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Using Cygwin, the free open-source terminal emulator, in coordination with OpenSSL, you can create cross-platform encrypted files. The files created using Cygwin can be exported using mobile media including thumb drives, CDs, external hard drives, etc. Cygwin and OpenSSL are bundled in the download of Cygwin. The following tutorial (although demonstrated using Windows Vista) can…

  Telnet Client allows a computer to connect to a remote Telnet server and run applications on that server. Once logged on, a user is given a command prompt that can be used as if it had been opened locally on the Telnet server’s console. Commands that you type at the Telnet client command prompt…

Aero is the new hardware-based graphic interface in Windows Vista that includes a ton of eye candy on the new desktop.  Aero stands for Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, And Open. It is intended to be cleaner and more powerful for the user. When you do a clean install of Windows Vista its possible that your video…

How can I enable theme support in Windows Server 2003? Windows Server 2003 has the theme support services disabled by default. To enable themes on Windows Server 2003 follow the next steps: Go to the Services applet in Administrative Tools (or click Start, then Run, and type "services.msc" (without quotes) and click OK). Find the…

Windows Server 2003 has the Telnet disabled by default (and so good that it does!) To have the Telnet service running on Windows Server 2003 follow the next steps: Go to the Services applet in Administrative Tools (or click Start, then Run, and type "services.msc" (without quotes) and click OK). Find the "Telnet" service, right-click…

How can I enable sounds in Windows Server 2003? My sound does not work. All drivers are installed and the Device Manager reports it is working properly. Why isn’t it working? Windows Server 2003 Enterprise edition has the sound drivers disabled by default. Windows Server 2003 Standard edition does not, thus you CAN hear sounds…

How do I share a folder in Windows XP? Where is the regular "Sharing" tab I’m so used to? Windows XP Home Edition-based computers always have Simple File Sharing enabled. Windows XP Professional-based computers that are joined to a workgroup have the Simple File Sharing UI enabled by default. Windows XP Professional-based computers that are…

How can I enable the Shutdown Event Tracker on a Windows XP machine? Shutdown Event Tracker provides a way for IT professionals to consistently track why users restart or shut down their computers. It does not document why users choose other options, such as Log off and Hibernate. It gathers the reasons users give for…

How can I enable Remote Assistance in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003? Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 install the Remote Assistance feature by default. Note: A similar feature called “Terminal Services – Remote Administration” can be installed on Windows 2000. However the Windows 2000 version lacks many of the features found in Remote…

How can I enable Remote Assistance in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003? Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 install the Remote Assistance feature by default. To check your configuration: Go to Control Panel > System > Remote. You can also right-click My Computer (if the icon is shown on the desktop). Note: A faster…

With Remote Desktop on Windows 2003 XP Professional or Windows Server 2003 (in Windows 2000 Advanced Server, this feature was called Terminal Services in Remote Administration Mode), you can have access to a Windows session that is running on your computer when you are at another computer. Read What’s Remote Desktop in Windows XP/2003? for…

Can I enable user password changes through Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Exchange 2003?Yes, although this behavior is not enabled by default.In order to do so you must first configure your server to use SSL.Then, you need to create a new Virtual Directory called Iisadmpwd under the Default Web Site. Open Internet Information Services Manager…