MS Office defaults when instlling via Group Policy
I recently created a packaged install of Office 2003 to assign to workstations. I created a .mst file with my specifications and deployed the package. Everything worked great except when I launch Word for the first time the computer prompts me for my Name and Initils. Is there a way to configure this to a [...]
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| May 29, 2008 12:09 PM
DataCenter,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
Development,
Management,
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Windows,
OS,
Patch management,
Security,
Servers,
SQL Server
0 pts.
Windows EFS encryption on an Excel file…
Here is the situation. I have a client who took an encrypted file from their workstation and put it on a file server. They then copied the file to a new laptop. The old workstation has been formatted. The problem is, the Excel file that was encryped locks up the computer anytime the user tries [...]
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| September 14, 2006 4:46 PM
DataCenter,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
Development,
Management,
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Windows,
Networking,
OS,
Security,
Servers,
SQL Server
0 pts.
Migrating Server Profiles
I have a Windows Server 2000 Citrix server and I need to upgrade to Server 2003. I want to minimize the impact to users so I would like to move their windows profiles from the 2000 server to the 2003 server. Microsoft makes the User State Migration Toolkit, but it only shows it as supporting [...]
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| September 12, 2006 2:35 PM
DataCenter,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
Management,
Microsoft Windows,
OS,
Security,
Servers,
SQL Server
0 pts.
how to replace motherboards without loosing installed XP or 2000.
Somebody out there must have figured out a reliable method of replacing a dead motherboard without loosing installed XP or 2000. Preferably a way that doesn’t include matching the old motherboard (or its chipset). I am tired of seeing the “blue screen of death” or the “NT loader not found” message. SOMEBODY HELP!
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| November 20, 2009 10:45 PM
configuration,
Desktop management applications,
Hardware,
Interoperability,
Microprocessors,
Microsoft Systems Management Server,
Microsoft Windows,
patching,
PEN testing,
Platform Security,
Software,
Tech support,
vulnerability management
0 pts.
0 pts.
Installation and updates
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here….need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory…..single domain….approx. 100 client computers…..one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates remotely without going to each machine. My progress: I tried the method of creating [...]
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| April 23, 2008 9:36 PM
Access control,
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Switches,
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TCP,
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Trojans,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
Wireless,
worms
0 pts.
USB Flash Drives Not Installing On XP
Hello All! I’ve been noticing recently that certain USB drives have not been installing automatically to windows XP pro. I’m working on one right now and have not found a solution to it yet. A user needs to install a Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB Drive to her machine which uses XP Pro. Instead of installing [...]
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| July 28, 2006 8:57 PM
Access control,
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backdoors,
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Spyware,
SQL Server,
SSL/TLS,
Storage,
Storage management,
Storage products and equipment,
Tape drives/Libraries,
Tech support,
Training,
Trojans,
Viruses,
Web security,
worms
0 pts.
Group Policy-Internet Access
I use the old trick of bogus settings for the proxy server in Group Policy. I have as an example: OU1-Internet Access OU2-No Access When I move anyone from the OU2 to OU1 to allow them access, the proxy address still remains in the settings. I can manually change it back, but cannot get it [...]
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| July 3, 2006 3:20 PM
Cabling,
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Hardware,
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Microsoft Office,
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Networking,
OS,
Patch management,
Routers,
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Tech support,
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Web site design & management
0 pts.
Can’t login as Administrator
Hello Everybody, I can’t login to adminstrator profile in my standalone win 2000 adv server. I use this system for my study purposes. What happened actually is when I was shuting my system, it got powered off because of some UPS problem and the next time when I logged in using Administrator, it showed me [...]
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| June 29, 2006 7:29 AM
Backup & recovery,
Cabling,
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Database,
DataCenter,
DataManagement,
DB2,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
DHCP,
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Exchange,
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OS,
PC/Windows Connectivity,
Power management,
Routers,
Security,
Servers,
Software,
SQL Server,
Switches,
Systems management software,
Tech support,
Training
10 pts.
0 pts.
Read Only Document Question
Scenario: We have a Word document that is our Facility Calendar. The secretary updates it as requested with meetings, seminars, etc. The problem: When someone else has the document open, she cannot save changes she makes. She then has to email everyone and tell them to close the document. Details: We will not use Outlook [...]
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| May 27, 2006 6:02 PM
Automated,
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Networking,
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OS,
Performance/Load,
Security,
Servers,
Software,
Software testing,
Software testing tools,
SQL Server,
Storage,
Tech support,
Web
0 pts.
Network Resource Allocation cum Planning cum Technical Problem
This is the real commercial problem face by my company. Well, the reason I ask this problem is I salute and respect all of you as I believe all of you are as good as network solution company out there, or even better!! Lets me rephrase the entire problem again. Company expand so fast that [...]
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| May 22, 2006 10:17 AM
3Com,
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Bind,
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TCP,
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Trojans,
Unisys,
Vector Networks,
Vendors,
Viruses,
VPN,
vulnerability management,
Web security,
WINS,
Wireless,
worms
5 pts.
0 pts.
0 pts.
Branding Internet Explorer
Hi All, I am having difficulty customizing/branding Internet Explorer on the Systems I administer, I know it has to be done by editing the registry but how?
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| April 19, 2006 6:28 AM
DataCenter,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
Hardware,
Management,
Microsoft Windows,
Networking,
OS,
Security,
Servers,
SQL Server
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End Program – explorer.exe-2
From last few days I am facing this problem. When I shut down my Win 2000 Server(SP4) at the end of the day the end program-exlorer.exe dialog box comes up twice and it shuts down only after I click on the 2 end now buttons. Both end program dialog boxes are same and comes one [...]
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| April 19, 2006 2:03 AM
Career development,
Data analysis,
Database,
DataCenter,
DataManagement,
DB2,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
DHCP,
DNS,
E-business,
Exchange,
Hardware,
Management,
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Windows,
Network management software,
Network monitoring,
Networking,
Networking services,
Oracle,
OS,
Patch management,
Security,
Servers,
Software,
SQL Server,
Systems management software,
Tech support,
Web site design & management
10 pts.
End Program – explorer.exe
From the last few days I am facing this problem. When I shut down my Win 2000 Server(SP4) at the end of the day the end program-exlorer.exe dialog box comes up twice and it shuts down only after I click on the 2 end now buttons. Both end program dialog boxes are same and comes [...]
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| April 19, 2006 7:24 AM
Active Directory,
Backup & recovery,
Cabling,
Computer Associates,
Corporate portal applications,
Data analysis,
Database,
DataCenter,
DB2,
Desktop management applications,
Desktops,
DHCP,
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Exchange,
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Lotus Domino,
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Microsoft Office,
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Microsoft Windows,
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Networking,
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Routers,
Security,
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Software,
Spam,
SQL Server,
Storage,
Storage products and equipment,
Switches,
Systems management software,
Tech support,
Web services,
Web site design & management,
WINS,
Wireless
10 pts.
0 pts.
Multiple Connections – Management
Hello, I am working on a project that we have a deployed a Personal Firewall product on laptop users. The Personal Firewall allows us to define a server based access profile or FW rules for each type of connection and IP range. ie. Ethernet, WLAN etc. The issue is, this personal FW activates BOTH connection [...]
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| March 28, 2006 4:38 AM
Desktop management applications,
Firewalls,
Forensics,
Incident response,
Intrusion management,
Mobile,
Mobile security,
Network security,
Networking,
Security,
VPN,
Wireless
0 pts.
Connection Management
Hello, I am working on a project that we have a deployed a Personal Firewall product on laptop users. The Personal Firewall allows us to define a server based access profile or FW rules for each type of connection and IP range. ie. Ethernet, WLAN etc. The issue is this personal FW activates BOTH connection [...]
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| March 27, 2006 4:14 AM
Access control,
backdoors,
Browsers,
Compliance,
CRM,
Current threats,
Desktop management applications,
Disaster Recovery,
filtering,
Hacking,
human factors,
Mobile,
Network applications management,
Network management software,
Policies,
Risk management,
Security,
Security Program Management,
Servers,
Spyware,
SSL/TLS,
Trojans,
Viruses,
Web security,
worms
0 pts.