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You miss WINIPCFG from win9x?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Zephyr, 2002/05/07.

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    Zephyr

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    zephyr--I think XP has it, but it was 2000 that left it out.
     

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    Zephyr

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    My XP doesn't have it but it's an oem installed version and without the disk you don't get everything. I think this new IP configuration utility may well be in the Resources folder on the full install disk but that isn't available without buying the whole new enchilada.

    The Resources folder isn't in the Restore cabs located in the hidden partition nor is it on the System Restore cd set I later bought from HP.

    They don't intend for anyone to go "first cabin" without shelling out the bucks.

    Just one of the cruel jokes they play on the unsuspecting consumer.

    What they DO give you in XP Home OEM is a command line utility called IPCONFIG which is a poor replacement for the old winipcfg in Win9x.

    Thanks
     
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    NT, Win2k, and XP use:

    ipconfig /?
     
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    Zephyr

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    Yeah, ain't it great! The same folks that are trying to do away with DOS on the one hand, turn around and withdraw a GUI utility from their newer systems and substitute a command line utility.

    Thanks MS

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    For more command line fun, there's netsh. Start with netsh ? at the cmd prompt. For example, type netsh diag gui at the cmd prompt.
     
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    Zephyr Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks Kevin, that's a nice diagnostic utility.

    Network Diagnostics
    Network Diagnostics gathers information about your computer to help you troubleshoot network-related problems with your computer. Most often you will do this along with a support professional, either on the phone or over the Internet.
    Network Diagnostics enables you to run a variety of tests to gather different types of information. Depending on the scanning options you select, Network Diagnostics scans your system to see whether you have network connectivity, and whether your network-related programs and services are running. It also gathers basic information about your computer. The tool is designed to provide you or a support professional with information needed to identify the cause of your network-related problems.

    This check is done only on your computer to ensure the privacy and security of your data, and does not send any information to Microsoft. It is important to Microsoft to help you protect your privacy.

    Strange thing though, I can run all the options except Computer Information. That hangs it up when I leave that box tagged. (it's tagged by default)
     
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