How
to Use Sysprep: An Introduction This article
introduces Sysprep, a tool designed for corporate system
administrators, OEMs, and others who need to deploy the
Windows XP operating system on multiple computers.
How
to Use Sysprep in Factory Mode This article
explains how to use Factory mode in Sysprep to
preconfigure installation options and reduce the number
of images an OEM needs to maintain.
Windows XP Application
Compatibility
How
to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows
XP This article describes how to troubleshoot the
most common program compatibility issues you may
encounter on your Windows XP-based computer. Note that
program compatibility issues are often called
“application” compatibility issues.
How
to Use Windows Application Compatibility
Mode This article describes how to troubleshoot
the most common program compatibility issues you may
encounter on your Windows XP-based computer. Note that
program compatibility issues are often called
“application” compatibility issues.
How
to Upgrade Administrative Template Files This
article explains how to upgrade Administrative Template
Files in order to manage Windows XP-based client
computers in a Windows 2000 Server environment.
How
to Manage or Prevent Remote Assistance on Users
Computers This article explains how
administrators can manage user access to Remote
Assistance in a corporate environment. It also explains
how to prevent users from accessing Remote Assistance.
How
to Create a Direct Cable Connection This article
explains how to create a direct connection to a remote
server or another computer from a remote client.
How
to Create a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Connection This article explains how to Create a
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Connection, which is generally
a high speed connection that involves hardware such as a
cable modem or DSL.
How
to Join Your Computer to a Domain This article
explains how to join your computer to a domain, a common
task for users in corporations or large organizations.
How
to Enable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows
XP Microsoft Windows XP provides Internet
security in the form of a firewall, known as the
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). This feature is
designed for home and small business use and provides
protection for computers directly connected to the
Internet.
How
to Share Files Using Encrypting File
System Microsoft Windows XP provides many
enhancements in the area of data protection—especially
Encrypting File System (EFS). This article describes how
to share files using EFS, and is intended to assist
system architects and administrators in developing best
practices for creating data recovery and data protection
strategies using Windows XP.
How
to Encrypt Offline Files This article describes
how to encrypt offline files. It is intended to assist
system architects and administrators in developing best
practices for creating data recovery and data protection
strategies using Windows XP.
Other How-to Resources for IT
Pros
Windows
XP Professional How-To Articles on Technet This
list of articles on the Microsoft TechNet Web site for
IT Pros will help you manage resources, customize the
interface, deploy Windows XP, or troubleshoot setup and
networking problems.