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Run UAC restricted programs without the UAC prompt
Greg Shultz shows you how to create a task in Task Scheduler that will launch an application with the highest available privileges in Microsoft Windows Vista, and then he shows you how to create a shortcut to run that app anytime you want. by Greg Shultz
Tags: Task, UAC, Run, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Greg Shultz
Blog posts 2008-07-01
Explore new task scheduler triggers in Windows Server 2008
The task scheduler in Windows Server 2008 is quite different from what is in previous versions of Windows Server. The key elements to a scheduled task are triggers, actions, conditions, and settings. The triggers and actions area in Windows Server 2008 has an increased number of settings...
Tags: Task, Microsoft Windows Server, Trigger, Figure B, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-06-10
Creating variables in SQL Server 2005 Integration Services
SQL Server 2005 Integration Services SSIS is really well thought out in terms of how it supports user-created variables inside the packages you create. It is, however, not always that intuitive how to create, consume, and manipulate those variables. So I'm going to take my next couple of blog posts...
Tags: Task, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services, Variable, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Rex Baldazo
Blog posts 2008-04-14
Strategic thinking for tactical techs
As the IT Manager for a small business, I get to wear many hats. I perform a multitude of functions that would ordinarily be delegated to the staff in a larger company. Because most of those functions are tactical, I find that I spend very little time in...
Tags: Task, Job, Strategic Thinking, Help Desk, Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, Call Centers, It Operations, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management, Tim Malone
Blog posts 2008-04-09
Fighting procrastination when working independently
I love my job. I have several active clients, and I work part-time for each of them from the comfort of my home office. This arrangement provides great flexibility in managing my tasks and my life. But it has at least one pitfall: procrastination. ...
Tags: Task, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Chip Camden
Blog posts 2008-02-08
Create database maintenance plans in SQL Server 2005 using SSIS
In SQL Server 2005, database maintenance plans are almost entirely created using SQL Server 2005 Integration Services SSIS. Microsoft provides a useful wizard to guide you through the creation process, but you are not required to use the wizard. This article shows you how to create a...
Tags: Task, Database, Microsoft SQL Server, Goal, Backup, Index, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Maintenance Plan, User Database, SQL Server Profiler, Tim, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Tim Chapman
Blog posts 2007-12-03
Handle conditional data and data conversion using SQL Server 2005 Integration Services
Converting data and splitting data are at the core of almost any type of data application. This tutorial presents an example that details how to perform data conversion and conditional data splitting using SQL Server 2005 Integration Services SSIS. The example I will begin this example where I...
Tags: Task, Microsoft SQL Server, Field, CSV File, Grid, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Data, Data Type, Figure F Data Conversion, Data Set, Control Flow Example, Tim, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Tim Chapman
Blog posts 2007-10-19
Managing yourself through a challenge
I often write in this blog about managing others through problems or crises because it's part of the day-to-day experience as a manager/leader. But what about managing yourself? You've probably found yourself at some point faced with a project or task that you have to tackle, but for whatever reason...
Tags: Task, Certification, Quality, ITIL, Strategy, Security, Business Operations, It Services, Management, Ramon Padilla
Blog posts 2007-10-13
IBM introduces CoScripter to automate browser-based tasks
IBM's CoScripter, developed at the Almaden Research Center, helps automate repetitive tasks from the Web browser, much like what batch files do for the computer. A quote from the article at InternetNews: In one example, IBM said the task of preparing for...
Tags: Task, Web Browser, Tool, IBM Corp., CoScripter, Productivity, Web Browsers, Corporate Communications, Internet, Marketing, Arun Radhakrishnan
Blog posts 2007-09-26
Get a free copy of 'Infoquake'
Fantasy & Science Fiction magazine assistant editor John Joseph Adams AKA The Slush God points this out: David Louis Edelman, author of the kick-ass SF novel Infoquake [read my review], is giving away five signed copies of the novel to the people who best accomplish one of five tasks,...
Tags: Task, Copy, Blogging, Internet, Jay Garmon
Blog posts 2006-09-22
Task switching in Windows Vista
Alt-Tab w/ mouseThe first thing I noticed with the new Alt-Tab (Windows Flip now, I guess) was that you can now use the mouse pointer to select the window! This small feature will undoubtedly reduce the fatigue I get in my left hand from constant alt-tabbing. :-D
Tags: Task, Microsoft Windows, Alt-Tab, mouse, vista, windows flip, degauss@..., hardware, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2006-06-16
script to close a file on shutdown?
I have never written a script for Windows itself. I am somewhat familiar with VB script. What I want to do is have Windows end the process "WISPTIS.exe" before shutting down. I've noticed that if I don't end this process my computer won't shut down properly. a quick search shows...
Tags: adobe acrobat, GetObject, Logoff Script, script, Shutdown, Shutdown Scripts, task, Tink!, windows, windows xp, wisptis.exe
Discussion threads 2006-01-09
Do you encourage clients to perform certain tasks If so , what?
I have clients that feel they should perform task such as windows updates, What task do you encourage user to perform short of defrag, anti virus updates I feel that they should leave win updates to a professional that can repair any problem that may arise. Also on average keeping...
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Discussion threads 2005-11-16
How do I get Task ID
How do I get my own Task ID in VB6. (I know I can use Shell to start and retrieve one, I just want my own!)Check out the App objectUm... "Task ID"?App.ThreadID returns the thread ID.App.hInstance returns the instance handle. (Not very useful in Win32 - See Dan Appleman's "Visual...
Tags: Task
Discussion threads 2005-09-09
schedule task
may i know how to schedule a recurrence task to alert me on fix time everyday on outlook2003?i try to make it but it just alert me for one day only, the rest i need to remind by myself!thanks a lot!Okay, if I understand your question correctly here's what you...
Tags: Task
Q&A 2005-06-05
Quote of the Day -- 4/15/2005
"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble."-- Helen Keller by Jason Hiner
Tags: Task, Duty, Jason Hiner
Blog posts 2005-05-18
How to create shared Tasks in Outlook 2003
I have a MS outlook 2003 user who wants to create a shared tasks separate from her own tasks. By doing this, she wants someone else be able to view only this specific task. Any idea and help is wlc and will be much appreciated.ThankAs long as
Tags: e-mail, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook 2003, Task, Tasks, wutang74@...
Discussion threads 2005-05-04
6 key elements for better Task Management
If you build your Project Management house on a Task Management foundation, you've got a rock-solid approach to boosting your organization's productivity and completing strategic projects on time. Project Management is a valuable tool for helping organizations plan their projects and key initiatives. However, when built without...
Tags: Guest Contributor, Web Development Zone Newsletter, Task, Project, Team, Plan, Team Member, Team Management, Project Management, Management, It Operations, It service Management
Technical articles 2005-01-03
Outlook Find results dont match Filter
Windows XP SP1aOutlook XPA view - "detailed view", - is defined to with Filter to include "items where status equals to ‘not started', ‘in progress', and ‘waiting for someone else'." Tasks are displayed correctly when displaying all tasks. But when doing the Find, the displayed results also include Tasks with...
Tags: e-mail, FILTER, Microsoft Outlook, Net Designer, Task, Tasks
Q&A 2004-10-06
Easy Time Planner 1.2.0 (Windows)
Easy Time Planner implements method for efficiently managing personal time named the Eisenhower method. It is especially useful when working dependently or in multiple task environment. The tool helps to categorize tasks according to their importance and urgency and concentrate on really important tasks. Version 1.2.0 supports multiply user interface...
Tags: Task, Method, Gyrus Solutions, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software
Software downloads 2009-04-11


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