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Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Administrator's Pocket Consultant
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William R. Stanek
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384
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All Levels
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09/26/2001
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9780735613812
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0-7356-1381-8
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$29.99
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Index
Symbols and Numbers
/BASEVIDEO, 42
/BOOTLOG, 42
/NOGUIBOOT, 42
/SAFEBOOT, 42
/SOS, 42
%SystemRoot%
described, 13
driver files, 65
error logging, 28
group policies in, 167
statistics repository, 28
system configuration files, 40
WMI log files storage, 29, 31
%UserProfile%
environment variables, 280
Quick Launch options, 101
Start Menu folder, 91, 97, 303
16-bit color, 122-123
24-bit color, 122-123
32-bit color, 122-123
A
access. See user access
access and connectivity policies, 180-183
accessing event logs, 314
accounts
adding and removing group members, 143-144
creating local workstation groups, 142
LocalService, 131
LocalSystem, 131
local users, essentials, 129-132
local users and groups, 141-142, 144-145
activate menu bar shortcut, 103
Active Desktop
enabling or disabling, 195-196
folder views, 196
multiple folder views, 196
ActiveX controls, 237
adapters, 59
Add Hardware Wizard, 69-70
Add New Quota Entry dialog box, 215
Add/Remove Templates dialog box, 171
addresses
address toolbar (taskbar), 99
Alternative and Dynamic IP, 252
ping to check, 250
static IP, 249-251
administration, 3-21
application framework, 12-13
automatic updates, 18-21
error reporting, 16-18
Help and Support Center, 10-12
interface changes, 4-7
mouse tricks, 7-8
overview, 3
support services, 8-10
system health, 13-15
Administrative Tools
display menu option settings, 87
menu, 92-93
administrator account, 130
Advanced Dial-Up dialog box, 283
Advanced System Information, 23, 25-27
Advanced tab, 46-55
applications performance, 48
Environment Variables dialog box, 50-51
error reporting, 54-55
system startup and recovery options, 52-53
virtual memory configuration, 49-50
Windows performance, 47-48
Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box, 253-254, 256-257
alarms and alarm actions, 153-156
configuring, 153-156
Critical Battery Alarms, 153-154
Low Battery Alarms, 153-155
alternate addressing, 162-164
alternate phone numbers, 286-287
alternative IP addressing, 252
Always On power scheme, 151
analog modems, 267
Animated Bitmap Creator and Previewer, 228
Anyone's Use option, 277
application framework, 12-13
application log, 313
applications
information, 26
optimizing, 303-304
area code rules, 272
arrange icons, 192
Ask A Friend To Help, 11
audio devices. See sound and audio devices
audio playback and settings, 77
AUTOEXEC.BAT, 40
automated help. See help
Automatic Browser Configuration policy, 234
automatic disconnections, 283-284
automatic remote connections, 278-279
automatic updates, 18-21
B
background images, 108
Background Intelligent Transfer, 9
Background Services, 48
backup
Operators accounts, 133
Windows XP, 32
bad sectors, 306
batteries, 152, 153-155
Black Berry (PDA), 60
BOOT.INI, 38, 40
boot options, 41-42
broadband connections
creating, 276
establishing remote, 295
problems and resolutions, 295
Browse For Folder dialog box, 217
browser interface, customizing, 227-231
buttons, 230-231
logos, 228-229
titles, 227-228
Browser Title dialog box, 227
Browser Toolbar Button Information dialog box, 230
Browser User Interface policies, 227
C
cable modems, 267-268, 276
cache, setting offline files, 179-180
caching
documents and programs, 203
offline configuring, 210
Caching Settings dialog box, 204
calendar Internet default program, 232
calling card, 272
catalog files report, for Content Indexer, 34
Category Control Panel, 6-7
Check All Boot Paths, 41
Check Disk
and hard shutdown, 334
options and switches, 305
running, 305-306
syntax, 305
checkpoints, system, 335
cipher utility (CIPHER.EXE), 313
circuit cards, 59
Classic Control Panel, 5
Classic logon, 188
Classic Shell, 194-195
Classic Start Menu
described, 4
options, 86-88
Classic view, 196
Clients for Microsoft Networks, 270, 290
close or quit keyboard shortcut, 103
color
changing schemes, 107, 118
matching for graphics, 124-125
quality, 122-123
components
installed components information, 25
networking components, configuring, 289-291
compression
compress old files reports, 34
drives and data, 309-311
files and directories, 309-310
utility (COMPACT.EXE), 311
computer and user scripts policies, 183-187
controlling script behavior, 183-185
logon and logoff scripts, 186-187
startup and shutdown scripts, 185-186
types of, 183
Computer Management
disk quota entries, 214-216, 218-219
viewing services, 9-10
Computer Management console, 201. See also device management utilities
Computer Name tab, 45-46
CONFIG.SYS, 40
Configure Toolbar Buttons policy, 246
configuring policies, 169-171
adding or removing templates, 171
enabling and disabling, 170
viewing templates, 169-170
Connect dialog box, 293
connections
configuring attempts, 283-284
configuring proxy settings, 235-237
managing through Group Policy, 233-235
protocols, 289
speed, status and clarity of, 259
connections, local
configuring, 249-258
managing, 258-261
connections, remote
auto disconnection, 283-284
automatic or manual, configuring, 278-279
broadband, creating, 276
broadband, establishing, 295
dialing rules, configuring, 285-286
dial-up, establishing and creating, 270-275, 292-294
identity validation, configuring, 287-289
Internet Connection Firewall, 291-292
logon information, configuring, 282-283
networking protocols and components, 289-291
primary and alternate phone numbers, 286-287
proxy settings for mobile, 279-282
redialing options, 284-285
VPN, establishing and creating, 277, 296-297
Connections Settings dialog box, 234
Connection Wizards, 270
connectivity and access policies, 180-183
Contact List Internet default program, 232
Content Indexer, 34
Control Panel
Expand setting, 87
old and new views, 5-7
Convert Utility (FAT to NTFS)
syntax, 308
use of, 308-309
copy selected item shortcut, 104
copy shortcut, 103
corrupted system files, repairing, 332-333
country codes, 273
Crash Dump, 36
Create Shared Folder Wizard, 201, 202
create shortcut keyboard command, 104
Create Shortcut Wizard, 92
Critical Battery Alarm Actions dialog box, 156
Critical Battery Alarms, 153-154
Cursor Blink Rate, 72-73
custom browser titles, 227
customize desktop content, 110-112
Customize Notifications dialog box, 98
Customize Start Menu dialog box, 88
Custom Logo dialog box, 229
custom logos, 228
custom themes, 108
cycle through items keyboard shortcut, 104
D
daily system checkpoints, 335
data encryption and decryption, 311-313
Data Encryption Standard (DES), 311
date and time settings, 82
decompression utility (EXPAND.EXE), 311
decrypting files and directories, 312-313
defragmenting disks, 306-308
delete keyboard shortcut, 104
DES (Data Encryption Standard), 311
desktop, 103-114
background, 108-109
cleaning up, 112-114
configuration policies, 196
custom content, 110-112
default icons, 109-110
icons, 193
keyboard shortcuts, 103-105
themes, 106-108
toolbar (taskbar), 99
Desktop button. See Show Desktop button
Desktop Clean Up Wizard, 113-114
Desktop Gallery, 111
device drivers, 64-69
information tracking, 64-65
installing and updating, 65-67
recovery, 65-68
removal and uninstall, 68-69
device management utilities, 61-64
local and remote systems, 62
by type, 64
Device Manager, 62-64
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
as default component, 290-291
installing network adapters, 247
laptop networking, 161-162
lease, 262
server, 260
settings, 253, 262-263
diagnostics, network, 264-266
diagnostic startup, 39
dialing locations, 271-273
dialing rules
area code, 271-272
broadband, 276
configuring, 285-286
explained, 271
dialog boxes
Add New Quota Entry, 215
Add/Remove Templates, 171
Advanced Dial-Up, 283
Advanced TCP/IP Settings, 253-254, 256-257
Browse For Folder, 217
Browser Title, 227
Browser Toolbar Button Information, 230
Caching Settings, 204
Connect, 293
Connections Settings, 234
Critical Battery Alarm Actions, 156
Customize Notifications, 98
Customize Start Menu, 88
Custom Logo, 229
Driver File Details, 65
Environment Variables, 50-51
Favorites And Links, 225
Folder Options, 197
Important URLs, 242-243
Internet Options, 241
Internet Properties, 233, 282, 285
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties, 250-254
Local Area Connection Properties, 248-249
Local Area Connection Status, 259, 262
Local Area Network Settings, 235
Logon Properties, 187
Monitor And Drivers Properties, 122
navigation shortcuts, 105
New Location, 272
Offline Files-Advanced Settings, 204
Performance Options, 302
Phone And Modem Options, 272-273
Power Options Properties, 157-158
Programs, 232
Properties, 63, 306
Proxy Settings, 281
Remote Assistance, 328
Security Settings, 242
Select Network Protocol, 248
shortcuts to, 105
Sounds And Audio Devices Properties, 80-81
TCP/IP Properties, 248, 162
Trusted Sites, 244
Virtual Memory, 302
WMI Control Properties, 28
dial-up connection. See also connections
creating, 270-275
establishing remote, 292-294
problems and resolutions, 294
digital modems, 267
digital phone systems, 275
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), 267-268
DirectMusic acceleration, 79
directories
compression and expansion, 309-311
encryption and decryption, 311-313
DirectShow acceleration, 79
DirectSound acceleration, 79
DirectX diagnostic tool, 33
Disable Changing Connection Settings policy, 245
Disable Changing Proxy Settings policy, 245
Disable Internet Connection Wizard policy, 245
Disable The Advanced Page policy, 246
Disable The Connections Page policy, 245
Disable The Programs Page policy, 245
Disable The Security Page policy, 245
disconnection. See automatic disconnections
Disk Cleanup, 32-35
disk drives
access in Windows Explorer, 219
icons, 193
optimizing, 304-313
optimizing, checking for errors, 305-306
optimizing, compressing drives and data, 309-311
optimizing, converting to NTFS, 306-308
optimizing, defragmenting, 306-308
optimizing, encrypting drives and data, 311-313
optimizing, reducing space usage, 304
disk errors, checking, 305-306
disk quotas. See also quotas
entries, 217
policies, 171-174
disk space usage, reducing, 304
display and video settings, 118-125
color quality, 122-123
display appearance, 118-119
graphics color matching, 124-125
monitor setup, 121-122
refresh rate, 123-124
screen resolution, 122-123
video adapter and monitor, 119-120
video drivers, 120-121
video settings, 119-125
distribution groups accounts, 132
DNS (Domain Name System)
configuring resolution, 254-256
dynamic, 255
installing network adapters, 247
registering and flushing, 255, 263-264
registration, 264
resolver cache, 264
settings, 254-256
suffixes, 255
docked and undocked hardware profiles, 160-161
documents, caching, 203
domain
changing, 46
policies, 167
user accounts, 129-130
Domain Name System (DNS). See DNS
double-click, 7
downloaded program files, 34
Dr. Watson, 33, 35-37
Dragging and Dropping, 87
Driver File Details dialog box, 65
drivers
information tracking, 64-65
installation, 65-67
removing device, 68
rolling back, 67-68
uninstalling, 68-69
updating, 63
drives. See disk drives
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), 267-268
DSL router, 268, 276
Dump Symbol Table, 37
Dynamic DNS, 255
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). See DHCP
dynamic IP addresses, 162, 252
E
e-mail Internet default program, 231
E-mail Remote Assistance invitations, 323-324
encryption, drives and data, 311-313
energy-saving monitor settings, 116-117
Enhanced CryptoPAK, 311
environment, configuring, 21-58
accessing WMI, 28-29
advanced system information, 25-27
Advanced tab, 46-55
Automatic Updates tab, 58
boot options, 41-42
Disk Cleanup, 33-35
Dr. Watson, 35-37
File Signature Verification, 37-38
General tab, 45
Hardware tab, 46
My Computer information, 24-25
Name tab, 45-46
Remote tab, 58
services, 43-44
standard support tools, 32-33
startup applications, 42-43
startup modes, 39-40
system configuration files, 40-41
System Restore tab, 55-58
WMI control basics, 27-28
WMI logging configuration, 29-31
WMI logon credentials, 29
WMI repository, 31-32
Environment Variables dialog box, 50-51
errors
file system, 306
log files, 313-314
log information, 27
reporting, 16-18, 54-55
event logs, accessing, 314
execute command shortcut, 104
EXPAND.EXE, 311
Extensible Markup Language (XML), 327
external devices, 59
external speakers, 77-78
F
FAT and FAT-32 drives, conversion to NTFS, 304-305, 308
favorites
display setting, 87
links customizing, 225-227
Menu, 225-227
Favorites And Links dialog box, 225
file and data management policies, 171-180
disk quotas, 171-174
offline files, 174-180
system restore, 174
file associations, 199
files
compressing and expanding, 309-311
Disk Cleanup and, 34-35
encrypting and decrypting, 311-313
File Signature Verification, 33, 37-38
invitations (Remote Assistance), 324
types, extensions and associations, 199
File Signature Verification, 33, 37-38
File Size Limits For policy, 246
file system errors, fixing, 306
File Transfer Protocol (FTP), 235
firewall. See Internet Connection Firewall
flushing DNS, 263-264
folder icons, 193
folder options, 191-199
in Active Desktop, 195-196
changing views, 196
drive access in Windows Explorer, 197-198
file type associations, 198-199
folder sharing, 201-202
hidden and compressed files, 196-197
views for multiple folders, 196
in Windows Explorer, 191-195
Folder Options dialog box, 197
FRAMEWORK.LOG (WMI), 29
G
Gallery, Desktop, 111
gateway metric, 252-253
gateways, multiple, 252-253
general system information, 24
General tab, 45
Get Help From Microsoft, 11
Gopher, 235
Go To A Windows Web Site Forum, 11
group accounts
Administrators, 132
Backup Operators, 133
Distribution groups, 132
Guests, 133
Local groups, 132
Network Configuration Operators, 133
Power Users, 133
Remote Desktop Users, 133
Security groups, 132
Users, 133
group policies, 165-168
accessing and using, 166-167
application of, 165-166
local, 166-167
site, domain and unit, 167
using the console, 168
in Windows Explorer, 193-195
Group Policy
for connection and proxy settings, 233-235, 279
for connections settings, 233, 274
for default Internet programs, 232
Group Policy console, 168
for security zone configuring, 241
for security zone usage, 240
settings information, 27
Guest accounts, 131, 133
H
hard disks
turning off, 150
usage limit, 209
hard shutdown, 334
hardware
acceleration, 78
information on installed, 24
status, 24
hardware devices and drivers, configuring, 59-84
date and time settings, 82
device drivers, 64-69
device management utilities, 61-64
Device Manager, 62-64
hardware management, 69-72
installing devices, 59-61
keyboard settings, 72-73
mouse settings, 73-74
network time, 82-84
regional settings, 81-82
sound and audio devices, 74-81
hardware management, 69-72
adding new, 69-70
enabling and disabling, 71
troubleshooting, 71-72
hardware profiles, 159-161
configuring use of, 159-160
copying, renaming, and deleting, 161
docked and undocked, 160-161
hardware resources information, 25
Hardware tab, 46
Hardware Update Wizard, 63
headphones, configuring, 78
help
application framework, 12-13
automated, 10-15
Help and Support Service, 9-12
HelpAssistant account, 131
system health, 13-15
Help And Support Services console, 265
HelpAssistant account, 131
hibernation, 158-159
hidden and compressed files, 196-197
hidden extensions, 197
hidden files and folders, 197
Hide Favorites Menu policy, 246
highlight text shortcut, 104
Home/Office Desk power scheme, 151
home page settings, 223-224
Home Page URL, 224
HTML, 224
HTML Editor Internet default program, 231
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), 235
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), 243
I
icons
arranging, 192
in notification area, 97-98
removing and restoring to desktop, 110
sizing, 88
Windows Explorer, 193
identity validation, configuring, 287-289
Idle Time Before Hanging Up setting, 285
Important URLs dialog box, 242-243
.INI files, 40
insertion points shortcuts, 104
installing and updating drivers, 65-67
installing devices, 59-61
installing TCP/IP, 248-249
interface changes, understanding, 4-7
Internet, 223-246
browser interface, 227-230
connection and proxy settings, 233-237
default programs, 231-233
options and policies, 245-246
security zone, 238, 241-242
settings information, 26
URLs, customizing, 223-227
Internet Call (Internet default program), 232
Internet Connection Firewall, 275, 291-292
Internet Connection Wizard, 270
Internet default programs, setting, 231-233
Internet Explorer. See Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet Options dialog box, 241
Internet Options utility, 232, 282, 284
Internet Properties dialog box, 233, 282, 285
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). See TCP/IP
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, 250-254
invitations (Remote Assistance)
accepting and responding to, 328-329
checking status, 329-330
control password for, 326
expiring, resending, and deleting, 330
offering, 327-328
IP (Internet Protocol). See TCP/IP
IP addressing, 249-258
ipconfig command-line utility, 263
K
Kerberos security, 82
keyboard settings, 72-73
keyboard shortcuts
for desktop and menus system, 103-105
for navigating dialog boxes, 105
using Windows key, 105
key ring entries, 137-140
adding and removing, 137-140
editing, 139
L
L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), 269
laptop management, 149-164
alarms and alarm actions, 153-156
hardware profiles, 159-161
hibernation, 158-159
networking for laptops, 161-164
power behaviors, 158
power buttons, 158
power meter, 157
power schemes, 150-153
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP), 269
links
customizing, 225-227
taskbar toolbar, 99
LMHOSTS files, 257
Load Startup Items, 40
Load System Services, 40
local and remote systems, 62
Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, 248-249
local area connections, configuring, 249-258
DNS Resolution, 254-256
dynamic and alternative addressing, 252
multiple gateways, 252-253
static IP addresses, 249-251
WINS Resolution, 256-258
local area connections, managing, 258-261
enabling and disabling, 258
network configuration information, 259-260
renaming, 260
repairing, 261
status, speed, and activity, 258-259
Local Area Connection Status dialog box, 259, 262
Local Area Networking, 247-266. See also local area connections, configuring
local area connections, managing, 258-261
networking components, installing, 247-249
network settings, testing and troubleshooting, 261-266
Local Area Network Settings dialog box, 235
local group accounts, 132
local group policies, 166-167
Local Intranet security zone, 238, 242-243
LocalService account, 131
LocalSystem account, 131
local user accounts, 129-132
Log File Path, 36
log files, errors, 313
logoff, Display setting, 87
logon and logoff scripts, 186-187
logon and startup policies, 187-190
classic vs. simple logon, 188
disabling run lists, 189-190
setting startup programs, 188-189
welcome screen, 188
logon connection information, configuring, 282-283
Logon Properties dialog box, 187
logos, custom, 228
Low Battery Alarms, 153-155
M
maintenance tasks, scheduling, 314-321
changing task properties, 319-320
copying and moving tasks, 321
deleting tasks, 321
enabling and disabling, 320
running tasks immediately, 320
understanding, 315
viewing on local and remote systems, 315-316
Managed Object Format files (MOF), 29-30
manual remote connections, configuring, 278-279
manual restore points, 336
Max Battery, 152
memory
chips, 60
dumps, 53
optimizing management, 302
physical and virtual, 302
menus, customizing, 85-93
Administrative Tools menu, 92-93
classic and simple views, 85-89
personalized menus, 93
Programs menu, sorting, 90-91
Start menu, 85-89
menu shortcuts, 104
menu system, optimizing, 302-303
menu visual effects, 302
Microsoft Internet Explorer
buttons, creating custom, 230-231
connection and proxy settings, 233-237
enabling and configuring proxy settings, 235-237
favorites and links customizing, 225-227
home page settings, 223-224
interface, customizing, 227-231
logos, creating custom, 228-229
search settings, 223-224
security zones. See security zones management
support URLs settings, 223-224
titles, creating custom, 227-228
Microsoft Management Console (MMC), 166-167
Microsoft .NET Passport, 140
Microsoft Outlook Express, 228
Microsoft Remote Control Incident (MSRCIncident), 324
Microsoft software, view installed, 24
Microsoft technical support, 11
Microsoft Windows NT File System. See NTFS (NT file system)
Microsoft Windows XP errors, 313-314
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, optimizing, 301-321
applications, processes, and services, 303-304
compressing drives and data, 309-311
Microsoft Windows XP
converting to NTFS, 306-308
defragmenting, 306-308
disk errors, 305-306
encrypting drives and data, 311-313
memory management, 302
menu system, 302-303
processor scheduling, 301
reducing space usage, 304
scheduling maintenance tasks. See maintenance tasks, scheduling
Minimal Power Management, 151
MMC (Microsoft Management Console), 166-167
mobile connections, proxy settings, 279-282
Mobile Networking, 267-297
connection properties, configuring, 277-292
connections, establishing, 292-297
creating connections, 270-277
fundamentals, 267-269
modem pools, 267-269
MOF (Managed Object Format files), 29-30
MOFCOMP.LOG (WMI), 29
Monitor And Drivers Properties dialog box, 122
monitors
energy-saving settings, 116-117
resolution and color quality, 122-123
setup, 121-122
turning off, 150
monthly running task (maintenance), 317-318
mouse
changing pointers, 107
settings, 73-74
tricks, 7-8
msconfig, 332
MSCONFIG.EXE, 39
MSN buddy list, 324
MSN invitations (Remote Assistance), 324
MSN Messenger Service, 324
MSRCIncident. See Microsoft Remote Control Incident (MSRCIncident)
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider (support service), 9
multimedia audio settings, 81
multiple gateways, 252-253
My Computer
icon, 193
Information, 23-25
My Documents
Expand setting, 87
icon, 193
My Network Places icon, 193
My Pictures, Expand setting, 87
N
NAT (network address translation), 235
NetBIOS, 257-258, 261
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing (support service), 9
.NET Passport. See Microsoft .NET Passport
.NET Passport Wizard, 140
network
adapters, installing, 247-248
configuration information, 259-260
DHCP, 247
diagnostics, 264-266
DNS settings, 254-256
folders. See shared network folders
network address translation (NAT), 235
Network Configuration Operators, 133
Network Connections, Expand setting, 87
Network Diagnostics utility, 32
Network Drive icons, 193
networking components
configuring, 289-291
configuring DHCP, 247
configuring DNS, 247
installing, 247-249
installing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), 248-249
installing network adapters, 247-248
networking for laptops, 161-164
alternate private IP addresses, 162-164
dynamic IP addresses, 162
networking protocols, configuring, 289-291
NetworkService account, 132
network settings, testing and troubleshooting, 261-266
basic tests, 261-262
DHCP settings, 262-263
network diagnostics, 264-266
registering and flushing DNS, 263-264
network time, configuring, 82-84
New Connection Wizard, 270
New Location dialog box, 272
Newsgroups Internet default program, 231
normal startup, 39, 332
notification area, 96-98
NTEVT.LOG (WMI), 30
NTFS (NT file system)
Convert utility, 304, 308-309
encryption of data on, 311-312
quotas on, 212-213
volumes, 197, 218
O
Offering Remote Assistance, 33, 327-328
Offline Favorite Wizard, 206-207
offline file policies, 174-180
controlling offline files and subfolders, 177-178
listed, 175-176
offline file cache, 179-180
offline file configuration, 176-177
offline synchronization, 178-179
offline files, 200-210
basics of, 200
configuring computers to use, 205
folder sharing, 201-202
making unavailable, 204-205
managing on user's computer, 206-210
offline availability, 200, 203-204
policies, 174-180
Offline Files-Advanced Settings dialog box, 204
online
help resources, 11
support Page URL, 224
operating systems environment. See environment, configuring
P
packets, TCP/IP, 259
paging files, 49-50
passwords
Allow Unsecured, 287
changing workstations, 136-137
managing stored, 137-140
Remote Assistance invitations, 326
for screen savers, 114-115
for user accounts, 136-137
paste shortcut, 104
performance, optimizing, 301-304
applications, processes, and services, 303-304
memory management, 302
menu system, 302-303
processor scheduling, 301
Performance Options dialog box, 302
periodic system checkpoints, 335
permissions, for sharing, 202
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) devices, 60
personalized menus, 93
personal toolbars, 101-102
Phone And Modem Options
dialog box, 272, 273
tool, 271
ping, 250, 261
Plug and Play, 60
point of presence (POP), 273
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), 289
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), 269
policies, user and computer, 165-190
access and connectivity policies, 180-183
computer and user scripts, 183-190
configuring, 169-171
configuring, adding or removing templates, 171
configuring, enabling and disabling, 170
configuring, viewing templates, 169-170
file and data management policies, 171-180
group policies, 165-168
logon and startup policies, 187-190
for managing Internet options, 245-246
POP (point of presence), 273
Portable/Laptop power scheme, 151
port number for proxy servers, 236, 281
power behaviors, 158
power buttons, 158
power management settings, 149-159
alarms and alarm actions, 153-156
hibernation, 158-159
power behaviors, 158
power buttons, 158
power meter, 157
power schemes, 150-153
power meter, 157
power options, 152, 154-156
Power Options Properties dialog box, 157, 158
power schemes, 150-153
Always On, 151
creating or optimizing, 152-153
deleting, 153
Home/Office Desk, 151
Max Battery, 152
Minimal Power Management, 151
Portable/Laptop, 151
Presentation, 151
system hibernates, 150
system standby, 150
turn off hard disks, 150
turn off monitor, 150
Power Users privileges, 133
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), 289
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), 269
Presentation Power scheme, 151
prevent CD play shortcut, 104
primary phone numbers, configuring, 286-287
printers, Expand setting, 87
private IP addresses, 162-164
private network addresses, 250
processes, optimizing, 303-304
processor time allocation, 301
Process SYSTEM.INI File, 40
Process WIN.INI File, 40
profiles. See hardware profiles
programs
caching of, 203
configuring error reporting, 16-18
dialog box, 232
scroll setting, 87
properties
dialog box, 63, 306
editor, 36
remote access connections, 277-292
protocols (networking), configuring, 289-291
proxy servers, 235-237
proxy settings
for configuring mobile connections, 279-282
proxy settings
dialog box, 281
policy, 236
Q
QoS Packet Scheduler, 290
Quick Launch toolbar, 99-101
quit or close shortcut, 103
quotas, 210-219
creating entries, 215
deleting entries, 216-217
disabling disk quotas, 219
exporting and importing settings, 218-219
on NTFS volumes, 212-213
updating and customizing entries, 216
using disk quotas, 210-212
viewing entries, 214
R
recording devices, 77
recovering bad sectors, 306
recovering from restore points, 337
recovering missing files, 332-333
recycle bin, 34
Recycle Bin icon, 193
redialing
Attempts setting, 285
configuring options, 284-285
If Line Is Dropped setting, 285
red X, 63
refresh rate, 123-124
refresh window shortcut, 104
regional settings, 81-82
remote access, 267-297
connection properties, 277-292
creating connections, 270-277
establishing connection, 292-297
fundamentals, 267-269
to workstations, 145-148
Remote Assistance
basics of troubleshooting with, 323-324
configuring, 145-146
invitations, 323-327
offering, 327-328
policies, 181-183
in Tools console, 33
Remote Assistance invitations
accepting and responding to, 328-329
checking status, 329-330
control password for, 326
creating, 324-327
expiring, resending, and deleting, 330
offering, 327-328
remote connections. See connections, remote
Remote Desktop, 146-148
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager, 9
Remote Desktop Users, 133
Remote tab, 58
rename item keyboard shortcut, 104
repairing corrupted system files, 332-333
Repeat Delay setting (keyboard), 72
Repeat Rate setting (keyboard), 72
Required Secure Password setting, 288
resetting to normal startup, 332
restart problems, 334
restore points, 334-337
basics of, 334-336
creating manual, 336
recovering from, 337
restoring systems using recovery data, 333
Restricted Sites security zone, 238, 244-245
restricted users, 134
right-click, 7-8
Routing and Remote Access, 267
run
Display setting, 87
lists, disabling, 189-190
S
Safe Mode, 331-332
sample rate, 78
Scheduled Task Wizard, 315-319
screen appearance, 114-125
energy-saving monitor settings, 116-117
resolution, 122-123
screen savers, 107
video settings. See display and video settings
screen savers, 114-116
changing, 107
password protection for, 114-115
reducing resource usage, 115-116
script policies, 183-187
controlling script behavior, 183-185
logon and logoff scripts, 186-187
startup and shutdown scripts, 185-186
types of, 183
Scroll Programs (menu option), 87
search
browser settings, 223-224
keyboard shortcut, 104
sectors, bad, 306
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), 235
security. See also passwords
group accounts, 132
Local Intranet security zone, 238, 242-243
log, 313
Parameters by level, 238-239
Settings dialog box, 242
Zone policies, listed, 240
Zones And Content Ratings policy, 241
security identifiers (SIDs), 212
security zones management, 237-245
basics of, 237-239
configuring through Group Policy, 241
Internet configuring, 241-242
Local Intranet configuring, 242-243
Restricted Sites configuring, 244-245
Trusted Sites configuring, 243-244
usage control through Group Policy, 240
select all keyboard shortcut, 104
selective startup, 39. See also startup
Select Network Protocol dialog box, 248
Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP), 289
services
enabling and disabling, 43-44
optimizing, 303-304
running, 27
troubleshooting automatic, 43-44
settings
DHCP, 262-263
network, 261-262
regional, 81-82
SETUP.LOG (WMI), 30
set userprofile, 101
shared network folders, 200-201
Show Desktop button, 100
Show Hidden Files And Folders, 101
shutdown, problems and troubleshooting, 331-334
SIDs (Security IDs), 212
simple logon, 188
Simple Start Menu, 5, 88-89
site policies, 167
Sleep button, 158
SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol), 289
Socks, 235
software
environment information, 26
Group Policy console settings, 168
status, 24
sound and audio devices, 74-81
hardware performance quality, 78-80
multimedia settings, 81
playback, configuring, 77-80
recording device settings, 77
sound effects, 80-81
Sound Notification, 36-37
Sounds And Audio Devices Properties dialog box, 80-81
speakers and headphones, configuring, 77-78
volume control, 75-78
Sound Notification, 36-37
sounds, changing, 107
speakers and headphones, configuring, 77-78
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), 235
standard users, 134
Start menu
adding and deleting options, 91
Classic and Simple views, 4-5
Classic Start Menu, options, 86-88
customizing, 85-89
rearranging items, 90
Simple Start Menu, options, 88-89
startup
adding or removing, 96-97
diagnostic, 39
enabling and disabling, 42-43
modes, and troubleshooting, 39-40
normal, 39
resetting to normal, 332
Safe Mode for problems, 331-332
selective, 39-40
setting startup programs, 188-189
and shutdown scripts, 185-186
startup programs, troubleshooting, 42-43
troubleshooting, 331-334
startup folder, 96-97
static IP addresses, 249-251
Status
monitoring system health with, 13-15
tool, 23
support
account, 131
services, 8-10
tools, 32-38
URL settings, 223-224
switch between items keyboard shortcut, 104
synchronization of Web pages. See Web pages
synchronizing offline resources, 209
sysedit utility, 41
system
cache, for servers, 48
changing configuration files, 40-41
configuration utility, 33, 38-42
data recovery, 332-333
hardware and software status, 24
hibernating, 150
log, 313
monitoring with Status, 13-15
standby, 150
Startup and Recovery options, 52-54
System Backup, 32
system information, 23-32
Advanced, 25-27
My Computer Information, 24-25
tool, 23
view, 24
WMI Control, 27-32
SYSTEM.INI, 38, 40-41
system properties management, 44-58. See also Advanced tab
Automatic Updates tab, 58
Computer Name tab, 45-46
General tab, 45
Hardware tab, 46
Remote tab, 58
System Restore, 334-337
basics of, 334-336
and disk usage, 56-57
enabling or disabling, 57-58
policies, 174
System Restore Service, 9
System Restore tab, 55-58
system support tools, 33, 61
tab, 55-58
using restore points, 334-337
system support tools, 32-44
boot options, 41-42
Disk Cleanup, 33-35
Dr. Watson, 35-37
File Signature Verification, 37-38
standard support tools, listed, 32-33
startup modes, 39-40
system configuration files, 40-41
troubleshooting services, 43-44
troubleshooting startup applications, 42-43
system tray. See notification area
T
tabs. See under individual tab names
taskbar, customizing, 93-102
address toolbar, 99
auto hiding and locking, 95
grouping similar items, 95-96
notification area programs, 96-98
size and position, 94
visibility, 95
Taskbar Buttons, 303
tasks, scheduling and maintaining
basics, 315
changing task properties, 319-320
copying and moving, 321
deleting, 321
enabling and disabling, 320
on local and remote systems, 315-316
running tasks immediately, 320
task scheduler, 315
TCP/IP
as default connection component, 290
installing, 248-249
packets, 259
Properties dialog box, 162, 248
templates policy, 169-170
adding or removing, 171
viewing, 169-170
temporary offline and Internet files, 34
testing network settings, 261-262
themes, desktop, 106-108
time and date settings, 82
accurate time Web sites, 83
network time configuring, 82-84
time synchronization and updates, 84
Time Between Redial Attempts setting, 285
Time to Live (TTL) value, 263
toolbars
address toolbar (taskbar), 99
customizing, 99-102
types of, 99, 101
in Windows Explorer, 191-193
toolkit, network diagnostics, 264-265
tools
administrative, 87, 92-93
Status, 23
support, 32-38
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), 324
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. See TCP/IP
troubleshooting
automatic services, 43-44
automatic updates, 20-21
broadband connection, 295
dial-up connection, 294
hardware, 71-72
network settings, 261-266
Remote Assistance, 323-324
resource conflict, 60
startup and shutdown, 38-40, 331
startup applications, 42-43
startup with Safe Mode, 331-332
system health statistics, 15
VPN connection, 296-297
Windows XP errors, 313-314
WMI, 30-31
Trusted Sites dialog box, 244
Trusted Sites security zone, 238, 243-244
TTL (Time to Live) value, 263
U
UDP (User Datagram Protocol), 83
undo keyboard shortcut, 104
unit policies, 167
updated drivers, testing, 66
updates
automatic, 18-21
Automatic Update tab, 58
support service, 8
URLs, customizing, 223-227
favorites and links, 225-227
home, search, and support settings, 223-224
Use Original BOOT.INI, 40
user access, 129-148
levels, 134-135
local user and group accounts, 129-133, 141-145
remote access to workstations, 145-148
user and group accounts, 129-133
user access, to workstations, 134-141
changing access levels, 136
changing passwords, 136-137
granting/denying access, 135-136, 141
managing stored passwords, 137-140
Microsoft .NET Passport, 140
.NET Passport Wizard, 140
secure logon, 140
user access levels, 134-135
user accounts
administrator account, 130
domain user accounts, 129-130
Guest accounts, 131, 133
HelpAssistant account, 131
LocalService account, 131
LocalSystem account, 131
local user accounts, 129-132
NetworkService account, 132
Support account, 131
User Accounts utility, 135-136
User Datagram Protocol (UDP), 83
user environment variables, 50-51
users, 133
names, 130
Other users, 134
profiles, 231-232
right-click, 7-8
workgroup or domain, 130
Use Smart Card setting, 288
V
video
adapter and monitor, 119-120
drivers, 120-121
video settings
color matching for graphics, 124-125
color quality, 122-123
monitor setup, 121-122
refresh rate, 123-124
screen resolution, 122-123
video adapter and monitor, 119-120
video drivers, 120-121
view folder shortcut, 104
virtual memory, 49-50
dialog box, 302
paging file, 302
virtual private network (VPN). See VPN connection (remote)
voice recording. See multimedia audio settings
volume control, 75-78
Volume Shadow Copy (support service), 9
VPN connection (remote)
with broadband, 268-269
creating, 277
with dialup, 269
establishing, 296-297
problems and resolutions, 296-297
W
WAN (Wide Area Network), 247
warning symbols, 63
Wave File, 36
WBEMCORE.LOG (WMI), 30
WBEMESS.LOG (WMI), 30
WBEMPROX.LOG (WMI), 30
Web Client/Publisher temporary files, 34
Web Content view, 196
Web pages
offline, 206
synchronization of, 207-208
Web sites
forums for Windows, 11
time accuracy, 83
weekly running task (maintenance), 317-318
welcome screen, 188
Wide Area Network (WAN), 247
WIN.INI, 38, 40-41
Windows, changing buttons, 107
Windows Classic theme, 303
Windows Classic view, 196
Windows Components (error reporting), 17
Windows Explorer
bar, 192
contents view, 192
default context menu, 194
drive access, 197-198
group policies, 193-195
icons, 193
Search Button, 194
views and toolbars, 191-193
Windows Installer, 9
Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS). See WINS
Windows key shortcuts, 105
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), 9, 15
Windows Operating System option (error reporting), 16
Windows Script Host (WSH), 230, 315
Windows Time (support service), 9
Windows XP workstation, configured as a server, 48
WINMGMT.LOG (WMI), 30
WINS
Addresses, 257
resolution, configuring, 256-258
uses, 247
wizards
Add Hardware, 69-70
Connection, 270
Create Shared Folder, 201, 202
Create Shortcut, 92
Desktop Clean Up, 113-114
Disable Internet Connection Wizard policy, 245
Hardware Update, 63
Internet Connection, 270
.NET Passport, 140
New Connection, 270
Offline Favorites, 206-207
Scheduled Task, 315-319
WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation), 9, 15
WMIADAP.LOG (WMI), 30
WMI Control, 27-32
accessing, 28-29
backing up and restoring repository, 31-32
backup/restore statistics, 28
configuring logging, 29-31
default namespace, 28
error logging, 28-31
hardware resources information and, 25
repository, backup and restore, 31
security settings, 28
setting logon credentials, 29
summary information, 28
WMI Control Properties dialog box, 28
WMI provider service (WMIPRVSE), 13
WMIPROV.LOG (WMI), 30
workstations, 134-141
granting and denying access, 135-136, 141
managing stored passwords, 137-140
Microsoft .NET Passport, 140
remote access to, 145-148
secure logon, 140
user access levels, 134-136
workstation passwords, 136-137
WSH (Windows Script Host), 230, 315
X
XML (Extensible Markup Language), 327
Y
yellow warning symbol, 63
Z
zone policies, security, 240
Last Updated: September 22, 2001
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