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- Lock wallpaper AFTER BGInfo runs
- I'm looking for a way to stop users from changing their desktop wallpapers. I've thought about using a group policy to prevent this, but I still want to allow BGInfo to paint the hostname, IP address and current user info on the screen. BGinfo runs either from a login script...
- Tags: Desktops, jprice@..., BGInfo
- Discussion threads 2007-07-23
- looking for tool previous mentioned on TechRepub.
- A while ago I found a program that you could install on a server or desktop that would gather all of the system info so that you could use it as a background on your desktop. Does anyone have any idea what the program is called or where can I...
- Tags: Desktops, rmorain, tool, BGInfo
- Discussion threads 2007-06-12
- BGInfo Error
- Hi, does anyone know anything obout BGInfo?Scenario is:Have 2 Web servers which i access through Remote Desktop. Web1 is live system, Web2 is secondary server.On Friday we did some windows updates on Web2, had users test, then on Monday we switched IP addresses so now the users are actually using...
- Tags: Shellbot, BGInfo Error, windows, software, hardware, web server, error, bginfo, Web2
- Discussion threads 2007-02-14
- Keeping track of multiple Windows XP computers with BGInfo
- been using this a lot ;-)Actually, ALL the boxes in my shop have the BGInfo script in the Startup folder. That way, when somebody is calling the helpdesk, they know what machine to VNC to, as the script pastes all the key info (OS version, hostname, IP, free space, boot...
- Tags: BgInfo, computer, it management, kvm, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, windows, Wyrmlord
- Discussion threads 2007-01-11
- Keeping track of multiple Windows XP computers with BGInfo
- Working with multiple Windows XP computers from the same screen? Clear up potential confusion by using BGInfo, or Background Information. Greg Shultz explains the benefits of this free program. Do you regularly work with multiple computers using a Keyboard Video Mouse KVM switch? If so, you know that...
- Tags: BGInfo, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Greg Shultz, PRODUCTIVITY, computer, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2007-01-10
- Simplify server identification with this Windows Server 2003 registry tweak
- Very cool tipCool and useful tip - thanks!Works on Windows 2000 and XP tooI've been using this hack to identify PC and Win2k server names too.Another OptionI have used BGInfo in the past on the servers, serves the same purpose and also gives you additional info on screen.Can this...
- Tags: BgInfo, computer, hardware, jason@..., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, MS BGinfo, registry, server, Very Cool, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-08-02
- Need to display security classification on monitor
- I have a need to display a security classification on the display window for all users of a windows 2000 pro pc.When any user logs into the PC, a small block of bold text OR a small image displaying CONFIDENTIAL should appear and stay on the screen regardless what application...
- Tags: BgInfo, classification, monitor, security, security classification, shawnj985@..., windows
- Discussion threads 2006-01-26
- BGInfo is one of my favorite free admin tools
- When it comes to free admin utilities, BGInfo is one of my favorites. It's small. It doesn't take a lot of resources. And did I mention that it was free? Scott Lowe recently did a tip on BGInfo in TechRepublic's Windows Server 2003 newsletter, which refreshed my memory about this great...
- Tags: Tool, BGInfo, Servers, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Hiner
- Blog posts 2005-08-29
- Quickly identify servers with the BGInfo utility
- WINMSDWhy not type winmsd in a run box or at a command prompt and not bother downloading and running another utility to do the same thing.yup. I know were all lazy, but this one's a little much.background-I have a Group policy that sets the backgrounds on my servers to...
- Tags: BgInfo, hardware, server, serverS, toreador, windows, Winmsd
- Discussion threads 2005-08-17
- Quickly identify servers with the BGInfo utility
- How many times have you had to quickly find some pertinent information about a system, such as IP address, volume sizes, service pack level, or processor type? Sysinternals' free BGInfo utility makes this process much easier. In this Windows Server 2003 tip, Scott Lowe introduces you to BGInfo and tells...
- Tags: BGInfo, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Corporate communications, server, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Desktop, Microsoft Windows Server, IP, Sysinternals, IP Address, Service Pack, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Technical articles 2005-08-16
- Check system uptime and other statistics in Windows NT
- I prefer BGINFOI like BGinfo - displays all the same info right on the screen - especially useful for dealing with multiple servers on a KVM.
- Tags: BgInfo, blarman, hardware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT
- Discussion threads 2005-04-07
- Admin resource: Use the right tools to manage your network
- To be an effective network administrator, you don't have to be a scientific genius. And you don't have to memorize a bunch of obscure facts about hardware and software. Instead, you need to know two things:Where to find the appropriate solutions to technology problems when they ariseHow to use the...
- Tags: bandwidth, Big Brother, Jason Hiner MCSE, CCNA, network, server, tool
- Technical articles 2003-09-24
- Quickly manage systems over KVM with BgInfo
- Like most admins, you've probably walked up to a server connected to a KVM switch and either checked a setting or scratched your head in confusion, wondering why a certain application no longer appeared on the Start menu. Glancing down at the KVM switch, you notice that it's not on...
- Tags: BgInfo, desktop, desktop background, Scott Lowe MCSE, server
- Technical articles 2003-01-21
Additional Resources
- logon VBscript to run BGinfo
- What I'm looking for is a VBscript that I can use as a logon script in Group Policy to run BGinfo from Sysinternals. I have a batch script setup that works, but we block the CMD prompt for users in group policy, so the script doesn't run. I...
- Tags: Scripting languages, kevin@..., Microsoft VBScript, sLocalDir
- Discussion threads 2007-11-06
- Wallpeper with Server Specs
- Hi all,I've seen it on plenty of Servers but I have not looked into how it was generating the details.How do I setup my wallpaper so it will provide me with all the details of my Server?eg, CPU, RAM, Physical drives.Thanks,Samyouneed bginfo.exeit was available from sysinternals.try googling i cant remember...
- Tags: parlez vous anglais?, windows, software, hardware, server 2003, script, wallpaper, server
- Discussion threads 2007-01-31
- Use screen savers to keep track of multiple Windows XP computers
- I just use a wallpaperI have a different wallpaper for each server, created in MS Paint. Nothing fancy, just a colored background with the server name in big characters. While it takes a couple of minutes to set one up, in the long run it beats having to...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Palmetto, Microsoft Windows, screensaver, computer, server
- Discussion threads 2007-04-18
- database path
- is it possible to run BGINFO using a batch, script... and to collect data on the same database(like a BG.xls). Like the at desk "file database bg.xls" but not manually. This is really a super tools,thanks for the paper!
- Tags: database, aazencott@...
- Discussion threads 2007-01-11
- 10 Windows XP tips and tools to simplify your work
- Whether you're trying to iron out problems with users' systems or you just want to optimize your own PC, these tips will help you work more efficiently with Windows XP. Learn how to launch System Restore from a command prompt when XP goes belly up, customize the Start menu's pinned...
- Tags: Tool, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2007-03-27
- DESIGN SPECS READOUT ?
- Is there a way to access "as built" specs readout on a unknown windows cpu ? (speed/memory/etc)For "personal use" there are a number of free tools that will list a variety of system information items.Check out Belarc Advisor at www.belarc.comClick on Free Download.Also, Fresh Diagnose at www.freshdevices.comOne package that...
- Tags: POSTER, tool, PETERB@...
- Q&A 2006-01-20
- Use screen savers to keep track of multiple Windows XP computers
- If you use multiple Windows XP computers from a single monitor, here's how to work with the screen saver icon to avoid headaches and keep your systems straight. If you regularly work with multiple Windows XP computers using a Keyboard Video Mouse KVM switch, you...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Greg Shultz, PRODUCTIVITY, screensaver, computer, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2007-04-18
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