XP/Vista/Windows 7


Gates Shows Off Windows XP Service Pack 2

New security features promise more secure desktops, says Microsoft chairman at RSA Conference 2004.

CompTIA Updating Server+

Slated for later this year, updates don't affect MCP candidate plans.

Desktop Apps Exam Now Live

Exam for testing help desk support skills now available; MCDST also now officially live.

Automate Your Security

Many security-related tasks can be tedious—and, therefore, overlooked. Using these 10 scripts can make your life easier, while simultaneously locking down your network.

Secret Agent Plan

A reader's encrypted files are safe and recoverable if he turned on the Data Recovery Agent.

Task Scheduling Beyond Windows

ActiveBatch simplifies and fine-tunes automation of tasks.

Active Directory Cleanser

Cull unused or deleted accounts using the LDIFDE tool and some scripting trickery.

Build a Longhorn App

Longhorn includes significant changes that will affect developers, from how it handles graphics to how it stores data. Learn how to create a simple Longhorn app.

Distribution Patterns

Imanami’s SmartDL helps manage distribution lists.

Storm Stories

It’s a truism in IT that various parts of your network—servers, hard drives, video cards, that mission-critical software program—will grind to a halt eventually. Here we present four disaster-recovery scenarios and how to recover from each.

Salesforce.com Plugs into Microsoft Office

Company announces a new plug-in for importing Salesforce.com data into Excel, Word, and Outlook.

First MCDST Exam Released

Exam 70-271 made its debut Monday; 70-272 follows next month.

A Server Room with a View

ELM provides flexible real-time Windows monitoring.

Little-Known Wireless Facts

What you need to know to set up your network.

Rally 'Round the Tri-Mode Flag

Here's a minor Windows annoyance that Microsoft should send back to development.

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