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Understand Compatibility Issues and why some Apps Fail on Windows 7
Before you deploy Windows 7, you should understand how some applications may break on the new OS....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/18/2009
Get to Know Robocopy for More Powerful File Management
Dragging files between folders with Windows Explorer is fine for some tasks, but when it comes to...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/17/2009
Use Local Security Policy to customize UAC behavior
FInd out how you can use Local Security Policies in Windows 7 to modify the behavior of User Account...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/16/2009
Use Natural Language to Search your Windows 7 System
Did you know Windows Search supports natural language? If you don’t fancy Boolean formulations, you...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/15/2009
What’s New for Security in Windows 7
Windows 7 includes some important improvements for securing the desktop. Here's a quick overview of...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/14/2009
Remove Personal metadata from Files to Protect Your Privacy
Metadata within a file can tell a lot about you. Cameras record data about when a picture was taken....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/11/2009
Follow TechNet Tips on our site, our blog, Twitter, Facebook, and via RSS
Now that we're publishing daily tips again, we wanted to make it easy for you to follow -- and share...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/10/2009
Navigate Windows Explorer More Quickly with These Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn more than a dozen keyboard shortcuts designed to help you navigate Windows Explorer more...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/10/2009
Assign a Program or Process to a Specific CPU running on Windows 7
If you have a dual-core or multiprocessor system, you can assign a process to a specific processor....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/09/2009
Understand and Control Startup Apps with the System Configuration Utility
Having too many startup programs can make your system take longer to start and it can waste memory....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/08/2009
Remove a program from the Recommended Programs on the Open With dialog
Here's a simple Registry edit that lets you control what applications Windows 7 will include on the...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/07/2009
Dig Deep into your system with Dedicated System Information Tools in Windows 7
For an exhaustive inventory of system configuration details, Windows 7 offers three tools that...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/04/2009
Understand how to use the Windows Firewall Profiles on Different Networks
The firewall in Windows 7 maintains different network location types for different networks. Here’s...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/03/2009
How to Restore Data to Windows 7 that you Backed Up on Windows XP
Windows 7 cannot open or restore files backed up in the format used by Windows XP Backup. But your...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/02/2009
Tip: Configure Windows 7 to Run Legacy Apps in a Virtualized Windows XP Environment
Windows XP Mode is an optional download for Windows 7 that lets you run applications that might not...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 12/01/2009
Tip: Create a Multiboot System for Windows 7
Want to install Windows 7 on a system, but leave the previous Windows installation in place? Follow...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 11/30/2009
Tip of the Day Returns: Share Your Windows 7 Tips
TechNet Magazine is about to relaunch its popular "Tip of the Day" feature. And we're kicking off...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 11/29/2009
Tip of the Day -- Share your Windows 7 Tips and Tricks
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Author: Matt Graven Date: 11/29/2009
Geek of all Trades: Control Network Access Using DHCP Enforcement
NAP monitors the health of specified computers when they attempt to connect to a network and...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/30/2009
A Month of Windows Server 2008 Tips - Week 4
Use Windows PowerShell to Manage Virtual Machines Here are a few examples of how you can use Windows...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/29/2009
A Month of Windows Server 2008 Tips - Week 3
Disabling an Unused Part of Group Policy Objects One way to disable a policy is to disable an unused...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/29/2009
Common SQL Server Security Issues and Solutions
In the August 2008 issue of TechNet Magazine, Paul Randal wrote an article Top Tips for Effective...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/29/2009
Forefront Security
Microsoft Forefront is designed to deliver an integrated security solution that makes it much easier...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/28/2009
PKI Enhancements in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 introduce PKI enhancements that greatly improve the deployment...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/27/2009
An Introduction to Security in Windows 7
Windows 7 includes many new features and enhancements to help improve security. In the May...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/24/2009
SPECIAL: Online-Only Green Issue of TechNet Magazine
To celebrate Earth Day (and the one-year anniversary of our Sustainable Computing column), we've...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/22/2009
New Windows 7 Learning Material
The Microsoft Learning team has come out with a great series of bite-sized “Learning Snacks” to help...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/21/2009
Are you on the ServerQuest Leaderboard?
A few weeks ago, we mentioned the release of the latest edition of ServerQuest, the retro-style...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/20/2009
Utility Spotlight: Two for You
We’ve got two free utilities this month, both designed to make the life of an IT pro a little easier...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/17/2009
Exchange 2010 Beta is Here!
Read all about it on Ian Hameroff’s blog! World, Meet Exchange 2010...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/15/2009
A Month of Windows Server 2008 Tips - Week 2
This month, TechNet Magazine is running a month of Windows Server 2008 tips, posting a new tip every...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/10/2009
A Month of Windows Server 2008 Tips - Week 1
This month, TechNet Magazine is running a month of Windows Server 2008 tips, posting a new tip every...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/09/2009
High Performance Computing in the Real World
Windows HPC Server 2008 was designed specifically for use in compute-intensive environments, which...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/09/2009
THe IT Pro as Video Game Hero
Who wouldn’t want to appear in their own video game? Well, now it’s possible. We’re excited to...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/07/2009
Stay Connected with Office Communicator Web Access
Office Communicator Web Access is a messaging client that requires nothing more than a Web browser....
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/07/2009
Blog Tales: Cleaning up the Default MP
The default management pack that ships with OpsMgr 2007 is used to store very specific information...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/01/2009
Export, Compare, and Synchronize Active Directory Schemas
Each Active Directory forest has its own schema, which defines the objects and attributes that the...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/31/2009
A Month of Exchange Server 2007 Tips - Week 4
This month, TechNet Magazine is running a month of Exchange Server 2007 tips. Here's what we...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/31/2009
How Voice Conferencing Powers OCS 2007 R2
Office Communications Server 2007 provides very powerful and flexible conferencing capabilities. In...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/28/2009
Utility Spotlight: RichCopy
More than two years ago, TechNet Magazine Editor-in-Chief Josh Hoffman wrote about a great little...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/26/2009
A Month of Exchange Server 2007 Tips - Week 3
This month, TechNet Magazine is running a month of Exchange Server 2007 tips, posting a new tip...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/25/2009
A Month of Exchange Server 2007 Tips - Week 2
This month, TechNet Magazine is running a month of Exchange Server 2007 tips, posting a new tip...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/25/2009
What’s New in Internet Explorer 8
Chances are pretty good you heard about the release of Internet Explorer 8 last week. Maybe you...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/24/2009
Internet Explorer 8 Is Now Available
Internet Explorer 8 has been released. You can download the new version at...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/19/2009
April 2009 Issue of TechNet Magazine Now Available Online
The April 2009 issue of TechNet Magazine is now available online. In this issue, we introduce you to...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/18/2009
A Month of Exchange Server 2007 Tips - Week 1
This month, TechNet Magazine is running a month of Exchange Server 2007 tips, posting a new tip...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/10/2009
Geek of All Trades: Tools of the Trade
More free utilities! Being a systems administrator can be difficult, but whether your organization...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/10/2009
Utility Spotlight: Screenrecorder
Free and Fun—Make your own screencast! Whether you are having problems yourself getting something to...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/06/2009
Blog Tales: WSUS clients install updates properly but don’t send any status reports back to the server
Welcome to the first edition of our new Blog Tales column. Every month we’ll search far and wide to...
Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/04/2009