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Computers Near Me

W2K has a very useful facility("Computers Near Me")to display the computers on the local lan.Can this facility be added to XP which does not have it?. Going via "My Network Places/Entire network/Microsoft Windows Network" takes minutes.(Why is this search so sloooow?) I know that links can be...

Tags: browse, Computers Near, DWORD Value, lan, Microsoft Windows 2000, network, networking, REG_DWORD 0x00000001, software, stuart_ray@..., windows, xp

Discussion threads 2007-01-11

disable internet explorer properties

Can anyone tell me how to disable the properties for IE 6? The old trick of renaming the inetclp.cpl file doesn't seem to want to work on this version.ThanksThe easiest thing to use is group polocies(gpedit.msc). If for some reason this is not applicable then you can manually...

Tags: Disable, DWORD Value, jthibodeau, Microsoft Internet Explorer, registry, REG_DWORD 0x00000001, windows

Q&A 2005-05-11

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

Disable or make floppy drive read only

Is there a registry edit to either disable or make the floppy drive read only.I know the registry edit to hide drives, but this is no good, I need it either disabled or Read only.You will probably have to disable it in the BIOS and set an admin password for...

Tags: Data, Data Type, DWORD Value, floppy disk, floppy drive, floppy drive read only, REG_DWORD, Sprocket, Value, Value at Risk, Value Data, Value Name, windows, Windows 2000/XP

Q&A 2004-12-13

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

Download this alpha test as a preformatted handout

Save time. Download thepreformatted, ready-to-print version of this FastAnswerhandout. The next time this problem arises in yourorganization, simply print and distribute the file directly to end usersor members of your IT staff.The ProblemInternet Explorer (5.01) and above openshyperlinks from e-mail messages, Office or proprietary applications, and otherprograms within existing Internet...

Tags: Click Internet Options, DWORD Value, handout, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Technical articles 2004-06-01

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

Talking Shop: Use the Registry Editor to take control of your users' desktops

Use the Windows registry to gain more control over what users do and to make the system easier to use.Wouldn’t you like to have more control over what the user has access to on your network? Of course you would, and in this article I will show you how to...

Tags: Operating systems, desktop, Dallas Releford, Microsoft Windows, Start Menu, DWORD Value, Registry Editor, registry

Technical articles 2000-08-08

Additional Resources

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

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

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