Usually, the commands most frequently used by us are those in the Windows 98 menu. In fact, there are many more useful files in the system files, but we generally don't use them. Actually, when your system has problems, these files are really quite useful. Here, we will explore the executable files in the c:\windows folder.
Asd.exe automatically skips drivers. ASD will list all devices that failed to start or operations. Use it to enable any device previously disabled by ASD, and Windows 98 will attempt to use that device when it next starts. If it fails, the computer will stop responding. When you restart the computer, ASD will prevent that operation from running, allowing you to start the computer. Click "Details" to identify the failed device and display the suggested procedure.
Calc.exe is the calculator built into Windows. Generally, you can use "Standard" to perform simple calculations or "Scientific" to perform advanced scientific calculations and statistics.
Cdplayer.exe is the built-in CD player in Windows. It is used to listen to CDs. With "CD Player", you can play the audio CD in the CD-ROM drive on the computer. To enjoy the CD, you can use the headphones inserted into the CD-ROM. If a sound card is installed, you can enjoy the CD through the speaker system.
Cleanmgr.exe is the disk cleanup program. When you install a certain program and there is not enough disk space, it will automatically run and ask you if you want to clean the disk to gain space. (See Tuneup.exe)
Control.exe is actually the Control Panel.
Cvt1.exe is the FAT32 converter. It can convert your hard disk from the FAT16 file system to the FAT32 file system to optimize the drive. After conversion, you will get more hard disk space, and the program running speed will also be faster. (About 50% faster approximately) Defrag.exe is the disk defragmenter. The appearance of disk fragments will slow down the speed of reading disk files. We should defragment the disk at intervals.
Dialer.exe is the phone dialer program. Through "Phone Dialer", you can make calls on the computer using a modem or other Windows phone device.
Drwatson.exe is a diagnostic tool built into Windows that takes a system snapshot whenever a system error occurs. It captures the software error identifier, identifies the software that caused the error, and can provide a detailed description of the cause of the error. "Dr.Watson" usually can find the problem and suggest a procedure. When contacting Microsoft technical support for assistance, "Dr.Watson" is a useful tool for evaluating the problem. By default, "Dr.Watson" is not loaded. To automatically start "Dr.Watson", create a shortcut to \Windows\DrWatson.exe in the "Startup" group. Of course, you can also choose its advanced view function during normal use to see current system information such as the current system, tasks, startup, hook programs, kernel drivers, user drivers, MS-DOS drivers, 16-bit modules, etc. For example, we know the version of Windows we are using, whether it is Win98 or Win95. But not all Win98 versions used globally are the same. If we want to know more information, we can see in the system options in the advanced view function of Drwatson.exe. For example, I am using Microsoft Windows 98 4.10.2222 A freshly installed using the entire OEM CD.
Explorer.exe is the resource manager we often use.
Kodakimg.exe is the "Image" in the Accessories in the Start menu, and Kodakprv.exe is "Image Viewer". Now that there is ACD SEE, it seems that not many people use these two things.
Mplayer.exe is the media player.
Notepad.exe is the "Notepad" program. This little thing is really like a chicken rib, tasteless to eat and hard to discard. I don't know if everyone has the same feeling. Now there are many shareware and some freeware on the Internet. Their functions are far greater than this built-in "Notepad" program in Windows, and they don't take up as much disk space and memory as Microsoft Word. I really hate the "Notepad" program mainly because it doesn't support the "ctrl+A" select all function. So this little thing has long been put aside by me. I can't figure out why Microsoft is reluctant to get rid of it.
Packager.exe is the object packager. I think it is not very useful. In addition, Write.exe is the WordPad program.
Pbrush.exe is the "Paint" program. In my opinion, few people over ten years old will use it to draw pictures. At most, they use it to view pictures because it has too few functions. I only think of it when I make *.ico icons.
Regedit.exe should be one of the little things that some users most want to understand. Indeed, if anyone says he understands the registry thoroughly, his computer level is definitely not low. Yes, this program is the registry editor. (Please note that if you don't have a certain foundation, it is best not to manually modify it, as it is easy to cause system crash) Scanregw is the system registry checker. The system always saves a backup copy of the registry configuration (including user account information, protocol bindings, software program settings, and user preferences). If the current registry has a problem, the backup copy can be used. Every time the computer restarts, the "Registry Checker" will automatically scan the registry. If the "Registry Checker" notifies of a problem, it will automatically replace the registry with the backup copy.
Scandskw.exe is the disk scan program. You can use "Disk Scan Program" to check the logical and physical errors of the hard disk. It can also repair damaged areas.
Sndrec32.exe should be used to record sound, and if you want to record live sound, a microphone is also needed. Because I have never used it, I dare not say much about its information for fear of misleading.
St6unst.exe is the application removal software. Use it in the Control Panel. If you pay attention, you will see its presence on many game CDs. Uninst.exe has the same meaning.
What is Taskman.exe? Open it and then look at the taskbar, and you will understand. It displays the currently active window tasks and can perform operations such as window switching.
tour98.exe is the Explore 98 program, a tutorial on how beginners use Windows 98.
Tuneup.exe is the maintenance wizard. It will adjust your computer to get the best state. I think its biggest advantage is the automatic function. Generally, we use it to perform disk cleanup files (Cleanmgr.exe), disk defragmenter (Defrag.exe), and disk scan program (Scandskw.exe).
vcmui.exe is the version conflict management program. During the installation of new software (including Windows 98), the old version files in the software may be deleted and replaced with the new version. This old version is saved to the hard disk as a backup. After installing the application, if there is a conflict between it and the system or software files, the "Version Conflict Management Program" can be used to restore the backup file. The Version Conflict Management Program lists all backup files, their backup periods, and the version numbers of the backup and current files. When the backup file is restored, the current version is backed up. Both versions can be used.
Welcome.exe Do you still remember the window that pops up after just installing 98 saying welcome to use it? Once you close this window, you can see this window again with this file. The "Maintain Computer" on the interface actually calls Tuneup.exe. Winfile.exe If you are still used to the File Manager of Windows 3.1, this file is exactly what you want.
winipcfg.exe is a Windows program, similar to DOS's ipcfg.exe. It has the function of displaying the configuration information related to the network in the current system. When we are dial-up Internet, the IP address is different each time. If we need to use the IP address (for example, some online games require entering our own IP address), we can run it.
winpopup.exe is a simple chat program, "OICQ in the local area network". It enables two people who have both started this program to send messages over the network, but it should be noted that the sent messages are not like OICQ or ICQ, they cannot be saved and will disappear automatically after shutting down.
winrep.exe is the Windows Reporting Tool. Microsoft support and development engineers use the "Windows Reporting Tool" to solve the problems reported by everyone and make Windows more robust. After you submit a report, the tool will take a snapshot of your computer settings and the selected system and application files. This system information will be sent to Microsoft via the Internet together with a brief description of the problem, where the report is distributed to seek a solution. After your report is received, you will receive a confirmation email. But so far, I haven't seen anyone use it.
winver.exe Displays the version number of the current system. (But you can't get much, only judge whether it is Windows 95 or Windows 98. For more detailed information, please see Drwatson.exe)
sigverif.exe is the signature verification tool. It finds signed and unsigned files on the computer. The so-called "signed file" is a file that is granted a Microsoft digital signature. This signature indicates that the file is an exact copy of the original file. Using the signature verification tool, you can view the authentication of the signed file; confirm that the file has not been tampered with; search for signed files within a specified range; search for unsigned files within a specified range. (Once I went to the computer room of our school. Unfortunately, the machine was restricted by the administrator to the "Find" function in the Start menu. So I used it as a "finder")
There are also some files related to TCP/IP, all of which are DOS-type files. These files include: network connectivity test command Ping, ROUTE, file transfer command FTP, NET, NETSTAT, route analysis diagnostic program Tracert, IPCFG (equivalent to the IP configuration program Winipcfg in Windows), etc.
Appendix:
C:\windows\system folder
System folder. This directory is the most important folder in the Windows system. It contains thousands of files (the number of files depends on the number of software you install). This is because after installing software such as Office 97, VB, etc., this directory will store the files necessary for the operation of these software, such as DLL files (dynamic link library files), CPL (Control Panel files), OLB files, OCX files, etc. This is also the main reason why the system directory increases sharply even if the software is not installed on drive C. Some useful programs inside:
*.scr files are necessary for screen saver files.
*.cpl files are Control Panel extension files. You will easily know what they are used for by double-clicking them with the mouse.
The Show Desktop.scf file is a Windows Explorer file, that is, the one on the shortcut in the taskbar. It can minimize all windows and let us quickly see the desktop.
mkcompat.exe It makes previous Windows applications compatible with 98.
msconfig.exe is the system configuration utility. When diagnosing Windows 98 configuration problems, the "System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe)" automatically performs the routine troubleshooting operations used by Microsoft technical support engineers. This tool allows you to modify the system configuration through a series of operations of clearing checkboxes, thus reducing the risk of errors when typing with "Notepad" and "System Configuration Editor" before. The "System Configuration Utility" can also create a backup copy of the system file before starting the troubleshooting session. Creating a backup copy of the system file ensures that the modifications made during the troubleshooting session can be restored. This program is quite useful. It can conveniently edit, back up, restore, and set some common configuration files of the Windows 98 system. This configuration program can intuitively help users use, maintain, and change some loading program settings when Windows 98 starts. For most "novice" users, it should be simpler and easier than modifying the registry. It is recommended that you study it carefully (those interested can write to me).
sysedit.exe
Used to edit autoexec.bat, config.sys, win.ini, protocol.ini, system.ini. But I rarely use it because I don't think it is necessary. There is msconfig.exe.
reboot.exe
Everyone be very careful. Check the English-Chinese dictionary to see what it means. Running this command will automatically restart your computer.
Asd.exe automatically skips drivers. ASD will list all devices that failed to start or operations. Use it to enable any device previously disabled by ASD, and Windows 98 will attempt to use that device when it next starts. If it fails, the computer will stop responding. When you restart the computer, ASD will prevent that operation from running, allowing you to start the computer. Click "Details" to identify the failed device and display the suggested procedure.
Calc.exe is the calculator built into Windows. Generally, you can use "Standard" to perform simple calculations or "Scientific" to perform advanced scientific calculations and statistics.
Cdplayer.exe is the built-in CD player in Windows. It is used to listen to CDs. With "CD Player", you can play the audio CD in the CD-ROM drive on the computer. To enjoy the CD, you can use the headphones inserted into the CD-ROM. If a sound card is installed, you can enjoy the CD through the speaker system.
Cleanmgr.exe is the disk cleanup program. When you install a certain program and there is not enough disk space, it will automatically run and ask you if you want to clean the disk to gain space. (See Tuneup.exe)
Control.exe is actually the Control Panel.
Cvt1.exe is the FAT32 converter. It can convert your hard disk from the FAT16 file system to the FAT32 file system to optimize the drive. After conversion, you will get more hard disk space, and the program running speed will also be faster. (About 50% faster approximately) Defrag.exe is the disk defragmenter. The appearance of disk fragments will slow down the speed of reading disk files. We should defragment the disk at intervals.
Dialer.exe is the phone dialer program. Through "Phone Dialer", you can make calls on the computer using a modem or other Windows phone device.
Drwatson.exe is a diagnostic tool built into Windows that takes a system snapshot whenever a system error occurs. It captures the software error identifier, identifies the software that caused the error, and can provide a detailed description of the cause of the error. "Dr.Watson" usually can find the problem and suggest a procedure. When contacting Microsoft technical support for assistance, "Dr.Watson" is a useful tool for evaluating the problem. By default, "Dr.Watson" is not loaded. To automatically start "Dr.Watson", create a shortcut to \Windows\DrWatson.exe in the "Startup" group. Of course, you can also choose its advanced view function during normal use to see current system information such as the current system, tasks, startup, hook programs, kernel drivers, user drivers, MS-DOS drivers, 16-bit modules, etc. For example, we know the version of Windows we are using, whether it is Win98 or Win95. But not all Win98 versions used globally are the same. If we want to know more information, we can see in the system options in the advanced view function of Drwatson.exe. For example, I am using Microsoft Windows 98 4.10.2222 A freshly installed using the entire OEM CD.
Explorer.exe is the resource manager we often use.
Kodakimg.exe is the "Image" in the Accessories in the Start menu, and Kodakprv.exe is "Image Viewer". Now that there is ACD SEE, it seems that not many people use these two things.
Mplayer.exe is the media player.
Notepad.exe is the "Notepad" program. This little thing is really like a chicken rib, tasteless to eat and hard to discard. I don't know if everyone has the same feeling. Now there are many shareware and some freeware on the Internet. Their functions are far greater than this built-in "Notepad" program in Windows, and they don't take up as much disk space and memory as Microsoft Word. I really hate the "Notepad" program mainly because it doesn't support the "ctrl+A" select all function. So this little thing has long been put aside by me. I can't figure out why Microsoft is reluctant to get rid of it.
Packager.exe is the object packager. I think it is not very useful. In addition, Write.exe is the WordPad program.
Pbrush.exe is the "Paint" program. In my opinion, few people over ten years old will use it to draw pictures. At most, they use it to view pictures because it has too few functions. I only think of it when I make *.ico icons.
Regedit.exe should be one of the little things that some users most want to understand. Indeed, if anyone says he understands the registry thoroughly, his computer level is definitely not low. Yes, this program is the registry editor. (Please note that if you don't have a certain foundation, it is best not to manually modify it, as it is easy to cause system crash) Scanregw is the system registry checker. The system always saves a backup copy of the registry configuration (including user account information, protocol bindings, software program settings, and user preferences). If the current registry has a problem, the backup copy can be used. Every time the computer restarts, the "Registry Checker" will automatically scan the registry. If the "Registry Checker" notifies of a problem, it will automatically replace the registry with the backup copy.
Scandskw.exe is the disk scan program. You can use "Disk Scan Program" to check the logical and physical errors of the hard disk. It can also repair damaged areas.
Sndrec32.exe should be used to record sound, and if you want to record live sound, a microphone is also needed. Because I have never used it, I dare not say much about its information for fear of misleading.
St6unst.exe is the application removal software. Use it in the Control Panel. If you pay attention, you will see its presence on many game CDs. Uninst.exe has the same meaning.
What is Taskman.exe? Open it and then look at the taskbar, and you will understand. It displays the currently active window tasks and can perform operations such as window switching.
tour98.exe is the Explore 98 program, a tutorial on how beginners use Windows 98.
Tuneup.exe is the maintenance wizard. It will adjust your computer to get the best state. I think its biggest advantage is the automatic function. Generally, we use it to perform disk cleanup files (Cleanmgr.exe), disk defragmenter (Defrag.exe), and disk scan program (Scandskw.exe).
vcmui.exe is the version conflict management program. During the installation of new software (including Windows 98), the old version files in the software may be deleted and replaced with the new version. This old version is saved to the hard disk as a backup. After installing the application, if there is a conflict between it and the system or software files, the "Version Conflict Management Program" can be used to restore the backup file. The Version Conflict Management Program lists all backup files, their backup periods, and the version numbers of the backup and current files. When the backup file is restored, the current version is backed up. Both versions can be used.
Welcome.exe Do you still remember the window that pops up after just installing 98 saying welcome to use it? Once you close this window, you can see this window again with this file. The "Maintain Computer" on the interface actually calls Tuneup.exe. Winfile.exe If you are still used to the File Manager of Windows 3.1, this file is exactly what you want.
winipcfg.exe is a Windows program, similar to DOS's ipcfg.exe. It has the function of displaying the configuration information related to the network in the current system. When we are dial-up Internet, the IP address is different each time. If we need to use the IP address (for example, some online games require entering our own IP address), we can run it.
winpopup.exe is a simple chat program, "OICQ in the local area network". It enables two people who have both started this program to send messages over the network, but it should be noted that the sent messages are not like OICQ or ICQ, they cannot be saved and will disappear automatically after shutting down.
winrep.exe is the Windows Reporting Tool. Microsoft support and development engineers use the "Windows Reporting Tool" to solve the problems reported by everyone and make Windows more robust. After you submit a report, the tool will take a snapshot of your computer settings and the selected system and application files. This system information will be sent to Microsoft via the Internet together with a brief description of the problem, where the report is distributed to seek a solution. After your report is received, you will receive a confirmation email. But so far, I haven't seen anyone use it.
winver.exe Displays the version number of the current system. (But you can't get much, only judge whether it is Windows 95 or Windows 98. For more detailed information, please see Drwatson.exe)
sigverif.exe is the signature verification tool. It finds signed and unsigned files on the computer. The so-called "signed file" is a file that is granted a Microsoft digital signature. This signature indicates that the file is an exact copy of the original file. Using the signature verification tool, you can view the authentication of the signed file; confirm that the file has not been tampered with; search for signed files within a specified range; search for unsigned files within a specified range. (Once I went to the computer room of our school. Unfortunately, the machine was restricted by the administrator to the "Find" function in the Start menu. So I used it as a "finder")
There are also some files related to TCP/IP, all of which are DOS-type files. These files include: network connectivity test command Ping, ROUTE, file transfer command FTP, NET, NETSTAT, route analysis diagnostic program Tracert, IPCFG (equivalent to the IP configuration program Winipcfg in Windows), etc.
Appendix:
C:\windows\system folder
System folder. This directory is the most important folder in the Windows system. It contains thousands of files (the number of files depends on the number of software you install). This is because after installing software such as Office 97, VB, etc., this directory will store the files necessary for the operation of these software, such as DLL files (dynamic link library files), CPL (Control Panel files), OLB files, OCX files, etc. This is also the main reason why the system directory increases sharply even if the software is not installed on drive C. Some useful programs inside:
*.scr files are necessary for screen saver files.
*.cpl files are Control Panel extension files. You will easily know what they are used for by double-clicking them with the mouse.
The Show Desktop.scf file is a Windows Explorer file, that is, the one on the shortcut in the taskbar. It can minimize all windows and let us quickly see the desktop.
mkcompat.exe It makes previous Windows applications compatible with 98.
msconfig.exe is the system configuration utility. When diagnosing Windows 98 configuration problems, the "System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe)" automatically performs the routine troubleshooting operations used by Microsoft technical support engineers. This tool allows you to modify the system configuration through a series of operations of clearing checkboxes, thus reducing the risk of errors when typing with "Notepad" and "System Configuration Editor" before. The "System Configuration Utility" can also create a backup copy of the system file before starting the troubleshooting session. Creating a backup copy of the system file ensures that the modifications made during the troubleshooting session can be restored. This program is quite useful. It can conveniently edit, back up, restore, and set some common configuration files of the Windows 98 system. This configuration program can intuitively help users use, maintain, and change some loading program settings when Windows 98 starts. For most "novice" users, it should be simpler and easier than modifying the registry. It is recommended that you study it carefully (those interested can write to me).
sysedit.exe
Used to edit autoexec.bat, config.sys, win.ini, protocol.ini, system.ini. But I rarely use it because I don't think it is necessary. There is msconfig.exe.
reboot.exe
Everyone be very careful. Check the English-Chinese dictionary to see what it means. Running this command will automatically restart your computer.
