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Error messages after XP SP2 install
Your computer repeatedly restarts with a Stop error, and the culprit could be a third-party advertising program. This tip can help.
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Legacy programs clash with SP2
Data Execution Prevention technology used in Windows XP Service Pack 2 can prevent legitimate programs from installing or running correctly. But there's a workaround.
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Shadow copies influence servers
Shadow copies can save you time, but is there a cost in terms of server performance? There can be. Here is some advice on how you can monitor your server.
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11 utilities take command
Just in time for the holidays: a treasure trove of unique command-line tools for Windows NT/2000.
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FAQ: Enterprise Windows Computing
The SearchWin2000.com staff has compiled this list of the most frequently asked questions for each Ask the Expert category.
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Improving partition views
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New tools, APIs spell update
A little research and thinking convinces me that for both the MCAD and the MCSD credentials, changes are in the offing some time next year. Read why here.
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You can 'trust' Trust-no-exe
This freeware executable file filter for 32-bit programs blocks running applications from removable or network drives.
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How and when to restrict parallelism
Parallelism helps speed up SQL Server query results, unless SQL Server attempts to optimize the query for parallel execution first. Learn how and when to restrict parallelism here.
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Control your computer remotely
Control your computer remotely with a Pocket PC
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Freeware opens doors for mapping tasks
If you wish the SUBST command offered more functionality, then you need to check out NTSubst, a freeware replacement that expands on SUBST's role and offers several new features.
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Looking for updated SMS 2003 articles?
Here's a list of Microsoft Knowledge Base articles that are specifically related to Microsoft's Systems Management Server 2003.
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Data destruction requirements
Do you work in an environment that contains sensitive data? What do you do with your server drives when they are being evergreened out?
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Advantages of SQLXML 3.0 SP3
SQLXML 3.0 SP3 allows SQL Server to work transparently with XML data. This tip explains how this add-on works and describes five features to help you handle XML in SQL Server.
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XP SP2 hits the e-learning circuit - and it's free!
Curious about Microsoft's e-learning offerings? Ed Tittel examines two recent additions.
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New fix for Internet Explorer problems
Manual fixes for Internet Explorer problems are well known. But now a change in Windows XP Service Pack 2's version of IE lets you fix the common culprits all at once.
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Troubleshooting blocking
A look at some ways to identify blocking issues.
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Locked files line up for changes
Use MoveFileEx, which lets a program queue up changes to locked files at the next reboot, or try the freeware command-line tool, PendMoves.
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Performance impacts of joining Unicode and non-Unicode data
Unicode may help you address internationalization issues -- but join it with conventional-text data and you'll have performance problems instead. Get troubleshooting help here.
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Fine-tune Exchange; storage issues
Performance problems relating to storage issues needn't plague your Exchange Server. Here are some suggestions on how to adjust your configuration.
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Get ahead of the cloud skills gap
There may be a growing shortage of IT pros with cloud skills, but you can take action now and become a valuable asset with the right skills.
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Simple steps to prioritize the IT tasks at hand
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait.
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Five things about creating Exchange 2013 site mailboxes
Exchange 2013 site mailboxes tie SharePoint and Exchange 2013 together. Setup can be tricky, but understanding these five aspects can help.
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How to get users on your side when working in IT
IT pros can get a bad rap from stereotypes (we mean you, Nick Burns), but there are steps you can take when working in IT to get users on your side.