Basic MS-Dos commands

Here is a list of basic commands that you can use in a DOS prompt (e.g. a using a boot disk).

To have additional information about these commands, type /? after entering the command in the DOS prompt (copy/?,dir/?..), this will normally open an help page.

The command prompts:

cd < directory name>

cd is the basic DOS command, it allows you to change directory.

dir [ name of directory]

dir allows you to list all contents of the specified directory.

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Basic MS-Dos commands


copy <source> <destination>

Allows you to copy a file from a <source>folder to a <destination folder>.

del<file>

delete specific file.

move <source> <destination>

Allows you to move a file from a <source>folder to a <destination folder>.

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Basic MS-Dos commands

ren <source> <destination>

Rename the specified file.

edit <filename>

Opens the default DOS editor to allow modification of specified file.

cls
Clear DOS screen.

exit
Leave the DOS terminal.

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Lock your Windows XP session

Method 1: Shortcut

Method 2: Using DOS

Method 3: Create a .bat file

There are several ways available to be able to lock your Windows XP (including Home Edition and XP Pro)

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Lock your Windows XP session

Method 1: Shortcut

1. With your mouse, right click on your desktop and select "New/Shortcut" from the list

2. Once done, copy and paste the command rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation and click "Next"

3. You can choose to label the shortcut before choosing the "Finish" option

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Lock your Windows XP session

Method 2: Using DOS

1. Using DOS is a simple way to be able to lock your Windows XP

2. Go to the "Start" button and choose the "Run" option

3. Type in "CMD" and when the command window pops up, copy and paste rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation before pressing the Enter key.

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Method 3:

Create a .bat file

1. Open a new Notepad document and copy and paste the command

@echo off
rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation
cls

2. Hence, save the text file as a .bat file


3. Once done, all you have to do is to run the file by double clicking on it

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Download Windows XP SP2


Windows XP SP2 has been update to provide you with better infection protection such as worms, viruses and Trojans.

It is available through the link Microsoft Corporation...

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Download Windows XP SP3

Windows XP SP3 has a special installation package for IT an professional that is available through the official link of Microsoft Microsoft Corporation...

Step 1:

Click on the "Download" button on the page and choose the option "Go"


Step 2:

To be able to save the program to your computer, choose the option "Save as" and choose the path directory on which you want to save it on your computer.

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Step 3:

If you wish to install the program from its current location, choose the option "Run this program from its current location" or click on "Open" to open it from another location


Note:

This program is meant for a network; do not do this if you have to update only one computer. I will suggest you to use Windows update from the Microsoft website.

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How to determine your operating systems?

There are many Operating System available and it is quite difficult to depict due to its similarity and quite small differences. The easiest way to know what windows operate on your computer is to click on "Start" in the taskbar and select "Run".

Winver is the command that define which windows operate your computer system.

Type Winver in the open window (see below image) and the command will automatically display which windows is actually installed on your computer.

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Windows XP update refuse to install

It may happen that updates to your system might refuse to install due to error in file system 32. System32 is an important tool for windows OS. However this file is very vulnerable to Trojan, malware and virus who implanted in it and can get easily corrupt.


If windows refuse to install update on your system, click on “Menu Start” and select “Run”


Type “cmd” in the open window.


Then type below command in MS-DOS:


Del c:\Windows\System32\CatRoot2\edb.log.


Finally relaunch windows update.

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Use your scanner without restarting your computer (Windows XP)



Windows XP users might have faced the same problem while trying to use their scanner just after having switched on their computer. The scanner will not respond to any of the signals sent by the computer and the only option that you will find at that time will be to restart the whole system again. However, there is a simple way to solve this issue:

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Use your scanner without restarting your computer (Windows XP)

Step 1: Turn on your scanner

Step 2: Go to your desktop and right-click on the icon “My Computer”

Step 3: From the list, select the option labeled as “Manage”

Step 4: In the “Computer Management” window, browse for the “Device Manager”

Option found on the left-hand side of the window.

Step 5: On the right-hand side of the window, right click on the first option listed for the “Device Manager” selection (it should look like a monitor icon), and click “Scan for hardware changes”.

Step 6: You can now use your scanner and do the same procedure each time your scanner is not detected by your computer.

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How to delete the Christina Aguilera Virus

You could have come across or have come across an email message entitled “Christina Aguilera Nude”. Do NOT in any case open this message as it is a virus!

This virus spreads through the computer system and even lodges in flash disks that are connected to the infected computer. More than often, your antivirus program will detect it but not be able to remove it.

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How to delete the Christina Aguilera Virus


Step 1: Delete the virus on Windows XP manually

1. Open “My Computer” and open your local disk C:

2. Select the “WINDOWS” folder and locate for the “system32” folder

3. Browse for the folder labeled Christina.vbs or OeAPI.vbs and use the Shift and Delete keys to remove the virus.

4. Hence, delete the same folder from the infected flash disks (if you have any)

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Boot Windows xp Fast

1. Open notepad.exe, type "del c:\windows\prefetch\ntosboot-*.* /q" (without the quotes) & save as "ntosboot.bat" in c:\

2. From the Start menu, select "Run..." & type "gpedit.msc".

3. Double click "Windows Settings" under "Computer Configuration" and double click again on "Shutdown" in the right window.

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4. In the new window, click "add", "Browse", locate your "ntosboot.bat" file & click "Open".

5. Click "OK", "Apply" & "OK" once again to exit.

6. From the Start menu, select "Run..." & type "devmgmt.msc".

7. Double click on "IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers"

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8. Right click on "Primary IDE Channel" and select "Properties".

9. Select the "Advanced Settings" tab then on the device or 1 that doesn't have 'device type' greyed out select 'none' instead of 'autodetect' & click "OK".

10. Right click on "Secondary IDE channel", select "Properties" and repeat step 9.

11. Reboot your computer.

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Create a Password Reset Disk


If you’re running Windows XP Professional as a local user in a workgroup environment, you can create a password reset disk to log onto your computer when you forget your password. To create the disk:

Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.

Click your account name.

Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password.

Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk.

Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account

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