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How can I uninstall Windows XP and return to my old Windows 98? If you’ve upgraded to XP from Windows Me or Windows 98, go to the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel applet and click Uninstall Windows XP. If you want, you can also uninstall XP from the command prompt by performing the following steps: Start…

How do I drag and drop a file to the Recycle Bin if it’s hidden behind many open windows? This is one of these cool tips that you’ll never forget. This tip was new to me and when I first used it I found myself with my jaw hanging… Sometimes one might want to drag-and-drop…

What are the FSMO Roles in Active Directory? Windows 2000/2003 Multi-Master Model A multi-master enabled database, such as the Active Directory, provides the flexibility of allowing changes to occur at any DC in the enterprise, but it also introduces the possibility of conflicts that can potentially lead to problems once the data is replicated to…

The Information Store is the heart and soul of Exchange Server 2000 and 2003.  Understanding the fundamentals of the Information Store is important for anyone managing an Exchange server. Note: This article is published with permission from www.msexchange.org Introduction The Information Store is the heart and soul of Exchange 2000 and 2003.  Understanding the fundamentals…

What are Administrative Template in Group Policy Objects? In Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 Group Policy Objects (also known as GPO) you may find hundreds of useful settings and configuration options, all nicely divided in to specific sections. With GPO, you can create policies to centralize the management of user and computer settings. Amongst…

Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 Active Directory uses a database set of rules called “Schema”. The Schema is defines as the formal definition of all object classes, and the attributes that make up those object classes, that can be stored in the directory. As mentioned earlier, the Active Directory database includes a default Schema,…

What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a group of two or more computer systems, typically connected to a private network, that communicates securely over a public network (typically the Internet). VPNs may exist between an individual machine and a private network (client-to-server or remote access) or a…

Windows Vista is known to be much more picky about the file types it allows the user to use than previous operating systems. Some file types are considered to be a potential threat, and therefore are blocked. As a general – this is good, but sometimes it can just drive you nuts. Windows XP Pro…

How do I automatically upgrade a server to a domain controller during installation? You can automatically run DCPROMO during an unattended installation. Enter the command ​dcpromo /answer:%path_to_answer_file% You’ll see a dialog box that says DCPROMO is running in unattended mode. Then, the machine will reboot. You can also add DCPROMO to the unattended file that‘s…

Tweaking Tips and Tricks This page contains a collection of tweaking tips & tricks, articles and how-to guides, all related to Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Please feel free to contact me if you’d like to contribute to this section . Available topics (Sorted in alphabetical order) Press CTRL+F to search the…