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Coping with Windows 7 Migrations | CTO Edge
19 March 10 08:30 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  When it comes to migrating an enterprise to Windows 7, IT managers fall into one of two groups. Group number one views Windows 7 as an opportunity...

Filed under: Windows 7

Reminder - Windows 7 RC expiration coming soon
01 February 10 07:22 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

  just a reminder that if you’re still running a Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) then it’s time to move to release bits, because it’s going to expire...

Filed under: Windows, Windows 7

Hotfix available for unexpectedly slow startup in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2
27 January 10 10:10 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

  This issue may occur when the default dpi display setting in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 is set to a value other than 96 dpi for a high...

Filed under: Windows, Windows 7

myITforum.com welcomes Truesec back as Bronze sponsor this year – with a Windows 7 special event…
11 January 10 07:26 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

If you think Windows 7 deployment is more complex than Windows XP – we will prove you wrong! If you believe an upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 takes...

Filed under: Windows 7, Truesec

Win7 Secrets: Creating a Godmode Control Panel App in Windows 7
04 January 10 11:13 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

This seems useful, but I’ve yet to delve too far into it – but will later today. In Windows 7, you can generate a new “Control Panel” that includes 283...

Filed under: Windows 7

Ask the Core Team : Windows 7 Useful Links
08 December 09 03:01 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Below is a list of useful links when it comes to Deployment (MDT 2010 and SCCM), USMT 4.0, Activation, Application Compatibility, and Boot to VHD...

Filed under: Microsoft Deployment, System Center, ConfigMgr 2007, Windows 7

Interesting company offerings for Win7 migration compatibility management
03 December 09 03:25 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

ChangeBase:  http://www.changebase.com/Products.aspx

Filed under: Windows, Windows 7

Black Screen woes could affect millions on Windows 7, Vista and XP
30 November 09 07:23 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Firstly, there appears to be many causes of of the black screen issue. The symptoms are very distinctive and troublesome. After starting your Windows...

Filed under: Patch Management, Windows, Windows 7

The Deployment Guys : Windows 7 RTM Issue with Group Policy Enforced Wallpaper
25 November 09 06:34 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  I was asked by our Support folks to let you know about an issue that effects Windows 7 when you try to set the desktop wallpaper through Group Policy...

Filed under: Microsoft Deployment, Group Policy, Active Directory, Windows 7

Newly found blog: Deploy Windows 7
24 November 09 01:18 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

Straight off the assembly line, Rich Coulter unveiled his new blog today that deals with deploying Windows 7… http://deploywindows7.wordpress.com/

Filed under: Blogging, Windows 7

Specops = Deploy Windows 7
13 November 09 12:51 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Specops Deploy™ is soon to be released in a new major version, Specops Deploy 4.0. Arguably, the most significant addition is the OS deployment...

Filed under: Windows, Windows 7

Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap (or even free) | Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report | ZDNet.com
06 November 09 01:11 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Only suckers pay retail. If you’ve read any reviews of Windows 7, you’ve seen references to its price list, which ranges from $120 for a Home Premium...

Filed under: Windows 7

NEW CLASS!!! - Deploying Windows 7 using MDT 2010 and SCCM 2007 SP2
06 November 09 12:57 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

This highly popular lab is developed and presented by Johan Arwidmark, Microsoft MVP in Setup & Deployment, and one of the foremost experts on Windows...

Filed under: Windows, Training, Microsoft Deployment, Windows 7

Telnet in Windows 7?
04 November 09 07:42 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

Telnet is available for Windows 7, but it is not installed by default.  This was the same for Windows Vista.  Microsoft removed the Telnet client...

Filed under: Windows 7

Dell Win7 Driver cabs released!
04 November 09 06:36 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

The Dell Windows 7 driver cabs for currently shipping systems have been released! The cabs allow for easy import into ConfigMgr or MDT - simplifying driver...

Filed under: Windows, Dell, Windows 7