Windows Tip Sheet


Home Sweet Home Home Home

If you're crazy enough to connect your multihomed DC to a DMZ, here's how to do it.

When the Firewall Burns

Troubleshoot your Windows Firewall with these key tips.

Can I Get a DRM with That?

Maintain exact control over user access to information through digital rights management, but be prepared to explain its complex licensing structure.

What Sort of Admin Are You?

You'll know if you've been doing your job keeping systems in check with this nifty command prompt trick.

.NET Security Woes

Network executables and DLLs must enter .NET Framework's zones of trust for them to work right.

Remote Registry, Unscripted

Query a registry remotely with this neat trick that involves no script at all.

Decommissioning Domain Controllers

Even after removing your old DCs, the event logs might be lying about. Here's how to kick them out.

"Clean" and Mean PowerShell Sessions

Another Profile Tip: Load PowerShell without all those extra doodads to get in the way.

Do More with More

Where a batch file might seem just a bit over the top, try this nifty trick with the More command.

Managing Offline Files

Take command with CSC and Group Policy.

A Window of Opportunity

Configure the time for new password changes to take effect in SP1.

All-Knowing CMD Service Management

Not ready for PowerShell's Get-Service cmdlet? Get to know SC.exe, which can almost read your mind.

Automate Conversion of Your DCs Into GCs

Speed up DC deployment with a simple GC script.

ISOs -- Getting Your Valuable Time Back

Archiving files are a pain in the you-know-where. Save time making ISO images.

Make a New Year's Resolution with Scrnres

Output the screen resolutions for your network's computers with a simple admin tool.