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Full-Blown Internetwork Troubleshooting Guide Warning, This guide requires somewhat deeper knowledge in Internetworking terms. Let's start... To simplify things, computer internetwork can be described as layered communication of computer network protocols. The one I use is "Open System Interconnection Reference Model", it divides computer internetworking into seven basic layers. These are the layers: Application Layer (DNS, FTP, HTTP, NFS, AFP, SMB/CIFS, SSH, Telnet, etc) Presentation Layer (MIME, etc) Session Layer (NetBIOS, Named Pipes, etc) Transport Layer (TCP, UDP, PPTP, SSL, TLS, SCTP, etc) Network Layer (IP, ICMP, IGMP, IPsec, etc) Data Link Layer (MAC address, Frame Relay, HDLC, etc) Physical Layer (Ethernet...

How to Enable or Disable Restoring Backup Files in Windows 7 This will show you how to enable or disable all users from being able to restore backup user and system files in Windows 7. EXAMPLE: Restore Backup Files Enabled and Disabled Using a REG File Download 1. To Enable Ability to Restore Backup User and System Files A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Enable_Restore_Back_Up_Files.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70812&stc=1&d=1272885816 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Disable Ability to Restore Backup User and System Files A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Disable_Restore_Back_Up_Files.reg...

How to Enable or Disable Backing up to Local Hard Disks in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable all or specific users from being able to save a Windows Backup or system image to local hard disks in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Backing up to Local Disks Enabled and Disabled Enable or Disable Backing up to Local Hard Disks using a REG File 1. To Enable Backing up to Local Hard Disks for All Users A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below. Enable_Backing_Up_To_Local_Disks.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70803&stc=1&d=1272884498 2. To Disable Backing up to Local Hard Disks for All Users A)...

How to Enable or Disable Backing up to a CD or DVD in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable all or specific users from being able to save a Windows Backup or system image to optical media such as a CD or DVD in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Backing up to CD/DVD Enabled and Disabled Enable or Disable Backing up to a CD/DVD using a REG File 1. To Enable Backing up to CD or DVD for All Users NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below. Enable_Backing_Up_To_CD-DVD.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70793&stc=1&d=1272882775 2. To Disable Backing up to CD or DVD for All...

How to Enable or Disable Backing up to a Network Location in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable all or specific users from being able to save a Windows Backup to a network location in Windows 7 and Windows 8. In Windows 7, only the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions are able backup to a network location. In Windows 8, only the Windows 8 Professional and Enterprise editions are able backup to a network location. EXAMPLE: Backing up to Network Location Enabled and Disabled Enable or Disable Backing up to a Network Location using a REG File 1. To Enable Backing up to Network Location for Only Current User NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the...

How to Change Margin Size of Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to set the left, right, top, and bottom margin size to what you would like for the taskbar thumbnail previews in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You will not be able to have smaller margin sizes than the default size. This will only affect the current user that this is applied in. EXAMPLE: Taskbar Thumbnail Previews Default and Changed Margins NOTE: This is an example thumbnail previews of the Internet Explorer icon and Regedit with all margins set to 50 pixels. Change Taskbar Thumbnail Preview Margins using a REG File NOTE: If you would like to use a custom size of your own, then you will need to do OPTION TWO below to make...

How to Change Space Size Between Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to change the space size between the taskbar thumbnail previews of a icon on the taskbar with multiple windows opened of it in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You will not be able to have a smaller space between the taskbar thumbnail previews than the default size. This will only affect the current user that this is applied in. EXAMPLE: Taskbar Thumbnail Previews Default and Changed Space Between Size NOTE: This is an example thumbnail previews of the Internet Explorer icon and Notepad with multiple tabs and windows opened set to 40 pixels. Change Space Between Taskbar Thumbnail Previews using REG File NOTE: If you would...

How to Change Size of Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to set the maximum and/or minimum size in pixels that you want for your taskbar thumbnail previews in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You will not be able to have a smaller taskbar thumbnail preview than the default size. This will only affect the current user that this is applied in. EXAMPLE: Taskbar Thumbnail Previews Default and Changed Size NOTE: This is an example thumbnail previews of the Internet Explorer icon with multiple tabs opened, and Registry Editor with a 500 pixel change. Change Size of Taskbar Thumbnail Previews using a REG File NOTE: If you would like to use a custom size of your own, then you will need to...

How to Add or Remove the "Hardware" Tab from Properties in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 This will show you how to add or remove the Hardware tab from Mouse, Keyboard, and Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel for specific or all users. It also removes the Hardware tab from the Properties dialog box for all local drives, including hard drives, floppy disk drives, and CD-ROM drives. If removed, users cannot use the Hardware tab from these locations to view or change the device list or device properties, or use the Troubleshoot button (if available) to resolve problems with the device. EXAMPLE: Hardware Tab Added (default) and Removed Add or Remove Hardware Tab using a REG File 1. To Add or Restore the Hardware...

How to Enable or Disable System Restore Configuration in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to enable or disable System Restore configuration through System Protection for all users in Windows 7 and Windows 8. This is used to configure restore settings, manage disk space, and delete restore points. When disable, the Configure button is grayed out in the System Protection tab in System Properties. Users will also not be able to change any of the System Restore configuration settings that were set before it was disabled. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: System Restore Configuration Enabled and Disabled Using a REG File Download 1. To Enable System Restore Configuration...

How to Create a "Favorites" Library with Correct Icon in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to create a Internet Explorer Favorites library in Windows 7 and Windows 8 that has the correct C:\Users\(user-name)\Favorites folder icon on a glass plate for it's library icon. EXAMPLE: Favorites Library Here's How: 1. To Download the Favorites Library Icon A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the Favorites_Library.zip file that contains the correct Favorites library icon. http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=69463&stc=1&d=1272263692 B) Save the ZIP file to your desktop. C) Double click/tap on the ZIP file to open it, then extract (drag and frop) the Favorites_Library.ico file to the...

How to Change Zoom Level in Internet Explorer This will show you how to change the Zoom level in Internet Explorer to enlarge or reduce the view of a webpage from 10% to 1000%. Unlike changing font size, zoom enlarges or reduces everything on the page, including text and images. The default zoom level percentage is 100%. If you have a mouse with a wheel, hold down the CTRL key, and then scroll the wheel to zoom in or out. If you keep clicking the Change Zoom Level button , it will cycle through 100%, 125%, and 150%, giving you a quick enlargement of the webpage. From the keyboard, you can increase or decrease the zoom value in 10% increments. To zoom in, press CTRL+(+). To zoom out, press CTRL+(-). To restore the zoom...

How to Change Text Size Used for Webpages in Internet Explorer This will show you how to change the text size displayed on webpages in Internet Explorer to what you would like to make them easier to read. If you change the text size, the graphics, buttons, and text boxes will remain their original size. Only the text size will change. Resetting Internet Explorer will also reset any text size changes you made below back to default as well. Here's How: 1. Open Internet Explorer. NOTE: In Windows 8, this would only apply to the IE10 desktop version, and not the IE10 Metro (Windows UI) version. 2. To Select a Font Text Size in Internet Explorer NOTE: These settings will not affect webpages that are designed to prevent changes...

How to Add, Remove, and Arrange Language Preference for Webpages in IE8 and IE9 This tutorial will show you how to add, remove, and arrange multiple languages in order of preference (priority) to display webpages and Address bar text correctly in IE8 and IE9. If a website is available in multiple languages, the content will be displayed in the language that has the highest priority. Resetting Internet Explorer will also reset any language preference changes you made below back to default as well. Here's How: 1. Open IE8 or IE9, then click on Tools and Internet Options. A) Go to step 3. OR 2. Open the Control Panel (icons View), and click on Internet Options. 3. In the General tab under Appearance, click on the...

How to Change Font Styles Used for Webpages in Internet Explorer This will show you how to change the fonts that are used to display on webpages in Internet Explorer to what you would like. Resetting Internet Explorer will also reset any font changes you made below back to default as well. Here's How: 1. Do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do. 2. Open Internet Explorer, click/tap on Tools and Internet Options, and go to step 4 below. NOTE: In Windows 8, this would only apply to the IE10 desktop version, and not the IE10 Metro (Windows UI) version. 3. Open the Control Panel (icons View), and click/tap on Internet Options, and go to step 4 below. 4. In the General tab under Appearance, click/tap on the...

How to Change Workgroup in Windows 7 and Windows 8 When you set up a network, Windows automatically creates a workgroup and gives it a default name of WORKGROUP. You can join an existing workgroup on a network or create a new workgroup by changing your workgroup name. This tutorial will show you how to change workgroups on your computer in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to change your workgroup name. Workgroups provide a basis for file and printer sharing, but do not actually set up sharing for you. In contrast, in Windows 7 and Windows 8 you can create or join a homegroup, which automatically turns on file and printer sharing on home networks. If you have a home network of only...

How to Backup your PST Files in Outlook 1. Go to your Outlook folder in Windows Explorer NOTE: To find your data file select File | Data File Management. Select your main data file (named Personal Folders by default). Click Open Folder. 2. Select all .pst files WARNING: Ensure you select both "outlook.pst" and "archive.pst". 3. Copy both files. 4. Paste both files in the desired backup folder. it's best to store your backup on an external storage device. You will either need to manually make regular backups or, do what I do, and use a backup program to make sure you always have the latest data backed up. To restore your pst simply close Outlook, copy the backup pst to the default Outlook destination and your Personal Folders...

How to Remove or Add a Network Connection to a Network Bridge If you have two or more networks connected by a network bridge, then this will show you how to remove or add a network connection to the bridge in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You should not add a public Internet connection to a network bridge because it creates an unprotected link between your network and the Internet, which makes your network accessible to anyone on the Internet. Here's How: 1. Do step 2 or 3 below for how you would like to open the Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click or right click on the Network icon in the notification area, click on Open Network and Sharing Center, and go to step 4 below. (see screenshot below) 3. Open the Control Panel...

How to Delete or Create a Network Bridge in Windows 7 and Windows 8 A network bridge is software or hardware that connects two or more networks so that they can communicate. You can create only one network bridge on a computer, but one bridge can handle any number of network connections. This tutorial will show you how to create a network bridge to connect two or more of your networks together so that they can communicate in Windows 7 or Windows 8. You should not create a bridge between an Internet connection and a network connection because it creates an unprotected link between your network and the Internet, which makes your network accessible to anyone on the Internet. Here's How: 1. Do step 2 or 3 below for how you...

How to Lock a Drive to a Specific Letter This tutorial will show you how to lock a drive into a specific letter Most external hard drives will switch to the earliest available letter. This can be a problem if you want to create a shortcut to a file on that drive and use it after disconnecting and reconnecting the drive. Plug in your drive Open Disk Management Start > search "Computer Management" > Open Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management Right Click on the drive in question > Change drive letter and paths > Choose Drive Letter You Wish To Use > OK Unplug your drive Plug you drive back in, it should still be assigned to that letter. It's best to use the first available drive letter, or first consecutive set of drive...