February 2009
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February 25, 2009
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Feb'09
Here Comes IE8 RTM!!
One of my best sources for leaked info from Microsoft continues to be Malaysian-based site TechARP. Today's blog is based on some recent reportage from them about the upcoming Internet Explorer 8 ... Continue Reading
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February 20, 2009
20
Feb'09
Another Use for WinPE: WinRE UFD To the Rescue
If you've ever messed with the Windows Vista Recovery Environment you know it's helpful, but it can take quite a while for it to appear on-screen on a machine in need of repair or recovery. In ... Continue Reading
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February 18, 2009
18
Feb'09
XP Downgrade Suit: Legitimate beef or frivolous complaint?
The latest Vista flap originates from a lawsuit filed against Microsoft Corporation stemming from fees assessed to Los Angeles computer user Emma Alvarado for downgrading a Lenovo notebook PC from ... Continue Reading
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February 18, 2009
18
Feb'09
Using Sysinternals tools in security management scenarios
Discover three valuable Sysinternals tools and common Windows security management scenarios in which these tools would be used. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2009
16
Feb'09
Clean Up New PCs with PC Euphemism
Actually the name of the program in question is not Euphemism--rather you can read it from the domain name in the URL for the Subscription page http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/node/18 where ... Continue Reading
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February 13, 2009
13
Feb'09
No More "Extras" for Ultimate Versions
Among the litany of complaints against Windows Vista, Microsoft's failures to deliver on its promises to produce and release "Extras" for the Ultimate edition have been held up and railed against ... Continue Reading
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February 12, 2009
12
Feb'09
Using Reliability and Performance Monitor to gauge system stability
Windows Vista's Reliability and Performance Monitor is a lightweight tool that help desk professionals can use to diagnose the cause of system errors. Continue Reading
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February 11, 2009
11
Feb'09
Another key to legacy Windows Apps: Virtual PC 2007
One ongoing and legitimate beef about Windows Vista is that it doesn't support older Windows applications, particularly those written specifically for older Windows versions or that don't follow ... Continue Reading
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February 09, 2009
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Feb'09
Preview of Patch Tuesday Attractions
Tomorrow, February 11, is the second Tuesday in February--hence, "Patch Tuesday" is once again at hand. Microsoft publishes advance notification for security bulletins each month on the preceding ... Continue Reading
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February 06, 2009
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Feb'09
Boot-Land.com is another hidden treasure
If you read my previous blog, you already know that VistaPE is a project that uses WinBuilder to automate the construction of a WinPE 2.0-based bootable image from the Windows Automated ... Continue Reading
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February 06, 2009
06
Feb'09
Sysinternals tools: A must-have for every Windows security toolbox
Learn about the free Sysinternals tools that make managing and troubleshooting Windows-based PCs almost effortless for administrators. Continue Reading
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February 05, 2009
05
Feb'09
A Fabulous WinPE Resource: VistaPE
As I've learned to build various types of bootable CDs and UFDs with the Vista-based WinPE environment, I've also been working to learn more about its inner workings and capabilities. As I ... Continue Reading
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February 02, 2009
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Feb'09
Windows Service Pack Blocker soon to lose XP (SP3), Vista (SP1) blocks
Since December 2007, Microsoft has offered a Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit to organizations that wish to prevent deployment of service packs in their environments. Blogging for the Vista ... Continue Reading