Tutorials

Tutorials

Windows legacy operating systems

• Windows XP management tutorial

  In this Windows XP management tutorial, get helpful tips on improving XP security, performance and general management best practices.  Continue Reading

• Windows security in the enterprise: Tutorials

  In this collection of Windows security tutorials, learn about Windows security threats, Microsoft patch management policy, managing network access and more.  Continue Reading

• Step 3: Edit the local policy

  In Vista, the BitLocker function allows you to encrypt your hard drive, but a computer with Trusted Platform Module is preferred. Not to worry … learn how to use BitLocker on a computer without TPM and encrypt your hard drive with this ...  Continue Reading

• How to select a Vista testing group

  Testing various scenarios prior to deploying Vista is important in your Windows shop. Learn how planning a pilot deployment program can ease Vista migration pains.  Continue Reading

• How to execute Windows Vista deployment plans

  What's the best way to deploy Windows Vista in your desktop environment? Should you perform a manual deployment or an automated deployment? Find out in this tip.  Continue Reading

• How to handle your Vista migration

  Now that Microsoft has stopped selling Windows XP, many companies are considering whether or not to upgrade to Windows Vista. While Vista is not without its problems, many of the operating system's migration horror stories are exaggerated. Several ...  Continue Reading

• Recover from configuration changes to Windows XP

  In this three-part series, Microsoft MVP Brien Posey runs through the best practices and strategies for returning Windows XP to a functional state -- with minimal effort.  Continue Reading

• Windows XP Troubleshooting Tutorial

  Need help troubleshooting Windows XP? This tutorial features tons of tips and tricks that admins can use to solve a variety of system and network problems, with advice on troubleshooting Windows XP system startup issues, printer problems and more.  Continue Reading

• Five Windows desktop tasks you should automate

  Automating desktop tasks is one way for Windows administrators to make better use of their time. This guide suggests five desktop tasks that should be automated.  Continue Reading

• How to use BitLocker without TPM in Vista

  the BitLocker function allows you to encrypt your hard drive, but a computer with Trusted Platform Module is preferred. Not to worry...learn how to use BitLocker on a computer without TPM and encrypt your hard drive with this step-by-step guide.  Continue Reading

• Step 1: Understanding the limitation

  Security scans taking a long time? Start with Windows XP SP2, Microsoft put a limitation on TCP connections. Improve your security scan speed by using a tcpip.sys hack.  Continue Reading

• Step-by-step guide: Google hacking to test your security

  Make sure your Web site is not vulnerable to Google hacking. Let contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey guide you through a Google hack of your Web site.  Continue Reading

• Step 7: Install service packs to prevent spyware infections

  Find out why installing service packs on your Windows systems should be mandatory by now.  Continue Reading

• Step 6: Use these advanced techniques to clean up spyware

  Users who have some familiarity with the inner workings of their systems can take the next step and do more meticulous cleanup. Here are some of the best things to look for.  Continue Reading

• Step 4: Understand what damage spyware can cause

  Many spyware programs are more than just a hassle -- they're invasive and destructive.  Continue Reading