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TR Dojo: Enable the hidden Administrator account in Windows 7 and Vista

March 2, 2011 5:40am PST

Bill Detwiler shows you how unlock the hidden Administrator account on Windows 7 and Vista with the Computer Management console and Net User command. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you...

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TR Dojo: Windows 7 and Vista tweak: Select multiple files with checkboxes

October 4, 2010 8:13am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to select multiple files in Windows 7 and Vista with the "Use Check Boxes to Select Items" feature. Once you've watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a link to the...

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TR Dojo: Change the registration information in Windows Vista and XP

October 26, 2009 8:35am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how to change the registration information on your Windows system using a registry hack or TechRepublic's Vista and XP Registration Changer tools. Once you’ve watched this...

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Windows 7: Not a Vista repeat

October 22, 2009 7:25am PDT

At Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2009 in Orlando, Florida, Bill Detwiler spoke with James Brown, Senior Manager for Security at Talecris about his IT department's plans to evaluate and deploy Windows 7.

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The month ahead: Can Windows 7 close the Vista flop chapter?

September 30, 2009 9:40am PDT

ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das and senior editor Sam Diaz share the early word on the highly anticipated OS set for release in late October. Diaz also previews upcoming conferences, including CTIA,...

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TR Dojo: Prevent Windows Vista System Restore from filling up your hard drive

September 21, 2009 10:50am PDT

Bill Detwiler shows you how Vista's System Restore works and how the hidden VSSAdmin command-line tool can prevent it from filling up your hard drive. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you...

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Disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista with a quick registry hack

September 14, 2009 12:43pm PDT

Don't let Windows force you to AutoRun CDs or DVDs. Bill Detwiler shows you a registry hack the will disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista. Once you’ve watched this TR Dojo video, you can find a...

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TR Dojo: Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs

August 17, 2009 7:52am PDT

Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs Most users don't think twice about what the Windows Logon screen looks like. But as an IT pro, you might be interested in customizing the...

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IT Dojo: Troubleshoot Windows Vista drivers with Driver Query and DriverView

July 27, 2009 11:28am PDT

When troubleshooting a Windows Vista driver error, it's always a good first step to gather information about that driver. Bill Detwiler shows you two handy tools that can help you solve those...

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IT Dojo: Remove Windows 7 or Vista from a dual-boot configuration with the Bootsect command

July 2, 2009 10:16am PDT

Dual-booting Windows is a handy way to test betas and service packs before committing to a new OS. But once you've made your decision to stick with the new OS or give it the boot, you'll likely...

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IT Dojo: Find and delete hidden Windows Vista and XP device drivers

June 8, 2009 8:28am PDT

Sorting out device driver problems in Windows, can be a tricky. Windows Vista and XP often retain old drivers even if you upgrade or change hardware. Unfortunately, these old, and sometimes...

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IT Dojo: Run Windows Vista on your Mac with VMWare Fusion

May 4, 2009 7:08am PDT

If you're a Mac user who also needs to run Windows, like me, there's an easy way to get the best of both worlds. Bill Detwiler shows you how to run Windows Vista on Mac OS Ten using VMware Fusion....

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IT Dojo: Stop programs from running when Windows Vista starts

March 16, 2009 10:52am PDT

Short of adding more RAM, there are a few things you can do to help a sluggish Windows Vista system run faster. Bill Detwiler shows you how to find and evaluate startup programs that you might...

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IT Dojo: Keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows Vista

February 13, 2009 11:57am PST

Navigating without a mouse is a forgotten skill among many users and even some support techs. But when Dr. Engelbart's venerable rodent is ill or absent, the keyboard can be your only option....

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IT Dojo: Speed up Windows Vista with these performance tweaks

December 8, 2008 11:33am PST

Windows Vista has additional security features, new functionality, and a lot of cool graphics. But depending on how powerful your computer is, you might not be that impressed with its performance....

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IT Dojo: Stop Check Disk from constantly running when Windows Vista starts

December 1, 2008 6:47am PST

Windows Vista's Check Disk utility is a good tool for detecting and potentially fixing file system errors. But sometimes, Check Disk doesn't behave as it should. In this IT Dojo video, I offer...

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IT Dojo: Investigate RAM problems with Vista’s Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

November 24, 2008 7:55am PST

Application failures, operating system faults, Stop errors: If you see any of these while running Windows Vista, you could have defective or failing RAM. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows...

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IT Dojo: Create a custom backup tool with Windows Vista’s Robocopy

October 27, 2008 6:41pm PDT

If you don't really trust Vista's built-in tools or just like to have additional copies of your really important files, Vista includes a powerful, but hidden directory replication utility, called...

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Ballmer touts Windows 7 features

October 17, 2008 12:40pm PDT

At the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo in Orlando, Fla., Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer revealed that Windows 7 is going to be a major release, not just a Vista update. He says the new Windows will have a...

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IT Dojo: Run UAC restricted programs without the UAC prompt

September 22, 2008 10:26am PDT

Windows Vista's User Account Control (or UAC) was designed to improve security. But, when you're running Vista with anything other than administrator the constant UAC prompts can be a real pain....