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Make a bootable Windows XP CD slipstreamed with SP2 and hotfixes

2008-02-11T06:56:22.438+07:00

Applying a service pack after every reinstallation of Windows XP is a schlep and a waste of time, especially in a business environment. That's why it's a good idea to have a copy of XP with the latest service pack already integrated into it--a process known as slipstreaming. But that's not nearly the end of the story. What about adding all the subsequent hotfixes/updates Microsoft has released

Windows XP is a hidden gem

2008-02-10T16:34:01.367+07:00

The Send To feature in Windows XP is a hidden gem that I want to share with you. I don't think a day goes by that I do not take advantage of this feature. Click Start Run and type sendto in the textbox. The sendto folder opens up and allows you to enter shortcuts to folders that you find desirable. For example, you could enter a shortcut to your music, pictures, a network share, etc. Once you

To simplify access to the tools in Windows XP’s Control Panel

2008-02-10T16:29:11.789+07:00

To simplify access to the tools in Windows XP’s Control Panel, Microsoft created the Category View, in which the Control Panel’s tools are organized into categories. If you’re an old-school Windows user, you can still switch back to the Classic View, in which all of the Control Panel’s tools are available. If you admire the simplicity of the Category View but prefer the Classic View, you may want

Configure Windows Vista to log you on to a Standard User Account

2008-02-09T09:02:37.011+07:00

Here is a simple tip to automatically login a user. Click on the Start orb and type netplwiz (Advanced User Accounts Control Panel) in the Instant Search Field. On the Users tab, uncheck the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. Click the Apply Button and the Automatically Log On button appears for you to enter the User name and password information. After entering

Window Vista has a nifty utility that gives you the ability to magnify portions of your screen

2008-02-09T08:59:30.882+07:00

Do you often work in high resolutions? Do you feel the need to magnify portions of your screen to help you see better? Window Vista has a nifty utility that gives you the ability to magnify portions of your screen. Click Start and in the Instant Search field, type magnifier. You can change the scale factor, dock position and tracking options.

Do you want to add another level of security to your login if you are in a workgroup?

2008-02-08T10:52:18.252+07:00

Do you want to add another level of security to your login if you are in a workgroup? Every wonder why domain users have to use the CTRL + ALT + DELETE? By having to physically perform a CTRL + ALT + DELETE you make sure a trojan/backdoor program doesn’t spoof you. It is just another layer of security if you are interested. Click and type netplwiz (Advanced User Accounts Control Panel) in the

How to use the Copy as Path command as a replacement for the old drag and drop operation

2008-02-07T13:19:53.865+07:00

If you’re like most IT folks, you use the command line to perform all kinds of tasks. However, there is one drawback to working from the command line that is exacerbated by long folder names — changing from one folder, or directory, to another using the CD (Change Directory) command. Not only is typing long folder names on the command line a lot of extra work, but one typo and you’ll find

Did you know that a command line utility exists to deal with issues of activation and licensing in Windows Vista?

2008-02-07T09:27:02.567+07:00

Did you know that a command line utility exists to deal with issues of activation and licensing in Windows Vista? The command line utility is called the Windows Software Licensing Management Tool. In order to access the tool, click Start and type cmd in the Instant Search bar. If you are not running as an administrator, right-click on the cmd.exe and choose Run as Administrator. Next

Expand the notification area’s calendar in Windows XP with DateInTray

2008-02-07T08:48:59.991+07:00

For many Windows XP users, the notification area’s calendar is the most used area for date information on the system. If you hover your mouse pointer over the time, the date appears; if you need more information, you can simply double-click the time display to bring up the Date And Time Properties dialog box. While this is a good system, a handy freeware utility from CrispyBytes Development

Install and configure Windows xp Server 2008 core in this new operating system?

2008-02-05T08:05:57.252+07:00

With the imminent launch of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 coming on February 27, 2008, I want to show you a feature I am fond of in this new operating system. With Windows Server 2008, you have the option of performing a Windows Server Core installation, which provides you with the minimum set of tools to run Windows. You are provided with a kernel and a command line to manage the server. It is

Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista

2008-02-06T08:57:21.451+07:00

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

If you regularly use Remote Desktop Connection to manage other Windows XP Pro systems

2008-02-06T09:00:34.085+07:00

If you regularly use Remote Desktop Connection to manage other Windows XP Pro systems, chances are that you’ve been working with a remote system in a window. If so, you’ve likely used [Windows] or [Alt][Tab] with the intention of controlling the remote system and then remembered that those keys control the local system. This happens because the Keyboard setting on the Local Resources tab of the

MCAs say about the Microsoft Certified Architect Program?

2008-02-04T00:00:00.129+07:00

Richard Godfrey is one of the selected few that have earned the Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification, the newest, most robust Microsoft certification offered. Click here for an in-depth description of the MCA program. Richard is presently the CEO of www.iprinciples.com, which specializes in the design and delivery of high quality Rich Internet Applications (such as 3D book and

Here’s an overview of the MCA Program. Ready to become a legend?

2008-02-03T09:04:57.477+07:00

The Microsoft Certified Architect Program The MCA certification raises the bar to an entirely new level for Microsoft who has in the past been accused of facilitating paper-certified “engineers” with the MCSE program. With its steep costs ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 (depending on which architect program you’re seeking) to its rigorous on-campus boards where you defend a real-world

how to take advantage of a free command-line FTP utility that comes packaged with Windows Vista

2008-02-02T08:49:04.776+07:00

Now that I am on my command-line kick these days, I wanted to show you how to take advantage of a free command-line FTP utility that comes packaged with Windows Vista. Why pay money for some software when you can take advantage of software you already paid for. There is no glamor and glitz or eye candy here-just straight-up hard knocks command line. This blog post is also available as a

In Windows xp Vista, you can create dump files

2008-02-01T19:48:27.803+07:00

Here is a nice feature that I found when poking around Windows xp Vista. In Windows xp Vista, you can create dump files that are stored in the Temp directory. Dump files are really useful when you need to troubleshoot BSOD, application crashes, freezing, and any problem a Windows box maybe exhibiting. Here are the steps to create a dump file in Windows xp Vista. Open Task Manager.Right-click

Microsoft’s manifest destiny to include the kitchen sink in window xp service pack

2008-01-31T13:01:07.076+07:00

I've been playing around with Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition on my Compaq laptop, which works quite well now that I have drivers for the 802.11 wireless card. Today I noticed that Vista, well the Ultimate Edition at least, comes with an image snipping program. It is located in the accessories area of the start menu. I'll say one thing for Microsoft, they haven't found an

Adding new toolbars to your start menu in window xp service pack 1 2 3

2008-01-30T11:51:42.000+07:00

Here is a shortcut I use to keep all of my favorites accessible from my Start menu. I recommend you take advantage of adding new toolbars to your start menu in window xp. It is very simple and easy to do. Let’s begin. Right-click on your desktop and choose Toolbars | New Toolbar . . . (Figure A). Figure A. Next, choose the folder that you want to appear in your Start menu (Figure B.) Figure B.

Take advantage of password protecting your screen saver in windows xp service pack

2008-01-30T18:11:11.371+07:00

If you work in an office setting where prying eyes would love to see the information on your screen, you might want to take advantage of password protecting your screen saver. To perform these steps do the following: Right-click on the Desktop of Windows Vista and choose Personalize (Figure A). Figure A. Next, choose Screen Saver (Figure B). Figure B. On the Screen Saver Settings page,

How to Keep the activation status intact when reinstalling window xp service pack

2008-01-29T20:05:08.705+07:00

Have you ever wanted to reformat the hard disk and reinstall Windows XP service pack on a system but you didn't want to mess around with Microsoft's Product Activation after the reinstall? Fortunately, you don't have to. As long as you aren't making any hardware alterations, you can back up the activation status files before you reformat the hard drive and then restore them after you reinstall

How to create a safe mode option to the boot menu in windows xp

2008-01-28T23:50:39.708+07:00

Follow these steps to create a Safe Mode option to the Boot menu. When you're experiencing a problem with Windows XP, you may need to boot the system into Safe Mode more than once. However, doing so can be a tiresome process. When the Boot menu appears, you must press [F8], and then you must select Safe Mode from yet another menu. Wouldn't it be nice if Safe Mode were available from the Boot

When i need uncover windows xp’s built-in image resizing utility

2008-01-28T11:55:05.649+07:00

If you’ve ever had to resize a group of digital picture files, you’ve likely launched your image editing program and then resized each image individually — this is an extremely time-consuming task. Windows XP has a built-in image resizing utility buried inside the Send Pictures Via E-Mail dialog box that can quickly and easily resize a large group of digital picture files at once. Follow these

Tip for redirect the command prompt to a folder of your choosing

2008-01-28T00:30:20.495+07:00

As you probably know, when you open a Command Prompt, from the Start menu or by typing CMD in the Run dialog box, the Command Prompt window will always open in the C:\Documents and Settings\{yourname} folder. (Where {yourname} is the name of your user account.) The reason for this is that by default Windows XP is programmed to start the Command Prompt in the folder designated by the %HOMEDRIVE%%

Using the recovery console for restore window xp registry

2008-01-26T23:49:14.641+07:00

Your current registry may be missing or corrupted if you have an error similar to the one below. It may be due to an unscheduled shutdown/reboot and/or damaged hard-drive. Errors may look like: Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEMWindows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\

Windows XP service pack System Restore tool

2008-01-26T13:13:25.505+07:00

Windows XP's System Restore lets you restore your computer to a previous time if a problem occurs. To accomplish this feat, System Restore continuously monitors your system looking for significant changes to the operating system, such as an application or driver installation procedure, automatically creating a restore point when it detects an impending change. System Restore will also create

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