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WMI Filter For Laptops

Anyone know of a WMI filter to filter out either laptops or workstations? I realize that I can split the different computers into different OUs, but I'd like to be able to do this through WMI filtering.Thanks.you might be able to use Win32_SystemEnclosure.Thanks for responding Lowlands. I checked...

Tags: system, wmi, wmi filter, win32_systemenclosure, aakash shah, it management, aakash, @..., laptop computer

Q&A 2006-04-21

Bypassing Remote Desktop Limitations

I would like to accomplish either of the following:1. Either be able to connect using Remote Desktop to a client XP computer while a user is logged and interact with the user's session the user is able to interact with the session also.2. Or, be able to connect using Remote...

Tags: @..., aakash, aakash shah, desktop, remote assistance, remote desktop, windows

Q&A 2005-12-11

Remotely Checking If A Server Is Locked

Is there a way to remotely check whether all my Windows 2000/2003 servers have been locked. I imagine that some change is made to the registry when the computer is locked, but I don't quite know what. All of my servers have screensavers that are usually set to...

Tags: @..., aakash, aakash shah, computer, screensaver, security, server, servers

Q&A 2005-09-14

It worked for me

I am using Windows XP with Office 2003 and Word 2003. I followed the directions exactly and it worked for me. The only issue I had, was realizing where the template was stored. I am still getting used to 2003 version of the software.Convert a group of Word documents to...

Tags: @..., aakash, aakash shah, microsoft office, microsoft office 2003, microsoft word, microsoft word 2003, windows

Discussion threads 2005-05-04

Windows Update Notification Icon Problem

On some of the computers I manage (Windows 2000), the Windows Update notification icon in the system tray the Windows logo with the globe does not disappear even though WindowsUpdate.com reports that all the patches have been installed. How can I fix this so that the Windows Update notification...

Tags: @..., aakash, aakash shah, iuctl.cab, iuctl.cab file, microsoft windows, microsoft windows update, notification icon, system tray, tray, windows

Q&A 2005-01-05

XP Picture Tasks w/ Adobe Photoshop

My digital camera stores orientation information in the photos I take. I can use Adobe Photoshop and the photo is automatically rotated when I open it, but Windows XP does not do this when I use the Picture tasks. Is there a way to integrate Windows XP and...

Tags: @..., aakash, aakash shah, adobe photoshop, adobe systems inc., microsoft windows, microsoft windows xp, photograph, slideshow, windows

Q&A 2004-12-22

Allow Users To Repair Network Connection

I am trying to find a Group Policy setting or registry setting that will allow me to enable users to "repair" Right click on network connection in Windows XP and click Repair their network connections in Windows XP. Some of my users have wireless connections, and they sometimes need...

Tags: @..., aakash, aakash shah, microsoft windows, microsoft windows xp, network, network connection, repair network connection, windows

Q&A 2004-12-10

Instant Messenger Set Up

I currently have a network set up and I wanted to use IM within it using Windows Messenger. Can someone tell me what I would need in order to do this? I am using Windows Server 2003 and all the clients use Windows XP. DO I need any...

Tags: @..., aakash, aakash shah, bfilmfan, im, instant messenger, it management, microsoft windows, microsoft windows messenger, server

Q&A 2004-10-08