Windows

Sysprep – windows server 2008 r2

In mylab, i requires lot of VHD’s to test the different scenarios and for that it would be very difficult to install win2k8 R2 every time, here is Sysprep utility saves the time, You will find the Sysprep in c:\windows\system32\sysprep double click the exe which open below window, select generalize, shutdown option as “shutdown” and [...]

Installing Active Directory on windows server 2008 R2 Enterprise

Now a days, Installation is no more harder though you are installing active directory. Only thing while installing you should know the concept of  DNS, Forest, Domain, which forest functional level to choose, NetBIOS, NTDS and SysVOL. I have installed Domain controller in my Lab (virtual system), thought to share installation screens with you which [...]

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Beta Frequently Asked Questions

  Q. What is Windows 7 SP1? A. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is an update for consumers and IT Pros that helps keep your PCs supported, provides ongoing improvement to the operating system, by including previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 platform based on [...]

McAfee Update Causing Windows XP Machines to Shut Down

What is the purpose of this alert? Microsoft has been made aware of an issue with a McAfee DAT file update – released Wednesday, April 21, 2010 – that has been causing stability issues on Windows XP client systems. The symptom is caused by a false-positive detection on a core Windows file (svchost.exe). Once the [...]

Quick links – Windows Platform

News Microsoft Office 2010 RTM With the launch of Office 2010, we are producing another wave of great help and training content. The new Office 2010 website (office2010.microsoft.com) delivers articles and demos that will quickly get you up to speed on the new features and functionality in Office http://blogs.technet.com/office2010/ Microsoft Security Essentials Free download: Protect [...]

Windows 7 beta 1 version available

Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer announced the availability of a beta version 1 of Windows 7. Download available :- Right now to :- MSDN subscription users or member of TechNet. For general public :- After 1 month Expected final release :- 4th Quarter 2010 Detailed information : – http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-on-windows/?p=829 Windows 7 beta home page :- http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ What’s [...]