Help Line: Simple way to work with commands
By JAY LEE
Q: In your column last week you offered a solution that included the instruction to open a command prompt. Can you please explain what this is and how to do it?
A: Many computer users don't realize thata PC with a graphical user interface is simply substituting the typing of a command line with the click of an icon.
To access a command prompt on a Windows-based computer, you simply click Start, then Run and type CMD and click OK. This will bring up a window with a command-line prompt similar to the old DOS prompts found on older computers.
At this prompt, you can execute any application on the computer as well as perform tasks not immediately available in the standard icon-based menu system. You can delete, copy, rename and move files as well as numerous other tasks.
Those who have been using computers for a long time find the command line to be a very useful and comfortable way to perform certain operations on a PC. This prompt is most useful for system diagnostic and maintenance oriented tasks.
For a list of command-line tools available in Windows XP visit www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx
Q: Upon starting up my computer the following message appears: "Cannot find C\Windows\sychost.exe." I then click OK and all is fine. Is this a problem I need to repair?
A: Sychost.exe is part of the LEOX.B virus. The fact that your computer reports that the file cannot be found indicates that the virus file is missing but the computer is trying to start it anyway.
I would suggest updating your anti-virus program and performing a full system scan to make sure you are not infected. After that you may need to go into the registry and find the entry that is calling to this missing file and delete it.
Instructions on reversing the changes made by this virus can be found at securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.leox.b.html
Q: In Windows 98, there was a little button on the task bar that you could click and it would minimize all of your open windows and take you to the desktop. I can't find anything comparable in Windows XP. Does it even exist?
A: The show desktop feature is available in Windows XP. You can access it by right-clicking on the taskbar. When you do, a menu will pop up with the option displayed.
If you would like to create a shortcut for your Quick Launch taskbar follow these steps:
Create a text file using notepad and enter the following text:
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop
Save the document to your desktop as Show Desktop.scf and then drag the file to your Quick Launch bar and you're all set.
HoustonChronicle.com - Help Line: Simple way to work with commands
Q: In your column last week you offered a solution that included the instruction to open a command prompt. Can you please explain what this is and how to do it?
A: Many computer users don't realize thata PC with a graphical user interface is simply substituting the typing of a command line with the click of an icon.
To access a command prompt on a Windows-based computer, you simply click Start, then Run and type CMD and click OK. This will bring up a window with a command-line prompt similar to the old DOS prompts found on older computers.
At this prompt, you can execute any application on the computer as well as perform tasks not immediately available in the standard icon-based menu system. You can delete, copy, rename and move files as well as numerous other tasks.
Those who have been using computers for a long time find the command line to be a very useful and comfortable way to perform certain operations on a PC. This prompt is most useful for system diagnostic and maintenance oriented tasks.
For a list of command-line tools available in Windows XP visit www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx
Q: Upon starting up my computer the following message appears: "Cannot find C\Windows\sychost.exe." I then click OK and all is fine. Is this a problem I need to repair?
A: Sychost.exe is part of the LEOX.B virus. The fact that your computer reports that the file cannot be found indicates that the virus file is missing but the computer is trying to start it anyway.
I would suggest updating your anti-virus program and performing a full system scan to make sure you are not infected. After that you may need to go into the registry and find the entry that is calling to this missing file and delete it.
Instructions on reversing the changes made by this virus can be found at securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.leox.b.html
Q: In Windows 98, there was a little button on the task bar that you could click and it would minimize all of your open windows and take you to the desktop. I can't find anything comparable in Windows XP. Does it even exist?
A: The show desktop feature is available in Windows XP. You can access it by right-clicking on the taskbar. When you do, a menu will pop up with the option displayed.
If you would like to create a shortcut for your Quick Launch taskbar follow these steps:
Create a text file using notepad and enter the following text:
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop
Save the document to your desktop as Show Desktop.scf and then drag the file to your Quick Launch bar and you're all set.
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