i can't double click my C drive. i have to right click and chohose explore ini order to open it..... what seems tto be the problem?
2007-03-07 17:30:26 · 1 answers · asked by engineerpat 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
see i am sending you some of the question and answers.see them.its a question paper with answers......................................
1. What happens to files deleted from the Recycle Bin?
A. Clusters are flushed.
B. The files are moved to C:WindowsTemp.
C. Sectors of hard drive are blanked/erased.
D. Associated entries in the FAT are removed.
Correct answer:d (Pointer to FAT have been removed)
2. Windows 2000 has been installed and no changes have been made to existing files and folders. By default, which of these extensions will be displayed in Windows Explorer? (choose three)
A. INI
B. INF
C. BIN
D. DLL
E. COM
Correct answer:a,b,d (Try to this in win2k, u will see it is correct)
3. Which GUI text editors can be used to edit the WIN.INI and AUTOEXEC.BAT? (choose two)
A. SYSPAD
B. NOTEPAD
C. SYSEDIT
D. REGEDIT
E. REGEDT32
Correct answer:b,c (Notepad can edit in win9x/nt/2k, sysedit too)
4. Scan disk checks and fixes ______. (choose two)
A. Tape dives.
B. Hard drives.
C. Floppy drives.
D. CD ROM drives.
E. DVD ROM drives.
answer:b,c
5. Where is the DIR command located?
A. C:/WINDOWS
B. COMMAND.COM
C. C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM
D. C:/WINDOWS/COMMAND
answer:b
6. Which Windows 2000 tools clean up old temporary Internet files? (choose three)
A. Disk Cleanup Wizard.
B. Temporary File Manager.
C. Internet Connection Wizard.
D. Control Panel, Internet Options.
E. Internet Explorer, Tools, Internet Options.
answer:a,d,e
7. Which command allows you to view or edit configuration files?
A. SYSEDIT
B. REGEDIT
C. CFGEDIT
D. AUTOEDIT
answer:a
8. What two utilities are best for editing the Windows 95 registry?
A. Edit
B. Regedit
C. Regedt32
D. Device Manager
E. Control Panel applets
answer:b,e
9. Which backup method is quickest and requires the least amount of backup storage space?
A. Daily
B. Normal
C. Differential
D. Incremental
answer:d
10. How is the disk defragmenter utility started in Windows 9x? (choose two)
A. Start, Programs, Defragmenter.
B. Right click on drive, click Disk Defragmenter.
C. Right click on drive, Properties, Tools, and Disk Defragmenter.
D. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter. E. Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter.
answer:c,d
11. Which file gets executed in Windows 95 when a user chooses to shut down and restart in DOS mode?
A. COMMAND.COM
B. CONFIG.SYS
C. DOSSTART.BAT
D. AUTOEXEC.BAT
answer:c
12. What information is monitored by the Windows 95 application, System Monitor?
A. Anti-virus applications.
B. Virtual memory.
C. Interrupt settings.
D. Hardware compatibility protocol.
E. Network clients and server information.
answer:b,e
13. Where are processes and background applications loaded? (choose two)
A. IO.SYS
B. WIN.INI
C. Registry
D. BOOT.ini
answer:b,c
14. Which of these volume types are supported by Windows 2000? (choose three)
A. Parity
B. Raid-5
C. Spanned
D. Mirrored
E. Switched
answer:b,c,d
15. Which of the following file systems are supported by Windows 2000? (choose three)
A. NFS
B. FSN
C. NTFS
D. HPFS
E. CDFS
F. FAT32
answer:c,e,f
16. You backup files on your NTFS partition using the Windows 2000 Backup utility. These files are then restored to a FAT32 partition. Which of the following file properties are retained? (choose two)
A. Encryption.
B. Permission.
C. Compressions.
D. File attributes.
E. Long file names.
answer:d,e
17. Which file determines the multiboot configuration of Windows 9x?
A. IO.SYS
B. SYSTEM.INI
C. MSDOS.SYS
D. CONFIG.SYS
answer:c
18. Which key strokes switch a user between simultaneously running applications in Windows?
A.
B.
C.
D.
answer:b
19. What type of file is the Windows 9x registry?
A. Flat text file.
B. Relational database.
C. Hierarchical database.
D. Spread sheet template.
answer:c
20. Which of these statements would be found in the autoexec.bat file?
A. FILES=40
B. PATH=C:X;
C. DOS=HIGH,UMB
D. DEVICE=HIMEM.SYS
answer:b
21. What is the proper command to install the Windows 2000 Recovery Console as a start up option if the CD Rom is Drive E?
A. E:i386SETUP.EXECONSOLE
B. E:i386CONSOLE.EXEINSTALL
C. E:i386WINNT32.EXECMDCONS
D. E:i386WIN2000.EXERECOVERY
answer:c
22. Converting a disk partition to FAT 32 with Drive Converter provides which of the following advantages over FAT16? (choose three)
A. Programs load faster.
B. Fewer resources required.
C. Greater file security allowed.
D. Drive mappings are more reliable.
E. Increase storage efficiencies.
answer:a,d,e
23. In which order do the following items boot?
A. POST, BIOS, GUI, MBR.
B. BOOT SECTOR, POST, MBR, GUI.
C. MBR, POST, BOOT SECTOR, GUI.
D. POST, BIOS, BOOT SECTOR, GUI.
answer:d
24. Which tasks should be performed before installing or upgrading software? (choose three)
A. Copy IO.SYS.
B. Backup .INI files.
C. Copy BOOTSEC.DOS.
D. Confirm OS compatibility.
E. Determine minimum memory required.
answer:b,d,e
25. What two GUI paths can be taken to rename a shared network printer (from within Windows 9x)
A. My Computer, Printers.
B. Start, Settings, Printers.
C. Start, Accessories, System Utilities, Printers.
D. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Printer Setup.
E. My Computer, Control Panel, System, Device Manager, Ports, Printers.
answer:a,b
26. In Windows9x, the System Configuration Editor is used to view an edit which of the following files? (choose three)
A. WIN INI
B. BOOT.INI
C. SYSTEM.INI
D. MS-DOS.SYS
E. CONFIG.SYS
answer:a,c,e
27. Which of the following operating systems are upgradable to Windows 2000 Professional? (choose two)
A. OS/2
B. WINDOWS 3.x
C. WINDOWS 9x
D. WINDOWS NT 4.0
E. WINDOWS FOR GROUPS 3.x
answer:c,d
28. You have just installed a new modem under Windows 98 and can no longer connect with your Internet service provider with the original Dialup Networking entry. What should you do?
A. Change the string to ATZ in modem properties.
B. Call your telephone company to report a dead line.
C. Configure the modem to use Dialup Networking.
D. Select the new modem from the Dialup Networking connection's properties.
answer:d
29. Your sound card is not working and appears with an exclamation point in the Device Manager on your Windows 95 computer. What should you do next? (choose two)
A. Ensure that the speakers are compatible.
B. Make sure the sound card is on IRQ14.
C. Select the default multimedia CODEC device.
D. Start the Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter from within Windows Help.
E. Select the properties of the sound card and examine the resources tab for conflicting resource settings.
answer:d,e
30. A customer is running Windows NT and has 20GBs of unformatted hard disk space. The customer wants to format the 20GB drive, move the data from his 5GB drive and label the 20GB drive as drive B. What Windows NT applet can perform all these tasks for him?
A. File Administrator
B. Partition Magic
C. Drive Administrator
D. Disk Administrator
answer:d
31. What files are required to make a Windows NT 4.0 boot diskette? (choose three)
A. NTLDR.
B. BOOT.INI.
C. MSDOS.SYS.
D. NTDETECT.COM.
E. OSLOADER.EXE.
Correct answer:a,b,d (OSLoader would be used on an NT install on RISC based processesors only)
32. What does an incremental backup do?
A. Full backup of all files.
B. Same as a differential backup.
C. Backs up only files that have increased in size.
D. Backs up all files that have the archived option turned on.
answer:d
33. What command creates an Emergency Repair Disk for Windows NT 4.0?
A. EBD.BAT
B. RDISK.EXE
C. ERD.EXE/S
D. Add/Remove Programs
answer:b (I saw some posted on braindumbs ERD.EXE <-- wrong, RDISK is the correct answer)
34. Which files must be present in the root directory of the system partition in order for Windows NT 4.0 to boot?
A. NTLDR, BOOT.INI, NT DETECT.COM.
B. IO.SYS, MS-DOS.SYS, NTLDR, SYSTEM.
C. IO.SYS, MS-DOS.SYS, BOOT.INI, COMMAND.COM.
D. NTLDR, COMMAND.COM, NTDETECT.COM, BOOT.INI.
answer:a ( The way to remeber this -- NT don't have Ms-Dos and Command.com - Eliminate B,C,D)
35. There are four critical components to Plug and Play: Operating system, BIOS, device drivers, and _______.
A. Scandisk
B. Data Keeper
C. Software peripherals
D. Hardware peripherals
answer:d
36. In the Windows 98 Device Manager, what does a black exclamation point on a yellow field next to a sound card indicate?
A. Sound card is installed but disabled.
B. Sound card is not functioning properly.
C. Sound card is present physically but Windows is not detecting it.
D. Driver for the sound card is installed but the sound card is not present physically.
answer:b
37. A custom application is conflicting with another application. What can you do to fix the problem temporarily on a Windows NT system?
A. Run MS Config.
B. Run REGEDT32.
C. Reinstall the application.
D. Run the application in a protected memory space.
answer: D
38. Your client wants to be able to share one Internet connection with other PCs. Which version of Windows 9x should be used?
A. Windows 98.
B. Windows 98 SE.
C. Windows 95 OSR2.
D. Windows 95 retail version.
answer:b ( on the test I have ...Windows2000 ---- correct answer are win2000 and win98se)
39. A client calls and tells you that after installing Windows 98 on a 11GB hard drive only 6.5GB are recognized. How can you fix this problem? (choose two)
A. Reinstall Windows 98 from the OEM CD.
B. Install Windows98 SE with large hard drive support.
C. Use fdisk.exe inside of windows 98 from DOS prompt.
D. Reformat the hard drive overlay that comes with the drive. E. Contact the mother board manufacturer for a BIOS upgrade.
answer:I choose b,d for this one --recheck this answer, i saw other post B,E. (wrong: A, not an O/S issue, can't reinstall; C, can't fdisk from inside win98; E isn't wrong, but I think D do come with the software like EZdrive to support it.
We still have issues on this one.....
40. A Windows 98 computer is having display-related problems. You need to adjust the graphics hardware acceleration so that you can troubleshoot the problem. From which location can you do this?
A. Control Panel, System, Performance, Graphics.
B. Control Panel, System, Display Settings, Graphics.
C. Control Panel, System, Device Manager, Properties, Graphics.
D. Control Panel, System, Hardware Profiles, Display Settings, Graphics.
answer:a --
41. A customer tries to log in to an Internet service provider and is repeatedly prompted to enter her username and password. Which of the following are possible causes? (choose two)
A. NetBEUI is not installed.
B. IPX/SPX is not installed.
C. The modem is not functioning.
D. Her account is no longer active.
E. She is using an incorrect username and password combination.
answer:d,e
42. A user's system is running slowly after installing a new application in Windows 98. What should be checked? (choose two)
A. Scan REG log.
B. Available system RAM.
C. Speed rating of RAM chips.
D. Rotation speed of hard drive.
E. Free space on the hard drive.
answer:b,e
43. How can you get a print out of the system configuration on a Windows 9x operating system?
A. From the System Monitor, click the print button.
B. From the Device Manager, click the print button.
C. From a DOS prompt type sys and press
D. From a DOS prompt type msdn and press
answer:b
44. After updating a device driver on a Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, the computer fails to boot to the GUI. What should you do to correct the problem?
A. Reload NT.
B. Run Scandisk and Disk Defragmenter.
C. Press F5 to enter safe mode and delete the last device installed.
D. Press the spacebar when the load last unknown good message appears.
answer:D
45. You have just installed a Windows 98 Workstation on your network but can't browse any other stations on the network. Client for the Microsoft networks is installed. What should you do to allow the workstation to browse the network?
A. Enable File and Printer sharing.
B. Verify the workstation's IP address.
C. Enable Browsing Services in the Control Panel.
D. Enable NetBIOS support.
answer:A
46. A client calls you and states that the taskbar is missing from Windows 98. It you check to see if it has not been hidden-that is not the problem. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
A. The system is running in Safe Mode.
B. The registry is corrupt and must be restored from the backup.
C. WIN.INI has been modified by a newly-installed application.
D. SYSTEM.INI has been damaged by a newly installed application.
answer:b ( I have this on the test also)
47. After installing a program on your Windows 2000 computer you receive the following error: "Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability Windows must restore the original versions of these files." Which feature of Windows 2000 causes this notification to appear?
A. Windows file protection.
B. Windows system guard.
C. Windows folder security.
D. Windows computer shield.
answer:a
48. You try to boot from diskette and receive the following error message, "BOOT: could not find NTLDR, please insert another disk." The disk was formatted under ______.
A. DOS.
B. Windows 98.
C. Windows 95.
D. Windows 2000.
answer:d
49. What should you do first when a print job is stalled in Windows NT 4.0?
A. Restart the PC.
B. Restart the spooler.
C. Try another printer cable.
D. Try another printer driver.
answer:b
50. A user uninstalled an application in Windows 98 and it still appears in the Start menu. How do you remove it? (choose two)
A. Shut down and reboot the PC.
B. Delete the item in the Device Manager.
C. Right click the menu item on the start menu and select Delete.
D. Right click the desktop and choose Display Properties, click Start Menu. E. Right click the taskbar, choose Properties and click Remove under Customize Start Menu.
answer:c,e
51. If a network card is physically installed in a Windows 98 computer and there is no network connectivity, what should you do to find out if the device is functioning correctly?
A. Run net config.
B. Look at the Device Manager.
C. Check Network Neighborhood.
D. Check Dialup Networking properties.
answer:b
52. Your customer calls and explains that he can't display an entire web page even though he has a 17 inch monitor. He has to use the scroll bars to go from right side to the left side. What change would you make to display settings. See exhibit. (Windows 9x display properties page appears).
A. Click Advanced and change to large font.
B. Click Advanced and change the screen size.
C. Slide the screen area bar over to 800 by 600.
D. Adjust contrast control until the screen has shrunk in size.
answer:c
53. On a Windows 9x computer, which actions can you take to print a document without spooling the print job?
A. Set the printer to full-duplex mode.
B. Set the printer to half-duplex mode.
C. Select 'Disable Spooler' in the Spool Settings dialog box.
D. Select 'Print directly to the printer' in the Spool Settings dialog box.
answer:d
54. A customer complains that Windows 9x frequently reports KERNEL32.DLL errors. To solve this delete _________ and reboot. It will recreate itself.
A. System folder.
B. KERNEL32.DLL.
C. Win386.swp file.
D. Windows directory.
answer:C
55. Which of the following can viruses infect? (choose three)
A. CD-ROM.
B. BOOT Sectors.
C. System files.
D. Network files.
E. Write protected floppy.
answer:b,c,d
56. A program requests memory that the memory manager can't provide in Windows 9x. This is referred to as a _______.
A. Page out.
B. Page fault.
C. Disk block.
D. Rap block.
answer:b
57. You see a dialog box on your Windows NT 4.0 workstation stating that Dr.Watson has detected an error and is creating a log file. Where can you find the file to review what has caused the error?
A. C:
B. C:WinNT
C. C:WinNTsystem
D. C:WinNTsystem32
answer:b
58. While trying to run a DOS application you receive an error message stating that the application does not run under Windows. Which option should you try first to resolve the problem?
A. Reload the DOS application from the MS-DOS command prompt.
B. Configure the setver command to allow you to run the DOS program.
C. Install a third party program that will allow you to run the DOS program.
D. Select 'Prevent this program from detecting Windows' in the advanced properties of the DOS application.
answer:d
59. Running Windows 98, you notice that the Device Manager does not list the CD-ROM drive's properties. The drive appears to be running flawlessly. What could be the problem?
A. A 16 bit (Safe Mode) driver is specified in the WIN.INI.
B. Wrong driver in WIN.INI.
C. Real mode driver in CONFIG.SYS.
D. Missing driver in AUTOEXEC.BAT.
answer:c <-- this is the correct answer, i saw some choose A: wrong because config.sys stored driver not win.ini
60. You just got a Windows NT stop error (full blue screen). How can you print an error message that was generated?
A. Do a print screen.
B. Reboot and edit the system log.
C. Reboot and open file 0000.chk.
D. Reboot and browse the temp folder.
answer:b
61. Which protocol needs to be installed for Internet access on a network?
A. TCP/IP
B. TELENT
C. IPX/SPX
D. Net BEUI
answer:a
62. Where can you change network identification in Windows 2000?
A. Device manager.
B. Network properties.
C. System properties.
D. Network and dial up connections.
correct answer:c (some may confuse with win9x, --2000 have everything in system properties instead of network porperties)
63. What is the name for a single user dialin mail server account?
A. POP.
B. FTP.
C. FTTP.
D. HTTPS.
answer:a (Wrong: B -- FTP is a file transfer protocol; C --there is no such thing FTTP; D, https\\ <--secure web protocol, only A associate with mail server)
64. Which of the following operating systems come with Internet connection sharing (ICS)? (choose two)
A. Windows 95
B. Windows 95 OSR2
C. Windows98
D. Windows 98SE
E. Windows 2000
F. Windows NT 4.0
answer:d,e
65. Which utility should be run in Windows NT 4.0 to get a computer's IP address?
A. TRACERT
B. NETSTAT
C. IPCONFIG
D. NBTSTAT
answer:c (in win2000 also........ipconfig /all will show everything)
66. Which command should you use to test connectivity to every router between your system and a destination system?
A. PING
B. ROUTE
C. TRACERT
D. WINPCFG
answer:c ( i saw similar question on the test...to test connectivity of other system ..use PING)
67. On a Windows 2000 client computer, which of the following methods can be used to map a drive letter? (Choose two)
A. Right click My Computer.
B. Right click Control Panel.
C. Right click My Network Places.
D. Right click Network and Dial-up Connection.
answer:a,c
68. If a Windows 2000 system is configured for TCP/IP and DHCP automatic addressing but does not find a DHCP server when booted, what will happen?
A. Windows 2000 will not be able to start the network.
B. System will switch automatically to Net BEUI protocol.
C. Automatic private IP addressing will be used to assign an address.
D. System will listen to the network to discover what range of addresses is being used and will assign an address in this range.
answer:a --- i saw some choose C (recheck this answer)
69. Which of the following network protocols are included with Windows 2000? (choose three)
A. XNS
B. DEC NET
C. NW LINK
D. NET BEUI
E. APPLE TALK
answer:c,d,e
70. Which service must be installed on a Windows NT 4.0 system to allow the Dialup network access?
A. Net BEUI.
B. IPX/SPX.
C. Remote access service.
D. Dialup Networking V 1.3.
answer:d
71. What type of memory stores data in a swap file on a hard drive?
A. High memory.
B. Virtual memory.
C. Extended memory.
D. Random access memory.
answer:b
72. In which directory are local user profile settings stored by default in Windows 2000?
A. C:USERS
B. C:NETLOGON
C. C:WIN NTUSER.DAT
D. C:Documents and Settings
answer:d
73. Why is the semicolon used when editing the win.ini file? (choose two)
A. Inserts a comment line.
B. Prevents a device driver from loading.
C. Connects to devices loading in Windows.
D. Pauses the WIN.INI file while loading Windows.
E. Enables peripheral devices where while loading Windows.
answer:a,b
74. How are hidden files unhidden in Windows 95?
A. Tools, Options, Show All Files.
B. Windows Explorer, View, Options, Show All Files.
C. Windows Explorer, File, Preferences, Unhide All Files.
D. Control Panel, Device Manager, File Attributes, Unhide.
answer:b
75. Which utility is used to partition a new hard drive in Windows 95?
A. Fdisk
B. Format
C. Partition Manager
D. Windows Explorer
answer:a
76. Which Windows 9x file can load device drivers?
A. BOOT.INI
B. MS-DOS.SYS
C. CONFIG.SYS
D. AUTOEXEC.BAT
answer:c
77. Which of these Windows 9x files are text files? (choose Three)
A. HIGH MEM.SYS
B. MS-DOS.SYS
C. CONFIG.SYS
D. SCAN DISK.LOG
E. COMMAND.COM
F. PROGRAMMES.EXE
answer:b,c,d
78. What must an IDE hard drive have in order for APC to boot?
A. Active partition
B. Passive partition
C. Dynamic partition
D. Extended partition
answer:a
79. Which of the following file extension types can be run from the command prompt? (choose three)
A. .EXE
B. .BAT
C. .DLL
D. .COM
E. .RUN
answer:a,b,d
80. What does virtual memory do?
A. Uses hard disk space for extra memory
B. Uses shared parallel processor memory
C. Borrows memory from other systems on the network
D. Uses video and NIC address space and shares available memory with other systems on the network
answer:a
81. Which command can be used to remove an NTFS volume if the PC that contains it no longer has Windows NT 4 installed?
A. MOVE
B. FDISK
C. FORMAT
D. DELTREE
answer:b
82. A user accidentally deleted the file dialer.exe from the Windows directory. Which command is used to restore this one file from a Windows 9x installation CD?
A. COPY
B. X COPY
C. X COPY32
D. EXTRACT
answer:d
83. Which of the following are ways to set the system time? (choose three)
A. Command prompt, 'time'.
B. Device Manager, select Clock.
C. Control Panel, select Date/Time.
D. Taskbar properties, 'show clock.'
E. Double-click on the clock in the system tray.
answer:a,c,e
84. Which types of disks does Windows 2000 support? (choose two)
A. Basic
B. Primary
C. Dynamic
D. Static
E. Extended
answer:a,c
85. Which types of profiles can be used on a Windows 2000 Professional client? (choose three)
A. Local
B. Static
C. Roaming
D. Dynamic
E. Mandatory
answer:a,c,e
86. Where within the Windows 2000 GUI can users be prevented from installing unsigned device drivers?
A. Local Users and Groups, Drivers.
B. Hardware Profiles, Device Driver.
C. Device Manager, Computer Name.
D. System Properties, Hardware, Signing.
answer:d
87. What tool can be used to fix cross-linked files in Windows 9x?
A. CHKDSK
B. DEFRAG
C. SCANDISK
D. DRIVESPACE
answer:c
88. Where is Disk Management located within Windows 2000?
A. Control Panel
B. Device Manager
C. Administrative Tools
D. Computer Management
answer:d
89. What files can be edited with SYSEDIT in Windows 9x? (choose two)
A. IO.SYS
B. WIN.INI
C. MS-DOS.SYS
D. COMMAND.COM
E. AUTOEXEC.BAT
answer:b,e
90. Scandisk.ini is an initialization file used by Scandisk to ______.
A. Hold Undo information.
B. Store its operating settings.
C. Store the location of system files.
D. Store corrupt sectors detected on the disk.
answer:b
91. Which software applications are likely to interfere with a drive defragmenter? (choose two)
A. Login prompts.
B. Video drivers.
C. Screen savers.
D. NT Virus software.
E. Background wallpaper.
answer:c,d
92. Home/office desk, presentation, and portable/laptop are examples of what?
A. Users profiles.
B. System profiles.
C. Hardware profiles.
D. Power option settings.
answer:d
93. What IRQs are assigned first?
A. BIOS configured.
B. Windows 9x legacy.
C. Hardware configured.
D. Windows 9x Plug and Play.
answer:a
94. What does a differential backup do?
A. Complete backup of all files.
B. Back up of files with the archive bit turned off.
C. Backs up files that differ from the first full back up.
D. Backs up all selected files that have changed since the last full backup.
answer:c
95. What must you do to make a Windows 98 system dual boot with Windows 2000 within a single partition?
A. Install Windows 2000 in NTFS.
B. Install Windows 2000 in FAT 32.
C. Delete any FAT32 partitions and install.
D. Run Windows 2000 Setup: Dual Boot version.
answer:b
96. Where can you start the Device Manager in Windows 2000? (choose two)
A. Computer manager.
B. System applet in Control Panel.
C. Services tool on the Administrative Tools menu.
D. The event form on the Administrative Tools menu.
E. Computer Management applet within Administrative tools in Control Panel.
answer:b,e
97. Windows 9x Safe Mode uses what generic video driver?
A. VGA
B. DNOAL
C. SVGA
D. MCGA
answer:a
98. What is the correct order that DOS-level boot files are processed in Windows 9x?
A. MSDOS.SYS, IO.SYS, CONFIG.SYS, COMMAND.COM, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
B. IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, COMMAND.COM, CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
C. IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, COMMAND.COM, AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS.
D. IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, CONFIG.SYS, COMMAND.COM, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
answer:d (IO.sys alway boot first, then MsDOS.sys to choose O/S to boot **if u have dual boot***, config.sys load driver, command.com to boot, autoexact to execute)
99. What is the minimum number of partitions needed to fully utilize a 5GB hard drive under Windows 95 Service Release 2?
A. 1.
B. 2.
C. 3.
D. 4.
answer:a (need only 1 partion to install -- Win95 OSR2 uses FaT32 )
100. To create a Startup disk for Windows 9x open the Add/Remove Programs applet and click 'Create Disk' from the ______.
A. Install tab.
B. Create Disk tab.
C. Startup Disk tab.
D. Windows Setup tab.
answer:c
101. Which of the following are required NT 4 start up files? (choose two)
A. NTLDR
B. BOOT.INI
C. NTFS32.BIN
D. WIN NT 32.INI
E. AUTOEXIT.BAT.
answer:a,b
102. Which of the following files need to be included on a boot diskette for Windows 9x to enable CD-ROM support? (choose three)
A. BOOT.INI
B. CDHLP.SYS
C. MSCDEX.EXE
D. COMMAND.COM
E. AUTOEXEC.BAT
answer:c,d,e
103. What mode is used to install a printer that does not have a driver and is not included in the list of printers block?
A. Manual mode
B. Network mode
C. Emulation mode
D. Diagnostic mode
answer:a
104. Which of the following are bypassed in Safe Mode? (choose three)
A. Modem driver.
B. CONFIG.SYS.
C. AUTOEXEC.BAT.
D. Generic VGA driver.
E. Floppy drive support.
answer:a,b,c
105. How do you rearrange Start Menu programs in Windows 9x?
A. Click Start and choose Arrange.
B. Click the corresponding applet in the Control Panel.
C. Right-click on the Start button and select Explore.
D. Right-click on the desktop and choose Start Menu.
answer:c
106. Your customer calls and complains that sometimes the icons on his desktop look different. But after rebooting they return to normal. What shortcut can you offer him?
A.
B.
C.
D.
answer:d
107. A client calls for service on a Windows 9x system. A video card and drivers were installed and now Windows will not start. What should be done first?
A. Replace monitor cabling.
B. Reinstall the monitor bonus software.
C. Delete the video divers from the system directory.
D. Start computer in Safe Mode and change the video driver to standard VGA.
answer:d
108. Windows 9x/2000 menus designate a hot key with what character type?
A. Fleshing
B. Bold face
C. ItalicS
D. Underscore
answer:d ( I saw this on my exam)
109. What command switch should you type after a DOS command to get a list of switches available for the particular command as well as an explanation of what they do?
A. /?
B. /#
C. /*
D. /&
answer:a
110. A technician needs to convert a FAT16 partition to NTFS from a DOS prompt. Which command should the technician use?
A. SYS C:A:C:
B. FDISK/MBR
C. FORMAT C:/S
D. CONVERT C:/FS:NTFS
answer:d
111. When a customer calls in and says 'My system will not boot. It was fine this morning but now its saying that it can't find the operating system,' which questions should you ask first? (choose two)
A. Have any files been deleted?
B. Are you using the same keyboard?
C. Are using a different computer?
D. Are any floppy disks in the floppy drive?
E. Is the floppy disk drive a 5 1/4 or 3 1/2 drive?
answer:a,d
112. You purchase a new laptop. It comes with a port replicator, which you plan to use while at home. How do you ensure that the port replicator is enabled while at home, and ignored while travelling?
A. Install the port replicator's drivers.
B. Plug and Play will automatically make this recognition.
C. Enable Hardware Profiles.
D. Enable port replicator auto-detect in the BIOS.
answer:c
113. Your client reports that he is running Windows 98 and has a 2GB hard drive. It is formatted as FAT16; he is nearly out of disk space. What is the simplest and quickest way to increase his disk space?
A. Convert the drive to FAT32.
B. Run the Space Recovery utility.
C. Replace the hard drive with a larger one.
D. Back up the data, format the drive and restore the data.
answer:a
114. A user on your company's network has worked for several hours on a document that was retrieved from the network. The document was saved several times by clicking the Save icon. After returning from an absence, the user finds his computer indicating a fatal write error. Why?
A. The network drive is read only.
B. The user's hard drive has crashed.
C. The file is restricted to administrative use.
D. The users disconnected from the network drive.
answer:d
115. After installing a new local printer, you print a test page. All of the printed text is in printer code and the printer prints several additional blank pages. What are the possible causes? (choose two)
A. Printer snake virus.
B. Wrong printer driver.
C. Overloaded paper tray.
D. Unsecured/loose printer cable.
E. High printer resolution settings.
answer:b,d
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A-Z
Cabinet Files - Restore
From Start, Run, type "msconfig" without the quotes. Click the expand button lower right. You can then expand and extract to any location. Detailed version:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type "msconfig" (without the quotation marks), and then click OK.
3. Click Expand File.
4. In the "File to restore" box, type the name of the file that you want to restore.
5. In the "Restore from" box, type the path to the Windows XP .cab file from which you want to restore the file, or click
Browse From to locate the Windows XP .cab file.
NOTE: The Windows XP .cab files are stored in the I386 folder on the Windows XP compact disc (CD).
6. In the "Save file in" box, type the path to which you want the new file extracted, or click Browse To to locate the folder
that you want.
7. Click Expand.
8. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart.
Description and Explanation of a Cabinet File
Cab Files Treated as Folders
XP treats Cab files like folders, to stop this type regsvr32 /u cabview.dll at the command prompt (Start/Run/CMD)
To reverse it type regsvr32 cabview.dll.
Cab Files Install and Relocate
1. Insert your windows XP CD.
2. Click on, Perform Additional Tasks.
3. Click on, Browse this CD.
4. Look for the I386 folder, right click on the folder and copy.
5. Get into, My Computer and create a unique folder.
6. Right click on your new folder and paste.
Then alter the source path: Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
In the right pane, double click SourcePath and type in exactly, the path to where the cab files can be found. (The folder to where the cab files have been copied to). Registry, exit.
Caps - Show File and Folder Names Using the Correct Case
Some versions of Windows will attempt to adjust the capitalization of files and folders that are in all uppercase to make them more visually pleasing. For example, if you create a folder named "C:\ALLINCAPS" Windows will actually display it as "C:\Allincaps". This feature can be disabled using this tweak.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called "DontPrettyPath" and set it to equal "1" to display the file using their original capitalization or "0" to adjust the caps. Restart Windows for the change to take effect.
Cdaudio.Exe
Cdaudio.exe May Cause an Error Message
CD - Backup
HOW TO: Back Up Information to a CD
Recorded CD-ROM Is Missing Files or Folders, or Is Unreadable
Q: Will XP Pro allow me to back up various files and folders daily be adding only newer or changed files or do I have to
copy the entire folder each time I back up?
A: You will need to use packet writing software to format the CD-R/W first. Common packet writing programs are the latest versions of Direct CD (bundled with Easy CD Creator and is not available as a stand alone program but can be install as such www.roxio.com ) InCD (available as a stand a lone program from www.nero.com ) DLA ( comes bundled with the retail version of RecordNow Max or Click n Burn from http://www.stompinc.com/index.phtml?stp it is available as a stand a
lone product only if you own an HP writer and can be downloaded from the HP site).
XP's native burning software is mastering software. You can not do a one step write to a CD. You must send the file to a caching area and then select the option to Write to CD. You also can not save directly to the CD Writers drive letter. You need to save to the location of the cache. It is found here "C:\Documents and Settings\
CD - Files Ready to be Written to the CD (message box keeps appearing)
Default storage is here: Documents and Settings\
If you are using TweakUI, go to My Computer/Special Folders see what is set for CD Burning. Make sure it is set to a folder and not a drive.
When the balloon appears: There are two commands to the left of the displayed files. One is Copy to CD and the other is Delete Temporary Files.
If you click Delete Temporary Files, the files listed in the box will disappear. This will not erase the files from your hard drive, it simply removes them from being copied to the CD.
CD-CD-RW
CD-R Drive or CD-RW Drive Is Not Recognized As a Recordable Device
HOW TO: Erase Files From a CD-RW Disc
CD-Rom
CD-Rom and DVD Articles and Burning Issues
You cannot view the files on a CD or DVD in Windows Explorer:
Close Windows Explorer. Go to Start/Control Panel/Double click System/Hardware/Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM. Click the appropriate device, and then click Uninstall on the Action menu.
When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, click OK. On the Action menu, click Scan for hardware changes. Quit Device Manager and Control Panel.
You Cannot View the Files on a Disc After You Replace a CD-R or CD-RW Drive with a DVD or CD-ROM Drive
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Missing After You Install Windows XP
"Incorrect Function" Error Message When You Access the CD-ROM Drive, DVD-ROM Drive, or CD-RW Drive
CD Recording software will cause Windows to become unstable. Windows has prevented these drivers from loading.
Recorded CD-ROM Is Missing Files or Folders, or Is Unreadable
Restore AutoPlay Icon
CD-ROM Access Is Missing - Error Code 31, Code 32, Code 19, or Code 39 After You Remove Easy CD Creator
CD Rom or DVD Not Listed in Explorer/My Computer
Save the file to your hard drive. Navigate to where you saved it and double click the file. A confirmation dialog will appear when the script is done. You may need to reboot for the change to take effect. Download.
Can't download while playing a CD or running/watching a DVD movie? Disable digital CD playback.
CD-Rom - Explore
Right-click the "Start" button and click "Explore CD-Rom". To do this: Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CLASSES\Directory\shell\Explore CD-Rom
@=""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CLASSES\Directory\shell\Explore CD-Rom\command
@="c:\\windows\\EXPLORER.EXE /e,x:" (Where x is the letter to your CD-Rom).
CD-Rom - Incorrect Contents
When you view the contents of a CD-ROM in Windows Explorer, you can see the name of the CD-ROM in the left pane, and the folders are displayed in the right pane. However, after you remove the CD-ROM and insert a different CD-ROM, the right pane may still display the folders from the first CD-ROM even though the left pane correctly displays the name of the new CD-ROM.
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods: Manually refresh Windows Explorer by pressing F5 or by clicking Refresh on the View menu in Windows Explorer. Or do not use Folder view in Windows Explorer.
Incorrect Contents Are Displayed in Windows Explorer
CD-Rom - Listen To CDs Without A Click
Since the advent of Microsoft’s Windows Media Player, playing an audio CD has been a click-free task. However, after installing WinXP, when you insert an audio CD for the first time, the Audio CD dialog box appears. The Play Audio CD Using Windows Media Player is already highlighted, so there’s no need to click it. But before you click OK, click the checkbox next to Always Do The Selected Action. This will restore CD playing to its former click-free glory. Click OK and the CD will play.
CD-Rom Stops Auto-playing
Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services/Shell Hardware Detection/Return this service to Automatic.
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet\Services\Cdrom
AutoRun = 1
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Enable CD AutoPlay for Pro or Home (Line 10)
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Other Auto Play options here under (A) AutoPlay and (C) CD-Roms
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If you are using TweakUI/My Computer/AutoPlay
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
Restore AutoPlay Icon (Line 17)
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Restore AutoPlay Handlers (Line 99)
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CD-Rom Backup
HOW TO: Back Up Information to a CD
Recorded CD-ROM Is Missing Files or Folders, or Is Unreadable
CD-Rom Burning
Burning CDs in Windows XP
How to Use the Built in CD Burning in Windows XP
Compact Disc Recorded in Windows XP Is Missing Files or Folders, or Is Unreadable
CD-Rom Burning - Add to Autoplay Options
Add Your CD Burning Program to AutoPlay Actions
TweakUI/My Computer/AutoPlay/Handlers/Edit
CD-Rom Burning - Disable
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Policies\Explorer
Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called 'NoCDBurning' and edit the value according to
0 = Allow CDR, 1 = Disable CDR.
CD-Rom Burning - Disable Native CD burning in XP
Right click the CD in My Computer/Properties/Recording/Uncheck "Enable CD recording on this drive."
Disable Native CD Burning and Allow Limited Users Access to CD Burning
CD-Rom Burning - Allow limited users access to CD Burning:
To allow Limited User's to burn CD's, click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT. Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Look in the right pane for AllocateDASD and double click the entry. Set the value to 2.
On PRO, this is exposed in Local Security Policy under Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options
"Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media"
For XP Pro, you can do this by clicking Start, Run and entering SECPOL.MSC.
Go to Local Policies, Security Options, look in the right pane for Devices: Allowed to Format and eject removable media. Set this option to Administrators and Interactive Users.
Or use this regedit: CD Burning for Limited Users
CD-Rom or DVD Disappeared
Remove the Upperfilters and Lowerfilters values completely from the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to the branch indicated above, locate the Upperfilters and Lowerfilters values. Right click each and select Delete.
If you desire, you can right click on the {4D36E965..........} branch and select Export. This will create a REG file that can be re-imported should you find a need to.
You may also want to delete the following 4 Registry keys, as per the instructions above:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdr4_2K
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdralw2k
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdudf
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UdfReadr
Or apply this manual edit: Save the file below to your hard drive. Navigate to where you saved it and double click the file. A confirmation dialog will appear when the script is done. You may need to reboot for the change to take effect.
CD Rom or DVD Not Listed in Explorer/My Computer
Your registry might be corrupted. (Code 19)
CD-ROM Access Is Missing and Messages Error Code 31, Code 32, Code 19, or Code 39 After You Remove Easy CD Creator : http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;;Q314060
NOTE : If you are getting a code 39 message, it may be that additional third-party filter drivers were added to UpperFilters and LowerFilters values in addition to Adaptec filter drivers. In that case, you may try to remove the non-Adaptec filter drivers first, leaving the Easy Creator filters in place to see if the Code 39 goes away. If you still receive an error code 39, 32, or 31 message, remove the Upperfilters and Lowerfilters values completely in the preceding key.
CDR-CDRW
When you attempt to record (burn) data to a compact disc recordable (CD-R) drive or compact disc rewritable (CD-RW) drive, you may not have the option to send data to the CD-ROM drive. To resolve this issue, edit the Windows registry to identify the CD-R drive or CD-RW drive as a recordable drive. To do this, follow these steps.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Expand the following registry subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CD Burning\Drives
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type backup of drives key, and then click Save .
NOTE: You can restore this registry subkey by double-clicking the backup of drives key.reg file that you saved.
In the left pane of the Registry Editor window, click the Volume{ GUID } folder under Drives , where GUID is a 32-character hexadecimal globally unique identifier.
NOTE: If you have more than one CD-ROM drive in the computer, an additional Volume{ GUID } folder is listed for each drive.
In the right pane of the Registry Editor window, double-click Drive Type.
In the Value data box, type 1 or 2 , depending on the drive type, and then click OK. The drive type should be 1 if it is a CD-R and 2 if it is a CD-RW.
Quit Registry Editor.
Click Start , and then click My Computer.
Under Devices with Removable Storage , right-click the CD-R drive or CD-RW drive, and then click Properties on the shortcut menu that appears.
If the Recording tab is displayed, the drive is successfully recognized by Windows as a recordable device.
Click Cancel .
NOTE: If you have more than one CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, or CD-RW drive in the computer and the Recording tab is not displayed, an incorrect drive may have been configured as "recordable" in the Windows registry. To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:
Follow steps 1 through 9 to edit the Drive Type value of the Volume{ GUID } folder whose value you previously changed.
In the Value data box, type 3 , and then click OK. The drive type value of 3 indicates that the drive is a standard CD-ROM and is not writable.
In the left pane of the Registry Editor window, click the next Volume{ GUID } folder.
Follow steps 7 through 8 to change the Value data entry to 1 or 2 , depending on the drive type.
Quit Registry Editor, and then follow steps 10 through 12 to confirm that the Recording tab is displayed in the properties dialog box of the CD-R drive or CD-RW drive.
Note that this may not work in all cases. This is only a workaround in a situation where the CD-R drive or CD-RW drive is capable of functioning in Windows XP and for some reason has been misidentified. If the drive is not on the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL), the drive may not work with the built-in CD copying functionality, regardless of this registry setting.
CD-R Drive or CD-RW Drive Is Not Recognized As a Recordable Device
CD-RW
HOW TO: Erase Files From a CD-RW Disc
Compact Disc Recorded in Windows XP Is Missing Files or Folders or Is Unreadable
Certifications
Free Practice Exams for A+, MCSA, MCSE - 70-215, 70-270, 220-302
Change Default Directory for Installing Applications in the Program Files folder:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version
Name: ProgramFilesDir
Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
Value: C:\Program Files default
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Increase Internet Explorer Downloads to 10 (Line 55)
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Change User Pictures
Default Pictures are stored here:
Windows Explorer\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
Restore User Default Pictures (Line 58)
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HOW TO: Add or Change a User's Picture in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q292434
How to Add a Specific Picture
Find a picture you are interested in using and use Save As to download and/or move the picture in question to your My Pictures Folder. Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you want to use, then click Open.
Summary of an image is 48x48/71 dpi, depth 24.
Note: If you have disabled Picture and Fax Viewer by using regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll, you will not be able to change the picture. To restore, go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 shimgvw.dll
How to Add or Change a User's Picture
Restore User Default Pictures
Check Disk - Disk Checking Runs Upon Boot
Check Disk runs on every boot: Note - I have seen this happen when Windows File Protection has either been disabled or not allowed to run upon canceling the bootup Check Disk.
Suggestions and Checkpoints:
Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: fsutil dirty query c:
(Modify the drive letter accordingly)
If it comes back as dirty, it hasn't cleared. For more information go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: CHKNTFS /?
Option: From a command prompt type chkntfs /D and then reboot, a chkdsk should run but not again on next boot.
This edit does not work for all users, circumstances depending:
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To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.
Chkdsk Runs Each Time That You Start Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q316/5/06.asp
Checkpoint:
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Highlight the Winlogon file.
In the list look for "SFCScan", this should be set to (0) if it is set to (1) the scan will happen at every boot.
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
Look for the REG_MULTI_SZ value with the following name: BootExecute. This value contains commands that will be executed at startup. The default value is: autocheck autochk *
After scheduling one or more chkdsks, the entry will contain one or more autochk lines. Delete each of these lines and put the default one in place.
If you always want a check to be performed at startup, change the value to: autocheck autochk /f *
If you don't want any checks to be performed, delete all autocheck entries.
Last checkpoint: Modify as needed:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\cleanuppath
Registry entry should read: %SystemRoot%\system32\cleanmgr.exe /D %c
How to schedule a CHKDSK on every boot
Chkdsk Runs Each Time That You Start Computer After Upgrade to Windows XP
Scandisk after a Bad Shutdown - Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: CHKNTFS/T:4
Where 4 is the amount of waiting time.
Automating Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows
An Explanation of CHKDSK and the New /C and /I Switches
Use the scheduler and run chkdsk with the automatic switches for unattended operation (chkdsk /? will list the options for you). To open Scheduled Tasks, click Start, click All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks. You can also use TweakUI to automatically login if you have logged off the system to allow chkdsk access.
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Disk Cleanup freezes during the Compressed File Phase: This edit correct the problem:
Disk Cleanup - Compressed Old Files Freezes (Line 48)
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To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.
How to Automate the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315246
Classic Color Palettes
Choose among Windows XP's color palettes: Right click the desktop, select Properties, click the Appearance tab, and choose a new palette under Color Scheme. At the time of this writing, using Windows XP RC1, the only choices available other than the default blue were olive green and silver.
For a larger selection of palettes, and if you don't mind giving up the "new-and-improved" feel of Windows XP, select Windows Classic under Windows and Buttons. Now click the down arrow under Color Scheme and you'll see lots of choices. Select any one to see what it looks like in the preview area, then click OK to apply it.
Classic Start Menu
If you've been used to previous versions of Windows, you'll notice some big changes when you click the Start button. If you like the new layout, then great. But if you don't, feel free to go back to the familiar. Right click the Start button (or a blank area of the Start menu) and select Properties. On the Start Menu tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, select Classic Start Menu, then click OK.
Classic Start Menu - Force Use
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Policies\Explorer. Value Name: NoSimpleStartMenu, Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value), Value Data: (1 = force classic menu, 0 = default). Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called 'NoSimpleStartMenu' and edit the value according to the settings below. Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.
Both edits can be downloaded from here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Classic View
Click Start, Run and enter CONTROL. You should get an Explorer window with the Common Tasks pane. At the top is the option to Switch to Category view. If you don't get the Common Tasks pane, click on the Folders button on the Toolbar.
Common Tasks View - Disable or Enable (Line 78)
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Control Panel - Classic or Category View (Line 145)
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To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.
Cleaning Up XP
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315
Download each and run:
Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
VX2 Cleaner:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/plugins/vx2cleaner.shtml or:
http://tools.zerosrealm.com/VX2Finder.exe
Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8
CWShredder (Line 313)
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Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
Tip: Browser Hijack and Malware Removal Forums
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?c=19
How to obtain the most effective support
http://www.net-integration.net/tools/procedure.html
Spyware, Thiefware, Browser Hijackers, etc. Parasites Forum
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?s=7dc481729338294fb5d64090b77ef364&showtopic=9882
BHODemon: http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm
Download: http://www.definitivesolutions.com/files/BHODemon10Setup.exe
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware. It prevents it from ever being installed.
http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
Custom Entries for SpywareBlaster
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/blaster.htm
Download.Ject Payload Detection and Removal Tool
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=FC84B8B5-A64D-4837-B65F-96925A514F71&displaylang=en
Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
This link has some of the above listed for quick downloads:
http://www.lurkhere.com/~nicefiles/
Tutorials on how to use them in detail:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutsection=38
Manual Checkpoints:
Go to Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove - Uninstall obvious added programs.
Added info for later:
Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove
If you receive any type of error message while attempting to delete or remove:
a. Open the Task Manager, end process on said.
b. Go to Start/Run/msconfig/Startup (uncheck all seem able problematic listings) to get
the exact location(s) read the path to each and delete the entries.
To do so, move the glider over to read. If that doesn't offer enough viewable
information, run the program below and read the log file:
Windows XP Startup Program Tracker - MVP Doug Knox
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/StartupTracker3.zip
More info for later:
Clear Disabled Items from Msconfig Startup (Line 148)
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c. Go to Start/Run/msconfig/Services. Place a check in the box that reads: Hide All
Microsoft Services, then evaluate the list left. For troubleshooting measures, uncheck all
of them. And/or: Start/Run/services.msc and stop/disable the Service(s) in question.
Tip: To Delete a Service
In Services take note of the Service Name (not the display name). Then go to Start/Run/CMD
and type in: sc delete
Or: Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
Locate the Service in the list. Delete it, reboot.
For a list of legitimate XP Services:
Black Viper's Windows XP Home and Professional Services Configurations:
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
d. Check your Startup Folder (right click the Start button/Expore All Users...) for the
same.
e. In very rare cases, there can be an added: Windows/Run here: Start/Run/msconfig/Win.ini
If this is present, uncheck what is listed there.
f. Again, rare but some add Load and Run in the key below: Most times left blank, delete both of them.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
Advanced:
Go to Start/Run/regedit and navigate to these keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
Delete anything listed here that you don't normally need or have placed yourself and/or is
set pragmatically to run upon boot. Note: These are often third party iconized programs
that are placed in the Notification Area.
Tip: Run, RunOnce, RunServices, RunServicesOnce and Startup
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q179/3/65.asp
Added info for later:
Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na
NOTE: Messenger Service pop-ups are not the same as Spyware, etc pop-ups. More info here:
You need to turn turn on the firewall.
To disable the Messenger Service:
Go to Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click the Messenger Service and change Automatic to Disabled, then click the Stop button.
Or use this automated edit:
Disable Messenger Service (Line 95)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Home PC Firewall Guide
http://www.firewallguide.com/
More information and options here on using a Firewall:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#ms
Update: Quick Launch - As of late, the removal of wsaupdater.exe causes the Quick Launch toolbar to not
remain checked/present nor retains the sort order. To correct, verify your values here:
Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
In the right pane under Userinit, Change the key to read:
C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe,
Once done, run the Taskbar Repair (clickable link on page) and/or Quick Launch repair from here, then the add on edit.
Update: Quick Launch: Gives error message, Cannot Create Toolbar
Either download the file from here or run my utility listed below it to correct.
Note: If you already had my utility downloaded, you will need to re-download for the added fix.
Cannot Create Toolbar - Quick Launch (Line 296)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! Quick Launch - Repair
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
Save Settings on Exit (Line 54)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes
to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by right clicking on the file and
selecting Edit.
Another checkpoint:
In Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View make sure all of your System files are viewable. Once done, right click
the Quick Launch task bar/Open Folder. Verify that desktop.ini is present. If not, create one and place it there.
Example (modify as needed) for the others:
[LocalizedFileNames]
Launch Internet Explorer Browser.lnk=@xpsp1res.dll,-11003
Windows Media Player.lnk=@C:\WINNT\inf\unregmp2.exe,-4
Show Desktop.scf=@xpsp2res.dll,-6100
Navigate to this key, delete it, refresh:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Favorites\Links
Go to Start/Run and type in each of these separately and hit ok.
regsvr32 msdxm.ocx
regsvr32 browseui.dll
regsvr32 shell32.dll
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll
Toolbars missing in Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/ToolbarRepair.Exe
Restore Search/Address Bar to XP Default
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
Restore Toolbars: Toolbars Greyed Out or Missing
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/toolbarsgreyedout.reg
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
In IE - Go to Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and uncheck: Enable third party browser extensions.
If still nothing: Disable all third party programs and/or:
How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP
How to Use Clean Boot Troubleshooting for Windows XP
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_conflicts.htm
Then try again.
Lastly: If none of the above has helped:
Enable Reinstallation of Internet Explorer or OE (Line 114)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Then re-install IE - Go to Start/Run, and type :
"rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\inf\ie.inf"
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q318378
Note: Many Zone Alarm users have stated that this happened after the latest update.
If your case is more extreme from the above mentioned .exe, thus resulting in your not
being able to select a user nor log into Windows XP:
Verified by Rick Lewis:
Place your XP CD in and navigate to the Recovery Console.
Tip: HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307654
At the prompt: Change the C:\Windows prompt to: C:\Windows\System32 and copy
userinit.exe to wsaupdater.exe
Reboot into Safe Mode, go to Start/Run/Regedit, navigate to the key below and
and modify/change Userinit: from wsaupdater.exe, to userinit.exe,
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT
\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Other than that: Go to Start/Run and type in: %SystemRoot%\Debug\UserMode\Userenv.log
Added info:
Recovering XP using the Recover Console (Line 333) Right hand side:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Update: CWS Hijacker disables cleaners. Workaround by 3bentarrows:
The way to remove the registry key is not obvious. If you just delete it from regedit, since the trojan
DLL is loaded, it will re-add it right back. (Try it. Delete the AppInit_DLLs registry key and hit F5.
Notice that it's added right back by the trojan).
Go to Start/Run/regedit and navigate to this key:
1. Rename the HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows folder to Windows2.
2. Now delete the AppInit_DLLs key under the Windows2 folder.
3. Hit F5 and notice that AppInit_DLLs doesn't come back.
4. Rename the Windows2 folder back to Windows.
Now that AppInit_DLLs is gone, run the latest Adaware 6 to remove the trojan for good. Reboot your machine.
Check the registry and make sure AppInit_DLLs is still gone. Your computer should be free of this for good now.
Or download and merge this edit from MVP Mike Burgess:
RepairAppInit.reg
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairAppInit.reg
Tip: common edits needed after running cleaners:
EXE and LNK Fix for Windows XP - Line 12
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Tip: For all other File Association Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
Reset IE Search back to XP Default (Line 229)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore/Repair Toolbars in IE and/or Windows Explorer (Line 3)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore All Tabs under Internet Options (Line 268)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore Start Button, Desktop and Taskbar to XP Default:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
More registry fixes here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Just for your information:
To get a better idea of some of the types and definitions:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware.
For a list of Known Spyware: http://virgolamobile.50megs.com/spyware/spyware.htm
Adware, Spyware and other unwanted "malware" - and how to remove them:
http://cexx.org/adware.htm
If you have unwanted programs loading and bugging you at startup, here's how to get rid of
them. http://cexx.org/startup.htm
Virus Encyclopedia: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html
Virus Descriptions: Alphabetical List - http://ve.nod32.ch/
Hoax Description Databases: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
and http://www.f-secure.com/news/hoax.htm
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites - MVP Mike Burgess
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
NOTE: Special thanks to David Candy for his help with the continuing research in this area/matter.
Clear History
Temp Files: IE/Tools/Internet Options/Delete Temporary Internet Files
Temp Files: C:\Documents and Settings\
Cookies: C:\Documents and Settings\
History: C:\Documents and Settings\
Typed URL's: Start/Run/Regedit: Open your registry and find the key below and delete any value you want to remove.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs
Clearing History May Not Remove Pages You Visited Today in Internet Explorer
Clear Recent File Lists
Prevent History of Typed URL's and Prevent Document History Registry Edits
Removes your Internet history in Internet Explorer and Netscape. Clears the address list drop-down, cached files, history and cookies. In Windows it clears the TEMP folder and Recycle Bin, the run history, recent documents, and find files history. It also deletes locked files ("index.dat" and files that are in use by applications). Clean out Usage Tracks in Windows
Clear Recent MRU
Clear Recent File Lists in XP (Typed URL's, Media Player Play List, Run Commands, Search History...). Download here.
Clear Search History
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant\ACMru. Delete the key. To prevent keeping a history altogether, right click ACMru/Permissions/Deny all users and groups listed.
Clear Search History under Search (Line 24)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Clear Recent File Lists - Clears Search History
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/ClearRecent.Exe
Clear System Restore Points
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Cleanup. "More Options" tab, see the option to delete all but the last restore point.
Clear Type
Microsoft ClearType
Clear Type - Active Clear Type on the Welcome Screen
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_USERS/.DEFAULT/Control Panel/Desktop. In the right pane, right click "FontSmoothingType", modify, change the value to 2.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Name: NoCommonGroups
Data Type: dword
Value: 00000001
A value of 1 hides the common groups, a value of 0 displays them.
Clock - Hide
On the right side of your Windows XP Taskbar, you see a clock and a number of notification icons (also known as the "tray" of the Taskbar in previous versions of Windows). Unlike its predecessors, Windows XP provides a number of options for customizing this "Notification Area."
For example, if you don't want the clock there (unnecessary if you have one on your desk already), Right click a blank area of the Taskbar and select Properties. Under Notification area, deselect Show the Clock, then click OK.
Cluster Size
The Default Cluster Size for the NTFS and FAT File Systems
Cmaudio.ax
Problems When You Are Using an Out-of-Date Version of the C-Media Cmaudio.ax Driver File
Command Line Switches for Windows Explorer
Right click Windows Explorer/Properties and type this into the Target path:
To have C: open (No folders)
%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /root, C:\
To have C: open expanded: %windir%\EXPLORER.EXE /e,c:
To have C: open and My Documents:
%windir%\EXPLORER.EXE /e,c:,%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%\My Documents
For it to open to My Documents:
explorer /n,/e,%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%\My Documents or
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /n,/e,%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%\My Documents
To have My Documents open only (No folders):
Explorer /root, c:\Documents and Settings\%username%\My Documents
If you wish to have Explorer open at My Documents on another drive, you would use:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, f:\My Documents
To have another Drive letter assigned to opening: D for example: C:\Windows\Explorer.exe /e, d:\
d:\ can be modified for any folder/sub-folder you like. As in: %SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /e,d:\My Stuff
The /e switch tells Windows Explorer to open in the two pane explorer mode and the c:\ tells it to open in folder C:\. If you omit the /e switch, Windows Explorer opens in a single pane view.
HOW TO: Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;257518
Command-Line Switches for Windows Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q130/5/10.asp
Command Prompt - Add to the Right Click
Download here or see: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Command Prompt - Change the command prompt to C:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor\AutoRun. In the right pane, double click Autorun and type in: cd\ as the value data.
Other options:
This setting allows you to change the format of the command prompt to show additional information instead of just the current drive and path ("C:\>"). To do so, go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment. In the right pane, double click the REG_EXPAND_SZ string named PROMPT and modify the Value data accordingly:
Special Codes
$A - & (Ampersand)
$B - | (pipe)
$C - ( (Left parenthesis)
$D - Current date
$E - Escape code (ASCII code 27)
$F - ) (Right parenthesis)
$G - > (greater-than sign)
$H - Backspace (erases previous character)
$L - < (less-than sign)
$N - Current drive
$P - Current drive and path
$Q - = (equal sign)
$S - (space)
$T - Current time
$V - Windows XP version number
$_ - Carriage return and linefeed
$$ - $ (dollar sign)
Variables
%USERNAME% - Current Username
%COMPUTERNAME% - Local computer name
%USERDOMAIN% - Local domain name
The default prompt is "$P$G" (e.g. "C:\>"), some alternatives include:
[%computername%]$S$P$G to show the computer, drive and path
[%username%]$S$P$G to show the current user, drive and path
Restart or log-off Windows for the change to take effect.
Command Prompt - Run Startup Programs
This setting allows you to specify commands or programs to be automatically executed whenever a command processor is launched. For example, to set environment variables or parameters using a batch file.
Create a new string value called "AutoRun" and set the value to equal the commands to be automatically executed. Multiple commands should be seperated by double ampersands e.g. "command1 && command2". The changes will take effect the next time the command processor is used.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor]
Value Name: AutoRun
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Value Data: Command to Execute
Command Prompt - Quick Edit
Quick Edit allows you to easily cut and paste text in the command prompt window using the mouse. The ability to use the Edit menu options is still possible. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
Per User: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console] Per System: System Key: [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Console]
Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called "QuickEdit" and set it according to (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled). Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.
Common Dialog - History
By default, Windows Explorer-style dialog boxes (for example, the Open dialog box and the Save As dialog box) provide both a most-recently-used (MRU) list of file names and an AutoComplete list of previously typed file names.
To prevent the MRU list and the AutoComplete list of file names from appearing, use the procedures that are described in this section.
How to Prevent the MRU List of File Names from Appearing
NOTE : After you complete this procedure, the MRU list does not appear in Windows Explorer-style dialog boxes; however, this list is not removed from the registry.
Windows XP Professional: Log on as the user. Click Start, and then click Run. Type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.
In the left pane under User Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, expand Windows Explorer, and then click Common Open File Dialog. In the right pane, double-click Hide the dropdown list of recent files. Click Enabled, and then click OK. Click File, and then click Exit.
Windows XP Home Edition: Log on as the user. Click Start, and then click Run. Type regedit, and then click OK .
Locate and then click the following key in the registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Comdlg32
NOTE : If the Comdlg32 key does not exist, follow these steps: Click the Policies key. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key. Type comdlg32, and then press ENTER. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
Type nofilemru, and then press ENTER. On the Edit menu, click Modify. Type 1, and then click OK. On the File menu, click Exit.
How to Prevent the AutoComplete List of File Names from Appearing
To prevent the AutoComplete list from appearing in typical Windows Explorer-style dialog boxes, turn off the AutoComplete functionality for Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer: Start Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options. Click the Content tab, and then click AutoComplete. Under Use AutoComplete for, click to clear the Web Addresses check box, and then click OK. Click the Advanced tab, click to clear the Use inline AutoComplete check box in the Browsing section (if this check box has been selected). Click OK.
Common Groups - Hide
In the Start Menu, groups (subfolders) in the upper part of the Programs menu are specific to each user, while groups (subfolders) in the lower part are common to all users. In order to prevent a user from viewing the common groups, make the following Registry change:
Common Tasks
Remove Common Tasks from Desktop. This Regedit or small VB Script utility will modify the System Registry to remove Common Tasks from your Desktop. Regedit or VB Script
Common Tasks - Don't Match Folder Type (by Keith Miller)
Common Tasks - Show Common Tasks in Folders (Missing or greyed out)
Check your settings here: Start/Run/gpedit.msc/User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Explorer. In the right pane, double click Turn on Classic Shell and choose Enable. Another checkpoint: Start/Control Panel/System/Advanced/Performance/Settings/Visual Effects/Use common tasks in folders.
Communicate
Windows Messenger: Get Started with Real-Time Communication
Windows Messenger: Instant Messaging
Windows Messenger: Voice Communications
Windows Messenger: Video Communications
Windows Messenger: Send a File or Photo
Windows Messenger: Control Your Online Status
Windows Messenger: Applications and Whiteboard Sharing
Compaq
Compaq is committed to bringing you the best computing experience available, whether you are purchasing a new PC with Windows XP installed or you already own a Microsoft Windows XP Ready PC. Our qualifying accessories and Presario PCs meet all the minimum hardware requirements to make it easy to upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition. Support.
Compatibility Mode - Explained
Using Program Compatibility Mode
Compatibility Wizard
Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard (detailed walk through)
HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard
Compressed Files and Folders - Change Display Color
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Explorer. Value Name: AltColor, Data Type: REG_BINARY (Binary Value), Value Data: 00 00 ff 00 (default). Create a new binary value, or modify the existing value, named "AltColor" and set it to equal the hexadecimal RGB color value for the files and folders. Restart Windows for the change to take effect. Note: The option to "Display compressed files and folders with alternate color" must be enabled in explorer.
Compressed Folders - Disable Compressed Folders in Windows XP
Windows XP includes a built-in feature to manage compressed ZIP files and folders. This tweak allows you to disable it and install a third-party application.
To disable the compressed folder feature click on Start/Run and enter the following command: regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll.
To enable ZIP folder support run this command: regsvr32 zipfldr.dll. Restart Windows for the change to take effect.
Compressed Folders - Extract Files From
Extracting files from a compressed folder is just as easy as getting them in there. Right-click the *.zip file and select Extract All. Identify a destination folder (click Browse, and so on), click Next, then click Finish. As an alternative, click and drag a file from inside the compressed folder to another location, then let go.
Compressed Folder - Restore Icon
Start/Run and Type: regsvr32 zipfldr.dll
Computer Jargon
Computer Jargon by Babylon
Confirm Open after Download
Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/File Types/[File type in question]/Advanced/Confirm open after download.
Containing Text - Search Issue
Windows® XP has a known issue for not finding a number of File Types when you do a Search for Files "containing text" or using the "A word or phrase in the file" option. This can be remedied for many file types, but not all. The cause is the lack of a PersistentHandler value in the Registry for this type of file. Fix: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_bad_search.htm
Using the "A Word or Phrase in the File" Search Criterion May Not Work
Content Advisor
Remove the Content Advisor and Ratings Password
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ratings
Open your registry, find the key below. Single click on the key to highlight it, press the DELETE key, or alternatively select Delete from the Edit menu. Close Internet Explorer, re-open it, and the Content Advisor feature should be disabled.
Content Advisor - Apply per user
Content Advisor On (vb script). Download it (you may want to right click and use Save Target As) and save it to your desktop. Then place it in the startup folder of each account you want it activated in.
Next, download the Content Advisor Off (vb script) and place it in each startup folder that you don't want/need it activated in.
Both scripts can be found here: (scroll to the very bottom)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Content Advisor Restrictions
These settings allow you to control the Content Advisor feature of Internet Explorer. Including the option to disable Content Advisor, require a supervisor password and view unrated content.
Open your registry (Start/Run/Regedit) and find the key below, create it if it does not already exist.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ratings\.Default]
Value Name: Allow_Unknowns, Enabled, PleaseMom
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (0 = disable, 1 = enable restriction)
Create a new DWORD value for each required restriction from the list below.
Enabled - (1 = enable content advisor, 0 = disable)
Allow_Unknowns - (1 = display unrated sites, 0 = restrict unrated sites)
PleaseMom - (1 = allow supervisor password, 0 = no supervisor override)
Restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.
Context Menu - Customizing Windows Explorer Context menu (right click menu in windows explorer)
Ever wondered how does the right click menu (which is actually a context menu) work? For example, when I right click in windows explorer, I see an option which says "open command window here". This is seen because you have following entries in the registry.
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd]
@="Open Command Window Here"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd\command]
@="C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe /k cd "%1""
If You have never used a tweaking utility and have newly installed Windows XP, You would not see this option. You would have to navigate to [[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive] go and create two subkeys ("cmd" and within that "command" and would have to put the text "Open Command Window Here" without quotes in default string value of "cmd" key and the text "C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe /k CD"%1"" without quotes in default string value of command key). After this You need to REBOOT for these changes to take effect.
Context Menus (Right Click) - Deleting entries
Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\OpenWithList
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
You can also go to a specific File extension (example: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt\ShellNew) and right click on the ShellNew key and select Delete, if the item shows up in the New context menu.
Expand the above branch and look through the sub-keys. Locate the one that corresponds to the entry you wish to remove and right click that sub-key and select Edit.
You may wish to right click the desired sub-key and select Export. This will create a REG file that you can double click to re-import the information, if you find out you deleted the wrong one, or want it back.
Customizing Right-Click Menu Options in Windows
Right Click - Submenus
The new OpenExpert is the answer to this problem! Instead of messing around with a fixed association of a file type with only one application, it adds an "Open with" item to the context menu of the chosen file type with all the applications you decide.
Control-Alt-Delete - Enable
To Enable or Disable the CTRL+ALT+DELETE Sequence
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. In the "Secure logon" section, select or clear the "Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete" check box.
If you want to set up a requirement for a user to press CTRL+ALT+DEL before the classic logon is displayed, in the same manner as it behaves on Windows XP Server:
1. Click Start/Run/Regedit, and then click OK.
2. Select the Winlogon subkey at the following registry location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
3. Click Edit, click New, and then click "DWORD value".
4. Change the value name to "DisableCAD" (without the quotes) and press ENTER.
5. Keep the data value set to 0 which is displayed as 0x00000000(0).
If the Welcome screen is enabled, the computer can be locked if you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE (to open Task Manager), and then click Lock Computer or click Switch User on the Shut Down menu.
Control, Alt, Delete Process Explained and Key Commands
Control-Alt-Delete - Use Crtl + Alt + Delete to Restart the Computer
Normally when you press Ctrl + Alt + Delete the Windows task list is displayed. Using this tweak the key combination will instead reboot the computer. Open the SYSTEM.INI file found in the Windows directory using Notepad.
Under the [386Enh] section create or modify the value named "KybdReboot". Set the value to equal "True" to cause the system to reboot on the key combination or "False" to show the task list. For example:
[386Enh]
KybdReboot=False
Restart Windows for the change to take effect.
Control, Alt, Delete Process Explained and Key Commands
Control Panel Applets
This tweak does not prevent the control panel applets from running, they just do not show up in control panel any more.
Start/Run/gpedit.msc. User Configuration/Administrative Templates Folder/Control Panel Folder. Select Show only specified Control Panel Applets (right pane) properties. Select the enable button/click the Show button.
A new window will pop up that will display control panel objects that are OK to show. Items not on this list will not be displayed in control panel when this feature is enabled. Here are the Windows XP Pro Control Panel applets:
System Properties = sysdm.cpl
Network Connections = ncpa.cpl
ODBC Administrator = odbccp32.cpl
Display Properties = desk.cpl
Add or remove programs = appwiz.cpl
Internet Properties = Inetcpl.cpl
Game Controllers = joy.cpl
Phone and modem Options = telephon.cpl
Time and Date Properties = timedate.cpl
Region and Language Options = intl.cpl
Power Options = powercfg.cpl
Mouse Properties = main.cpl
Accessibility Options = access.cpl
Add Hardware Wizard = hdwwiz.cpl
Sound and Audio Devices = mmsys.cpl
User Accounts = nusrmgr.cpl
Speech Properties = sapi.cpl
Control Panel - Classic
You can remove the "common tasks" pane from the left side of your open folder windows: inside a folder window, click the Folder Options icon, select Use Windows Classic Folders, then click OK. Similarly, you can switch from the new, task-oriented Control Panel (great for new users or those who want to perform common tasks without wading through dialog boxes) back to the "classic" version. Open the Control Panel (select Start, Control Panel), and in the common tasks pane on the left side of the window, click Switch to Classic View.
Control Panel - Display
This setting specifies the visual style of the Control Panel. Allowing you to either force the use of the new XP style, classic style or allow the user to select the preferred style. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called 'ForceClassicControlPanel' and edit the value according to the settings (0 = force new, 1 = force classic). Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.
Control Panel - Icons Missing
Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT
Go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don't load
Look in the right pane and you'll see the Control Panel Icons that have been disabled. You can either right click on the "don't load" subkey and select Delete to restore all disabled icons, or you can right click on each of the items in the right pane and select Delete to selectively restore them. Scroll up to Control Panel Applets for a listing of what each one is.
The change will be seen the next time you open Control Panel.
Control Panel - Tools (Reference)
Have You noticed the new view of control panel in XP. Well as its says, its a view and you can switch to a classic view anytime. But if you like the view but want to customize the categories, there is again a good article on How to do this :
How to Add a Control Panel Tool to a Category (Q292463).
You can get complete details by visiting the site but in brief a control Panel tool can be included in a particular category by adding a registry DWORD entry for the tool in the following registry key: Go to Start/Run/Regedit:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\Extended Properties\{305CA226-D286-468e-B848-2B2E8E697B74} 2. Value category ids are:
0x00000000 : Other Control Panel Options (any tool that does not specify a category ID is placed in this category)
0x00000001 : Appearance and Themes
0x00000002 : Printers and Other Hardware
0x00000003 : Network and Internet Connections
0x00000004 : Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices
0x00000005 : Performance and Maintenance
0x00000006 : Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options
0x00000007 : Accessibility Options
0xFFFFFFFF : Do not put the tool in any category (for special tools such as Add/Remove Programs which only start directly).
Control Userpasswords2 - Add to Control Panel
Copying User Profiles
How to Copy User Profiles
Copying User Profiles - Copy To Button Disabled
This issue can occur if the account that you are trying to copy is currently logged on; you cannot copy a user profile while you are logged on as that user.
To resolve this issue, verify that the user account is not logged on before you try to copy its profile. If you are currently logged on as this user, log off, log on again by using a different user account, and then copy the profile.
If you are not logged on as the user account that you are trying to copy, that account may be logged on in a different session (using Fast User Switching). To force that account to be logged off, start Task Manager, click the Users tab, click the user account, and then click Logoff.
To work around this behavior, you can also create a user who has administrative privileges, log on as that user, and then copy the profile of the first user.
"Copy To" Button in System Properties Dialog Box Is Unavailable
Crash Report
Windows® Online Crash Analysis
If you experience a blue screen crash event, or Stop error, while using Microsoft Windows XP, you can upload the error report for analysis. http://oca.microsoft.com/welcome.asp
CTFMON
CTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. CTFMON.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features.
OFFXP: What Is CTFMON and What Does It Do?
Customize Your Computer
Get Started Customizing Your Computer
Change Your Desktop Background
Add a Colorful Screen Saver
Work with Themes
Change the Screen Size
Work with Sound Effects
Customize Your Mouse and Pointer
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XP Support- 01/01/2005 12:42 AM - Home Page WinXP
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2007-03-07 17:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by jithu k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋