Windows Notes

• IP to Domain Name mappings, aka the Hosts file - To add IP to server mappings, edit C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc\hosts and add lines that specify the mappings. These mappings will override those provided by the DNS. 127.0.0.1 localhost 216.239.59.99 www.google.com
• Recover Windows XP password (with SystemRescueCD) - If you’ve forgotten your Windows XP password, there are a few things you can try to gain access to the system: Log in as another user and use system tools to change your user’s password. Boot in to safe mode (hold F8 on boot) and log in as ‘admin...
• Turn on command completion - To implement command completion requires using the registry editor, RegEdit, which when misused can render a computer or an account useless. So, follow this at your own risk. Run RegEdit (Start > Run, type in regedit in the dialog box). ...
• Useful Windows Commands - Check network configuration: ipconfig /all Release (reset) and renew your DHCP IP address: ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew Flush the DNS tables. If DNS is screwing up, try this first - it's often needed when you'd least expect it! ipconfig /fl...
• Adding a google IMAP mail account to windows mail - The following link is to a guide that covers the setup necessary to get a google mail account (gmail) working via IMAP in Windows Mail on Vista: Setting up Gmail IMAP Support for Windows Vista Mail Important point from guide: Once mail account has be...
• Access Denied when connecting to a network printer - This is a typical example of how Windows can confuse with it's combination of disassociated functionality and unhelpful error messages. So, you've gone to Start -> Settings -> Add New Printer, clicked Add Printer -> Next, selected "Connect to a print...
• Subversion (TortoiseSVN) - This page contains my notes on Subversion through the TortoiseSVN shell extension. There are Subversion usage notes for Linux in the General Subversion notes. Index Problems relocating working copy that doesn't match repository Problems re...
• WPA on an Acer Travelmate 8104 WLMi with an Intel 2915ABG running Windows XP - If you have problems using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) to connect to a Wireless network on an Acer Travelmate 8104WLMi with an Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG (or 8204WLMi with an 3945ABG) running Windows XP, make sure you've got Service Pack 2 and update ...
• How to keep the command prompt open - Note: I’m not sure how accurate any of this is - it’s just here for my future reference. If starting the command prompt, use the /k switch: cmd.exe /k If you have a batch file (AKA script) and you’d like the command prompt to stay open when it’s f...

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