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Contents


Chapter 1. System Files

MSDOS.SYS

WIN.COM

Chapter 2. Windows Installation

Setup (Windows 95 only)

Internet Services Manager (Windows NT Only)

Dial-Up Networking and Scripting Tool

Direct Cable Connection

Fax

Using Device Drivers of Previous Versions

Identifying Windows Versions

User Manager (NT Only)

Chapter 3. Registry

Introduction

Windows Operation

Windows 95 User Interface

Command Processor (DOS Command Prompt)

System Performance

Chapter 4. Resources

Repair Disk

Cabinet Files (*.CAB)

Shortcuts (*.LNK)

Splash Screens

User Policies (*.POL)

CD-ROM Keys

AutoRun Files (*.INF)

Personalizing Your System (OEM) (Windows 95 Only)

Chapter 5. Programming

Windows Version Detector

Temporary Directories

Environment Variables

Synchronization of Batch File Commands

Backing Up Your Files

Manipulating the System History Information

Running System Dialogs from Batch Files (Windows NT Only)

Chapter 6. Windows Applications

CDPlayer

Explorer

FreeCell

System Agent

Task Scheduler

System Monitor

Task Manager

WinHelp

Chapter 7. Utilities

User Interface

System Management

File Management

Internet Services, Clients, and Browsers

Chapter 8. Command Line Programs

Command Line Processor (DOS Prompt)

Command Line Programs Shipped with Windows

Additional Command Line Programs

References

Books and Articles

World Wide Web Sites

Document Information

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