How to Enable Win XP, Win 2003 ... to access NAS Network

To access the network shares Windows relies on one of the Windows Service "Network DDE DSDM" also known "Manages Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)", If this service is stopped, DDE network shares will be unavailable.

To Start this Service:
Go to Windows Start Button-->Administrative Tools-->Services, locate "Network DDE DSDM" and to set it to "Automatic" then start up the service.

Explorer crashes due MSVCR100.dll in Windows 7

Faulting application name: explorer.exe, version: 6.1.7601.17567, time stamp: 0x4d672ee4
Faulting module name: MSVCR100.dll, version: 10.0.40219.325, time stamp: 0x4df2bcac
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x000000000003c145
Faulting process id: 0x1be8
Faulting application start time: 0x01cf723c3fbeee54
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\explorer.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\system32\MSVCR100.dll
Report Id: 825626cb-de2f-11e3-ab39-0026b904b93e

The synwinxt.dll of Synergy caused this issue reported before:

http://synergy-project.org/spit/issues/details/3980/

Solution:

go to the C:\Program Files\Synergy folder and rename the synwinxt.dll  to synwinxt.dll.bak

Create log off message for Windows

1. Click Start > Run, type “regedit” click Ok button. Registry Editor window will popup.
2. Find this path from left side of Registry Editor window: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
3. Double click LegalNoticeCaption from right side Registry Editor window. This will popup Edit String window. Type in Value data any name that you want to be your message window title. Click Ok button.
4. Double click LegalNoticeText from right side Registry Editor window. This will popup Edit String window. Type in Value data any message, this message will show up on your message window. Click Ok button. Close your Registry Editor window.
5. Log off from your computer.

How to check which process using TCP/IP Ports in Windows

Run the following command from a command prompt to find the PID of the process which is using TCP port 80 and/or 443. 
   
    netstat -aon | find ":80" 
    netstat -aon | find ":443"

You will see an output similar to the following. Remember the actual PID will vary from case to case.
    TCP    0.0.0.0:80    0.0.0.0:0    LISTENING    3604 
    TCP    0.0.0.0:443   0.0.0.0:0    LISTENING    3320

Now using Task Manager you can easily find out to which process the above PID belongs and take appropriate action.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973094

Change IP Address Using Netsh.exe Command

Netsh command
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

to change the ipv4 address, subnet mask and getway

netsh int ipv4 set address "Local Area Connection" static 192.168.0.2 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254 1

to change DNS
netsh int ip set dns "Local Area Connection" static 192.168.0.254 primary


The "Local Area Connection" is your Adapter name, It could also be "local area connection 2" or "wireless network connection"...




Syntax
netsh int ipv4 set address [name=]InterfaceName [source=]{dhcp | static [addr=]IPAddress[mask=]SubnetMask [gateway=]{none | DefaultGateway [[gwmetric=]GatewayMetric]}}
 
MSDN Document

How to disable IE prompt message: A script is accessing some software (an ActiveX control) on this page which has been marked safe for scripting

the marked safe for scripting which means some activeX control have been authenticated by Microsoft, therefor 
Microsoft marked it as a safe script and you can use it less risk.

How to disable message prompt to you
in Internet Explorer menu
1. Tools -> Internet Options
2. Security Tab
3. Select a zone to Internet
4. Custom level
5. ActiveX controls and plug-ins
       Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting

How to remove GRUB and restore the Windows bootloader

1. Boot computer from bootable Windows XP CD
2. when the first screen stop and prompt options, press R to repair an existing installation.
3. In the console type commands as below:
    C:\> FIXBOOT C:
    C:\> FIXMBR
    C:\> BOOTCFG /rebuild
         Enter Load Identifier: Windows Server 2003, Enterprise
         Enter OS Load Options:  /fastdetect
4. reboot done! 

Related
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317521/en-us?fr=1

Using command line for Windows Disk Defragmenter

Windows Disk Defragmenter
Copyright (c) 2003 Microsoft Corp. and Executive Software International, Inc.
Usage:
defrag <volume> [-a] [-f] [-v] [-?]
  volume  drive letter or mount point (d: or d:\vol\mountpoint)
  -a      Analyze only
  -f      Force defragmentation even if free space is low
  -v      Verbose output
  -?      Display this help text

for example if you want to defrag Dirve D: and analyze onlydefrag D: -a

result is show below:
Windows Disk Defragmenter
Copyright (c) 2003 Microsoft Corp. and Executive Software International, Inc.
Analysis Report
    51.16 GB Total,  14.92 GB (29%) Free,  5% Fragmented (10% file fragmentation)
You do not need to defragment this volume.

Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login

1. At a command prompt, type "control userpasswords2" and press Enter to open the Windows User Accounts application.
2. On the Users tab, clear the Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer check box and then click OK.
3. In the Automatically Log On dialog box that appears, type the user name and password for the account you want to be logged on each time you start your computer.

Windows Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX Reference

This articel help you understand how to use javascript create a customize windwos remote desktop web connection.
you can use this technic connect to your server desktop anywhere and the IE browser is all you need.

 

// Declare MsRdpClient object in the web page
    <OBJECT language="vbscript" ID="MsRdpClient" CLASSID="CLSID:7584c670-2274-4efb-b00b-d6aaba6d3850"
        onerror="OnControlLoadError"
        onreadystatechange="OnControlLoad"
        CODEBASE="msrdp.cab#version=5,2,3790,3959"
        WIDTH=<% resWidth = Request.QueryString("rW")
            if  resWidth < 200 or resWidth > 1600 then
               resWidth = 800
            end if
            Response.Write resWidth %>
        HEIGHT=<% resHeight = Request.QueryString("rH")
            if  resHeight < 200 or resHeight > 1200 then
               resHeight = 600
            end if
            Response.Write resHeight %>
    </OBJECT>

 

// Some Necessary input fields in web page
    Domain Name: <input type="text" name="Domain" id="editDomain">
    Screen Resolution:
    <select size="1" name="comboResolution" id=comboRes class="topspace">
        <option selected value="1"><ID id=option1>Full Screen</ID></option>
        <option value="2"><ID id=option2>640 x 480</ID></option>
        ....
        <option value="7"><ID id=option6>1600 x 1200</ID></option>
    </select>
   
    <input type="submit" id=connectbutton value="Connect" disabled="true" name="ButtonLogin" OnClick="RdpConnect">

 

// Validate MsRdpClient ActiveX is ready to load
    function onControlLoad
    {
       var control = document.getElementById("MsRdpClient");
       if(control == null)
       {
          if(control.readyState == 4)
          {
             document.getElementById("connectButton").disabled = false;
          }
       }
    }

// invok  connection to MsRdpClient object
function RdpConnect()
{
    MsRdpClient.Server="Server";
    MsRdpClient.Domain="Domain";
    MsRdpClient.UserName="user";
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ClearTextpassword="password";
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RDPPort = 3389;
    MsRdpClient.FullScreen=1;
    MsRdpClient.Width=1024;
    MsRdpClient.Height=768;
    MsRdpClient.DesktopWidth=1024;
    MsRdpClient.DesktopHeight=768;
    MsRdpClient.Connect();
}

MsRdpClient OCX Methods and controls reference:

    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings.PluginDlls
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.AcceleratorPassthrough
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapCacheSize
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapPersistence
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCache16BppSize
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCache24BppSize
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCacheSize
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ClearTextPassword
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ConnectToServerConsole
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DedicatedTerminal
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisableCtrlAltDel
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisplayConnectionBar
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DoubleClickDetect
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableAutoReconnect
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableMouse
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableWindowsKey
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.FullScreen
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.GrabFocusOnConnect
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltEsc
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltShiftTab
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltSpace
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltTab
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyCtrlAltDel
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyCtrlEsc
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.InputEventsAtOnce
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.KeepAliveInterval
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.KeyboardType
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaxEventCount
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaximizeShell
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaxReconnectAttempts
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MinInputSendInterval
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MinutesToIdleTimeout
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.NumBitmapCaches
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.OrderDrawThreshold
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.OverallConnectionTimeout
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PerformanceFlags
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PersistCacheDirectory
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PinConnectionBar
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrClipCleanTempDirString
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrClipPasteInfoString
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrLocalPrintingDocName
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RDPPort
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectDrives
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectPorts
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectPrinters
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectSmartCards
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ScaleBitmapCachesByBPP
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ShadowBitmap
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ShutdownTimeout
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SingleConnectionTimeout
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SmartSizing
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SmoothScroll
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings3.ConnectionBarShowMinimizeButton
    MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings3.ConnectionBarShowRestoreButton
    MsRdpClient.ColorDepth
    MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.AudioRedirectionMode
    MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.KeyboardHookMode
    MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.StartProgram
    MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.WorkDir


Related Links:
Installing Remote Desktop Web Connection in Windows XP

Set Up Remote Desktop Web Connection with Windows XP

Remote Desktop Web Connection for Microsoft's Windows Server 2003

 

 

How to Install/UnInstall COM Componets

If the COM file is a executive .exe file.Excute the file with a argument as below:

 -Service            // Install .exe COM file as a windows service.
 -UnregServer    // Uninstall .exe COM componet.
 -RegServer       // Install .exe COM file as a windows COM componet.

If the COM file is a DLL file, suppose the file name is mycom.dll.

regsvr32 mycom.dll              // To install dll COM
regsvr32 /u mycom.dll          // Run regsvr32 with argument /u to uninstall the dll COM

dcomcnfg    // This tool can see the all DCOM componets has installed in the system.

The Installutil.exe is a tool for .NET componets registration

Here some argument options

Option	Description
/h[elp]	Displays command syntax and options for the tool.
/help assemblypath	Displays any additional options recognized by individual installers within the specified assembly.
/logFile=[filename]	Specifies the name of the log file where install progress is recorded. The default is assemblyname.InstallLog.
/logToConsole={true|false}	If true, displays output to the console. If false (the default), suppresses output to the console.
/showCallStack	Prints the call stack to the log if an exception occurs at any point during installation.
/u[ninstall]	Uninstalls an assembly. Unlike other options, /u applies to all assemblies regardless of where it appears on the command line.
/? assemblypath	Displays any additional options recognized by individual installers within the specified assembly.
/?	Displays command syntax and options for the tool.

The SC.exe is a Windows SDK tool

The SC.exe can be used to Query, Install, Uninstall and Setting Windows Service and Windows Hardware Drivers.

How to use it go ask google!