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ralphak


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> windiff.exe (File comparison utility) see Windiff.hlp.
>
> Windiff compares directories or files showing the results graphically.
> This is to DIFF as graphs are to columns of numbers.
>
> windiff.exe is part of Windows Support Tools.
>
> Windows Support Tools is on the XP CD.
>
> Drive:\SUPPORT\TOOLS
>
> Along with many useful tools built into the Windows operating system, over
> 40 additional Support Tools are included on the Windows CD.
>
> To install Windows Support Tools
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...ols_howto.mspx
>
> Windows Support Tools
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...s_overview.asp
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Tools
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Using the Windows XP support tools
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...%2Futility.asp
>
> Using the Windows XP support tools (Part 2)
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...2Futility2.asp
>
> Using the Windows XP support tools (Part 3)
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...2Futility3.asp
>
> After installation, there should be a shortcut to Support Tools Help.
> Start Menu\Programs\Windows Support Tools
>
> And a shortcut to the Release Notes (readme.htm).
>
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> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:A16B456E-2569-4D47-AF4B-0679A58714FC@microsoft.com,
> TVAL1965 <tvalue65@bull.com> hunted and pecked:
> > I am trying to figure out the best way to compare files on a back-up dvd
> > with those on my hard drive - what is the best way using XP tools?
> > --
> > thanx TV
>
> The Microsoft site for downloading Support Tools indicates that it is for Win XP Pro. Does that mean the tools cannot be used on XP Home? If so, what can you use for comparing files in XP Home? Can you compare entire folders or only one file at a time?

Sep 18 2005 ????????/

Comparing directories
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...33b7c39fe22d23

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:06FAAEA5-FE21-426C-98D7-617829C90D4C@microsoft.com,
ralphak <ralphak@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
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> ralphak
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
>> windiff.exe (File comparison utility) see Windiff.hlp.
>>
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