.:: IT Systems Directory ::.

This page is is meant to serve as a repository for Email, NT and Netware related tweaks to help
sys-admins refine their systems.

XP SP2

How to delay installation of WinXPSP2
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - KB835935
Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Resources for IT Professionals
Windows XP SP2 - Download here - The file has been zipped (I block exe's on the server) and is only available to campus IP addresses

Utilities

Retina Sasser Scanner - Scanners IP range for machines vlunerable to Sasser
WipeDisk - This boot disk is automatic and will overwrite all contents of a hard disk with 0's. When it is finished it will beep "Mary Had A Little Lamb"
* This zip file contains a WinImage executable that will format and create the boot floppy you need.
How I made the disk: http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6255-5083573.html
KillDiskFloppy - This is a more robust floppy and actually requires user interaction
From http://www.killdisk.com/
KillDiskCD - This is the same as the floppy but is an ISO image you can burn to disk

UpdateXpert Training Video

Download the video here (RealMedia)

Email

Eudora - General Eudora .ini file settings
x-eudora-option - one click fixes to Eudora settings

NT/Win2K

Automatically log off users from unattended workstations
XP Virtual CD-ROM (Mount .ISO images)
XP memory allocation for Q815411 (MSFT article) can be downloaded here.
Windows 2000 Security Hardening Guide here
Websites
Registry Edits for Windows XP - Includes security, fixes and cosmetic tweaks
Windows2000faq.com - A great FAQ board of NT/2000 related configurations
Windows Registry Guide - Formerly RegEdit.com
JSI, Inc. - Your Windows NT Ž Resource - About 5000 different NT/Win2K hacks
Microsoft Knowledgebase - Microsoft's repository of knowledge
Microsoft Personal Security Advisor
Registry Hacks - Remember to always backup before editing the registry!
- Registry Edits for Windows XP - Includes security, fixes and cosmetic tweaks
- Speed up access to non Win2K servers
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace
  key {D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
  delete this key (you can go to the Registry menu and save the key if you want)
  The change goes into effect right away, no reboot necessary.
- Disable "Lock Workstation" on ctl-alt-del
- Force NumLock to default on for all users
  HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard
  Set InitialKeyboardIndicators = 2
- Automating registry entries
- Hide the last logged on user
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
  Set DontDisplayLastUserName = 1
- Restrict changing wallpaper
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
  Set NoDispBackgroundPage = 1