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Top Windows security expert advice from 2007
Our experts share advice on cracking Windows passwords, managing folders and permissions in Windows and how to manage Windows Firewall in the top expert advice from 2007.
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How to install the XP Recovery Console
What happens when you can't use Safe Mood to fix an OS that won't boot? Try the Windows XP Recovery Console. Microsoft MVP Brien M. Posey explains step one -- installation.
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Microsoft Office security & malware on Web create buzz
The release of the 2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide and some search engine-friendly malware infected Web pages top Windows security concerns this month.
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Rolling back changes in Windows XP, part 2
Windows administrators have several options when attempting to restore XP to a functional state. In part 2 of this series, Microsoft MVP Brien Posey explains how to use a couple more techniques and...
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Disabling annoying XP startup programs
Some applications and services can cause problems when booting Windows XP. Fortunately, there are several tips and tricks that admins can use to solve these bothersome startup issues.
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TeraCopy beefs up Windows file copy operations
TeraCopy is an inexpensive solution for those looking for more functionality from the file copy interface with Windows Explorer.
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Data protection on the Web: SSL security myths
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is not the Windows security be-all and end-all you think it is for data protection on the Web. Read about the myths of SSL in this tip.
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Techniques for rolling back configuration changes in XP
So you've made an incorrect configuration change and now Windows won't boot properly. What do you do? The Last Known Good Configuration option can be a valuable tool for rolling back catastrophic c...
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Windows package offers licenses for security pros
A new package offers bargain-priced Microsoft licenses for security professionals. Microsoft Action Pack scores you a complete security testing environment for a very small fee.
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The last resort for resolving hardware conflicts
Brien Posey explains how to use the Windows Device Manager to manually reallocate system resources. Be careful, though, or you may be forced to reinstall Windows from scratch.
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Grant administrator privileges in Windows with sudowin
With sudowin, it's easy to achieve privilege escalation in Windows, which allows you to run programs with administrator privileges in one user account. Find out how in this tip.
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Troubleshooting XP Device Manager errors, part 2
Brien Posey expands on the error codes he described in his first article on Windows XP Device Manager. Here are more error code explanations, starting with error code 10, which relates to the devic...
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Self-testing security guides library
Check out our recent security testing guides and see how Windows security experts Brien Posey and Kevin Beaver say you can test the strength of your system security.
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Troubleshooting Device Manager errors
Windows XP Device Manager alerts you if a system's hardware malfunctions, but often you need an advanced degree in unraveling cryptic code in order to understand the problem. Device Manager's error...
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Determining the proper Microsoft malware removal tool
First, we sort out the differences in malware protection tools -- like antivirus and antispyware. Then we recommend the malware removal tools that are best suited for your Windows system.
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How Process Lasso improves system responsiveness
A poorly written application or service can severely choke system resources. There are several programs that deal with this problem, and one of the best is Process Lasso. It superficially resembles...
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Security tool recovers forgotten Windows passwords
Password Reset Wizard is a tool used to help mobile employees reset their own passwords, and it can be a big help to forgetful road warriors. But there are a couple of caveats.
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Importance of managing unpatched third-party software
Not managing your non-Microsoft software? Read about the possible horrific consequences of not keeping your third-party apps up to date.
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CopyFilenames extends hidden Explorer functions in Vist
With CopyFilenames 2.0, administrators running earlier versions of Windows will be provided with the same 'Copy as Path' functionality (and other functions) for Explorer that's available in Vista.
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Use Driver Query to resolve device driver problems
The Driver Query utility may not be perfect, but it can help to compile a device driver usage history.
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A first look at the Office 2013 Resource Kit
Microsoft's free Office 2013 Resource Kit provides documentation for Office 2013 deployment, as well as for management after an Office deployment.
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Office 2013 tools include Active Directory activation
Among the new Office 2013 tools for IT admins are a method for volume activation, administrative template files and files for custom installations.
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Office 2013 features ease deployment and monitoring
New features in Microsoft Office 2013 make desktop management more efficient. See what Office Web Apps Server, Office Telemetry and more can do.
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Windows 8 tools include capabilities beyond Windows 7
New and updated Windows 8 tools can help admins and users. Windows 8 utilities include functions for backing up and restoring systems.