Operation of Windows NT 4.0/2000

How To Use Synchronize Applet

This tip applies to Windows 2000.

Synchronize, a Windows 2000 Professional "applet" (a mini program or mini application) synchronizes (updates) online and offline data, including shared folders on another computer and offline Web pages.

To use the Synchronize applet, follow these steps:

1. Choose Start, Programs, Accessories, Synchronize;
2. Click Setup to designate what is to be synchronized;
3. Select the check box(es) for the item(s) to synchronize;

When you finish selecting items, click Synchronize, and you're in business.

On most networks, you're always connected to the files you're using, in which case Synchronize isn't used. But if you're not connected all the time -- like when you dial in from the field or you connect to certain files over a WAN (wide-area network) -- you want to use Synchronize to match up the files you've been working on to the files at the other location.

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How To Add Send To Printer

You can add folders, printers, disk drives, and so on to the Send To menu. Run Windows Explorer and locate your Send To menu. This will appear under your profile. For example, mine is at C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\SendTo. 

With your Send To folder open, click Start, Settings, and Printers. Use the right mouse button to drag your printer's icon to the Send To window. Choose Create Shortcut(s) Here from the menu that appears when you release the right mouse button.

You can add folders and drives to the Send To menu in the same manner. 
For example, if you want to add an existing folder named Download to your Send To menu, just open the menu as described above and then run Windows Explorer and drag a shortcut of the folder to the Send To menu.

You can do the same with remote folders on your LAN.

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Configurando o tempo do Boot Múltiplo

Por default o Windows 2000  deixa visível na tela, a cada reinicialização, o menu com as opções possíveis de sistemas operacionais, muito útil quando se instala mais de um sistema operacional na máquina, dando assim a oportunidade do usuário escolher qual sistema ele quer iniciar.

O problema é que, também por default, o Windows 2000 espera 30 segundos até que alguma tecla, indicando a seleção preferida no momento, seja pressionada.

Para alterar esse tempo, basta você seguir os passos abaixo indicados:

1. No Desktop dê um clique com o botão direito do mouse sobre o ícone do Meu Computador;
2. Clique o botão [AVANÇADO];
3. Clique no botão [INICIALIZAÇÃO E RECUPERAÇÃO];
4. No campo "Inicialização do Sistema" selecione qual será o Sistema Operacional padrão;
5. Na opção "Exibir Lista de Sistemas Operacionais" selecione o tempo desejado (em segundos);
6. Clique no botão [OK];
7. Clique novamente no botão [OK];

O Windows 2000 agora precisará fazer um boot para que as alterações sejam efetivadas.

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Using Windows NT on a Personal Computer

Here is a question from reader, Tom "Our office has an information system installed (grant from Japanese government) using a server and several workstations. The system uses Windows NT as the OS for the server. I kind of like the NT system features. Can NT be installed on an ordinary PC (not a server) and still function as a 'server' to other PCs?

My officemate, the one in-charge of the system, says NT is only for servers. I think it can be otherwise." 

You are right Tom, it can be otherwise. You can install Windows NT on your computer and use it on the network. However, there are a few potential problems you might encounter. First of all, some of your software may not run in Windows NT. Although most standard business software packages will have no problem, many utilities that run in Windows 9x will not run properly in Windows NT.

Also, we would not suggest installing Windows NT Server on your personal computer. Instead, we suggest that you use either Windows NT 4.0 Workstation or Windows 2000 Professional. Having said that, you need to be aware that some software running in Windows 9x and Windows NT may not run in Windows 2000 Professional.

Before you install either NT or 2000 Professional, you should ensure all the software you need to use will run properly. You can get some information on upgrading to Windows 2000 at http//www.microsoft.com/windows2000/default.asp.

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On the ERD Disk

Last month, we discussed the ERD (Emergency Repair Disk); specifically, the topic was 'What if it won't all fit on a single floppy disk?' Several readers sent in some information for us to consider.

"Regarding your letter about users who couldn't create an ERD disk because there wasn't enough room on the diskette. It sounds like they started RDISK with a /S, which also copies the SAM database. If they have a large user database, it wouldn't fit on a diskette." -- Kem C.

"This will not help a standalone situation; but, for even a small network of 2+ workstations, creating an Emergency Repair Disk remotely is certainly possible. Schedule an ERD creation using 
AT\\ /everyM,T,W,T,F %windir%\system32\rdisk /s-

You can use this approach to protect 2 + workstations by having an available ERD ready to download in the event of a problem. Contents of multiple ERDs can also be stored on a server using a batch script file. Hope this helps." -- Harry T.

"While I am not associated with them, I would suggest you try a product I found in the NT Resource Kit called 'The Registry Backup Manager". From Dantz Development, 'The Registry Backup Manager' automates and simplifies Windows NT registry backup. Use it instead of Microsoft's RegBack. I use it for both daily, automated NT registry backups to a hard drive location and a weekly Superdisk containing the software and backup files I use for total disaster recovery. This is beneficial in conjunction with regular tape backups as I try to maintain all NT software on other drives/logical disks than the C drive so in the event of a crash it makes it easier to recover." -- Larry K.

We have not yet looked at this product, but will give it a try during the next month. Look for it on your Resource Kit disc. Here's an ERD question from Craig F.

"What is an ERD, why should I have one, what is stored on it, and what can it do that a full tape backup of all drives can't do?" The ERD helps you quickly recover from problems. The disk contains Registry and other system configuration information. In answer to your last question, nothing beats a good backup, but you might be able to get back up faster with a repair disk.

By the way, the Windows 2000 Backup and Restore does a very nice job of backing up your entire hard disk to a disk drive. The drive can reside on your computer, or on the network. You will still have to reinstall Windows 2000 if you have a real disaster. But, once you install the basics, you can use Restore to get going again without having to reinstall all your apps.

Thanks to all who sent in e-mail on this topic.

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