Administrator Tip: Liberate locked files

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November 24, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Administrator Tips NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Locked files line up for changes   >  Ask the Expert: What happens if we don't upgrade our NT4 servers before the MS deadline?   >  Hiding or revealing user names in the Windows XP logon screen   >  Shut down PCs remotely using the command line or a GUI   >  Ask Microsoft! Check out the answers we received Locked files line up for changes [Serdar Yegulalp] Need to make system changes? Here are two options: Use MoveFileEx, which lets a program queue up changes to locked files at the next reboot, or try the freeware command-line tool, PendMoves. Ask the Expert: What happens if we don't upgrade our NT4 servers before the MS deadline? [Serdar Yegulalp] Dear Serdar, I am a self-taught computer administrator for a small company with 10 remote branches. We have been waiting as long as possible to upgrade from our three NT4 servers (one e-mail/data, two Citrix). I need help explaining the consequences of not upgrading to new OSes before the 12/31/2004 Microsoft deadline. Hiding or revealing user names in the Windows XP logon screen [Serdar Yegulalp] The default Windows XP logon screen displays a selectable list of all the user accounts available on the system. Normally, all the accounts present (except for the Administrator account) are shown. This 'friendly' XP interface was designed with home users in mind, but you may want to keep the accounts hidden. Find out how to toggle between revealed/hidden accounts in this tip. Shut down PCs remotely using the command line or a GUI [Stuart Norris] This easy GUI is available from the "Run" command in the Start menu. You can browse for the PC you want to reboot, shut down or logoff. If you'd like, you can inform the user and set a buffer time to allow the user to save work. FEATURED TOPIC:  Ask Microsoft! Check out the answers we received What if you could ask any of the top execs at Microsoft a question? SearchWin2000.com has been able to serve as a pipeline, and here are the latest user-submitted answers. NEWS:  Windows, Linux mired in benchmarking cat fight Explaining how Windows stacks up against Linux in a high demand environment sounds like a simple exercise, but one expert says it's actually a complicated task. GADGET GUIDE 2004:  Just in time for the holiday season! TechTarget's annual Gadgets & Gizmos guide is filled with helpful reviews on some of the coolest products available. If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for yourself or a fellow techno-friend, read our helpful reviews to see how our editors made out with these products in the real world. You'll find everything from notebooks to handhelds, mobile phones to mobile offices, tiny digital cameras and portable game systems. 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 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?cid=497929&lid=430732&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 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494