How to install Windows XP on DV9500, DV6500 and DV2500 above model notebooks without using USB floppy drive.

How to install Windows XP on DV9500, DV6500,DV2500  and V3000 above model notebooks without using USB floppy drive.

If your notebook shipped with the Intel Processor and it is HP DV9500, DV6500 and DV2500 and above model notebooks. When you try to install XP on it using the XP operating system discs, mostly you will see the error that “Hard drive not found”. This issue occurs because the Operating system disc which you are using does not has the SATA drivers and all New HP notebooks shipped with the SATA hard drive. SATA is a technology which will be not supported by XP.

To resolve this issue and to install XP on your notebook, we need to install SATA drivers. This tutorial covers the process of installing Windows XP on an HP DV9500, DV6500 and DV2500 with Intel processor series Laptop. Currently, most HP Laptops are being shipped with Windows Vista, and there is minimal driver support on the HP website site for those who want to downgrade to Windows XP.

Generally we need USB floppy drive to install SATA driver on the above listed series notebooks but we can install SATA drivers with out using USB floppy drive.

To do this we are using nLite which will create a Windows XP installation disk with integrated SATA drivers. To do this we need a Optical drive which can burn discs. I would also recommend having a USB flash drive handy to hold the additional drivers that will be installed after XP installation.

Before proceeding to create a XP operating system disc with SATA drivers, I recommend to back up the important data from hard drive and create recovery discs for your notebook from recovery partition.

HP computers that ship with Microsoft Windows Vista do not come with recovery CDs. Instead, they use a space (partition) on the hard disk drive to store the recovery information. The use of a hidden partition provides a convenient process that eliminates the use of recovery discs that may be lost or scratched. Recovery discs for Windows Vista can be created by using the Recovery Manager or are available from HP for a minimal cost.

Here is the web link which has instructions to create recovery discs for your notebook using recovery manager software. Please follow the instruction and create recovery discs.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c00809678

Installation Procedure to f install Windows XP on a HP dv6500, dv9500, dv2500 series Laptop

First we need to "create a new Windows XP installation disk integrated with SATA drive controller drivers" (Intel SATA AHCI Controller Driver). Otherwise Windows XP will not find the hard disk during the installation procedure.

1. Download and install the nLite software from following web link.

http://www.nliteos.com/download.html

2. Download the Intel SATA AHCI Controller Driver from following ftp link and run the executable installing to the default c:\swsetup\SP37005 path (Note: After running the sp37005 file, it will ask you to insert a floppy, ignore the message and click on cancel)

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37001-37500/sp37005.exe

3. Insert your Windows XP CD into your CD drive

4. Navigate to Start -> Programs -> nLite and click nLite to launch the program

5. Once you get to the Locating the Windows installation section, Click the Browse button and navigate to the CD drive where your Windows install CD resides, then click OK and Next

6. Next, the program will ask you where to save the CD installation files for modification, click OK
7. Next, you will need to create a folder to save to and work from. Click the Make New Folder button, type in a folder name, and click OK

8. Next, nLite will attempt to copy all files from the Windows installation disk to the folder you have created. Once it has finished, click Next

9. Once you arrive at the Task Selection page, select the Drivers and Bootable ISO option and then click Next

10. Next to select the SATA drivers to integrate. Click Insert, select Single driver and navigate to the c:\swsetup\SP37005\Files and click iastor.inf and click Open

11. Next, select "ALL" of the driver files listed and then click OK .
12. Next, when prompted to start the process Click OK
13. After the process has finished, click Next till you arrive at the Bootable ISO page
14. I prefer to Create and ISO Image and then use other software to burn the ISO to a CD



15. Next, find your newly created ISO and burn your ISO to a CD using your preferred burning software
16. Insert the remastered Windows XP CD into your HP dv6500 series Laptop and proceed to install Windows XP

Samsung mobile tips, tricks& secrets

To check Samsung mobile or cellphones IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

On the main screen type *#06# Information you get from the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)     XXXXXX     XX     XXXXXX    X         TAC      FAC       SNR     SP TAC = Type approval code of your samsung Mobile FAC = Final assembly code of your cellphone SNR = Serial number of your samsung Phone SP = Spare

Other secret tricks for samsung mobile or cellphone

If you have downloaded corrupted or incompatible Java midlets or other media,   which are causing problems with the phone, try this   *2767*JAVA# Java Reset and (Deletes all Java Midlets)   *2767*MEDIA# Reset Media (Deletes All Sounds and Pics)   *2767*WAP# Wap Reset   *2767*CUST# Reset Custom EEPR0M   *2767*FULL# Reset Full EEPR0M (Caution)   For example : *2767*JAVA# would be keyed in as *2767*5282#   Note : Not all codes will work with SGH-C100.   The master reset code is:   #*7728#   This will not delete anything from your   mobile phone, but set each and eveything to its   default/standard setting as it was on the time of purchase.   To unlock your phone put a sim from another company,   now type *#9998*3323# it will reset your phone. Push exit and then push 7,   it will reset again. Put your other sim in and it will say sim lock,   type in 00000000 then it should be unlocked. Type in *0141# then   the green call batton and it's unlocked to all networks.   This code may not work on the older phones and some of the newer phones.   If it doesn't work you will have to reset your phone without a sim in it   by typing *#2767*2878# or *#9998*3855# (not tested)   Other Samsung Codes   *#9998*4357# Help Menu   *#9998*5282# Java menu (GRPS/CSD settings for JAVA server)     *#9999#0# Monitor Mode   *#9999# or *#9998*9999# Software Version   *#8888# or *#9998*8888# Hardware Version   *#9998*746# or *#9998*0746# or *#0746# Sim Infos   *#9998*523# or *#9998*0523# or *#0523# Display Contrast   *#9998*842# or *#9998*0842# or *#0842# Vibration On (until you push OK)   *#9998*289# or *#9998*0289# or *#0289# Buzzer On (until you push OK)   *#9998*288# or *#9998*0288# or *#0288# Battery & Field Infos   *#9998*377# or *#9998*0377# Error log   *#9998*778# or *#9998*0778# or *#0778# Sim Service table   *#9998*782# show date and alarm clock   *#8999*638# show network information   *#9998*5646# change operator logo at startup   *#9998*76# production number   *#9998*968# view melody for alarm   *#9998*585# Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)   *#3243948# Digital Audio Interference Off   *#32436837# Digital Audio Interference On

SECRET PRANK

Change closed caller group (settings >security settings>user groups) to 00000 and your phone will sound the message tone when you are near a radar speed trap. Setting it to 500 will cause your phone 2 set off security alarms at shop exits. Try this secret trick if you can handle the unexpected. Note: This secret trick wont work with all phones Models.

THE DETECTIVE TRICK (Mobile Spying)

Now you can spy on anyone using your cellphone. Just do the following. Activate the "Automatic Answer" in the headset profile of your cellphone and set the ringing volume to "Mute" Short-circuit the left middle and right pins on the bottom of the mobile phone with all connections touching each other this will activate profile "Headset". If you cant do this just keep your earphone connected to mobile. Now place it under a table in a room and call it. Now you can use your phone for checking out what people are talking about in a room. Just call on your phone. The phone receives the call without ringing and you can listen to what people are saying.

Upgrade Samsung Galaxy S2 to official Android 4.0.3 XXLPQ firmware manually

An official Ice Cream Sandwich update from Samsung has finally landed for Galaxy S2 users in the Poland through Samsung KIES. Some features appear to be missing from earlier leaks, such as no 3D animation effect in drawer and while swiping home screens.
Apart from that, firmware XXLPQ brings some improvements as well, with no touch lags and packed with TouchWiz 4 UI. If for some reason Ice Cream Sandwich has not yet arrived on your device and you don’t want to miss out on the fun, we’ll be showing you how you, too, can enjoy XXLPQ, the official Ice Cream Sandwich release, on your Galaxy S2.
We’ll be installing this firmware through Odin3. If you’re an Android novice, you have no reason to fear. The upgrade process is easy as long as you follow our guide below.
This update is only for the Galaxy S2, with the model number GT-I9100, and is not compatible with other devices. You may check your device’s model number through “Settings > About Phone.” If your phone does not match the model number, we highly discourage attempting to install this firmware update as it may lead to bricking.

Caution

Though this leaked firmware is originally intended for Poland, some users of the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 have reported that this firmware work on Polish, Hungarian, Swedish, German, Pakistani, Korean, and European handsets, too.
But, still, you are advised to proceed with the update at your own risk.  Any damage you cause to your phone or to yourself will be your sole responsibility.

Requirements

Take note of the following and comply with the requirements before updating:

• Flashing this firmware update will wipe your data. Make sure to create a backup of any important data on your Galaxy S2.
• Make sure to charge your Galaxy S2′s battery (at least 70%, full charge recommended). This prevents your Galaxy S2 from shutting off in the middle of the update process.
• If you’ve got Samsung KIES installed on your computer, uninstall it as it may interrupt the update process.
• A Windows PC
• Download Odin3 v1.83 to your computer.
• Make sure that you’ve got the device drivers for your phone installed on your Windows computer.  32 bit (x86) Windows | 63 bit (x64) Windows.
• XXLPQ firmware — Download from here or here.

Update Instructions

These are the steps for applying the firmware update manually:

1. Download the XXLPQ firmware to your computer.
2. Extract the “I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5″ file using 7-Zip or WinRAR.
3. Turn off your Galaxy S2.  Wait for the phone to vibrate, signalling that it is completely powered down.
4. Reboot your phone into Download Mode. You can do this by pressing and holding down the Volume Down, Home, and Power buttons until you get the Warning! message on the screen.  Press the Volume Up button to enter download mode.
5. On your computer, run Odin3.
6. Connect your Galaxy S2 to your computer via USB cable.  The message box in Odin3 will say “Added!” if the program successfully detected your phone.
7. In Odin3, click the PDA tab, navigate to where you extracted the contents of the XXLPQ firmware and select the “I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5″ file.
8. Check both the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes in the Option section.  Leave everything else as is.
9. Hit START to begin installing the XXLPQ firmware.
10. Once the installation has completed, you should see the upper-left square in the Odin window light up in green with a “PASS!” message.
11. If Odin gets stuck in the middle of the installation process, you’ll need to do the following:
    1. Disconnect the Galaxy S2 from the computer.
    2. Close Odin.
    3. Remove the Galaxy S2′s battery.
    4. Re-insert it.
    5. Boot phone back into Download mode.
    6. Resume the procedure from step 6.
12. Your phone should now reboot.
13. After the firmware has installed and the phone reboots, some users have reported getting stuck at the S logo. If this happens, do the following:
    1. Boot to recovery mode. Power off the phone. Wait for a few seconds and then press the Home, Volume Up, and Power buttons together.
    2. Select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset.”
    3. Select “Wipe Cache.”
    4. Select “Reboot System Now.”

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy S2 is now running on Ice Cream Sandwich with XXLPQ firmware.

Hacking Software - oclHashcat-plus v0.08

What is oclHashcat-plus v0.08 ? oclHashcat-plus v0.08 worlds first ''GPU" based rule engine.It is also the worlds fastest phpass, mscash2,md5crypt and WPA/WPA2 cracker.

Description - oclHashcat-plus v0.08 ius an advanced password hacking software which is highly efficient and works faster than any other software of it's genre.There are a number of algorithms implemented in it and it has many features which make it the best software available for password cracker.

Some of it's Features 

1.Multi-GPU (up to 16 gpus)

2.Multi-Hash (up to 24 million hashes)

3.Multi-OS (Linux & Windows native binaries)

4.Multi-Platform (OpenCL & CUDA support)

5.Supports reading words from file.

6.Supports reading words from stdin

7.Integrated thermal watchdog And many more..

Algorithms implemented - 

1.Joomla.
2.MD5.
3.Oracle 11g.
4.MSSQL - 2000.
5.MSSQl -2005.
6.MySQl.
7.Phpass.
8.Oracle 7-10g.
9.SHA256.
10.NTLM.
11.MD4.
12.OSX10.7.
13.CISCO-PIX MD5.
14.Double MD5.
15.SSHA.
16.SHA-1(Base64), nsldap, Netscape LDAP SHA.
17.SSHA-1(Base64), nsldaps, Netscape LDAP.
18.DCC,mscash.
19.OSX v10.4, v10.5, v10.6.
20.SHA1.

Modes of Attack- 

1.Straight
2.Combination
3.Brute-force
4.Permutation
5.Hybrid dict + mask
6.Hybrid mask + dict


Cracking a WPA handshake with OclHashcat-Plus(Video)

About The Author

This article is written by Shikhil Sharma, He blogs at www.hacking-tweaks.blogspot.com/.