Tutorials

Tutorials

• Manage Windows 10 default file type associations with SetUserFTA

  Windows 10 default file type associations dictate which applications open for different file types. Find out how IT can manage these associations with the SetUserFTA tool.  Continue Reading

• How to fix printer problems after a Windows 10 update

  Windows 10 updates, especially an update to Windows 10 version 1809, can sometimes cause printer issues. You can fix these problems with these tips.  Continue Reading

• Connect to networks with Windows 8 Group Policy and AD

  Administrators need to be careful when connecting Windows 8.1 endpoints to enterprise domains. Windows 8 Group Policy and Active Directory can help.  Continue Reading

• Polish your IT reporting by tinkering with Excel table formatting

  Admins can manage IT reporting data on things such as vendor support levels in an Excel table, if they can properly format, save and update that data.  Continue Reading

• Set IT support and reporting priorities with an Excel pivot table

  An Excel pivot table can help IT report on support, especially if admins use its ability to prioritize data by location, date and other criteria.  Continue Reading

• Excel pivot tables can help IT admins track support, costs

  Excel isn't just for end users. If you know how to properly filter data with Excel pivot tables, you can track expenses and create detailed reports.  Continue Reading

• Windows 8 Task Manager: Finding and using its updated features

  Not many of the changes in Windows 8 Task Manager are obvious, but there are definite improvements. See which features are worth another look.  Continue Reading

• Windows 7 migration guide

  Need a little direction for your Windows 7 migration? This guide will point you on the right path and introduce the pros and cons that come with the move.  Continue Reading

• Windows 7 Learning Guide

  The recent release of Windows 7 SP1 means Microsoft's newest operating system is likely coming to a desktop near you. Prepare for the unexpected with this guide.  Continue Reading

• Patch management guide for Windows desktops

  Routinely patching your Windows desktops is a necessary evil -- but patch management can be overwhelming. Get a grasp on the process with this learning guide.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise desktop tutorials

  SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com’s tutorials provide IT professionals with the latest information on implementing, managing and securing Microsoft Windows desktops including Windows Vista, Windows XP, desktop security, desktop virtualization, terminal ...  Continue Reading

• A desktop admin's guide to passwords in the enterprise

  If password management causes headaches in your enterprise, don’t stress. This guide will get you back to basics and help heal your password woes.  Continue Reading

• Weighing Microsoft Office 2010

  Microsoft Office 2010 offers a slew of new features for both end users and IT pros. Check out the pros and cons of the newest suite in this guide for enterprises and consumers.  Continue Reading

• A comparison of Windows 7 migration tools

  The results are in. Our expert tested five Windows 7 migration tools from a variety of vendors. Check out the findings.  Continue Reading

• A guide to Windows 7 migration tools

  Upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows XP is no easy task, but several tools from Microsoft and third-party vendors can simplify the process.  Continue Reading