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  • Session Timer

    Q: (from Charles) I have a client that wants to allow people to logon to a kiosk pc, but only for an hour. I don't know what apps yet, only know internet is one. Heard of any shell apps that could do the trick ? I'm thinking virt pc with a timer job running in background. A: Try out Windows Steady...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 07-25-2008

  • Upgrade the Desktop

    Q: (from Rachel) Do you have access to something like this… A DVD with audio that would talk about “upgrading the desktop” or something similar that my partner could play on a giveaway TV in a kiosk format at an event? Her Partner received one at a Partner event …she believes it was a TS2 event. A: I...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 06-04-2008

  • Windows Vista Enterprise SA Benefit Expiration

    Q: (from Canada Licensing Bootcamp) If I purchase Windows Vista Business Upgrades with SA, I get Vista Enterprise At the end of my SA agreement, I choose not to renew SA What happens to my Vista? Do I get to keep using the Enterprise features (Bitlocker, MUI, virtual OS licenses, etc) or do I have to...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 05-28-2008

  • Windows XP Lock Down

    Q: (from Kim) "I demo’d the Talker for him and was explaining the nuance of locking down the computer functionality to make it an exclusive AC device. He said there is a quick Microsoft program designed for XP that does just that." A: The technology is called Windows Steady State and is designed...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 05-23-2008

  • Windows Vista & Windows Server Better Together

    Q: (from James) Thank you for your very informative presentation about Windows Server 2008 Tuesday. Can you provide me the link to the slides? Can you also provide information on “Sky Drive”? A: Here is a link to the presentation: http://cid-9dc1b9c3c6b95b61.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/LET%20Better%20Together...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 05-09-2008

  • Frank Windows Vista Feedback

    Q: (from John) Steve,Good to see you again. It really helps to have a consistent face from Microsoft. And one that isn't all marketing spin.We first started running into each other when ASCII was a co-sponsor.As to feedback about Vista, I server professional services people: Architects Engineers...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 04-28-2008

  • Frank feedback about Windows Server 2008

    Q: (from John) Follow-up from Philadelphia Heroes presentation. Well, Server 2008 is almost as frustrating as Vista, but not entirely. Basic maintenance tasks are hidden away. Servers are meant to be easier to IT managers not more difficult. We really need a task converter. You enter the clicks or menu...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 04-27-2008

  • Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager

    Q: (from Kevin) This may be a fairly rudimentary question; but I wanted clarification: If I have Windows 2008 with Hyper-V, must I have SCVMM in order to administer my guest Oss? What is the relationship between the two; and if it’s VMM is not necessary, what more would I get from it? A: No, the Hyper...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 04-23-2008

  • Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1 is Available Now!

    It's big news! You've probably heard that the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is available and creates better performance, greater reliability, and compatibility- but have you installed it yet? If you want to learn more about how SP1, Windows Live™ Services, & Windows Live OneCare work seamlessly...
    Posted to OEM Team (Weblog) by sysbuild on 03-13-2008

  • Where do I find the Windows XP key for a downgraded Windows Vista?

    Q: (from Josie) I'm looking for direction on where to go to obtain downgrade keys for clients who acquire Vista Business but need XP Professional for the corporate environment. The downgrade licensing line instructs us to use an "existing keys" but that's not possible for new employees...
    Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 02-21-2008
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