Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Vista Tips |
Here is a list of RUNDLL32 shortcuts that can be used in Windows Vista.
I love these shortcuts. I use them all the time to create shortcut icons for my users or when creating batch files.
Add/Remove Programs
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,0
Content Advisor
RunDll32.exe msrating.dll,RatingSetupUI
Control Panel
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL
Date and Time Properties
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl
Display Settings
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL access.cpl,,3
Device Manager
RunDll32.exe devmgr.dll DeviceManager_Execute
Folder Options - File Types
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_Options 2
Folder Options - General
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 0
Folder Options - Search
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2
Folder Options - View
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7
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Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Vista Tips |
RUNDLL32 shortcut that can be used to access the list of stored usernames and passwords.
To run commands you may need to enable the Run option within Vista.
Use the command:
RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
These are usernames and passwords that are used when logging into network resources.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Tips |
Install Microsoft Updates without user interaction screens appearing by using a command line switch.
Use the /quiet switch to install Microsoft Hotfixes in “Quiet Mode”
For example, I downloaded a hotfix from Microsoft and saved it to my Desktop. So I ran the command:
“C:\Documents and Settings\username\
Desktop\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe” /quiet
NOTE: This works if you have version 5.3.24.3 of update.exe and later. For earlier versions, you can use the /q switch instead.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Tips |
Skip the part of Microsoft Hotfix installers that backup your files for uninstall with this switch.
Use the /nobackup switch to bypass this part.
For example, I downloaded a hotfix from Microsoft and saved it to my Desktop. So I ran the command:
“C:\Documents and Settings\username\Desktop\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe” /nobackup
NOTE: This works if you have version 6.1.22.0 of update.exe or later. For earlier versions, you can use the /n switch instead.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Tips |
You can use a Rundll32 shortcut to access the Map Network Drive screen.
Use the following command.
rundll32.exe shell32, SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL Connect
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Vista Tips |
Check the status of your Windows Vista activation.
1. Click on the Start and type CMD in the Start Search bar and press Enter.
2. At the prompt, type in slmgr.vbs -dli
3. This will present you with your Windows Vista activation status.
Add the option to Open with Notepad to the right-click menu.
Right click here and save the file. Then run it. It will import the following information into your system registry.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Open with Notepad]
@=”"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Open with Notepad\command]
@=”notepad.exe %1″
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Internet Explorer Tips |
Create shortcuts to clear your Internet Explorer (IE7) Browsing History Tracks.
You can use the following RUNDLL32 commands to clear your tracks in IE7. You can also make shortcuts for each of these functions.
Delete Temporary Internet Files:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8
Delete Cookies:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2
Delete History:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1
Delete Form Data:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16
Delete Passwords:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32
Delete All:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255
Delete All + files and settings stored by Add-ons:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Software Tips |
Use these commands or shortcuts to directly access Windows Media Center features.
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /directmedia:discplayback - Begins playback of the disc in the drive
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:VideoFullscreen.xml /PushStartPage:True - Live TV
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:VideoGuide.xml /PushStartPage:True - TV Guide
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:RecordedTV.BrowsePage.xml /PushStartPage:True - Recorded TV
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:VideoToBeRecorded.xml /PushStartPage:True - Scheduled Recordings
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:Radio.BrowsePage.xml /PushStartPage:True - Radio
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:Radio.xml - FM Radio
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:MusicBrowsePage.xml /PushStartPage:True - Music Library
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:VideosBrowsePage.xml /PushStartPage:True - Video Library
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:PhotosBrowsePage.xml /PushStartPage:True - Picture Library
%SystemRoot%ehomeehshell.exe /homepage:Options.Home.xml /PushStartPage:True - Settings Menu
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Vista Tips |
Allow the firewall in Windows Vista to allow pings.
- Click Start, then right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
- Type: netsh firewall set icmpsetting 8 enable
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Vista Tips |
Enable the Run command option in Windows Vista.
In Windows Vista the Run command is considered obsolete. The Quick Search or Start Search is considered to be a replacement for the Run command. However, you can still enable the Run command if you wish with these steps.
Click Start–>Properties–>Start Menu–>Customize
Scroll down and find Run Command and check it.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows XP Tips |
How to send a remote shutdown command to a remote computer under Windows XP.
You have to be an administrator to perform these actions:
1. Open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
2. Open Computer Management (Local)
3. In the console tree, right-click Computer Management (Local), and then click Connect to another computer.
4. In the Select Computer dialog box, click Another computer, type the name of the computer that you want to restart or shut down, and then click OK. You can also click Browse to search for the name of the computer.
5. In the console tree, right-click Computer Management (Remote computer name), and then click Properties.
6. On the Advanced tab, click Startup and Recovery.
7. Click Shut Down to open the Shut Down dialog box.
8. Under Action, select the actions you want to perform on the computer to which you are connected.
9.Under Force Apps Closed, select the circumstances under which you want to force applications to close when you shut down or restart the computer, and then click OK.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Tips, Windows XP Tips |
Convert your hard drive partition from FAT32 to NTFS and make it more efficient.
Click START–>RUN and type:
CONVERT C: /FS:NTFS
Within Windows, CONVERT will not be able to obtain exclusive access to your hard drive if any files are in use, as such the conversion must be done the next time Windows starts to load. You will be prompted to do this.
After the restart, your drive will begin converting over to NTFS after a scan of your hard disk.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007 under Windows Tips |
Flushing the DNS resolver cache can help resolve DNS related problems.
To flush or reset the DNS resolved cache, perform the following steps:
1. Click START–>RUN
2. Type ipconfig /flushdns
This article applies to Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003
Also see:
Flush and reset a client resolver cache using the ipconfig command - Microsoft
Posted on Nov 18, 2007 under Windows Vista Tips |
The Run command is not enabled by default in the Windows Vista Start menu. Here is how you restore it:
- Right-click the Taskbar, and choose Properties
- Select the Start Menu tab
- With Start menu checkbox selected, click the Customize button
- Scroll down until you see the option named Run command
- Enable the Run command checkbox
- Click OK, OK to close the dialogs.
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