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Latest Tips

421) Moving the system hard drive to another computer
Date - Jun 09, 2009
Rating - 4
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Misc
How to move the system hard drive of a computer running Windows Vista to a new computer without generating a Stop message.
422) Manually Deleting a Network Bridge
Date - Jun 03, 2009
Rating - 4.7
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Network
Getting around the error message when deleting in the Network Connections window.
423) Fixing Accidental Enabling of 802.1X for a Network
Date - Jun 03, 2009
Rating - 5
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Network and Security
Addressing the "Click here to select a certificate or other credentials for connection to the network" message.
424) Remove/Disable Cached 802.1X/PEAP Login Information (in Vista)
Date - Jun 02, 2009
Rating - 3
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Security
Stop Vista from saving the username and password used for authenication.
425) Remove Cached 802.1X/PEAP Login Information (in XP)
Date - May 28, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Security
Delete the username and password stored for authenication.
426) Enabling 802.1X/PEAP for Wired Networks (in Vista)
Date - May 28, 2009
Rating - 1
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Networking
Make the Authenication tab visible on the network properties dialog.
427) Performing a Complete PC Backup from the command line
Date - May 21, 2009
Rating - 4.7
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Administration
Here's how you can perform a Complete PC Backup in Vista from the command line.
428) When to use GPT disks
Date - May 21, 2009
Rating - 4
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Misc
When you should choose GPT disks over MBR.
429) Offline file is not available
Date - May 21, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Troubleshooting
What to do if a file or folder marked for offline use cannot be seen.
430) Duplicate knownfolders
Date - May 13, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Troubleshooting
What to do if you see duplicate folders in your user profile.
431) Windows cannot find the local profile
Date - May 13, 2009
Rating - 1.9
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - TroubleShooting
What to try if you see "Windows cannot find the local profile and is logging you on with a temporary profile."
432) Group Policy Offers New Functionality in Windows Server 2008
Date - May 12, 2009
Rating - 2
Author - Nirmal Sharma
Section - Active Directory
This article explains the improvements to the Group Policy in Windows Server 2008.
433) Domain Controller Options Not Supported By RODC
Date - May 07, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Nirmal Sharma
Section - Active Directory
This article explains the DC Options which are not supported by a RODC.
434) DS Auditing in Windows Server 2008
Date - May 06, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Nirmal Sharma
Section - Active Directory
This article explains the new functionality offered by auditing in Windows Server 2008.
435) Fine Grained Password Policies Facts
Date - May 06, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Nirmal Sharma
Section - Active Directory
This article lists some facts about the FGPP.
436) Windows cannot load the profile
Date - Apr 29, 2009
Rating - 2
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - TroubleShooting
What to try if you see "Windows cannot load the profile and is logging you on with a temporary profile."
437) BCD: Boot Configuration Database Notes
Date - Apr 29, 2009
Rating - 4.5
Author - Nirmal Sharma
Section - Deployment
This article explains the new feature added to the Windows Boot process in Windows Server 2008.
438) Windows Server Backup and New Features In Windows Server 2008
Date - Apr 28, 2009
Rating - 4
Author - Nirmal Sharma
Section - Admin
This article list of new features added to the Windows Server Backup tool in Windows Server 2008.
439) Multiple PSOs To One User?
Date - Apr 23, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Nirmal Sharma
Section - Active Directory
This article explains the conflict which arise when multiple PSOs are applied to a user.
440) Troubleshooting Group Policy
Date - Apr 22, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Troubleshooting
Here's a three-step approach to troubleshooting Group Policy issues in Windows Vista and later.
441) Using GPLogView
Date - Apr 22, 2009
Rating - 5
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Troubleshooting
Some tips on using the GPLogView.exe command-line tool for troubleshooting Group Policy issues.
442) Troubleshooting Folder Redirection
Date - Apr 21, 2009
Rating - 2
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - TroubleShooting
How to enable diagnostic debugging for Folder Redirection.
443) Creating a default network profile
Date - Apr 15, 2009
Rating - 4.7
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Deployment
How to create a default network profile in Vista.
444) Copying User Profiles
Date - Apr 14, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Administration
How to copy user profile folders in Vista and later.
445) Deleting User Profiles
Date - Apr 09, 2009
Rating - 4.5
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Administration
How to properly (and improperly) delete a user profile.
446) Preventing Wireless Connection to Certain Networks in Vista/Server 2008
Date - Apr 08, 2009
Rating - 5
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Networking
Windows Vista and Server 2008 include Netsh Commands specifically for WLANs, which let you block access to specified wireless networks.
447) Free Network Analyzers/Sniffers for Windows
Date - Apr 08, 2009
Rating - 4
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Utilities
Several tools to see a network's raw packets for troubleshooting or security audits.
448) Importing/Exporting Wireless Profiles in Vista/Server 2008
Date - Apr 07, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Networking
Windows Vista and Server 2008 include Netsh Commands specifically for WLANs, which let you import and export wireless network profiles.
449) Free Online Network Security Auditors/Scanners
Date - Apr 01, 2009
Rating - Not Rated
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Utilities
Several free online tools to test your network's integrity.
450) Getting XP Computers to Appear on Network Map
Date - Apr 01, 2009
Rating - 4
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Troubleshooting
Installing LLTD protocol on XP, so PC will appear on Vista's Network Map

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