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  • 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

  • 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

  • New Office 2013 features can help IT pros as much as end users

    Microsoft has updated and added a lot of Office 2013 features, which should make users happy. Word now supports PDF editing. Applications are integrated with SkyDrive and SharePoint. The interface has inherited the Windows 8 Metro look, working... Tip   |   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

  • How to delete a file or folder when the Windows path is too long

    How do I delete files or folders when Windows complains "the path is too long?"

    Windows has a number of rules on the maximum lengths possible for file names, directory names and path names. The maximum length for a Windows path... Answer   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • desktop personalization

    Desktop personalization is the process of adjusting the look, feel and organization of a Windows end-user experience. In general, any adjustment to the... Definition   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Windows Imaging Format (WIM)

    Windows Imaging Format (WIM) is used for the creation and distribution of disk image files. WIM was first introduced to simplify the deployment of... Definition   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Top 10 Windows tips of 2012

    2012 was an interesting year for desktop admins. With a flood of new and highly hyped products from Microsoft entering the market, there were a lot of Windows tips to keep up with.

    From Windows 8 and Office 2013 to Windows Store apps and... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Windows XP end of support: What are the risks for users?

    In 2010, Dimensional Research surveyed more than 950 IT professionals about their plans for Windows XP after Microsoft stops supporting the operating system in April 2014. Of those who responded, 48% claimed that they would continue using the... Tip   |   SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

  • Resolving error code 1296 during Exchange backups

    Brien Posey explains how to resolve a common error code when using VSS-based backup software for Exchange backups. Answer   |   SearchDataBackup.com

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