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It's not easy to convert PDF to Word document
Our expert explains why it's easier to save a Microsoft Word document to PDF than convert it back, as well as options for trying.
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Deleting files exceeding the Windows path length limit
Our expert answers a question on how to delete a file or folder when its Windows file name is beyond the Windows path length limit.
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Replacing Windows Remote Desktop with third-party tools
Our expert takes a look at free software and infrastructure alternatives for Windows Remote Desktop for remote desktop access.
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How to find and eliminate duplicate files in desktops
Our enterprise desktop expert answers a question about some third-party tools for eliminating duplicate files in Windows desktops.
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How to copy Windows Explorer files without slowdowns
Our expert explains how to avoid overtaxing processors when copying Windows Explorer files. Process priority and a command should do the trick.
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Connecting a Windows XP client to Microsoft SQL Server
Incompatibilities can crop up when IT admins try to connect a Microsoft SQL Server instance to a Windows XP client. Here are ways to overcome them.
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Reasons to avoid Windows 7 external hard drive install
Microsoft doesn't support Windows 7 external hard drive installation. Our expert explains why putting the OS on a USB drive is a bad idea.
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How to keep Windows share folders open across a network
Windows file sharing isn't as easy as it sounds. Our expert explains how to deal with different OS versions, classic problems and Windows HomeGroup.
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Getting a preloaded Microsoft Office version working
This week, our expert answers the question of what to do when a preloaded Microsoft Office version stops working on a computer.
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Getting Windows Explorer to show only desired folders
This week, Ask the Expert takes a look at using Windows Explorer to organize files with folders and libraries.
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Running multiple versions of Microsoft Office
Our Ask the Experts feature returns, starting with an answer about whether it's a good idea to run multiple versions of Office on one machine.
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How to remotely wipe down multiple systems
No one wants to manually wipe down hundreds of machines. Save yourself a lot of time with one of these tools.
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Is a GPO blocking my VPN security scan?
Learn how you can circumvent problems with your VPN security scans with this expert advice.
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How can I use a GPO to manage Windows user rights?
There are several ways to manage Windows user rights. Learn how to manage these rights with GPOs and NTFS permission settings.
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How did a rootkit get on my Windows machine?
Figuring out how a rootkit made its way onto your Windows machine is difficult, but not impossible. If you're lucky, you can trace that rootkit. Find out how here.
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How do I track file access in Windows folders?
These seven steps will teach you how to track file access and enable auditing in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
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How can I use Process Explorer as a Web security tool?
Learn how to use Process Explorer as a tool to monitor and test Web browser security.
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Have I experienced a Windows security breach?
Seeing strange IP addresses in an event log could mean many things. Is a Windows security breach one of them? Find out here.
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Set write permissions in Windows network folders
Learn the steps to take for setting write permissions for users in Windows network folders while maintaining Windows security.
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How can I use Group Policy to manage proxy servers?
You can use Group Policy to manage proxy settings for VPN security. Learn how here.
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How to get rid of a Windows.old folder
Deleting a Windows.old folder seems simple, but it isn't. Our expert explains why Windows Desk Cleanup won't work.
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What to do when the Windows Boot Manager is compressed
This week, our expert answers a question on how a hidden file can hinder the Windows startup process and how to restore the Windows Boot Manager.
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Why a user gets assigned a temporary Windows profile
A Windows user finds that he has been issued a temporary Windows profile. Our expert shows how that can happen and how to fix the underlying problem.
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