When writing a DOS batch file in Windows XP, have you ever needed to acquire the list of files in the current directory without all of the header information (volume name and serial number), footer information (number of files and/or directories, bytes used and free), or extra file information (date and time, file type, and file size)?
Even though you are running Windows XP, it”s easy to access a machine running Windows 2000 Terminal Server. You can access a Windows 2000 machine the same way you would access a remote Windows XP machine. Just click on the “Start” menu, choose “All Programs”, “Accessories”, “Communication”, then “Remote Desktop Connection”.
The Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection utility lets you remotely access a Windows machine over a network or the Internet, provided it is set up to do so and you have proper access on the box. This is performed by opening a connection to the machine, then viewing a virtual desktop of said machine. From this desktop, you… Read More »
Windows XP”s Remote Desktop Connection works great if you are connecting to a remote computer via a cable modem or DSL, but you can still optimize the experience to work acceptably well for modem connections.
Once the Windows 2003 Resource Kit is installed, you may need to reboot your machine for the directory “C:\Program Files\Windows Resource Kits\Tools\” to be added to your path.
Windows XP Service Pack 2, offering many security and performance upgrades for your operating system, can be conveniently downloaded in several ways. Before you follow this tip, however, be sure to read the other Windows XP and Service Pack 2 tips in MalekTips. These provide more information about computer maintenance you should perform before applying the update to… Read More »
The Windows 2003 Resource Kit comes with a batch file command, logtime, that lets you output the current time, date, and a custom text message to a log file. This is great for benchmarking batch files and commands in that you can output when such a command starts and completes.
Here”s an interesting command you can add to your Windows XP and DOS arsenal.
Many Unix and Linux-style operating systems come with the ”top” command that, when entered, display a detailed view of every running process on the system. This command updates in real-time, so as processes start, stop, or request more memory, this information is reflected in the display.
The following is a list of easy tweaks you can do to speed up the overall performance of your PC with Windows XP.