How can i tell what a file pertains to (MSISYS.VXD)

When i come across a file that i dont know what it is or does, how or where can i look it up to find its fumction?

This file showed as updated in SFC but i dont know what updated it. .vxd is a new one to me. Thanks as always......

Hi Carson,
The vxd extension is reserved for driver files... These files are responsible for the operation of all hardware on your computer...

Regards,
Epsilon http://cwm.ragesofsanity.com/s/sm/burn.gif

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I AM CANADIAN :D

It belongs to msinfo32 (the system information tool) and gets updated everytime you run it. DocWatson and hwinfo /ui also have their associated files which sfc detects as updated when they are run.

One of the easiest ways to get info on a file is just to run it through google, like so:
http://www.google.com/search?q=MSISY...=Google+Search


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What the Dormouse said

[This message has been edited by Rog (edited 03-16-2001).]

Thanks guys.
Epsilon...I traced this file to/ as a virtual device driver...used with windows 95.
My system came with '98. Do i still need it?

Rog...correct. hwinfo.vxd also showed updated. Also thanks for the link...

Thanks again....

[This message has been edited by carson (edited 03-16-2001).]

You're welcome, enjoy google; and note the "cached" links there also which are very useful for their keyword highlighting feature.

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