Windows XP and DOS
Help and Tips

#26: Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion on the Command Line
Download a Windows XP command line tool to simply convert decimal numbers to hexadecimal and vice-versa.
 
#27: Printer Driver Information
For diagnostic purposes, display detailed information about currently installed printers on a Windows XP system on the DOS command line.
 
#28: Unix Du (Disk Usage Command)
This Windows XP DOS replacement for the Unix du command determines the disk space used in various directories.
 
#29: Burn CDs From the Command Line
The cdburn command burns CDs from .ISO files on the Windows XP DOS command line.
 
#30: Open the Registry to a Specific Key
This DOS command in Windows XP will open the registry editor to a specific key.
 
#31: List all DLLs Loaded on a System
The listdlls command displays a list of Dynamic Link Library (dll) files loaded on a Windows XP system.
 
#32: Change the DOS Prompt Size in a Batch File
Add or reduce lines or columns to/from a DOS prompt in Windows XP.
 
#33: Burn DVDs From the Command Line
The Windows XP/DOS dvdburn command line utility burns DVDs from .ISO files.
 
#34: Display a Directory List Without Header or File Information
Display a barebones list of files in a directory without the volume name, serial number, bytes free, and other information.
 
#35: Search Google and Other Search Engines from the Command Prompt
Create a Windows XP/DOS command line utility that lets a batch file search Google by starting a web browser or displaying the results in a DOS prompt.
 
#36: Defragment Drives in DOS or a Batch File
As an alternative to Windows XP's GUI-based Defrag application, use DOS's defrag command from the command prompt or a batch file.
 
#37: Display Directory and File Owners
If you share your Windows XP machine with others, this parameter lets you display directory and file ownership at the DOS prompt or in a batch file.
 
#38: Display Files to be Moved or Deleted on Next Reboot
Display a list of files scheduled for moving or deletion when you reboot your Windows XP system.
 
#39: Open a System Management Console
Open computer management consoles from a Windows XP/DOS batch file.
 
#40: Display a Directory Tree of all Subdirectories and Files
Display a directory's subdirectories and (optionally) all files contained therein.
 

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