Tag: utility

Utility Spotlight: Autoruns

April 2007 The vast number of apps that run automatically at system start up can be a source of endless headaches. But with Autoruns, you can investigate every app that runs automatically, letting you troubleshoot conflicts, track down malware, and free up system resources. Microsoft Download Link…

Utility Spotlight: SyncToy

March 2007 Face it, most of the users you support just don’t back up there data. SyncToy provides an unintrusive way to ensure your users’ files are always backed up and ready to be easily restored. Microsoft Download Link…

Utility Spotlight: Robocopy GUI

November 2006 Traditional copy and paste works well enough for simple tasks, but for advanced functionality, you need Robocopy. But what if you’re not a fan of the command line? Enter Robocopy GUI. Microsoft Download Link…

Utility Spotlight: Server Performance Advisor

March • April 2006 Establishing solid configurations that are optimized for a server’s unique environment can often be challenging work, especially in large or complex environments. Once your servers are deployed, keeping an eye on performance to ensure that every server is running in tip-top shape can be a full-time job. Microsoft Download Link…

Utility Spotlight: Access-Based Enumeration

September 2006 As a systems administrator, you’ve probably had users complain that they can’t access certain folders they see in Windows® Explorer. The cause is often simple: the user doesn’t have permission to open those resources. Microsoft Download Link…

Utility Spotlight: WMI Code Creator

January • February 2006 As a systems administrator you’re surely no stranger to Windows®Management Instrumentation (WMI), which gives you access to a wealth of management information and allows you to automate administrative tasks. Microsoft Download Link…

Scriptomatic 2.0

Download Center : Scriptomatic 2.0 Utility that writes WMI scripts for system administration. Microsoft Download Link…