Windows operating system tips and tricks (below)

        Windows next-generation operating system Longhorn will take at least a year to come out, so Windows XP may be the operating system we have used the longest. Previously, the release of each version of Windows was about one to three years, and Windows XP has been available for two and a half years, although there are important improvements in many areas (remember when was the blue screen last seen?), but Windows still has There is room for development. In addition to the ever-expanding skills library on the site, we'll introduce some new tips here, whether you use a desktop or a mobile device, whether you use multiple systems or have multiple people using your computer, they will make you The look and feel of Windows is as much as you want (of course normal), while still ensuring your safety.

In addition, although web browsing and email are not functions of the operating system, because Windows XP is bundled with IE and Outlook Express, our techniques also include optimization of them to make you better. Use these programs safely and efficiently. In this issue we will take the third part of these techniques.

Basic Management

If you are building a home network or small office network for the first time, or if your network is not working smoothly, you can use the network settings and troubleshooting tools included with Windows XP. It is in the Network Connections sub-window of the Control Panel. From the left window, select "Set up a home or small office network", Windows will help you choose a reasonable network settings in a way that asks questions. If you are troubleshooting a network problem, try "Network Diagnostics" in the Windows Help and Support Center.

Don't share with a network connection

One feature of Windows is that multiple machines share an Internet connection through one of them, called Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). But we advise you to give up ICS and buy a cheap router. Most routers can share broadband connections, and some can share dial-up connections. Be aware that only routers have SPI (stateful packet inspection) firewalls. Diagnosing Your Network

The following command line instructions can help you narrow your search when you are experiencing network problems. These should be entered at the command prompt:

● ping the IP address (for example, ping 192.168.0.1), which shows whether your computer can connect to the IP address of the computer or network device. First, ping your router to see if the LAN is working, then ping some addresses on the Internet to check for external problems.

● The tracert IP address (for example, tracert 192.168.0.101), which shows every router jump from your computer to another computer or network device. If you see a slowdown in response, you may know where the problem is.

● The ipconfig /all command will display all IP related settings on this unit. If your computer has networking problems, use ipconfig /renew to refresh your IP address or get a new one.

● netstat will display all active TCP/IP ports of the system, which is useful for detecting the presence of Trojan horses in the system.

Get control or help

Windows XP's Remote Desktop tool lets you remotely manage other Windows XP machines as well as Windows 2000 and 2003 servers. On the client, choose: Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Remote Desktop Connection, and enter the IP address of the machine you want to connect to. If the connection is allowed, a window will appear on the server machine and you can control it as if it were sitting in front of its keyboard, monitor and mouse. Conversely, Windows XP machines can also be set to accept connections from other remote systems. Right click on "My Computer", select "Properties", click on the "Remote" tab, tick the checkbox under "Remote Desktop" and then click on "Select Remote User" to set who has access to your computer.

Windows XP also has a remote accessibility feature that can ask for help from a friend or colleague. He can log in to the machine at the time you specify and control the entire activity of the computer under your watch (and also Windows Messenger for a conversation). But when this remote tool works, your firewall or router must open port 3389.

Mapping Drives

If you are using Windows file sharing, you may know that you can access files from other machines by entering the Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) name. Instead of looking into "Network Neighborhood", like this: \\\\machinename\\sharename\\path\\to\\file.txt

But entering a UNC name can be cumbersome. Another way is to map a network location to a drive letter: for example, you can use "P:\\to\\file.txt" instead of a UNC name, where "P:" means a directory on another machine.

Windows has several ways to map network drives. In the command line window you can enter (or use a batch file that is executed when the system starts): NET USE P: \\\\machinename\\sharename\\path. Another way is to go to "Start" "My Network Places", right click, select "Map Network Drive" and select a location. Or select Map Network Drive in the Menu on the standard Windows toolbar.

Secure Shared File

When you open Internet Connection Firewall, it blocks other computers from accessing your system shared folder. Here's how to let other users on the LAN share your files without turning off ICF. Of course, these users on the LAN need to be trustworthy. First, as mentioned above, make sure you are behind a router that blocks non-active inbound traffic. Second, make sure that you have closed all licenses, shared only the required folders, and have a username and password for access. The next step is to find some entry points on top of ICF. Right click on your network connection, select "Property Advanced", then click the "Settings" button, then repeat the following process six times, replacing the following "port number" with 135, 136, 137, 138, 139 and 445 respectively: Br>

Click the "Add" button and enter as follows:

● Service Description: File Sharing Port Number

● Name or IP Address: 127.0.0.1

● External port number for this service: Port number

● Internal port number for this service: Port number

Click the "OK" button twice.

Note: You are only opening 6 ports for the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) data stream. You also need to open these ports for User Datagram Protocol (UDP) traffic. Repeat the opening process of the above six ports. This time, please pay attention to the "UDP" radio button on the side of "External port number of this service".

Now you can try browsing your shared directory from other computers on the network. It should first require your certification and then it will work. But remember, you now rely on hardware routers/firewalls to block access to your shared folders from the Internet.

Get Permissions

If you have limited permissions on your account, you don't have to log out and log in again for the administrator's work. Become a more privileged user. In Windows XP, you can run a program with the privileges of other users using the Run As option. In the desktop or explorer, right click on the program you want to run and select "Run as". Select the "Users below" radio button and enter the username and password you want to use. If you choose a shortcut in the Start menu, you need to hold down the Shift key so that the Run As option appears when you right-click.

If you want a program to ask for a user account while it is running, right click on the shortcut, select "Properties", click on the "Advanced" button, and select "Run as other user". So whenever you start the program, there will be a running identity prompt asking if you want to run the program with the current user or another account.

Backing up Favorites Content

To back up or transfer IE's favorites, choose Import and Export from the File menu in IE. Check "Export Favorites" and click "Next". Select a main favorite from the source folder, click "Next", select "Export to file or address", select a file to save the favorites, click "Next", and then click "End". An HTML file containing the favorites is generated. You can put it on a disk and save it as a backup, or copy it to another computer, then import it, or even load the Html file and click on the link.

Shared Favorites

If you want all user accounts under a Windows 2000/XP system to share the same collection, you must change the registry. Export your favorites first. Then log in as each user and go to the registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\UserShell Folders. Find a value called "Favorites" and change its data from the default "%USERPROFILE%\\Favorites" to "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\\Favorites". Then import the saved favorites into each user's account.

Disabling Internet Options

Some malicious websites or programs can tamper with your home page settings so that IE can enter its home page when it starts. Anyone who has access to your computer can make this change. To prevent this from happening, you need to make double modifications in the registry. Close all IE windows first. In the registry at the following location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Internet Explorer\\Restrictions, find or create a new DWORD value named "NoBrowserOptions", double-click and set its value to 1. Go to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\PolicIEs\\Microsoft\\Internet Explorer\\Control Panel, find or create a new DWord value called "HomePage" and set its value to 1. Now IE's "Internet Options" is no longer available. If you want to use this item or change your home page settings yourself, you can temporarily set these two registry keys to 0.