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Restore Windows 8 with System Image Recovery

March 27, 2013 12:17pm PDT

Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Image Recovery tool from the Recovery Drive to restore your hard disk.

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10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot

January 26, 2006 8:00am PST

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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Use Windows 7 System Image Recovery to restore a hard disk

July 21, 2011 10:58am PDT

In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Image Recovery to revive an unbootable Windows system.

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How Do I... Restore a SQL Server database to a new server?

June 20, 2007 10:24am PDT

This blog entry is also available as a TechRepublic gallery and as a TechRepublic download. As a DBA, I have been in many situations where I had to move databases to a new server due to old...

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Backing up and restoring snapshots on Amazon EC2 machines

March 21, 2012 6:00am PDT

Nick Hardiman describes several methods of backups of your Amazon EC2 machines. He also details the steps for restoring snapshot backups.

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Eight steps to restore an individual Exchange 2010 mailbox with System Center Data Protection Manager

January 30, 2012 6:00am PST

Exchange admins often have to restore an individual mailbox rather than an entire database. John Joyner shows you eight steps to do this using PowerShell commands and Microsoft System Center DPM.

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Manage network logon credentials in Microsoft Windows

July 7, 2010 12:18pm PDT

Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 7's Credential Manager, explains how it works, and compares it to Stored User Names and Passwords.

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How to back up and restore Boot Camp partitions

May 9, 2013 6:00am PDT

Backing up and restoring the Windows environment stored within Boot Camp partitions can be tricky. Jesus Vigo recommends this method using WinClone.

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Restore your SQL Server database using transaction logs

July 2, 2007 10:46am PDT

Most DBAs dread hearing that they need to restore a database to a point in time, especially if the database is a production database. However, knowing how to do this is of the utmost importance...

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How do I configure and use shadow copy in Microsoft Windows?

October 13, 2010 8:12am PDT

Configuring and using shadow copy is not complicated, but it does require some specific knowledge about where these features are located.

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How do I... Configure and use shadow copy in Microsoft Windows Vista?

October 4, 2007 8:33am PDT

Let's face it -- sometimes things go wrong, especially when you are dealing with computers, networks, electronic gadgetry, and the people who use them. When it comes to saved files on a hard...

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Launch System Restore from a command prompt in Windows XP

December 6, 2006 8:00am PST

It's not unusual to use System Restore to fix strange Windows XP system behavior—but depending on how damaged your system seems to be, you may need to call for more advanced measures. Here's how...

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How do I... recover a damaged Windows XP user profile?

August 27, 2008 8:34am PDT

Greg Shultz explains how you can recover your Microsoft Windows XP user profile and your preferred operating system environment.

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Windows 8 Advanced Startup Options provide major improvements

August 20, 2012 10:30am PDT

Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8 add several new features which give you some great options for fixing your PC.

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Five tips for restoring an unbootable hard drive

August 2, 2011 12:41pm PDT

When you're dealing with a system that won't boot, you need to fall back on some diagnostic skills and recovery strategies. Jack Wallen shares his field-tested approach.

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