Administrator Tip: Troubleshooting sleep-mode problems

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May 12, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Administrator Tips Issue Sponsored By: RTO Software IN THIS ISSUE: Troubleshooting sleep-mode problems Using BOOTCFG to change boot parameters Expert: Test XP SP2 ASAP The command-line DISKPART utility in Windows XP SP2 explained RTO Software RTO Software would like to invite you to download the free white paper: "Conquering Rogue Application Behavior in a Terminal Server Environment" to learn how you can beat the plague of rogue applications to boost end user satisfaction (SLA). Explore the technology hundreds of IT Managers have deployed (TScale) to get up to 30% or more additional concurrent users per server while controlling application behavior! Click Here to get your free copy today! Troubleshooting sleep-mode problems [Serdar Yegulalp] Most versions of Windows use the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to enter a number of different low-power consumption modes by the user or after a certain amount of elapsed time without activity. There are five different power states available to Windows on an ACPI computer. Occasionally, some of these power states become unavailable. Find out the cause of this problem and how to fix it in this tip. 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. To learn the difference between the two versions, read this tip. Expert: Test XP SP2 ASAP [Laura Hunter] Thanks to major changes to built-in firewall software, admins need to give the upcoming service pack a trial run or face tribulation later. The command-line DISKPART utility in Windows [Serdar Yegulalp] DISKPART is a command-line utility for manipulating disk partitions in Windows 2000, Windows XP Home and Professional, and Windows 2003 Server. DISKPART can be scripted to perform multiple commands via a text file script, enabling automated, complex partition arrangements not possible through unattended setup files. TOPICS: Know-IT-All Chapter Quiz: Win this week's featured book! This week's book excerpt comes from "MCSE Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Study Guide" by Dennis Suhanovs. Would you like to get a free copy? Take the new Know-IT-All Chapter Quiz, send us your score and you're in the drawing for a free copy! Download the chapter and take the quiz today! TOPICS: XP SP2 explained We've got the lowdown on how XP SP2 will change XP security and how it will impact your systems. Our collection of links will guide you in your planning. ASK THE EXPERTS: Ask Serdar Yegulalp: Can you control the default window that Windows Explorer opens in Win2k? Dear Serdar, How does one control the default window that Windows Explorer opens in Windows 2000? I checked in the registry but did not have much luck. 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: Active Directory 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