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How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows XP?

The Broadband Reports Windows XP FAQ - dslreports.com
You might want to remove the Microsoft JVM, which Microsoft no longer supports, in favor of the more recent Sun Microsystems JVM. To remove the Microsoft JVM, perform the following steps: The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options When Internet Explorer 7 is installed on Windows XP, ctfmon.exe runs in the background without purpose, and when the Run entry for ctfmon.

What's Windows XP's MS-DOS command prompt?

English Windows FAQs 2003
XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT don't contain DOS, although XP can create DOS-bootable disks. All three OSs support the cmd.exe command shell, which lets you run NT-equivalent DOS commands. In XP, go to Start, Programs, Accessories or click Start, Run, then type to start the command shell. For earlier application support, you might want to try the command.com shell, which is more compatible with MS-DOS than cmd.exe is. In XP, click Start, Run, then type to start the command.com shell. Command.

Can I reboot into DOS with Windows XP?

Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Windows XP ("Whi...
No. Windows XP is not based on DOS, as is Windows 9x. However, Windows XP does support a DOS-like command line environment, and you can run most DOS applications--and even many DOS games--in Windows XP. Windows XP also supports an optional boot-time command line environment called the Recover Console. As its name suggests, the Recovery Console is only designed to be used in the event of a system problem. To enable it, insert your Windows XP CD-ROM and type

Why would I want an outdated DOS palmtop when I could get a modern Windows CE machine?

HPLX.NET FAQs: THE FAQ
The 200LX may be a few years old, but it is a far better computing device than any Windows CE machine. A few of its strengths: Pocket Quicken built in (keep track of your finances without spending any extra money for the financial software)

How do I get at the command line in Windows XP while still in Windows?

The Broadband Reports Windows XP FAQ - dslreports.com
Note that "command" doesn't support long file names. It displays files and folders in 8.3 format. "cmd" has full long file name support.

Why doesn't my command work in the CMD?

MaxMugen
You need to put state entry for a move (call it Move A) before all other moves that have commands that are subsets of Move A. So if Move A has command "D, F, a" then Move A has to be place before another move that has command "a" in the CMD file.

Why is the compiler DOS based, not Windows?

HI-TECH Software Frequently Asked Questions
Well, firstly we are developing a Windows user interface. This will be Win-32, i.e. it will run under Windows 95 and Windows NT. But since the compiler is a non-graphical application, and the DOS interface runs quite happily under all flavours of Windows already, it has not been as high a priority as making sure that the basic functionality is top-notch. In other words, we believe an excellent compiler with a DOS front-end is better than an average compiler with a Windows front end.

Windows: Why doesn't the DOS dir command show my workspace, pi_demo.aws?

RootCause/Aprobe FAQ
Because workspaces are marked as System Folders, so we can associate a special icon with them. Of course this doesn't help when you're in dos mode. Use dir /as to see system folders.

How do I create a directory in a command prompt/DOS window or through the Windows Explorer?

COSC 2410: Computer Organization and Programming Lab Web Pag...
To create a directory in a command prompt/DOS window you will first need to open a DOS window (described above). Once you have done this you need to navigate to the directory that you wish to place the new directory in (described above). Once you have gotten this far you simply type the following "md [NEW DIRECTORY NAME]" where you specify the name of the directory you would like to create by replacing the "[NEW DIRECTORY NAME]" in the preceding string with the name you want.

Is Linux a command line system like DOS or is it more like Windows?

The Linux FAQ
The core system is based on the command line, but there is the X Window System with provides a Graphical User Interface environment. Window managers (such as Afterstep, fvwm, Enlighment) and desktop environments (GNOME, KDE) build on top of X to provide a total GUI experience. Are there 'windows-like' Internet clients like Eudora, Netscape, etc. available on Linux? How about ICQ? IRC. Netscape is available for Linux. There are also graphical e-mail programs for X.

What is new in Windows XP?

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Microsoft is aiming to combine the features of Windows Me for the consumer, and reliability of Windows 2000 for businesses and power users into one new operating system. This operating system in its' different flavors will have new features for gaming, multimedia applications, audio, etc. in addition to features for networking, development, etc. for businesses and power users.

What flavors is Windows XP available in?

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Windows XP comes in Professional and Home versions. Servers will also come out, but they are still in beta testing.

What is Windows XP pricing?

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Windows XP Home is $99 for an upgrade copy and $199 for the full version. Windows XP Pro is $199 for the upgrade version and $299 for a full copy.

Is CLDC a virtual machine?

J2ME CLDC and K virtual machine: Frequently Asked Questions
No. CLDC specifies the core libraries and virtual machine features for J2ME implementations on resource-constrained devices. A CLDC implementation includes a virtual machine. For instance, KVM is included in the CLDC reference implementation.

What is the K virtual machine (KVM)?

J2ME CLDC and K virtual machine: Frequently Asked Questions
K virtual machine (KVM) is a Java virtual machine that provides the basis for the CLDC reference implementation (RI). K stands for "Kilobyte" virtual machine, referring to the small footprint of the platform. The K virtual machine is very small -- starting from approximately 70K in size.

How can I display all drivers on a Windows XP or later system from the command line?

English Windows FAQs 2003
XP and later OSs come with a utility called Driverquery that lets you display information about all drivers on the system. From the command prompt, type driverquery /v You can also display the information in various formats. For example, to output the driver details in comma-separated value (CSV) format to ease the process of importing the data into a spreadsheet, type Also, be aware that several of the switches (i.e., /s, /u, and /p) let you execute the command against a remote system.

What's the difference between Windows XP Home Edition and Professional Edition?

Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Windows XP ("Whi...
Windows XP Home is designed as an upgrade for Windows 9x/Me and therefore ships with the same type of consumer features found in Windows Me. The biggest difference is processor support: Windows XP Home will support only one processor, while Professional supports two. I have a full and detailed list available regarding the differences between the two editions available, however: Use this showcase to determine which version is for you.

What features of Windows XP have been taken from Windows Me?

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Features such as System Restore, Image acquisition and more. Most of the new multimedia features in Windows Me will be carried over to Windows XP.
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