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    PC inventory software

    in Software Hangout

    Posted · Edited by 1boredguy

    Hello,

    I would like to audit/inventory (pull all hardware and OS info) all my domain workstations.

    I've found a few apps that do the job, but are fairly expensive.

    Does anyone know any good FREE apps? If there isn't any decent free ones available, perhaps any recommendations on a fairly priced one.

    Thanks

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    phasing out Administrator account

    in Windows 2000/2003/NT4

    Posted

    Hello,

    I set up a new domain admin and want to carefully remove the built-in admin.

    I tried to disable it, so I can see if anything goes wrong, but I can't disable it because of what a pop-up error says, "can't disable built-in accounts."

    Any recommendations on the best way/steps to clean out domain administrator accounts?

    Thanks

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    blocking imesh

    in Windows 2000/2003/NT4

    Posted

    is there a way to block imesh within the dns lookups?

    or, has anyone been successful with port blocking?

    got a few p2p services. having trouble blocking them with a SonicWALL 4060.

    thanks

    well, after sitting down to try it out myself. YES, i can block imesh by making a forward lookup zone on my DNS server.

    would still like to know the port blocking though...

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    Editing DSN lookups

    in Windows 2000/2003/NT4

    Posted

    Well, if it worked, great. I suggest Active Directory Integrated Zone. If you have the DNS server also as a DC, do it.

    Thanks, very cool! If I want to return 127.0.0.1, then where do I do that?

    If I get the "properties" of the zone, I see the tabs: General, State of Authority, Name Servers, WINS, Zone Transfers.

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    Editing DSN lookups

    in Windows 2000/2003/NT4

    Posted

    I think you need a 'static' entry on the Forward Lookup Zone so that the domain name ( chatenabled.mail.google.com ) gets resolved to 127.0.0.1.

    I created a new Zone. Does it matter if it's primary or active directory-integrated?

    I just left the zone blank. It seems to work just like that, the chat feature doesn't load.

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    Editing DSN lookups

    in Windows 2000/2003/NT4

    Posted · Edited by 1boredguy

    Hello,

    I need help. I want to disable gmail chat in a network, under a DNS server. I found these directions on the gmail help center, but I'm clueless of DNS server editing. How/where do I block DNS lookups?

    "I am a network administrator, and need to disable Gmail's chat features on my network.

    We understand that it's sometimes necessary to disable instant messaging services on a network. If you need to prevent Gmail users on your network from chatting, we suggest blocking DNS lookups to chatenabled.mail.google.com, by returning 127.0.0.1."

    Any replies are appreciated!

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    batch file help

    in Windows XP

    Posted

    hello,

    was wondering if anyone could help with a batch file.

    it will be used at a shared workstation.

    users want to pull files from a network folder, the batch file should prompt for a user name.

    the folder should be mapped, then specified files should be copied to the workstation (lets say user_folder).

    (the users will then modify those files)

    then somehow, maybe in another batch, the user_folder contents should be sent to the original network folder.

    this is kind of a puzzle to figure out the best way for the setup.

    any replies are appreciated.

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    BLUE_SS.DL_ and LUNA.MS_

    in Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003

    Posted

    BLUE_SS.DL_ and LUNA.MS_

    I replaced the originals with copies from Media Center.

    I noticed that it changed the default background base color, to a dark navy blue.

    Am I able to edit these files(s) so that I can change that color? Or any other colors associated with the change to MC.

    If so how?

    Thank you for any replies!

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    A+ Certification

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm self taught and going for A+ cert. at present, all this info. was good stuff.

    I've been a machinist and mechanic, just quit my job as a factory foreman which I'd had enough of!

    I want basic certification for many reasons. We all must start somewhere. A+ is the GED of IT certifications but it may be all I need to start my own gig. I would like to go on to get a MCSE. I'm actuall taking a class because I wanted to go back to school. A practice test is a good idea, I scored about 75%, so I'm taking a cheap class for one month. Thank's to all.

    this is a bit off topic. but did anyone else read this, in thier head, with the voice of Stewie? :D The pix just kinda did it pretty well... fits the character.

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    A+ Certification

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    my advice may not 100% pertain to your situation, but i hope it may offer an alternative thought.

    why nursing?

    don't forget possibilities in going for a B.A... not just for knowledge, but for the resources that are available. there are TONS of internships regularly posted on my state U web site (big names like Microsoft and Dell to small banks just looking for sys admin). if you got a chance for creditable work experience, then scoop it up and cut back on the classes if you have to, nothing replaces creditable experience. the basic certs, like A+, won't do much alone (...in my opinion...). i've asked quite a few admins/engineers how they got a "foot in the door." they either had the certs+B.A. or experience (no certs at first) for thier "foot in the door." i do live in WA, so maybe your local U resources aren't the same, but i recommend checking atleast a few of them.

    good luck (to both of us)

    :)

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    somehow removed SATA support

    in Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003

    Posted

    I have a set of UA install CDs that I have used for a while with IDE.

    I just did an install on a Shuttle XPC that has SATA drivers on a floppy.

    For some reason, I would get a "file not found" when using my old UA install CDs, when the install copies the SATA drivers.

    When I use an untweaked install CD (it's UA, but not slimmed+tweaked), it works fine.

    What could I have possibly done, so that my UA installs can't copy a SATA driver file? (I'm guessing there are supplimentary drivers on the win CD to go with the drivers given on the floppy?).

    Thanks

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    silent xpize with unattended install, can make royal default?

    in XPize

    Posted · Edited by 1boredguy

    Yes, I just found that out. I followed this guide: http://unattended.msfn.org/advanced/cosmetics/theme.htm

    But it is still not working.

    I saved the theme style to the "themes" folder, then customized the winnt:

    [shell]

    CustomDefaultThemeFile = "%WinDir%\Resources\Themes\MyTheme.theme"

    Finally I copied the shellstyle.dll to

    $OEM$\$$\Resources\Themes\Luna\Shell\Royale

    Maybe I have to copy ALL of the files in the "theme" folder over to my CD's "theme"? I will try that when I can...

    Please let me know if I missed something -- it's a headache with these repeat installs.

    Thanks

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    EDIT:

    The theme file did copy over properly to the new installation. I just tried to open the theme file, and it makes an error... I'm assuming it's because the new install is missing a theme file... Which one?

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    silent xpize with unattended install, can make royal default?

    in XPize

    Posted · Edited by 1boredguy

    I did a silent install. Royal installs fine, but isn't the default. How can I make royal default -- from the xpize installation. I do not want to replace files in my i386 cd folder, I just want xpize to take care of it. is there a reg or batch i can run after the xpize install? i'm using runonceex.cmd.

    thanks

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