DALnet IRC Server - Malaysian Connection Problems

According to DALnet stuff (lorddracula), there are reports that some Malaysian IRC users are having difficulties connecting to DALnet. However, there are also reports that Malaysian users can connect to DALnet using matrix.dal.net and arcor.dal.net.

So, Malaysians please type /s arcor.dal.net 6667 or /s matrix.dal.net 6667 at your irc status! For more info please click here

To make it easier for you guys, click the server links below. Make sure you have the mIRC client installed in your machine.

matrix.dal.net
arcor.dal.net

Good luck !

Vista SP2 Released

Vista SP2 released...update your Vista by turning on the Windows Automatic Update. I'm not sure the purpose of the update but nvm, just update your windows because it's free. The update is about 300++ mb. For more info click here

Change Windows XP Product Key

I found this thing when I wanted to change my Win XP key to another key. There is a key changer that you may download from the Microsoft's website, but it's useless. So, i googled around and found this trick. It worked!

It is very useful nowadays because the student key v2c47-MK7JD.........is not genuine anymore. So in order to change it, you might be needing this method otherwise you have to reformat your computer and install it with a new key. This method worked like a charm. It's not that difficult though....

Here it is

1. Click on Start and then Run.

2. In the text box in the Run window, type regedit and click OK. This will open the Registry Editor program.

3. Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder under My Computer and click on the (+) sign next the folder name to expand the folder.

4. Continue to expand folders until you reach the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents registry key.

5. Click on the WPAEvents folder.

6. In the results that appear in the window on the right, locate OOBETimer.

7. Double click on the OOBETimer.

8. Change at least one digit in the Value data text box and click OK. This will deactivate Windows XP (yeah just type anything and OK)

9. Click on Start and then Run.

10. In the text box in the Run window, type the following command and click OK.

    %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a

11. When the Windows Product Activation window appears, choose Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows and then click Next.

12. Click Change Product Key.

13. Type your new, valid Windows XP product key in the New key text boxes and then click Update.

14. If you're taken back to the previous screen and prompted, choose Remind me later.

15. Restart your PC.

Good luck!

Auto End Tasks for Fast Shutdown in Windows Xp

This is an useful trick for your Windows XP. To enable this, follow the instructions:-

1. Go to Start

2. Go to Run

3. Type regedit, then click OK or just Enter

4. Double click on HKEY_USERS

5. Double click on .DEFAULT

6. Double click on Control Panel

7. Single click on Desktop

8. On your right, search for AutoEndTasks and double click on it.

9. Change the value to 1 (the default value is 0) and click OK.

That's it, you can also try to tweak several other tricks, for example:-

Open your registry and do the followings (same method as above) :-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management]

"ClearPageFileAtShutdown"

Double click and change it from 0 to 1

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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]

"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"

Double click and change it from 20000 to 1000

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Good luck guys! Tested and recommended!

P/S: Kudos to Sickelmo for the tips

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Yup Windows Xp Service Pack 3 has just been released. So, do update your Windows using your Windows Update. This is the real SP3 from Microsoft. Check those screenshots ....


If you are using pirate Windows and want to update your windows, I think you can download the iso here. I never tested updating using that iso but I am quite sure it can be used though.

Cheers