Using Group Policy, you will likely use Resultant Set of Policies and GPResult to see how group policies are being applied to a user or computer. They are great tools for troubleshooting and ensuring your policies are landing correctly for your clients. One field in GPResult might cause you to do a double-take if you look closely. The output of gpresult will list the Group … [Read more...]
Simple Tip: Windows 7 includes Copy as Path on the context menu
I was a bit bummed when setting up my work computer recently that one of my trusty favorites, the Lammer Context menu, caused Windows Explorer.exe to crash on every right-click. (It still works well at home though.) I was disappointed to not have this tool for the two things I use frequently out of it: Copy the file's path and calculate checksum. Be bummed no more! Windows 7 … [Read more...]
New keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8
The general consensus of Windows 8 that I've been seeing since the consumer preview release has been that the next major operating system is interesting, an update to Windows 7 (besides the Metro UI), and the interface looks like it will be good for tablets and touch-capable displays. As I wrote about yesterday in 8 annoyances of Windows 8, for the majority of people that have … [Read more...]
Windows Server 8 beta available for evaluation
Microsoft wants IT Professionals to dive into the Windows Server 8 beta, according to the Windows Server blog post that announced its availability today. You can download a 64-bit ISO or VHD to evaluate and provide feedback of the limited-time trial OS. You can find the download from TechNet behind a Windows Live login. The 64-bit ISO is 3.3GB in size. Server 8 is being called … [Read more...]
8 annoyances of Windows 8
My initial take with Windows 8 was that beyond the Metro style Start Menu, it was just an updated Windows 7. The more I mess around with it, the more I find that leaves me scratching my head. The interface was adapted to work well on tablets and touch-sensitive monitors but when you still have a keyboard and mouse the interface actually has a bit of a learning curve to it. … [Read more...]