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June 03, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News Issue Sponsored By: Mark Your Calendar for SHARE User Events in NYC this August IN THIS ISSUE: Should Microsoft, others share security pain? Troubleshooting XP startup issues, Part 2 Korgo worm hits unpatched Windows users, again More headlines Featured Topic: Got IT job woes? Get advice from the pros The Missing Link: Microsoft adds 'double-click' to patent clique Should Microsoft, others share security pain? [SearchWin2000.com] Some customers and IT experts attending the Microsoft Security Summit say vendors would create more secure software if they were held liable for security breaches. MORE INFO: Find out what users think about the security of Windows Server 2003 Should users shoulder some responsibility? Mark Your Calendar for SHARE User Events in NYC this August Mark your calendars to attend SHARE User Events in New York, taking place August 15-20, 2004. This mega training event will feature user-run technical education, on-site seminars, hands-on labs, a vendor product/service expo, and several professional networking opportunities. Register now for greatest savings! Troubleshooting XP startup issues, Part 2 [SearchWin2000.com] Determining the source of a Windows XP startup problem -- and fixing it -- is easier if you use a step-by-step approach. Find out what to do if a system will not start in normal mode or safe mode. Korgo worm hits unpatched Windows users, again [SearchSecurity.com] W32.Korgo worm exploits the Microsoft Windows LSASS buffer-overflow vulnerability announced April 13. More headlines [From around the Web] Microsoft appeal of EU decision expected (Associated Press) New Microsoft tools to boost BI (eWEEK) With ROI, there's no finish line (SearchCIO.com) TIPS: Background disk defragmentation with DIRMS and Buzzsaw The disk defragmentation program supplied by Microsoft can do the basic duty, but has trouble with excessively fragmented disks or low disk space conditions. It is also something of a chore to schedule defragmentation cycles with the program without the use of a third-party script or utility. Read about some of these alternatives in this tip. TOPICS: Featured Topic: Got IT job woes? Get advice from the pros Are you an underpaid systems admin, a tech specialist ready to tar and feather a user or an IT manager trying to get your boss' job? Here are some tips and advice that can enrich your job or help get you the one you want. TOPICS: Chapter of the Week: 'Win Server 2003 Registry' This chapter from the book "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed, 2nd edition," by Rand Morimoto et al, provides the nuts-and-bolts information you need for dealing with the Windows Server 2003 registry. The chapter walks through how the registry architecture is laid out, how to use the new registry editor, and best practices for protecting, maintaining and backing up the registry. The Missing Link: Microsoft adds 'double-click' to patent clique [Slashdot] Have you double clicked today? If so, whatever you do, don't try to claim the click as your own (you can claim your finger). Microsoft now owns the U.S. patent on the double click. So does this mean you'll need to remit Redmond some cash every time your finger pulls the mouse trigger twice? Probably not. Let's just hope IBM doesn't start charging 10 cents for every "Control-Alt-Delete," because if you had a dime for every time your Windows machine wigged out, you could hire Bill or Steve to clean your pool. Full story 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: White Paper Alerts 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 "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-118 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