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Adding options to the Send To menu in Windows 2000 Pro

February 12, 2007 8:00am PST

Feeling confined with your files and their prescribed applications? Add options to the Send To menu and find shortcuts to the applications you choose for opening your files in Windows 2000 Pro....

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Hiding shares in Windows 2000 Pro

February 5, 2007 8:00am PST

Even if you have files to share doesn't mean you have to reveal this information to all of your users. If you want to make sure only certain users are aware of your shared files, you can hide your...

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Using remote control in Windows 2000 Server

February 5, 2007 8:00am PST

Use remote control to manage your other Windows 2000 Servers from your desktop. Here's what you need to know to administrate your LAN.

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Start programs with switches in Windows 2000 Pro

January 29, 2007 8:00am PST

If you use command-line switches in conjunction with certain programs in Windows 2000 Professional, you can add those switches to open along with the relevant applications every time you click...

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Create an Emergency Repair Disk for your Windows 2000 Server

January 29, 2007 8:00am PST

You never know when you might lose everything on your Windows 2000 Server. Create an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) and be prepared for a worst-case scenario.

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The Windows 2000 Server network services shuffle

January 22, 2007 8:00am PST

Create order on your network by prioritizing which clients access the Windows 2000 Server first. Here's what you need to know about shuffling network services.

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Generating a system configuration report in Windows 2000 Pro

January 22, 2007 8:00am PST

Take inventory of your Windows 2000 Professional system by running a system configuration report before you troubleshoot a problem or conduct a simple upgrade. Here's how to find out what devices,...

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When your Windows 2000 Server speaks to you

January 12, 2007 8:00am PST

Hearing things? Windows 2000 Server's Narrator can tell you what's going on—or you can turn it off if you want. Here's what you need to know about this accessibility-enhancing feature.

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Recovering from a forgotten Administrator password in Windows 2000 Pro

January 12, 2007 8:00am PST

Memory failing? If it's not your computer memory, it might be that you've mentally mislaid your Administrator password for your Windows 2000 Professional system. It may be lost forever, but here...

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Getting your second CPU recognized in Windows 2000 Pro

January 8, 2007 8:00am PST

Problem with your CPU? If you're having trouble getting your Windows 2000 Professional system to recognize multiple processors, follow these tips to get your CPUs aligned.

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Installing Terminal Services on a Windows 2000 Server

January 8, 2007 8:00am PST

Terminal Services is the Microsoft version of a thin client Windows 2000 Server. Multitask your server by installing Terminal Services. Here's how.

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Handy console commands in Windows 2000 Server

December 20, 2006 8:00am PST

Windows 2000 Server has an array of useful commands. Here are a few console commands that may be unfamiliar, or that you may want to reacquaint yourself with.

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Turn off sharing in Windows 2000 Pro

December 20, 2006 8:00am PST

If you're worried about security or just don't feel like sharing, you can turn off file and printer sharing in your Windows 2000 Professional system. It's not a default setting, but you can easily...

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Get more pagefile space in Windows 2000 Server

December 18, 2006 8:00am PST

Need a little more memory space for your Windows 2000 Server drive? Save your money for now and free up some space by adding pagefiles with this registry hack.

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Save time switching printer settings in Windows 2000 Pro

December 18, 2006 8:00am PST

Do you use different printers or print different formats from your Windows 2000 Professional system? If so, you can add and configure new printers and settings and keep your settings and drivers...

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Expanding items on the Start menu in Windows 2000 Pro

December 11, 2006 8:00am PST

Close the windows! You don't have to open items in new folder windows on the Start menu in Windows 2000 Professional—you can merely expand them. Here's how to set it up.

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Understanding swap size in Windows 2000 Server

December 11, 2006 8:00am PST

Are you familiar with your paging file? It's one way your Windows 2000 Server allocates data in a way that optimizes your RAM. Here's what you need to know about the paging file, swap size, and...

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Changing document associations in Windows 2000 Pro

December 4, 2006 8:00am PST

You aren't confined to opening specific documents in their native applications—by changing document associations in Windows 2000 Professional, you can create an option to open documents in...

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Synchronizing Kerberos and W32Time in Windows 2000 Server

December 4, 2006 8:00am PST

Synchronize your watches—or, in this case, synchronize your Windows 2000 Server settings. Here's how to set up an external time server and make sure all your servers are on the same page.

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Customize the console in Windows 2000 Server

November 27, 2006 8:00am PST

Customizing your Windows 2000 Server console isn't just about looks—it's a way to put all your favorite features at your fingertips. Here's how to set up your Microsoft Management Console with the...