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Tech Watch: The Windows 8 touch interface could change the way we work
The Windows 8 touch interface promises to change the way we work, but businesses need to adopt new hardware and apps need to be developed first. Feature
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Microsoft in 2012: the good, the bad and the no shows
It was a packed 2012 for Microsoft. Here are some of the more notable developments coming out of Redmond this past year. Feature
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Office 365 vs. Google Apps: What you get for the money
Microsoft and Google are in fierce competition with their online service products. Find out which one is worth your money. Feature
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IT managers discuss Windows Server 2008 plans
Results from a Purchasing Retention Survey show IT shops have no plans to migrate to Windows Server 2008. Also, IT shops discuss what new feature they are most interested for. IT Spotlight
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LogADmin 2.0
LogADmin 2.0 from NetPro Computing is a secure event log archiving, searching and analysis IT compliance tool for Windows. It's a way to meet security and compliance requirements -- without manual scripting. New Product Showcase
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FAQ: Active Directory
Got a question for Active Directory expert Laura E. Hunter? Check the Active Directory FAQ first to see if Laura may already have answered your question. FAQ
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FAQ: Terminal Services
Got a question for Terminal Services expert Christa Anderson? Check the Terminal Services FAQ first to see if Christa may already have answered your question. FAQ
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FAQ: Group Policy
Got a question for Group Policy expert Jeremy Moskowitz? Check the Group Policy FAQ first to see if Jeremy may already have answered your question. FAQ
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FAQ: Ask the Expert
Looking for expert advice? Before you pose your question to our panel of Windows experts, take a moment to see if your question may already have been answered. Visit the FAQ. FAQ
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Securing client operating systems
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Windows 8 features: The good, the bad and the ugly
With the release of Windows 8 comes a raft of new features and considerations. Find out the good, the bad and the ugly. News | 15 Nov 2012
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Microsoft makes a huge pitch to its partners, boasts of 'epic' year
Windows news made big headlines this week, but the most significant story had to do with downsizing. News | 12 Jul 2012
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Windows admins get surprise Skype update in WSUS, more Microsoft licensing hikes
Windows admins aren’t happy about the surprise Skype update in WSUS, new RemoteFX requirements or Microsoft’s latest licensing changes – and had plenty to say about it this week. News | 28 Jun 2012
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How Hyper-V, Surface and Windows Phone impact Microsoft's relationships
With a bevy of announcements this week, Microsoft asserted its position in the market – but at what cost to partners and customers? News | 21 Jun 2012
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Windows words of the week: TechEd 2012 edition
The chatter at Microsoft's annual technical event came from all angles. Here are some of the gems from onstage, in the crowd and online. News | 13 Jun 2012
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Windows words of the week: Crying and chess
With a number of Windows announcements to chew on, industry experts' mouths were full of strong statements. Here are some of our favorites. News | 06 Jun 2012
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Microsoft updates its government pitch with new Office 365 version
Federal IT just got another reason to consider cloud services as Microsoft delivered Office 365 for Government. But is it compelling enough to migrate? News | 31 May 2012
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Windows words of the week: Joystick and bummer
Think a change will do you good? Tell that to an IT pro who's just completed an upgrade. This week, Microsoft watchers had much to say about what's to come. News | 30 May 2012
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Windows words of the week: Speedy and cheesy
This week's candid quotes say a lot about the past, present and future of Windows, and what each will cost you. News | 23 May 2012
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Windows words of the week: Tired and retired
Windows is dead. Long live Windows! This week, industry experts grappled with the future of Microsoft's venerable operating system, one quote at a time. News | 16 May 2012
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Windows 8 Enterprise has notable features not in Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Enterprise has features absent in the Windows 8 Professional edition, including Windows To Go and DirectAccess. Tip
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Preparing for Windows workstation security breaches
Remember that your users’ Windows workstations are just as vulnerable to security breaches as the rest of your system. Here’s how to prepare for the worst. Tip
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Weighing MBSA against paid vulnerability scanners
If you’re only looking for the vulnerabilities Microsoft deems most important, then MBSA is your tool. If you need more, you’re better off assessing other commercial vulnerability scanners. Tip
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Should Windows users have full administrative rights?
Giving Windows users full administrator privileges can help reduce your workload, but it also leaves your environment vulnerable. Tip
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Securing an administrator's computer
Limiting administrators' access to a single workstation can greatly improve overall security. Tip
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AD part of big shift for Windows Server
Microsoft's directory service will be the focus of a next-generation server operating system that will have security policies at its core, says MS senior vice president Bob Muglia. Tip
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ITKE members discuss Active Directory problems and challenges
ITKE members discuss Active Directory problems and challenges. Tip
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Checklist: Preparing to deploy Active Directory
Brien M. Posey, MVP and technology consultant, provides this preparation checklist to help you plan for a trouble-free Active Directory deployment. Tip
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Quick! Which specific SQL Server user is logged into which database?
Sysprocesses -- one of the tables in SQL Server's master database can be used to track which SQL Server users are currently logged in and which database(s) they are accessing. Tip
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What's new in SQL Server 2005
A look at manageability and business analytics in SQL Server 2005. Tip
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Where Windows managers should spend their upgrade money
Ready to invest in a system upgrade, but unsure where to start? Our expert offers ideas on where your funds will be best allocated. Answer
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Changing a user's display setting
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Task scheduler not executing jobs
The task scheduler starts the job, and shows an end time, but does not execute the job (bginfo.exe). Ask the Expert
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How can I give users rights to configure and setup printers using a GPO?
How can I give users rights to configure and setup printers using a GPO? Ask the Expert
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Copying an existing policy to a new container so it can be edited
Copying an existing policy to a new container so it can be edited Ask the Expert
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How do I design two Active Directory domains in a client network?
I am designing two Active Directory domains in my client network. The domains are Domain A and Domain B. Can you please provide a step-by-step guide for designing two domains with DNS and Active Directory? Ask the Expert
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How can I modify the path of all my users' home directory within AD using a vbs logon script?
We are migrating our old file server to a new file server. How can I modify the path of all my users' home directory within Active Directory using a vbs logon script? Our DC is Windows Server 2000. Ask the Expert
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Accessing the mapped drive with a Win2003 server
How can a Windows 2000 service access the mapped drive? I need to read a file located there. Ask the Expert
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Running MS Word in an RDC session on a Win2003 server as a user
A user can run MS Word in an RDC session on a Windows 2003 Server (set up in Remote administrator mode) only as an administrator, and not as a user. How can he run it as a user? Ask the Expert
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Allowing users permission to print
I have a particular printer connected to a user's printer in the U.K. (I am in Canada with the terminal server.) In the U.K., they have a workgroup that has no way of connecting to our domain. The only connection is the terminal server. This user's p... Ask the Expert
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live USB (operating system on a stick)
Windows To Go is a feature of Windows 8 Enterprise edition that allows administrators to put a full blown copy of Windows 8 on an external USB 3.0 storage device. Definition
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Windows To Go
Windows To Go is a feature of the Windows 8 Enterprise operating system that allows it to be copied to a portable USB storage device. Microsoft promotes the feature as a useful tool for mobile employees and disaster recovery. Definition
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registry key
In the Windows 98, CE, NT, and 2000 operating systems, a registry key is an organizational unit in the Windows registry. To a lay person, a registry key looks just like any other Windows folder. Definition
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CNAME
A CNAME specifies an alias or nickname for a canonical name record in a domain name system (DNS) database. (Continued...) Definition
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Open Document Format (ODF)
The Open Document Format (ODF) is an XML-based open source file format for saving and exchanging text, spreadsheets, charts, and presentations... Definition
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fatal exception
In a computer error message, a fatal exception indicates an exceptional situation requiring that the program responsible for the situation be closed. Definition
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Microsoft
Microsoft is the world's leading producer of computer software. Definition
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snap-in
Snap-in, in general, refers to an object that can be attached to another object and that will then function as part of the whole. Definition
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enhancement
In an information technology product, an enhancement is a noteworthy improvement to the product as part of a new version of it. Definition
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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is an interconnection system between a microprocessor and attached devices in which expansion slots are spaced closely for high speed operation. Definition
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Windows Week in Review transcript: January 25, 2008
As Vista gains momentum in the market, rumors of Microsoft's next desktop OS surface. Learn about Windows 7, plus the new tool Microsoft unveiled this week at Lotusphere 2008. Podcast transcript
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Tech Watch: The Windows 8 touch interface could change the way we work
The Windows 8 touch interface promises to change the way we work, but businesses need to adopt new hardware and apps need to be developed first. Feature
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Windows 8 Enterprise has notable features not in Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Enterprise has features absent in the Windows 8 Professional edition, including Windows To Go and DirectAccess. Tip
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Microsoft in 2012: the good, the bad and the no shows
It was a packed 2012 for Microsoft. Here are some of the more notable developments coming out of Redmond this past year. Feature
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Windows 8 features: The good, the bad and the ugly
With the release of Windows 8 comes a raft of new features and considerations. Find out the good, the bad and the ugly. News
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live USB (operating system on a stick)
Windows To Go is a feature of Windows 8 Enterprise edition that allows administrators to put a full blown copy of Windows 8 on an external USB 3.0 storage device. Definition
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Windows To Go
Windows To Go is a feature of the Windows 8 Enterprise operating system that allows it to be copied to a portable USB storage device. Microsoft promotes the feature as a useful tool for mobile employees and disaster recovery. Definition
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registry key
In the Windows 98, CE, NT, and 2000 operating systems, a registry key is an organizational unit in the Windows registry. To a lay person, a registry key looks just like any other Windows folder. Definition
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Microsoft makes a huge pitch to its partners, boasts of 'epic' year
Windows news made big headlines this week, but the most significant story had to do with downsizing. News
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Windows admins get surprise Skype update in WSUS, more Microsoft licensing hikes
Windows admins aren’t happy about the surprise Skype update in WSUS, new RemoteFX requirements or Microsoft’s latest licensing changes – and had plenty to say about it this week. News
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How Hyper-V, Surface and Windows Phone impact Microsoft's relationships
With a bevy of announcements this week, Microsoft asserted its position in the market – but at what cost to partners and customers? News
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