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Lunch and Learn: PowerPoint 2010
Jul 2010
Utilize this prepackaged solution designed to familiarize end users with MS PowerPoint 2010's application functions, specially designed to fit into a power packed Lunch & Learn session.
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Lunch and Learn: Word 2010
Jul 2010
A solution prepackaged and designed to help you familiarize end users with MS Word 2010's application functions, specially designed to fit into a power packed Lunch & Learn session.
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Lunch and Learn: Outlook 2010
Jul 2010
A prepackaged solution designed to familiarize end users with MS Outlook 2010's application functions, specially designed to fit into a power packed Lunch & Learn session.
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Get the Aero Snap feature for almost any version of Windows
Aug 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to AquaSnap and shows you how you can use it to bring the new Aero features to Windows XP and Vista. He also explains how...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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,...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot
Jan 2006
If your computer powers up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have some troubleshooting ahead of you. Here's a look at the likely culprits and what you can do to...
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Tech Tips for Windows XP Professional, Second Edition: Backup and Recovery chapter
Jul 2005
Windows XP's much more stable than previous Windows clients, but occasionally things still go wrong. Viruses and spyware wreak havoc. Sometimes users corrupt critical files and settings (ever have...
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Master the Windows XP Registry
Feb 2005
This book chapter, excerpted from O'Reilly's Windows XP in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition , describes how the Windows Registry works, what's in it, and how to safely add and delete keys and values. It...
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Tech Tips for Windows XP Professional, Second Edition
May 2005
Get the most out of Windows XP's benefits and features today! Now you can empower yourself and your end users with this single resource for setting up, configuring, maintaining, and securing...
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Hacking Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Jan 2006
Learn how to recognize and fight common Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 hacking techniques. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition, provides detailed...
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SolutionBase: Find a lost Windows product key
Apr 2006
Learn the procedures and tools you can use to reveal a lost product key for a currently installed version of Windows. Problem: In order to install or reinstall Microsoft Windows you must have...
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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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Permissions and File Sharing Chapter from Small Office Networking, Second Edition
Jul 2005
FREE Chapter download from SMALL OFFICE NETWORKING, SECOND EDITION.Everyone's talking about security. But actually doing something about it is another issue altogether. The topic's so important,...
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Tune Windows XP to speed up boot and shutdown times
Mar 2005
A common annoyance for both IT professionals and end users is having to sit and wait while Windows reboots. This sample hack from OReilly's Windows XP Hacks, 2nd Edition shows how to tweak a PC's...
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The anatomy of the Windows registry
May 2005
The Windows registry controls nearly every local Windows setting. This quick-reference chart provides an overview of the Windows registry. It explains what the registry is, how to back up the...
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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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Learn to surf the Web anonymously
Mar 2005
Anonymity has nearly become a thing of the past on the Internet. With cookies, adware, and spyware, most users are constantly being tracked when they surf the Internet. This can pose a variety of...
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Use these four Registry tweaks to accelerate Windows XP
Apr 2005
Plenty of third-party programs claim to tweak or optimize Windows. However, most of them simply make Registry edits. Here are four manual tweaks that experienced IT professionals can make to...
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Hack Windows XP with insider tips and tricks from Preston Gralla
Nov 2005
In this audio interview, Preston Gralla, editor of WindowsDevCenter.com and OnDotNet, shares several Windows XP hacks that speed up boot and shutdown, improve overall XP performance, surf the Web...
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Uncover hardware that the Windows XP Device Manager hides
Mar 2005
For administrators and help desk techs, one of the most challenging hardware troubleshooting issues in Windows XP is the fact that the Device Manager hides non-Plug and Play devices as well as...
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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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Wake a hibernating Windows XP machine based on your schedule
Jan 2009
Put your computer on a schedule. Greg Shultz describes how to wake a PC in hibernation mode using the Scheduled Task Wizard feature of Microsoft Windows XP. This download is also available as an...
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Download an extension to learn more about Windows XP fonts
Jan 2009
If you're curious to learn more about the fonts on your Windows XP machine, there's a free and handy extension that will give you the scoop. It also helps you see which fonts are already on your...
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The Ultimate Windows XP OS Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Jan 2009
Ensuring Windows XP performs optimally requires keeping a disciplined maintenance routine. Based on years of supporting hundreds of end users' Windows XP systems, here's a checklist of 25 key...
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How do I... Use the Windows XP Installer CleanUp Utility to remove apps?
Jan 2009
If you are having trouble uninstalling an application using Windows XP, the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility may be able to help. Greg Shultz shows you how it works. This download is also...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How do I... Organize my Windows desktop with Fences?
Feb 2009
A cluttered desktop is an inefficient workspace. If you have numerous icons littering your desktop hunting for the one you need can often tick away priceless moments. However, there are...
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Get Windows XP's Backup utility to use recordable optical media
Mar 2009
Greg Shultz shows you a workaround that will allow you to indirectly make Windows XP's Backup utility use recordable optical media as a backup destination. Be sure to notice that the author points...
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How do I... Remove unwanted files with Ccleaner in one click?
Mar 2009
Combining the features of Ccleaner with Click & Clean gives you the power to remove unwanted and unnecessary files from a Microsoft Windows PC in one click. Jack Wallen shows you how to set it...
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Administrator's Guide to Windows Server 2003
Sep 2005
Get proven solutions to minimize the WS2K3 learning curve. TechRepublic's IT pros bring you real-world techniques for deploying, troubleshooting, securing, and optimizing Microsoft's latest server...
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Ultimate PC Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Nov 2005
To head off computer equipment failure, performance degradation, and system problems, support professionals need to follow a regular maintenance routine. This checklist covers 50 essential tasks...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How do I... Hunt down hard disk resource hogs?
Jun 2009
Find out how to narrow your search for the cause of system slowdowns by configuring the Performance Monitor and Task Manager to reveal rogue processes that can tie up valuable system resources....
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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...
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10 reasons why Windows 7's XP Mode is a big deal
Aug 2009
Windows 7 features a new twist: XP Mode, which lets you run your Windows XP apps without compatibility issues. Brien Posey explains why XP Mode is significant and outlines its benefits.This...
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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.
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Maximize the Performance of Windows XP
Feb 2005
Here is an in-depth 62-page chapter from the O'Reilly book Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition. It contains a collection of "tips, secrets, and solutions" that administrators can use to...
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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...
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Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack
Nov 2009
Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack covers everything an IT pro needs to know about the most robust Windows Server operating system to date, such as...
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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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Manage network access with this Cacls.exe quick reference
Jan 2006
Cacls.exe is a Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 tool for managing ACLs (access control lists) from the command line. This quick reference covers the basics of its use. Administrating over a Windows-based...
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Hard drive failure troubleshooting checklist
Apr 2005
Having a reliable set of troubleshooting guidelines can increase your odds of recovering from a hard drive failure. This checklist walks you through a proven hard drive troubleshooting process...
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The XCopy Tool
Dec 2009
The XCopy command has risen from the ashes of deprecation to save you time and make your file management tasks easier. This tool automates the process for XP, Vista, and Windows 7.Visit our...
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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...
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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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Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell
Feb 2010
Those die hard classic Start menu fans have a champion out there. Ivo Beltchev has created a wonderful program called Classic Shell which brings the Classic Start menu to the Windows 7 user...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Turn off overtype with the Insert key in Word permanently?
Aug 2007
Just about any application you use on a regular basis is going to have small annoyances that you want to go away. Microsoft Word is certainly not exempt from those annoying quirks. One of the most...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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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...
Provided by Sybex
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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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Take control of the Windows XP pagefile
Mar 2010
The pagefile extends the capabilities of your computer's memory. Like any other file on a PC, though, the pagefile can become fragmented and hinder the computer's performance. Here are a few...
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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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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How do I share folders in Windows 7 with the Shared Folder Wizard?
Oct 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to use the Microsoft Windows Shared Folder Wizard to create folders that can be shared with colleagues across the network. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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
