Very Important DOS backup Commands ( xcopy & move)

xcopy

e=copies directories and subdirectories including empty ones

h=copies hidden and system files also

k=copies attributes

xcopy

 [destination] /e /h /k
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[destination]

xcopy

e=copies directories and subdirectories including empty ones

h=copies hidden and system files also

k=copies attributes

xcopy (source) (destination) /e /h /k

move

Move files or folders from one place to another place.

move (source) (destination)

Clear Memory Cache in Windows XP & Vista to Speed Up Your Computer

Running multiple applications simultaneously in Windows Vista for long periods leads to a gradual decrease in system performance over time.Often the only option to this is a Windows Vista Reboot. Even if you close the application in the Windows Task Manager, the tasks/threads associated with the application are not released completely, depleting the system’s memory resources making the system unstable and sluggish.
Follow the below steps to create shortcut for clearing memory on your Windows Vista Desktop.
•    Right-click on your desktop and Select New > Shortcut
•    In type the location of the item path: Enter below information
%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
•    Click Next. In the next screen, Type a name for this shortcut: Ex: Clear Memory or Process Idle Tasks
•    Click on Finish
Your Clear Memory or Process Idle Tasks shortcut is now created and whenever you feel that your Windows Vista computer is busy not responding to commands, just run this command and it should free up the system.Also note that this tweak works fine in Windows XP also.

Some Useful Network Commands For Windows/DOS

Windows has a whole array of helpful command line tools for configuring and testing Internet and LAN connections. The following is a list of useful network commands that can be used from the command prompt. A lot of these commands are intended for administrating a network, but they are great for savvy home users as well. All of the tools are run by opening a Command window and entering the appropriate command. Go to Start-Run and enter “cmd” to open a Command window.
• net – Used to start, stop and view networking operations.
• ipconfig – Displays the IP Address and other TCP/IP information on your system.
• netstat – Returns protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections.
• hostname – Displays the Microsoft networking computer name.
• lpq – Displays the print queue status of an LPD printer.
• ping – Verify the connectivity or a host across a network.
• nbtstat – Returns protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections.
• ipxroute – Displays and modifies IPX routing tables.
• route – Manipulates TCP/IP routing information
• tracert – Displays route taken by an ICMP to a remote host.
• finger – Displays information about the user
• arp – Displays or modifies information in the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) cache
• getmac – Lists the MAC (Media Access Control) Address on the computer network interfaces
Add /? to the command will provide more information e.g. ipconfig show more information about ipconfig command.

Some Applications:
• Display Connection Configuration: ipconfig /all
• Display DNS Cache Info Configuration: ipconfig /displaydns
• Clear DNS Cache: ipconfig /flushdns
• Release All IP Address Connections: ipconfig /release
• Renew All IP Address Connections: ipconfig /renew
• Re-Register the DNS connections: ipconfig /registerdns
• Change/Modify DHCP Class ID: ipconfig /setclassid
• Network Connections: control netconnections
• Network Setup Wizard: netsetup.cpl
• Test Connectivity: ping www.tomstricks.com
• Trace IP address Route: tracert
• Displays the TCP/IP protocol sessions: netstat
• Display Local Route: route
• Display Resolved MAC Addresses: arp
• Display Name of Computer Currently on: hostname
• Display DHCP Class Information:ipconfig /showclassid
Notes:
• Some command-line tools require the user to have administrator-level privileges on source and/or target computers.
• You must have the TCP/IP network protocol installed to use the TCP/IP utilities.

Hide All Tray Icons ( Windows XP )

1. Start the Registry Editor
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer
3. Right-click an empty space in the right pane and select New > DWORD Value
4. Name the new value NoTrayItemsDisplay
5. Double-click the value NoTrayItemsDisplay and change the Value data to 1
6. Close the registry editor
7. Log off, or restart Windows for the changes to take effect

Only the time & date will still be displayed. To reverse, change the value of NoTrayItemsDisplay to 0, or delete it.

Disable All Notification Baloon tips ( Windows XP )

1. Start the Registry Editor
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Advanced
3. Right-click an empty space in the right pane and select New > DWORD Value
4. Name the new value EnableBalloonTips
5. You should leave the Value data set at 0
6. Close the registry editor
7. Log off, or restart Windows for the changes to take effect

Disable Low Diskspace Notification ( Windows XP )

To disable the low diskspace notification:

1. Start the Registry Editor
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer \
3. Right-click an empty space in the right pane and select New > DWORD Value
4. Name the new value NoLowDiskSpaceChecks
5. Double-click this new value, and enter 1 as it’s Value data
6. Close the registry editor
7. Log off, or restart Windows for the changes to take effect

Note: This will turn of the Low Diskspace warning on all your drives!