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Essential tools and advice for the Windows administrator. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ADMINISTRATOR TIPS - Deciphering BOOT.INI - Management tools shopping dos and don'ts - Windows 2000 legacy OS compatibility mode revealed 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Free Windows Decisions Conference: Apply today to qualify - Tip Contest: Win a Philips CD-MP3 player with car kit! - Refer your peers to searchWin2000 and win an Xbox ____________________________________________________________________ ******************** SPONSORED BY: VeriSign ************************ FREE E-COMMERCE SECURITY GUIDE from VeriSign: Want to kick your online sales to the next level while protecting your company from online fraud -- and do it QUICKLY, AFFORDABLY and SECURELY? 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Here are some ways to make the shopping experience more productive and less painful. >> CLICK for the Full Tip... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci786046,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN2K LEGACY OS COMPATIBILITY MODE REVEALED | by Joe Keegan A not very well known option of Windows 2000 is the compatibility mode option. Not enabled by default, this option allows you to make an application think it's running under a different OS. >> CLICK for the Full Tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci786884,00.html?FromTaxonomy=%2Fpr%2F5e3 ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINDOWS DECISIONS CONFERENCE | Hosted by searchWin2000 You're grappling with Win2k issues like Active Directory, licensing, manageability, security, interoperability and more -- not to mention difficult migration and implementation challenges. Attend the FREE Windows Decisions conference coming to Chicago May 8-10 to get the answers and expert advice you need. Seating is limited at this invitation-only event. 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