Configuring the Firewall on Server Core for Remote Management
As you already know by now, in Windows Server 2008, Server Core installation does not include the traditional full graphical user interface (GUI).
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Automation with Batch Files
If you’re familiar with MS-DOS at all, you’ll recall that it’s a command-driven operating system that performs functions issued at the C:> prompt. The only way to get an MS-DOS computer to do something was to type a command at this prompt and if you can imagine, it was a rather cumbersome way to use a computer.
Disable Writing to USB Devices
This registry hack works with both Windows XP (SP2 and greater), as well as Vista.
Text is Too Large or Too Small in IE
IE has a feature that increases or decreases the size of your fonts. You can make adjustments by clicking View > Text Size.
Reset IE7 to Defaults
If Internet Explorer 7 is unstable and generally doesn’t work properly, maybe it’s time to start fresh. Reset it to factory default settings.
Faster Application Loading
For faster application loading you can change the prefetch parameters value. Windows perfetcher loads application faster by prefetching the applications and storing it in prefetch cache.
Boot File Optimization
This hack will enable the de-fragmentation of boot files, which may result in reducing the boot time.
Unload unused DLLs
This hack will enable the automatic unloading of program associated DLLs from memory when a program ends. This will free the memory and other resources for other running programs.
Disable User Tracking in WIndows XP
Yes, you read it right. Windows XP tracks each and every action you take, each and every move you make. It tracks program run by user, the paths followed, the documents used and M$ knows what else. Disable this “feature” will free up system resources and other side effects you may yourself think of.
Configure system cache for server or workstation
If you are using your system as a server then file caching is good. If you are using your system as a desktop then file caching is not so good. KEY : HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory ManagementValue Name : LargeSystemCacheValue Type : DWORDPreferred Value : 1 (for servers)Preferred Value : 0 (for desktops)