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You can control your mouse pointer with keyboard keys in all windows versions. When your mouse stops working, you can enable this keyboard feature to complete your important work. This keyboard mouse can performs all tasks same like a normal mouse.
Follow the given steps to activate the keyboard mouse:
To edit this feature, first you should log onto your computer with administrative rights.
To activate this feature, press Alt+Shift+NumLock keys at once and you will receive a small MouseKey box.

To keep MouseKeys on, click on Ok button or click on cancel button to cancel MouseKeys box.
Click on Settings button, if you want to adjust the mouse cursor detail settings.

Here a new dialog box will appear with the title “Settings for MouseKeys", now you can manage all mouse settings for example mouse cursor speed, acceleration and some other features.
Now using Numeric keypad, you can move your mouse pointer. The controls are:
1,2,3,4,6,7,8 and 9 keys are used to move the mouse cursor into different directions.
Key 5 is used as mouse click button.
Insert key used to hold down mouse button.
+ Sign used to double click on any object.
Delete button used to release the mouse.
Click on NumLock button to disable this keyboard mouse feature.
Go to Start Button and open Run then type the given command to run windows programs with name.
Run Commands
appwiz.cpl -- Used to run Add/Remove wizard
Calc --Calculator
Cfgwiz32 --ISDN Configuration Wizard
Charmap --Character Map
Chkdisk --Repair damaged files
Cleanmgr --Cleans up hard drives
Clipbrd --Windows Clipboard viewer
Cmd --Opens a new Command Window
Control mouse --Used to control mouse properties
Control --Displays Control Panel

The above command in the image is for auto shut down.
Dcomcnfg --DCOM user security
Debug --Assembly language programming tool
Defrag --Defragmentation tool
Drwatson --Records programs crash & snapshots
Dxdiag --DirectX Diagnostic Utility
Explorer --Windows Explorer
Fontview --Graphical font viewer
Fsmgmt.msc -- Used to open shared folders
Firewall.cpl -- Used to configure windows firewall
Ftp -ftp.exe program
Hostname --Returns Computer's name
Hdwwiz.cpl -- Used to run Add Hardware wizard
Ipconfig --Displays IP configuration for all network adapters
Logoff -- Used to logoff the computer
MMC --Microsoft Management Console
Msconfig --Configuration to edit startup files
Mstsc -- Used to access remote desktop
Mrc -- Malicious Software Removal Tool
Msinfo32 --Microsoft System Information Utility
Nbtstat --Displays stats and current connections using NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Netstat --Displays all active network connections
Nslookup--Returns your local DNS server
Osk ---Used to access on screen keyboard
Perfmon.msc -- Used to configure the performance of Monitor.
Ping --Sends data to a specified host/IP
Powercfg.cpl -- Used to configure power option
Regedit --Registry Editor
Regwiz -- Registration wizard
Sfc /scannow -- System File Checker
Sndrec32 --Sound Recorder
Shutdown -- Used to shutdown the windows
Spider -- Used to open spider solitaire card game
Sfc / scannow -- Used to run system file checker utility.
Sndvol32 --Volume control for soundcard
Sysedit -- Edit system startup files
Taskmgr --Task manager
Telephon.cpl -- Used to configure modem options.
Telnet --Telnet program
Tracert --Traces and displays all paths required to reach an internet host
Winchat -- Used to chat with Microsoft
Wmplayer -- Used to run Windows Media player
Wab -- Used to open Windows address Book.
WinWord -- Used to open Microsoft word
Winipcfg --Displays IP configuration
Winver -- Used to check Windows Version
Wupdmgr --Takes you to Microsoft Windows Update
Write -- Used to open WordPad
Today tip is about the secret codes of nokia mobile phones and will work on most of the latest nokia mobile sets. You can display the hidden information of mobile sets and troubleshoot the routine problems using these codes.
Code Action
*#7780# To restore the factory settings of mobile set
*#3283# To verify the set Manufacturing date
*#746025625# To stop the sim clock
*#67705646# Use to delete the operator logo
*#73# Use to reset game scores and phone timers
*#0000# Use to display the mobile software version
*#06# To display the IMEI Number of the mobile
*#92702689# To display the mobile warranty related settings (Serial no, Made,
Purchasing date, Repaired date, Life time).
Follow the list of latest nokia codes :
*#7760# To display the Production serial number
*#bta0# Use to display Bluetooth MAC address
*#9999# Use to display the mobile software version
*#147# If you are using Vodafone then this code will help you show the last call detail
*#2640# To display the mobile security code
*#7328748263373738# Apply to resets the set default security code
*#43# To verify the call waiting status
*#2820# To verify the Bluetooth information
*#7370# To format the mobile phone memory
*#delset# To delete the GPRS AND EMAIL settings
#pw+1234567890+1# To display the lock status of mobile set
#pw+1234567890+4# To display the lock status of your SIM
Removable drives like USB flash drives or external hard disks should not be unplugged from your PC when there is data transfer activity.
To make sure it’s safe to unplug a USB storage device, you’ll have to tell Windows stop all connections and data transfer activities.To remove a USB storage device:Method 1Right-click the removable drive icon on the system tray, then click Safely Remove Hardware. Then click the Stop button inside the Safely Remove Hardware dialog. See Method 2 below for a better and quick way.Method 2The faster way is to left-click on the removable drive icon, then click Safely remove USB mass storage device. (If you have more than one storage device plugged in, all the connected USB storage devices will be shown for you to choose)
Computer Help Sites:
- DLL-Files.com
- WindowsReinstall.com
- Michael Stevens Tech.Com
- The Elder Geek on Windows XP
- Bert's All About System Restore in WinXP
- WINDVIS.COM - Windows Vista help, tutorials and tricks
- Vista Helpline - Windows Vista Computer Tips And Support Site
- Real Knowledge - Your Online Source For Computer Information
Virus Related Sites:
- McAfee Online Scan
- McAfee AVERT Stinger
- Symantec Online Scan
- McAfee Virus Protection
- AVG Internet Security
- AVG Virus Removal Tools
- Symantec Virus Protection
- AVG Free Edition Anti-Virus
- House Call Online Virus Scan
- Symantec Virus Removal Tools
Microsoft Sites:
- Windows Game Advisor
- Microsoft Knowledge Base
- Microsoft Windows Update
- Windows System Error Codes
- Microsoft Help & Support Page
- How to remove Windows Xp SP2
- Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC
- Internet Explorer 7: FAQ and Support
- Windows Installer Win 95, 98, and Me
- Update for Windows Xp SP2 (KB887742)
- Troubleshoot TCP/IP Connectivity with XP
- Microsoft Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
- Get connected with Windows XP networking
- 4 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer's Performance
Spyware, Parasites, etc... Help Related Sites
- Hijackthis
- CWShredder
- Spyware Blaster
- Lavasoft Ad-Aware
- SpyHunter Free Scan
- SpyBot Search & Destroy
- Adware & Spyware Removal Tools
Internet Related Sites:
- Throttle Internet Booster
- Repair Winsock 2 Settings
- NUMION Bandwidth Speed Test
Other Helpful Sites:
- Drivers Planet
- Crucial Memory
- Online Conversions
- Task List Programs
- Adobe Flash Player
- BackupRight - Safe, Easy, and Reliable Online Backup For Business and Personal Use
>Disable Tool Tips:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. Modify or create, "ShowInfoTip" and set the Value to 0. To restore set the Value to 1. This edit excludes the Start Button.
>Disable Status Messages During Boot, Logon, Logoff, Shutdown:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System Right click in the right pane and select New, DWord value. Name the new value DisableStatusMessages. Double click the new value and set it to 1. Status messages will no longer show during boot/shutdown/logon/logoff.
>Disable Balloon Tips:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. Modify or create, "EnableBalloonTips" and set the Value to 0. To restore set the Value to 1.
>Disable the Windows Key :
Start/Run/Regedit
Create a new Binary value, or modify the existing value, called 'Scancode Map' and edit the value according to the settings below. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ Keyboard Layout. Value Name: Scancode Map, Data Type: REG_BINARY (Binary Value), Value Data: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 5B E0 00 00 5C E0 00 00 00 00.
>Disable All Caps on Files and Folders:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\Advanced] Value Name: DontPrettyPath Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value) Value Data: (0 = adjust caps, 1 = show caps) Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called "DontPrettyPath" and set it to equal "1" to display the file using their original capitalization or "0" to adjust the caps. Restart Windows for the change to take effect.
>Disable/Turn Off System Beeps:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound In the right pane, right click "Beeps", modify, set the value to no. Exit, reboot.
>Disable Auto-Run of Windows Messenger:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN. Delete the Value named MSMSGS.