Command check computer specs and uptime in windows XP
Ever had a doubt what utilities do what. Windows XP has so many built in features and utilities that most sysadmins do not bother to utilize as they try to find a way of getting by with the same old commands (like ipconfig and stuff) they do not realize that newer OSes often include more utilities that could help in streamlining the support daily tasks and troubleshooting.
Try this command which is built in into Microsoft Windows XP.
in command prompt, type the following systeminfo
it will give you good useful information about system configs, system uptime, original install date (windows xp installation) hotfixes installed, NIC card info and so forth. it can be run on another machine remotely.
Here is a systeminfo parameter:
C:\DOCUME~1\aamin>systeminfo /?
SYSTEMINFO [/S system [/U username [/P [password]]]] [/FO format] [/NH]
Description:
This command line tool enables an administrator to query for basic
system configuration information.Parameter List:
/S system Specifies the remote system to connect to./U [domain\]user Specifies the user context under which
the command should execute./P [password] Specifies the password for the given
user context. Prompts for input if omitted./FO format Specifies the format in which the output
is to be displayed.
Valid values: “TABLE”, “LIST”, “CSV”./NH Specifies that the “Column Header” should
not be displayed in the output.
Valid only for “TABLE” and “CSV” formats./? Displays this help/usage.
Examples:
SYSTEMINFO
SYSTEMINFO /?
SYSTEMINFO /S system
SYSTEMINFO /S system /U user
SYSTEMINFO /S system /U domain\user /P password /FO TABLE
SYSTEMINFO /S system /FO LIST
SYSTEMINFO /S system /FO CSV /NH
I hope you find this tool useful and helpful. If so let us know and we will post more.
If you have tips to share, please do not hesitate to contribute.
Goodlink stops syncing contacts on Treo Palm or other PDA devices
If you have a device running Good Messaging (formerly known as GoodLink) and it stops syncing, the first thing to do is make sure you have a data connection by attempting to go out to an internet site (such as www.google.com) from your device. If that doesn’t work, then contact your wireless provider, because your data connection is not available or you have no data coverage where you are. If you can get out to website, you probably just need to reset the Goodlink software.
Here are instructions for to reset your goodlink software on a treo or a PDA device:
- On your wireless device, go into Good Preferences | About Good Mobile Messaging
- Type in “debug” without quotes. You will not see the text on the screen as you type, but it will open a hidden command prompt.
- When a command prompt window opens, type in “reprov” without quotes and press the enter key.
- You will be prompted that this will erase all data from the handheld. This only refers to data synced with the Good software. Type in “yes” without quotes and press the enter key.
- Your device will restart and the Good software will resync all of your emails/calendar/contacts/etc.
This usually does the trick and all should work like a charm.
I hope this tip helped you out.
Computer Wholesaler Network
Computer market is becoming more and more competitive which keeps the prices down for all consumer business. However, the market is much more competitve in the second hand computers and wholesalers. Many of these wholesalers are dealing in the gray market. We found a great directory where these computer wholesalers and drop shippers are listed and actively interact together releasing their hottest inventory along with their contact info.
if you are intrested in buying second hand computers or brand new computer from the gray market area make sure you check out the Computer Wholesalers Directory
RSS Readers Sharp Reader
I remember back in the days when I had two or three favorite sites, but nowadays, with so many different topics, gadget news, website deals, and more, it is hard to keep visit all of them more often, this is where RSS comes to the rescue and offer you the ease of keeping up with all the sites in one simple application with highlights of each website… Not all website have RSS capability, but it is becoming more and more common.
There are two main ways to get the RSS feeds, the first way is through a web application (kind of like different Google Reader where you have to have your web browser open and logged in to your Google account, Yahoo, and MSN offer it too) or a desktop application where you can open it up like Microsoft Outlook… I have been through a few RSS readers and found Sharp Reader to be the best one out there due to its simplicity, new RSS notifications, and most of all, stability (the coolest thing, it is FREE).
Download Sharp Reader Software RSS Reader
PST Password Recovery for Microsoft Outlook Free
So many passwords, only a few can be remembered, the ones that are hard to remember usually are the ones that are seldom used. This is the case with my friend Jane who setup a password on her PST file a few months ago and now needed to get some emails out of it, the only problem is she could not open it as she did not know the password.
Thankfully, when she called me, I had the PST Recover Password utility available and was able to crack it open. It is a free utility, almost impossible to find one like it for free.
Download Recover PST Password for Microsoft Outlook
Online Training Library Courses for $30/month
There are many online training sites out there these days that offer access to their entire training library for monthly subscribtion. We have done an extensive research on which one has the most selections, more advanced courses and offer latest products. Virtual Training Company (VTC) by far stood out in all of our comparisons. We compared it to Lynda.com which was pretty much the same price but fewer selections.
VTC Online University is one of the most valuable training resources on the web . For just US$30* per month you will have access to in-depth training on hundreds of today’s most sought-after applications, with over 43,327 narrated QuickTime movies. (And yes, you do have access to ALL VTC 
content.) These can be streamed over any connection to the Internet directly to your computer
3 Ways To Lock Windows XP
To lock a Windows XP workstation you can use of the 2 methods below:
1) Keyboad Combination: You can lock your Windows XP workstation by Pressing the Windows key + the letter L to lock.
2) DOS Command: You can also lock a Windows XP workstation by typing the following DOS command,
rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation
This command can be execute by either click on Start -> Run and typing the in the command, or by creating a shortcut.
3) Normal way: Click on Ctrl + Alt + Del, and select “Lock”
Honest and independant web hosting review website
It is very important to search and research web hosting companies before signing up with one. after all it is a service you are receiving from them let alone your data is housed with them. I found web hosting review to be an honest review website on web hosting companies, completely unbiased and straight to the point. check them out.
Free utility to import N2K file
Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Microsoft Outlook 2007 do not store email addresses you correspond to via email in your address book, what it does, it stores all these email addresses in what is called the cached file called N2K file. The N2K file cannot be read via a regular text editor nor can it be directly imported into outlook contacts.
Many users get bumped when they find this out, (especially noticeable when they receive a new computer).
The utility we have can open up the N2K file and export all the addresses into a CSV file. Best of all, it is free. 
the N2K file can be located at the following path C:\Documents and Settings\(Your USERNAME)\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.NK2
Download the N2K tool.
If you have similar tools or cool tools please share it with us…. we will credit you for it
Enjoy
Attached is a utility that would extract the nk2 files into csv (so they can be imported into address book)
Once in a CSV, you can easily delete invalid exchange addresses and maintain the smtp addresses.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
it is a beta version but has always worked for me. ;)
Control ALT Delete in microsoft terminal windows session
Have you ever wanted to get the control alt delete in windows terminal session and wondered how it can be done (may be to get task manager, change password, lock workstation… etc
In the windows terminal session, press CTRL ALT END instead of CTRL ALT Del and that should bring it up for you.
Cool tip huh….
