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How to Configure Automatic Updates in Windows XP - ...n restart your computer without your being aware of it.
There are four levels of Automatic Updates protection to which you can subscribe:...
MS DOS Versus PC DOS - ...be required for specific different hardware.
That is exactly how things were back in the early '80s when the IBM PC was introduced. Many o...
How to make your PC Available for Remote Desktop Connection - ... before you can connect to your computer.
If you use cable or DSL Internet service, you must either have a static IP address ass...
How to Update DirectX ~ Advantages - ... and objects move. Under about 30fps, the image flickers and motion is noticeably jerky. Beyond 30fps, faster updates aren't noticeable, and the e...
Using Simple File Sharing in Windows - ...system that lets computer owners restrict access to sensitive files on a user-by-user and file-by-file basis on each computer.
Unfortunate...
The Evolution of Microsoft Windows ~ The Windows 9x Family - ... it from a third-party vendor.) Users' expectations likewise had grown with computers' capabilities, and desktop publishing, graphics editing, and...
How to install Windows and Installation Types - ...nstalled at a single time?
Is your network arranged in a domain model using Active Directory?
These are ...
How to adjust Text Icons and Window Element Sizes - ...Save the current screen settings so if you're unhappy with the results, you can back the changes out. Select the Themes tab, click Save As, and enter ...
DOS Versions - ...d disks at all, which were generally quite rare for personal computers at the time. DOS was a text-based operating system, hence there was no graphi...
How to Back Up and Restore the Windows Registry - ..."25">2.
Improper changes to the Registry can keep Windows from booting, or can make subsystems fail to work....
How to Configure Multiple Monitors under Windows - ...ou'll need to install multiple display adapters, use a display adapter that supports more than one monitor (a "dual head" or "quad head...
The Evolution of Microsoft Windows ~ The Windows NT Family - ...tionship soured, and eventually ended.
IBM and Microsoft each continued to work with the project independently. IBM continued to develop O...
How to uninstall Windows XP - ...revious operating system without changing any data you have created since upgrading to Windows XP. However, you may need to reinstall any applicat...
How to upgrade Windows 98 to Windows XP - ...lcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive in Windows Explorer and then double-click the Setup icon.
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How to Obtain and Install TweakUI - ...a Center Edition, and Tablet Edition, as well as Windows Server 2003, visit www.microsoft.com a...
A Brief History of DOS - ...de was replaced by entirely new 32-bit and 64-bit code in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and later.
Before Windows existed, MS-DOS was the most p...
What should you know before upgrading to Windows XP - ...another disk or computer because the Windows 98/Me backup and restore utilities are not compatible with those in Windows XP.
Check the ...
How to upgrade Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 to XP - ...er running a server version; you must perform a fresh install.
Microsoft also makes an upgrade version of the Windows XP CD-ROM. Use of this v...
Tuning Windows for Maximum Performance - ..., or gain speed through software settings and feature sacrifices.
Installing Sufficient Memory (RAM)
The most important thing you ...
How to use Automated System Recovery (ASR) in Windows XP - ...s made to a local (recommended) or remote storage device, and a floppy disk containing three files critical to the restoration phase.
The ...
How to use TweakUI to... - ...lder instant-pop-up kind, I don't like waiting for them, and on some computers, they're too slow and jerky. You can eliminate all fades and UI ani...
The Evolution of Microsoft Windows ~ The 16 Bit Windows - ...ce, and device-independent screen and printer graphics; that is, application programs would not be required to know the details of how graphics we...
How to create QuickLaunch Icons - ...skbar is checked, uncheck it and right-click the taskbar again.
2. Select Toolbars, and check Quick Launch.
3. If necessary, enlar...
Service Packs Hotfixes and Rollups - ... for the most part, computer owners had to take the initiative to visit Windows Update to download "Critical Updates." It took many yearsand tens of...
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Troubleshooting Internet Explorer 7.0 Issues (09/14/2009)
... Once you've found a broken extension, contact the manufacturer and ask for an update...
... Once you've found a broken extension, contact the manufacturer and ask for an update...
Edit a Picture in Paint (03/26/2008)
... Clicking on a color selects a foreground color; right-clicking a color selects a background color...
... Clicking on a color selects a foreground color; right-clicking a color selects a background color...
Setting up a shared internet connection in Windows XP (05/30/2007)
... When they are both connected there should have a small icon visible on the taskbar like so: If they dont seem to be connected to each other then see the troubleshooting section below...
... When they are both connected there should have a small icon visible on the taskbar like so: If they dont seem to be connected to each other then see the troubleshooting section below...
Find and Replace Registry Keys from a Command Line (05/17/2007)
... First, create a batch file called Regchange2...
... First, create a batch file called Regchange2...
How to Execute a Command on Each Computer in a Domain (05/14/2007)
...vbs Option Explicit Dim oDomain, oService, oItem, oShell Dim strDomain, strSpec, strCommand, intButton Dim oArgs, strFinalCommand, oRegEx, boolConfirm ' Prepare to execute commands & do popups Set oShell = CreateObject("WScript...
...vbs Option Explicit Dim oDomain, oService, oItem, oShell Dim strDomain, strSpec, strCommand, intButton Dim oArgs, strFinalCommand, oRegEx, boolConfirm ' Prepare to execute commands & do popups Set oShell = CreateObject("WScript...
Top Five Tools in Windows 2000 (05/13/2007)
... I use this utility to ping all my servers periodically, watch for low disk space, keep an eye on critical services, and make sure the company intranet is still accessible for my users...
... I use this utility to ping all my servers periodically, watch for low disk space, keep an eye on critical services, and make sure the company intranet is still accessible for my users...
Designing Active Directory for Exchange Server 2007 (05/09/2007)
... It is important to note that Exchange 2007 can only be installed in a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory forest; Windows 2000 Server forests are not supported...
... It is important to note that Exchange 2007 can only be installed in a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory forest; Windows 2000 Server forests are not supported...
Automatically Windows Log On After Booting (05/01/2007)
... I also use it all the time on virtual machine images I have running on my laptop...
... I also use it all the time on virtual machine images I have running on my laptop...
Display the configuration of a remote system for troubleshooting (04/22/2007)
... If a machine does not have WMI 1...
... If a machine does not have WMI 1...
Automate Creation of OU Structure (04/20/2007)
... The structure follows Microsoft best practices and includes two second-tier OUs: Accounts and Resources...
... The structure follows Microsoft best practices and includes two second-tier OUs: Accounts and Resources...
What`s New in Windows Media Player 11 (04/16/2007)
... Drop down the Library tab list and then click the category you want...
... Drop down the Library tab list and then click the category you want...
New Internet Explorer 7 Security Features (04/15/2007)
... Microsoft has done just that by introducing Protected mode for Internet Explorer...
... Microsoft has done just that by introducing Protected mode for Internet Explorer...
How to Shut Down a Remote Computer (04/14/2007)
... The Code Make sure you have the latest scripting engines on the workstation you run this script from...
... The Code Make sure you have the latest scripting engines on the workstation you run this script from...
Check Group Membership and Map Drives in a Logon Script (04/12/2007)
...vbs extension as CheckMembership...
...vbs extension as CheckMembership...
Restore the Active Directory Icon in Windows XP (04/11/2007)
... The Easy Way If you have a Windows 2000 computer handy, simply navigate to the C:\Windows\system32 directory of the Windows 2000 computer and find the dsfolder...
... The Easy Way If you have a Windows 2000 computer handy, simply navigate to the C:\Windows\system32 directory of the Windows 2000 computer and find the dsfolder...
How to Disable EFS (04/09/2007)
... By default, this account is a local administrator on a standalone computer and a domain administrator in a domain environment...
... By default, this account is a local administrator on a standalone computer and a domain administrator in a domain environment...
Get Windows Event Log Information (04/08/2007)
...Count = 1 Then _ strMoniker = strMoniker & "\\" & WScript...
...Count = 1 Then _ strMoniker = strMoniker & "\\" & WScript...
What the Command Prompt Really Does (02/21/2007)
...com cmd will search several standard folders for a program named "ping"...
...com cmd will search several standard folders for a program named "ping"...
The Active Directory (02/16/2007)
... (The older operating system called Windows NT Server can create domains, but it doesn't include Active Directory...
... (The older operating system called Windows NT Server can create domains, but it doesn't include Active Directory...
Windows Administrator Accounts vs. Standard Accounts (02/15/2007)
... See and manipulate any file on the machine...
... See and manipulate any file on the machine...
How to Update Windows XP (02/04/2007)
... About every two years, Microsoft takes all of the security patches and additional features that it has been working on and bundles them all together into one big package called a service pack...
... About every two years, Microsoft takes all of the security patches and additional features that it has been working on and bundles them all together into one big package called a service pack...
Display Active Directory Information (02/02/2007)
... Modify the Domain to your company's NT/2000 domain name or Active Directory container, and the list of registered computers will display: Dim Container Dim ContainerName Dim Computer ContainerName = "Domain" Set Container = GetObject("WinNT://" & ContainerName) Container...
... Modify the Domain to your company's NT/2000 domain name or Active Directory container, and the list of registered computers will display: Dim Container Dim ContainerName Dim Computer ContainerName = "Domain" Set Container = GetObject("WinNT://" & ContainerName) Container...
What are the Batch Files (01/17/2007)
... It's just a new Windows command that you can use whenever you need...
... It's just a new Windows command that you can use whenever you need...
Windows Keyboard Accelerators (01/13/2007)
... Once that menu has opened, you can activate any specific item by pressing the corresponding key (such as D for Details); you don't even need to press Alt this time...
... Once that menu has opened, you can activate any specific item by pressing the corresponding key (such as D for Details); you don't even need to press Alt this time...
The Windows Guest Account (01/01/2007)
... She can use the computer, but can't see anyone else's files or make any changes to your settings...
... She can use the computer, but can't see anyone else's files or make any changes to your settings...
How to enable bus mastering (DMA) support with Windows (12/29/2006)
... Click the Settings tab and mark the DMA checkbox in the Options section...
... Click the Settings tab and mark the DMA checkbox in the Options section...
DirectX 10 (12/19/2006)
... DirectX 10 requires a graphics card that has a specific set of features for maximum performance, so game developers can assume that those features will be present and don't have to weigh down their code with workarounds and other card-specific code...
... DirectX 10 requires a graphics card that has a specific set of features for maximum performance, so game developers can assume that those features will be present and don't have to weigh down their code with workarounds and other card-specific code...
List of Windows XP Services and Descriptions (12/12/2006)
... Provides DDNS name registration and automatic IPv6 connectivity over an IPv4 network...
... Provides DDNS name registration and automatic IPv6 connectivity over an IPv4 network...
How to Run your Own Program as a Service in Windows (12/11/2006)
... Instead, it should use Windows synchronization tools like Events, or at least it should "sleep" for periods of time in order not to consume any CPU power when it's idle...
... Instead, it should use Windows synchronization tools like Events, or at least it should "sleep" for periods of time in order not to consume any CPU power when it's idle...
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