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With earlier versions of Microsoft Office reaching end-of-support milestones throughout 2023, IT Pros need to offer their managers recommendations on how to proceed – Upgrade to Office 2021 LTSC or migrate to the subscription model, Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise? Read this article to find out. We all know that Microsoft has steadily increased the…

Exchange Server 2003 book recommendations I will keep this section updated as new titles appear on the market. For Windows 2000 MCSA/MCSE track related books and study guides see the MCSA/MCSE on Windows 2000 page. For Windows 2003 MCSA/MCSE track related books and study guides see the MCSA/MCSE on Windows 2003 page. More sections will…

Learn how to prepare for a migration from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 R2 in this new article series from Russell Smith.

How can I change or add OEM logo and information on my computer? By default, the General tab (right-click My Computer, or double-click System in Control Panel, or press the ÿ + BREAK keys on your keyboard) contains information on the Windows version, processor, memory, registered user and registration identity. Optional items include the manufacturer…

When Microsoft Windows 2000 was released many years ago, administrators were blessed with new functionality called Terminal Services which easily allowed remote administration of a server. The functionality or the concept was actually not new. Administrators of Windows operating systems as well as other platforms are plenty familiar with the concept of remote administration. For…

How can I delete the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop in Windows XP/2003? To delete the Recycle Bin icon from the Windows XP/2003 desktop follow these steps: Open Registry Editor. In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace Find the following key: {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} Delete the above key. Note: As always, before making…

It happens rarely but systems do fail. A robust and reliable backup solution is paramount to ensuring the safety of valuable and irreplaceable data. Microsoft’s Data Protection Manager is one option that reliably backs up Exchange servers as well as a whole list of other services. The following article describes DPM’s capabilities as well as describes how to set the service up.

With 2020 officially here, there are several major deadlines on the horizon that you need to be aware of when it comes to software in your environment. While we all know, hopefully, about Windows 7 reaching the end of support in about a week, there are other Microsoft products that will reach this milestone later this year too.

How can I add the Scheduled Tasks icon to the desktop in Windows XP/2003? To add the Scheduled Tasks icon to the Windows XP/2003 desktop follow these steps: Open Registry Editor. In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace Create the following key: {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF} (just copy/paste, including the brackets) Note: As always, before…

How can I add the Scanners and Cameras icon to the desktop in Windows XP/2003? To add the Scanners and Cameras icon to the Windows XP/2003 desktop follow these steps: Open Registry Editor. In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace Create the following key: {E211B736-43FD-11D1-9EFB-0000F8757FCD} (just copy/paste, including the brackets) Note: As…