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Comment on Internet Explorer Collection – Use multiple IE versions at the same time – Why I hate open web standards by bobbrown

bobbrown — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:52:01 +0000

Sounds like the current state of digital video.

I hate Quicktime and RealPlayer because they have grabbed a share of the market and strong-armed users to install their adware.

Comment on Three ways to reset a Windows Vista admin password by kevin

kevin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:07:03 +0000

I have downloaded windows password key 8.0. It is a very quick and useful utility for resetting passwords. It not only supports XP, 2000, and NT, I have personally tested it with Vista Home Premium and Ultimate. It works perfectly to reset any local user account to a blank password.
Just an easy to use bootable CD/DVD . It can also be used on a USB Flash Drive. http://www.lostwindowspassword.com/

Comment on Some more thoughts about the Windows 7 taskbar, a.k.a. Superbar by xixixao (also Michael)

xixixao (also Michael) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:51:13 +0000

Thank you for this article because I am thinking a lot about the new taskbar too and the way I handle everyday use of it. I have it set now to never combine (from combine when full, actually testing this right now) and small icons. As you, I also dont really like the thumbnails, they are just way too slow, and more difficult to control with a touchpad. But I have an answer for your question for Fred. It would be very useful (and it actually works for some programs, so I think it is really a matter of the programs, not windows taskbar, but who knows – exp. WMC) because Id like to check for the current state of a program. Especially when using just one small 1280×800 display, it is very difficult to have many windows open next to each other and still see what’s happening in more than two of them . But what I really think would be useful for me is to have the small icons, several of one program next to each other, or even separated, without the labels. That would be probably the way I’d go when there is a lot of windows open (and I read you’re struggling at that time too). Then I’d probably use the whole taksbar differently, moving the icons of single windows around, so I’d have for example firefox window with youtube next to msn windows (their icons on the takbar) and on the right my “work” windows. There is more I can imagine concerning this concept but maybe that’s just my specific view. And what about tabs vs. windows?

Comment on FREE: CCleaner – Improve Windows performance by removing unnecessary files and registry entries by Migration Expert Zone

Migration Expert Zone — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:16:05 +0000

Great call. I always think of this as an end-user tool, but obviously it’s a great tool for admins as well. And as an earlier commenter noted, CCleaner does give you the option of a Registry backup.

Comment on GPInventory: Group Policy inventory and WMI queries by nikos P

nikos P — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:54:48 +0000

Yes i know this works,but i checked with Microsoft and they indicated that it is a known bug in gpinventory.

Thanks

Comment on GPInventory: Group Policy inventory and WMI queries by G

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:31:49 +0000

Try the Query menu / Run query item instead!

Comment on FREE: CCleaner – Improve Windows performance by removing unnecessary files and registry entries by Wayne Ziemer

Wayne Ziemer — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:14:33 +0000

I use this program all the time when users at work complain that their machines run a bit slow. I have it setup to store its settings in an INI file and then publish it out on a share. I do this so that I can un-tick some of the cleaner options (recent documents and such, users seem to freak out when their recent document list dissapears). I love the fact that it does not require an install and that settings can be stored locally. I’ve been using this since version 1.(something) and its always been fantastic!

Comment on FREE: CCleaner – Improve Windows performance by removing unnecessary files and registry entries by eraH

eraH — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:40:47 +0000

When you use the registry cleaning function, you are asked if you want to backup changes to the registry, which saves a .reg file for you.
Having said that, I’ve never had problems using the registry cleaning feature on any of my XP machines.

Comment on Seven disadvantages of server virtualization by rakesh

rakesh — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:31:01 +0000

i thank u a lot for publishing this..
this really helped to know the actual cons of virt

Comment on Convert Windows Server 2008 to Windows Workstation 2008? by Steven taub

Steven taub — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:37:20 +0000

Question. If i convert to a server 2008 from server to workstation, will I be able to administer Sharepoint, if it’s on the same Desktop

Comment on The second worst new feature of Windows Vista by Dan

Dan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:07:11 +0000

Well, W7 is now out, and this “feature” still has not been fixed.
To me, this is proof that MS must run MACs or Linux systems on all their end user desktops.
Effin morons.

Comment on Windows Server 2008: Terminal Services new features – Part 1 by Daniele

Daniele — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:48:43 +0000

Hello,
I have a application the require an authentication by smart card.

If I remote this application on TS 2008, is support a usb smart card install locally on the client?

Tks,
Daniele

Comment on How to add a Windows 7 VHD to Vista’s boot manager menu by stylemessiah

stylemessiah — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:13:16 +0000

@7
I think most people will go with a solution that doesnt cost $39.95 …

Got shares in it have you? Or just work for them?

Comment on How to Setup Remote Desktop with Windows 7 by Martin

Martin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:08:50 +0000

How would I enter the adress of my host computer if it was behind a router/firewall?

so, for example : 26.227.27.225 would be my router IP
and my PC would be 168.198.0.196

I think it triggers through the port 3389 (that i have read) and that it’s also possible to change that port no if required (for example when using port-forwarding options on the router)

What should be what i’m writting down so it works?

Comment on Windows 7: 64-bit or 32-bit? Memory and performance by John

John — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:36:06 +0000

What happens if I load windows xp7-x64 not -x32 on a computer using only 2g ddr2 ram?

Comment on Application Virtualization products – the complete list by saurin

saurin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:47:58 +0000

We are using graphone’s go-global, its very nice and easy to use.

Comment on Seven reasons why skipping Windows 7 is not a good idea – Part 2 by Michael Pietroforte

Michael Pietroforte — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:48:26 +0000

Thanks. I like to write controversial articles. So it is understandable that you don’t agree with everything.

Comment on Windows 7 Taskbar Reviewed by James

James — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:10:56 +0000

I hated it at first due to the “Show Desktop” being misplaced. I have since found a way to move back next to the start orb. Frankly I was tired of accidently launching the program beside the orb expecting show desktop.

Comment on Seven reasons why skipping Windows 7 is not a good idea – Part 2 by David

David — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:27:10 +0000

Nah thanks… not enough of a fanboy! (i’m an MCSE when @ work but a penguin @ home!)

btw, great work on your blog. I don’t always agree with your views but its always worth reading!

Comment on Seven reasons why skipping Windows 7 is not a good idea – Part 2 by Michael Pietroforte

Michael Pietroforte — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:31:47 +0000

Maybe Microsoft should hire you then.