Archive for March 2nd, 2008
Network-ping command
A tool that verifies whether a particular IP address is accessible. Ping is useful for diagnosing network or router problems.
XP Network Utilities-ipconfig.exe
To run the Ipconfig.exe utility, at a command prompt, type ipconfig, and then add any appropriate options.
SYNTAX
ipconfig [/? | /all | /renew adapter | /release adapter | /flushdns | /displaydns | /registerdns | /showclassid adapter | /setclassid adapter classid
The adapter connection name can use wildcard characters (* and ?).
OPTIONS
/? [...]
XP add/remove programs
How to add and removed programs in Windows XP.
XP MSconfig
System Configuration is an advanced tool that can help identify problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310560/
Computer Preventive Maintenance (Windows XP)
Step #1: Use the Disk Cleanup utility
• Double-click My Computer, right-click the hard disk on which you want to free space, which is typically your Local Disk (C:)
• Click Properties, and then click Disk Cleanup on the General tab.
• On the Disk Cleanup tab, click to select the check boxes of the files that you [...]
Computer Troubleshooting-Some Basics
There are 3 main functional areas to consider when troubleshooting problems with Personal
Computers:
1. The Hardware (computer & connected peripherials)
2. The Software (programs and files usally on the computer hard drive)
3. Operator error (thats you, althought easier to blame the kids)
Shutdown and Restart your computer. See if the problem is
corrected or still persists. (Alright, you knew [...]
