June 2006
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June 30, 2006
30
Jun'06
Our new name is SearchWinComputing
SearchWinSystems changes its name to SearchWinComputing.com. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2006
30
Jun'06
Windows Management Guides for Systems Administrators
These learning guides will help Windows systems admininstrators master systems management, hardware management, storage management and server management issues. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2006
29
Jun'06
Intel's dual-core line may fuel comeback
Intel executive says new dual-core processors and chip enhancements will capture lost market share from rival AMD. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2006
29
Jun'06
Our 10 most popular tips on backup
Here are the most popular tips related to backup to recently appear on SearchWinComputing.com. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2006
28
Jun'06
Scripting School: Reader requests script to create office inventory
Scripting expert Christa Anderson offers advice for a reader who needs a script to create an inventory of his office's seating plan. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2006
28
Jun'06
Windows Server SP2 beta set to go
The next service pack for Windows Server 2003 is just around the corner. The first beta for this release was made available today. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2006
28
Jun'06
Christa Anderson's Scripting School for Windows administrators
Scripting can be a shortcut for Windows administrators. Windows scripting expert Christa Anderson gives tips on scripting basics as well as advanced scripts. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2006
28
Jun'06
CD/DVD drives slow down after consecutive read errors
CD and DVD drives suffer from the same problem as hard drives: After multiple consecutive read errors, Windows defaults them from DMA mode to the to the slower and more CPU-intensive PIO mode. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2006
28
Jun'06
64-bit Watch
We've assembled this reference guide to show you which 64-bit processors are available now for the hardware in your Windows network. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2006
28
Jun'06
Managing applications on a remote hosted server
Applications on a remote hosted server can be managed in three ways: through direct management on the server via Remote Desktop, remote management via a client application, or Web-based management interfaces. Continue Reading
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June 27, 2006
27
Jun'06
Remote authentication: Four tips for improving security
Your network boundary has crumbled and ensuring secure remote authentication is an essential duty for any administrator. RADIUS expert Jonathan Hassell provides four tips for improving the security and administration of remote access to your network. Continue Reading
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June 27, 2006
27
Jun'06
Battery drain plagues XP post-Service Pack 2 portable computers
A problem exists in some Windows XP post-Service Pack 2 portable computers that drains the battery. Those with Pentium-M and Core Duo processors seem to be particularly affected. Continue Reading
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June 26, 2006
26
Jun'06
Microsoft kills standalone WinFS file system
Microsoft has pulled the plug on one of Bill Gates' pet projects just over a week after he turned the technical mantle of his company over to Ray Ozzie. Continue Reading
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June 26, 2006
26
Jun'06
Microsoft's big IP telephony play
Microsoft has big plans for unified messaging, using Office as the communications hub. But its reliance on partners and existing customer prejudices may cause users to hold off adoption for years. Continue Reading
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June 26, 2006
26
Jun'06
Use Microsoft's Windows Memory Diagnostic to test for bad computer memory
Bad memory is one of the main reasons for random system failures. Microsoft now offers its own tool to test for memory problems. Continue Reading
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June 26, 2006
26
Jun'06
Three ways to improve wireless network access for your users
Here are three things an administrator can do to improve your company's wireless strategy on the client side. Continue Reading
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June 26, 2006
26
Jun'06
Russinovich: Rootkits growing as security threat
Rootkit expert Mark Russinovich addresses the state of Microsoft security and offers suggestions for protecting your Windows system from rootkits and other malware in this podcast from the recent Microsoft TechEd 2006 conference in Boston. Continue Reading
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June 26, 2006
26
Jun'06
Windows Genuine Advantage validation produces Product Key Inaccessible error
Even legitimate users trying to validate their installation of Windows with Windows Genuine Advantage sometimes get a Product Key Inaccessible error message. Here's what to do. Continue Reading
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June 22, 2006
22
Jun'06
Microsoft desktop manager improves update features
IT managers get some help keeping third-party applications updated and diagnosing possible configuration problems with the release of SMS 2003 R2. And, for minding the overall health of applications, there's the upcoming beta of System Center ... Continue Reading
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June 22, 2006
22
Jun'06
How to fix CD drive problems
Compact discs (CDs) are a reliable method of exchanging data than floppies ever were, but they're not immune to problems. Here are a few tips for troubleshooting a problem with a CD drive. Continue Reading