walign tool

Jim · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 32

How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?

Jeff Richards · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1333

A debugger can reveal the load points for the EXE file sections.
Otherwise, I guess you could note whether or not there was the appropriate
performance improvement. Or, make a copy of the originals and compare that
copy to the files after Walign is run (or let SFC do it for you). That will
at least tell you that the update was done, even if it doesn't indicate
whether or not it was done correctly.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Jim" <invalid.TakeThisOut@example.invalid> wrote in message
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> How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?
>
>

Jim · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 32

Hi Jeff,
I ran it and it went fast according to my log file, ~1s. This is pretty
quick for any program. I checked the MS KB site and it says that for win98
and its 2nd ed. there are two similiar programs, walign and winalign. I
check the registry location and this was not the same as in the KB article,
which focused on winalign as if the are interchangeable.

I ran sfc and found only 2 files that needed updating; HwlndoD.vxd and
MSISYS.vxd.

I have been using FireFox 2.0 and the registry location is in explorer
folder down under. Does this maintaince program work with that shell?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Richards" <JRichards.DeleteThis@msn.com.au>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.win98.apps
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: walign tool

> A debugger can reveal the load points for the EXE file sections.
> Otherwise, I guess you could note whether or not there was the appropriate
> performance improvement. Or, make a copy of the originals and compare
that
> copy to the files after Walign is run (or let SFC do it for you). That
will
> at least tell you that the update was done, even if it doesn't indicate
> whether or not it was done correctly.
> --
> Jeff Richards
> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> "Jim" <invalid.DeleteThis@example.invalid> wrote in message
> news:DN3zh.47546$Xq6.35655@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?
> >
> >
>
>

"Jeff Richards" <JRichards.DeleteThis@msn.com.au> wrote in message
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> A debugger can reveal the load points for the EXE file sections.
> Otherwise, I guess you could note whether or not there was the appropriate
> performance improvement. Or, make a copy of the originals and compare
that
> copy to the files after Walign is run (or let SFC do it for you). That
will
> at least tell you that the update was done, even if it doesn't indicate
> whether or not it was done correctly.
> --
> Jeff Richards
> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> "Jim" <invalid.DeleteThis@example.invalid> wrote in message
> news:DN3zh.47546$Xq6.35655@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?
> >
> >
>
>

Jeff Richards · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1333

Walign takes only a moment to run. It doesn't touch the two programs you
mentioned. Winalign is quite different and is definitely not
interchangeable. Walign does not pay any attention to the internet browser
you have installed.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Jim" <invalid RemoveThis @example.invalid> wrote in message
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> Hi Jeff,
> I ran it and it went fast according to my log file, ~1s. This is pretty
> quick for any program. I checked the MS KB site and it says that for win98
> and its 2nd ed. there are two similiar programs, walign and winalign. I
> check the registry location and this was not the same as in the KB
> article,
> which focused on winalign as if the are interchangeable.
>
> I ran sfc and found only 2 files that needed updating; HwlndoD.vxd and
> MSISYS.vxd.
>
> I have been using FireFox 2.0 and the registry location is in explorer
> folder down under. Does this maintaince program work with that shell?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Richards" <JRichards RemoveThis @msn.com.au>
> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.win98.apps
> Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 2:42 PM
> Subject: Re: walign tool
>
>
>> A debugger can reveal the load points for the EXE file sections.
>> Otherwise, I guess you could note whether or not there was the
>> appropriate
>> performance improvement. Or, make a copy of the originals and compare
> that
>> copy to the files after Walign is run (or let SFC do it for you). That
> will
>> at least tell you that the update was done, even if it doesn't indicate
>> whether or not it was done correctly.
>> --
>> Jeff Richards
>> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
>> "Jim" <invalid RemoveThis @example.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:DN3zh.47546$Xq6.35655@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> > How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
> "Jeff Richards" <JRichards RemoveThis @msn.com.au> wrote in message
> news:OYuyrJITHHA.1200@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> A debugger can reveal the load points for the EXE file sections.
>> Otherwise, I guess you could note whether or not there was the
>> appropriate
>> performance improvement. Or, make a copy of the originals and compare
> that
>> copy to the files after Walign is run (or let SFC do it for you). That
> will
>> at least tell you that the update was done, even if it doesn't indicate
>> whether or not it was done correctly.
>> --
>> Jeff Richards
>> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
>> "Jim" <invalid RemoveThis @example.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:DN3zh.47546$Xq6.35655@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> > How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

Jim · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 32

Thanks Jeff,
I have been just letting it run in the Task Scheduler folder on its on
shedule. One other question though; the run path in the scheduler is stated
[walign]. No other path. Is this correct or should it be
[C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WALIGN.EXE].?.
p.s. Australia! hah! which part? I am in Ohio.

"Jeff Richards" <JRichards RemoveThis @msn.com.au> wrote in message
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> Walign takes only a moment to run. It doesn't touch the two programs you
> mentioned. Winalign is quite different and is definitely not
> interchangeable. Walign does not pay any attention to the internet
browser
> you have installed.
> --
> Jeff Richards
> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> "Jim" <invalid RemoveThis @example.invalid> wrote in message
> news:ep1c8nITHHA.1200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Jeff,
> > I ran it and it went fast according to my log file, ~1s. This is pretty
> > quick for any program. I checked the MS KB site and it says that for
win98
> > and its 2nd ed. there are two similiar programs, walign and winalign. I
> > check the registry location and this was not the same as in the KB
> > article,
> > which focused on winalign as if the are interchangeable.
> >
> > I ran sfc and found only 2 files that needed updating; HwlndoD.vxd and
> > MSISYS.vxd.
> >
> > I have been using FireFox 2.0 and the registry location is in explorer
> > folder down under. Does this maintaince program work with that shell?
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jeff Richards" <JRichards RemoveThis @msn.com.au>
> > Newsgroups: microsoft.public.win98.apps
> > Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 2:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: walign tool
> >
> >
> >> A debugger can reveal the load points for the EXE file sections.
> >> Otherwise, I guess you could note whether or not there was the
> >> appropriate
> >> performance improvement. Or, make a copy of the originals and compare
> > that
> >> copy to the files after Walign is run (or let SFC do it for you). That
> > will
> >> at least tell you that the update was done, even if it doesn't indicate
> >> whether or not it was done correctly.
> >> --
> >> Jeff Richards
> >> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> >> "Jim" <invalid RemoveThis @example.invalid> wrote in message
> >> news:DN3zh.47546$Xq6.35655@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> >> > How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> > "Jeff Richards" <JRichards RemoveThis @msn.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:OYuyrJITHHA.1200@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> A debugger can reveal the load points for the EXE file sections.
> >> Otherwise, I guess you could note whether or not there was the
> >> appropriate
> >> performance improvement. Or, make a copy of the originals and compare
> > that
> >> copy to the files after Walign is run (or let SFC do it for you). That
> > will
> >> at least tell you that the update was done, even if it doesn't indicate
> >> whether or not it was done correctly.
> >> --
> >> Jeff Richards
> >> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> >> "Jim" <invalid RemoveThis @example.invalid> wrote in message
> >> news:DN3zh.47546$Xq6.35655@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> >> > How do I determine if this tool is working correctly?
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Jeff Richards · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1333

Walign needs to be run once only. It does its job and goes away. It
shouldn't need to be in the task scheduler at all - perhaps it was installed
there to force it to run one time, but after that you don't need it at all.
There might be a case for winalign to be in task scheduler, in case you
install old software that needs aligning, but I wouldn't think it's worth
the trouble.

The program name on its own is probably enough for task scheduler, because I
would expect the system to look in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ by default.

I'm in sunny Sydney, which is wet and muggy at the moment (but we do need
the rain).
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Jim" <invalid.DeleteThis@example.invalid> wrote in message
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> Thanks Jeff,
> I have been just letting it run in the Task Scheduler folder on its on
> shedule. One other question though; the run path in the scheduler is
> stated
> [walign]. No other path. Is this correct or should it be
> [C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WALIGN.EXE].?.
> p.s. Australia! hah! which part? I am in Ohio.
>

Jim · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 32

Thanks Jeff,
I will just leave walign in the task folder as is. This winalign.exe program
is not in the system; is this a necessary maintaince program?
It is like Snowy River here. Lake effect snows.

"Jeff Richards" <JRichards.RemoveThis@msn.com.au> wrote in message
news:uzJIU1oTHHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Walign needs to be run once only. It does its job and goes away. It
> shouldn't need to be in the task scheduler at all - perhaps it was
installed
> there to force it to run one time, but after that you don't need it at
all.
> There might be a case for winalign to be in task scheduler, in case you
> install old software that needs aligning, but I wouldn't think it's worth
> the trouble.
>
> The program name on its own is probably enough for task scheduler, because
I
> would expect the system to look in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ by default.
>
> I'm in sunny Sydney, which is wet and muggy at the moment (but we do need
> the rain).
> --
> Jeff Richards
> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> "Jim" <invalid.RemoveThis@example.invalid> wrote in message
> news:OEbGYBiTHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Thanks Jeff,
> > I have been just letting it run in the Task Scheduler folder on its on
> > shedule. One other question though; the run path in the scheduler is
> > stated
> > [walign]. No other path. Is this correct or should it be
> > [C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WALIGN.EXE].?.
> > p.s. Australia! hah! which part? I am in Ohio.
> >
>
>