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Registration Changer executable file
Oct 2002
It's time-consuming to change registry information, so Greg Shultz developed an application that uses Windows Script Host and VBScript to quickly change the registration information displayed on...
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Windows XP Device Manager Error Code Help File
Jul 2003
Save the time you would spend digging through TechNet or the Windows XP Professional Resource Kit for Windows XP error codes. This handy Help file contains definitions and troubleshooting tips for...
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Take control of Windows XP system properties during both startup and shutdown
Aug 2005
This chapter download from the Windows XP Cookbook, published by O'Reilly Media, Inc. shows you to control system properties in Microsoft Windows XP during startup and shutdown. In normal...
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Save time using batch files to perform repetitive tasks in a Windows environment
Apr 2005
Batch files are still a viable tool for performing simple day-to-day tasks in a Windows operating system environment. Because a batch file can contain logic such as loops, simple menus, if...
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Securing Home Networks
Mar 2006
When you set up your own home network, you don't have the benefit of an IT staff that's dedicated to safeguarding your data and systems--it's up to you to protect against internal and external...
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The Disk Cache Adjuster Tool
Jul 2004
On a computer with at least 256 MB of RAM, you can alter three registry settings to improve WinXP disk cache performance. But instead of manually tweaking those settings, use this convenient...
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Windows XP: Securing Wireless Desktops
Jan 2005
The Windows XP Wireless Security Guide reviews the fundamentals of configuring Windows XP to ensure that you get the benefit of wireless without worrying about losing data over the airwaves. This...
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Windows XP: Securing VPNs
Jan 2005
As more users work from remote locations, they quickly find themselves becoming concerned about remote access security. This TechProGuide shows how to secure Windows XP VPN clients using IPSec....
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Monitor and optimize Windows XP Pro system performance and reliability
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCSA/MCSE 70-270 Exam Prep 2: Windows XP Professional, discusses how to monitor and back up your computer so that it works efficiently and your data stays safe....
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How do I get NoMachine NX running on Windows XP Embedded?
May 2010
Matthew Nawrocki explains how to add the NULL device driver to Windows XP Embedded to access an X Windows session via NoMachine NX. For his efforts, Matt earned our standard Windows XP tip bounty...
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10 things you should know about device driver rollback in Windows XP
Mar 2006
Device driver rollback allows you to recover from the installation of an invalid, incorrect, or corrupt device driver, which could render your system unbootable or cause one or more devices to...
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How do I... Use Microsoft Word's Mail Merge feature?
Sep 2006
In this document, you'll learn how to create simple form letters using lists of names in Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word contains many powerful features—so many in fact, that many features remain...
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10 registry hacks for hardening Windows XP security
Nov 2005
Windows XP out of the box is not as secure as it could be. See how to make WinXP computers more secure by tweaking a few registry settings. Windows XP walks the line between security and...
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Windows XP: Firewalls
Jun 2004
Hackers can't hack what they can't find. Firewalls provide protection against external attack, but configuring them can be confusing. Peer-to-peer networking can create special security challenges...
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Windows XP: Securing the Desktop
Jul 2004
When you give a user a workstation, often the user views it as personal property and begins loading it down with stuff that can threaten the security of your organization. This Security Guide...
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TechProGuild Windows Client Report - July 2005
Jul 2005
Here's TechRepublic Pro 's report dedicated solely to Windows desktop operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows 9x. This month's issue covers how to use...
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TechProGuild's Windows Client Report - November 2005
Nov 2005
Here's TechRepublic Pro 's report dedicated solely to Windows desktop operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows 9x. This month's issue covers what's coming in...
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Quick Guide: Windows XP Service Pack 2
Jun 2006
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a highly complex update with many ramifications for technology professionals. IT pros needing to understand SP2's real impact need look no further than...
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TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Change Windows Explorer's default opening folder
Jan 2005
By default, Windows Explorer opens in the My Documents folder. If users store data in an alternate location, you can save them unnecessary mouse clicking by directing Explorer to start in any...
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TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Moving Windows XP desktop settings from one computer to another
Sep 2006
When you give users a new computer, invariably they will spend hours reconfiguring it to match the settings on their old computer. This FastAnswer will show you how to use the Files And Settings...
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Configure the Windows XP Firewall to allow Remote Desktop access
Dec 2004
Remote Desktop can make it easy to remotely access your workstation from anywhere. Before you attempt to use Remote Desktop over the Internet, you should be aware of these potential pitfalls. This...
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Securing your Windows XP workstation with Syskey
Sep 2006
You can download and distribute this FastAnswer to your users to help them figure out how to increase XP security by creating a secure boot floppy. This download is available for free as part of...
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Troubleshooting Permissions Problems in Win Server 2003 and WinXP
Nov 2004
You can download and distribute this FastAnswer to your users or laminate it and keep it next to your desk to quickly figure out how to troubleshoot permissions problems on your network. This...
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Securing Windows XP
Jun 2005
Eliminate dangerous Windows XP vulnerabilities and avoid common desktop security blunders. Tap the field-tested recommendations in TechRepublic's Securing Windows XP to secure your organization's...
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TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Removing Stored Passwords in Windows XP - PDF
Dec 2005
Windows XP makes things easy for end users by storing usernames and passwords to save from having to enter information over and over. However, this decreases security on your system. This PDF...
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TechRepublic Pro's Windows Client Report - March 2006
Mar 2006
This month's issue covers Windows XP security, including how to lock down users with group policy, 10 registry hacks for XP Security, disabling the Remote Registry and removing stored passwords as...
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Infrastructure Report - November 2004
Nov 2004
This month, the Infrastructure Report deals with wireless issues and firewalls, and tells you how to set up Windows XP to act as a SOHO Web server. This report is an exclusive for TechRepublic Pro...
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Windows XP: Securing shared resources
Jun 2004
Peer-to-peer networking can create special security challenges in a Windows XP environment. This Security Guide gives the essentials of file sharing security. This download is available for free...
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TechRepublic Pro Video Tutorial: Move To and Copy To in Windows XP
Mar 2006
Windows XP provides two tools to use to quickly move files from one location to another: Move To and Copy To. In this video tutorial, Greg Shultz shows how they work. This download is an...
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TechRepublic Pro 's Windows Client Report - March 2005
Mar 2005
This month's issue covers how to secure Windows XP, deal with XP permissions, and work with Microsoft Outlook. This report is an exclusive for TechRepublic Pro members.
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Windows XP: Security using Group Policy
Jun 2004
In a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 networked environment, you can lock down Windows XP by using Group Policy. This Guide gives you the essentials of what it takes to get it done. This...
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TechRepublic Pro 's Windows Client Report, October 2004
Oct 2004
This month covers Windows XP and Windows 9x troubleshooting issues, including XP Service Pack 2 issues. This report is an exclusive for TechRepublic Pro members.
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TechRepublic Pro FastAnswer: Create file shares quickly using the Shared Folders snap-in
Dec 2005
If you're running a small network and sharing folders between Windows XP machines, managing shares can become a hassle. Here's how to manage shared folders a little more efficiently. This PDF...
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TechProGuild PC Troubleshooting Report - September 2004
Sep 2004
This month's Report contains articles on Windows XP Service Pack 2, Firefox, and troubleshooting failed power supplies. This report is available as an exclusive to TechRepublic Pro members.
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TechProGuild PC Troubleshooting Report June 2004
Jun 2004
The reintroduction of TechRepublic Pro 's guide to in-depth PC and hardware troubleshooting solutions. This month focusing on Windows XP migrations and PC hardware problems.
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TechRepublic Real World Guide: Securing Windows XP
Dec 2005
Chances are Windows XP powers the desktops in your organization. Do you have it properly secured? This 22 page Real World Guide will give you the tips and tricks you need to know to secure Windows...
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Learn how to make a USB drive bootable
Jun 2006
Problem: In the Technical Q&A forum, TechRepublic member qpeabody asked, "I'm looking to make a jump drive, thumb drive, or USB drive bootable. More specifically, I'd like to make it network...
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Official support is ending so why are you still running Windows XP SP2?
Jun 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz provides more details on the looming official support deadline and what it will mean to Microsoft Windows XP SP2 users. This download is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I speed up workflow and efficiency in Windows 7 with 7Plus?
Jun 2010
7Plus is an open source application aimed at speeding up your work flow and efficiency by breaking tasks into manageable categories. This download is also available as an entry in the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I restore the Recycle Bin to the Desktop in Windows XP?
Jul 2010
For Windows XP users there is no simple way to add back the Recycle Bin to the Desktop, they have to resort to a Windows Registry file edit. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Monitor the processes and performance of your Windows network systems
Jun 2007
An important part of every Windows system administrator's job is to monitor network systems and ensure that everything is running smoothly. Watching the event logs closely helps detect and track...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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500 Things Every Technology Professional Needs to Know
May 2007
Did you know... Did you know Microsoft's RegClean does not work with XP but you can use shareware to clean your registry? Did you know most wireless access points don't have encryption enabled...
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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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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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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
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Understand Windows file systems
Apr 2007
File services offer network access to data stored on remote file systems, and each type of file system has features and limitations that affect the way file services can share the data. In this...
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Add Vista-like search capabilities to Windows XP
Mar 2007
Sure, Vista has Instant Search. But Windows XP supports Windows Desktop Search, which provides similar capabilities. Deb Shinder offers this detailed look at how to obtain and install this free...
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10 Windows XP tips and tools to simplify your work
Mar 2007
Whether you're trying to iron out problems with users' systems or you just want to optimize your own PC, these tips will help you work more efficiently with Windows XP. Learn how to launch System...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Connect securely to Windows Vista Remote Desktop
Mar 2007
Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) hasn't always had the best reputation for security. But since FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) grade security was added to Windows Server 2003...
Provided by George Ou
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Illustrated walk-through: Creating a bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP
Feb 2007
A bootable flash drive can come in handy--but trying to create one might have you pulling out your hair. Windows expert Greg Shultz shares the method he followed, from configuring the BIOS to...
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How do I... Install Windows Vista in a dual-boot configuration along with Windows XP?
Feb 2007
Are you really excited about the prospect of experimenting with the new features in the Windows Vista operating system, but are not yet ready to give up your existing Windows XP installation? Greg...
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Debrief and Defend: Windows Vista vs. Windows XP
Apr 2007
Windows Vista, the new operating system that replaces Windows XP, introduces a wide range of updates, features and security enhancements. With a new user interface, tools, utilities and numerous...
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Use this registry file to enable S3 sleep mode in Windows XP
Nov 2006
Windows XP includes a registry key that prevents PCs from dropping down to S3 sleep mode when USB KB/Mouse devices are detected. Microsoft implemented this setting by default because some hardware...
Provided by George Ou
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How do I... Provide remote assistance on computers behind a NAT device?
Nov 2006
Although Microsoft Windows doesn't natively support NAT traversal for remote assistance sessions, there is a way that you can provide remote assistance to someone who is behind a NAT firewall....
Provided by Brien Posey
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Install, troubleshoot, and repair a Windows desktop operating system
Nov 2006
A desktop support technician must have expert knowledge of the hardware and software components involved in installing an operating system and of how they work together at each stage of the...
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How do I... Uninstall Microsoft Internet Explorer 7?
Nov 2006
Internet Explorer 7 is the latest Web browser from Microsoft and while it has several new features, it is not the browser everyone wants it to be. It is possible to uninstall Microsoft Internet...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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10 handy Windows XP efficiency tricks
Nov 2006
From speeding up Defrag to instantly creating a Restore Point to customizing the most frequently used programs on the Start menu, this collection of tips will help you gain more control over how...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Apply local Windows XP restrictions with the Group Policy Console
Oct 2006
Keeping users focused, on track, and out of trouble is sometimes a dicey proposition. Since nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool, it's tough to keep users out of off-limit places...
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How do I... Create a user-defined function in Microsoft Excel
Oct 2006
Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you can't get Microsoft Excel to do exactly what you want it to do without coding a complicated formula over and over again. Microsoft Excel allows...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How do I... Make the autorun.inf file for automatic loading of CDs and DVDs
Sep 2006
Burning optical media is a common and accepted practice for data backup, photo albums, music, presentations, and much more. CDs and DVDs are a good way to communicate with customers, investors,...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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How Do I... Connect Microsoft Windows systems to a Macintosh network?
Aug 2006
In the integrated world of information technology, personal computers running Microsoft Windows have to be connected to PCs running Mac OS X, even if it is a Macintosh network. In a previous...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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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...
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Recover from almost any registry error in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP by using these backup tools
Aug 2006
Mistakes will happen, but you can recover from almost any registry error if you master the backup tools and features described in this sample chapter from Microsoft Windows Registry Guide, Second...
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How do I... Add Macs To A Windows Workgroup?
Aug 2006
It is a reality that enterprise networks will include various machines using various operating systems. For system administers, keeping all of the network components connected and working together...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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How do I... Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server Management Studio Express?
Aug 2006
With the release of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and the SQL Server Management Studio Express, Microsoft has entered the small, free database market with a splash trumping even their own...
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Book chapters
Create innovative and dramatic Powerpoint presentations, Hollywood style
Jul 2006
This sample chapter from Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire introduces the "Beyond Bullet Points" approach to Powerpoint...
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Protect your Windows system from malicious attack with these three essential steps
Jul 2006
As personal computers become ever more powerful, complex, and connected, they also become more vulnerable to malicious attack. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe,...
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Harness the Full Power of Windows XP
Jul 2006
The Harness the Full Power of Windows XP presentation is a prepackaged solution for basic Windows XP training. This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users...
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TechRepublic's Power Checklist: Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
Jul 2006
Windows XP is pretty easy to connect to a network. Sometimes, however, things just go awry. That's when you need a strategy. This power checklist walks you through how to figure out what's wrong...
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Troubleshoot the Windows XP startup sequence
Jul 2006
Both casual users and experienced support technicians on occasion find themselves faced with unfamiliar and baffling Windows XP problems. It's Never Done That Before! A Guide to Troubleshooting...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Design and troubleshoot a comprehensive data backup and recovery solution in Windows
Jun 2006
Any discussion of computer security is incomplete if it fails to address the all-important issue of backing up data. Microsoft Windows XP Networking and Security Inside Out: Also Covers Windows...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Program powerful Excel solutions with VBA: A close look at the Application object
Jun 2006
Users know Excel is a powerful platform for solving complex calculations and presenting results. But Programming Excel with VBA and .NET demonstrates how Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) can be...
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First Look: Microsoft Office 2007
Jun 2006
This presentation is based on Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2 applications, offering a visual tour of some of the most significant enhancements. It is not intended to teach audience members how to...
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Assigning Keywords To Files
Jun 2006
XP's Search feature can help you find data files on a workstation quickly, but you can make it even faster. This FastAnswer shows how to add keywords to file to help Search find them faster. This...
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Deleting User Accounts Without Deleting Data Files
Jun 2006
When you delete a user account on Windows XP, you can also lose the user's data if you're not careful. This FastAnswer show you how to keep from losing data when deleting a profile. This...
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Debrief and Defend: Windows XP vs. Mac OS X
Jun 2006
This presentation, entitled Standardizing On Windows XP Instead of MAC OS X, provides a prepackaged opinion piece for defending Windows XP against MAC OS X. You can use this debrief and defend to...
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10 customization tricks to save you time in Windows XP
Jun 2006
From adding Safe Mode to the Boot menu to including UNC information in the command prompt to displaying My Computer as a menu of drive options, this collection of tips will give you some great...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Learn how to make a USB drive bootable
Jun 2006
Problem: In the Technical Q&A forum, TechRepublic member qpeabody asked, "I'm looking to make a jump drive, thumb drive, or USB drive bootable. More specifically, I'd like to make it network...
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Book chapters
Don't let Windows XP startup problems leave you dead in the water
Jun 2006
When everything works the way it should, we take Windows startup for granted. But if something fails, it's important to be able to diagnose the problem and effect a solution. This chapter from...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Windows XP: Firewalls
Jun 2004
Hackers can't hack what they can't find. Firewalls provide protection against external attack, but configuring them can be confusing. Peer-to-peer networking can create special security challenges...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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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500 Things Every Technology Professional Needs to Know
May 2007
Did you know... Did you know Microsoft's RegClean does not work with XP but you can use shareware to clean your registry? Did you know most wireless access points don't have encryption enabled...
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Monitor the processes and performance of your Windows network systems
Jun 2007
An important part of every Windows system administrator's job is to monitor network systems and ensure that everything is running smoothly. Watching the event logs closely helps detect and track...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?
Jul 2007
Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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PC Troubleshooter Resource Guide, Fifth Edition
Aug 2007
Keep your PC systems in top running order. Maintain the skills and knowledge necessary to diagnose and solve laptop and PC challenges. Ensure you have the solutions you need to troubleshoot power...
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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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How do I...Migrate from Outlook Express to Mozilla's Thunderbird?
Aug 2007
With the launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft replaced Outlook Express with Window's Mail. Window's Mail does not work in quite the same way Outlook Express does, and many people feel frustrated by...
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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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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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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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's November 2012 patches
Nov 2012
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's November 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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DameWare SSH Client for Windows
Dec 2012
As your business continues to expand, and as your workers continue to adopt mobile devices for business processes work remotely and telecommute, the ability to remotely connect to internal...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Boost security by disabling these 10 Windows XP services
Nov 2007
As long as Microsoft Windows has been a network-capable operating system, it has come with quite a few services turned on by default. So it's a good idea for security-conscious users to shut down...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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Make the right decision when applying Microsoft's August 2011 patches
Aug 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's August 2011 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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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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Recovering Windows Clients
Mar 2008
Part of your job is to make sure that your users' PCs are healthy and reliable. And when a system crash occurs--whether the culprit is a rogue application or a bad driver or something as-yet...
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How to secure your Windows computer and protect your privacy with free software
Oct 2008
This guide from Howard Fosdick explains many of the threats to your security and privacy you may encounter when you use Microsoft Windows. It describes these concerns in simple, non-technical...
Provided by Howard Fosdick
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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... Use the Office Clipboard instead of the Windows Clipboard?
May 2008
Most of us get by most of the time just using the basic Microsoft Windows Clipboard. Copying multiple items at the same time takes a bit more work. You can spend a lot of time switching between...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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How do I... Replace a complex connection string with a DSN?
May 2008
Technically speaking, a Data Source Name (DSN) is an identifier to a data source for an Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC) driver (library). ODBC is a function library that interfaces between the...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2011 patches
Oct 2011
Justin James gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2011 patches in your organization.
Provided by Justin James
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10 Windows XP tricks and timesavers
Jun 2008
Here's the latest roundup of popular Windows XP tips from our Microsoft Windows blog, ranging from gathering MAC addresses to creating custom characters to removing resource-consuming device...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Take advantage of the pinned items list in the XP Start Menu
Jun 2008
You're probably familiar with Start's left side menu -- but do you know why the program list is divided in two? Greg Shultz shows you need to know about the pinned items list found in the Start...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Get a better view of the Windows XP Tree command with Word
Jul 2008
Using the Tree command to research the folders on your Microsoft Windows XP hard disk can give you results fast -- too fast for your eye to catch. Greg Shultz explains how you can use Word to view...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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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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Permanently set your flash drive's default AutoPlay action
Jul 2008
AutoPlay can be fickle when it comes to determining the default action for opening files from your flash drive. Here's how to configure Windows XP to bypass AutoPlay and automatically launch...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Get better system information from the Help and Support Center
Jul 2008
Microsoft Windows XP's alternate System Information tool is your one-stop center for information about your system hardware and software. Greg Shultz explains how to navigate to this useful system...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Extract troubleshooting info from Windows XP BSOD error messages
May 2010
When a serious system crash triggers a Stop error, deciphering the information displayed on the dreaded BSOD will expedite your troubleshooting efforts. Windows expert Greg Shultz explains how to...
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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How do I... Install and use PktFilter to secure Windows?
Jul 2008
PktFilter is an open source (distributed under the BSD license), command-line security tool designed to allow the user to configure the IPv4 filtering driver for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Set up multiple network interfaces in Windows XP?
Aug 2008
The age of a single network interface with a single IP address assigned to it is a thing of the past in many situations. As more networks are rolled out and more computers are shipped with...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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How do I... Create a Suspend Mode shortcut in Windows XP?
Aug 2008
You don't need third-party software or expensive keyboards to quickly put your Microsoft Windows XP personal computer into Suspend Mode. All you need is a special shortcut. Greg Shultz shows you...
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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How do I... Run Linux applications in Windows XP?
Aug 2008
There are many reasons why an administrator would want to be able to run Linux GUI applications from a Windows machine. Say, for example, you have a GUI-enabled Linux server that you run headless....
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How do I... Recover a damaged Windows XP user profile?
Aug 2008
A user profile on a Windows XP system contains all the files and settings needed to configure your work environment. If the user profile becomes damaged, The operating system will then...
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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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How do I ... Enable Spambayes filtering in Thunderbird for Windows?
Sep 2008
The Thunderbird e-mail client is an outstanding piece of cross-platform, open source software. But one area where Thunderbird can use a little improvement is its Spam protection. Spambayes is a...
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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...
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How do I... Stop Windows XP from nagging me about updates?
Sep 2008
TechRepublic member Riggy001 decided not to apply Windows XP SP3, but the operating system continued to nag him about it. After much wrangling, Riggy001 was given a procedure that removed that...
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How do I... Use templates to simplify network monitoring with Packet Analyzer?
Oct 2008
Packet Analyzer is one of the finest network traffic monitors available. This application is one of those tools that will quickly become your best friend in your network toolkit. One of the...
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10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows
Oct 2008
There are some very good reasons why you might want to reinstall Microsoft Windows. Whether it is 2000, XP or Vista, the registry can become corrupted or it can accumulate settings for programs...
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