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The April 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine covers how Microsoft .NET products help make e-commerce easy. Learn what .NET Web Server can and can't do, and discover how .NET Passport can ease account management burdens and help keep online customers.


Uproot DNS and Disable NetBT

By Mark Minasi, 03/25/2002

Cure an illusional DNS, and use DHCP to disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

IBM and BEA Square Off in J2EE Arena

By Elliot King, 03/25/2002

As Microsoft readied .NET, IBM and BEA sharpened their competition.

Using Cusrmgr to Change Local Administrator Passwords

By Sean Daily, 03/25/2002

When you need to change the local Administrator password on multiple computers, you can use Cusrmgr in a batch file.

Downloading IE for Later Installation

By Readers, 03/25/2002

A reader offers an alternative for the time-consuming method of using the download version to reinstall Internet Explorer (IE).

128-Bit Encryption Is Legal Outside the United States

By Readers, 03/25/2002

You can use 128-bit encryption outside the US.

Introducing Windows .NET Web Server

By Tim Huckaby, 03/25/2002

Find out how Microsoft is positioning this server product, as well as what the product can and can’t do.

Itanium: Maybe They Should Have Called It Titanicium

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Intel’s Itanium sales are underwhelming.

6 Essential Tools for Troubleshooting AD Replication

By Gary Rosenfeld, 03/25/2002

Get a glimpse of AD replication’s inner workings, and learn about available troubleshooting tools.

Pocket PC 2002 Devices

By John D. Ruley, 03/25/2002

New features and connectivity options make the latest generation of Pocket PCs the most powerful class of shirt-pocket PDA ever offered for personal or business use.

Scripting Windows Management

By Christa Anderson, 03/25/2002

Scripting looks more complicated than it is. Learn the fundamentals and pick up some tips for getting started.

Ethernet LAN Switches Show Surprising Growth

By Elliot King, 03/25/2002

Price cuts in Gigabit Ethernet sparked a jump in unit sales in third quarter 2001.

Take That, Java: C#, .NET CLI Get Standards Endorsements

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

The ECMA ratifies C# and .NET CLI.

Tablet PC: Who Needs It?

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Sure, the Tablet PC is cool . . . but will anyone buy it?

The Upgrade Dilemma

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Microsoft needs to make upgrades easier and more attractive or risk losing customers.

Remote Control Software

By Mark Weitz, 03/25/2002

Between XP’s Remote Assistance and third-party software, many software-related support calls no longer require onsite attention.

.NET Passport Simplifies E-Commerce User Management

By Tao Zhou, 03/25/2002

Microsoft .NET Passport can simplify user-data management and make your e-commerce site more attractive to users.

Pagers Bite the Dust

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Once all the rage, pagers join the ranks of "cool-no-more" devices.

Other Forms of Steganography

By Gary C. Kessler, 03/25/2002

Steganography doesn’t need to be high tech or in written form. Here are some examples of different types of steganographic methods.

Win2K’s File Replication Service

By Gary Rosenfeld, 03/25/2002

This tool replicates data in your system's \sysvol directory.

Ellison’s "Unbreakable" Claim

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Doesn’t he know that miscreants love a challenge?

Windows XP: Bestseller?

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Sure, XP is selling like hotcakes. But is it selling better than Win98 did?

Don't Do It!

By Readers, 03/25/2002

A reader argues against disabling Windows Explorer's file-connection feature.

AD Administration and Content Management

By Ed Roth, 03/25/2002

Migrate data without wasting time or compromising security.

Increased Email Usage Poses Security Threat

By Elliot King, 03/25/2002

Last fall’s anthrax scare accelerated email volume, making companies more vulnerable to viruses.

IIS Change Control and Disaster Recovery

By Readers, 03/25/2002

Method and reasons for backing up IIS's configuration information.

Quick Scripting Tips

By Christa Anderson, 03/25/2002

Here’s a set of helpful tips for scripting in VBScript.

Directly Executing Win2K Wizards and Functions

By Sean Daily, 03/25/2002

Some of Win2K's most useful wizards and functions aren't available through a direct GUI, but that doesn't mean you can't launch them directly.

Secure Your Email, Part 1

By Paul Robichaux, 03/25/2002

Learn the basics of public key cryptography and how the technology is essential to Exchange’s Advanced Security features.

Palm Loses Patent-Infringement Case

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Xerox’s court win could mean big trouble for Palm.

NT Server 4.0 on the Way Out

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

Microsoft announces end dates for NT 4.0 hotfix support.

Bridgehead Servers

By Gary Rosenfeld, 03/25/2002

Discover essential conduits for your domains' replication traffic.

Microsoft Previews Windows Media Technologies

By Paul Thurrott, 03/25/2002

The company claims these new technologies will improve streaming media for broadband users.

Hiding Data in Data

By Gary C. Kessler, 03/25/2002

Does your encrypted data stick out like a sore thumb? Try these techniques for hiding it.

Alternative to BAT vs. CMD

By Readers, 03/25/2002

Batch-file code to determine a system's OS.

RIS Installation on a Member Server

By Readers, 03/25/2002

Tips for installing and modifying Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS) on a member server.

Letters to the Editor

By Editors, 03/25/2002

Readers share their thoughts on Windows 2000 Professional for mobile computer users and problems with VPNs.

Tablet PC Preview

By John D. Ruley, 03/25/2002

The Tablet PC’s touch-screen and stylus will free you from your notebook PC’s unwieldy keyboard.

Solving an IE 6.0 Printing Problem

By Sean Daily, 03/25/2002

What could be causing this reader's mysterious IE 6.0 script error?


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What's the best way to keep your network safe from malware? In this web seminar, security expert Greg Shields suggests an alternative method to the traditional blacklisting approach that is common with anti-virus and anti-malware solutions.

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