You can pass the test-path cmdlet a wildcard expression to see whether any matching file exists. For example, to see whether a folder has any MP3 files, you can use test-path d:temp*.mp3
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Can I upgrade to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 from Exchange Server 5.5?
No. You can’t introduce Exchange 2007 into an existing Exchange organization while an Exchange 5.5 server still exists in the organization. If you run Exchange 5.5, you must first upgrade to Exchange 2000 Server or Exchange Server 2003, effectively Exchange native mode. After you move the mailboxes to an Exchange 2000 or Exchange 2003 organization, […]
Do I need to enter a product key during Windows Vista installation?
No, the Vista installation differs from earlier versions in that the image contains all the versions of Vista. When prompted for a product key, you can just click Next. When you click Next, you’ll be prompted to enter whether you want to enter a key. Click No. A list of all the images in the […]
How do I enable the Aero Glass UI?
f you upgrade your video hardware and have previously been running Windows Vista Basic, your system will not automatically switch to Aero. To enable the new UI, perform these steps: Right-click the desktop and select Properties (or select Personalize from the Control Panel). Click the “Windows Color and Appearance” link. Under the Appearance tab, change […]
Another way to list the Global Catalog Servers in your domain
You can display the Global Catalog Servers in the domain you are logged in to using Nslookup.exe: 1. Open a CMD.EXE window. 2. Type the following command and press Enter: nslookup gc._msdcs.%USERDNSDOMAIN%
How can I hide the Windows Messenger icon in Windows XP?
1. Open a CMD.EXE Windows. 2. Type the following command and press Enter: REG ADD “HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftOutlook Express” /V “Hide Messenger” /T REG_DWORD /F /D 2 3. When you restart your computer, the Windows Messenger icon should be hidden.
Where is the Administrator account in Windows Vista?
By default, new Vista installations have the built-in Administrator account disabled with a blank password. If you want to enable the account, you need to set a strong password by using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Computer Management snap-in and clearing the disable flag. It’s advisable to leave the Administrator account disabled, however, and use […]
How do I enable the new maximum database size in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2)?
Exchange 2003 SP2 raises the maximum database size for the standard edition from 16GB to 75GB. By default, the size is increased to 18GB when you install the service pack, however you can raise this limit by modifying the registry, as follows: 1. Start the registry editor (regedit.exe) on the Exchange server. 2. Navigate to […]
Where can I download Windows PowerShell?
On November 15, Microsoft released Windows PowerShell 1.0 (formerly codenamed Monad) for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2003, which you can download at here . A Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1) version is also available, with the final Vista version available by January 31, 2007. The download is less than […]
What is Centro?
Centro is the codename for Microsoft’s new infrastructure solution aimed at midsized businesses. The distro is especially good at running predictive analytics on mass amounts of data. You can learn more about this technology the distro can take advantage of right here. This solution combines Windows Longhorn Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, and security and […]