Terminate processes in Windows 98 with TLIST and KILL!
When a process stops responding on a Windows 9x computer, you
don't always want to have to shut the whole system down and start
over again with a reboot.
One way to stop stalled programs is to use [Ctrl][Alt][Delete],
select the application that isn't responding, and click End Task.
But in some instances, it's more convenient to use the command
line. Two utilities from the Windows 98 Resource Kit can help:
TLIST and KILL. These commands also work with Windows 95.
TLIST is a simple utility that lists all the running processes--or
tasks--along with the process ID (PID) assigned to each process.
Type tlist at a command prompt, and identify the PID of the
process you want to terminate. Note that the PID may start with a
dash [-].
With the PID number, you can use the KILL utility to terminate the
process that's associated with the PID. KILL accepts the PID
number as a command-line argument to stop a process. For example:
Kill -456822
You can also use the KILL command to terminate a group of
processes based on the process name or window title. This is a
good way to shut down all instances of a failing application that
opens up new instances of itself. The following command will
terminate all the open Notepad windows:
Kill *note*
If the KILL command doesn't work, you can try using an -F switch
to force a process to stop. However, be careful which processes
you terminate. Some processes are required for the normal
operation of Windows, and stopping them in this way could shut
down your whole system.
One-click shutdown in Windows ME!
If you have Clean Sweep Deluxe disable it before proceeding.
Follow these directions to create a one-click shutdown shortcut:
1. Right-click the desktop.
2. Click New.
3. Choose Shortcut.
4. Windows will ask you to enter a path.
If you use Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me, enter
"C:\windows\rundll.exe user.exe,exitwindows"
If you're using WinXP, enter "SHUTDOWN -s -t 01."
5. Click Next.
6. Name the shortcut.
7. Click Finish.
8. Click the shortcut to shut down.
If the C: drive is not your local hard drive, then replace "C"
with the correct letter of the hard drive.
Now whenever you want to shut down, just click on this shortcut
and you're done. Also, if you want to make life better and faster,
you can right-click the new shortcut you just made, go to
Properties, and type in X (or whatever letter) in the Shortcut Key
box.
Protect Sensitive Files in Windows XP!
If you share a computer with others, you may want a bit more
protection for your personal files than Windows XP offers by
default. There are two easy ways to achieve this: Create a
password-protected compressed folder or encrypt an existing
folder.
Password-protected compressed folders can be created on NTFS or
FAT32 partitions. Opening a password-protected folder requires the
right password. To protect files using a compressed folder,
right-click in the desired location and choose New | Compressed
(zipped) folder. Name the folder and move the files into it. Open
the compressed folder and select File | Add password .
Encrypted folders are supported only on NTFS partitions. Rather
than requiring you to enter a password, these folders are
available only to you. If you want to encrypt a folder and its
contents, right-click on the folder, choose Sharing and Security
from the Context menu, click on the General tab, and click on the
Advanced button. In the Advanced Attributes dialog, check the box
Encrypt contents to secure data. Click on OK and then OK again.
Win XP will encrypt the folder and its contents.
You won't notice any change except that the folder name displays
in a different color. Other users, however, will no longer have
access to the folder.
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