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Windows 95 Tips:
In Windows 3.x, pressing Ctrl-Esc brought up the
Task List. It no longer does. It opens the Start menu
as though you clicked on the Start button. Likewise
double-clicking on the Desktop no fails to bring up
the Task List. The only time you can get the Task
List is when Explorer malfunctions and causes the
Taskbar to cease functioning. At that point, double
clicking on the Desktop will bring up an updated
version of the Task List. You can then use that to
switch tasks or to shut down.
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In Windows 3.x, pressing Ctrl-Esc brought up the
Task List. It no longer does. It opens the Start menu
as though you clicked on the Start button. Likewise
double-clicking on the Desktop no fails to bring up
the Task List. The only time you can get the Task
List is when Explorer malfunctions and causes the
Taskbar to cease functioning. At that point, double
clicking on the Desktop will bring up an updated
version of the Task List. You can then use that to
switch tasks or to shut down.
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You can clear off the items in the Documents list
and start fresh if you want to. Click on the Start
button, choose Settings -->Taskbar-->Start Menu Programs,
and click on the Clear button.
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How to dual boot windows 95
1) You must first install MSDOS 6.x
2) Next you install Windows 3.11
3) Make a new directory off the "C" root called OLDDOS
4) Xcopy c:\dos\*.* c:\olddos
5) Install the Windows 95 upgrade
6) When ased to create a new directory for Windows
enter the name WIN95
7) Finish the install
8) Once windows installs drop down to the "C"
prompt.
9) CD\
10) ATTRIB -h -s -r MSDOS.sys
11) EDIT MSDOS.SYS
12) Add the following lines under [OPTIONS]
BOOTMENU=1
BOOTMENUDEFAULT=7
BOOTMENUDELAY=5
13) Thats it the next time you boot Windows
a menu will appear. Select 7 for old Windows or
select option 1 for Windows 95
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Want to know the FASTEST way to create a short cut
on your desktop? Simply right-click your mouse
button any where on the desktop once. A menu will
appear. Choose "NEW". Then choose "SHORT CUT".
Another menu will appear asking for the command to
run the application. All you need to do is type in
this command and click on the NEXT button at the
bottom of the menu. Sure beats opening explorer,
then searching for the directory, then searching
for the application name!
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Having a problem getting your DOS program to run
right under Windows 95? Did you know the equalavant
of the Windows 3.x PIF editor in Windows 95 is actually
the PROPERTIES menu option? YES! To get to this menu, simply
right-click on the DOS application icon once. A menu will
appear where you can choose PROPERTIES. Once in properties,
just about everything you need to tweak your DOS program to
run properly will be at you finger tips. (Screen size, memory,
protected mode, ETC.) If this does not help, updating the
Windows 95 Setver table may be in order.
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Tired of your Single or Double speed CD-Rom running slow?
You can make the cd-rom run as if were a Quad+ speed drive:
1. Go to My Computer / System / Properties / File System / CDROM
2. Set the supplemental cache all the way to the right. (MAX.)
3. Set Access Pattern to QUAD Speed +.
You'll have to restart Windows 95, WOW! What a difference!
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Did you know that shipped with version 490+ there is a file
called TIPS.TXT located in the Windows directory?
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For maximum DOS memory in an MS-DOS session, add the line
LocalLoadHigh=1 to the [386Enh] section of system.ini
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To get Explorer to show a two directory view
similar to File Manager just open two instances
of the Explorer, right-click on the Task bar, and
select "Tile Vertically". Win95 will retain both
if you leave them running when you shut down so that
they're instantly available the next time you boot
up/
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Clearing the Desktop of Icons:
Is your desktop messy because of too many icons that
you do not want? Try clicking on the icon and draging
the icon to the Recycle Bin.
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You can have the icon of all your BMP's a small picture
of the actual bitmap.
Open regedit
Find Paint.Picture (or whichever program BMP's are
registered to) Add a New Key under Paint.Picture
DefaultIcon In the right pane, change the Default
Value (by Double Clicking it) to %1. %1 tells
windows the default icon for this file type is
in the file itself-since there is no icon in a
BMP file, Windows 95 makes a small preview image
of the BMP for the icon. Makes sorting and viewing
BMP's super easy.
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Tired of having the task bar always on the bottom
part of the screen?
Here's a way of moving it to the left, top, or
right hand part of the screen.
Click and hold the left mouse button on the taskbar
in an empty space between the clock and current
running applications, and drag the mouse to the
edge of the screen where you want to place the task bar.
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If you happen to be adding a non-Plug-and-Play
network card (or any other hardware, for that matter)
after Windows 95 is already running on your system,
first use Windows 95 to print out a current System
Summary Report, then shut down your system.
This report can be printed by going into My Computer
then Control Pannel then System applet and clicking
on the Device Manager tab. Click on the Print button,
choose System Summary for report type, and click
OK. This will give you a handy listing of all current
IRQs, DMA channels, port I/O addresses, and upper
memory the memory between 640K and 1024K)
currently being used in your system.
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IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS 95
BOOTING ETC. REPLACE THE SYSTEM.INI
FILE LOCATED IN THE WINDOWS DIRECTORY.
LOCATE THE FILE SYSTEM.CB IN THE WINDOWS
DIRECTORY THIS IS THE CLEAN BOOT FILE.
SAVE THE SYSTEM.INI TO FLOPPY THEN RENAME
SYSTEM.CB TO SYSTEM.INI THEN REBOOT
THE MACHINE
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Microsoft is releasing OSR2 of Windows 95. I
purchased a computer in November of 96 and I'd
like to find out if it has OSR1 or OSR2. How do you
do this?
Solution:Bringing up your System Properties will
show the version of Windows 95 you're running.
You can do this either by right clicking on My Computer
and selecting Properties, or selecting System from
the Control Panel. If you're running OSR1, the version
number will be 4.00.950, and if you have OSR2 it will
be 4.00950 B. Typing VER at a DOS prompt will also
tell you in by listing version 4.00.1111 for OSR2.
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Windows 95 allows you to boot your computer
into MSDOS, but when I do, I can't access my CD-ROM
drive. This bugs me because some DOS based games
require the disk to run.
Solution:There are two things you need in order
to use a -ROM drive in DOS. One is a device specific
driver loading in your config.sys file. The other is
MSCDEX loading in your AUTOEXEC.BAT. When you
install Windows 95, It REMs out the MSCDEX line
in your AUTOEXEC.BAT and moves it to a file called
DOSSTART.BAT that lives in your Windows directory.
When you choose to restart in DOSmode from the
Shut Down window it runs this batch file giving you
access to your CD-ROM drive before it dumps you to
a DOS prompt. Hopefully, your computer came with drives
for your CD-ROM drive on floppy if not they might
be on the web, which you can easily install. You
should move the new MSCDEX line the installation
program adds to the DOSSTART.BAT file so Windows 95
doesn't complain over the real-mode CD-ROM driver.
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How to display the Easter Egg in Windows 95:
1)Right click on the desktop Select "New Folder"
and name the folder: and now, the moment you've
all been waiting for
2)Right click the folder and rename it to:
we proudly present for your viewing pleasure
3)Right click the folder and rename it again:
The Microsoft Windows 95 Product Team!
Make sure that you type EXACTLY what is written
above and this is case sensitive.
If you are cutting and pasting this (which is
the best way) make sure Open the folder and enjoy
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Do you miss: FILE MANAGER & PROGRAM MANAGER? You
can bring them back
Select F3 (find utility) from desktop.
Search for WINFILE -- In the LOOK IN box type in C:\
or where every your WINDOWS DIR lives. Select search
then drag icon to desktop. To find PROGRAM MANAGER, do same
in search box type in TASKMAN.
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Msdos Tips:
Normally the DIR command will not show you
hidden or system files. To see a listing of
all files type DIR /A. To find hidden files
only, type DIR /AH for system files only,
use DIR /AS.
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If you want to make your batch files (including
AUTOEXEC.BAT) run a little faster, use a double
colon instead of REM to remark out individual
lines you don't want to run. The reason is that
DOS reads REM as a command, so it has to process
each remarked line. DOS treats lines beginning
with colons as labels, which it doesn't have to
process. And since real labels can't begin with
colons, DOS won't confuse the double-colon lines
for a real label.
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Starting with DOS 6.2, MOVE, COPY, and XCOPY ask
you for confirmation before overwriting an existing
file that has the same name. However, you don't
get the confirmation prompt if you put these commands
in a batch file.
You can force DOS to ask you to confirm overwrites
by adding SET COPYCMD=/-Y to AUTOEXEC.BAT to
turn off all prompts, add the line SET COPYCMD=/Y.
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Have you ever run into a 1(ONE)1.44 MB disk
installation where the install program MUST be
installed from floppy dive A:, but YOUR A: drive
is a 1.2 MB? Try the below proceedure:
1.) Copy the contents of the 1.2 MB disk to an empty
directory on your hard drive. For example...C:\FAKEOUT.
If the directory doen't exist, create it: From the
C:\ prompt, type MD FAKEOUT {ENTER}. To copy the 1.2
MB disk to the new directory, type (From any DOS prompt)
XCOPY (A: or B:)\*.* c:\FAKEOUT /H /S /E {Enter}
2.) Then from any DOS prompt, type:
SUBST A: C:\FAKEOUT {ENTER}
>From this momment on, DOS will think the FAKEOUT
directory is the A: drive. Simply change to A:
as normal and run your install program.
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FACT: Did you know that DR DOS 6.0 from Digital
Research came out with the below applets and
functions years MS DOS 6.x did?
1. Disk compression program called SuperStor
(SSTOR.EXE)(LIKE DRVSPACE or DBLSPACE)
2. Automactic memory configuration program called
MemoryMax. (LIKE MEMMAKER)
3. Disk optimizer called DISKOPT. (Like DEFRAG)
4. The ability to rename a directory with one
command called
RENDIR (Easier then the Move command.)
5. Password protection of files AND directories.
(Non-existant still in MS-DOS)
6. A utility called DOSBOOK which is a much more
enhanced, to date, DOS-Help. Covers DOS basics,
utilities, commands, and troubleshooting.
7. A utility called FILELINK, similiar to Interlink
for transferring files from one computer to another.
8. A utility called LOCK, which freezes to computer
system while you leave it un-attended. (Does not
exist in Ms-DOS, to date.)
9. A utility that allows you to edit the time and
date stamps of files called TOUCH.
10. 2 utilities similiar to DELTREE called XDEL and XDIR.
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Testing for a Modem
If you are having problems with Windows or DOS
communications, you should first check and make
sure your modem is working under DOS. To do so
shell out to the DOS prompt and type
ECHO ATDT > COMx where x is the number of the
serial port your modem is connected to. The modem
should respond with a dial tone or some other
signal to show that it received the command.
To shut the dial tone off, type ECHO ATH0 > COMx
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Before installing any non standard or non PNP cards
in your system, it would be a good idea to backup
these two files; system.dat and user.dat. I have
seen installs go bad and corrupt these files. Also,
these are the files that get modified by the device
manager if you make any changes. By the way, these
files only exist while windows 95 is running.
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If you want to bring up the "find window" using the
keyboard all you to do is press the F3 button.
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Do you hate it when you install something and you
have to reboot your computer? Well there is a
solution....give windows the "three-finger solute"
by pressing ctrl-alt-del and then select explorer
and click end task...you will then come up with
the come up with the shutdown windows screen....
wait just a few seconds and it will say "This
program is not responding..." etc...click end
task and wala! this could also be used to refresh
your desktop!
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This tip is a tip that isn't normally used but... if
you have a HD that was formatted in an earlier version
of DOS than Win95's DOS...and you have a problem with
the HD...what you do is restart your computer in a
DOS session and type this: fdisk /mbr C: where C: is
your HD letter...this will rewrite the Master Boot
Record for use with the newest version of DOS..and
a note..you will not lose any information on the HD!
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Does your computer boot too slow? well try this! open
the file msdos.sys in notepad and under the options
heading...type BootDelay=0 and then save it. If msdos.sys
is read-only...then select the file but don't double
click and hold alt and press enter and you will see a
properties window...deselect the Read-Only and click
Ok..then try and save the file again....This little tip
will speed up your bootup (if your impatient:)
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Center for Disability Policy
The Center for Disability Policy at the Muskie Institute
provides services in school-to-work and other transistion
projects. There is also an ADA assistance center.
Disability Resources-Accessible Vehicles
Access Unlimited specializes in adaptive transportation and
mobility technlogy. This site features graphics, information,
and a downloadable slide show of A.U. products as well
as a hotlist of disability links.
Eyegaze - The LC Technologies Home Page
This site includes information about LC Technologies eye-tracking
products including the Eyegaze Communication System and
the Eyegaze Development System. Additionally, links to
other disability-related web sites and eye-tracking-related
web sites are available.
The Myelin Project
The Myelin Project is a non-profit organization whose sole
purpose is to accelerate medical research on repairing
the myelin of the central nervous system. The Myelin Project
site provide various information about their ongoing research
including periodic progress reports.
National Organization for Rare Diseases
Maintains a database of rare diseases where each entry lists
the disease name, synonyms, a general description of the
disorder, causes, affected population, standard treatments,
investigational treatments (when applicable) and a list
of resources that can be contacted for further information
about the illness. Reprints of disease articles from the
database are available for $5.00 per copy, which includes
postage and handling.
Telecommuting/Teleworking
Update news and very useful information on Telecommuting.
Many resources and links to government programs and laws.
Information to pass on to employers that physically challenged
people should know about.
American Academy of Allergy & Immunology
The purpose of the AAAAI is to advance the knowledge and
practice of allergy and immunology through discussion at
meetings; to foster the education of medical personnel,
students and the public; to promote and stimulate allergy
and immunology research study; and to encourage the unity
of and cooperation among those engaged in the field of
allergy and immunology.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the National Voluntary Health
Agency dedicated to researching the preventions, cures
and treatments of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders,
and providing support and assistance to afflicted patients
and their families.
The Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research
to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to
improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.
Ataxia Telagiectasia Children's Project
The A-T Children's Project was formed to raise funds through
events and contributions from corporations, foundations
and friends. These funds are then used to accelerate first-rate,
international scientific research aimed at finding a cure
and improving the lives of all children with Ataxia Telangiectasia.
National Ataxia Foundation
The National Ataxia Foundation is a nonprofit organization
established in 1957 with the primary mission of encouraging
and supporting research into Hereditary Ataxia, a group
of neurological disorders which are chronic and progressive
conditions affecting coordination.
Biliary Atresia & Liver Transplant Network
Also known as BALT, the network is a non-profit corporation
initiated to find a way to overcome the limited information
and support for this terrible disease.
Alta Bates-Herrick Breast Cancer Risk Counseling
The Alta Bates-Herrick Breast Cancer Risk Counseling organization
provides the latest information about cancer risk, new
tests for detecting increased cancer risk and the use of
early detection methods, and ways to reduce your cancer
risk.
American Brain Tumor Association
The American Brain Tumor Association is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to the elimination of brain tumors
through research and patient education services.
American Cancer Society
To "disseminate knowledge concerning the symptoms, treatment,
and prevention of cancer; to investigate conditions under
which cancer is found; and to compile statistics in regard
thereto."
Association of Community Cancer Centers
ACCC's mission is to promote quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary
care (research, prevention, screening, early detection,
diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, hospice) for patients
with cancer and the community.
International Cancer Alliance
The International Cancer Alliance (ICA) is an organization
which assists cancer patients, their families, and their
support groups in assuring that new, high-quality, directly
relevant, value-added, patient-driven cancer information
is available to support the needs of each patient.
International Myeloma Foundation
The International Myeloma Foundation is a non-profit organization
dedicated to improving the quality of life for multiple
myeloma patients and ultimately to preventing and curing
myeloma.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The purpose of this guide is to assist those not experienced
in finding sources on the Net, to go to cancer resources
quickly, to find answers to their questions, or at least
become more informed patients and caretakers.
Y-ME
Y-ME is a national breast cancer organization that provides
a Hotline for breast cancer information. Eighty trained
volunteers and staff members who have been treated for
breast cancer lend emotional support and information about
treatments via the Hotline.
United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association
The United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association provides
sports training and competition opportunities for individuals
with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, and stroke
survivors.
CMTnet
CMTnet is a repository of information for research and treatment
of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT). CMTnet is intended to provide
information for both the medical and non-medical communities.
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association
DRADA is an independent non-profit organization that provides
materials and information about depression and related
affective disorder.
Lois Joy Galler Foundation
The Lois Joy Galler Foundation was established to raise public
awareness, provide a supportive community for the families
of affected children and acquire the funds needed to enable
doctors and scientists to conduct research and develop
methods of preventing or curing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
(HUS).
Immune Deficiency Foundation
The Immune Deficiency Foundation is a national not for profit
organization devoted to research and education for the
primary immune deficiency diseases.
Lupus Foundation
Foundation for the dissemination of lupus information and
its treatment.
Marfan Foundation
The National Marfan Foundation was founded in 1981 to provide
accurate and timely information about the disorder to patients,
family members and physicians; to serve as a resource for
medical information and patient support; and to support
and foster research.
Internet Mental Health
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health
information.
Mental Health Infosource
This site provides mental health information and education
to all who want to increase their knowledge of mental illness,
and the advances being made in its treatment and prevention.
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
MDAC is a national voluntary agency committed to eliminating
neuromuscular disorders and alleviating the associated
distress. The Association offers hope through research,
creates awareness and understanding through education and
provides services through personal support programs.
Noodles' Panic-Anxiety page
This page gathers information of interest to those with the
characteristic symptoms of debilitating anxiety, panic
attacks, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and/or depression.
The Career Center's Disability Resources
This site contains a resource manual for employers that covers
various topics related to hiring and supervising people
with disabilities and a handbook that provides an overview
of the career planning process, including considerations
for the applicant with a disability.
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