Win-r ??? to get My Computer Properties?

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ToddAndMargo

Hi All,

Pressing <win><r> and typing a name in the run string,
is there a way to duplicate right clicking on My Computer,
and selecting Properties from the pop up?

Many thanks,
-T
 
Not as clean cut as Win/R but....Shift, F10, R

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449

Are you needing the name to the computer or is there another reason?

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
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What a great link! Thank you!

What I was looking for is <win><break>. It brings up the system
properties.

I will be sending a non-techie around to see what xp computers are
home and pro and what service packs they are on. Telling him
how to install My Computer, or going through the control panel
is not going to work (over his frustration level).

Many thanks,
-T
 
From the "Run" box on the 'Start Menu' type either :


Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,0


....or :


control.exe c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl


....to bring up the 'properties' for "My Computer"

Hope this is what you wanted...

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
 
Tim said:
From the "Run" box on the 'Start Menu' type either :


Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,0


...or :


control.exe c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl


...to bring up the 'properties' for "My Computer"

Hope this is what you wanted...

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
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Yes it is. Thank you.
-T
 
Just want to add to that, if you use the first example I sent earlier :

Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,0

(which you can use to open any .cpl control panel file) if you change the 0 [zero] at
the end of the command, you can open the specific control panel (system, in this
case) on the page number you specify.

e.g. :

Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,4

....opens the 'System Control Panel' at the 'System Restore' page.

This numerical parameter works on most .cpl extensions.

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
 
Tim said:
Just want to add to that, if you use the first example I sent earlier :

Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,0

(which you can use to open any .cpl control panel file) if you change the 0 [zero] at
the end of the command, you can open the specific control panel (system, in this
case) on the page number you specify.

e.g. :

Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,4

...opens the 'System Control Panel' at the 'System Restore' page.

This numerical parameter works on most .cpl extensions.

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




ToddAndMargo said:
Yes it is. Thank you.
-T
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Thank you!
 
Todd wrote:
I will be sending a non-techie around to see what xp computers are
home and pro and what service packs they are on. Telling him
how to install My Computer, or going through the control panel
is not going to work (over his frustration level).
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Both of you have decent speed Internet?

You download/install the full TeamViewer application.
They download the TeamViewer Quick Support.
They run the TeamViewer QuickSupport and get you the 9 digit ID and 4 digit
password.
You enter those into TeamViewer and you can see what they see and
vice-versa.
 
Just to clarify, the only advice you should be following in these groups is
mine. I am the smartest, everyone else is dumb. Follow my advice and you
shall be rewarded.


--
Cheers, Tim littledick, Peckham, London. :-(




ToddAndMargo said:
Tim said:
Just want to add to that, if you use the first example I sent earlier :

Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,0

(which you can use to open any .cpl control panel file) if you change the
0 [zero] at the end of the command, you can open the specific control
panel (system, in this case) on the page number you specify.

e.g. :

Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,4

...opens the 'System Control Panel' at the 'System Restore' page.

This numerical parameter works on most .cpl extensions.

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




ToddAndMargo said:
Hi All,

Pressing <win><r> and typing a name in the run string,
is there a way to duplicate right clicking on My Computer,
and selecting Properties from the pop up?

Many thanks,
-T

Tim Meddick wrote:
From the "Run" box on the 'Start Menu' type either :


Rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl,,0


...or :


control.exe c:\windows\system32\sysdm.cpl


...to bring up the 'properties' for "My Computer"

Hope this is what you wanted...

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)

Yes it is. Thank you.
-T
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Most welcome and I see. :o)

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


Not as clean cut as Win/R but....Shift, F10, R

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449

Are you needing the name to the computer or is there another reason?

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
Click to expand...


What a great link! Thank you!

What I was looking for is <win><break>. It brings up the system
properties.

I will be sending a non-techie around to see what xp computers are
home and pro and what service packs they are on. Telling him
how to install My Computer, or going through the control panel
is not going to work (over his frustration level).

Many thanks,
-T
 
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