.bashrc in Windows for Command Line startup

In Linux we have .barshrc file where we can mention what commands to run whenever we open a terminal. This saves a lot of time to set some repetitive tasks which we do everytime we open a terminal.Sadly, there is no such file in Windows to get the work done.

But it is very easy to achieve the same effect. Follow these steps:

• Create a batch (file name that ends in .bat extension) file in some location, lets say, C:\autorun.bat
• The batch file contains all the commands you want to execute on launching Command Prompt
• Open Run dialog by pressing “windows key + r”
• Type regedit and press enter
• Registry Editor opens and we need to a new entry into it. Check the snippet below

Version 1 => New Features :: Medicines Catalogue App for WP

Today we will see awesome new features added in version 1 of Medicines Catalogue app for Windows Phone. There were some major changes done from feedback given.

To know about the idea behind the app, go to its introduction and come back here. Its not necessary though, just read along…

I will share three important features  – Alarms, Groups and Password Protection. After that I will discuss the features which will be released in future.

Search feature can be a life saviour [Medicines Catalogue – WP]

Continuing from our previous discussion about Medicines Catalogue app for Windows Phone, today I will share a nice feature which can save someone’s pitiful condition.

To know about the idea behind the app, go to its introduction and come back here. Its not necessary though, just read along…

Lets say your friend is suffering from high fever and he or she is unable to even move. Though its just a fever, we cannot just give whatever medicine we know. Some medicines may have side effects on some people. Also the dose has to be taken correctly. There can be many more complications. The best way is give the medicine which your friend generally uses.

Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 :: Installation Unsuccessful

I recently faced a problem while installing the newest version of Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2.

Error : “While installing the pre-requisites Visual Studio 2010 (x64). Did not make an attempt to install the rest”.

Solution : Follow along the steps in the same order

1) Uninstall the Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2, if its allowing to do so.
2) Delete the  folder left back folder of Visual Studio in the Program Files(x86) folder > Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0.
3) Clean the registry using softwares like CCleaner(This is a Freeware and is good enough) or Tune-Up Utilities(Shareware)
4) While fixing (cleaning registry using the above softwares) make a back up of the registry entries you are about to clean(delete). CCleaner gives you an option to save the registry before cleaning.
5) Try installing the Software now, if it still doesn’t work uninstall all the supporting softwares(also) VS 2010 has installed for you. .NET 4 should also be uninstalled at this instance.
6) This time try installing and it should work if you followed the procedure properly.

This is not any official solution but just a solution I found working when I encountered the same problem. Feel free to comment…