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This utility shows the total RAM amount of any specified NT 4 computer.This utility allows you to delete NTFS or HPFS
partitions under DOS.This utility corrects NT 4 shortcuts (useful when cloning workstations).These three utilities show last boot time and
system up time.This utility creates a directory named 'yymmdd'.Awk for Win32. Example : awk "{ printf tolower($0) }" file.txtThis funny utility allows you to logout in a batch file.
Q. : How can I change 'Daylight Saving Time' without editing the registry ?
A. : Start TZEDIT from the Windows NT Resource Kit and press 'Edit'.
Q. : How can I create and delete folder shares or printer shares remotely ?
A. : Use RMTSHARE from the Windows NT Resource Kit.
Q. : How can I get 'system up time' (last boot time) ?
A. : Use SRVINFO from the Windows NT Resource Kit and read the last line, or download
Download these free utilities now ! (Zip, 45 Kb).Q. : Is it possible to display a message directly in the log on window ?
A. : Yes, since Windows NT 4, a message can be displayed directly in the log on box by creating the value 'LogonPrompt' or 'Welcome' ('REG_SZ' format) in 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows NT/CurrentVersion/Winlogon' (using REGEDT32).
Q. : The NT 4 driver for my 'STB 128 3D nvidia' video card doesn't work. What should I do ?
A. : Install last Service Pack (this problem is over since NT 4 Service Pack 3).Q. : How can I find the meaning of keys in the NT registry ?
A. : Start the REGENTRY.HLP file, provided with the Windows NT Resource Kit.Q. : I'm unable to install NT 4 with my old CD-ROM reader (a Mitsumi 2X)...
A. : The NT installation process doesn't work with old Mitsumi CD-ROM readers (2X and 4X). You will have to change your CD-ROM reader for a more recent one or copy the \I386 directory (assuming you have an intel processor) to one of your hard drive, using DOS...Q. : How to start or stop a service in a batch file ?
A. : Use NET START "SERVICE NAME" or NET STOP "SERVICE NAME".Q. : How to start or stop a service remotely in a batch file ?
A. : Use the SC.EXE utility from the NT Resource Kit. SC \\MACHINE_NAME START "SERVICE NAME" or SC \\MACHINE_NAME STOP "SERVICE NAME". Another similar tool, NETSVC, is available since the Resource Kit Supplement 2.
Q. : Is there a DELTREE command under Windows NT ?
A. : Just use RD /S (or RD /S /Q).
Q. : How should I kill process from the command line ?
A. : Use TLIST and KILL from the NT Resource Kit.
Q. : How should I kill process remotely from the command line ?
A. : Use RKILL from the NT Resource Kit. The RKILLSRV.EXE service must be installed and running on the target machine.
Q. : How to install/uninstall a service remotely ?
A. : Use SRVINSTW from the NT Resource Kit.
Q. : How to simulate the |grep filter ?
A. : Use |FINDSTR /i "Text".
Q. : How to get the list of DC's ?
A. : Use NLTEST /DCLIST:[Domain] from the NT Resource Kit or NETDOM BDC from the Supplement 2.
Q. : How to get the status of DC's ?
A. : Use NLTEST /BDC_QUERY:[Domain] from the NT Resource Kit.
Q. : Is the NetLogon service up on our DC's ?
A. : To check the NetLogon service, use NLTEST /SERVER:[PDC or BDC] /QUERY from the NT Resource Kit.
Q. : How to find the full name of an user from his login name ?
A. : Use NET USER [Login name] /DOMAIN|FINDSTR /i "Full Name" or NLTEST /SERVER:[PDC or BDC] /USER:[Login name]|FINDSTR /i FullName from the NT Resource Kit.
Q. : How to find a computer role from the command line ?
A. : The computer role is returned by NET ACCOUNTS.
Q. : How can I answer to questions in a batch file ?
A. : For example, try : ECHO.|TIME or ECHO Y|CHKDSK C: /F.
Q. : How can I install an IBM PCI or Turbo 16/4 ISA Token-Ring Adapter under Windows NT 4.0 ?
A. : Download the "OEMSETUP.INF" patches at http://www.networking.ibm.com/tra/trantbug.html.
Q. : How can I change a password from the command line ?
A. : Use NET USER [Login name] * or NET USER [Login name] [Password].
Q. : How can I replace caracters in variables ?
A. : To replace caracters use SET VARIABLE=%VARIABLE:car1=car2%.
Q. : How can I select some caracters in variables ?
A. : To select some caracters use SET VARIABLE1=%VARIABLE2:~pos,len%.
Q. : NTFS rights are blank on a directory or a file...
A. : This is a NTFS corruption. 'Take Ownership' of the file or directory in 'Properties/Security' and think about updating your system to the last SP if you're only in SP3.
Q. : How can I speed the 'Start' menu ?
A. : Reduce the HKEY_USERS\*\Control Panel\Desktop\MenuShowDelay value(s) and open a new NT session.
Q. : Some printers just stop working on our old NT4 SP3 server...
A. : If you have more than 11 printers on your NT4 SP3 server, change HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\LPDSVC\lpr values from 0 to 1 (use non-RFC ports), then stop and restart the Spooler service.
Q. : I use Inoculan for NT. Shall I apply SP5 ?
A. : If you use Inoculan 4.0 Build 270, please download and install the last Inoculan Service Pack before installing NT 4.0 SP5 : http://support.cai.com/Download/patches/inocnt.html
Q. : How to make NT 4.0 kill hung applications at logoff ?
A. : Modify every HKEY_USERS\*\Control Panel\Desktop\AutoEndTasks (REG_SZ) from 0 to 1 and logoff.
Q. : NTBackup doesn't recognize (or locks) tapes...
A. : Try to change the following timeout HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\NTBackup\Hardware\Drive Settling (REG_SZ) from 60 to 120 seconds. Restart the server.
Q. : Now I can't save my Office 97 documents on the NT network...
A. : If you can copy local documents to that NT network share without any problem, then Office 97 needs an update to SR-2 (Service Release 2). SR-2 is freely available at Microsoft.
Note : SR-1 must be installed first, as SR-2 is not cumulative.
Q. : Any shortcut to the 'Task Manager' ?
A. : Press 'Ctrl+Shift+ESC' or create a shortcut to 'Taskmgr.exe'.
Q. : How to enhance NTFS performance on my NT Workstation ?
A. : Change the following value KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem\NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate (REG_DWORD) from 0 to 1 and reboot. Then the last access time to folders and files is ignored.
Q. : I want a pcANYWHERE host to start in Stealth mode...
A. : Add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Symantec\pcANYWHERE\CurrentVersion\Host\ServiceStealthMode (REG_DWORD) = 1, then stop and restart the pcANYWHERE host service.
Q. : How to stop the 'Start from here' message at logon ?
A. : Add or update HKEY_USERS\*\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoStartBanner (REG_DWORD) = 0x1000000 (hexa).
Q. : How to stop the minimize animation of NT 4 ?
A. : Add or update HKEY_USERS\*\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowsMetrics\MinAnimate (REG_DWORD) = 0 and logout.
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