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| Deployment of Windows 2003 servers | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I hope you will be doing well. I am planning to install windows 2003 server in my head office and 4 ...
A: I highly doubt you need multiple forests. In fact, I highly doubt you need multiple trees. It ...
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| GPO | 8/2/2008 |
Q: How to give permission to User for opening only specific application like "MS-office,MS ...
A: There are two ways, using: 1. Software Restriction Policies 2. Don't run specified Windows ...
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| dhcp in workgroup | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i am trying to deploy a dhcp server on our server with 2003 windows OS.this server is part of a ...
A: the first thing I would check is to see if their are any event logs and troubleshoot accordingly. ...
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| Computer Login too slow | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Tim I have maintain Windows 2000 server domain based thirty(30) Windows XP Professional ...
A: Obviously there could be a large number of reasons why logons are slow. However, in my experience ...
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| IP Addresses | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a "dumb" question. We are getting an installation at our office from a company called Logix. ...
A: For the purposes of this conversation, use the following analogy: IP addresses are like mailing ...
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| Network Share Printer Always Disconnected | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Tim My company has a small network and it has 15 Pc's and two printer. Two computer is ...
A: Windows XP pro only allows 10 concurrent connections for any share(home only allows for 5). So if ...
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| windows 2003 server | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have questions about active directory win 2003 server. I was wondering if you can provide some ...
A: Here are my answers to your questions: 1. Multiple domains can be used for several reasons, most ...
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| firewall | 5/25/2008 |
Q: i have like 20 pcs and a linksys router wag 3ooN ,and i am planning to add to this network a dell ...
A: You could try to use parental controls in Internet Explorer, but that is a LOT of work to manage. ...
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| workgroup question | 4/28/2008 |
Q: If I have a workgroup network running windows xp professional can I alter any user accounts or add a ...
A: You understood correctly. Peer-to-peer networks are NOT easy to manage, unless you utilize the Guest ...
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| Networking 2 XP Computers | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have 2 xp computers and can not get access to either one. When I try to access I get error saying ...
A: You did not mention if you verified that File and Printer Sharing is enabled. I would definitely ...
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| dial up networking | 4/24/2008 |
Q: My backup computer with OS Win 98Se uses dial up to connect to the net. I recently got a message ...
A: Well, if you don't mind ranting, you came to the right place! Re: If Vista crashed 3 times in 3 ...
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| workgroup question | 4/24/2008 |
Q: If I have a workgroup network running windows xp professional can I alter any user accounts or add a ...
A: Feedback: Hello Lesamurai, I noticed that you provided less than perfect feedback (score wise) so I ...
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| dial up networking | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My backup computer with OS Win 98Se uses dial up to connect to the net. I recently got a message ...
A: Windows 98? Seriously? Even for a backup, that system should not be on the internet! Yikes! Ok, ...
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| Regarding permissions | 4/10/2008 |
Q: This is with regard to Windows XP,2003 server folder permission 'A' is a shared drive on a network. ...
A: Simplest solution: Set the Share permissions on B folder to exclude the user Then setup a new ...
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| Can see files on one computer, but not the other? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: i have 2 computers, 1 downstairs, 1 upstairs, connected via router. Both running XP SP2, direct ...
A: Whoa! Calling out the other experts to see if I accept the challenge, eh? (wink, wink) How ...
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| Can see files on one computer, but not the other? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: i have 2 computers, 1 downstairs, 1 upstairs, connected via router. Both running XP SP2, direct ...
A: First thing that comes to mind is firewalls. Do you have a firewall enabled on the computer ...
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| Active Directory/MS Exchange 2003 setup | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I'm a fellow IT guru, but my least amount of knowledge is in the actual setup of domains/DNS/etc... ...
A: Using a hosted service is a viable option to save costs, however, running intensive server ...
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| VPN Connection | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have problem when I connect via cisco vpn or windows vpn connection. Actually the connection of ...
A: Which internal network? The one your PC is wired to or the corporate office's internal network? You ...
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| outlook express 6 backup | 3/22/2008 |
Q: h r u. i have computer in my office. there is outlook express 6 in my computer due to some file ...
A: There are many different ways to backup your data in the state it is currently in. My suggested ...
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| IP network printer connection | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a rude printer that will only communicate with half of my network. I'm not sure what other ...
A: There are many other questions that need to be answered, such as: 1. Are all devices on the same IP ...
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| Wireless internet down | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I'm working with my HPdv6000 edition with Windows Vista... BOOM. Wireless all the sudden stops ...
A: You most likely have a year of support if your system is less than a year old. I would contact HP ...
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| Wireless internet down | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I'm working with my HPdv6000 edition with Windows Vista... BOOM. Wireless all the sudden stops ...
A: Let me preface my response by saying this sounds like you are having more of an overall Windows ...
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| remote desktop connection | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have an ADSL access point modem at my home that Valid IP address is assigned on it. Also two PCs ...
A: Here's what I can offer: The simplest solution would be to use GoToMyPC.com or another service. ...
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| Do I need a router or switch or both ?! | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I am setting up an Internet Cafe down in Costa Rica. There will be about 10 computers and ...
A: If you are not using wireless, then you need to be concerned about the number of ports available for ...
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| Traditional Network Access for Residents | 2/21/2008 |
Q: From what I know if we want to access internet nowdays, we use WI-Fi, but in the past how do we ...
A: How you access the internet is impacted soley by the available interent access options provided in ...
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| Managing internet cafe | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I'm planinig to establish an internet cafe of 4 computers. My worry is how I'm going to manage the ...
A: Interesting question. In order to prevent your clients from downloading specific types of data, you ...
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| Home Network | 1/29/2008 |
Q: "Hello I have a desktop with windows xp connected to a linksys broadband router and have two laptops ...
A: Without knowing the version of Windows XP (home, media center or professional) I can only assume you ...
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| SID | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Tim Hello, Where can I find a SID of my computer? (Manually, not using a software) Thanks, Mark
A: Several methods to get the SID: 1. Query AD using an LDAP call for the ObjectSID 2. Script out the ...
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| Sharing internet | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have internet connection through LAN and i want to share internet with my friend through wireless, ...
A: By stating "i assume the former" I meant I assume you wish to run in a peer-to-peer setup, which ...
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| Sharing internet | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have internet connection through LAN and i want to share internet with my friend through wireless, ...
A: First, you need to get all your computers on the same wireless network. Though you did not mention ...
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| Internet Exployer problem | 1/21/2008 |
Q: When I ahve more than one tab open and wish to close one, no matter what I do, IE goes completely ...
A: If you have tabbed browsing (there is only one window, but multiple tabs to view multiple sites) ...
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| Internet Exployer problem | 1/19/2008 |
Q: When I ahve more than one tab open and wish to close one, no matter what I do, IE goes completely ...
A: I take it you are not closing the red X at the top right of IEs title bar, but instead are just ...
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| HOW TO ENTER NETWORK SYSTEM DRIVE WITH OUT SHARING AND PERMISION | 1/16/2008 |
Q: HOW TO ENTER NETWORK SYSTEM DRIVE WITH OUT SHARING AND PERMISION PLEASE ANSWER ME
A: Since you have not provided any specifics (such as OS, drive format, etc.), I can only assume you ...
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| WIFI problems | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a livebox which provides internet connection to me. It is supposed to have WIFI already ...
A: If the drivers are installed you can configure it with either the Windows Wireless Zero ...
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| Windows network | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have workgroup of 70 computers in windows 2000 environment, since last few days my problem is I am ...
A: Niken, AH the wonderful computer browser service! What a pain in the rear it can be. Here is the ...
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| mail server aaa server | 1/9/2008 |
Q: i am a nepali, honestly telling i am using pirated win2003 server. ( all over here people use such) ...
A: Please note, you should not post that you are using pirated software, as you will find that honest ...
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| Adding an XP workstation to a current roaming network | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am cureently running a roaming network off of a windows 2000 server. I have 25 computers that all ...
A: Roaming profiles is a area I never really got into, so I am unfortunately not going to be of much ...
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| WIFI problems | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a livebox which provides internet connection to me. It is supposed to have WIFI already ...
A: Livebox? Sorry, but I do not know what livebox is. A google search says it might be a router. If ...
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| Xbox360 In-game networking | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I own an Xbox360 and I play many online games such as Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4. I usually get a ...
A: I am sorry, but I am not a gamer and have no experience with the Xbox gaming console. If your ...
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| cannot connect to internet | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Tim, I have a pravillion 9000 HP laptop. The router is working and is connected correctly but I ...
A: Here's what I can offer: 1. Can you test the internet connection/setup using another PC? - Hook up ...
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