Windows Cammands and Notes

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Windows Commands

1. xcopy "F:\pcmech" "E:\backups\pcmech" /y /s /e /c /i - copies folder and files

2. rmdir "e:\backups\websites" /q /s - removes directories

3. copy /y "fromfile" "tofile" - copies files from a to b

4. use Alohabob PC Relocator 4.0 as a utility to move software and data from one hard drive to another.

5. Run the system file checker and let it look to see if files are there and are the correct versions:

http://www.infinisource.com/windows98/start-142.shtml

You can start the System File Checker by clicking Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information, and then selecting Tools > System File Checker from the Microsoft System Information toolbar.

Command-line reference A-Z
To find information about a command, on the A-Z button menu at the top of this page, click the letter that the command starts with, and then click the command name.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/ntcmds.asp

IIS Commands

Iisreset /restart - Restart the website and its services

6.. http://www.infinisource.com/ - Here's a good windows tips website.

7. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=319714 is a good .Net install guide and good links to other places.

8. If its not the second edition the service pack update is at ..

http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/systemupdate/Default.asp

click next, next, and etc.

This would need to be burnt to a cd to help fix com card problems.

9. Networking home computers. The short answer is to change your home workgroup name to be identical.

and then map a network drive.
Open My Computer, click Tools, and then click Map Network Drive.
In the Drive list, select a drive letter that is not already in use on your computer.
In the Folder box, type the IP address of the computer you’re connecting to (192.168.50.107 in our
example) with a leading \\, and add the shared folder name, in this case \Share, as shown in Figure 2.
If you want your computer to always try to connect to this drive whenever you log on, leave the Reconnect at logon box selected. However, if you spend more time at work than at home, this may be a nuisance because it will try to re-connect even when you’re in the office, so generally I’d suggest you clear the check box.
After you have everything set as you want, click Finish.

If that don't work finish reading this article:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/russel/02april08.asp

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10. MS XP does home networking (pro not needed).

The Network Setup Wizard Guides You Through the Networking Process
When you're ready to set up your own home computer network, the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard walks you through all the steps, making it easier than ever to link computers and devices. With a home network you can share files (including music and pictures), multiple printers, CD burners, and more.
Pls Read this:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/connectedhome.asp

11. Home network information, Off the XP Site at:

www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/howto/gettingstarted/guide/default.asp

If you plan to use your computer on a home network, you may need to provide some more information. You can configure your settings during the setup process or you can postpone this until after Windows XP is set up.

(Dads Note: looks like you can postpone the network hook up on setup, so it may not have been set up yet.)

12. Which Edition Is Right for You? Here’s another article. Looks like PRO just has some really fancy add ons, like working on your work pc from home.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

13. Here is the XP service pack.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp

14. Here’s a book for $20, but there should be enough good articles around the net.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bookSearch/isbnInquiry.asp?sourceid=00000037588073726332&ISBN=0735614350&bfdate=12-26-2003+13:52:24

15. Is there a simple MS-DOS command that would let me copy thousands of
files in hundreds of subdirectories into a single flat directory?

My guess is that there is a DOS equivalent to

cat foo/bar/*.* baz/*/barf/* > output

using wildcards and the COPY command.

You could try using:

dir /b /s > jnk.jnk
to get a list of all the files in that directory into a file jnk.jnk

then send them to C:\bigdir\ with:

for /f " tokens=1 " %i in (jnk.jnk) do copy -q %i c:\bigdir\

Mace

16. Here's another link for problem solving (one for your notebook). This one is on Dell's pc support site.

kmingea@at the u site
normal password

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q308/0/21.asp&NoWebContent=1

This link is on:
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Problems Addressed in the Internet Connection Sharing Troubleshooter
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This article is intended to assist you in using the Internet Connection Sharing Troubleshooter that is included in Windows XP Help and Support Center, and to provide a list of online support services that may help you solve your problem.

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Problems Addressed in the Internet Connection Sharing Troubleshooter
The Internet Connection Sharing Troubleshooter includes step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting the following Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) problems in Windows XP:
You cannot receive e-mail messages on an Internet Connection Sharing client computer.
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Internet Connection Sharing does not automatically dial.
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You cannot browse the Internet from an Internet Connection Sharing host computer.
You cannot browse the Internet from an Internet Connection Sharing client computer.
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Starting the Internet Connection Sharing Troubleshooter