Install Oprating System

Install Oprating System Widows XP.

Step by Step Windows 7 installation

 

Access the shared data offline

Access the shared data offline allows you to keep using your shared files, folders and software programs when disconnected from the data server. When you reconnect to your data server, all files will be synchronized to the files on the network.  

There are two types of configurations required to set the access shared folders offline available, one for data server and other for client computer. 

Configuration on Data Server

First locate the folders that you would like to share or make new folders then share these folders so they can be accessible to any one on the network.

Now right click on that folder and click on the option "Sharing and security".

                 

A small dialog box will appear with the title "data properties". Under the "Sharing" tab, select the check box "Share this folder on the network" under the "Network sharing and security".

Now set the share level permissions that you want to give the users on every folder. Enable cache of share folders by click on cache button (by default it will be enabled).

Configuration on Client Computer 

On the client computer, first open My Computer then click on Tools.

In Tools menu bar, click on Folder Options, a window will appear with the title Folder Options.

Under the Offline File tab, check the option Enable Offline File. Here you can choose the synchronization process "Synchronize all offline files when logging on", "Synchronize all offline files before logging off" and others

Computer Networking Tips and definitions

A simple definition of network is a series of points that are connected to create communication between other computers and devices. They may be connected by network cables or by a wireless signal. Depending on how far these networks extend, they are labelled a LAN, MAN, or WAN network.

LAN: (local area network) A group of computers that share a common connection and are usually in a small area. For example an office or home network.

MAN: (metropolitan area network) This is a larger network that connects computer users in a particular  geographic area or region. For example a large university may have a network so large that it may be classified as a MAN.

It is far larger than a LAN and smaller than a WAN. Also large cities like London and Sydney, Australia have metropolitan area networks.

WAN: (wide area network) This is the largest network and can interconnect networks throughout the world.

Having a computer network was previously reserved for a professional setup usually in a corporate or business workplace. However now days even the average everyday household with a mere two computers has most certainly networked them in order to share files and an internet connection. This is why we all will find these networking tips and definitions a valuable tool.

How to burn a Cd using Windows XP

Windows Xp has its own built in Cd Burning program that is available to use when ever you need it. All you have to do is put a blank cd in your drive and this box on the right will appear. Choose to open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer. Then all you have to do is simply drag and drop a file into this area. If this box does not automatically open there are other easy ways to write files to your CD. 

How To Create A Backup of your computer data using Windows XP

Windows XP Professional Tip

We all know how important it is to backup your data on your computer, but did you know that Windows can do it for you. Follow these steps to create your backup.

1. Go to the Start Menu at the bottom left corner
2. Choose All Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, and finally Backup
3. The Backup and Restore Wizard will appear. Here you can choose to either Backup or Restore
4. Click next
5. Then you must choose what to backup. Select the one you want and click next. A screen will appear according to your choice.

• My Documents and settings only
• Everyone's Documents and Settings
• All the information on your computer, making a complete recovery disk. (wow)
• Let me choose what to backup 

6. The you must choose where to save your backup file. I usually save it on the desktop so I can transfer it to a disk for safe keeping.
7. Click finish to start the backup process

Extra Tips

• Create a restore disk of your entire computer when it is clean and freshly formatted. Only have your usual programs installed and all of your settings in place. This way you can use this backup restoration as a system overhaul and clean out.
• Once you have made the first entire backup of your system, then when you build up your own personal data on your computer, just backup that. Then you can just choose to backup only My Documents and not the whole computer, because that takes along time.
• To Restore a backup file choose Restore in the first step and choose the file you want to restore.

How to create a Microsoft Management Console(MMC)

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. In the Open text box, type mmc, and then click OK.

3. Maximize the Console1 and Console Root windows.

4. From the File menu, choose Options to view the configured console mode. In what mode is the console running?

5. Verify that the Console Mode drop-down list box is in Author mode, and then click OK.

6. From the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-In.
The Add/Remove Snap-In dialog appears with the Standalone tab active. Notice that there are no snap-ins loaded.

7. In the Add/Remove Snap-In dialog box, click Add to display the Add Standalone Snap-In dialog box.

8. Locate the Event Viewer snap-in, and then click Add.

The Select Computer dialog box appears, allowing you to specify the computer you want to administer. You can add the Event Viewer snap-in for the local computer on which you are working, or if your local computer is part of a network, you can add Event Viewer for a remote computer.

9. In the Select Computer dialog box, select Local Computer, and then click Finish.

10. In the Add Standalone Snap-In dialog box, click Close, and then in the Add/ Remove Snap-Ins dialog box, click OK.
Event Viewer (Local) now appears in the console tree. You may adjust the width of the console tree pane and expand any nodes that you want to view.

11. On your own, add a snap-in for Device Manager (local).

12. Save the MMC as MyEvents.

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