Speeding up LDAP Queries
The GC server contains a replica of every object in every domain in the forest but stores only some of the attributes for each of those objects.
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Remove the Arrow from Shortcuts
Would you prefer to show your shortcuts without the arrow in the bottom left-hand corner? This tip will show you how to change the arrow icon or remove it completely.
How to clear the Parental Controls Activity Reports in Windows Vista
Simple, three step process.
How to Backup Windows XP Home Edition
Your computer cost you from hundreds to thousands of dollars, but the computer itself is not the most valuable part. The data on the hard disk is the most valuable part. How many hours of work did you put into creating that data? One little event, like a power line spike from a lightning strike, and all that… Read More »
In Windows, what hardware issues might be slowing down my computer?
There are several reasons that a PC might be running slowly. If you usually leave your computer on and don’t restart it very often, you may see a significant slowdown in PC performance, and perhaps “out of memory” error messages. When you leave the computer on and don’t restart it through the Shut Down… option on the Start… Read More »
How to Speed Up Windows 2000
If you have installed Windows 2000 yet and used it for a while, you probably noticed that it is a pretty fast performer. But depending on how you’re using Windows 2000 and in what type of environment, you can coax even more performance out of it by freeing up extra RAM by disabling system services that are running… Read More »
No Deltree Command?
You may remember that some versions of DOS had a DELTREE command to remove a directory as well as all of its subdirectories and contained files. Windows 2000 and Windows XP do not have this command, but you can emulate it with the RD (RMDIR) command.
Change the registered owner
This quick alteration to the registry will change what is displayed as the owner of the current installation of Windows.
How to Restore the Operating System to a Previous State
This article describes how to use the System Restore tool to return your computer to a previous working state. System Restore takes a “snapshot” of critical system files and some program files and stores this information as restore points. You can use these restore points to return Windows XP to a previous state.
How to clear Windows Explorer MRUs
After you complete this procedure, the MRU list does not appear in Windows Explorer-style dialog boxes; however, this list is not removed from the registry.