How to dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7

Want to test the wild new waters of Windows 8 but don't want to lose your current Windows setup? You can do this with the Windows 8 installer, which can create a multi-boot setup. I've been running one of my test PCs at PCMag this way for several months, and the clear new-style (we can't use the term Metro anymore) multiboot menu dutifully appears whenever I restart the system. Setting up such a system isn't hard at all, as long as you prepare for this kind of installation.

One note off the bat though: The multi-boot setup only works with Windows 7 and Vista: You can't set up a multi-boot system with Windows XP, let alone Ubuntu. There are any number of third-party multi-boot tools, such as the excellent EasyBCD, which may work with those, but we'll stick to the built-in way of creating multi-boot with Windows 8.

STEP 1: BACK UP!
Before you attempt this, however, you should back up your existing Windows PC. You never know what will happen when installing a pre-release OS. At the very least back up all your photos, videos, and documents. A complete image backup of your hard disk is preferable, however. Windows 7 has a built-in backup feature to secure your data files, but for image backup, you'll need third-party software such as ShadowProtect Desktop, our Editors' Choice.

 

STEP 2: PARTITION
You'll have to create a partition of at least 16GB (20GB for 64-bit Windows 8) for your side-by-side Windows 8 installation. To do this, type "disk management" in the Start button's text box, which will display a "Create and format hard disk partitions" choice at the top of the Start panel. Click on that to open the Disk Management utility. You'll probably have two partitions. Right-click on the largest one, and choose Shrink Volume from the context menu.

 

A "Querying Shrink Space" dialog will appear for a while, then another message will tell you how much free space can be squeezed out of the drive in MB. Enter a size above 16GB for the 32-bit version of Windows 8 and over 20GB for the 64-bit flavor, and then hit the Shrink button. This will create an Unallocated section equal to the size you chose in the chart at the bottom of the window. Leave it be for now, we'll let the Windows 8 installer take over from here.

STEP 3: DOWNLOAD THE INSTALLER
Now it's time to actually get your copy of Windows 8, which at this point means the Release Preview. You can download this from Microsoft's Windows 8 Release Preview ISO download page. You have a choice between 32-bit and 64-bit; since most modern PCs are 64-bit capable, that's a better choice. Use Windows 7's included disc image burning utility to create an installer DVD from the ISO file once you've downloaded it, or you can create a bootable USB key using the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool. You must boot to the upgrade disk or USB drive: You can't create a dual-boot system by starting the installer within Windows while it's running.

STEP 4: RUN THE WINDOWS 8 INSTALLER
Pop in the installer DVD you burned or the USB stick you prepared, and restart your PC. Choose your language, then "Install Now." The product key is on the ISO download page (for reference, it's TK8TP-9JN6P-7X7WW-RFFTV-B7QPF). Accept the prerelease software license, and after this, choose Custom and not Upgrade. Now is when you're presented with the choice of partitions, click "Drive options (advanced)" and then select the Unallocated space we created in step 2. Next, click New from the drive options icons below. Accept the full size displayed, and hit Apply

Now we've got a fresh partition to on which to install Windows 8 onto. Hit Next, and setup is off and running. Go have a coffee or other snack of your choice; it takes about 20 minutes. Note there was no choice for specifically creating a multi-boot setup—since you used a separate partition, that will be enabled automatically.

Your system will reboot into Windows 8, where you'll go through the typical first-run options of choosing a color pattern, WiFi connection, and Microsoft account. The next time you restart your system, however, you'll see this Windows 8 multi-boot menu before the OS starts:

 By default, this screen displays for 30 seconds, and then Windows 8 launches. To change that default to your older OS, choose "Change defaults or other options" from the bottom of this multi-boot screen. Here you can change the timer value and the default boot operating system. You can also use troubleshooting tools like Refreshing or Resetting your PC, and you also have access to advanced options like system recovery and a command prompt.

And that's about all there is to say about multibooting with Windows 8.

Frequently Asked Questions for Aakash and Ubislate7+

Q. What is the difference between Aakash, UbiSlate7 and UbiSlate7+?

A. Aakash and UbiSlate7 are names of the same product. Aakash is the name given by the Government of India and it is procuring quantities to deliver to students across India at a subsidized price.  UbiSlate7 is the name for the commercial version made available for all.
UbiSlate7+ is the next generation of UbiSlate7/Aakash which comes with upgraded features.

Q. How do you connect to the internet on Ubislate7 and Ubislate7+?

A. You can connect to the internet using WiFi at any hotspot with Ubislate7/Aakash. Ubislate7+ gives the added option to connect to the internet anywhere using GPRS with a SIM card, along with the option to connect via WiFi at a hotspot. A monthly plan of Rs.99/- for 2GB of data usage will also be made available to customers.

Q. Does Ubislate7 or Ubislate7+support SIM and can be used to make phone calls?

A.  Ubislate7+ will have a GPRS module ensuring SIM and phone functionality and can be used to make phone calls. Ubislate7/Aakash does not support SIM and phone functionality. 

Q. Will both the versions have a resistive screen?

A. Yes. Both Ubislate7 and Ubislate7+ have resistive screens.

Q. Is there any warranty available for Aakash/Ubislate7 and Ubislate7+?

A. Yes. One year warranty on all products.

Q. Are there cameras installed on Ubislate7 or Ubslate7+?

A. No cameras are pre-installed in any device.

Q. Which App Store will come pre-installed on Ubislate7 and Ubislate7+?

A. GetJar App Store will be preinstalled on all Ubislate7 and Ubislate7+ devices giving the users an option to download thousands of apps of their choice.

Q. Can users play games on Ubislate7/ Ubislate7+?

A. Users will be able to choose from a large variety of games on these devices.

Ordering/Delivery

Q. Is Ubislate7+ available only online? Is there any other way to book it?

A. You can only book UbiSlate7+ through our website.

Q. What do you mean by ‘Sold Out’? I booked Aakash and haven’t received it yet?

A. ‘Sold Out’ means that we have stopped taking any pre-orders for Aakash. If you have pre-booked it, you’ll be contacted by Datawind with an offer to pay and get delivery of your device. All customers are being contacted in the order their pre-orders were received.

Q. What is the expected delivery timeline for Aakash/Ubislate7?

A. Aakash/Ubislate7 devices are being delivered right now to customers, based on the order of their pre-booking. Datawind will continue to deliver to customers till stocks run out. If you have ordered an Aakash and have not received a delivery yet, please wait for Datawind to contact you via email/phone in the order your order was received. We expect to complete this process through the month of January.

Q. How much time would it take to deliver Aakash/Ubislate7 once the online payment is made by the user?

A. 5-7 business days. In case the shipment is late they should contact the numbers in the confirmation emails.

Q. When is Ubislate7+ expected to be launched and made available to customers?

A. The current expected launch date is late January 2012. The deliveries will begin to customers based on the order in which they ordered Ubislate7+ online. Everyone who ordered online will be contacted by us and offered to complete their purchases.

Q. What is the expected delivery timeline for Ubislate7+?

A. Ubislate7+ deliveries will begin end of January and customers will be contacted in the following months and deliveries will be processed. If you are pre-ordering Ubislate7+ now, expect a delivery date no sooner than March.

Q. How does this fulfillment process work?

• Customers pre-order the tablet on the website.
• Datawind will contact each customer via phone/email when their order is ready to be shipped.
• Customers will be contacted in the order their pre-orders were received by Datawind.
• When the customer is contacted, they will be offered different options to pay for their order (includes Online Payment/Check/Demand Draft/Cash On delivery methods). The customer can choose a method of payment of their choice.
• The customer can also opt to cancel their pre-order.
• The device will be shipped to the customer via a courier service.
• For any technical issues after you get the delivery there will be dedicated technical customer support numbers in the device package.

Q. Would the UbiSlate7/Aakash bookings reopen in the future?

A. There are no current plans to reopen the bookings for UbiSlate7/Aakash.

Q. Will the tablet get delivered only to selected cities or every part of the country?

A. Every part of the country.

Q. Will the tablet be delivered by a courier service?

A. Yes.

Q. How can I be sure that my pre-booking for Ubislate7+ is confirmed?
A.Your Booking ID is your confirmation.

Q. Will Datawind deliver Ubislate7+ once I have pre-booked it, or do I need to book it again once it is launched in the market?

A. You don't need to book again. These current bookings will be used to deliver the devices to customers in the order their bookings were received.

Q. How can I cancel my order?

A. You do not have to do anything. When you are contacted by Datawind, with an offer to pay for your delivery, you can choose to decline the offer.

Others

Q. Will students get a discount? How will you determine if someone is a student?

A. This sale is for wider public and not for ‘students only’. The Government has a program to distribute Aakash tablets to the student community at a subsidized rate. Students should wait for the government to announce the distribution details for that program.

Q. Do we have any information about the concession that the students are getting on Aakash tablet? When and from where can we get this concession?

A. Datawind does not have that information. Students should contact their educational institutions or the government for more information on that. The subsidy for students is proposed by the government through its own distribution channels.

Q. Are there any service centers for the tablet? In case yes, where would they be located?

A. Customers can contact the 'Technical Customer Support' number for any issues/help with the tablets. You’ll find these numbers in the device packaging after you receive it. If the issue cannot be resolved over the phone, the customers can take it to our partner customer service center locations, located all over India. Detailed information on the location of these centers will be made public very soon on our website.

Q. What all accessories are available, and what is the costing for the same?

A. Accessories are being finalized.  A device cover, keyboard, headphones and a car charger will be offered for sale from our website very soon.

 Customer Support

Q. I am not being able to get through on the customer care number. Is there any other number where I can call?

A.  Our primary customer support number is 1-800-180-2-180. Due to overwhelming demand, we are experiencing a very high call volume at our customer support centers. We are working with extreme urgency to build our capacity to respond to each and every one of you.  If you cannot get through the customer support number, please email us at supportin@datawind.com and we’ll get back to you.

Q. Where do I contact if I have issues after I receive my device?
A. Please contact at the technical support numbers given in the device package for any issues or questions about the device usage.

Call: 01832580177 or 01832581330 during the hours of 10am – 6:30pm IST. Please call these numbers only if you have a technical issue with the device. Customer support agents at these numbers will not be able to assist you in any sales/order related queries.

Aakas the cheapest tablet PC around

India launches world’s cheapest tablet PC ‘Aakash’|The tablet PC, named Aakash, will cost the government Rs. 2,276. It will be given to students after subsidising the price by up to 50 per cent, Human Resources Development Minister Shri kapil sibal said while unveiling the device in New Delhi.

It is expected that 416 Universities and 20,000 colleges all over India will be connected under the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT). The Mission pays for fiber connectivity for each University to connect to the nearest NKN node. The Mission has placed a consolidated order for connecting all Universities and Colleges to BSNL and about 80% of the Universities and Colleges have been connected already

Aakash UbiSlate 7 Specifications
• Hardware:
– Processor: 366 Mhz with Graphics accelerator and HD Video processor
– Memory (RAM): 256MB RAM / Storage (Internal): 2GB Flash
– Storage (External): 2GB to 32GB Supported
– Peripherals (USB2.0 ports, number): 1 Standard USB port
– Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack
– Display and Resolution: 7” display with 800x480 pixel resolution
– Input Devices: Resistive touch screen
– Connectivity and Networking: WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
– Power and Battery: Up to 180 minutes on battery. AC adapter 200-240 volt range.
• Software:
– OS: Android 2.2
– Document Rendering
• Supported Document formats: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODT, ODP
• PDF viewer, Text editor
– Multimedia and Image Display
• Image viewer supported formats: PNG, JPG, BMP and GIF
• Supported audio formats: MP3, AAC, AC3, WAV, WMA
• Supported video formats: MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, FLV
– Communication and Internet
• Web browser - Standards Compliance: xHTML 1.1 compliant, JavaScript 1.8 compliant
• Separate application for online YouTube video
• Safety and other standards compliance
– CE certification / RoHS certification
Other: Additional Web Browser: UbiSurfer-Browser with compression/acceleration and IE8 rendering.

Most Useful keyboard Shortcuts

Here are some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts:
Copy. CTRL+C
Cut. CTRL+X
Paste. CTRL+V
Undo. CTRL+Z
Delete. DELETE

Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
Rename selected item. F2
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select all. CTRL+A
Search for a file or folder. F3
View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
Refresh the active window. F5
View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
Cancel the current task. ESC
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.

Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes:
Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options. TAB
Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. ALT+Underlined letter
Carry out the command for the active option or button. ENTER
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
Display Help. F1
Display the items in the active list. F4
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box. BACKSPACE

If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:
Display or hide the Start menu.
Display the System Properties dialog box. +BREAK
Show the desktop. +D
Minimize all windows. +M
Restores minimized windows. +Shift+M
Open My Computer. +E
Search for a file or folder. +F
Search for computers. CTRL+ +F
Display Windows Help. +F1
Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. + L
Open the Run dialog box. +R
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
Open Utility Manager. +U

Helpful accessibility keyboard shortcuts:
Switch FilterKeys on and off. Right SHIFT for eight seconds
Switch High Contrast on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN
Switch MouseKeys on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
Open Utility Manager. +U

Keyboard shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:

Display the bottom of the active window. END
Display the top of the active window. HOME
Display all subfolders under the selected folder. NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)
Display the contents of the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
Collapse current selection if it’s expanded, or select parent folder. LEFT ARROW
Display current selection if it’s collapsed, or select first subfolder. RIGHT ARROW

FIREFOX SHORTCUTS

Hi guys

As we know Mozilla Firefox is very popular amongst all the browsers. It has lots of shortcut, so here in this post I am going to show you the shortcuts available in mozilla firefox.

Double-click (On a word)                                   Select the word.
Triple-click                                                              Select entire line.
Wheel click                                                              Activate the Smooth scrolling
Hold Ctrl + Scroll Wheel forward                   Increase font size
Hold Ctrl + Scroll Wheel backward               Decrease font size
Click one end, hold Shift & click another    Create a selection from the two points
F5                                                                                 Refresh.
F6                                                                                 Move focus to address bar.
F11                                                                               Toggle on/off full-screen mode
Alt + (Left Arrow)                                                  Go back on history. Same pas Backspace
Alt + (Right Arrow)                                               Go forward on history.
Ctrl + A                                                                       Select All.
Ctrl + B                                                                        Favorites.
Ctrl + C                                                                        Copy Selected.
Ctrl + D                                                                        Add the current page to favorite.
Ctrl + E                                                                        Search panel.
Ctrl + F                                                                        Find (on page).
Ctrl + H                                                                        Toggle History panel.
Ctrl + I                                                                          Toggle Favorites panel.
Ctrl + J                                                                          Download.
Ctrl + N                                                                         Open New browser window.
Ctrl + P                                                                          Print current page / frame.
Ctrl + R                                                                          Refresh. Same as F5
Ctrl + T                                                                           New Tab
Esc                                                                                   Stop (while page is loading).
Ctrl + Enter                                                                  Auto complete a url address (For example, type techno234  in the address bar and press CTRL + ENTER to get http://www.twchno234.blogspot.com.)

Shift + Enter                                                                 Complete a .net instead of a .com address.
Ctrl + Shift + Enter                                                     Complete a .org address.
Ctrl + Tab                                                                       Cycle through open tabs.

Forgotten Ubuntu Password – Reset within minutes

If you’ve ever forgotten your password, you aren’t alone… it’s probably one of the most common tech support problems I’ve encountered over the years. Luckily if you are using Ubuntu they made it incredibly easy to reset your password.All it takes is adjusting the boot parameters slightly and typing a command or two, but we’ll walk you through it.


Reset Your Ubuntu Password
Reboot your computer, and then as soon as you see the GRUB Loading screen, make sure to hit the ESC key so that you can get to the menu.


Root Shell – Easy Method
If you have the option, you can choose the “recovery mode” item on the menu, usually found right below your default kernel option.
Then choose “Drop to root shell prompt” from this menu.
This should give you a root shell prompt.


Alternate Root Shell Method
If you don’t have the recovery mode option, this is the alternate way to manually edit the grub options to allow for a root shell.
First you’ll want to make sure to choose the regular boot kernel that you use (typically just the default one), and then use the “e” key to choose to edit that boot option.
Now just hit the down arrow key over to the “kernel” option, and then use the “e” key to switch to edit mode for the kernel option.
You’ll first be presented with a screen where you can find this written “ro single”
You’ll want to remove the “ro single” part with the backspace key, and then add this onto the end:


rw init=/bin/bash


Once you hit enter after adjusting the kernel line, you’ll need to use the B key to choose to boot with that option.
At this point the system should boot up very quickly to a command prompt.


Changing the Actual Password
You can use the following command to reset your password:

passwd <username>


After changing your password, use the following commands to reboot your system. (The sync command makes sure to write out data to the disk before rebooting)


sync


reboot –f

I found that the –f parameter was necessary to get the reboot command to work for some reason. You could always hardware reset instead, but make sure to use the sync command first.

And now you should be able to login without any issues.

Play with your WINDOWS Desktop Screen

Here is cool trick to rotate your computer screen. you can rotate it by 90 or 180 or 360 angle. You can invert your window screen an d can impress your friends, This is one of the scariest tricks which turns Windows upside down. Here are steps:

Press Ctrl, Alt and then any of the four arrow keys .

Down arrow key rotate by 180 degree, invert screen.

Left arrow key rotate by 90 degree.

Right arrow key rotate by 270 degree

Up arrow key make it normal again.

Avira Antivirus as you all may know due to its renowned name that its one of the premium security suites available well there are many more but its preferred by many Geeks to protect their PC from viruses,Malwares and other infections.

Now today I grabbed a promotional offer by Avira Team that they are giving genuine 6 months license for free to all its users so to enjoy that free license just follow the below steps.

1. Now Download Avira Premium Security Suite 10

2. Now visit the Avira Promotional Page

3. Now you will get a box to be filled with your details

4. As soon as you press Request License Now you will something like saying that your license is created so click to overview it.


5. Now simply click on License Overview and you will see something showing your license and how many days are left so simply copy that licence code  and paste it into your Anti-Virus to use it for6 months.

Avast Antivirus 2011 Genuine 1 Year License

Avast Antivirus is the best known antivirus in the world for defending you against Viruses, Malwares and other risks, so purchasing license means spending money but we have a free way to get 1 year genuine license.
Features of Avast Antivirus 2011 .:

• Best and improved Antivirus and anti-spyware engine
• Real-time anti-rootkit and anti-spy protection
• Silent and best fire wall 
  • to stop Hackers and other unauthorized access
  • Great Anti-Spam protection for unwanted 
    • New Boot-Time Scanner
    • Latest Safe Zone to recover your PC instantly during emergency
    • More powerful and intelligent scanner
    • All automatic protection and in real time
    Follow the below steps to get free 1 year license .:
    1. Go to Avast Free Registration Page
    2. Now fill up the form and you will get 1 year genuine license right in your email.
    3. Now download Avast Antivirus Setup and install it with the license you received in your email that’s it.
    
    

Convert Java App into Android App

Many of you use .jar or .jad apps because of the mobile compatibility and those apps are great like they have some of the bets app which you don’t get in android so today we will see an online converter which can convert your java apps into android package which off course you can use in any android phone.

Follow the below steps to see how to convert java apps into android apps .:

1. First Go to this WEBSITE
2. Now simply all the details in the form which will look something like below