By Apostolos Fotakelis, 10/16/2011
Configure your security software’s text messages so that they make troubleshooting easier.
By fotakelis, akis, 09/12/2011
Small businesses can use Microsoft Security Essentials on up to 10 PCs for free. In this article, learn how to install this free antivirus solution without leaving your desk.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 09/08/2009
Using Group Policy Objects (GPOs), you can deploy Flash Player, Shockwave Player, and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to computers in your organization.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 01/22/2009
Without warning, a systems administrator's connection to a remote Windows Server 2008 machine stopped working. Here's how he found and fixed the problem.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 12/22/2008
Active Directory's (AD's) Group Policy Objects (GPOs) offer folder redirection, but you can redirect only four special user folders. Although you can't use GPOs to move more ...
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 07/28/2008
Suddenly and for no apparent reason, the 32-bit programs on a reader's Windows Vista machine couldn't connect to the Internet or network, while the 64-bit programs worked fine. ...
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 06/26/2008
Here's where to find and how to use this helpful utility.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 05/27/2008
If you need to repair a Windows 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 installation that exists on a SATA disk, you can use Windows Vista's installation CD-ROM.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 03/27/2008
You might think that performing such tasks as checking available disk space or searching for a file while Windows is installing is impossible, but that's not the case.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 03/27/2008
Systems administrator Apostolos Fotakelis shares nine tried-and-true tips for running a secure DNS environment.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 02/27/2008
Sometimes applications that you deploy with the Group Policy Software Installation feature don't register their file extensions, so the auto-install doesn't work. Here's an easy ...
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 11/28/2007
If you're running Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1, you can use a command-line utility named VHD Mount to mount a .vhd file so that you can see its contents.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 10/30/2007
If your users have to change IP addresses often, you can create a batch file that contains just three Netsh commands. After you put that batch file on users' desktops, they can ...
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 09/26/2007
Internet Explorer (IE) has provided URL shortcuts in the past. Microsoft continues that tradition in IE 7.0 with a new URL feature that can simplify your browsing experience.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 08/30/2007
With the Eventcreate command, you can have your scripts, applications, and other components log custom events.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 08/30/2007
Make your computer less resource-hungry by installing lite programs. Here are some recommended programs.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 06/28/2007
Using a .reg file, a batch file, and Group Policy, you can allow cookies but prevent users from downloading unwanted and possibly malicious files and ActiveX objects.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 07/25/2006
Security and ease of use don't go hand in hand. Using the RunAs tool, you can minimize the trade-off between security and usability.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 06/28/2006
Using PsExec, you can remotely start the execution of a program but let the user who is logged on can complete the installation.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 02/28/2006
There are benefits and risks associated with being able to log on to a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP installation without knowing the Administrator password.