28 hidden features in Windows XP

Many hidden features of Windows are not directly reflected in the menu or the beginning of the system, but directly in the form of files in the Windows installation directory. Today, the author takes Let's meet them.

1, free system tutorial
(system32 folder)

After installing Windows XP, I really want to learn and experience its charm immediately? We don't have to go east to find annoying textbooks. Just select "Start" → "Roaming Windows XP", the interface will appear, it will guide us to tour the new features of Windows XP.

Tip: Windows XP comes with tutorial
very image, is a graphical interface, and is very beautifully produced, Microsoft's authority can be imagined. If you don't have a "Roaming Windows XP" project on your Start menu, you can run C:\\Windows\\System32\\tourstart.exe to enter.

2, Accessibility Wizard - Accwiz (system32 folder)

We know that Microsoft provides accessibility features for people with disabilities in Windows, so that they can also xx computer. 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, and then use the "character mapping table" program to help.

Use the "Character Map" to view which characters in the selected font. When selected, click the "Select" and "Copy" buttons to copy the selected characters to the Windows clipboard. 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 new Cangjie input method 98b installer, Microsoft put it in simplified Chinese version of Windows XP, but buried deeper. However, it is very useful. After installation, it will add a "Chinese (Taiwan)" 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 - Cleannmgr (system32 folder)

Although the current hard drive is getting bigger, it always has a capacity limit. In the process of inadvertently installing this or that software, it may affect the execution of normal Windows programs because the hard disk space has been frequently rushed.

Don't worry, please open this program, it will automatically release a part of the hard disk space, and will intelligently delete xx to ensure that your system is foolproof. This is much safer than removing it from the explorer.

6, Clipboard Viewer - Clipbrd (system32 folder)

The Windows Clipboard provides a bridge for us to exchange information between Windows programs. But this part of the data is generally not visible. However, using the clipboard viewer you can see the "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 Launcher - Control.exe (under system32 folder)

Control Panel is an important part of Windows, 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, Windows XP diagnostic doctor - Drwtsn32 (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 description of the cause of the error, and a suggested xx for solving the problem, contacting Microsoft Technology
support and requesting help Drwatson will play a big role.

9, DVD player - DVDplay (system32 folder)

With the decline in the price of DVD drives and DVD discs, configuring a DVD player on a regular home computer is not a A luxury thing. To play DVDs requires player support, Windows XP provides a "free" DVD player, which allows us to save money on third-party DVD playback software.

10, self-extracting file making tool - IExpress (system32 folder)

Readers who have used compression software must be familiar with self-extracting files, self-extracting files can be solved without corresponding solutions In the case of the compression program, the compressed package file is directly decompressed into the corresponding folder, 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 we can publish the program. More convenient.

In addition, everyone should note that although the running 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 (system32\\usmt folder)

Windows system's ease of use always coexists with instability, so when the system is healthy It is a good idea to save the current settings for use when reinstalling after a system crash. Microsoft has integrated this tool into the File and Settings Transfer Wizard program. Through it, we can achieve backup and recovery of system state.

12, system configuration program - Msconfig (Windows\\PChealth\\HELPCTR\\BinarIEs folder)

Like the system configuration program in Windows, through this program, we can General, SYSTEM.ini, WIN.ini, BOOT.ini, service and startup projects are modified.

Tip: Use it to remove system self-starting programs especially effective.

13, backup tools - Ntbackup (system32 folder)

Data is the most valuable information in the computer, so often backing up your data should also become a good habit. Many people now look for third-party backup tools, but they don't have to. Using the built-in backup tool in Windows XP makes it easy to back up your data, and since you are using Microsoft products, there is no compatibility issue at all.

14, ODBC data source manager - Odbcad32 (system32 folder)

Access to ODBC data source in Windows must have its driver, the tool can be viewed in Windows Installed drivers and related information.

15, IP address detector - Nslookup (system32 folder)

Each computer connected to the Internet has an IP address, similarly, each website also has its IP address, and is unique. With this IP detection tool ping you can easily get their real IP address. If the author wants to know the IP address of http://www.xxx.com
, enter ping http://www.xxx.com
under the S window to see To.

16. On-screen keyboard - Osk (under system32 folder)

The on-screen keyboard is a utility that displays a virtual keyboard on the screen, allowing pointers to users with mobile obstacles. Enter data for the device or joystick. The on-screen keyboard is designed to provide the lowest level of functionality for users with mobility impairments. This is also useful for users who don't know how to type. It can also be used for the most basic CAI keyboard teaching.
17, the object wrapper - Packager (system32 folder)

Through the object wrapper we can open a file and introduce the icons, insert them into the general Windows program, use For making computer-based teaching courseware
or documentation.

18, Registry Editor Enhanced - Regedit32 (system32 folder)

Registry Editor is an advanced tool for changing the 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. Program items and other advanced xx.

19, ActiveX registration and anti-registration tools - Regsvr32

People who have used ActiveX know that ActiveX is not registered and can not be recognized and used by the system, the general installation program will automatically Register the ActiveX control it uses, but what if you get a control that requires manual registration?

If you modify the registry, it is too much trouble. 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:

"regsvr32 [/s] [/n] [/i (: cmdline)] dllname". The dllname is the name of the ActiveX control file. It is recommended to copy it to the System folder before installation.

The number has the following meanings:

/u - anti-registration control

/s - no prompt box is 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 with /i Use together with options

If I want to register an amovie.ocx control, I can type regsvr32 amovie.ocx. To register it, just use regsvr32 /u amovIE.ocx.

20, dynamic link library function launcher - Rundll32

Many dynamic link libraries are used in Windows, so that all Windows programs can share the functions in these dynamic link libraries. In general, many applications use the Windows API to do 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". If the author needs 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.

Again, if you want to open the control panel, you only need to enter the command "rundll32.exe shell32.dll, Control_RunDLL". To open the desktop properties, just use "rundll32.exe shell32.dll, Control_RunDLL" Desk.cpl", the rest and so on.

21, system file checker - Sfc (system32 folder)

Using Windows will inevitably lead to system file corruption or loss, and if for a few small files Just going to reinstall the system, it seems a little more troublesome. With the system file checker Sfc.exe, everything becomes very simple.

22, shared folder settings tool - Shrpubw (system32 folder)

colleagues in the same work group work together, sometimes have to share folders with colleagues, then we can Use this tool to get it done easily. It works by right clicking on a folder and selecting "Share" is basically equivalent.

23, Microsoft signature verification tool - Sigverif (system