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Put shortcut in the following directory:
C:\WIN9\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
How to increase the number of registry backup files
Under win98 directory there is a file called scanreg.ini
Open the file
Make maxbackupcopies = 8 for example
The name of the backup files of the registry is rb000.cab
and is located under the directory c:\win98\sysbckup
Boot the Computer while holding the key F8
Choose command prompt only
Scanreg /restore
To improve speed disk cash:
Config.sys:
Device=c:\dos\smartdrv.exe /double_buffer
Autoexec.bat:
C:\dos\smartdrv /1
Can use either upper memory or conventional memory
Sharing
Config.sys:
Install=C:\dos\share.exe /f:2048 /L:25
f = allocate file space storage area used to record file sharing information
L= number of files that can be locked at one time
to change the color of foreground and background in MS-dos Mode
Prompt $e[1;32;40m $p $g
Where 32 is the foreground color, 40 is the background color
| Foreground | Background | ||
| 30 | black | 40 | black |
| 31 | Red | 41 | Red |
| 32 | Green | 42 | Green |
| 33 | Yellow | 43 | Yellow |
| 34 | Blue | 44 | Blue |
| 37 | white | 47 | white |
| Win + E | Explorer |
| Win + M | minimize all |
| Win + F | find file |
| Win + tab | toggle task bar |
| Shift + Right mouse | open with |
Delete the file with extension PWL and restart the computer
The programs which run at start up is found in the registry in:
Hkey_Local_Machine
SoftwareHigh Memory for DosMicrosoftWindowsCurrent VersionRun
Start- Run- Msconfig
System.ini
[386Enh]
LocalLoadHigh=1
Some programs need special screen
Config.sys
Device=c:\dos\ANSI.SYS
To change the media path
Press start - Run - regedit
Look for the following key in the registery:
Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\windows\Current Version Key\ Media Path
then change the path as you like
To improve the internet speed connection
Max Transmission Unit MTU
| For win95 | max = 1500, | min = 552 |
| For win98 | MTU = 1500 | for speed connection > 128 Kb |
| MTU = 576 | for speed connection < 128 Kb( typical setting for a number of systems) |
| MSS | = MTU – 40 |
| RWIN | = 3 or 4 times MSS |
| Win95/98 | = 32 |
| NT | = 128 |
MsDos.sys
[Options]
| Autoscan = 0 | disabled |
| Autoscan = 1 | prompt first |
| Autoscan = 2 | run automaticaly |
MsDos.sys
[Options]
| BootGUI=0 | disabled |
| BootGUI=1 | Enabled |
MsDos.sys
[Options]
| Logo.sys = 0 | Disabled |
| Logo.sys = 1 | Enabled |
Edit a batch file and save it as clear.bat and write “clear.bat” in autoexec.bat
Clear.bat:
Move c:\ win98\recent\*.* c:\recycled
To run Dos at start-up switch on the computer
Open the file MsDos.sys look for options and chnge it as follow:
[Options]
BootMenu=1
To show the autoexec.bat commands at start up
Write nul<” at the end of each line of the Autoexec.bat
Changing the disk cash memory
System.ini
[Vcashe]
MinFileCashe=0
MaxFileCashe=x
Where x = the max size of disk cahing in Kb we suggest x=2048
To change the shape of the hard disk icon
Edit a file with a name autorun.pif and write in it the following:
Icon=c:\win98\system\shell32.dll,5
And save it in the win98 Directory
To make a short cut for a file on the desktop:
High light the file
Right click and choose properties
Change from c:\filename to c:\win98\explorer.exe /n, le, c:\filename
The Right Click Start Menu could be found in the registry in the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CLASSES\Folder\shell\open\command
C:\WIN9\Explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\command
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class\NetTrans\0000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Time Zones
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Time Zones\Egypt
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TimeZoneInformation
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ System\ CurrentControlSet\ Control\ TimeZoneInformation
1cm = 567 twips
1cm = 37 pixels
then 1 pixel 15 twips