Windows NT remembers the size and location of the last 28 windows closed. Each Windows size and location is stored as a subkey at: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerStreams The first window for the first user is 0, the second windows is 1, etc. After 28, a subkey is overwritten. The association of these subkeys with a window is […]
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June, 2004 Archive
How do I re-add a deleted port
Use Regedt32 to navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionPorts On the Edit menu, Add Value name as a type REG_SZ. is the actual port such as LPT1: or COM3:. In the String Editor, enter the correct value data. NOTE: LPTx ports have a blank string. NOTE: COMx ports have BaudRate,Parity,DataBits,StopBits,FlowControl where: BaudRate=75,110,134,150,300,600,1200,1800,2400,4800,7200,9600,14400,19200,38400,57600, or 115,200 Parity=n,o,e,m, or s […]
ALT+PAGE DOWN and ALT+PAGE UP changes locale in Terminal Server
In Terminal Server, each active window is allowed to have its’ own keyboard local. When you change windows, the last keyboard locale for that window is used. If you have the default ALT+SHIFT key set as the locale toggle hotkey, the ALT+SHIFT+TAB is sent when you press ALT+PAGE DOWN or ALT+PAGE UP, which cause the […]
Creating a Custom System Properties Screen
To customize the General tab in System Properties, it is not necessary to edit the registry. Create a file called oeminfo.ini in the System/System32 folder (depending on your version of Windows) containing the following lines : [General] Manufacturer=Manufacturer Name Model=Computer Model [Support Information] Line1=Text displayed in Line2=the message box Line3=opened when you click Line4=on Support […]
What Build and Service Pack and I running?
The easiest way I have found is to Start / Run and type Winver. Then press Enter or click OK.
Windows 2000 issues no warning when you are logged on using cached credentials
In Windows NT, if a domain controller can not be contacted, and you are not a new user of the workstation, you receive: A domain controller for your domain could not be contacted. You have been logged on using cached account information. Changes made to your profile since you last logged on may not be […]
How do I crash Windows 2000 with a few key strokes
Sometimes, a Memory.dmp is helpful. If you want to be able to create one with a few keystrokes: 1. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesi8042prtParameters 2. On the Edit menu, Add Value name CrashOnCtrlScroll, as a type REG_DWORD. A data value of 1 enables this feature. A missing Value Name, or a data value of 0, disables it. […]
Is there an alternative to start menu scrolling in Windows 2000?
In Windows 2000, the default is to scroll the start menu. You can alter this behavior using Start / Settings / Taskbar & Start menu … / Advanced. Uncheck Scroll the programs menu and press OK. You can also alter the registry at: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvanced Edit StartMenuScrollPrograms, a type REG_SZ, and set the string to NO. […]
How can I log off or shutdown a remote Windows 2000 computer?
You can do this from your Windows 2000 desktop. 1. Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2. On the Action menu, press Connect to another computer …. 3. Double-click a computer in the list. 4. Right-click Computer Management () and press Properties. 5. On the Advanced tab, press Startup and Recovery. 6. Press the Shut […]