A real friend helps you move
You’ve moved a file from one folder on an NTFS volume to another folder on the same NTFS volume. What has happened to the permissions of the file after the move?
The non-error error
You received a new computer as a gift, and you’ve installed about 30 different applications in a couple of days. Unfortunately, you now get the message “Error 44” when starting the computer, with no other references or application names. Which of these utilities can help you determine which program is giving this generic error message?
Was I not supposed to do that?
While experimenting on your Windows XP machine, you modified the attribute of boot.ini and made a few edits to the file. Unfortunately, you now find that your Windows XP operating system doesn’t boot. What program can help you rebuild your boot.ini file?
I heart encryption
You need to connect securely from your laptop on a public wireless network to a remote computer at your office. Which of these protocols is commonly used to create an encrypted communication link to another computer?
Hold your questions, please
You’re creating a batch file that copies a group of files from one folder to another, but you don’t want the batch process to stop if a file is overwritten during the copy process. What command line option allows the copy command to overwrite files without any prompts?
USB, or no USB?
You have been using a new USB-connected external hard drive, but you’re finding that the drive letter disappears from Windows Explorer at random times. What Windows utility can provide you with the real-time status of the USB ports?
Microsoft 70-680: 4.4 – Configuring Networking Settings
Wireless networks are everywhere, both in the office and outside of the workplace. In this video, you’ll learn about networking settings with an emphasis in wireless connectivity. You’ll also learn about the different 802.11 network technologies, an overview of securing wireless networks, how to connect to a wireless network in the GUI and at the command line, and how to take advantage of location-aware printing.
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Microsoft 70-680: 4.2 – Configuring IPv4
If you’re managing a Windows 7 network, then you’ll certainly be asked to configure IPv4 settings. In this video, you’ll learn how to connect to a network, configure name resolution, the use of network locations, how to leverage APIPA, and how to resolve basic connectivity issues.
Microsoft 70-680: 4.1 – An Overview of IPv4 and IPv6
Windows 7 integrates two of the most popular protocols on the planet; IPv4 and IPv6. In this video, you’ll learn about these protocols, the specifics of addressing with IPv4 and IPv6, and how these technologies are used to communicate across the network.
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Smeary
When printing a document on your laser printer, you find that all of the text on the page smears when touched. What is the most likely cause of this issue?