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Useful Resources and Tools

Attention: This area is in flux as I figure out how to get everything organized.

To create this page, I'm basically going through my collection of
tools and favorites and am adding the ones which seem beneficial.
So look for this page to grow rather immensely in the near future.
I'll make a blog post to announce when this page reaches a nice level.
After that, there will be regular announcements when changes are
made to this page.

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Data Access	Active Data Object as they pertain to Active Server Pages.
ADSI	ADSI abstracts the capabilities of directory services from different network providers to present a single set of directory service interfaces for accessing and managing network resources. Administrators and developers can use ADSI services to enumerate and manage resources in a directory service, no matter which network environment contains the resource. This can be an LDAP-based, NDS-based, or NTDS-based directory.
Code Samples	The code samples section contains multiple articles with quick trick and tips on how to use the Internet Information server and Active Server pages. Most of the samples include source code.

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Products:
RightClick Deployment	RightClick Deployment™ is a fully automated desktop migration solution which migrates the OS, data and settings and the applications themselves. RightClick Deployment™ can migrate Windows 98, NT 4 and Windows 2000 to Windows XP. It is based on SMS, PowerQuest and 1E's technologies.
SMSWakeUp	SMSWakeUp 3 is a mature Wake-On-LAN technology addition to SMS. SMSWakeUp automatically turns-on PCs when software or patches need to be delivered. It has zero management proxy functionality so it can be deployed easily on large, secure networks.
SMSSocketSender	SMSSocketSender can be used to ensure that SMS Site traffic is prioritised appropriately and thus the network is utilised more efficiently. The SMS administrator can specify the TCP port to be used by the Sender, enabling the traffic to be separated from other data.
SMSNomad	SMSNomad Branch revolutionises software distribution to remote or small branch offices where there is no server to support software updates using SMS 2.0 or SMS 2003. SMSNomad Branch ensures that software packages are only ever copied over the Wide Area Network (WAN) once per subnet – utilising local computers as a temporary file cache to distribute the software locally.
SMSDependency	Tracing a chain of dependencies for programs in SMS can be a time consuming business. SMSDependency solves this usability issue by allowing to see in one place the entire tree of dependencies for a given program.
SMSPatchManagement	In order for the update to be successful however, the system must be available on the network. 1Es Patch Management Pack integrates three 1E products with SMS 2003 in order to facilitate enhanced Patch Management via SMS 2003
Free Tools:
Power Management
EnergyScout	Measures PC power consumption within an organisation.
Magic Packet Test	Utility that tests if your machines and network are enabled for Wake-On-LAN.
Windows Management
Quick Format	A command line partitioning tool.
WMI Ping	This is a simple tool for administrators to diagnose if connection to WMI of the target system can be established.
SMS Client Installation
SMS Client Builder	A simple SMS 2.0 client installtion method run from the client. It is a command line tool which removes and re-installs SMS client components. It can be used to repair faulty client installions or can be integrated easily into any unattended build or ghosting process. For Windows NT/2000.
SMS Client Master	A simple SMS 2.0 client installation method run from the SMS Central site using existing Network Discovery information. For Windows NT/2000. (Client Master Product Sheet & Product Sheet)Whitepaper
SMS Inventory
MSI Master	MSIMaster enhances the SMS product by making Windows Installer product information available within the SMS database. This information adds to the standard Systems Management Server software inventory.
SMS User Info	A tool which provides a way of returning custom data to SMS. In this sample, the user's postcode and location are requested. This can be easily altered to return any custom information.
SMS Misc Utilities
SMS Admin Console Extension	Extend your SMS Admin Console Tools to include Ping, Server Manager, User Manager and Telnet
SMS Commander	SMSCommander is an extension for the SMS Administrator Console. It allows you to dynamically run command lines against SMS Resources. Setup these command lines in an ini file and use System Properties as input parameters.
User Collection	A command line SMS tool for creating a new user collection from a text file.
SMS Software Distribution
Easy MSI	An extension to the SMS Administrator Console which enables easy deployment and maintenance of software to single machines using Windows Installer (MSI)
ProgEditor	ProgEditor is a utility that can be used to edit SMS Programs command lines and attributes. The utility gives you a better view when the command line is very long.
SMS Advert Success Rate Reporting	Generates ‘Snap-shot’ reports in Excel of the success rate of SMS Advertisement
SMS Program Wrapper	When deploying software when users may be logged in. SMS Program Wrapper displays a fully customisable dialog box prior to deployment, checks for open applications and provides customisable status MIF handling.

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Package Knowledge Base

Downloads

Reviews

Tips & Tricks

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DCPC	With DCPC (DC PasswordChanger) you can change the password of a local Windows NT® account, on one or more servers with one click on a button.
Exchange Inspector	This tool can be used to lookup all properties in a Microsoft Exchange mailbox. Very useful when you develop applications for Exchange and have to browse the information store.

Quick References
Index
ADO	This is an informative 323 page reference source that documents all of the properties, collections, methods, and events for the nine ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) objects and the three RDS (Remote Data Services) objects.
ASP	This is a valuable 85 page reference source that explains and provides comprehensive, working examples of code for all of the collections, events, methods, and properties belonging to the seven Built-in Active Server Pages objects.
CSS2	This is a useful 166 page reference source that defines and explains all of the various style sheet properties, values, and displays sample code.
HTML	This is a handy 163 page reference source that defines and explains all of the HTML version 4.01 tags and their associated attributes. In addition, useful, real world, working examples of code are provided for each tag. Plus, there are write-ups, with code examples, for the 16 core attributes which are available for almost all tags. Browser compatibility for each tag is also included.
Javascript	This is an extensive 214 page reference source that explains and gives comprehensive, working examples of code in a definitive manner for the JavaScript language (and hence, for the ECMAScript and JScript languages). All elements of the language are covered, including the events, functions, methods, objects, operators, properties, statements, and values.
Jet_SQL	This is an informative 40 page reference source that explains and gives examples of code for the clauses, declarations, expressions, functions, operators, and statements used by Jet SQL.
VBScript	This is an extremely comprehensive 247 page reference source that explains and gives examples of code, plus the resultant output, for all of the constants, functions, methods, properties, objects, operators, and statements that define this language.
WML	This is a unique 62-page reference source for all of the tags and attributes that compose the Wireless Markup Language (WML) version 1.2. This Quick Reference also includes real working code examples that were tested on the M3Gate version 0.4 Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) web browser simulator.
WML Script	This is an informational 151-page reference source for all of the library functions, operators, and statements that compose the WMLScript language version 1.2. This Quick Reference also includes real working code examples that were tested on the "Nokia WAP Toolkit version 2.0" Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) web browser simulator.
WSH	This is a valuable 95 page reference source that explains and provides comprehensive, working examples of code for all of the objects, collections, elements, methods, and properties belonging to WSH version 2.0.
XHTML	This is a handy 180 page reference source that defines and explains all of the tags, events, and associated attributes that compose XHTML (eXtensible Hyper Text Markup Language, version 1.0. This Quick Reference also includes useful, real world, working examples of code for each tag. In addition, there are write-ups, with code examples, for the 17 events and another 7 attributes that are commonly available to many tags.
XML DOM	This is a valuable 239 page reference detailing all the interfaces deemed by W3C to be basic to any implementation of the DOM (including HTML), as well as XML-specific interfaces and Microsoft's own, further extensions to the Document Object Model. Each object is fully described with working examples that clearly illustrate how its properties and methods (and in the case of Microsoft's extension, event handlers) can be used to manipulate actual XML documents.
XSLT	This is a comprehensive 101-page reference source for all of the elements and functions that compose the eXtensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT) language version 1.0. This Quick Reference features real working code examples which were tested using the Microsoft XML parser version 3.0.
Features
Index
Ask DevGuru
HTML Color Chart	Hexadecimal and HTML Named Color Charts.
Knowledge Base
T-SQL Syntax	These charts are designed to present the syntax structure and a brief definition of each code element in the four most important statements in Transact-SQL:
Tutorials

Scripting	Reference Guides for Various Scripting Platforms
ASP
ADSI
AutoIT
DHTML
Kixtart
MS-DOS / CMD
RunDll32
VBScript
WMI

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Resources
SMS Scripts	Download SMS scripts from Swynk.com's archives.
Win Scripts	Delve into Swynk.com's archives of Windows scripts that can ease your administration chores.
SQL Scripts	Visit the new home of Swynk.com's SQL scripts, DatabaseJournal.com

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MOM 2005	This is the Home page for the Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 Section of the site.
MOM	This is the Home page for the Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) Section of the site.
SMS 2003	This is the Home page for the Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Section of the site.
SMS 2.0	This is the Home page for the Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 Section of the site.
SMS Installer	This is the Home page for the Systems Management Server (SMS) Installer Section of the site.
SUS	You can rely on us here at FAQShop to help you 'SUSs' out Microsoft technologies such as Software Update Services.
Scripting	This is the Home page for the Scripting Section of the site.
Tivoli
Misc
Forums

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BootPart	BootPart is an easy tool for adding additional partitions to the Windows NT multi boot menu (for example, add the OS/2 boot manager or a Linux partition).
WinImage	WinImage is a powerful disk utility that enables users to create disk images from removable drive (like USB drive), CD-ROM, floppy disks. It can extract files from image files, create empty image files, write the image files on blank floppy disks, and more! WinImage also supports many different standard and non-standard image formats, including the Microsoft DMF format.
ReadFile	This small freeware utility allows you to test the speed of memory copy and disk transfer operations under Windows 95 and Windows NT. This is a Win32 console application. C Source included.
Extract	This tools allow you to extract files from a disk image created using WinImage, FDFormat or compatible tools, running under MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98 or the Windows NT console.
AsBench	If you are interested in benchmarking tools, you may also try AsBench. This is a SCSI only benchmark tool that uses the ASPI interface. There is a DOS version and a Win32 console version (for Win95 and WinNT). The C sources are included.

Group Policy Webinars	Here are some replayable Group Policy training resources. Some are by Microsoft Speakers, others are by Jeremy Moskowitz.
Group Policy Solutions Guide	Coming Soon ... The Group Policy Solutions Guide
Newsletter	I utilize my pals at Boutell.com to host my Newsletter, and, hence, you'll be whisked away from GPOanswers.com briefly when you click below.
GPO Answers user forum
FAQ / Tips & Tricks	Frequently Asked Questions
Downloads
Microsoft Resources	Here are some resources on the Microsoft web site to get you off and running with Group Policy. Most of these links are found on www.microsoft.com/grouppolicy
Links to More Group Policy Stuff	Other Great Training Resources

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ADSI Scripting for Administering Windows 2000/2003 Networks

Free VB Script code
Group Membership Tests	Programs demonstrating various IsMember functions to test for group membership
Logon Scripts	Sample logon scripts, with membership testing and drive and printer mapping
Group Administration	Programs to document and administer groups
User Administration	Programs to document and administer users
Fancy Code	Programs demonstrating advanced techniques. Fancy code using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Excel
AD Attributes	Programs to document and deal with various attributes of objects in Active Directory
AD Searches	Programs to search Active Directory for objects meeting your criteria
Security and Viruses	Programs to deploy security fixes and scan for viruses
WinNT vs LDAP
WinNT Binding Strings	Binding strings with the WinNT provider
LDAP Binding Strings	Binding strings with the LDAP provider
Name Attributes	Name Attributes - WInNT and LDAP
Links and References
How to Find Answers	How to find answers to your ADSI scripting questions
References	Suggested references
Links	Useful links
Troubleshooting Tips	ADSI script troubleshooting tips
AD Attributes	Spreadsheets documenting Active Directory attributes
Integer8 Attributes	Discussion of Integer8 Attributes, including an inaccuracy discovered in the HighPart and LowPart methods used to deal with these values in VBScript
ADO Search Tips	Tips on using ADO to search Active Directory, including operators that can be used, and example filters to retrieve information on objects meeting your criteria
NameTranslate FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions about the NameTranslate object

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WSH Scripts
Mini Port Scanner	The more you have open ports, the more you could get a security attack. With this script, just submit an IP address and it will tell you which ports are opened
Website To CHM	Just choose a folder and all html files found will be put in a single compressed CHM file including graphics, scripts, applets…
Kill Popup	Close all Internet Explorer windows that are opened from another one
Database Password Recovery	If you don't remember your password, this will help you.
Sample Classes
Ini	A generic class to access ini files
Graphical	Create/Alter pictures in pure WSH
MP3 Info	A class to get info from your mp3 files
Pinger	JScript (non WMI based) "class" to be used from within *.wsf file
IP ranger	"class" for generating IP addresses
SoftwareMetering	List installed software on a computer
Path Validator	Class for validating file or folder path patterns
Time Stamper Class	Append a time prefix or suffix to FileNames
LoggerCLS	Lets you easily use log files
Sample HTA's
DOM Explorer	Lets you navigate through the properties of an open instance of Explorer and IE.
HTA-Notepad	A notepad made in HTA
PixyPortManager	A port manager
flashMessage	Generic function displaying a message without stopping program execution
Other Samples
HTML To Word	Create a Word document from an HTML page

A few tool highlights (there's a bunch more...).

AccExp	Account expiration tool.
AdFind	Active Directory query tool.
AdMod	Active Directory modification tool.
ChangePW	Administrative password set utility.
CPAU	Create process as another user.
FindNBT	Scans networks for Windows machines.
GetUserInfo	User information display tool.
LG	Local group manipulation tool.
MemberOf	Display user's group memberships.
NetSess	Session enumeration tool.
OldCmp	Old User/Computer maintenance tool.
Quiet	Launches processes in background.
SecData	Display security info about users/computers.
SidToName	Convert SIDs to user friendly names.
SvcUtil	Service infomation display tool.
Unlock	AD Domain unlock Tool.
UserDump	Dumps basic user info for all users on machine/domain.
UserName	Display current userid in multiple formats.
W2KLockDesktop	Lock desktop.
WriteProt	Write Protect arbitrary disk volumes.

A listing of all Joe's freeware tools

VBScript Samples and Components
Folder Tweaks Galore! Customize folder windows

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Poweroff

Poweroff is a small program for Win95/98/NT/W2K/XP to schedule a shutdown/reboot/logoff/poweroff/Standby/Hibernate/Lock/Wake-On-LAN at a certain time

MSDN
MSDN Column: The Scripting Clinic
Microsoft's Windows Script Site	Find articles, documentation, script samples and updates.
ADSI SDK
WMI Administrative Tools
WMI SDK
Active Directory	The more adventurous scripter will find downloads, samples, and advanced reference materials for Active Directory here.
VBScript Run-time Errors
VBScript Syntax Errors
TechNet Script Center
Hey, Scripting Guy!
Scripting Guy's Webcast's
Script Center Repository
ADSI Scriptomatic
Log Parser 2.0
Scriptomatic 1.0
Tweakomatic
Webcasts	Upcoming and Previously Recorded Scripting Webcasts
Scripting Solutions Center	The Scripting Solutions Center features scripts that tackle system administration tasks more typically carried out by command-line tools or the graphical user interface.
Scripting Columns
TechNet Column: Tales From the Script
MSDN Column: The Scripting Clinic
System Administration Scripting Virtual Lab	Try your hand at several real-world scripting scenarios, and discover practical uses of technologies such as WMI and ADSI.

Articles
News Links
Links
Forums
News Letter
E-Mail Discussion Lists
User Groups
RSS Feeds
Blogs

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A few tool highlights (there's a bunch more...).

Empty Recycle Bin	Allows you to empty the Windows Recycle Bin from the command line. Works on Windows XP, 2000, ME and 98. May work on Windows 95 and NT4 if the Active Desktop is installed (not tested).
Exit Windows	Allows you to initiate a shutdown, restart or logoff from the command line. Similar to the resource kit utilities, but this one works on both NT and 9x.
IE Cache	Displays or deletes the Internet Explorer cache (Temporary Internet Files).
ini Tool	Queries sections and keys from INI formatted files.
Message Box	Displays a custom message box and returns the user's response (which button was pressed) in the exit code.
Modify Profile	Loads Registry hives and modifies profiles for users who are not currently logged in. Can also be used to modify new user profiles (Default User).
Network Alias	Displays, adds or removes NetBIOS names for the Server service. This allows a computer to be accessed using an alias, or a name other than the computer name. The Server service will also announce this alias to the browse list where it will be displayed in apps such as My Network Places and the NET VIEW command.
Network Password Age	Displays the password age for all accounts in the specified domain, both users and machines. Very useful for cleaning out old, unused accounts from the NT SAM database.
Network Server Comment	Displays or changes the comment for the Server service, a description of the server which is announced to the browse list and displayed in apps such as Server Manager, Network Neighborhood and the NET VIEW command.
Network Speed	Calculates the network speed (transfer rate) between two winsock hosts.
Network Users	Displays a current or historical list of users logged on to a specified Windows NT/2000 system.
Network View	Displays a list of all machines visible in the specified domain, based on role. Basically a command-line view of Network Neighborhood, similar to 'Net.exe View' but with the ability to filter on certain types of machines (workstations only, servers only, time servers, SQL servers, etc.).
Random Number Generator	Returns an exit code (Errorlevel) of a pseudo-random number based on lowerbound and upperbound numbers passed as arguments. The number returned is much more random than the %RANDOM% variable.
Shell Execute	Allows you to launch executables or documents based on their file extension. Similar to the built-in START command, but in addition to normal, minimized and maximized you can also launch apps hidden.
Shortcut	Allows you to create, modify or query Windows shell links (shortcuts) from the command-line. You can export the properties of an existing shortcut to a text file in .INI format.
Windows File Protection Query	Allows you to query the list of files protected by Windows. You can export the entire list of protected files, or specify the specific files to query based on patterns/wildcards.

FileFormatter	This simple application allows you to perform find replace actions on almost all text files. It also allows you to replace values with TAB, CR, LF, or a CRLF pair. This makes it extremely useful in formatting import files for database applications.
NTPower	GUI for SysInternals PsShutdown tool. Windows NT/2000/XP Pro Administration application. Enables an administrator to remotely shutdown or restart workstations.

LDAP Administrator	LDAP AdministratorTM is a premier Explorer-like LDAP client designed for Win32 platforms. If you are a professional software developer or system administrator, LDAP Administrator by Softerra will let you view and analyze LDAP directories easily and effectively.
LDAP Browser	LDAP Browser is a lightweight version of LDAP Administrator with limited functionality. (Freeware)
Links	Some nice links to other LDAP sites and resources.

Advanced Subnet Calculator	The Advanced Subnet Calculator is very complete in that it not only provides a comprehensive Subnet Calculator but is also has the ability to perform CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing). In addition to this it performs full DNS resolution and even provides a list of addresses generated which can be exported to Excel and used as a working document.
TFTP Server	While there are many TFTP Servers already available, we were working on a large network audit project and need a Multi-Threaded TFTP Server that could handle many file transfers simultaneously. The result was the SolarWinds TFTP Server. This is the Fastest TFTP Server available. The only truly multi-threaded TFTP Server that allows multiple simultaneous file transfers.

A highlight of  a few tools. Visit the SysInternals site for a comprehensive list.

Handle	This handy command-line utility will show you what files are open by which processes, and much more.
Process Explorer	Find out what files, registry keys and other objects processes have open, which DLLs they have loaded, and more. This uniquely powerful utility will even show you who owns each process.
PsTools	The PsTools suite includes command-line utilities for listing the processes running on local or remote computers, running processes remotely, rebooting computers, dumping event logs, and more.
Filemon	This monitoring tool lets you see all file system activity in real-time. It works on all versions of WinNT/2K/XP, Windows 9x/Me, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, and Linux.
Regmon	This monitoring tool lets you see all Registry activity in real-time. It works on all versions of WinNT/2K, Windows 9x/Me and Windows 64-bit.
Handle	This handy command-line utility will show you what files are open by which processes, and much more.
TDImon	See TCP and UDP activity in real-time with this advanced network API monitoring tool.
Winobj	The ultimate Object Manager namespace viewer is here. Version 2.0 has significant UI enhancements, knows about more object types, and is integrated with NT's native security editors.
CacheSet	CacheSet is a program that allows you to control the Cache Manager's working set size using functions provided by NT. It's compatible with all versions of NT and full source code is provided.
Contig	Wish you could quickly defragment your frequently used files? Use Contig to optimize individual files, or to create new files that are contiguous.
PageDefrag	Defragment your paging files and Registry hives!
AccessEnum	This simple yet powerful security tool shows you who has what access to directories, files and Registry keys on your systems. Use it to find holes in your permissions.
Autoruns	See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you login. Autoruns also shows you the full list of Registry and file locations where applications can configure auto-start settings.
Fundelete	This utility expands the NT 4.0 Recycle Bin to catch file deleted from command prompts and within programs, and it comes with full source code. Several powerful device driver techniques, including getting a user's SID within a driver, enumerating a directory's contents, and generating IRPs, are demonstrated in source code available for download.
SDelete	Securely overwrite your sensitive files and cleanse your free space of previously deleted files using this DoD-compliant secure delete program. Complete source code is included.
ShareEnum	Scan file shares on your network and view their security settings to close security holes.
Sync	Force NT to flush all modified file system data to disk, insuring that it will be safe in the face of a crash.
VolumeID	Set volume ids on FAT and NTFS hard drives and floppy disks using this little utility.
Autologon	Configure WinNT/2K auto-logon properties
EFSDump	Dump information about Win2K encrypted files
Hex2dec	Convert hex numbers to decimal and vice versa
LoadOrder	See the order in which devices are loaded on your WinNT/2K system
LogonSessions	List the active logon sessions on a system
PendMoves	Enumerate the list of file rename and delete commands that will be executed the next boot
Strings	Search files for ASCII or UNICODE strings

Some nice articles

BOOT.INI Options	The most complete BOOT.INI option reference available outside of Microsoft.
Device Object Security	Are your device objects as secure as they should be? Learn what permissions are applied to the objects you create with IoCreateDevice and get introduced to kernel-mode security APIs that can be used to close potential device object security holes.
Inside Disk Defragmenting	Find out about the APIs Windows NT Defragmentation products use, and download a free defragmenting demonstration program, complete with full source.
Inside the Disk Key	The HKLM\System\Disk\Information value is the heart of Windows NT's disk administration. It contains information on drive mappings and fault tolerant configurations. In this article I go inside the Disk\Information value to describe its format, and provide source code to a program, Diskkey, that reads and decodes it.
Inside the Native API	Wonder what the Native API is? How about what functions are in it? You'll find out this and more in this in-depth look at the API, complete with a catalog of all its functions, including what's new in Win2K.
Inside Native Applications	Learn what a "native" Windows NT application is, how they are built, and how they work. An example native application, Native, is provided with source code, and will print a customizable message to the boot-time Blue Screen.
Tips and Trivia
A growing grab-bag of Windows NT miscellany.

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Here's a listing of a few free tools from the makers of the popular Hyena product.

TScmd	A command-line utility to set terminal server user settings. All eighteen (18) terminal server settings can be set. Includes documentation in readme.txt file.
Password Age	Password Age (formerly "machines"). Displays the age of the password for user and computer accounts. For computer accounts, this information can be used to determine if the computer is no longer being used. For users, it can be used to determine which accounts are not being used or have expired.
CopyPwd	CopyPwd is a command-line utility that allows copying any number of user or computer account passwords from one computer to another, including domain accounts. CopyPwd can copy the passwords to/from any Windows NT or Windows 2000 computer. Full documentation and source code (under GNU licensing) is included.
RenameUser	A command-line utility to rename Windows NT user accounts from the command line. Generally, this utility should NOT be used under Windows 2000.
LPRman	Utility that allows remote creation and management of LPR ports.
Exporter	Exporter is a standalone command-line utility for exporting users, groups, group members, services, computers, shares, disk space, and printers (in any combination) from any or all computers on any Windows NT/Windows 2000 domain. Includes online .HLP documentation file
NTconnect	Utility for creating a Netware® - like login script, allowing commands for connecting drives and printers to be executed conditionally based on user and/or group membership. Also supports program execution and registry modification. Includes Help file and examples. NOTE: This utility will only run on NT clients; it will NOT run on Window 9x clients.
Logoff	This utility (15kb) logs off the current session. Includes source code and comments.
DumpSec, DumpReg, DumpEvt	Must-have products from Somarsoft, Inc. to dump NTFS permissions, user information, event logs, and registry information. DumpSec (formerly known as DumpAcl) also dumps out the users last logon information.
NetUsers	A command-line utility to view the locally logged on users to a specified computer. Can be used to show the current interactive users, or a list of all users to ever logon through the computer.
NetView	A command-line version of Network Neighborhood or Net View, which supports filtering of specific types of computers returned (SQL, workstations only, etc.).
WinInfo	A nice utility showing information about your NT installation including: version, build number, installation date, and whether it is a full or time limited version.

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Network Password Changer

Network Password Changer allows changing of passwords on multiple domains and computers. It uses the currently logged in user and searches for computers on the network that the user can log in to as a local user, and changes the password of the user remotely.

Clarence Washington's excellent scripting site. I love the design and think the Script Depot is terrific, but feel some of the content could use an update.

Library	Win32scripting's library of reference materials. Here, you will find additional information on many COM objects, FAQs, and miscellaneous information about scripting in general
Links	A nice short list of some other sites which contain scripting resources.
News	News relating to recent posts and site updates.
Recent Posts	A listing of recent code submittals to the site.
Tools	You will find plenty of toys here! These files are posted here as a service so that you will not be forced to hop all over the internet to find what you need to get up and running. Although I make every effort to keep things current, it is possible that from time to time I may not have the most recent versions of the files available at this site.
Discussion Lounge	Chat with others and seek answers to some of your scripting issues. (I've noticed that the discussion list has slowed down a bit over the last few years)
Source Code	Source code for many of the COM objects and other items found in the tools section
ADSI FAQ	Code snippets that explain frequently asked ADSI related questions
WMI FAQ	Code snippets that explain frequently asked WMI related questions

The Script DEPO

Category	Description
Command Line	*.cmd and *.bat scripts
Components	*.wsc scripts
Jscript	*.js and *.jse scripts
Kixtart	*.kix and *.scr scripts
Perl	*.pl, *.pls, and *.cgi scripts
Python	*.py scripts
Rexx	*.rexx scripts
VBScript	*.vbs and *.vbe scripts

The scripts are further categorized into one of the following sub categories: database administration, directory administration, file system administration, html & hta, logon & startup email & messaging, miscellaneous, system administration

One of the original scripting sites. Maintained by Ian Morrish

Visit the Windows Scripting site

Windows XP
Getting Started
Logon Scripts
Advanced Stuff	In this section you will find information on advanced scripting tips.
Code Signing
RunDll	A brief list of things you can do with rundll32.exe
Script Encoder	An unsecure method to encode your script so that its source can't be viewed easily.
Shell Application	This object lets you manipulate the desktop and access other system things
Managing IIS	The IIS Resource Kit CD includes several sample scripts that can give you a starting point for scripting many administrative tasks
SMPT Event Sync	W2K includes and SMTP mail server as an optional component of Internet services.
WMI Tutorial
WMI Information Series
MSI Files
Installing Apps
FAQ
WSH General Questions
ADSI NT
ADSI AD
ADO
CDO/Email
Filesystem
Internet Explorer
Office Automation
Other COM Objects
Registry
VBScript Tips
WMI
WSH 5.6 New Stuff
Message Board
Downloads	Download software required to start scripting a powerfull solution
COM Objects
COM Objects
MS Downloads
Sample Code
Utilities
Recommendations
Books
Links
WSH Articles

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Published Sunday, December 05, 2004 8:32 AM by dthomson