December 2001

December 31, 2001 31 Dec'01
Deleting Win2k system DLLs

Procedure for deleted Win2k DLL files. Continue Reading
December 31, 2001 31 Dec'01
Change default ACL for Active Directory objects

It is possible to modify the default ACL that is created upon creation of a new Active Directory object. Here is the step-by-step process. Continue Reading
December 31, 2001 31 Dec'01
Script for remote synchronization of workstation's time with PDC

Here's a small batch file that allows the administrator to remotely synchronize a workstation's time with the PDC. Continue Reading

December 31, 2001 31 Dec'01
Installing Windows 98 from scratch

Manually install Windows 98 super-fast with this user-submitted method. Continue Reading
December 31, 2001 31 Dec'01
Remote restart of Win2k

did you know that you can restart a Win2k/XP box remotely right from MMC (Microsoft Management Console)? Continue Reading
December 31, 2001 31 Dec'01
Do you miss Backup and Restore?

If you want to or need to use the old DOS backup.exe and restore.exe, you still can. Continue Reading
December 31, 2001 31 Dec'01
Restoring a mailbox or any part of it

Avoid "doubles" when restoring a mailbox or part of a mailbox by using the redirection option in your backup program. Continue Reading
December 27, 2001 27 Dec'01
NT diagnostics remotely

This command will allow you to access NT Diagnostics on Servers remote to your workstation. Continue Reading
December 27, 2001 27 Dec'01
Back up expert fields sWM users' questions

Users tossed their toughest backup problems into Liam Scanlan's court. Were this backup expert's solutions slam dunks? Get into the game with this Q&A. Continue Reading
December 27, 2001 27 Dec'01
How do I get an expert in to talk about AD for a day without hiring some consultant?

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