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

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:17:15 +0000

When your computer hardware appears to power up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have to begin a troubleshooting expedition that includes getting into the operating system, determining the problem, and then fixing it. To help you get started on this expedition, here are 10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot.

10 ways to benchmark your Active Directory environment

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:00:54 +0000

Active Directory Services is the going standard for account provisioning, basic system management, and DNS authority in most environments. But having some accountability to determine what has changed over time can be a challenge. Here are some strategies for achieving accountability in your Active Directory environment. They'll help supplement your existing strategies, give you an extra dimension for testing, and provide a strong set of data to determine what has changed when you're troubleshooting issues.

Windows 2008 Exams Go Live

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:44:28 +0000

Microsoft releases three new exams for its newest network operating system in March.

Windows 2008 Exams Go LiveThe Microsoft Learning Group has released three new exams for Windows Server 2008. All three are available worlwide at Prometric testing centers. The release comes quickly on the heels of the official release of Microsoft's newest network operating system software in Los Angeles at the end of February.

Vista SP1: The hits just keep coming

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:39:46 +0000

Amid reports by some users of endless-loop reboots and less-than-impressive performance gains with Windows Vista Service Pack (SP) 1, now there's a new SP1 gotcha.

Restoring 'Run as Administrator' for Vista Shortcuts

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:17:55 +0000

Question:
Why is the "Run as Administrator" option no longer available to me?
I've been running Windows Vista as a non-administrator account and have configured some shortcuts on my desktop. Why is the "Run as Administrator" option no longer available to me?

Answer:
You may have turned off the User Account Control (UAC) feature. UAC allows you to log in as a standard user and perform most of the tasks, without requiring the administrative privileges. This enhances security by reducing the attack surface of the operating system.

How to run Windows Update in Firefox

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:13:59 +0000

How can I run Windows Update if I'm using Firefox as my browser?

You can install the Firefox add-on called IE Tab which will allow you to run Windows Update or other Web sites that are designed primarily for Internet Explorer and don't run properly under Firefox.

How to Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:08:07 +0000

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 interfere with an end user's experience. The Remote Desktop Application is one example. Completing a remote desktop connection to a PC running Windows XP from another PC running Vista can be troublesome if some care is not taken during configuration.

How to: Windows Sidebar and gadgets (overview)

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:21:54 +0000

Windows Sidebar is a long, vertical bar that is displayed on the side of your desktop. It contains mini-programs called gadgets, which offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. For example, you can use gadgets to display a picture slide show, view continuously updated headlines, or look up contacts.