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Essential tools and advice for the Windows administrator. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Download the NEW white paper from InstallShield! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4523,00.htm?10Mythswhitepaper - Training offer: 11 MCSE CD-ROM training courses for only 299! http://learn.serebra.com?s=53&i=481&m=ew2sp062802&p=c =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ADMINISTRATOR TIPS - Using a system state backup - Winfile missing in Windows 2000 - Add or remove a "Send To" item - Answers to your volume licensing questions 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Webcast Today: Exchange 2000 -- Messaging to the max - Quick Hit: Dos and don'ts -- Passing Exam 70-219 - User Forums: Administration - Win2000Talk Radio: XP or Win2000 Professional? - Rate User Tips: Vote for your favorites! ____________________________________________________________________ ********************* SPONSORED BY: InstallShield ****************** The Top 10 Myths of Windows Installer Repackaging: This new white paper from InstallShield discusses Windows Installer expertise, Windows Installer repackaging tools, auto-repair, advertising (install-on-demand), secured user environments, file conflicts, repackaging MSI files and more. If you work with Windows Installer, this is a must have resource. >> Download now: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4523,00.htm?10Mythswhitepaper ____________________________________________________________________ USING A SYSTEM STATE BACKUP | by Serdar Yegulalp A System State backup is a copy of several critically important system files. If you want to make a complete system backup, you need to make a copy of the System State as well, because it contains files that cannot be copied "by hand," but are required to restore the state of the system. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci838819,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINFILE MISSING IN WINDOWS 2000 | by Curtis Carpenter, Jr. Winfile is not present in the Windows 2000 OS. But some users are more comfortable using Winfile as opposed to Windows Explorer. Here is how you can add Winfile to a Windows 2000 PC. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci838932,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ADD OR REMOVE A "SEND TO" ITEM | by Donald Lindsley Are you missing an item on the "Send To" Context menu? Do you need to add a frequently used location or delete an entry that you never use? Read this tip for an easy solution. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci838959,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ANSWERS TO YOUR VOLUME LICENSING QUESTIONS | by Rebecca LaBrunerie What Microsoft products are covered under the Enterprise Agreement? How does Microsoft benefit from this new licensing program? Is this program just for big enterprises? What's in it for mid-sized companies? These are just a few of the leftover audience questions from the July 11 Webcast, "Last minute answers to your volume licensing questions" that Microsoft Product Licensing Manager Rebecca LaBrunerie responds to in this Q&A. >> CLICK to read all of Rebecca's answers... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci839064,00.html _____________________________________________________________________ *********** 11 MCSE CD-ROM Training Courses for only 299! *********** If you're responsible for managing Windows 2000 Professional, or are preparing for your MCSE certification then take advantage of this limited time training offer supporting the MCSE Exam 70-210. Title: "MCSE Exam 70-210 - Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows 2000 Professional" CD-ROM Price: $299 http://learn.serebra.com?s=53&i=481&m=ew2sp062802&p=c ____________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= EXCHANGE 2000: MESSAGING TO THE MAX | Live Webcast Who: Bill Boswell, author of "Inside Windows 2000 Server" When: July 17 at 01:00 PM EDT (17:00 GMT) Get the latest info on how to configure and deploy Exchange 2000 to support 20 or 20,000 users. Today, at this live Webcast, Bill will teach you how to minimize Exchange downtime, and improve performance and security to simplify your daily tasks. >>CLICK to attend... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/onlineEvents/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DOS AND DON'TS: PASSING EXAM 70-219 | Quick Hit Every IT professional would love to find a magical way to passing certification exams easily. Unfortunately, there's no magic pill. There are, however, sure-fire tricks for successfully preparing for exams. >> CLICK here for the full article... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci838842,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ADMINISTRATION | User Forums Have you visited our user forum section recently? The SearchWin2000 admin forum offers you the opportunity to collaborate with other SearchWin2000 members about networking, servers, clients, performance and much more. >> CLICK to join the conversation... http://searchwin2000.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]!viewtype=&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= XP OR WIN2000 PROFESSIONAL? | Win2000Talk Radio If 90% of the code base is the same, are there any compelling reasons -- technical or business -- to install Windows XP Professional instead of the older Windows 2000 Professional? Find out from Sunbelt Software CEO Stu Sjouwerman on this week's Win2000Talk Radio show. Techtarget's own VP of MIS, Scott Baetz, asks the questions. >> CLICK to listen... http://win2000talk.techtarget.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE USER-SUBMITTED ADMIN TIP! | Rate User Tips Planning a camping trip over the summer? 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