Here’s how to view details about your shared folders in Windows XP, including who’s connected and what files they are accessing.
- Open the Start menu, click ‘Run’, and type “fsmgmt.msc“. A windows titled “Shared Folders” opens which lists the shared folders and their details.
- Shares lists the currently shared folders.
- Sessions lists the currently connected [...]
Here are some command line utilities in Windows XP that you may find useful. Use the Command Prompt to access them.
bootcfg - Configures, queries, or changes Boot.ini file settings.
driverquery - Displays a list of all installed device drivers and their properties.
getmac - Returns the media access control (MAC) address and list of network protocols associated [...]
Tired of the name “Recycle Bin” in Windows XP? Want to change it to “Waste Basket”, or something unique? This will help.
- Open Regedit and navigate to:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
- Click on the ‘Default’ key, and change “Recycle Bin” to whatever name you want.
Happy Recycling
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