, consider replacing old adapters and routers with newer models that support WPA. Look for a router that supports the hybrid WPA + WPA2 mode, which lets you use the stronger WPA2 encryption with adapters that support it, while still maintaining compatibility with WPA adapters.

Make sure you change the default network name and password on your router. Doing so will make it much more difficult for hackers to break into your router and commandeer its settings.

Q. If my router has a firewall, why do I need these added security measures?

A. The firewall built into your router prevents hackers on the Internet from getting access to your PC. But it does nothing to stop people in range of your Wi-Fi signal from getting onto your network--and with the latest high-performance equipment, your Wi-Fi signal could reach clear down the block. Without encryption and other protective measures, anyone can use readily available tools to see all your Wi-Fi traffic.

For extra protection, you should run software firewalls on the individual PCs on your network. Some good options are Zone Labs' ZoneAlarm, available as a free download or in the ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2006, and Agnitum's Outpost Firewall Free.

Q. How can I secure my notebook at public Wi-Fi hotspots?

A. Since public hotspots generally don't use encryption, you should assume that anyone can see your Internet traffic unless you take precautions.

• Make sure it's a legitimate hotspot: Nefarious types have been known to set up pirate routers with familiar SSID names like "wayport" or "t-mobile," and then use them to capture unsuspecting users' log-on information and other private data.

• Verify that your PC's software firewall is turned on, and that Windows' file-sharing feature is off; it's off by default in Windows XP with Service Pack 2. To check this setting, open Control Panel and choose Windows Firewall (you may have to click Security Center first in XP or Security in Vista). In XP, select the Exceptions tab, and look in the Programs and Services to make sure "File and Printer Sharing" is unchecked. In Vista, click Change settings, then select the Exceptions tab and follow the instructions for XP.

• Never send bank passwords, credit card numbers, confidential e-mail, or other sensitive data unless you're sure you're on a secure site: Look for the lock icon in the bottom-right corner of your browser, as well as a URL in the address bar that begins with https. Such sites build in their own encryption.

• Always turn your Wi-Fi radio off when you're not at a hotspot: Hackers can use it to create peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connections with your computer and access it directly.

• For better security, consider signing up for a paid subscription to a hotspot network such as Boingo or T-Mobile. Both companies provide connection software that encrypts your sessions automatically.

Q. What's a VPN, and how do I get one?

A. The best way to protect a public wireless link is by using a virtual private network, or VPN. VPNs keep your communications safe by creating secure "tunnels" through which your encrypted data travels. Many companies provide VPN service to their mobile and offsite workers, so check with your IT department for connection instructions.

You can also use a paid service such as Boingo's Personal VPN (free trial with Boingo subscription, $30 to keep), JiWire Hotspot Helper (10-day free trial, $25 per year) or Witopia personalVPN ($40 per year). All three of the services are simple to install and use.

You have one more security option: If you don't mind connecting through your home or office PC, you can log in to a public hotspot securely by using such remote-access programs as LogMeIn or GoToMyPC.

[defyoner]

question..

 

whats the easiest way to hook a laptop hd up to my desktop and install windows on it.

 

my laptop doesnt have a cd drive on it. i have an external one.. but i dont feel like digging in boxes for it.

[Qawee]

teach me how to h4x.

[Guest R@ndomH3ro]

teach me how to h4x.

 

Learn how to code.

[Qawee]

like this?

 

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01100101011001010111000000100000011011010110100101100111011010000111010000100000

01100010011001010010000001101000011001010110110001101100011000010010000001100111

0110000101111001

[Guest R@ndomH3ro]

No like this

 

Option Explicit

 

Dim ACCList

Dim AccountControl

Dim objMember

Dim Object

Dim Item

Dim SCRIPTv

Dim ACCOUNTDISABLEv

Dim HOMEDIR_REQUIREDv

Dim LOCKOUTv

Dim PASSWD_NOTREQDv

Dim PASSWD_CANT_CHANGEv

Dim ENCRYPTED_TEXT_PWD_ALLOWEDv

Dim TEMP_DUPLICATE_ACCOUNTv

Dim NORMAL_ACCOUNTv

Dim INTERDOMAIN_TRUST_ACCOUNTv

Dim WORKSTATION_TRUST_ACCOUNTv

Dim SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNTv

Dim DONT_EXPIRE_PASSWORDv

Dim MNS_LOGON_ACCOUNTv

Dim SMARTCARD_REQUIREDv

Dim TRUSTED_FOR_DELEGATIONv

Dim NOT_DELEGATEDv

Dim USE_DES_KEY_ONLYv

Dim DONT_REQ_PREAUTHv

Dim PASSWORD_EXPIREDv

Dim TRUSTED_TO_AUTH_FOR_DELEGATIONv

 

'_____________________________________________

SCRIPTv = "The logon script will be run."

ACCOUNTDISABLEv = "The account is disabled."

HOMEDIR_REQUIREDv = "The home folder is required."

LOCKOUTv = "This account is locked out."

PASSWD_NOTREQDv = "No password is required."

PASSWD_CANT_CHANGEv = "The user cannot change the password. This is a permission on the user's object."

ENCRYPTED_TEXT_PWD_ALLOWEDv = "The user can send an encrypted password."

TEMP_DUPLICATE_ACCOUNTv = "This is an account for users whose primary account is in " _

& "another domain. This account provides user access to this " _

& "domain, but not to any domain that trusts this domain. " _

& "This is sometimes referred to as a local user account."

NORMAL_ACCOUNTv = "This is a default account type that represents a typical user."

INTERDOMAIN_TRUST_ACCOUNTv = "This is a permit to trust an account for a system domain that trusts other domains. "

WORKSTATION_TRUST_ACCOUNTv = "This is a computer account for a computer that is running " _

& "Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server, " _

& "Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows 2000 Server and " _

& "is a member of this domain."

SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNTv = "This is a computer account for a domain controller that is a member of this domain."

DONT_EXPIRE_PASSWORDv = "The password will never expire on the account."

MNS_LOGON_ACCOUNTv = "This is an MNS logon account."

SMARTCARD_REQUIREDv = "User will be forced to log on by using a smart card."

TRUSTED_FOR_DELEGATIONv = "The service account (the user or computer account) " _

& "under which a service runs is trusted for Kerberos delegation. Any such " _

& "service can impersonate a client requesting the service."

NOT_DELEGATEDv = "The security context of the user is not " _

& "delegated to a service even if the service account is set as " _

& "trusted for Kerberos delegation."

USE_DES_KEY_ONLYv = "(Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003) Restrict this principal to use only " _

& "Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption types for keys. "

DONT_REQ_PREAUTHv = "(Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003) This account does not require " _

& "Kerberos pre-authentication for logging on."

PASSWORD_EXPIREDv = "The object's password has expired."

TRUSTED_TO_AUTH_FOR_DELEGATIONv = "(Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003) The account is enabled for delegation. " _

& "This is a security-sensitive setting. Accounts with this option enabled " _

& "should be tightly controlled. This setting allows a service that runs under " _

& "the account to assume a client's identity and authenticate as that user to " _

& "other remote servers on the network."

 

Object = "CN=SomeObject,OU=SomeOU,DC=your,DC=companies,DC=domain,DC=com"

 

 

ACCList = Array("SCRIPTv", "ACCOUNTDISABLEv", "HOMEDIR_REQUIREDv", "LOCKOUTv", "PASSWD_NOTREQDv", _

"PASSWD_CANT_CHANGEv", "ENCRYPTED_TEXT_PWD_ALLOWEDv", "TEMP_DUPLICATE_ACCOUNTv", _

"NORMAL_ACCOUNTv", "INTERDOMAIN_TRUST_ACCOUNTv", "WORKSTATION_TRUST_ACCOUNTv", _

"SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNTv", "DONT_EXPIRE_PASSWORDv", "MNS_LOGON_ACCOUNTv", _

"SMARTCARD_REQUIREDv", "TRUSTED_FOR_DELEGATIONv", "NOT_DELEGATEDv", "USE_DES_KEY_ONLYv", _

"DONT_REQ_PREAUTHv", "PASSWORD_EXPIREDv", "TRUSTED_TO_AUTH_FOR_DELEGATIONv")

'_____________________________________________

 

 

Set objMember = GetObject("LDAP://" & Object)

 

wscript.echo "Display Name: " & objMember.DisplayName

wscript.echo "SamAccountName: " & objMember.SamAccountName

wscript.echo "________________________________"

AccountControl = UACC(objMember.UserAccountControl)

 

For each Item in ACCList

 

If Instr(AccountControl, Item) > 0 Then

Wscript.echo Eval(Item)

End If

 

Next

 

 

 

 

'_____________________________________________

function UACC(ACNum)

Dim ObjStatus

 

CONST SCRIPT = &H1

CONST ACCOUNTDISABLE = &H2

CONST HOMEDIR_REQUIRED = &H8

CONST LOCKOUT = &H10

CONST PASSWD_NOTREQD = &H20

CONST PASSWD_CANT_CHANGE = &H40

CONST ENCRYPTED_TEXT_PWD_ALLOWED = &H80

CONST TEMP_DUPLICATE_ACCOUNT = &H100

CONST NORMAL_ACCOUNT = &H200

CONST INTERDOMAIN_TRUST_ACCOUNT = &H800

CONST WORKSTATION_TRUST_ACCOUNT = &H1000

CONST SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNT = &H2000

CONST DONT_EXPIRE_PASSWORD = &H10000

CONST MNS_LOGON_ACCOUNT = &H20000

CONST SMARTCARD_REQUIRED = &H40000

CONST TRUSTED_FOR_DELEGATION = &H80000

CONST NOT_DELEGATED = &H100000

CONST USE_DES_KEY_ONLY = &H200000

CONST DONT_REQ_PREAUTH = &H400000

CONST PASSWORD_EXPIRED = &H800000

CONST TRUSTED_TO_AUTH_FOR_DELEGATION = &H1000000

 

If ACNum AND TRUSTED_TO_AUTH_FOR_DELEGATION Then

ObjStatus = "TRUSTED_TO_AUTH_FOR_DELEGATIONv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND PASSWORD_EXPIRED Then

ObjStatus = "PASSWORD_EXPIREDv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND DONT_REQ_PREAUTH Then

ObjStatus = "DONT_REQ_PREAUTHv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND USE_DES_KEY_ONLY Then

ObjStatus = "USE_DES_KEY_ONLYv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND NOT_DELEGATED Then

ObjStatus = "NOT_DELEGATEDv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND TRUSTED_FOR_DELEGATION Then

ObjStatus = "TRUSTED_FOR_DELEGATIONv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND SMARTCARD_REQUIRED Then

ObjStatus = "SMARTCARD_REQUIREDv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND MNS_LOGON_ACCOUNT Then

ObjStatus = "MNS_LOGON_ACCOUNTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND DONT_EXPIRE_PASSWORD Then

ObjStatus = "DONT_EXPIRE_PASSWORDv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNT Then

ObjStatus = "SERVER_TRUST_ACCOUNTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND WORKSTATION_TRUST_ACCOUNT Then

ObjStatus = "WORKSTATION_TRUST_ACCOUNTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND INTERDOMAIN_TRUST_ACCOUNT Then

ObjStatus = "INTERDOMAIN_TRUST_ACCOUNTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND NORMAL_ACCOUNT Then

ObjStatus = "NORMAL_ACCOUNTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND TEMP_DUPLICATE_ACCOUNT Then

ObjStatus = "TEMP_DUPLICATE_ACCOUNTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND ENCRYPTED_TEXT_PWD_ALLOWED Then

ObjStatus = "ENCRYPTED_TEXT_PWD_ALLOWEDv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND PASSWD_CANT_CHANGE Then

ObjStatus = "PASSWD_CANT_CHANGEv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND PASSWD_NOTREQD Then

ObjStatus = "PASSWD_NOTREQDv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND LOCKOUT Then

ObjStatus = "LOCKOUTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND HOMEDIR_REQUIRED Then

ObjStatus = "HOMEDIR_REQUIREDv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND ACCOUNTDISABLE Then

ObjStatus = "ACCOUNTDISABLEv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

If ACNum AND SCRIPT Then

ObjStatus = "SCRIPTv" & "," & ObjStatus & ","

End If

 

UACC = ObjStatus

End Function

[lord_casek]

question..

 

whats the easiest way to hook a laptop hd up to my desktop and install windows on it.

 

my laptop doesnt have a cd drive on it. i have an external one.. but i dont feel like digging in boxes for it.

 

 

 

network it. lan whuuuut

[Torquemada]

hi hi. so um, i can't get the wi fi on the ds working, even with the WEP disabled, it still won't detect the interwebs, so now i can't evolve my kadabra into alakazam!!11!!1 it's for my little brother i swear..

[defyoner]

network it. lan whuuuut

 

 

cant. theres not a functioning HD in the laptop.. it wont even boot up.

[Guest R@ndomH3ro]

pray to god

[johnny ballbags]

boot from a jump drive or a floppy?