This morning I received an email from Rudy, one of our groovyReaders about changing / renaming his Windows 7 computer name. His question is a simple one which I receive often so rather than answering it in the forum like I normally do, I’ve decided to just write-up a quick How-To to answer Rudy’s question. [...]
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Enable Wireless LAN Support On Windows Server 2008 [How-To]
Windows Server 2008 is typically associated with server rooms and corporations however for some home, small business users and Students, Windows Server 2008 can also make a great desktop. The first time I started using Windows Server 2008 as a desktop it took about 20 minutes before I figured out how-to enable the OS [...]
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 SP2 Released [Release Alert]
Tonight I discovered Microsoft has released WSUS 3.0 SP2. For most enterprise shops, this is a big deal since Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is the primary method corporations use to Patch their Desktops (and sometimes servers). It’s Free, simple to use and very effective. A low level Systems Admin can use it (unlike SCCM) [...]
Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Official Upgrade Paths
Today Microsoft released the Official Supported and Unsupported Upgrade Paths / Scenarios on Microsoft Download. No huge surprises hit me as I reviewed the documentation except just 1… Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 RTM is an Unsupported Upgrade Scenario Not a HUGE problem for me personally since I believe upgrades for the [...]
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Released
This morning Microsoft released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Here are the download links the various flavors. Be sure to grab the right one (32 Bit Vs. 64 Bit etc…). You can read all the details about the release over at the KB Page – http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948465 Windows [...]
How-To Mount an ISO Image in Windows Server 2008
Recently I built a new x64 or 64 Bit Windows Server 2008 machine. I wanted to install the new Virtual Machine Manager 2008 however because it was an ISO, I needed a way to Mount the ISO image. A few months back I wrote a How-To Tutorial on Mounting ISO Images for Vista [...]
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP3 Available for Download [Release Alert]
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP3 was made available on the Microsoft Download Center. You can grab your copy at the Link Below: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP3 Download Link The Release Notes: Service Pack 3 for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is now available. SQL Server 2005 service packs are cumulative, and this service pack [...]
Service Pack 2 BETA Released for Vista and Server 2008
Although several sites have been talking about the release since yesterday, I just noticed on microsoftpost.com (sorry for the shameless plug) that Service Pack 2 “BETA” for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hit the Microsoft Download Center today. I’m out on vacation this week so I can’t test this out BUT, below are [...]
Microsoft Releases Free Toolkit for Windows Home Server
For those of you out there with a Windows Home Server you might be interested in a new download Microsoft released today. I noticed it today on the Microsoft Download Center Feed – It’s called the Windows Home Server Toolkit V1.1. Now, call me crazy BUT, I personally don’t see the logic here. If a [...]
Disable IE ESC for Windows Server 2003
Removing or Disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (IE ESC) for Windows Server 2003 is a simple process however today when I showed someone how-to do this at work, I realized I’ve not documented the process yet here on groovyPost.com so… Let’s get to it! Note – This How-To Tutorial is for Server 2003, [...]
Change the Registered Owner and Company Name in Windows [How-To]
When installing Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP for the first time, you should have been prompted to enter an Owner Name and Organization / Company name. Normally there’s never a need to change these settings however what if you entered in a typo or, what if your not the original owner and you [...]
Disable IE Enhanced Security Configuration in Windows Server 2008
Whether you just built a Windows Server 2008 Test system or your using Windows Server 2008 as a desktop (like me), Turning off or Disabling the IE Enhanced Security Configuration – also known as IE ESC is one of the first things I always do. The steps are simple. If any questions arise, please [...]
Microsoft Releases Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 As Free Standalone HyperVisor
Last month I attended the Get Virtual Now event Microsoft hosted. Bob Muglia announced they were working on and would be releases within 30 days a Free Standalone HyperVisor called Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008. I was very happy to discover on MicrosoftPost.com that Microsoft has done JUST that! You can find the Download Link for [...]
Easily Report Hard Drive Utilization for Windows Machines
Have you ever wondered "Why am I out of Hard Drive space?" or "Who is using up all the Drive space on the Server share?". Today at work I asked that VERY same question to myself and after a quick Google search & download, I installed a nice little piece of FreeWare called – TreeSize [...]