Windows XP utility big summary

While Windows XP brings us a whole new experience, it brings us many very useful programs. Clever use can achieve many unexpected features.

1. Free system tutorial (under system32 folder) After installing Windows XP, I really want to learn and experience its charm right away? No need to go to annoying textbooks. Just choose “Start”→“Roaming Windows XP>, it will guide us through the new features of Windows XP. Tip: If you don't have a "Roaming Windows XP" project on the "Start" menu, you can run C:\\Windows\\System32\\tourstart.exe to enter.

2. Accessibility Wizard? ? Accwiz (under system32 folder)

We know that Microsoft provides accessibility features for people with disabilities in Windows, so that they can also operate computers. The program configures our Windows based on the user's vision, hearing and actions, enabling people with disabilities to use Windows better according to their situation. 3. Character mapping table? ? Charmap (system32 folder)

Do you think Word's "insert symbol" function is very convenient? We also often need to insert some special symbols in other Windows programs, and find them one by one, then use the "character mapping table" program to help. Use the "Character Mapping Table> to see which characters are in the selected font. When selected, click the “Select” and “Copy” buttons to copy the selected characters to the Windows clipboard for Word processing software is used for pasting. Tip: It is especially useful to use it to copy special symbols in special fonts.

4. Cangjie Pinyin input method? ? CINTSETP (system32\\IME\\Cintlgnt folder)

Microsoft's new warehouse input method 98b installation program, Microsoft put it in the simplified Chinese version of Windows XP, but buried deeper. However, it is very useful. After installation, it will add a “Cangjie” input method in Windows, which can be used to input traditional Chinese characters on Simplified Chinese Windows XP. This provides convenience for people working in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan from the Mainland to the Mainland.

5. Disk Cleanup Master? ? Cleanmgr (under system32 folder)

Although the hard disk is getting bigger and bigger, it always has a capacity limit. In the process of installing multiple softwares, the execution of normal Windows programs may be affected because the hard disk space has been frequently rushed. Open this program, it will automatically release a part of the hard disk space, and intelligently delete the operation to ensure that the system is foolproof. This is much safer than removing it from the explorer.

6. Clipboard viewer? ? Clipbrd (under the system32 folder) The Windows clipboard provides a bridge for information exchange between Windows programs. But this part of the data is generally not visible. However, using the clipboard viewer you can see “New World' in the current clipboard. The clipboard viewer program in Windows XP has more sharing functions than the old version of Windows 9X/Me. By setting permissions, other online users can load the clipboard. 7. Control panel starter? ? Control.exe (under system32 folder)

Control Panel is an important part of Windows, and many settings are done through him. Double-clicking on this file is the fastest way to open the system control panel, eliminating the hassle of clicking from the "Start" menu.

8.Diagnostic doctor for Windows XP? ? Drwtsn32 (under system32 folder)

Drwtsn32 is a program error debugger. The DrWatson program will get and record information about program errors on computers running Windows. As soon as an error is detected, a text file (Drwtsn32.log) is created, providing a detailed explanation of the cause of the error and suggesting actions to resolve the problem. When contacting Microsoft Technical Support and requesting help, Drwatson will Great effect.

9.DVD player? ? DVDplay (under system32 folder)

Configuring a DVD player on a regular home computer is not a luxury. To play DVDs requires player support, Windows XP provides a "free" DVD player, which allows us to save the cost of purchasing third-party DVD playback software.

10. Self-extracting file creation tool? ? Iexpress (under the system32 folder)

The self-extracting file can directly extract the compressed package file to the corresponding folder without the corresponding decompressing program, which greatly facilitates the user. Iexpress can be used to create two self-extracting files, one is the Standard Self-Extractor and the other is the Self-Extractor for Software Installation, so that we release the program. More convenient. It should be noted that although the operating interface using Iexpress is in English, the self-extracting file generated by it is Chinese, which saves the tedious localization work.

11. File Transfer Wizard? ? Migwiz (under system32\\usmt folder)

The ease of use of Windows systems always coexists with instability. Microsoft has integrated this tool into the "File and Settings Transfer Wizard" program. It allows us to back up and restore system state for reinstallation after a system crash.

12. System configuration program? ? Msconfig (Windows\\PChealth\\HELPCTR\\Binaries folder)

Same as the system configuration program in Windows, through this program, we can generalize the system, SYSTEM.ini, WIN.ini, BOOT.ini , services and startup projects are modified. Tip: Use it to remove the system from the startup program is especially effective. 13. Backup tool? ? Ntbackup (under the system32 folder)

Data is the most valuable information in the computer, in fact, you do not have to seek third-party backup tools. Using the built-in backup tool in Windows XP makes it easy to back up your data. Since you are using Microsoft products, there is no compatibility issue at all.

14.ODBC Data Source Manager? ? Odbcad32 (under the system32 folder)

Access to ODBC data sources in Windows must have its driver, the tool can view the drivers and related information installed in Windows.

15.IP address detector? ? Nslookup (under system32 folder)

Each computer connected to the Internet has an IP address. Similarly, each website has its IP address and is unique. With this IP detection tool ping you can easily get their real IP address. If you want to know the IP address of http://www.ddvip.com, you only need to enter ping www.ddvip.com in the DOS window to see it.

16. Screen keyboard? ? Osk (under system32 folder)

The on-screen keyboard is a utility that displays a virtual keyboard on the screen, allowing users with mobility impairments to enter data with a pointing device or joystick. The on-screen keyboard is designed to provide the lowest level of functionality for users with mobility impairments. It can also be used for the most basic CAI keyboard teaching.

17. Object wrapper? ? Packager (under system32 folder)

Through the object wrapper we can open a file and introduce the icons, insert them into the general Windows program, can be used to make computer-based teaching courseware or documents.

18. Registry Editor Enhanced? ? Regedit32 (under system32 folder)

Registry Editor is an advanced tool for changing system registry settings. The registry contains information about how the computer is running. In Windows XP, there is a program called Regedit that can edit the registry, but this program is an enhanced version of it. In addition to editing the registry, you can also set permissions, clear duplicates, delete uninstalled or deleted. Advanced operations such as program items.

19. ActiveX registration and anti-registration tools? ? Regsvr32

ActiveX does not register and cannot be recognized and used by the system. Generally, the installer will automatically register the ActiveX control it uses, but what if you need to manually register a control? There is no need to modify the registry. There is a regsvr32.exe program in the Windows System folder. It is the ActiveX registration and anti-registration tool that comes with Windows. Its usage is: <quo;regsvr32 [/s] [/n] [/i (: cmdline)] dllname & rdquo;. The dllname is the name of the ActiveX control file. It is recommended to copy it to the System folder before installation.

The parameters have the following meanings:

/u? ? Anti-registration control

/s? ? No prompts are displayed regardless of registration success

/c? ? Console output

/i? ? Skip the control's options for installation (unlike registration)

/n? ? Do not register controls, this option must be used with the /i option

To register an amovie.ocx control, type regsvr32 amovie.ocx. To register it, just use regsvr32 /uamovie. Ocx will do.

20. Dynamic Link Library Function Launcher? ? Rundll32

A number of dynamic link libraries are used in Windows, so that all Windows programs can share functions in these dynamic link libraries. In general, many applications use the Windows API to manipulate these functions, but in the end, the corresponding function is started by the rundll32.exe program in the Windows folder. Its usage is: “rundll32.exe dynamic link library name, function name, parameter name & rdquo;. If you need to implement a one-button shutdown, create a shortcut on the desktop, the command behavior "rundll32.exe user.exe, ExitWindows", and set its shortcut key to F4. For example, to open the control panel, you only need to enter the command "rundll32.exe shell32.dll, Control_RunDLL", you can open the desktop properties, just use "rundll32.exe shell32.dll, Control_RunDLL desk.cpl", The rest and so on.