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- Automatically run a batch file when you open a Windows XP command prompt
- This is very limitingespecially when you use the command prompt for so many other tasks. Does the batch run and close the shell or it runs and leaves one with a prompt to perform other tasks?You could probably expand that batch file toinclude a dos-like menu system pointing to additional...
- Tags: Bob.Roy, batch file, command prompt, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-08-23
- How can I get XP to recognize a removable FAT-formatted drive?
- I have a FAT-xx formatted SmartMedia card with very valuable data on it and my card reader won't recognize it since I reinstalled XP. It says that it's not formatted and unformatable. What do I need to do to make the card readable without formatting it?winxp can't do FATthere must...
- Tags: darksound_@..., NTFS, FAT32, command prompt, FAT32 volume, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-07-16
- My DOS windows are always full-screen, how to fix?
- So, at least for the very first time i run every command from the Start->Run menu in Windows Vista, I get a full screen of black, until my command finally materializes - let's use 'cmd' as an example.So, if I say run 'cmd', my it'll take over the entire screen...
- Tags: shmooth@..., DOS, Command Prompt, window
- Discussion threads 2007-03-28
- More hidden Windows Vista tricks uncovered
- Last week, I gave you somehidden Windows Vista tricks that I thought would be helpful to you as youbegin to get accustomed to using the new Windows Vista operating system. I'lloffer a few more in this article.Enable an auto logon in Windows VistaAs you know, one of the many areas...
- Tags: Command Prompt, dialog box, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Vista
- Technical articles 2007-02-15
- The Command Prompt still lives in Windows Vista
- Comfort levelsI'm glad to see that Vista will still support some of the legacy things we old guys prefer. How about running 16bit programs? Will Vista still support them?hmmmm false advertising there..a command prompt is when there is no GUI running.what you have there are shell windows. a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Command Prompt, legacy support, DOS, jbones39, hardware, Microsoft Windows, printer
- Discussion threads 2006-07-14
- The Command Prompt still lives in Windows Vista
- Like many of you out there, my background in operatingsystems goes way back to the Command Prompt. In those days, all there was tothe user interface was a > symbol and a blinking cursor. And the screen wasmonochrome--either light orange or bright green on a dark grey background. Therest was...
- Tags: Command Prompt window, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Command Prompt, Greg Shultz
- Technical articles 2006-07-13
- Quick launch bar problem in Win XP
- I have two invalid generic shout cut icon on the quick launch bar in Win XP. I can not delete or move them due to "cyclic redundancy error". Their presence slows the computer to a crawl so I disabled the Quick launch bar. How do I get rid of these...
- Tags: Quick Launch, jmck382@..., windows, command prompt, safe mode, Microsoft Windows XP
- Q&A 2006-04-27
- Weird and Funky ... Win 2003 IE/Firefox
- ..having a very funky problem since this morning. I am using IE in AOL to write this,can use MSN Messenger, can VPN to work, can use Remote Terminal Connection to work. After i VPN to work i can check my email in IE .. etcI just CAN NOT use IE/Firefox...
- Tags: command prompt, DNS, hassanmir@..., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, router, Web site, Win 2003 IE/Firefox, windows
- Q&A 2006-04-18
- mup.exe?
- I'm working with a Windows XP Home Ed. PC that hangs while booting into safe mode. The last thing loaded or loading is mup.exe. There is no mup.exe on this system, any ideas???Thanks!Alison1. Take out all PCI cards. Replace the video card (if not on-board).2. Run RAM test. Download the utility from...
- Tags: berninga@..., Command Prompt, Microsoft MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS Prompt, Run, window
- Q&A 2006-02-25
- paul
- blog rootBatch ScriptsBefore we start on making batch files to install our applications and registry tweaks, you may want to find out what they do and to see how they are used:Batch files (*.cmd or *.bat, although *.cmd is recommended) can be executed in several areas of Windows XP's Setup...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, paul@..., Batch Files, WordPad, Command Prompt
- Discussion threads 2006-02-11
- Command Prompt
- Command PromptI have acidentally installed a 'Trojan Horse' on my pc...in it, it has disabled my command prompt therefore making it very difficult for me to do much of my work. I know how to disable it. Does anyone know how to enable it. HINT: when i...
- Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, trojan horse, command prompt
- Discussion threads 2005-12-25
- BEST SOFTWARE TO DEAL WITH INDEX.DAT?
- I've been looking for software to essentially zero out the index.dat files, and there's lots of packages out there, and can anyone tell me the BEST ONES (top 3) - thanks so muchYou can try this program http://3d2f.com/programs/5-985-sureclean-download.shtml and then just make a copy of the cleaned index.dat file and...
- Tags: Best Software, Command Prompt, computer, DEAL, Enter, Index.dat, PENGUINSRULE, Safe Mode, windows
- Q&A 2005-12-03
- The Very Last Chip!
- The Very Last Chip!blog rootThe Devil that is Debian!I've been playing around with Linux now for a while, but can't beconsidered competent as will become clear, but I have met with successin installing and using Xandros, which I like a great deal.I've also tried Redhat, SuSE, Mandrake as was, Ubuntu...
- Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, lastchip, Debian, command prompt
- Discussion threads 2005-11-13
- Rerwite Easily identify services running inside Windows XP's processes
- It is obvious this is not working for most people...it is a neat idea and one I would also like to explore but have had no luck using the command prompt entry...XP PROFESSIONAL.
- Tags: command prompt, doe5551212@..., hardware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, services
- Discussion threads 2005-10-28
- Viruses that disable antivirus software
- I just recently found an Trojan "con??>EJS hiden on my machine which diabled Norton live update and wasnt picked up on either bye Norton or MSN scans, how can I double check I have clear virus.Some viruses protect themselves by blocking security Web sites, antivirus programs, and other tools that...
- Tags: antivirus, antivirus software, Enter, Microsoft Windows, raybonney1@..., Sgt Shultz, software, trojan horse, Type, virus, windows
- Q&A 2005-10-04
- xp won't boot-loops w/blue screen?
- Not sure if this caused the issue but it's the last thing I remember..I tried to remove XP's SP2 from one of my pc's and it seemed to stop before it was done removing and error out so I thought nothing of it and continued to work then shut down...
- Tags: blue screen, command prompt, computer, file system, hard drive, HDD, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2, shanster72, slave
- Q&A 2005-08-11
- How to install windows server 2003 from a non bootable installer
- Guys,Need help here. I have a windows server 2003 enterprise edition installer CD BUT the problem is it's not bootable. How can i install?Thanks in advancewin2003 server installation non bootablehi, i am birendra prasad ravi.boot on command prompt and putt the windows 2003 server cd on ur cd drive and...
- Tags: I386, installer, server, ur_my_savior@..., window, windows, windows 2003, windows server, windows server 2003
- Discussion threads 2005-07-05
- How To Disable/Enable Lan Connection
- Hi All, Do u have Any Idea How to Disable/Enable LAN Connection ThroughProgrammatically or Using Command Prompt.... in Windows.....Try the 'netsh' command for programming LAN connections.Hi Hutchison, Already I tried with Netsh command but it is not working..... That Command is ******netsh...
- Tags: Command Prompt, Connection, Disable/Enable Lan, hardware, Hi, network, windows, ykmraju@...
- Q&A 2005-04-30
- Shortcut, Icons, Files, don't work.
- I made a change to the permissions in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT. I found out I changed the wrong item and when I tried to change it back it didn't work. My system boots and I can view the desktop, however I cannot open programs, files, utilities cannot run, etc. Therefore,...
- Tags: command prompt, disk, HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, No_Problem, permission, prompt, windows
- Q&A 2005-04-13
- Speedy directory navigation at the Command Prompt in Windows XP
- You can save yourself from ever having to type folder names at the Command Prompt simply by using [Tab]. Here's how. Stay on top of the latest XP tips and tricks with our free Windows XP newsletter, delivered each Thursday. Automatically sign up today!If you...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Greg Shultz, Command Prompt, folder name, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Folder, Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2005-04-04
