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  • How to protect Windows startup from a compressed Boot Manager file

    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. Answer   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • boot partition

    A boot partition is a disk partition responsible for holding Windows system files when booting up Windows. Definition   |   SearchWindowsServer.com

  • UEFI vs. BIOs in Windows 8 for desktop startup

    The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface can speed and secure startup for today's computers, but systems that dual-boot into Linux spur controversy. Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Q&A: Microsoft's Erwin Visser on Windows 8.1 updates, security

    Microsoft has begun previewing new Windows 8.1 features for IT admins to consider in their next operating system upgrade strategies.

    Erwin... <span class= News   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Whitelisting can complement Windows 8 malware removal and prevention

    With the hype and marketing around the new security controls built into Windows 8, you'd think that there was nothing left for enterprise admins to do to prevent malware outbreaks. As with user interfaces, there's always room for improvement in... Opinion   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Windows tools and terminology for desktop admins

    It's important for IT administrators to stay up-to-date on the latest desktop tools, components and products, but that's no easy task.

    In addition to knowing what terms such as AppX, prefetch folder and BIOS password... Feature   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Weighing Windows 8 features: Windows 8 pros

    There has been a lot of news media coverage of how Windows 8 has been hurting PC sales, and Microsoft's latest operating system has certainly stirred controversy. I admit that when I saw Windows 8's user interface, it was hate at first sight.... Feature   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • How to remove a Windows.old folder

    I have a Windows.old folder left over from a previous installation of Windows, but every time I try to delete it, I get "Access is denied" errors or other problems. How can I get rid of this folder?

    A Windows.old folder is created... Answer   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • VDI boot storm

    A virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI boot storm is the degradation of service that occurs when a significant number of end users boot up within a very narrow time frame and overwhelm the network with data requests.  Definition   |   SearchVirtualDesktop.com

  • Windows 8 Enterprise offers admin capabilities absent in Windows 8 Pro

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