Generic Windows Tricks

This article is about generic Windows tricks... Will be updating incrementally....

• Block start-up programs in the system

                        Goto msconfig -> Startup (Enable or disable startup programs from here)

•  Remove share folders

                                  Computer -> Manage -> Share Folders

•  Shut Down your system from command line

                           C:\>shutdown -r -t 5    (restarts within 5 sec)
                           C:\> shutdown -t 5     (shutdown within 5 sec)

• Chat with Friends through ms dos Command Prompt  (http://www.insecure.in/cmd_chat_trick.asp)

• Know 32 or 64bit processor in your system (Shortcut    -    msinfo32.exe)

1. Open the System Information:

      Open the Start menu, and click on Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System  Information

     2.   Look in the System Summary:

        The System Information tool will display detailed information about your Windows operating system.  Once opened it will show the "System     Summary" – it’s an overview of your computer and operating system.

   3.    Look for the System Type Item:

      On the right hand side of the window you will see a list of items. Look for the item called "System Type".

      The value of this item will tell you whether your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit:

          * x86-based PC: It’s a 32-bit computer.
          * x64-based PC: It’s a 64-bit computer.