Administrator Tip: Retrieving and modifying the product key for Windows XP

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June 23, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Administrator Tips NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Argent - Free Systems Management ROI White Paper   > Download a "tool that would greatly benefit any admin" IN THIS ISSUE:   > Retrieving and modifying the product key for Windows XP   > Force users to quit programs and log off   > View printers via a Web browser   > Microsoft goes for the 'common' touch   > Ask Jerry Honeycutt: Is there a tool that shows how much disk space clients are using?   Free White Paper: Increase Systems Management ROI Can IT support new initiatives, increase productivity and maintain service levels with IT budgets expected to stay at minimum levels? The days of all-encompassing "framework" solutions are past. According to EMA, to effectively reduce cost and maximize ROI in this environment, organizations must implement low-cost systems management solutions that are fully scalable and provide rapid time-to-value. Learn more in this Free EMA White Paper from Argent   Retrieving and modifying the product key for Windows XP [Serdar Yegulalp] The Windows XP product key is the 25-digit alphanumeric string, in the format AB123-123AB-AB123-123AB-AB123, used to license copies of Windows XP. At some point it might be necessary to change the CD key for an installed copy of XP. Learn how to do it in this tip. Force users to quit programs and log off [Bill Downey] Workstations left logged on with active programs running are a security risk. Here's a user-submitted tip explaining how you can "force" users to log off and exit programs. View printers via a Web browser [Ron Crumbaker] Would you like to see all your printers on a Print Server from any location using a Web browser? Here's a tip explaining how to do just that. Microsoft goes for the 'common' touch [Margie Semilof] To reduce customer angst over the complexity of its software, Microsoft has begun an initiative to engineer all of its products from a standard foundation. TOPICS: Migration 101 Migration can be a tricky business. We have the tools and resources to help you plan, implement, troubleshoot and fully utilize your new system.   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.   ASK THE EXPERTS: Ask Jerry Honeycutt: Is there a tool that shows how much disk space clients are using? Dear Jerry, I am a systems administrator at a game design studio. We use LOTS of disk space daily. We have ample disk space (4 1.09 terabyte arrays) but sometimes 10-20GB are used daily due to high resolution graphic files and game builds. I want to find a utility that will allow me to see who is using the space so I can police and patrol the network drives. Do you know of any? TOPICS: Know-IT-All Chapter Quiz: Smash your system bottlenecks! Are you getting your money's worth out of Windows Server 2003? Probably not. This week's chapter focuses on how to identify and eliminate bottlenecks and kinks that may slow your system performance. Test your skills by taking our tough chapter quiz, then send in your score for a chance to win a free copy of "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed" by Rand Morimoto, et al. 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: SQL Server 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