Administrator Tip: Use UPHCLEAN to fix profile problems

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April 21, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Administrator Tips Issue Sponsored By: GET A FREE ROCK T-SHIRT FOR EVALUATING SCRIPTLOGIC Download a "tool that would greatly benefit any admin" IN THIS ISSUE: Use UPHCLEAN to fix profile problems Using BOOTCFG to change boot parameters Further alternatives to using RUNAS Microsoft customers balk at 'forklift upgrade' Secrets of Terminal Services GET A FREE ROCK T-SHIRT FOR EVALUATING SCRIPTLOGIC ScriptLogic Enterprise allows you to centrally configure drive mappings, deploy printers, set security policies and create roaming profiles without visiting every desktop. Precisely apply desktop configuration settings by OU, Group Membership, Computer, Domain, OS & more! Download today and get a FREE Rockstar T-shirt just for evaluating our award-winning solution. Or call us at 1.866.727.4785. Click here to download. Use UPHCLEAN to fix profile problems [Serdar Yegulalp] One of the most common complaints among Windows 2000 and XP users is that it takes too long to log off. Find out how UPHCLEAN can help tackle this problem. Using BOOTCFG to change boot parameters [Serdar Yegulalp] BOOTCFG is a command-line utility for examining and modifying a Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 system's BOOT.INI file. Two versions of BOOTCFG exist: one that is invoked from the command line within Windows itself, and another which is invoked in the Recovery Console. Find out more in this tip. Further alternatives to using RUNAS [Serdar Yegulalp] RUNAS has several limitations, one of them being the lack of an elegant way to pass a username and password to the program without actually typing it. Here are some user-submitted workarounds. Microsoft customers balk at 'forklift upgrade' [Margie Semilof] Just because Microsoft comes out with a new version of Windows, that doesn't mean everyone is eager to buy new machines. TOPICS: Secrets of Terminal Services Going with a Terminal Services solution has its pluses and minuses. But if you're looking for some expert advice, tips and insights to guide you, you'll find what you need here. TNT Software's ELM Enterprise Manager Looking for a real-time monitoring toolset that will save you time and improve your productivity? Read Eric Johnson's review in MCP Magazine calling ELM Enterprise Manager "an easy-to-use, flexible tool that would greatly benefit any admin's monitoring strategy". To experience how ELM Enterprise Manager will benefit you, click the link and download your FREE 30 day full featured eval copy of ELM. NEWS: Gartner favors OS upgrade through attrition A Gartner analyst explains why the consultancy recommends a program of "managed diversity" for companies looking to introduce a new operating system in their IT environment. ASK THE EXPERTS: Ask Serdar Yegulalp: Can I skip 'Ctrl-Alt-Del' in my startup? Dear Serdar, I want to disable the "Ctrl-Alt-Del" from my startup in Windows 2000. I did it once, but forgot which value to change in the Windows registry. Can you help? Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: Security Tip Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Administrator Tips": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-120 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494