Admin Tips

Last Updated on 1 Dec. 2009, Total: 233 Knowledge Base Tips

10 Booting
31 Customization
5 Drivers
4 IE and Explorer
45 Miscellaneous
49 Network
35 Security
29 TroubleShooting
25 Utilities
  1. Remove Unused Drivers and Devices

    If you remove a piece of hardware, particularly USB devices that may be frequently swapped out, without first Uninstalling it in Device Manager, the drivers remain behind, but the device no longer shows up in Device Manager by default... Read More

  2. Using Users to Test Patches

    You can use your own users to test patches for client OSes and applications, if you do it the right way... Read More

  3. Reliable File and Folder Sharing in Windows XP

    Explains how to share files and folders in Windows XP over a network. It was written specifically because users in our college network had unpredictable results in sharing files over LAN on Windows XP... Read More

  4. Understand the significance of administrative distance and metrics when working with routers

    When it comes to routing protocols and routes, administrative distance and metrics are two important factors. What exactly do these numbers mean? David Davis introduces you to these two factors and explains why administrators working with Cisco routers need to understand their significance... Read More

  5. Group Policy and Laptops

    Common misconception concerning laptops and Group Policy... Read More

  6. Troubleshoot With Network Diagnostics

    Windows XP includes a handy tool called Network Diagnostics which can be used to gather a variety of information which can be helpful for troubleshooting... Read More

  7. Using the Windows Firewall without a router in Windows XP SP2

    The Windows Firewall does a great job for it's purpose for protecting inbound traffic to protect you from unsolited traffic from the Internet. By now, everyone has probably installed Service Pack 2 (SP2) or is slowing getting it installed on their machines. The important thing to note with the Windows Firewall is that is set for all network connections by... Read More

  8. Use Shortcuts To Navigate Explorer Folders

    Windows Explorer is a fairly functional tool for browsing files and folders and finding what you are looking for. But, depending on how large and how organized your hard drive is, it may take some time to sift through to the folder you really want. Using command line parameters, you can create desktop shortcuts that take you quickly to your... Read More

  9. Windows XP Home and Professional Service Configurations

  10. Prevent Ordinary Users From Installing Devices

    Enhance security by preventing ordinary users from being able to install devices... Read More

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