Information: XP reg Hacks - Page 4

spellbyte · 10-07-2005

not as far as i'm aware, what is it and how do i know if i have one?

joe5 · 10-07-2005

Have a look here for info on the Lop infection:

http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/lop.html

10-12-2005

Originally Posted by merlin

Alter Prefetch Parameters
Prefetching (the reading of system boot files into a cache for faster loading) is a commonly overlooked component that can have a significant impact on system boot time. This tweak allows you to select which components will make use of the prefetch parameters. To see which files are gathered using each setting, clear the prefetch cache located at C:\Windows\Prefetch and then enable one of the settings listed in this hack. Clear the cache and repeat for each setting.

Set the Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters\EnablePrefetcher to 0 to disable prefetching, 1 to prefetch application launch files, 2 to prefetch boot files, or 3 to prefetch as many files as possible.

I think its more like this..

0 = For deactivating the function.
1 = Prefetch for applications only
2 = Prefetch for boot only
4 = Prefetch for applications and boot.

joe5 · 10-12-2005

Setting it to 4 comes down to the same as setting it to 0 afaik.

These are the only working prefetch parameters:

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.
Data Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: EnablePrefetcher
Setting for Value Data:

[0 = Disabled / 1 = Application Launch Prefetch / 2 = Boot Prefetch / 3 = Prefetch All]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Have a look here for more info if you want.

grasshopper · 10-20-2005

I like those XP reg Hacks. Do you have more.

joe5 · 10-20-2005

I don't know if you already have seen it but i just re-uploaded a txt file with a load of tweaks in this post here:

http://www.pchelpforum.com/83685-post4.html

Mere_Mortal · 10-20-2005

I've got a good few...

Right-click "My Computer" and then Properties (System Properties). Take a mental snapshot.
Now for the Registry...

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion]
RegisteredOwner="[RegisteredOwner]"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\Cen tralProcessor\0]
ProcessorNameString="[ProcessorNameString]"

Since you've backed up your Registry, you can now change the values to whatever suits. Then check the System Properties again.

Have fun

10-07-2005	#22
spellbyte Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Top Secret... really Posts: 522 PC Experience: Experienced	not as far as i'm aware, what is it and how do i know if i have one? __________________ Owner: www.spellbyte.net www.mobs-law.com www.gamingbytes.com www.loonygroup.com

10-07-2005	#23
joe5 Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,025	Have a look here for info on the Lop infection: http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/lop.html __________________ - PCHF Team. - (NL) - Mal-ware Eradicator! - - Online AV Scans - HijackThis! - Bootdisk.com - ATF-Cleaner - Stinger - 'Prework' - 'Afterwork' - PCHF Rules - Donate to PCHF. And get>

10-12-2005	#24
Ricvai7 Guest Posts: n/a	Originally Posted by merlin Alter Prefetch Parameters Prefetching (the reading of system boot files into a cache for faster loading) is a commonly overlooked component that can have a significant impact on system boot time. This tweak allows you to select which components will make use of the prefetch parameters. To see which files are gathered using each setting, clear the prefetch cache located at C:\Windows\Prefetch and then enable one of the settings listed in this hack. Clear the cache and repeat for each setting. Set the Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters\EnablePrefetcher to 0 to disable prefetching, 1 to prefetch application launch files, 2 to prefetch boot files, or 3 to prefetch as many files as possible. I think its more like this.. 0 = For deactivating the function. 1 = Prefetch for applications only 2 = Prefetch for boot only 4 = Prefetch for applications and boot.

10-12-2005	#25
joe5 Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,025	Setting it to 4 comes down to the same as setting it to 0 afaik. These are the only working prefetch parameters: [Start] [Run] [Regedit] Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below. Data Type: DWORD Value // Value Name: EnablePrefetcher Setting for Value Data: [0 = Disabled / 1 = Application Launch Prefetch / 2 = Boot Prefetch / 3 = Prefetch All] Exit Registry and Reboot Have a look here for more info if you want. __________________ - PCHF Team. - (NL) - Mal-ware Eradicator! - - Online AV Scans - HijackThis! - Bootdisk.com - ATF-Cleaner - Stinger - 'Prework' - 'Afterwork' - PCHF Rules - Donate to PCHF. And get>

10-20-2005	#26
grasshopper Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24	xp reg hacks I like those XP reg Hacks. Do you have more.

10-20-2005	#28
Mere_Mortal Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Ives, Cornwall Posts: 99 PC Experience: PC Illiterate	I've got a good few... Right-click "My Computer" and then Properties (System Properties). Take a mental snapshot. Now for the Registry... [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion] RegisteredOwner="[RegisteredOwner]" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\Cen tralProcessor\0] ProcessorNameString="[ProcessorNameString]" Since you've backed up your Registry, you can now change the values to whatever suits. Then check the System Properties again. Have fun __________________ [How to post a HijackThis Log] [Downloads Section]

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