Password Protect Windows Programs With Empathy

Many of us share our PC with other users ,but we may not to allow them to run all the programs which we use.Sometimes you want protected files stay protected when  you copy them to another location or even to another computer.  Here is a small, simple, easy-to-use but smart and reliable utility allowing you to password-protect any executable file called Empathy.It lets you protect any of your windows program like Firefox, Internet Explorer or any other program installed on your computer.

 

Empathy allows you to protect potentially dangerous programs against running by an unauthorized person. You can use it to protect executable files in public places like schools, internet coffees or even homes.Empathy can modify an EXE file so that it will require a password to run. Only a person knowing the password will be allowed to run the protected program.

Empathy lets you use a single character as password to protect executables .It is a postcardware as you will need to send a picture post card to the program author writing any thing to get the full version and then you can have password with more than one character(not an electronic/e-mail postcard - you can send something with a picture of your city on it, or anything you like). 

Empathy is portable program which you can place any where on your hard disk or pen drive ,it does not require any installation.

Empathy 2.1

Sys Req:Windows NT3.51,NT 4, 2000, XP,Server 2003, Vista, 95, 98 ,Me|Freeware|180KB

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How can I clear the Run history?

Whenever we type a command in run prompt you might have noticed that the programs that you run remain the in the drop down menu as history.It may be annoying at times, especially when you have multiple users who use the same PC.

There few methods to clear the windows run history.

Method-1

1. Download MRU Blaster

2. Install  and Run

3. Click the Scan button and then click the Clean Now button to clear the windows run history.

4. Exit MRU Blaster.

Method-2

1. Go to Start> Run, type regedit and hit Enter
2. Navigate to the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer\RunMRU\

3. You will see various registry key values in the right pane, as there are in the snapshot shown below

4. Double click the key MRUList and delete everything in the value data box(everything in the right pane, except for (Default)).

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“Show Hidden Files and Folders” not Working ?

Do you encounter problems like when you go to Windows Explorer, Tools Menu--->Folder Options--->View Tab--->Hidden Files and Folders--->"Show hidden Files and Folders"and you would like to view hidden files and folders but after applying, it will not actually show the hidden files and folders, and even when you tried it all over, it will just come back.

It was probably some virus attack after which the Windows registry was not being updated properly.There are so many methods to restore back the registry.If one method is not working, you can  try another one.

Method-1

Go to registry editor by running regedit in the run box.
Go to this key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Hidden

In the right hand area, double click hidden and change the value to 1.

Now you’re all set to go. Check it in your tools menu if the changes have taken effect

Method-2

1. Click “Start” -> “Run…” (or press Windows key + R)
2. Type “regedit” and click “Ok”.
3.Find the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL

4. Look at the “CheckedValue” key. This should be a DWORD key. If it isn’t, delete the key.
5. Create a new key called “CheckedValue” as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a value of “1”.

6.Also look for key that says “DefaultValue” and change its value to “2“
7. The “Show hidden files & folders” check box should now work normally

Method-3

Download this Reg key, Unzip it > Right Click on "fix.reg" > Choose "MERGE"
Now try Unhiding your Hidden Files

Method-4
Open command prompt and execute this command---> regsvr32 /i shell32.dll.That will return the Default Local Machine entries which may have been changed back to their individual defaults so that when you select not to hide files, they are shown etc.Then you can go into folder options and reset your options.Some malware is using this ploy too, like infected flash drives. so it is recommended that every time you insert a flash disk scan it first.

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