how to lock winxp workstation

There are several ways to lock your Windows XP computer, but all of them use the same command line. The method you choose is a matter of personal preference.

1. via the keyboard
   The easiest way to lock Windows XP is by simply pressing the Windows logo key and the letter L (for Lock) on a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Window key. Doing so will pop up the Unlock Computer Password box.
   
   
2. via a Shortcut.
   If you don't have a keyboard with a Window key or simply don't like the keyboard method, then here's how you can make a desktop shortcut to lock your computer.
   
   Right click an empty area of your desktop, choose New/Shortcut and enter this line as the command line:
   
              rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation
   
   Click Next. Name the shortcut whatever you prefer and click Finish. That's it.
   
   If you'd like to change the icon, just right click the shortcut and go to Properties/Shortcut/Change Icon.
   
   
3. via the command line
   The above command line can also be used at a DOS prompt to lock your computer. One simple way you can do it would be by clicking Start/Run, typing CMD and then entering the command and pressing Enter.
   
   
4. via a bat file
   This is similar to a Windows shortcut method. But it's a DOS version. If you've never created a bat (batch) file, but would like to try this method, simply open a new text file (such as with Notepad) and type the following commands:
   
             @echo off
             rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation
             cls
     
   Save the file with a .bat extension, such as Lock.bat, and you're done. Double click to make the file run.

Those are the basic methods to lock XP, but there are some other relating factors of which you should be aware.
Password
It should go without saying that if you don't use a password to log on to your computer, then anyone can access your computer and unlock it. If you want to use the lock feature, then set a password by going to User Accounts in the Control Panel and then click Create Password.
Fast User Switching
Fast User Switching allows multiple login sessions at the same time. Whether you have this feature enabled or disabled will make a big difference in how your locked computer can be accessed and on the behavior of your shortcuts when executed.
If enabled, executing any of the above locking methods will bring up the Welcome screen and other users will be able to log on to the computer, as is the norm for Fast User Switching. So, you really don't get much security at all this way, if your intention is to lock your machine. With Fast User Switching, only your profile is locked, not the ability for other users to log into your system. Any other user can just log on to your computer and use it.
If Fast User Switching is disabled, you will have to enter a password to unlock the computer. Double clicking your shortcut will bring up the Unlock Computer password dialog box. This is the same lock method that Windows NT and 2000 uses.

If you're not sure whether or not you have Fast User Switching enabled or disabled, go to User Accounts in the Control Panel and click the Change the way users log on or off tab. There you will see your status for Fast User Switching.
Welcome Screen
Whether the Welcome screen is enabled or disabled also has an effect on the way your computer can be locked.
If the Welcome screen is enabled, you can also lock your computer in Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) by clicking the Lock Computer option in the Shutdown menu list. This option will only appear if the Welcome screen is enabled—without Fast User Switching being enabled.
Note! In order to use Fast User Switching, the Welcome screen must be enabled. You cannot select Fast User Switching if the Welcome screen option is unchecked.

while typing the password utility manager open automatically

Utility Manager enables users to check an accessibility program's status and start or stop an accessibility program. Users with administrator-level access can designate to have the program start when Utility Manager starts. Users can also start accessibility programs before logging on to the computer by pressing the Windows logo key + U at the Welcome screen.
The built-in accessibility programs available from the Utility Manager are Magnifier, Narrator, and On-Screen Keyboard. Narrator, a text-to-speech program, starts when Utility Manager opens. This gives users who are blind or have impaired vision immediate access to Utility Manager.
Using Utility Manager, you can tell Windows to automatically start accessibility programs each time you log on to your computer, when you lock your computer desktop, or when Utility Manager starts. For example, you can specify that Magnifier start automatically the next time you log on to your computer. This eliminates the need for you to go through the steps of opening Magnifier each time you log on to your computer.
Open Utility Manager by pressing the Windows logo key + U

open utility manager by pressing   + U . and stop all the applications which are running though utility manager. the problem will be solved.

Changes to the distribution list membership could not be saved. You do not have sufficient permissions to perform this operation on this object.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if the Outlook client is accessing a global catalog in a domain where the distribution groups do not exist.

This global catalog does not contain a writable replication of that Universal Security Group (USG) or Universal Distribution Group (UDG), and you cannot make changes to it.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, move the Universal Security Group or Universal Distribution Group to the same domain where the global catalog and mail-enabled users are located.

As an alternative, you can make the Outlook client use a global catalog server that is in the same domain as the distribution group. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

319206  (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=319206/ ) How to configure Outlook to a specific global catalog server or to the closest global catalog server

telnet in windows 7

Telnet in Windows 7

You can easily identify whether telnet is installed on your computer by typing ‘telnet’ in command prompt. If it’s not installed the following message will be appeared.

Telnet in Windows 7 can be easily done by installing telnet client which is not installed by default. To install,
1) Go to Control panel
2) Click on ‘ Programs and Features’
3) At left side, click on ‘ Turn Windows features on or off’

 

Go down in Windows Features box, and tick ‘Telnet Client’ as shown above. Then press OK, and let installation complete.
That’s it, telnet client installation is done in windows 7.  When telnet client is installed, windows firewall settings also changed automatically to allow telnet packets.
Now if you type the same ‘telnet’ command, you can get telnet console in windows 7.

cannot copy autorun access is denied

We had Mcafee installed on the server and in the VirusScan Console there is
a task called "Access Protection". Under that I found that there was a
rule under the 'File, Share, and Folder Protection' tab called 'Prevent
remote creation of autorun.inf files'. I unchecked this and could copy inf
files to the network share.

visio viewer 2007 not working with IE8

I was unable to open .vsd file (visio) in IE. I installed/uninstalled viewer from ms site but no use.
  I uninstalled this security update) number : KB973525 ( control panel ( check "show updates " check box at top)

symantec your email message was unable to be sent

1.Exit any email programs that may be running.
2.Open Norton AntiVirus.
3.Click Options.
4.Click Email Protection.
5.Uncheck all boxes in the Protected email clients box.
6.Uncheck "Enable email protection (recommended)".
7.Click OK.

Outlook 2007: Disabling/Enabling Add-ins

This describes how to re-enable/enable and disable add-ins in outlook. This is how to correct a program that installs an outlook plugin that you don’t use or want.

Disable/Enable Add-ins in Outlook 2007:
1. In Outlook 2007, go to Tools > Trust Center
2. Click on the Add-ins section
3. You will now see all active, non-active, and disabled add-ins. Click on the add-in you want to enable/disable and then click on the Go button towards the bottom.
4. This will then open up the COM add-ins page. You can then check/uncheck the add-ins you want to enabe or disable.
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