Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Run System File Checker in Safe Mode, Boot Time or Offline on Windows 7 / 8

In this post we will see how to run System File Checker in Safe Mode, Offline or at Boot Time in Windows 10/8.1. This is useful if SFC will not run or start.
One of the useful tool Microsoft introduced on Windows, is the ability to run system file checker to check the stability of core system files. We have discussed about the System File Checker earlier. One of the most effective ways to run this tool or SFC is to run in Safe Mode or at boot-time. This may be an option you may want to consider, if you find that your system file checker run does not complete successfully. At boot time, system files won’t be connected to any other Windows services so it could be easier for the to complete its run successfully and replace the files.

Run System File Checker in Safe Mode

Simply boot in Safe Mode, open an elevated command prompt, type sfc/scannow and hit Enter. System File Checker will run in Safe Mode too.

Run System File Checker at boot

On Windows XP we have a command called sfc /scanboot. It scans all protected system files every time the computer is booted. Running sfc /scanonce would run it once only at the next reboot. Unfortunately, these commands have been removed on later versions of Windows. So in order to run this command, we have to go to Windows RE and run it from here. We can also call it Run Offline System File Checker.

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How To: Replace/Delete Protected DLL Files In Windows 7

Windows doesn’t allows the user to delete or replace the protected system files that are very essential to run Windows smoothly. But we can’t follow Windows rule all the time since we need to experiment with various system files in order to change the functionality or the look of Windows.

In most of the causes Windows will not boot if you have not replaced the system file neatly or if you have tinkered with system file in an inappropriate way. To avoid all those frustrations we need to know the right steps to a replace a system file.
In Windows XP, we used to use a software called Replacer, but it’s not fully compatible with Windows 7 and Vista. Unlike Windows XP, Vista & 7 doesn’t require to disable “Windows File Protection” feature to play with system files. You can start playing with system files by taking ownership of the files in Vista & 7.

Replace protected DLL files in Windows 7

Follow the below steps to replace any system file with a new one or to modify it. Make sure you follow the instructions before start the adventure. For instance, let’s consider a system protected file labeled Shell32.dll as the file to be replaced in this guide.
* The best way to start the procedure is to backup Windows. I recommend cloning software like Macrium Reflect (Free) or Acronis True Image or Windows 7’s inbuilt image backup feature to create a good backup.
* Head to the folder where the file is located. In this case, Shell32.dll file can be found in “C:\Windows\System32“. Where “C” is your OS (Operating system) drive.

* You can simply create a backup of system file by renaming it. But Windows doesn’t allow you to rename a protected file. So, user needs to take Ownership of the file to rename it.
* Read my detailed “How to take ownership of a file in Windows 7” to take the ownership of the file (Same method applies to Vista as well). Once you have the ownership of the file, rename the file. For instance, rename Shell32.dll to Shell32OLD.dll. Simply click Continue button if you are prompted with security dialog box.

* Obviously, the next step is the copy a new file to with the same of the system file to the same folder. Fox example, you need to move/copy a new “Shell32.dll” “C:\Windows\System32” folder. Also note that it should be a valid file.
If you have replaced a system file with invalid file means Windows will not boot next time. So make sure that the system file is valid and works fine with the version of your Windows before replacing the file. You can also delete the file once you have the ownership of the system file.


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Replace System Files With Windows File Replacer

Advanced users have to face some difficulties while testing a software which requires system files to be modified. Most users rename the older system files and add “.old” at the end of the original name so that they can be later be easily identified and restored.

This is a lengthy process and can cost time. Windows Se7en File Replacer can replace and restore the system files in just two clicks. All you need to do is to select the system file that needs repair and drag & drop the new system files. After you are done with the testing, hit Restore to restore the old system files back.
Note: This is intended to be used by advanced users only. Do NOT try this software to replace system files that you do not know about. It can render your windows corrupt.

 It is a portable tool and has been developed for Windows 7. You can however use it on Windows Vista as well.

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Monday, June 22, 2015

How to Enable Enterprise Mode in Internet Explorer 11

Another interesting, useful and hidden feature introduced in Internet Explorer 11 is the "Enterprise Mode" which has been implemented to provide better support for websites having compatibility issues in IE11 web browser.
Basically Enterprise Mode in IE11 tries to behave like IE8 version so that older websites which can recognize IE8 but can't recognize the new IE11 version, can open properly in IE11. Enterprise Mode in IE11 replicates original IE8 user agent string and outputs IE8's response to ActiveX controls and other binaries query so that old websites can open perfectly in IE11.
Enterprise Mode also brings back many deprecated features of IE8 such as CSS Expressions, etc for websites which contain objects or legacy web apps requiring those features to run. Enterprise Mode also turns off preloading website content feature of IE11 because some old websites do not support this feature. Basically you can consider Enterprise Mode as an emulation of IE8 web browser within IE11 which uses a modified browser configuration to open incompatible websites.
Enterprise Mode in IE11 is disabled by default but interested people can enable it using following methods:
  • METHOD 1: Using Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
  • METHOD 2: Using Registry Editor (regedit.exe)
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Lync 2013 - How to refresh Lync 2013 address book - Symptom: User status showing 'unknown presence'


  1. DELETE OLD ADDRESS BOOK - The location of the cached files has also changed, it is now. C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Lync\sip_user.name@domain.com Delete GalContacts.db and GalContacts.db.idx GalContacts.db and GalContacts.db.idx are the files you are looking for to show the address book has downloaded.
  2. FORCE LYNC 2013 TO UPDATE ADDRESS BOOK IMMEDIATELY - To add the key, run the following from Run/PowerShell as administrator: reg add HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Lync /v GalDownloadInitialDelay /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f 
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Monday, March 17, 2014

Yang Haram tetap Haram..Matlamat tidak menghalalkan cara


Windows adalah Operating System (OS) yang popular di kalangan pengguna komputer khususnya.
Namun adakah kita sedar Windows yg kita gunakan adalah original atau tidak.
Keadaan ini membawa persoalan halal dan haram di dalam Islam.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Rebuild Icon Cache in Win7


Rebuild Icon Cache
In order to fix the problem where shortcut icons turn to blank icon, try to refresh or rebuild the cache database for icons. There are many system management software utilities that may reset the icon cache db automatically, but here’s how to reset the icon cache db manually.
To refresh and reset the icons cache, go to the following folder:
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\
To see the hidden AppData folder, go to Organize -> Folder and Search Options -> View tab, and select Show hidden files, folders and drives, and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
Once inside the folder, delete IconCache.db. Create a new file named IconCache.db, and set it toRead Only attribute in Properties (if the file is not read only, the cache won’t be reset). Then restart the computer. Remove the Read Only attribute of IconCache.db file, and the icons cache will be refreshed. The step will restore the desktop shortcut icons to their lawfully icons.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Belajar "Aku Tidak Tahu"

Belajar `Aku Tidak Tahu`
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Saya tertarik dengan status YM seorang sahabat di Mesir yang ditulis dalam Bahasa Arab. Maknanya lebih kurang begini:

Belajarlah "aku tidak tahu", kerana jika engkau belajar "aku tidak tahu", mereka akan mengajar engkau sehingga engkau tahu, tetapi jika engkau belajar "aku tahu" maka mereka akan bertanya engkau sehingga engkau tidak tahu!!

Boleh faham kot..

Pulang ke Malaysia ni, saya ditanya pelbagai soalan. Ada yang bertanya begini, "Saya dengar orang kata hukum A begini...." atau " Kakak saya kata saya wajib buat begini kerana saya lakukan kesalahan tu" dan pelbagai soalan yang senada.

Saya terfikir. Mudah betul masyarakat kita mengeluarkan hukum syara' ya.


Dalam tazkirah di Masjid Al-Ikhlas, Selayang Baru, beberapa hari lepas, saya ada menyebut betapa ada di kalangan kita yang menjawab persoalan hukum dengan ayat "saya rasa" atau "i think". Respons dari jemaah masjid, saya lihat mengiyakan kenyataan saya.

Amat ramai masyarakat kita yang tidak berautoriti dalam masalah hukum, mengeluarkan fatwa. Di lelaman siber lebih-lebih lagi. Alasan mereka, "Islam untuk semua". Ya, memang Islam untuk semua. Ilmu Islam juga terbuka buat semua ummat mempelajarinya. Tetapi bezakan dengan memberikan hukum. Proses pengeluaran hukum terlalu payah dan berat.

Ulamak terdahulu ada yang menyebutkan, "Apabila aku ditanya satu persoalan, terlalu berat bagiku, bagai terpampang di hadapanku neraka dan syurga." Hingga mereka terlalu takut untuk menjawab persoalan. Takut dicampak ke neraka. Malah kita semua dah dengar kisah Imam Malik yang menjawab beberapa persoalan sahaja dari puluhan yang ditanya. Malah akan dibentak apabila dikatakan "ini kan soalan simple je wahai Imam?"

Ulamak juga kata, perkataan "tidak tahu" itu separuh dari ilmu. Kita pula tidak. Bagai seorang yang paling tahu semua perkara. Sampai habis para ulamak dahulu pun dibantainya.

Apa beza kita dengan ulamak dahulu sehingga mereka mudah menyebut Wallahu A'lam atau "aku tidak tahu"? Tentu sekali taqwa. Mereka lebih takutkan konsekuensi menjawab itu berbanding kita yang memiliki ego mengatasi taqwa. Bulan ramadhan ini mengajar kita bertaqwa, jadi mari kita aplikasikan juga taqwa di sini.

Kalau kita sangka kita tahu, sedangkan kita sebenarnya tak tahu, inilah yang dinamakan sebagai jahil murakkab. Jahil tahap paling teruk. Jahil berganda. Pertamanya, jahil permasalahan tu. Keduanya jahilkan kelemahan diri tu sendiri. Seterusnya menyangkakan yang batil itulah haq. Kasihan bukan?

Maka itu kita kena budayakan sifat "aku tidak tahu". Mana ada manusia yang tahu semua perkara. Walau belajar berpuluh tahun pun dengan syaikh-syaikh yang hebat, takkan tahu semua perkara. Inikan pula belajar setahun dua. Suka ponteng pula tu.

Jom kita belajar "tidak tahu"!

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