Programs

1. msconfig.exe
2. msinfo32.exe

Show Windows Version

hkcu\controlpanel\desktop\paintdesktopversion = 1

Emergency Shutdown

Ctrl+Alt_Del, then hold the control key as you click shutdown

Default Permissions

See Q244600

Network Diagnostics

use network diagnostics from tools menu in msinfo32.exe

Shutdown

-i display gui

-l logoff

-s shutdown

-r restart

-a abort

-m \\computername

-t xx timeout

-c “comment”

-f force

Installing Programs

Limited Users will only be able to install if the program:

1. copies files to the users profile
2. updates entries in HKCU
3. installs shortcuts to current users logon

Right-click a programs icon to set compatibility mode.

The hardware tab in sysdm.cpl allows you to alter unsigned driver prompts

Most Win2K drivers will work on XP

Installing Hardware

Install driver software before plugging in hardware – driver files and inf files get copied to your system, and XP will then install hardware when its plugged in

Start

Change default priority of a program at startup:

Start (/low | /normal | /high | /realtime | /abovenormal | /belownormal) “programname”

Startup Locations

1. Startup folders
2. Run Key ( HKCU & HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, RunOnce, RunOnceEx)
3. Schedtasks
4. Win.ini (Load= and Run= )
5. Group Policy (admin templates system\logon and windows settings\scripts for both computer and user)