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Get Windows SteadyState for managing shared Windows XP computers
MULTIPLE USERS OF THE SAME COMPUTERI'm wondering if I can use this shared configuration to surf the web,download and try software.When I'm done the computer is returned to its original configuration.This might also be good for studying Internet danger zones or even for coverts.It would be real cool to be...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, BALTHOR, Microsoft Windows, computer, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-08-15
Using DNS Notify in Windows 2000 Server
A LITTLE BIT OFF TOPIC BUT IMPORTANTNO DRIVER NO CARD Windows used to come with a complete list of drivers that plug and play would detect and install.It looks to me as though Microsoft over ruled the manufacturer's firmware for this driver idea.It could be that the default registry settings...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000, server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, BALTHOR, Microsoft Windows, firmware, BIOS
Discussion threads 2007-08-10
Creating a Windows Vista "dump" file
"I SUPPOSE THAT I CAN FIX MY OWN COMPUTER""Now what driver do you want me to delete"?If they have us fixing our own computers will they then have us fixing our own cars too?We need computer fixes because we are not getting any response from the industry.RE: Creating a Windows...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), PRODUCTIVITY, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, BALTHOR, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-06-29
Experiment with Windows Vista for FREE
I SUSPECT A DSL 8 HOUR DOWNLOADI can not imagine why Vista needs to be this large.In Virtual PC Vista will run real slow.However,Virtual PC is really cool and Vista is all there is.
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), BALTHOR, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2007-06-07
How do I... Use the Disk Cleanup tool in Microsoft Windows Vista?
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOT LET THESE FILES ACCUMULATEYour computer seems to make a copy of every file that it sees.Unless you really need it!These files are copied to the hard drive and for some reason they slow your computer down.I suppose that I could check everything in.YEOW!
Tags: BALTHOR, software, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, disk
Discussion threads 2007-02-23
(Photos: Gadgets caught in daylight-saving switch)
USE EXTREME CAUTION !!I don't trust this time change one bit,it smells of scam.The change would have to be written in to every BIOS program of every time telling device.The government would not even consider it.Exact time and dating for billing and transactions would be thrown off.You might never recover.Or...
Tags: BALTHOR, DST, networking, Microsoft Windows, photograph
Discussion threads 2007-02-23
Remove clutter with Windows XP SP2's Duplicate Finder tool
SOME STUDY SHOULD BE DONEA duplicate file would be a file that exactly matches the existing original file.What causes duplicate files?I also have caches that fill up with non essential files.If I were a bank or corporation would I need to rid my computer of these files?Is a computer something...
Tags: computer, BALTHOR, software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, tool, Service Pack 2
Discussion threads 2007-02-21
Adding options to the Send To menu in Windows 2000 Pro
IF I COULD PUT MY OWN FOLDER IN SEND TO---Makes you sort of wish that you could get your hands on Windows design.
Tags: BALTHOR, Send-to, windows, software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000
Discussion threads 2007-02-12
Anti-Virus software is available for Microsoft Windows Vista
WHY DOESN'T MICROSOFT JUST END VIRUS?Surely the sum and total of the intellects at Microsoft could end virus forever.
Tags: Microsoft Corp., BALTHOR, security, software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Anti-Virus Software, antivirus
Discussion threads 2007-02-12
Required reboot reference list for Windows 2000 Server
I NEVER LIKED REBOOTINGWhy would you have to reboot anyways?The information just goes someplace in the computer.I'm seeing reboot as a virus.
Tags: reBOOT, BALTHOR, windows, software, hardware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, server
Discussion threads 2007-02-12
Windows Vista
FOR iPOD YOU HAVE TO BE A COMPUTER MASTERClicking this stuff in would be heart pounding for most."I thought that computers would be really automatic"."I did not know that you needed a computer for iPod to work".How else?How else did you plan on getting the music or files onto the...
Tags: Apple iPod, computer, BALTHOR, software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2007-02-09
Using remote control in Windows 2000 Server
WHAT WOULD YOU EXPECT TO SEE WITH THIS KIND OF NETWORKING?Shared folders is one.A folder that is common to all computers on the network.This is assuming that you went through all of the steps required to set up a network with shared folders.I copy a file in to my computer's...
Tags: shared folder, computer, BALTHOR, networking, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, desktop, server, Shared Folders
Discussion threads 2007-02-05

Additional Resources

The Windows Registry has a long history of problems
What's the best way to handle the Windows Registry?In Classics Rock, http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/classic-tech/?p=129I pointed out that there have been problems with the Windows Registry ever since Microsoft created it in Windows 3.x. The idea was to solve the problem of having tons of INI files, but in some ways, the registry...
Tags: cleaner, BIOS, Windows registry
Discussion threads 2008-05-05
Video: Investigate RAM problems with Vista's Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
What's the most common cause of system instability?In the following IT Dojo video, I demonstrate how to investigate possible RAM problems with the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool, included in Vista.Original blog post:http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/itdojo/?p=191But, bad RAM is only one potential cause of system instability. Failing hard drives, over-heating processors, poorly written drivers,...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, video, RAM, memory, tool, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2008-11-24
Utalize your system running Windows Vista using a 'asdfgh Keyboard'
May as well keep with all the useless Vista blogs and forums that keep popping up around here lately.I strongly suggest even non Microsoft users try a 'asdfgh Keyboard'. Rated number 1 input device for personal computing.I can say 100% it is the right tool for the job of...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, Balthor, Microsoft Windows Vista, qwerty, keyboard
Discussion threads 2008-02-22
What Windows Vista might have been
Windows Vista could have been much betterCheck out the video I posted in Classics Rock:http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/classic-tech/?p=130It shows a Longhorn concept video from PDC 2003 showing what was planned for what became Windows Vista. The concept looks great. What we have now, well... not so much.Microsoft wound up junking a lot of...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Corp., Win-FS, Microsoft Windows, computer, video
Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs
Good choice for the massesDell picked a good choice for an alternate to Vista. Ubuntu is very easy to use and although the Gnome desktop app is a bit lacking, it works great and is functional. What surprised me was the ability to browse a MS network with no problem...
Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Dell Computer Corp., mrpjb, Linux PC, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, KDE, Linux, Ubuntu, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice, GNOME, desktop
Discussion threads 2007-05-01
Investigate RAM problems with Vista's Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Have you tested your RAM lately? Ever?Do you think that you may have bad RAM chips? Have you used the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to troubleshoot RAM problems before? If so, what were the results?RAM test voltage?The RAM voltage is probably adjustable in the BIOS.I can turn a RAM chip...
Tags: Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, RAM voltage, RAM, Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool, Windows Memory Diagnostic, Windows Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM Problem, Ubuntu, tool
Discussion threads 2008-10-01
Classic Tip: The Novell Client for Windows 9x (Now available in Vista flavor!)
Download VB and whip out an exeWhat's a bin file or a bios4.rom file?What in the world is System 32?I think that it would be necessary to commune with the diety himself before software writing.Microsoft could define the function for every file type in their site but---killer apps---hack some code---swimmin...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Novell Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2008-03-17
Businesses can still buy new Dell and HP computers with Windows XP Pro
Dragged kicking and screaming to Vista?Dell and HP are selling select, business computers loaded with Windows XP Professional. Customers can have Windows XP preinstalled and get a DVD to upgrade to Vista when they are ready.You read more about the programs in my IT Dojo blog post:http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/itdojo/?p=145In a recent discussion,...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), computer, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.
Discussion threads 2008-07-03
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