Mapping folder as a virtual drive letter using subst
26 September 2007 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback OffMount a file folder as a drive-letter, like a shortcut to make it easier to access the folder.
Category: Windows Me / WinMe » Tips »
Allow viewing of CHM files across the network
10 October 2006 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback OffMicrosoft security update MS05-026 blocks for viewing compressed HTML (CHM) files placed on a network drive.
Open DOS Command Prompt Here
16 February 2006 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffExtend the right-click context-menu of a folder to open a DOS command prompt.
Extract files from a MSI package
18 January 2006 by Snakefoot | 2 Comments » | Trackback OffThe Microsoft Installer (MSI) Package file is a compressed archive, which can be decompressed.
Configure the Task Scheduler Log
8 July 2004 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to configure the location and size of the task scheduler log with all its events.
Configure drive letter for the CD-ROM Drive
22 November 2003 by Snakefoot | 2 Comments » | Trackback OffAssign specific drive letters for removable drives.
Extend Folder Options to include your own tweaks
10 August 2003 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffFolder Options can be extended to easily configure other settings in Windows.
Turn off the beeping from the PC Speaker
22 June 2003 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback OffDisable the beep from the PC speaker when Windows performs an alert.
Configure low disk space warning in Windows 98/Me
21 June 2003 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffDescription of the low disk space warning and how to disable it.
Configure Autorun for different drives using policies
11 January 2003 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to configure autorun for the different drive types.
Configure cleanup profiles to remove unnecessary files
28 October 2002 by Snakefoot | 3 Comments » | Trackback OffHow to create different profiles for cleaning up the hard disk.
Customize the default registered identity
28 October 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to change the name and company registered as owner of the Windows installation.
Configure Mouse Acceleration
13 October 2002 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback OffMouse is accelerated when moved in a single movement to make the Windows nagivation easier.
Automatically turn off screensaver when doing defrag
12 October 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffKeep the screensaver from starting when doing file defragmentation.
Pro and cons for using multiple disk partitions
6 July 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffDescribes the benefits and the costs of using multiple partitions.
Change path of where Windows looks for wallpapers
30 March 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffChange the default wallpaper folder used when changing the wallpaper in Windows.
Configure the My Computer security zone
19 March 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffDisplay the My Computer security zone along with the other security zones for configuration.
Bookmark favorite registry keys in the Registry Editor
1 January 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffThe ability to store favorite locations in the registry can be quite useful.
Command line Parameters for SCANREG
3 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffScanreg command line switches for checking the Windows registry.
Reload the registry by restarting Explorer.exe
1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow one can reload the HKEY_CURRENT_USER registry hive without needing a restart.
Using file compare to see changes made to the registry
1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | 4 Comments » | Trackback OffHow to see the registry changes of a certain action by using the file compare utility.
Modify the Windows registry with registry files
1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to add and remove registry entries from the Windows registry using .reg files
Make screendump of the desktop using Print Screen
1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to use the keyboard key "Print Screen" to make a screen dump.
Defrag command line switches
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | 3 Comments » | Trackback OffList of the available command line switches for defrag.
Configure Autorun for the CD-ROM drives in Windows 9x
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffConfigure whether to automatically launch application when inserting a CD or DVD disk.
Scandisk command line switches
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffList of the available command line switches for scandisk.
Configure the DOS prompt refresh rate within Windows
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffIncreasing the DOS prompt refresh rate to make the display smoother.
Windows Explorer command line switches
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback OffWindows Explorer allows one to specify what folder to display when launched.
Change the color of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | 3 Comments » | Trackback OffHow to change the color of the BSOD to make it easier to read or just for fun.
Configure the DOS prompt inside Windows 9x
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffUsing a batch file to configure the DOS prompt when starting it from the Windows desktop.
Quick restart by holding down the shift-key
31 December 1999 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to use the Shift-key on the keyboard to activate faster reboot.