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Five Quick Links: Windows Server troubleshooting
Check out these quick-hit links for debugging Windows Server crashes and hangs, with details on the best (free) recovery tools for administrators. Five Quick Links
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Troubleshooting tops Windows admins' most tedious tasks
Survey results show that resolving server and network issues takes up more of a Windows administrator's time than anything else. News | 16 Oct 2009
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Microsoft demos hosted service to troubleshoot Windows
At MMS 2008, Microsoft demonstrated a database service that will one day help IT shops compare system performance. Article | 30 Apr 2008
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Fast Guide: Troubleshooting SCSI
This series of tips takes a look at troubleshooting SCSI. The tips cover connectivity problems, SCSI terminators, IDs and cabling -- the four major trouble spots for SCSI. Article | 22 Feb 2006
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Learning Guide: OS Troubleshooting
Frustrated with Windows and its multitude of quirks? We hear you! Here are tips and expert advice to help you increase the overall stability of your Windows operating systems. Article | 28 Jun 2005
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Where do objects come from?
In the second article in our continuing series on scripting, noted scripting expert Christa Anderson covers some advanced scripting concepts and offers several tips that will help you debug your scripts. Article | 29 Apr 2005
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Microsoft disk defragmenter needs broader horizons
If you want your network defragmented, Windows' Disk Defragmenter is not going to help you. Here are details on the tool's limitations and why you should replace it. Article | 05 Apr 2005
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Step-by-step guide: Remote Desktop Gateway configuration
The Remote Desktop Gateway role service extends the reach of Remote Desktop Services. Here's how to set it up, step by step. Tip
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What to do when DNS records disappear
When working with DNS records in Active Directory, a small mistake can quickly become a big problem. Follow these steps to speed your recovery. Tip
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Windows Server 8's patch management upgrades may be too good to be true
Microsoft promises high IT service uptime in Windows Server 8 thanks to patch management upgrades – but what will that really translate into? Tip
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Event Tracing for Windows: A fresh look at an old tool
Though over a decade old, the Event Tracing for Windows utility might be the best troubleshooting tool that many admins have never heard of. Tip
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Top three Windows server crashes (and how to avoid them)
Why wait until a server crashes to start the troubleshooting process? Admins can squash potential outages ahead of time by zeroing on the most likely culprits. Tip
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Sysinternals Autoruns utility beefs up software debugging
Already popular among Windows admins, the Autoruns utility has been tweaked to further improve the process of troubleshooting software issues on slow or unresponsive systems. Tip
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Free Windows server utility brings blue screens back to life
Blue screen of death? Bad. Free tools? Good. Learn how one freeware utility can help Windows admins resolve system crashes in a hurry. Tip
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Troubleshooting Windows application crashes or hangs
A hanging or failed application can be one of the most challenging problems for admins to resolve. Fortunately, several free tools and techniques can be used to help sort things out. Tip
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Troubleshooting poor Windows logon performance in Active Directory environments
Battling slow client logon times is a common (and frustrating) problem for Windows admins. Find the steps to quickly diagnose and resolve these issues when they crop up. Tip
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Immediate steps for Windows disaster recovery
In an unpredictable world, disaster recovery planning isn't always enough. These guidelines can help Windows admins ensure business continuity when the worst happens. Tip
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How to recover a DNS database from registry/MMC
A Windows administrator needs to recover a DNS database from the registry in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC). Our server management expert explains how. Ask the Expert
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How to disable the Open File Security Warning dialog box
Our server management expert reveals two ways that admins can disable the Open File Security Warning dialog box. Ask the Expert
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How can I boot to a floppy and receive a command prompt without being directed to the system drive?
Our systems management expert suggests tools and tactics administrators can use to boot into a command prompt without being directed to the system drive. Ask the Expert
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How FAT and NFTS differ
Learn how FAT and NFTS differ and uncover how these systems could have potential forensic implications on data recovery. Ask the Expert
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How to run a batch file at system shutdown
Learn two ways admins can run a batch file at system shutdown in this desktop management Ask the Expert Q&A. Ask the Expert
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How can I restore a disabled Administrator account?
Accidentally disabling the Administrator account on your PC will keep you from changing your settings. But restoring a disable Administrator account is easy. Ask the Expert
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Does running forestprep and domain prep twice hurt?
An admin upgrading Active Directory from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 doesn't know if the previous admin has run adprep/forestprep and adprep/domainprep. He wants to know if it's okay to run forestprep and domainprep a second time. Ask the Expert
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Moving workgroup to Windows Server 2003
This site member is upgrading a Web server to Windows Server 2003, and wants to know how to go about moving a workgroup of users (and their passwords) to the new server. Ask the Expert
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Checking for errors after domain rename in Windows 2003 forest
An admin who performed a domain rename in a Windows 2003 forest is getting the mesage that the gpfixup command completed with some errors. He wants to know where to look for the errors. Ask the Expert
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Add domain group to local admins group on XP workstations at one time
I have a domain group that needs to be added to the local administrators group on all our WinXP workstations. How can I accomplish this all at one time, instead of connecting to computer management on all these workstations one at a time? Ask the Expert
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mscorsvw.exe
Mscorsvw.exe is a process that is used to precompile Microsoft .NET framework assemblies in the background. Definition
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TCPView
TCPView is a Windows network monitoring utility that shows a graphical representation of all currently active TCP and UDP endpoints on a system. Definition
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DNS troubleshooting best practices
There are several methods to troubleshooting DNS in Windows. In this screencast, Directory Services MVP Gary Olsen demonstrates a few different techniques. Video
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mscorsvw.exe
Mscorsvw.exe is a process that is used to precompile Microsoft .NET framework assemblies in the background. Definition
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Step-by-step guide: Remote Desktop Gateway configuration
The Remote Desktop Gateway role service extends the reach of Remote Desktop Services. Here's how to set it up, step by step. Tip
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TCPView
TCPView is a Windows network monitoring utility that shows a graphical representation of all currently active TCP and UDP endpoints on a system. Definition
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What to do when DNS records disappear
When working with DNS records in Active Directory, a small mistake can quickly become a big problem. Follow these steps to speed your recovery. Tip
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Windows Server 8's patch management upgrades may be too good to be true
Microsoft promises high IT service uptime in Windows Server 8 thanks to patch management upgrades – but what will that really translate into? Tip
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Five Quick Links: Windows Server troubleshooting
Check out these quick-hit links for debugging Windows Server crashes and hangs, with details on the best (free) recovery tools for administrators. Five Quick Links
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Event Tracing for Windows: A fresh look at an old tool
Though over a decade old, the Event Tracing for Windows utility might be the best troubleshooting tool that many admins have never heard of. Tip
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Top three Windows server crashes (and how to avoid them)
Why wait until a server crashes to start the troubleshooting process? Admins can squash potential outages ahead of time by zeroing on the most likely culprits. Tip
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Sysinternals Autoruns utility beefs up software debugging
Already popular among Windows admins, the Autoruns utility has been tweaked to further improve the process of troubleshooting software issues on slow or unresponsive systems. Tip
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Free Windows server utility brings blue screens back to life
Blue screen of death? Bad. Free tools? Good. Learn how one freeware utility can help Windows admins resolve system crashes in a hurry. Tip
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About Microsoft Systems and Network Troubleshooting
Windows systems and network administration is more than just maintaining the status quo. When problems arise, administrators have to know what the issue is and how to solve it quickly and efficiently. This Microsoft systems and network troubleshooting topic list provides tips, hints and expert advice administrators need to keep their Windows enterprise running as smoothly as possible. Whether you need help diagnosing a problem or a simple workaround for a common issue, we've got the answers and support all Windows administrators require. You'll also find details on the best troubleshooting tools and freeware for Windows environments designed to troubleshoot a variety of systems and network issues.
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