“All Users” Folder Location in Windows 7
In hidden folder: C:\Users\Public\Desktop
There's also an uber-well hidden "All Users" folder that you can't even see with "show hidden files" enabled. I don't know if there is any way to make it visible from the outside. But you can navigate there directly:
Use windows explorer to navigate to C:\Users. Then, right-click your address bar and say "edit address". It will say "C:\Users\". C:\Users\Public\All Users
And what about the programs and other stuff that was located in "Appdata" ? Like, for example, a Virtual PC/XP Mode, can we share it with all users using the same settings and a "single instalation" ? Answer: C:\ProgramData\
Event Log Entries with Windows Reboots
# Event 6005 is logged at boot time noting that the Event Log service was started. It gives the message "The Event log service was started".
# Event 6006 is logged as a clean shutdown. It gives the message "The Event log service was stopped".
# Event 6008 is logged as a dirty shutdown. It gives the message "The previous system shutdown at time on date was unexpected".
# Event 6009 is logged during every boot and indicates the operating system version, build number, service pack level, and other pertinent information about the system. Depending on your current configuration, it gives a message similar to: "Microsoft R Windows NT 4.0 1381 Service Pack 6 Multiprocessor free".
via Why Windows NT Reports 6005, 6006, 6008, and 6009 Event Log Entries.
Drag and Drop to Command Prompt
Drag and Drop any file/shortcut into the Command Prompt window and it displays the full path of that file. Very helpful
Command prompts for Windows
Command prompts for Windows
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Useful "Start, Run" commands for Windows.
"Do Nothing" .exe
Dud.
Dud is a program that does absolutely nothing. Run it and it will immediately unload. It can be used as a replacement for annoying system files, such as helpctr.exe or stobject.dll.
Simply:
- copy dud.exe to the folder containing the offending application
- make note of the offending file's name (ex: annoyance.exe)
- delete the offending application
- rename dud.exe to match the annoying file's name
Current Month, Day, Year in Batch Files (Windows/DOS)
FOR /F "tokens=2-4 delims=/-/ " %%A IN ("%date%") DO (
SET cwMonth=%%A
SET cwDay=%%B
SET cwYear=%%C
)
Fix: There is no script engine for file extension ".js".
Install latest Windows Script update for your OS.
Such as:
Removing the "My Bluetooth Places" Desktop Icon
How to remove the “My Bluetooth Places” desktop icon
1. Login as an administrator.
2. Open the Registry Editor (Windows Key + R; Run “regedit.exe”).
3. Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace
4. Expand NameSpace and look for a key named {6af09ec9-b429-11d4-a1fb-0090960218cb}. Verify the key’s default value is My Bluetooth Places, and then delete it. Note: You may want to backup this key before deleting it.
5. Refresh the desktop (Click on the desktop, Press F5).
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CD Drive Issues (Exclamation Icon in Device Mgr)
1. Uninstalled the faulty device from Device Mgr (right-click faulty drive device, click Uninstall).
2. Run the XP_CD-DVD-Fix.zip file mentioned and linked to on this page.
3. Restart.
Location of Windows Quick Launch Shortcuts
Q: Where are the Windows Quick Launch shortcuts stored?
A: C:\Documents and Settings\<User Name>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch