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How do I... Recover Linux data files with a Windows tool?
Jul 2008
Recovering data from a hard drive with corrupted partition table created by the Linux operating system is not something you do every day. However, DiskInternals makes a tool called Linux Reader...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Save your eyes with DPI Scaling in Windows Vista
Jul 2008
High resolution LCD monitors are great for images, but can be less than ideal for reading text. However, with Windows Vista's DPI Scaling tool, you can use your LCD monitor at its native...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Make the Move To Folder and Copy To Folder commands easily accessible
Jul 2008
Two of the handiest file management tools in Windows Vista are the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder commands, which allow you to copy and move files or folders anywhere you want simply by...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's December 2011 patches
Dec 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's December 2011 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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Take advantage of multiple monitors with Vista's Remote Desktop
Jul 2008
If you're using multiple monitors as a part of your system set up and you regularly connect to other Windows Vista or Windows XP via Remote Desktop, you'll definitely want to learn how you can...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Take advantage of Vista's Event Viewer and Task Scheduler integration
Aug 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista contains a totally new mechanism that integrates Task Scheduler with Event Viewer such that you can now attach a task directly to the event and then configure the task to...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Create custom event triggers in Vista Task Scheduler
Aug 2008
When you attach a task to an event in Event Viewer, the operation launches the Create Basic Task wizard, which is pretty much the same wizard that Task Scheduler provides except that it is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Scan a hard drive for sensitive data with Spider?
Aug 2008
There are many reasons why you would want to do a thorough scan on a PC for specific data. However, large capacity hard drives can be difficult to scan without the right tool. One of the better...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Troubleshoot with the Problem Reports and Solutions feature in Windows Vista
Aug 2008
With the many different types of hardware and software that Microsoft Windows Vista has to contend with there are sure to be all sorts of problems, both big and small. The important question is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Bubba
Aug 2008
Arguably the most infamous product to ever come out of Redmond was Microsoft Bob. Bob was Microsoft's attempt to create an easier to use interface for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It was the Edsel...
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Improve performance and productivity with these Vista tricks
Aug 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista is a very capable operating system, but sometimes the best way to get the most out of it is with a trick or tweak. In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Debrief And Defend: Standardizing on Windows Vista instead of Linux
Sep 2008
Microsoft advocates Windows Vista as the operating system of choice for desktops. But there are plenty of adherents to the Linux operating system who say that it's a better choice. Is it really?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Debrief And Defend: Choosing Linux instead of Windows Vista
Sep 2008
Microsoft advocates Windows Vista as the operating system of choice for desktops. But there are plenty of adherents to the Linux operating system who say that it's a better choice. Is it really?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Run Linux/UNIX clients on Windows with XWin32 Live?
Sep 2008
Jack Wallen wrote previously about how you can open (and use) Linux applications in Windows using a combination of PuTTY and XWin32. He is happy to report that XWin32 Live reduces previous...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Use the Vista Check Disk tool for hard disk analysis?
Sep 2008
In most cases, Vista will recognize hard disk problems and automatically schedule Check Disk to run the next time the computer is restarted. However, if you're the proactive type, you might want...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Know what to do when Check Disks malfunctions in Vista
Oct 2008
The Check Disk application in Microsoft Windows Vista can sometimes malfunction, causing problems during the boot process. In answer to several TechRepublic member questions, Greg Shultz explores...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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A new virtual desktop tool from Microsoft's Windows Sysinternals team
Oct 2008
Microsoft's Windows Sysinternals team has developed a lightweight and very dependable virtual desktop manager called Desktops that allows you to create up to four virtual desktops on your...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Debrief and Defend: Choosing Windows XP over Vista
Oct 2008
Released in October 2001, Windows XP has proven stable, dependable and compatible. Despite a comprehensive third service pack collection of updates and patches and continued reliability and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Extend laptop battery life in Windows Vista?
Oct 2008
Parallel to the importance of having a laptop is having a laptop with a battery that will last you long enough to get your work done. If you have Microsoft Windows Vista running your machine you...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Troubleshoot Vista system drivers more efficiently with these tools
Oct 2008
While in the last year many of the most common driver problems have been solved, you may still incur strange or erratic problems related to drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista. To make the task of...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Get Up To Speed: Windows Vista 32 bit vs. 64 bit
Oct 2008
Microsoft Vista comes in two distinct architecture releases: 32 bit and 64 bit. This Get Up To Speed will highlight the differences between the two and why you would want to use one over the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Use Maple to manage and retrieve vital documents
Oct 2008
Using a series of documents and folders to store all your information is a pretty logical way of doing things, especially when used in combination with Vista's Search tool and Saved searches...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Track down your uptime in Windows Vista
Nov 2008
In Windows XP, you could very easily find the exact uptime measured in days, hours, minutes, and seconds by using the command line version of Windows XP's System Information. Unfortunately,...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Create virtual multiple desktops in Windows?
Nov 2008
Microsoft Windows does not have the inherent ability to take advantage of multiple desktops. But, thanks to Sysinternals and the utility Desktops, Vista can enjoy a Linux-like multiple desktop...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Configure OpenDNS in Windows Vista?
Nov 2008
DNS entries are often the primary suspect on a slow network connection. From routers to individual machines, DNS entries are typically received via DHCP and, if you're mobile with your laptop, you...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Increase Vista performance by trimming startup programs
Nov 2008
If you're currently running Microsoft Windows Vista on a system with only 1GB of RAM you know that the system can, at times, be frustratingly slow -- especially when you are running extremely...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Take back control of Vista's default programs and the Open With list
Nov 2008
Ever had one application establish itself as the default for a certain file type against your wishes? In Microsoft Windows Vista, with some specialized knowledge and some tweaking, you can regain...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Secure your computer after a Windows install or reinstall
Nov 2008
Microsoft recommends that you connect to the Internet to get the important security updates and service packs after a fresh install. But the catch-22 is that your computer is more vulnerable until...
Provided by Alan Norton
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Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor
Dec 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. In this Windows Vista...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Transform Windows Vista into Windows VXP -- the hybrid
Dec 2008
In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows those of you who hate Microsoft Windows Vista, but are stuck with it, how to convert Windows Vista into Windows XP by stripping out...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Tweak Vista indexing options for better performance?
Dec 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista indexes files on your PC, which is great for searching but can lead to a decrease in system performance if not properly managed. The more files your machine has to index,...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Explore the new Taskbar features in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
There are a lot of things in the Windows 7 Beta operating system that are pretty much the same as in Vista, but there are a lot of new and exciting features and changes. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Resize a Vista partition without damaging data?
Jan 2009
There are many reasons why you might want or need to resize a partition, but generally speaking partitions can not be resized without damaging data. That is, until Microsoft Windows Vista. With...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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More user options with User Account Control in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
In order to improve UAC's image while still providing this type of security, Microsoft has modified UAC in Windows 7 Beta to give more control to the user when deciding how UAC works. In this...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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The Ultimate Windows Vista OS Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Jan 2009
Performing regular maintenance helps keep Windows Vista desktops running at their best. Based on years of experience troubleshooting and repairing Windows Vista systems in the field, I've...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Tweak performance with Vista Service Optimizer?
Jan 2009
The Vista Service Optimizer is a tool that can diagnose your machine and offer up suggestions for eking out more performance. Whether you want to handle the task manually or have the Service...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get rid of old device drivers hidden in Vista
Feb 2009
Over time unused, but still installed, drivers can cause problems if they inadvertently become enabled. When you're troubleshooting a problem in Microsoft Vista that you suspect is related to a...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Use ReNamer to batch rename files?
Feb 2009
Batch file renaming is not a task anyone should have to undertake manually. It is time consuming and a mistake can be costly (especially when dealing with production files). Jack Wallen shows you...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Use ArsClip to enhance the Windows clipboard?
Feb 2009
ArsClip monitors the Windows (98, Me, 2000, XP, and Vista) clipboard and keeps track of the last 15 levels (the default amount) of copied text entries. Jack Wallen shows you how to use ArsClip to...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows
Mar 2009
In a recent article, Jack Wallen built a case for the ascendancy of Linux over Windows. Now Kris Littlejohn steps up to argue the converse: From cost to software availability to ease of use, he...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
Apr 2008
Greg Shultz takes a look at a few of these visible changes in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and explores some of the advantages and disadvantage of these changes. He also offers some comparisons...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Integrate your favorite search engine into Windows Vista
Apr 2008
Increase the usefulness of Microsoft Windows Vista by adding Google to Vista's Start Search feature and as the default search provider in Internet Explorer 7's Instant Search box. Greg Shultz...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Make your Windows desktop more efficient with Aston
Apr 2008
You can perk up that stale Windows desktop with a interface shell replacement while, at the same time, making your desktop more useful. It's not as difficult as it might seem. Aston is a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Create virtual machines for testing in VMware Workstation 6?
Mar 2008
As an information technology professional, especially one working as a consultant, you must stay current on a wide range of different technologies, including the multitude of operating systems on...
Provided by Steven Warren
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TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008
Feb 2008
Here's the latest in our renowned Lunch And Learn Series of presentations. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008 collects 15 new ready-to-deliver presentations along with speaker's notes,...
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Automatically log in to Vista and still be password protected
Jan 2008
Configuring an automatic login procedure for Windows Vista can be handy, but it leaves your system wide open to anyone who may have access to your computer. Here's a trick that combines the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista
Jan 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista adds several layers of system security above and beyond what was used in Windows XP. In general, that is a good thing. However, those added layers of security sometimes...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Use the Windows Vista FTP command line utility?
Nov 2007
Microsoft Windows Vista ships with a built-in FTP command line utility. Now, there is no need to download or pay for a third-party FTP utility. Steve Warren shows you how it works. This download...
Provided by Steven Warren
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76 keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows Vista
Oct 2007
Microsoft has provided a huge number of keyboard shortcuts to make interaction with Windows Vista easier for those who would rather rely on the keyboard than the mouse. Scott Lowe put together...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?
Oct 2007
With the introduction of the ribbon interface of Microsoft Office 2007, some long-time users of the office suite have had trouble figuring out how to accomplish some of the most simple of tasks....
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Windows Vista Security Guide: Encryption
Oct 2007
Securing data is one of your most important responsibilities. TechRepublic Pro's Encryption Security Guide reviews the fundamentals of encrypting Windows Vista data and helps you gauge your...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Configure and use LogMeIn Pro remote access software?
Oct 2007
The remote access configuration process is daunting. Everything from antivirus programs to flaky modems to firewalls can single-handedly derail remote connection attempts. Remote connection...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Set up and share a wireless Internet connection in Windows Vista
Oct 2007
Some of the best behind-the-scenes improvements in the new Vista operating system involve networking: with Vista, networking is both easier to set up and more stable. In this chapter download...
Provided by Que Publishing
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How do I... Configure and use shadow copy in Microsoft Windows Vista?
Oct 2007
When it comes to saved files on a hard drive, users have been known to delete, modify, and otherwise render useless important documents and then want them restored to their previous condition. The...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista?
Sep 2007
Microsoft added sidebar gadgets to the Windows Vista interface with the intention it would enhance the overall user experience. However, the gadgets that actually ship with Vista do not exactly...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Create and use a Microsoft CardSpace personal digital identification card?
Sep 2007
Digital identification and, more importantly, the ability to exchange certified digital information, is the mantra of many network security strategies. With the proliferation of open...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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SolutionSeries: Deploy Windows Vista successfully in your organization
Sep 2007
Since Microsoft Windows first gained traction with Windows 3.0, every new version has presented a challenge for IT professionals. Windows Vista is no different. From a new interface to added...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic's Windows Vista Security Guide 2: Securing shared resources
Oct 2007
Peer-to-peer networking can create special security challenges in a Windows Vista environment. This Security Guide gives the essentials of file sharing security. You'll learn how to configure file...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Master Microsoft Windows Vista desktop administration with these essential tools
Aug 2007
A desktop admin provides support and maintenance within an organization's desktop computing environment, performing a suite of functions that ensure optimal workstation performance. But a desktop...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Get a bigger multimedia bang out of Windows Media Player 11
Aug 2007
Windows Vista includes a new version of Windows Media Player (WMP) as its dice-slice-rip-play multimedia powerhouse. With version 11, WMP offers big improvements in usability, support for...
Provided by Que Publishing
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How do I... Add image thumbnails to Microsoft Windows Explorer?
Aug 2007
When you are dealing with a folder in Microsoft Windows containing numerous images, it is often very helpful to see thumbnail representations of those images in the Windows Explorer display. This...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Optimize a sluggish Windows Vista system
Aug 2007
Dig deep using expert-level tools and techniques to optimize your Windows Vista system. Microsoft Windows Vista Help Desk offers step-by-step guidance to using these tools effectively whether or...
Provided by Que Publishing
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How do I... Install Windows Vista in a Mac OS X environment using VMware Fusion?
Aug 2007
It is indeed possible to run both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X at the same time on a single personal computer. The key is VMware Fusion, a virtualization platform that allows you to run Windows...
Provided by Steven Warren
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How do I... Turn off the CapsLock key on my keyboard?
Aug 2007
Sometimes, depending on the manufacturer and on the particular layout, your keyboard can be a great source of frustration. For TechRepublic reader Frank Reeves, the CapsLock key is the one that...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Customize Microsoft Windows Vista desktop properties
Aug 2007
Microsoft Windows Vista offers a rich range of options for customizing your desktop. Since many users will request assistance in customizing theirs, it is essential that administrators master...
Provided by Syngress
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10 things you can do to increase performance in Vista
Aug 2007
Windows Vista has some great new security and functionality features, as well as a host of graphical tricks. But all this comes with overhead that may lead to a performance hit on anything less...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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How do I... Change access permissions for all folders and files in Vista?
Jul 2007
In a previous How do I... download, TechRepublic published the steps one would take to change permissions on a single file in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. TechRepublic member...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Regain access to a file Windows Vista has mistakenly denied?
Jul 2007
For various reasons too many and too esoteric to mention, Microsoft Windows Vista may lock you out of a folder, file, or shortcut because of a lack of proper permissions. While the reason for this...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Customize Microsoft Windows Vista
Jul 2007
Windows Vista provides many customization options that you can use to personalize your system. Some are practical (e.g. switching mouse buttons for left-handers or altering the resolution of your...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Follow these tips to boost Vista performance
Jun 2007
Vista can be a performance hog, but there are many ways you can tweak the OS components to speed it up. Windows expert Deb Shinder explains what actions you can take to remove bottlenecks and...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Troubleshoot and recover from problems in Windows Vista
Jun 2007
Computer problems, like the proverbial death and taxes, are certainties in life. And given Windows Vista's status as possibly the most complex software ever created, we can be reasonably sure that...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Manage windows and programs in Windows Vista
Jun 2007
Windows Vista enables you to have full control over your windows and taskbar, modifying the way they work to suit your preferences. But only after mastering Windows Vista's interface and...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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How do I... Disable services in Windows Vista?
Jun 2007
Recently, TechRepublic published a list of Vista services and identified which ones can safely be disabled. Now, the question becomes this: How do you actually disable services in Vista? Scott...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Configure Microsoft Windows Home Server to allow remote access
May 2007
With some minimal setup and configuration, Microsoft Windows Home Server will allow you to access your entire home network remotely. This is not just limited to remote desktop access to your PCs,...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
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Windows Vista services that can be disabled
May 2007
One of the most effective ways to secure a Windows workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists the Windows Vista services, describes each one's function, specifies...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Set up S3 sleep state in Vista for significant power savings
May 2007
Unlike older power management modes, S3 sleep state knocks your computer out almost cold, maintaining just enough alertness for you to wake it up. Your computer will typically draw only about 2 to...
Provided by Justin James
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What's new in Vista Group Policy?
May 2007
Vista offers 800 new Group Policy settings, some that pertain to added features and others that enhance control over features carried over from Windows XP. Windows expert Deb Shinder offers a...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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SolutionBase: Take a look at the Windows Vista Firewall
May 2007
Vista has changed a lot of the basic things found in Windows XP. Among the changes is a completely updated firewall. Scott Lowe shows what's new in Windows Vista Firewall.
Provided by Scott Lowe
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How do I... Perform basic formatting in Excel 2007?
May 2007
Information presented in a spreadsheet can be more than a little bland. With some basic formatting techniques, however, the information you are trying to convey can be communicated much more...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Lunch and Learn: Get up to speed on Windows Vista
Jul 2007
This is a prepackaged presentation designed to be given in a classroom or conference room setting to help attendees become familiar with Windows Vista. Everything is ready to be used, even if you...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2012 patches
May 2012
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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How do I... Tweak Vista indexing options for better performance?
Dec 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista indexes files on your PC, which is great for searching but can lead to a decrease in system performance if not properly managed. The more files your machine has to index,...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Explore the new Taskbar features in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
There are a lot of things in the Windows 7 Beta operating system that are pretty much the same as in Vista, but there are a lot of new and exciting features and changes. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Resize a Vista partition without damaging data?
Jan 2009
There are many reasons why you might want or need to resize a partition, but generally speaking partitions can not be resized without damaging data. That is, until Microsoft Windows Vista. With...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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More user options with User Account Control in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
In order to improve UAC's image while still providing this type of security, Microsoft has modified UAC in Windows 7 Beta to give more control to the user when deciding how UAC works. In this...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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The Ultimate Windows Vista OS Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Jan 2009
Performing regular maintenance helps keep Windows Vista desktops running at their best. Based on years of experience troubleshooting and repairing Windows Vista systems in the field, I've...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Tweak performance with Vista Service Optimizer?
Jan 2009
The Vista Service Optimizer is a tool that can diagnose your machine and offer up suggestions for eking out more performance. Whether you want to handle the task manually or have the Service...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Remap my keyboard with KeyTweak?
Feb 2009
For the power user nothing equals efficiency like having your keyboard keys mapped in just the right way for your particular needs. Jack Wallen explains how to use KeyTweak to map the keys on your...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get rid of old device drivers hidden in Vista
Feb 2009
Over time unused, but still installed, drivers can cause problems if they inadvertently become enabled. When you're troubleshooting a problem in Microsoft Vista that you suspect is related to a...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Use ReNamer to batch rename files?
Feb 2009
Batch file renaming is not a task anyone should have to undertake manually. It is time consuming and a mistake can be costly (especially when dealing with production files). Jack Wallen shows you...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Use ArsClip to enhance the Windows clipboard?
Feb 2009
ArsClip monitors the Windows (98, Me, 2000, XP, and Vista) clipboard and keeps track of the last 15 levels (the default amount) of copied text entries. Jack Wallen shows you how to use ArsClip to...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration
Feb 2009
You can use the Bootsect command to remove the Windows Boot Manager and its Boot Configuration Data system from the boot partition of a hard drive and replace it with Windows XP's NTLDR boot...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows
Mar 2009
In a recent article, Jack Wallen built a case for the ascendancy of Linux over Windows. Now Kris Littlejohn steps up to argue the converse: From cost to software availability to ease of use, he...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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Automate Vista's Clip command line utility
Mar 2009
Microsoft Windows Vista includes a nifty little command line utility called Clip.exe that that is designed to redirect or pipe the output generated by a command line utility to the Windows...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Microsoft cries uncle when it comes to bundled Windows 7 features
Mar 2009
With the recent Release Candidate for Windows 7, Microsoft has finally given us more control over what Windows features we can turn off. They have also completely removed some features from the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Return Windows Search results within a date range with advanced feature
Mar 2009
To search for files that you created within a date range in Microsoft Windows Vista, you have to turn to the Advanced Query Syntax used by Windows Search. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Recover lost data with DiskDigger?
Mar 2009
Whether it was from accidental deletion or a reformat of a drive, we have all lost data files. DiskDigger searches storage media (SD, CF, USB, hard drives, etc) for traces of lost files using...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 reasons to give Vista a chance
Apr 2009
Some tech pundits are calling Windows 7 'Vista done right,' but that's little consolation for users who will be staying with Vista for the foreseeable future. If you're in that boat, take heart:...
Provided by Susan Harkins and Drew Wutka
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How do I... Use System Restore in Windows Vista?
Apr 2009
The Windows Vista System Restore applet is actually much easier to use than it was in Windows XP. Mark Kaelin shows you how to use it to create a restoration point and then return to that point...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Reign in the unbound storage appetite of Vista System Restore
Apr 2009
If System Restore is not configured properly in Microsoft Windows Vista, your system's hard drive could fill up with restoration points you will never need. In this week's Windows Vista and...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Take control of my Windows Desktop with WinSplit Revolution?
Apr 2009
If you are using a monitor capable of high resolutions, and you frequently work with many open windows, you know getting those windows just in the right position can be a time-consuming job. That...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Scan, cure, and optimize Windows with RegCure?
Apr 2009
Windows users know how critical it is to keep the registry clear of obsolete, missing, and/or corrupt entries. Most users (and/or administrators) do not have the time or the skills to search...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Save energy with a good Power Plan for a Vista notebook
Apr 2009
Because Microsoft Windows Vista allows computer and peripheral manufacturers to add proprietary power plans and settings to the Power Options tool, you can really tweak Vista's power plans based...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Backup e-mail clients and Web browsers with new tool
May 2009
MailBrowserBackup is an elegant, simple, and reliable open source application designed specifically to meet your mail client and Web browser back up needs. This download is also available as an...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want
May 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route the [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice....
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Outlook Basics
May 2006
This ready-to-deliver presentation will help you introduce your team to Microsoft Outlook -- even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes an e-mail invitation to the Lunch and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Use RichCopy for high powered file copy and transfers?
Jun 2009
If you copy large amounts of files or have a need to copy from one machine to another - RichCopy is the tool for you. Jack Wallen shows you how it works. This download is also available as an...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Restore a lost feature and install XP's Backup Utility into Windows Vista
Jun 2009
TechRepublic members have been wondering if it is possible to install the Windows XP Backup Utility into Windows Vista. Greg Shultz has uncovered the way and shows you how in this week's Windows...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Run UAC restricted programs without the UAC prompt
Jul 2008
Greg Shultz shows you how to create a task in Task Scheduler that will launch an application with the highest available privileges in Microsoft Windows Vista, and then he shows you how to create a...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I use WinDBG Debugger to troubleshoot a Blue Screen of Death?
Dec 2009
Microsoft's WinDBG will help you to debug and diagnose a BSOD problem and then lead you to the root cause so you can fix it.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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Windows Vista IP Configuration Tool
Aug 2009
Avoid the hassle of hitting the command line to run Vista's IPConfig command, with its expanded set of switches. This little GUI app makes the job a cinch.An article describing this tool is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Enable a 360 degree Windows desktop?
Nov 2008
The standard default desktop layout that ships with Microsoft Windows Vista is not the end of the story. With 360desktop you can customize Vista with a panoramic desktop configured just the way...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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TechRepublic Power Checklist: Securing Windows XP
Aug 2006
If you have just finished installing Windows XP and you think the work is done, you're wrong. Some of the most important steps to getting Windows XP up and running come after the installation of...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Troubleshoot driver problems in Vista with the Driver Verifier Manager
Jan 2009
Uncertified drivers are a big source of problems in Microsoft Windows Vista. However, Vista comes with a great utility called the Driver Verifier Manager. In this edition of the Windows Vista...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Disable services in Windows Vista?
Jun 2007
Recently, TechRepublic published a list of Vista services and identified which ones can safely be disabled. Now, the question becomes this: How do you actually disable services in Vista? Scott...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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SolutionBase: Using the Replication Monitor to monitor your DNS servers
May 2007
Name resolution problems can occur if an Active Directory integrated zone on a DNS server and the Active Directory are not kept synchronized. Here's how you can use the Replication Monitor to...
Provided by Brien Posey
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How do I... Regain access to a file Windows Vista has mistakenly denied?
Jul 2007
For various reasons too many and too esoteric to mention, Microsoft Windows Vista may lock you out of a folder, file, or shortcut because of a lack of proper permissions. While the reason for this...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Windows Vista IPConfig Gadget
Sep 2009
After building his Vista IP Configuration Tool, Greg Shultz responded to member requests and created this Sidebar gadget to make things even easier.For a little background on the tool, see Greg's...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10+ tweaks, tricks, and hacks to make Windows Vista fly
Jan 2007
No matter how well designed an operating system purports to be, there are always to tweak it for performance. Here are 10+ tweaks, tricks, and hacks you can apply to Microsoft Windows Vista to...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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SolutionBase: Changes to Product Activation and Volume Licensing
May 2007
Windows XP introduced Windows Product Activation, which helped Microsoft control piracy but became a bane to network administrators who installed and needed to activate Windows XP in large...
Provided by Brien Posey
