I'm wondering - is it possible to change the "Created", "Modified" and
"Accessed"-values of files in a folder to make it look like someone's been
using the computer from time A to time B (say, from 14:00 to 14:20) without
having to edit every file by hand? How long would it take ...

Hi to All,
I am very curious if there is any easy way how to solve the following:
There is a need to switch of the firewall function in Windows XP for some
students/workstations. They are developing some applications that

what am I missing here? I have an xp pro sp2 machine with the firewall
turned on and only the remote assistance exception active. The check box IS
check to "Display a notification when windows firewall blocks a program".
However I can port scan this box using very 'loud' methods and ...

I wonder how you do if you want the local computer ( the System user) use EFS
when writing files. I want to add the certificate myself and then point it
out with the CertificateHash in the registry to tell the System to use it
when encrypting.

If my internet connection goes to my Linknsys wireless router first, do I
need the windows firewall enabled or a seperate firewall program to be
running on either computer?

When downloading patches, is there a difference between  the patches for
Server 2003 and Enterprise version Server 2003.  I am also concerned with the
patches for Exchange 2003 and Enterprise version Exchange 2003.

Situation:  Microsoft MN-500 wireless router providing Internet access
via DSL to 3 clients, all running WinXP Home.  Primary system is
connected to router via ethernet.  Other two systems access via
wireless.

I am wondering if I am Windows XP Pro OEM hell or somethig.  It is not
like the XP Pro on my laptop from work.  I need to change the
permissions on a directory.  I right click and select "Sharing and
Security".  I set it to share, but I cannot get to the dialog that lets

If your PC is not connected to a domain, you see in the SP2 Security Center:
* A list of alert settings for the popup warnings
* Pop up warnings appear in the taskbar system notification area such as
"Your antivirus may be out of date."

I may or may not be having a problem with the firewall in XP.  I just
completed a full reinstall of the software on my PC.  I started with the XP
disks that shipped with my PC, installed my antivirus software and let it
update itself, installed the very newest version of Zone ...

Does anyone know how to resize apartition under windows on a computer having  
no floppydrive?

I cannot seem to schedule Norton AntiVirus Scan as a scheduled task.  I
always get message that I do not have authority to schedule.  The SECURITY
TAB for the task shows ALLOW, FULL CONTROL for System, Administrator, and
User-ID.  What else do I need to do?

I cannot discover where to change the Administrator password in xp.  Can I do
it logged in from my user account with administrtative priviliges? I know the
password, I would like to change it.

I have a small 650 station Windows XP network supported by 8 server 2003
servers. Our clients are a mix of SP1 & SP2. We run SMS 2003 and Symantec
Anti Virus 8.1 Corporate.  We run Exchange Server 2003 & ISA server 2000
(soon to be upgraded to 2004) and GFI Download & Mail security.

i tried to defrag my hard drive but found to my surprise that windows cannot
open the dfrg.msc file. i have tried the various administrator tools with the
same result, windows cannot open the files. i have been through the help and
support pages and also tried looking throught ...