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Freeware tackles Explorer weakness: mass renaming of files
The mass renaming of files cannot be done easily through Windows Explorer or the Windows command shell. But a freeware program named Ant Renamer passes the test with flying colors. Tip
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Lock Windows 2000 Server down in nine different ways
Don't take your older servers for granted. The older and more forgotten they become, the bigger the security risk. Make sure these servers are secure with these nine tips from Windows hardening expert Jonathan Hassell. Tip
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Sync offline files/folders in Win Server 2003, XP Pro LAN
An admin is having trouble syncing offline files in Windows Server 2003 and his XP Pro client LAN. He cannot select laptop users who need to sync offline files/folders. Ask the Expert
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Tricks to help Windows administrators manage user storage requirements
Windows administrators are always trying to keep their users from running out of storage. This compilation of tips and workarounds will help administrators do that. . Article
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Getting more FRS debug help from FRSDiag
Expert Gary Olsen explores some powerful features of FRSDiag that can be used to troubleshoot your Active Directory network. Tip
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Ensure data is available for Remote Storage Services
Remote Storage Services will move files automatically as you've instructed it to, but you need to make sure the data is available. This tip explains how. Tip
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Create virtual drives via SUBST.EXE tool
The SUBST.EXE tool can help you create virtual drives by associating a path with a drive letter. Here's a script that shows you how. Tip
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Outlook keeps trying to install updates, then fails
An admin who was running Office 2000 in Win XP SP2 upgraded only Outlook to Outlook 2002. Now whenever Outlook is opened it tries to install an update, and then fails. Ask the Expert
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Scripting School: Taking inventory of drives
Save your script output to a file, and then use it to take inventory of the drives in use or to help administrators keep track of a heavily-used volume. For more details, read Christa's latest column on scripting. Article
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Repairing damaged WMI
If the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) component becomes damaged, Microsoft recommends re-installing Windows. Here's a technique you might want to try first. Tip