How to solve vcruntime140.dll not found error

Check c\windows\system32, if it is there then you are missing the 32bit version, so
INstall this:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=53587

How to make windows 10 look like windows 7

https://www.howtogeek.com/277448/how-to-make-windows-10-look-and-act-more-like-windows-7/

Setup Default Environment Settings in Visual Studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bHlf74o4no

Embarcadero spying on users?

https://www.reddit.com/r/delphi/comments/a2wc9t/103_community_edition_personal_info_data/

When running wireshark, this is what I found when running C++ Builder, it is reaching out to:

navisite.com
kul09s04-in-f5.1e100.net
eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
e16646.dspg.akamaiedge.net
i4.ytimg.com

Disable windows defender antivirus

using gpedit.msc:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-permanently-disable-windows-defender-windows-10#disable-windows-defender-with-group-policy

using windows security:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-permanently-disable-windows-defender-windows-10#page1

C++ Builder Styles and Icons

Slate Classico

http://www.iconarchive.com/show/noto-emoji-travel-places-icons-by-google/42472-desert-island-icon.html


Convert png to ico and also resize ico:

https://image.online-convert.com/convert-to-ico

VB6 compatible icons:

http://www.vbcorner.net/download_icons.htm

Borland C++ Builder aka Embarcadero C++ Builder

Lessons:

http://www.functionx.com/bcb/

How to deploy Qt programs

Ref:

https://www.udemy.com/course/qt5-gui-cpp-programming-tutorial-2d-graphics/learn/lecture/6265064#questions/2820818

1. Launch the Qt Command Line (not the regular one).
2. In the Qt command line, write the command windeployqt and give the path to your executable file.

Correct Visual Studio Code Configuration Properties for writing CrackMe's

When you write CrackMe's in win32, you want it to be easy to debug with x64dbg - especially for beginners to reversing. Below are the optimal configuration properties for Visual Studio 2017:


[Build]
Set Build to Release for x86 (32 bit)

[Configuration properties]
[----   General -----]
Character Set -> Use Multi-Byte Character Set

[----    C/C++  -----]
[General]
SDL checks -> No (/sdl-)

[Code Generation]
Runtime Library -> Multi-threaded(/MT)
Security Check -> Disable security Check (/GS-)

[----   Linker  ----- ]
[Advanced]
Randomized Base Address -> No(/DYNAMICBASE:NO)
Fixed Base Address -> Yes(/FIXED)

Explanation of C++ virtual functions

Why we need virtual functions in C++

https://www.javatpoint.com/cpp-virtual-function

Summary:

If you need a base class to call a derived class's functions, then declare that function as virtual whilst in the base class.

Online Qt Tutorials

https://www.qt.io/qt-training-materials/

How to solve string problems in win32 api

Clean Epson L360 print head

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxkg_a6Dcl8

Logitech webcam c920

Best deal :

https://bit.ly/2EOLjLl

Use citibank card to get RM28 off

http://getcardable.com/my/malaysia-lazada-voucher-code

CITIEC28

How to permanently disable windows defender and windows update

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-permanently-disable-windows-defender-antivirus-windows-10

How to disable windows update:

control panel
open administrative tools
services
windows update - disable

How to install Windows 10 on Asus TP500LB laptop

After encountering intermittent blue screen problems on my laptop, I decided to take the plunge, and re-install the entire operating system.

So I happily plugged in my external DVD writer, insert the Windows 10 DVD and pressed F2 to enter BIOS and boot from DVD. Everything went well, Windows installer asked which partition I wish to install to. I selected the largest partition, but it failed with some mysterious error code. There was a link at the bottom of the screen which I clicked on and it says:

"Windows is unable to install to this partition which is a GPT partition"

I had already booted up as UEFI by ensuring BIOS CSM is disabled, Secure boot is disabled and selected the Boot sequence to choose UEFI-DVD-Matsushita.

So, even though I had booted into UEFI, yet it refuses to install to a GPT partition. Doesn't make sense, yes?

So, after trying for 8 hours, I had no alternative but to convert the GPT to MBR using the command line provided by the Installer.

So, when booting again into the installer, I select Repair PC. In the next screen, I select other options and then chose cmd. In the cmd terminal, I typed:

diskpart
list disk        [ you will see one partition with label gpt ]
select disk 0  [ it could be 1 or others depending on what you see above ]
clean
convert mbr

Then, reboot to BIOS and set as follows:

Fig 1. Change to DVD device

In Fig 1 above, make sure you change to the DVD device. On my bios it is listed as DVD-ram. Also, if there is Fast Boot, be sure to disable it. And make sure you enable Launch CSM.

Fig 2. Selecting Secure Boot

Fig 3. Disabling Secure boot

In Fig 2, above select the Secure boot link. Then in Fig 3, disable it.

Upon installing Windows 10 Pro, I found that it is already automatically activated. 

Reference:
https://neosmart.net/wiki/convert-gpt-to-mbr/

Free online anvitirus scanner

Virustotal:

https://www.virustotal.com

Download accelerator

EagleGet Free Downloader google chrome extension.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eagleget-free-downloader/kaebhgioafceeldhgjmendlfhbfjefmo?hl=en

FTP No response from Server Error

To solve the problem, set the CoreFTP's connection type to : AUTH_TLS

How to solve power, battery icon missing from taskbar

This solved it for me:

https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001560.htm

Steps:

Scan for hardware changes

1. Open the Windows Device Manager.
2. Click the Action menu at the top of the Device Manager window and select Scan for hardware changes.
3. Expand the Batteries section in the Device Manager.
4. Verify the Microsoft AC Adapter and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery devices are displayed.
5. Check the notification area on the Taskbar and see if the battery icon is now visible.
6. If the battery icon is still greyed out, proceed to the next section.

Disable and Re-enable Microsoft Drivers

1. Open the Windows Device Manager.
2. Expand the Batteries section.
3. Right-click on the Microsoft AC Adapter and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Batterydevices and select the Disableoption.
4. Right-click on the two devices again and select Enable.
5. Restart the laptop and see if the battery icon is now visible in the notification area on the taskbar.