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Windows 2000/XP console utilities

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*[http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds_new_tools.mspx New command-line tools specificly for XP Pro]
 
*[http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds_new_tools.mspx New command-line tools specificly for XP Pro]
 
*[http://www.sysinternals.com/ Sysinternals Freeware] Lots of command line utilities from the pstools zip file they have.
 
*[http://www.sysinternals.com/ Sysinternals Freeware] Lots of command line utilities from the pstools zip file they have.
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*[http://pckeeper.zeobit.com/ PCKeeper]
  
 
=== Windows Key ===
 
=== Windows Key ===

Revision as of 23:32, 8 October 2010

Adapted from the Windows 2000/XP console utilities sticky on the OCAU forums.

I thought I'd post this up as a handy reference. - EazyduzIt

Contents

Windows 2000

  • Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
  • Disk Managment - diskmgmt.msc
  • Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
  • Disk Defrag - dfrg.msc
  • Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
  • Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
  • Group Policies - gpedit.msc
  • Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
  • Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
  • Resultant Set of Policies - rsop.msc
  • Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
  • Services - services.msc
  • Component Services - comexp.msc

source

Windows XP

  • Computer Management - compmgmt.msc
  • Disk Managment - diskmgmt.msc
  • Device Manager - devmgmt.msc
  • Disk Defrag - dfrg.msc
  • Event Viewer - eventvwr.msc
  • Shared Folders - fsmgmt.msc
  • Group Policies - gpedit.msc
  • Local Users and Groups - lusrmgr.msc
  • Performance Monitor - perfmon.msc
  • Resultant Set of Policies - rsop.msc
  • Local Security Settings - secpol.msc
  • Services - services.msc
  • Component Services - comexp.msc

source

Other useful sites

Windows Key

  • Winkey = StartMenu
  • Winkey + D = Toggle Minimise/Maximise of EVERYTHING
  • Winkey + M = Minimise all open windows
  • Winkey + Shift + M = Restore all previously minimised windows
  • Winkey + E = Explorer Window
  • Winkey + F = Search Files Dialog
  • Winkey + Ctrl + F = Search Computers Dialog
  • Winkey + R = Run
  • Winkey + Pause = System Properties
  • WinKey + U = Utility Manager
  • Winkey + L = Lock the computer (WinXP+ only)

ShutDown and Reboot icon creation

Desktop Shutdown Icon

  • Right click on the desktop
  • Click (New) then (Shortcut) to open the Create Shortcut Wizard
  • Type (shutdown -s -t 00) without the brackets.
  • Click next and type the name for the icon/shortcut that you would like.
  • Click (Finish)

Desktop Reboot Icon

  • Right click on the desktop
  • Click (New) then (Shortcut) to open the Create Shortcut Wizard
  • Type (shutdown -r -t 00) without the brackets.
  • Click next and type the name for the icon/shortcut that you would like.
  • Click (Finish)

Desktop Logoff Icon

  • Right click on the desktop
  • Click (New) then (Shortcut) to open the Create Shortcut Wizard
  • Type (logoff) without the brackets.
  • Click next and type the name for the icon/shortcut that you would like.
  • Click (Finish)

Change Icon

  • Right click the shortcut
  • Click (Properties)
  • Click (Change Icon)
  • Choose the appropriate icon for your newly created shortcut