shared some experience accumulated in the process of using Windows XP operating system, can also let you quickly get started in the process of using Windows XP operating system. Mastering the skills of XP can better enjoy the powerful features that XP system brings to you.
1. Recover corrupted WinXP system files
If Windows XP system files are corrupted by viruses or other reasons, we can recover those corrupted files from the Windows XP installation disk.
Specific method: Search for the corrupted file in the installation disk of WindowsXP. It should be noted that the last character of the file name is replaced with the bottom line "_" and rdquo; for example, if you want to search for "Notepad.exe", you need Search with “Notepad.ex_”.
After searching, open the command line mode (enter “cmd” in "run" and enter: “full path to the full path target file of the EXPAND source file”. For example: EXPANDD: SETUPNOTEPAD.EX_C: WindowsNOTEPAD.EXE. One thing to note is that if there are spaces in the path, you need to include the path in double quotes (quotation marks).
Finding is of course the best, but sometimes we can't find the files we need when searching on the Windows XP disk. One reason for this is that the file you are looking for is in the "CAB” file. Since Windows XP treats "CAB" as a folder, for Windows XP, just drag and copy the "CAB" file to the appropriate directory.
If you are using another Windows platform, search for the ""CAB” file containing the target file name. Then open the command line mode and enter: “ The full path of the EXBACT/L target location CAB file, for example: EXTRACT/LC: WindowsD: I386Driver.cabNotepad.exe. As before, as if there are spaces in the path, you need to enclose the path in double quotes.
2, refused to "group similar taskbar"
Although Windows XP "group similar taskbar button" setting can make your taskbar less open window, keep clean, but for some need to open multiple similar The work of the window is very inconvenient. If you use QQ communication software to chat with people online, if there are more than two friends talking to you at the same time, you will immediately feel the inconvenience caused by the default settings of XP DD every time you want to switch the conversation object. You must first click on the group, then select the friends you want to talk in the pop-up menu, and each friend displays the same icon in the group. When there are many conversation objects, you may have to click one by one to see exactly Who replied, waiting for your reaction, and choosing the wrong one, has to choose from the group, it is very troublesome. Obviously, this is not as good as opening a few windows, and clicking on each small window in the taskbar can start chatting. Change method: Click “Start → Control Panel & Rarr; Appearance and Theme & Rarr; Taskbar and 'Start' Menu> In the pop-up window, remove the hook in front of the "Group Taskbar Button" option.
3, uninstalling useless dynamic links through the registry
Resource Manager often leaves useless dynamic links in memory, in order to eliminate this phenomenon, you can open the registry editor, set the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MacHINESOFTWAREmicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionEXPlorerAlwaysUnloadDLL= Dword:1 sets it to 0 and this feature is turned off. Note: In order for the settings to take effect, you will need to restart your computer.
4, clear pre-read files in the prefetch folder
When WinXP is used for a period of time, the files in the pre-read folder will become very large, there will be dead chain files, which will slow down the system time . Recommendation: Delete these files on a regular basis. (Windowsprefetch)
5, WindowsXP weight loss method
The following method is my current winXP weight loss method, after use, I feel safer, the effect is obvious, at least 300m space can be reduced. Note: It is not recommended for beginners.
Remove Driver Backup: Driver.cab file (73MB) in the WindowsDrivercachei386 directory. However, we must insert the Windows installation CD each time we install new hardware.
Delete system file backup (usually not used): Run the command line sfc/purgecache
Delete the alternate dll file: As long as you copy the installation file or have the installation CD, you can do so. Files under Windowssystem32dllcache (minus 200--300mb).
6, understand WinXP startup time
Although the startup speed of WindowsXP has made us satisfied, but Microsoft still provides us with a gadget to understand the specific startup time of WindowsXP startup. As well as viewing cpu usage, DiskI/O, etc., since the tool is graphically displayed, it is clear at a glance. Tools can be downloaded here.
7, recovery EXE file association
EXE file association error is very troublesome, because the occurrence of this situation is mostly caused by the virus, and the main file of the anti-virus software is EXE file, since the EXE file association error, How can you run anti-virus software? Fortunately, XP provides a command line tool in safe mode for us to use, you can use the command line tool to solve this problem.
In safe mode, type: assoc<space>.exe=exefile<carriage>, “.exe=exefile” will be displayed on the screen. Now close the Command Prompt window, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to bring up the “Windows Security” window, press the “Shutdown” button and select the “Restart” option. After starting Windows in normal mode, all The EXE files will work fine!
8, let WinXP automatically update
When Windows has an update, the automatic update system will prompt you to upgrade Windows, of course, this feature will have a real effect after surfing the Internet. One thing to be sure is that in order to achieve automatic updates, the system must collect the user's computer information, and then send it to the Microsoft site, through feedback to decide whether to upgrade. This setting is also in the "System Properties" window, switch to the "Automatic Updates" tab to see that there are three choices here, select the last "Close automatic update", so the system will not appear often Prompt you to update automatically, if you do not use the genuine Windows XP operating system, it is recommended that you turn off this feature, because he may let you upgrade the system to Windows XP SP2 version without knowing, which will cause system instability.
9, install IIS in the Home version
We all know that WindowsXPHome version can not install IIS or PWS. According to the general method, you can only upgrade to XPProfessional or use Windows2000, but you can install IIS on WindowsXPHome as long as you use the means.
First enter "ld:;c:\\Windows\\inf\\sysoc.inf” in the "Start" menu, and the system will automatically open the sysoc.inf file using Notepad. Find the section "[Components]” in sysoc.inf and continue to find a line similar to "iis=iis.dll,OcEntry,iis.inf,hide,7", replace this line with "lds;iis" =iis2.dll,OcEntry,iis2.inf,,7”. Then save and close.