Search: disk

More Results

Sort by: Relevance | Date

  • 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

  • differencing disk

    A differencing disk is a virtual hard disk (VHD) that stores changes made to another VHD or to the guest operating system. Definition   |   WhatIs

  • Microsoft ADK for Windows 8.1 arms IT with Windows deployment tools

    A new Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit for Windows 8.1 gives administrators the tools they need to deploy the forthcoming Windows update in their environment.

    The upcoming System Center Server R2 and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit,... News   |   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

  • Windows 8 tools build on native Windows 7 utilities with new capabilities

    Like every previous version of Microsoft's operating system, Windows 8 includes its share of native tools. Most of these Windows 8 tools are left over from Windows 7. This shouldn't be a big surprise, since Windows 8 has been widely described as... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Why a Windows security scan is not enough to protect your workstations

    Think you have a true picture from a Windows security scan of the status of enterprise desktops? Better think again. Practically every desktop I come across that's assumed to be "hardened" and "compliant" has numerous security holes -- many of... Opinion   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

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

    I just got a Windows startup error on boot that says "BOOTMGR is compressed." What happened?

    BOOTMGR, or Boot Manager, is a hidden system file that's part of the Windows startup process. At startup, the boot sector on your system... Answer   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • UEFI vs. BIOs in Windows 8 for desktop startup

    What do Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 offer that no other Windows operating system can? They support the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, the long-overdue replacement for the ubiquitous BIOS that has defined PC startup operations since... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Understanding the errors behind a temporary Windows profile

    Whenever I log into Windows, I get a notice that I've been logged on with a "temporary profile." What does this mean, and how do I fix it?

    Each Windows user has a profile associated with his or her account that describes where his... Answer   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

Search Again: