winxp important Commands  To Access.                                         Run Command
Accessibility Controls	access.cpl
Add Hardware Wizard	hdwwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs	appwiz.cpl
Administrative Tools	control admintools
Automatic Updates	wuaucpl.cpl
Bluetooth Transfer Wizard	fsquirt
Calculator	calc
Certificate Manager	certmgr.msc
Character Map	charmap
Check Disk Utility	chkdsk
Clipboard Viewer	clipbrd
Command Prompt	cmd
Component Services	dcomcnfg
Computer Management	compmgmt.msc
Date and Time Properties	timedate.cpl
DDE Shares	ddeshare
Device Manager	devmgmt.msc
Direct X Control Panel	control color
Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility	drwtsn32
Driver Verifier Utility	verifier
Event Viewer	eventvwr.msc
File Signature Verification Tool	sigverif
Findfast	findfast.cpl
Folders Properties	control folders
Fonts	control fonts
Fonts Folder	fonts
Free Cell Card Game	freecell
Game Controllers	joy.cpl
Group Policy Editor	gpedit.msc
Hearts Card Game	mshearts
Iexpress Wizard	iexpress
Indexing Service	ciadv.msc
Internet Properties	inetcpl.cpl
IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration)	ipconfig /all
IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents)	ipconfig /displaydns
IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents)	ipconfig /flushdns
IP Configuration (Release All Connections)	ipconfig /release
IP Configuration (Renew All Connections)	ipconfig /renew
IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS)	ipconfig /registerdns
IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID)	ipconfig /showclassid
IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)	ipconfig /setclassid
Java Control Panel (If Installed)	jpicpl32.cpl
Java Control Panel (If Installed)	javaws
Keyboard Properties	control keyboard
Local Security Settings	secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups	lusrmgr.msc
Logs You Out Of Windows	logoff
Microsoft Chat	winchat
Minesweeper Game	winmine
Mouse Properties	control mouse
Mouse Properties	main.cpl
Network Connections	control netconnections
Network Connections	ncpa.cpl
Network Setup Wizard	netsetup.cpl
Notepad	notepad
Nview Desktop Manager face=Verdana>	nvtuicpl.cpl
Object Packager	packager
ODBC Data Source Administrator	odbccp32.cpl
On Screen Keyboard	osk
Opens AC3 Filter (If Installed)	ac3filter.cpl
Password Properties	password.cpl
Performance Monitor	perfmon.msc
Performance Monitor	perfmon
Phone and Modem Options	telephon.cpl
Power Configuration	powercfg.cpl
Printers and Faxes	control printers
Printers Folder	printers
Private Character Editor	eudcedit
Quicktime style=”font-size:10.0pt;(If Installed)	QuickTime.cpl
Regional Settings	intl.cpl
Registry Editor	regedit
Registry Editor	regedit32
Remote Desktop	mstsc
Removable Storage	ntmsmgr.msc
Removable Storage Operator Requests	ntmsoprq.msc
Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof)	rsop.msc
Scanners and Cameras	sticpl.cpl
Scheduled Tasks	control schedtasks
Security Center	wscui.cpl
Services	services.msc
Shared Folders	fsmgmt.msc
Shuts Down Windows	shutdown
Sounds and Audio	mmsys.cpl
Spider Solitare Card Game	spider
SQL Client Configuration	cliconfg
System Configuration Editor	sysedit
System Configuration Utility	msconfig
System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately)	sfc /scannow
System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot)	sfc /scanonce
System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot)	sfc /scanboot
System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting)	sfc /revert
System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache)	sfc /purgecache
System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x)	sfc /cachesize=x
System Properties	sysdm.cpl
Task Manager	taskmgr
Telnet Client	telnet
User Account Management	nusrmgr.cpl
Utility Manager	utilman
Windows Firewall	firewall.cpl
Windows Magnifier	magnify
Windows Management Infrastructure	wmimgmt.msc
Windows System Security Tool	syskey
Windows Update Launches	wupdmgr
Windows XP Tour Wizard	tourstart
Wordpad	write

 Microsoft's Windows XP Home Install step by step.

This will give you an idea on how to do this when and if the time arises for US to either reinstall the operating system, install for the first time or upgrade OUR present operating system. This install guide is fully graphical and will take us through each step of the installation. 

What we will require to do this walkthrough is 

A Windows XP Home CD

A Computer with CD-ROM access

To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the  CD-ROM Drive.

( To find out how to access the BIOS please refer to your motherboard manual or the manufacturer of your Computer. (The system bios can usually be entered on boot, usually by pressing the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key. Make sure you save the settings before exiting))

If you are unsure or don't want to enter the BIOS then just test the computer by putting the CD-ROM in the drive and reboot your computer. This is the recommended way to install windows.

PART 1

To begin insert your Windows XP Home CD and reboot you computer. Setup will boot automatically and then inspect your computer hardware and configuration.

Setup now prepares your computer for install.

From this menu press "ENTER" to begin the install.

Windows XP License agreement, read, and if you agree press "F8" to continue, press "ESC" if you disagree. If you disagree setup will finish.

PART 2

Now you have to select where to install XP. Press "ENTER" to confirm the partition you want to install into.

Now you need to format the hard drive, NTFS is recommended, but you can also use FAT32. Make your decision using the arrow keys and press enter. 

The hard drive will now format.

PART 3

and then setup will begin to copy files.

Setup now initialises the Windows XP configuration.

It is now time to restart Windows XP, press "ENTER" to speed up process, otherwise Windows will do it itself in 15 seconds.

Boot will recognize that the XP CD is in the drive, DO NOT press any keys, let setup bypass the CD boot.

Windows is now booting.

PART 4

The install process continues.

Now your regional and language options. Your mouse should now be active, so click on "CUSTOMIZE". 

Now select your Standards and Formats, plus your location, then click "OK".

Now click on "DETAILS".

Next select your default language, click "OK" when done       

Now that you have made all necessary changes click on "NEXT".

PART 5

Now it is time to personalize Windows. File in your name and if you wish you can also file in the Organization section. Click "NEXT" when ready.

Now it is time for your product key. The product key will be on the packaging that XP was supplied with. It is 25 digits long. Some OEM computers will have a sticker on the side or back with your product key. Input the key and press next    .

Now select your computer name and your admin password. Confirm the Admin password and press "NEXT".

Date and Time settings are next, change as need be, then press "NEXT".

Windows will then continue installing.

PART 6

If a network card has been detected then you will get the following menu. Select "TYPICAL SETTINGS" and press next. This configured later in Windows.

More network configuration, change workgroup name if need be and click  "NEXT".

Windows will continue installing.

Windows install will now finalize.

It is now time to restart Windows XP again, press "ENTER" to speed up process, otherwise Windows will do it itself in 15 seconds.

Boot will recognize that the XP CD is in the drive, DO NOT press any keys, let setup bypass the CD boot.

Windows will continue loading.

PART 7

Windows will now adjust your resolution, click "OK" to continue.

If you are happy with the changes, click "OK" otherwise press "Cancel" to return to the old settings

"Welcome to Microsoft Windows" screen now appears, press "Next" to continue.

Internet connection option is next. If your computer connects to a home network or directly using the network card, or is on a network then select "Yes", otherwise select “No”

PART 8

Activate Windows option appears next, we recommend that you select "No, remind me every few days", that will allow you to make sure everything is correct and running OK before you use up one of your activate attempts. It also allows you to setup your security options and internet connection correctly. Click "Next to continue"

Windows now thanks you, click "Finish" to continue.

Finally setup the users for the computer, you must fill in option beside "Your name" the other four users are optional. Click "Next" once you have finished to continue.

Windows will now apply your settings...

Now Windows "WELCOME" screen.

and finally the Windows XP Desktop. Windows is now installed.

If you have commonly used P-III you will have no drivers to install, but chances are the next step will be to install them. Check out device manager for unknown devices, likely items are Network Cards, Sound Cards, Printers, Scanners, Graphics Cards, Digital Cameras, plus  any other item you have. Also consider installing anti-virus software, spyware software and possibly a 3rd party Firewall. 

Cracking Windows (xp,vista,7,8) Passwords With Backtrack.

Using OphCrack.

Using Ophcrack,You can crack account password of almost all the Windows till date,And since OphCrack is the fastest password cracking tool,it wont take more than 4-5 minutes to crack a password.So let's begin -

What Do You Need ?

BackTrack 5 Live DVD.

Rainbow Files (i'll tell you what it is.)

Physical Access to victim PC.

So What-The-Hell is Rainbow Files ?

First thing that pops in mind when reading rainbow files is the collection of rainbows and unicorns flying,but no,Rainbow Files/Tables are basically huge sets of precomputed tables filled with hash values that are pre-matched to possible plaintext passwords. The Rainbow Tables essentially allow hackers to reverse the hashing function to determine what the plaintext password might be. It's possible for two different passwords to result in the same hash so it's not important to find out what the original password was, just as long as it has the same hash. The plaintext password may not even be the same password that was created by the user, but as long as the hash is matched, then it doesn't matter what the original password was.

So What Do I Need To Do ?

You need to download the rainbow tables matching to the OS Version of your victim PC,Get Them Here.You can download the smaller files because they will work,unless your victim is the Head of FBI who uses 28 letter long password.NOTE : the vista files will work for Windows 7 and Windows 8 too.

Everything is Downloaded and ready,Now -

Put the downloaded rainbow tables in a flash drive,and pick that BackTack 5 Live DVD too.

Let The Hack Begin -

Step 1 -

Boot the Victim PC with BackTrack Live DVD.

Step 2 -

Now Navigate To The Directory where windows password files are Stored.

WINDOWS/system32/config/

Step 3 -

Locate the Files "SAM" and "System",and copy them to a new folder on BackTrack desktop.

Step 4 -

Run The OphCrack tool in backtrack by : start->Backtrack->Privilege Escalation->Password Attack->offline Attacks-ophCrack GUI.

Step 5 -

Go to "Load" and select "Encrypted SAM" in ophcrack tool.Now it will ask you to select directory that contains SAM folder. Select the directory where you saved the SAM file (new folder on desktop).

Step 6 -

Target The Administrator Account,remove other account off the list (if any).

Step 7 -

Plug in the pen-drive/flash drive,Extract The Rainbow Tables to Desktop.

Step 8 -

Click on the Table button in ophcrack tool. Now it will ask you to selec the table. Select the files as required.Click OK after that.

Step 9 -

Now Hit the Crack Button,and wait for 3-4 minutes,You will have the key in your hands .

F o o t p r i n t i n g T e r m i n o l o g y

A c t i v e I n f o r m a t i o n G a t h e r i n g
In active information gathering, process attackers mainly focus on the employees of the target organization. Attackers try to extract information from the employees by conducting social engineering: on-site visits, interviews, questionnaires, etc. This refers to the process of collecting information from sources anonymously so that your efforts cannot be traced back to you.

P s e u d o n y m o u s F o o t p r i n t i n g
Pseudonymous footprinting refers to the process of collecting information from the
sources that have been published on the Internet but is not directly linked to the author's
name. The information may be published under a different name or the author may have a
well-established pen name, or the author may be a corporate or government official and be
prohibited from posting under his or her original name. Irrespective of the reason for hiding the
Private fo o tp r in t" " in g involves collecting information from an organization's webbased
calendar and email services.

I n t e r n e t F o o t p r i n t i n g
Internet footprinting refers to the process of collecting information of the target
organization's connections to the Internet.

A n o n y m o u s F o o t p r i n t i n g
author's name, collecting information from such sources is called pseudonymous.

O r g a n i z a t i o n a l o r P r i v a t e F o o t p r i n t i n g
Private foot printooing involves collecting information from an organization's webbased
calendar and email services.

Ethical hacking 

is legal hacking conducted by a penetration tester in order to evaluate
the security of an IT infrastructure with the permission of an organization. The concept of
ethical hacking cannot be explained or cannot be performed in a single step; therefore, it has
been divided into several steps. Footprinting is the first step in ethical hacking, where an
attacker tries to gather information about a target. To help you better understand foo tp rin ting ,
it has been distributed into various sections:

Footprinting Concepts

Footprinting Tools

Footprinting Threats

FootPrintng Countermeasures

Footprinting Methodology

Footprinting Penetration Testing


O p e n S o u r c e o r P a s s i v e I n f o r m a t i o n G a t h e r i n g

Open source or passive information gathering is the easiest way to collect information
about the target organization. It refers to the process of gathering information from the open sources, i.e., publicly available sources. This requires no direct contact with the target organization. Open sources may include newspapers, television, social networking sites, blogs, etc.
Using these, you can gather information such as network boundaries, IP address reachable via the Internet, operating systems, web server software used by the target network, TCP and UDP services
n each system, access control mechanisms, system architecture, intrusion detection systems, and so on.

How to Find IMEI Number of Any Phone

When you're registering your phone, or trying to sell an old one online, you might be asked for your IMEI number. If you're drawing a blank and trying desperately to find out what this number is, don't worry. The IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) is a unique number assigned to every mobile phone sold via official channels. This number is very useful if you lose your phone, or if it is stolen. Police usually require you to mention the IMEI number when reporting your phone as stolen and, then, depending upon the local laws, your phone can be blocked from accessing networks or placing calls by blacklisting its IMEI.

Note that an IMEI is associated with a SIM slot, so dual SIM phones will have two IMEI numbers. Similarly, tablets with cellular connectivity will also have a IMEI number.

This makes the number important in emergency situations. And if the device is located, you can use the IMEI number to establish that it is indeed your phone. This is how to find your phone's IMEI number.

When you have the phone:

USSD code

This is the simplest method of finding your phone's IMEI number. The good thing about this method is that it is more or less universal. It works on almost all feature phones and smartphones, so try this before you go hunting for the phone's bill.

1. Dial *#06# on your phone.
2. The IMEI number will now be displayed on the screen. You should note it down somewhere safe or you can always take a screenshot.

On the phone

If you have an iPhone 5 or newer iPhone, the IMEI is also engraved on the back panel. Just flip the phone to note it down. On iPhone 4s or older iPhones, the IMEI is printed on the SIM tray.

Check Settings

On Android, go to Settings > About > IMEI to see the IMEI number. Tap Status and scroll down to see the IMEI information.

On an iPhone, tap Settings > General > About and scroll down to IMEI.

On most other phones with a removable battery, the IMEI is printed on a sticker that is inside the phone, under the battery. Take the battery out to check.

When you don't have the phone:

Retail box or bill

The retail box and the bill both have the IMEI number written on them, which is a good reason to keep them safe instead of throwing them out. Keep the box safe at least, because it will be useful if you need to check the IMEI, or if you choose to resell the phone at a later date. The IMEI number will be on the sticker on the side of the box.

Android

Android users can check their device's IMEI number even if they've lost the phone. All the methods mentioned above work perfectly and are faster, but if you've lost the phone and not kept the box, this can still bail you out.

1. Log in to Google Dashboard using the Google account linked to the Android phone.
2. Click Android, next to the green robot logo.
3. This will reveal a list of devices registered to the account, along with their IMEI numbers.