If you create a mapping on removable media, X:, change to X:\Folder1\Folder2\Folder3,
and delete the mapping with net use X: /d, when you remap X:, the beginning path is X:\Folder1\Folder2\Folder3
instead of X:\.
NOTE: This h...
A. When you open attachments, Outlook displays a dialog box that prompts you to either "Open it" or "Save it to disk". The dialog box also includes an "Always ask before opening this type of file" check box. If you clear this check box, Outlook...
I hate typing, specially when using my laptop, so I like to create shortened versions of frequently used commands.
In tip 1133, I created a Run alias.
To create a command alias, simply create a batch file...
I have scripted MMM.bat to return the 3 character abbreviation of the current month to a
call directed environment variable.
The syntax for using MMM.bat is:
call mmm yourvariable
NOTE: MMM.bat calls univdate.bat.
MMM.bat contain...
When you upgrade a computer, a server running Windows Server 2003 may rename your computer,
if your computer name cannot be validated.
This behavior would occur if you had a duplicate name on the network.
Solve this month's Windows Client problem, and you might win a prize! Email your solution (don't use an attachment) to challenge@winnetmag.com by June 26, 2003. You must include your full name, street mailing address, and phone number (all...
When you run Winnt32.exe from the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM to setup Windows Server 2003, the customary keyboard shortcut keys
do NOT appear?
For example, on the License Agreement dialog, you see:
I accept the agreement
I don't acce...
Windows Server, Windows >NET, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Microsoft MVP, Windows Registry,
Windows NT, Registry, Windows FAQ, Tip and Tricks, Microsoft Server MVP, Microsoft Windows Server MVP, Microsoft Windows Server,
Microsoft Wind...