Administrator Tip: Setting the Windows Service Pack revision level

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June 16, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Administrator Tips NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > ScriptLogic Corporation IN THIS ISSUE:   > Setting the Windows Service Pack revision level   > Group Policy's complexity sows fear in many   > Protecting identity when using Windows Media Player   > Windows 2000 server crash with Event ID: 2019   > Crash Course: Passwords   FREE eBOOK: ACTIVE DIRECTORY SECURITY Take 2 minutes and register today to download the FREE eBook, "The Administrator Shortcut Guide to Active Directory Security." Written by Dave Kearns and Derek Melber, the eBook offers valuable guidance and real-world examples to help create the most- secure Active Directory solutions. Learn how to apply Group Policies, create effective Group Policy design, and use the best AD practices and solutions.   Setting the Windows Service Pack revision level [Serdar Yegulalp] If a Service Pack is not installed correctly, or another program makes incorrect assumptions about the current Service Pack number, then the Service Pack revision level reference might be damaged. This in turn can cause hotfixes and security patches to not install correctly. Find out how to manually reset the Service Pack level in this tip. Group Policy's complexity sows fear in many [Margie Semilof] Microsoft's desktop configuration technology is a handy tool -- in the right hands. One expert offers advice on how to get the most out of Group Policy without getting tripped up. Protecting identity when using Windows Media Player [Sudha PS] Windows Media Player identifies your copy of the player to the site where it's getting data. This user-submitted tip explains what you can do in order to stop this type of information exchange. Windows 2000 server crash with Event ID: 2019 [Matthew Babich] Have you been experiencing server crashes on a Windows 2000 server with Event ID: 2019? In that case, this user-submitted tip recommends taking a look at your UPS software. TOPICS: Crash Course: Passwords Are password problems driving you crazy? Get the scoop from our tipsters and site experts, and learn how to be a password pro. TOPICS: Learning guide: Migrating to Windows Server 2003 Considering Windows Server 2003? We've gathered a wealth of helpful information to assist you through the process, from planning to post-implementation troubleshooting. ASK THE EXPERTS: Ask Serdar Yegulalp: Internet connection keeps resetting itself to a proxy server Dear Serdar, For some reason, every time I reboot, my Internet connection (LAN) keeps resetting itself to a proxy server instead of auto detect. How do I make it stop? 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