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09-Oct-2002, 03:02 AM #1
Lightbulb Hidden Windows 98 SE Application
Hidden Windows 98 SE Application, that do not have a shortcut in Start Menu:
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DirectX Disgnostic Tool
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C:\Windows\System\DXDiag.exe
-Checks the performance of DirectX Installation

Dr. Watson
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C:\Windows\DrWatson.exe
-A diagnostic tool that takes a snapshot of your system whenever a system fault occurs. Users of Windows NT knows this better. But even Windows 98 SE has it. It intercepts software faults, identifies the software that faulted, and offers a detailed description of the cause.

IP Configuration
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C:\Windows\WinIPCfg.EXE
-The IP Configuration utility allows users or adminstrators to see the current IP address and other useful information about your network configuration.

Object Packager
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C:\Windows\Packager.exe
-Object Packager is a tool you can use to create a that you can insert into a document. For more details, start the Object Packager's on-line help.
-To package only a part of a file, you must use Object Packager, to package a complete file, you can use either Object Packager or Windows Explorer

Registry Editor
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C:\Windows\RegEdit.exe
-This one need no explanation, but surely needs a warning. DON'T fool around with the Windows Registry.

Signature Verification Tool
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C:\Windows\SigVerif.exe
-Helps you in locating all signed and unsigned files on your PC and also give some more information.

Windows PopUp Messaging
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C:\Windows\WinPopUp.exe
-To send PopUp messages to an individual or a WorkGroup

System Configuration Editor
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C:\Windows\System\SysEdit.exe
-Opens up .ini files alongwith Config.Sys and AutoExec.bat for editing

System Configuration Utility
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C:\Windows\System\MSConfig.exe
-System Configuration Utility automates the routine troubleshooting steps that Microsoft Technical Support engineers use when diagnosing issues with the Windows 98 configuration. This tool permits you to modify the system configuration through a process of elimination with check boxes, reducing the risk of typing errors previously associated with Notepad and System Configuration Editor.

System File Checker
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C:\Windows\System\SFC.EXE
-Verifies the integrity of your system files. Can also restore them.

Task Manager
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C:\Windows\TaskMan.exe
-Keeps track of all the open windows. You can cascade, tile, arrange, minimize all windows with a click on your desktop.
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09-Oct-2002, 06:38 AM #2
Thanx abvavguser!!

I did not know that I had Dr Watson, so that is very useful indeed!
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