“Access Denied” when try to move or copy files to Windows Share

I had an user complaining she can’t copy or move or delete files on a windows share where she had a full access. When I asked her what’s the error message she gets. She said it’s “Access Denied”. I knew what was going on. I resolved it with the following steps. Solution 1: Open Command … Continue reading “Access Denied” when try to move or copy files to Windows Share →

Upgraded to MCSE 2008 with messaging

Ever since I did my first certificate for MCSE in Windows NT 4.0, I always updated my certification position. I upgraded my MCSE in Windows 2000 to MCSE in Windows 2003 to MCSE in windows 2008.

Windows 7: Your own Wallpapers to display in specified intervals

I like to change my wallpaper every 15 minutes on my computer. I have blogged about Wallpaper Master (freeware) for XP and Vista computers. Now in Windows 7, you can choose group of pictures which will be applied as Wallpaper for every specified minutes. Default is 30 minutes. Imagine you may group your last vacation … Continue reading Windows 7: Your own Wallpapers to display in specified intervals →

Windows 7:Burn ISOs to CD/DVDs quickly

Windows 7 can burn ISOs now. If you have a ISO, just right click and select Burn disk image. You will get this dialog box. Click Burn and that’s it. For earlier versions of Windows, I would suggest using the free CD/DVD burning tools like InfraRecorder or it’s portable version here.

Windows 7: Middle Click to open new program instance on Task bar

In Windows 7 desktop, there is no quick launch. Instead we get a default program list in big Icons (e.g., Internet Explorer, Windows File Explorer). It’s cool feature that you can add your own mostly used programs like quick launch. When you try to open second instance the already opened program by clicking on the … Continue reading Windows 7: Middle Click to open new program instance on Task bar →

AD Tools for Windows 7: Windows Admins gets Love from Microsoft

This time around Microsoft don't want to miss System Administrators with Windows 7. That's a good start . They released new Remote Server Adminsitration Tools for Windows 7 that includes Active Directory admin tools along with others. You can download it here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=82516c35-c7dc-4652-b2ea-2df99ea83dbb&DisplayLang=en Remember you should read the installation instructions as below, 1. On a … Continue reading AD Tools for Windows 7: Windows Admins gets Love from Microsoft →

Windows 7: System Configuration (formally called MSConfig)

What can you do with System Configuration tool in Windows 7 (and MSConfig in Vista and XP)? Many things.. First how to open the application in Windows 7, Vista and XP. I covered MSConfig for controlling startup programs HERE. In Windows 7, Click on Windows Orb button. Start typing System Config. Click on System Configuration … Continue reading Windows 7: System Configuration (formally called MSConfig) →

Windows 7: Sticky Notes

Somebody in Windows team impressed with Tomboy Notes (Linux) application or PNotes (Windows) application. They decided to add this to Windows 7. If you have touch screen, you can write down information on the notes for quick jot down. These sticky notes are really simple has only two buttons on the top (Close and Add … Continue reading Windows 7: Sticky Notes →

Windows 7: Copying huge files is faster now as it supposed to be.

First thing I tested with Windows 7 Beta is to copy a huge file from a USB drive to a network location. Something Vista doesn’t do well. What do you know Windows 7 copied the file really faster, I am impressed.

Robocopy limitations: I can’t copy, say, files created on May month

Robocopy is fantastic freeware from Microsoft. But I hit the limitation of this tool today. I wanted to copy a huge pile of files into monthly sorted folders. Robocopy has –MAXAGE:N and –MINAGE:N options for file selection. N is a days or date in YYYYMMDD format. Well, it works with only with one switch MAXAGE … Continue reading Robocopy limitations: I can’t copy, say, files created on May month →