by Jeff Tilton
1. February 2012 12:46
1. Go to "Start" -> "Run".
2. Write "CMD" and press on "Enter" key.
3. Write the command "net statistics server" and press on "Enter" key.
by Jeff Tilton
1. February 2012 12:41
Dragging files between folders with Windows Explorer is fine for some tasks, but when it comes to heavy-duty file management you need a better tool. If you’re willing to do a little typing in exchange for power and flexibility you can’t get with Windows Explorer, get to know Robocopy.
Robocopy (the name is short for Robust File Copy) was introduced with the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit and is included in all editions of Windows 7. Its many strengths include the ability to copy all NTFS file attributes and to mirror the contents of an entire folder hierarchy across local volumes or over a network. If you use the right combination of options, you can recover from interruptions such as network outages by resuming a copy operation from the point of failure after the connection is restored.
The Robocopy syntax takes some getting used to. If you’re familiar with the standard Copy and Xcopy commands, you’ll have to unlearn their syntax and get used to Robocopy’s unconventional ways. The key difference is that Robocopy is designed to work with two directories (folders) at a time, and the file specification is a secondary parameter. In addition, there are dozens of options that can be specified as command-line switches. The basic syntax is as follows:
robocopy source destination [file [file]...] [options]
The source and destination parameters are specified as drive:\path or \\server\share\path. The file parameter can contain one or more literal file names, or it can use the familiar ? and * wildcards. Available options include dozens of switches that control copying, file selection, retry options, and the ability to create log files. For instance, this command copies the contents of one folder and all its subfolders from a local drive E to a shared folder on a Windows Home Server:
robocopy "E:\test" \\server\public\test\ /MIR /W:20 /R:15 /LOG: \\server\public\logs
The /MIR switch tells Robocopy you want to mirror the two folders, copying all folders (even empty ones) from the source directory and purging folders from the destination if they no longer exist on the source. The /W and /R switches set the wait and retry options; in this case, Robocopy will retry each copy up to 15 times, waiting 20 seconds between attempts. (The defaults allow 1 million retries, at 30-second intervals, allowing copy operations to complete when an open file is closed, even if hours or days have passed since the command was first launched.)
To see the full syntax, type robocopy /? at a command prompt.
Robocopy is a powerful tool, capable of moving, copying, and deleting files and folders faster than you can say “Whoops.” We recommend experimenting with commands using nonessential files and folders first; when you’re comfortable that you understand the effects of the syntax you’re using, you can run the command against real data files.
And if you aren’t keen on the idea of using a command-line tool, take heart. Microsoft engineer Derk Benisch has written a graphical front end that allows you to build a command by selecting check boxes instead of entering switches.
Robocopy GUI adds more than usability to Robocopy; it also lets you create a library of commonly used copy scripts. Check out this TechNet Magazine article about Robocopy GUI and download the app for your system.
by Jeff Tilton
29. August 2011 15:23
When you tried to open Device Manager or the Computer Management window, you received an error message that resembles the following:
MMC cannot open the file C:\WINDOWS\system32\devmgmt.msc
This issue may occur when one or more of the .dll files that are used by
the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) are missing or corrupted.
These files include the following:
Msxml.dll
Msxml2.dll
Msxml3.dll
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
At the command prompt, type cd %windir%\system32, and then press ENTER.
Note The %Windir% folder is the folder where you installed Microsoft Windows.
Type the following commands.
Press ENTER after each command.
Regsvr32 Msxml.dll
Regsvr32 Msxml2.dll
Regsvr32 Msxml3.dll
Type exit, and then press ENTER to close the Command Prompt window.
Restart the computer.