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  1. ATLMatt

    Local group policy software restriction

    I've done it before, but I cannot freakin find it now. Someone please remind me where the setting in local group policy is that lets to disallow access to a specific program. I remember you open it up and add the name of the particular software program, iexplore.exe for example, to the disallow...
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    External antenna for Aircard in the back of a box truck

    I need to figure out the best solution for getting a better signal to a Verizon Aircard used in a laptop in the back of a box truck. Being that the truck sides are metal, the connection quality is pretty sketchy. I could go for a antenna that is portable, as the laptops are only in use when the...
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    Linux for a Windows power user?

    Cliff notes: I need recommendations on a Linux disto to use for sys admin type tasks and office work. I'm currently exclusively a Windows user, but with recent dissatisfaction with Vista and Vista SP2 (AKA: Windows 7), as well as more network administration tasks where I am using ported Linux...
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    Disabling IE and browse from search box in XPPRO.

    I have a few point of sale systems that are not on the domain and subject to overall group policy, and I need to disable all access to internet explorer. I need to also make sure that users can't get around this by typing a web address in a search box in a menu such as My Computer. I know I can...
  5. ATLMatt

    Learning ASP

    Does anyone have some good links for someone trying to learn ASP? I just started maintaining a couple of internal ASP apps that pull from Access databases, and since I have no ASP experience, I am limited to simple modifications via trial and error. I can make basic, common sense edits, but I...
  6. ATLMatt

    Exchange 2007 OWA problem

    I recently set up a test server with Exchange 2007, and I cannot seem to log in to check messages using Outlook Web Access. Every time I try, it gives me an invalid user name or password error. My experience with Exchange is limited, but I did follow the setup instructions to the letter. If...
  7. ATLMatt

    Vista Downgrade

    Does anyone have a link to information on downgrading from Vista to XP? I'm having trouble finding in on the Microsoft site. I saw some info on downgrading from Ultimate to XPPro, but nothing on Home Premium. Thanks! If anyone is curious about why the switch, see below... The bottom line for...
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    Rare disc useage max-out slowing server to a crawl

    I have an occasional problem with my terminal server where the pages per second and average disk cue max out for about 20 minutes which causes massive slowdown and dropped connections. So far it has always been on a slow day, but during a busy day this could cause major problems for remote users...
  9. ATLMatt

    Remote IE7 home page change?

    Is there a simple way to remotely change the IE7 homepage of a particular user at one of my locations? I would like to be able to make the change without disturbing the user. It isn't a big deal, but I would like to be able to make the change in the background instead of taking over the PC if...
  10. ATLMatt

    XP OEM CD/replacement CD

    Does anyone know offhand if there is an easy way to buy a XP CD without a CD key? I have a legit key, but no disc, and everything else I and everyone I know uses is Pro or above. The manufacturers restore disc won't help since this is a replacement for a dead machine, but and I want to use the...
  11. ATLMatt

    Remotely changing local Admin user/pass XPPro

    I'm trying to find a script that will change the user name and password for the local administrator account on a bunch of PCs at several of my remote locations. My servers are Windows Server 2003, the PCs are XP Pro, and I am thinking of using the current GPO to launch the script to make the...
  12. ATLMatt

    Problem using run: \\name, but \\ip works. Win2k3/XP

    Problem: Users attempting to access a specific server over the LAN or WAN using run: “\\servername” and “\\servername\sharedfoldername” get an error stating that “\\servername is not accessible... You might not have permission... Contact an admin... Login failure: The Account name is incorrect”...
  13. ATLMatt

    How to remotely monitor free HD space on server?

    I am trying to find a good way to remotely monitor the free drive space on a server running Windows Server 2003. We do alot of automated backups, and occasionally end up without much free space on the drive which causes some major slowdown. I would like to be able to setup something that will...

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