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

[carson]

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......

[Epsilon]

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

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I AM CANADIAN

[Rog]

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).]

[carson]

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).]

[Rog]

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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