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- How to use XP registry edits to restrict applications
- If you want to restrict the applications that users can access and run in Windows XP from the Start menu, the desktop, and the Control Panel, you can make a few simple modifications to the registry. For example, you can remove common programs, you can remove the All Programs menu,...
- Tags: Start Menu, Adding DWORD, Run Command, Start, DWORD Value, Greg Shultz, Value Data, Microsoft Windows XP
- Technical articles 2004-04-29
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- suppressing right click options
- HiI was wodering how to suppress,uncheck etc .. some of the options when you right click on a web page or image on a web page?Is this OS system dependant?Thank you.I had to set up several security restrictions on some pc's including right-clicking. I believe these fixes work...
- Tags: Scripting languages, Web browsers, tudini1@...
- Q&A 2005-11-21
- Slow offline Windows XP SP2 Domain Logon
- I have some sales guys that experience slow Windows XP SP2 logons when their not connected to our network or VPN connection. While I believe the problem is caused by Windows XP SP2 searching for our Domain and or statically mapped network resources during the logon process, I was hoping...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, logon, domain, Randy Gleason, windows, Microsoft Windows
- Q&A 2006-05-05
- Changing WSUS from User interaction To automatic updates
- This is a bit complex but hopefully some one can show me the way.we have a WSUS(1) server that recieves its updates from an (upsteam?) WSUS(2) server that in a diffrent domain.WSUS(1) was configured to let user know that there was updates available, and it was up to the...
- Tags: Automatic Update, Damien.Brennan@..., GPO, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-17
- Documents History
- hi all;i am using windows 2000 professional after restarting computer the documents history is remove and does not show any word,excel file in start->program->documents. whats the reason of this problem does any body have a solutions of this problem.thank youOpen your registry with regedit.Navigate to these two locations:[HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer][HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer]Look for a...
- Tags: EXPLORER, History, DOCUMENTS, DWORD, Documents History, Value at Risk, sahilshaa@..., windows
- Q&A 2005-11-17
- Script to remove Proxy settings
- Hi,I'd like a script that I can place on the server so that when my users boot up the script clears their proxy settings and makes it default none.Thankscreate a batch file with thisreg import shutoffIE.regcreate these reg. entries into a file called shutoffIE.regWindows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings]"EnableAutoProxyResultCache"=dword:00000000"EnableNegotiate"=dword:00000000"ProxyEnable"=dword:00000000"AutoConfigURL"="""ProxyServer"="""ProxyOverride"=""run the...
- Tags: Proxy Settings, Robotech, windows
- Q&A 2005-11-22
- Software Restriction Policy
- Here is an article on adding software restriction policies, http://msdn.microsoft.com/security/securecode/columns/default.aspx?pull=/library/en-us/dncode/html/secure01182005.asp My question is, in the article they how to enable the basic user setting by adding a registry tweak. This does not work for me, and was wondering if anybody else has tried this technique.That is being added...
- Tags: DWORD Value, escheitz, software, Software Restriction, Software Restriction Policy, windows
- Q&A 2005-02-11
- Internet Exploder Problem
- Hello! Internet Explorer 6 no longer gives the option to "Remember my password"I have tried the following:1. Check Protected storage service; it is set to auto and is started2. Create the DisablePasswordCaching DWORD value in (HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternetSettings):The value is set to 03. Made sure the the autocomplete is set to prompt...
- Tags: Web browsers, shelli_2005, password, Internet
- Discussion threads 2007-04-12
- Tech Tip: Disable the Log Off and Turn Off Computer buttons
- Do you support users who, regardless of what you tell them, insist on logging off or shutting down public computers in common areas? If so, you'll be glad to know that you can disable the Log Off and Turn Off Computer buttons on the...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Registry Editor, Computer, Productivity
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
- Need Help with a Registry Key... Please
- I've downloaed a *.pdf document tittle "10 registry hacks for hardening Windows XP security", in which is has a sction to "Disable hidden administrative shares"; By, accessing the key lested bellow:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServiceslanmanagerparametersand creating a DWORD -> AutoShareWks with Value -> 0However, I...
- Tags: fjaviermendoza@..., HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
- Discussion threads 2007-01-06
- Tech Tip: Get a list of hot fixes from the registry
- Microsoft has released numerous patches for its various operating systems, and it's difficult to keep track of what's been installed on a server, especially if you're not using some sort of patch management application. Windows NT keeps track of this information in the following registry key:...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows NT Newsletter, Registry, Patch Management, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Fix, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows, Patches, Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
- Constant FTP Disconnects
- What is it that causes me to loose connection with any FTP site after awhile? Whether I send dozens of little files or large ones, I get timeouts. I watch my files up/download fine, then they slow down and stop and I get timeout errors. I have tried 2 FTP...
- Tags: FTP, FTP site
- Q&A 2006-01-12
- Finding the Local Computer Policy in the Registry!
- I am managing a computer network with about 60 machines running XP Pro. I am currently using a login.bat file from our server. I am looking to edit each machine’s Local Policy using the registry. I need to edit the Policy (Local Computer PolicyComputer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesSystemRemote Assistance) and change...
- Tags: administrator, DWORD, DWORD Value, Joshua Miller, Local Computer, Local Policy, registry, windows
- Q&A 2004-10-08
- Tech Tip: Fine-tune your system with these registry edits
- As you know, editing the registry is a serious undertaking and potentially risky. However, if you use caution when working with the registry, you can enhance both the appearance and performance of your system. Here are four registry tweaks to try. ...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows NT Newsletter, Registry, Font
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
- Tech Tip: Hide drives from users
- Preventing accidents can be a key part of administrators' jobs. Given that, you might want to hide certain drives from users if they don't absolutely need access. NT enables you to hide drives from the obvious...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows NT Newsletter, Registry, TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Windows NT, Computer, Productivity
- Technical articles 2003-11-19
- MS Outlook XP
- I had a file that came in and Outlook blocked it. It says it was a unsave attachment. I tried everything I know how to change it. The attachment was a word 2000 document. Any ideas will help.Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice11.0OutlookSecurity]"Level"=dword:00000003"UseCRLChasing"=dword:00000001"OutlookSecureTempFolder"="C:\Documents and Settings\G1013202\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7\""Level1Remove"=".doc"--------------------------------------------------copy the above text...
- Tags: Groupware, Microsoft Outlook
- Q&A 2006-04-04
- How To Prevent from $ (Dollar Sign) default sharing in Windows
- Hi, This is Abid...working as Network Admn windows 2000 above 200 nodes..wel i am facing a problm ..can any body help me that how can i prevent from $ Dollar sign default sharing in windows ...how to remove this default drive sharing ...data is not secure as every one can...
- Tags: Dollar Sign, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserve, Microsoft Windows, registry, security, security policy, whistlerpk@..., windows
- Q&A 2005-06-06
- Fine-tune your Windows NT system with these registry edits
- If you use caution when working with the registry, you can enhance both the appearance and performance of your Windows NT system. Try out these four registry tweaks to change the system font, speed up NTFS performance, load balance your network cards, and zero out the page file...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows, TechRepublic Staff, registry, registry change, Windows NT Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2005-08-03
- Locking Wallpaper in XP Pro
- Hello - I'm tech coordinator at a high school and have been trying to close off all avenues of changing the wallpaper on my XP Pro student machines.Alas, my smart students always seem to find a way to change them.In Group Editor, under User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, hammerv@..., Control Panel, Administrative Templates, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Discussion threads 2007-06-12
- "Run" and "Search" command missing
- using window xp home so i cant use gpedit.msc or something. also i try properties on taskbar customise and so on but there arent the box for me to check. So i guess the only option left is regedit, anyone tell me if this would work?HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvancedStartMenuRunand should be a DWORD...
- Tags: Construction, jonathankwok38@...
- Discussion threads 2007-09-21
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