November 17, 1999

Microsoft(r) Windows(r) Platform News - 1999, Issue No. 44

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WHAT'S NEW: WINDOWS 2000
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YOUR CHANCE TO GET THE BEST WINDOWS 2000 SO FAR
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/preview/order.asp
Don't miss the last chance to get free support for your testing and pilot programs! Find out what's new in the way of improved hardware support, administration tools, updated Windows Media(tm) Services and lots more.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server/beta
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THE WINDOWS 2000 BETA USERS SITE: ALL THE LATEST ON THE NEW OPERATING SYSTEM
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server/beta
Ask the Microsoft Windows 2000 development team questions, share tips with other users, and access resources to help you evaluate Windows 2000. This week, a handy chart shows exactly which current operating systems can upgrade to which versions of Windows 2000.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server/beta/askdev/99Oct27.asp

In another of her monthly visits backstage at Windows 2000 development central, columnist Nadine Kano meets the matchmakers who lay down The Rules when it comes to the mating dance between apps and Windows 2000.
http://microsoft.com/windows/server/beta/hall/99Oct06.asp

If you don't yet have the beta software, register for the Corporate Preview Program at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/preview/order.asp
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UPGRADING TO WINDOWS 2000 RELEASE CODE FROM BETA CODE
Windows 2000 Beta users must upgrade to a release candidate version, preferably Release Candidate (RC2), prior to upgrading to release code. Corporate Preview Program customers can order their complimentary copy of RC2 by calling toll-free 1-888-219-1310. All other beta users should obtain release code by contacting the source from which they obtained the original Windows 2000 Beta code. 
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IBM TO DEPLOY WINDOWS 2000 COMPANYWIDE
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/professional/news/OtherSay/OthersSay.asp
CMP's TechWeb reports that IBM will buy more than 300,000 copies of Windows 2000 Professional, making Windows 2000 the company's desktop operating system of choice.
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PLAN YOUR DNS STRATEGY
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server/Technical/networking/w2kdns.asp
This paper describes the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system Domain Naming System (DNS), including design, implementation and migration issues.
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OTHER NEWS
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PREPARE FOR Y2K WITH HELP FROM TRIAL ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
http://www.microsoft.com/y2k/
Microsoft and leading anti-virus firms are providing free trial versions of anti-virus software to companies preparing for the year 2000. The software can be found on Microsoft's Year 2000 Web site through Dec. 31. Anti-virus software provides increased protection against Y2K-related viruses, hoaxes and other malicious files.
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GET UP TO DATE WITH WINDOWS NT(r) 4.0 SERVICE PACK 6
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/news/msnw/SP6Mktbulletin.asp
Service Pack 6 (SP6) is now available for Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, and Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition. SP6, which includes the latest Y2K updates, is available for download at
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/sp6
SP6 is also available for order on CD:
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/SP6/ordercd.asp
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WINDOWS NT SERVER STARS ON TV GUIDE ONLINE
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews2/110599.htm
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 powers TV Guide Online, handling 10 million hits a day. The platform also provides round-the-clock availability and allows the Web site to display pages personalized to a viewer's preferences.
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LEARN TO DEVELOP DIGITAL DASHBOARDS
http://www.microsoft.com/go/digital-dashboard7
See how you can develop customized Office 2000 solutions that deliver tailored information directly to an end user's desktop. Check out this white paper and download your free Digital Dashboard Starter Kit.
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EVENTS & SEMINARS
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GEAR UP FOR WINDOWS 2000 WITH FREE TECHNET BRIEFINGS
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/events
Want to get ready to manage, support and optimize a Windows 2000 deployment? Check out one of six free TechNet briefings. The sessions will run through December and will be available in up to 250 cities worldwide.
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SPECIAL OFFERS
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MAXIMIZE WINDOWS NT SECURITY
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/bookstore/default.asp
In this comprehensive guide to all Windows NT security components, a leading consultant to top global companies presents hands-on, task-oriented coverage you need and insight into the key underlying concepts critical to maximizing Windows NT security.
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TIPS, TRICKS & SHAREWARE
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WINDOWS 2000 TIP OF THE WEEK
Every week we post a new tip submitted by IT pros who are working with the Windows 2000 Beta or by members of the Windows 2000 development team.

MORE RECOVERY CONSOLE TIPS
http://microsoft.com/windows/server/beta/tips/99Oct27.asp
More cool things system admins can do with the Recovery Console, offered by a Setup guy on the Windows 2000 development team.
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WUGNET SHAREWARE TIP OF THE WEEK
http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/99/nt_week143
Each week WUGNET(r) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows NT.

COMMUNICATE! PRO software transforms your PC into a powerful communications center. It organizes your phone, fax, pager, Internet access, e-mail and voice mail. These and dozens of other useful features let you work smarter, not harder.
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TECHREPUBLIC TIP OF THE WEEK
This tip courtesy of TechRepublic, the IT Community Hub. To get your free TechRepublic Passport, please visit
http://www.techrepublic.com/ad_click_in.jhtml?id=247

MOUSE POINTERS
If you would like to have additional mouse schemes to run in Windows NT, select Add/Remove Programs from Control Panel. Choose the Windows NT Setup tab, double-click Accessories and make sure Mouse Pointers is selected. You can also find tools for custom designing mouse pointers in the Windows NT Resource Kit.
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UPDATE WINDOWS NT TIP OF THE WEEK
This Windows NT tip is brought to you by UPDATE, the free e-mail newsletter from Windows NT Magazine that delivers relevant and timely Windows NT information once a week-right to your desktop. To subscribe, go to
http://www.winntmag.com/sub.cfm?code=UP99INXWTP

AVOIDING LOCKUPS
One way to work around a Windows NT Explorer crash is to have each Explorer window run as a separate process. To do this, run the Registry Editor and look in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER subtree for the subkey Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer. Create a new DWORD value called DesktopProcess, and set its data field to 1. Quit the Editor, log off, and log on again. Now you still have access to the taskbar and desktop whenever a particular window freezes up.
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EXPLORING WINDOWS NT TIP OF THE WEEK
Brought to you by Exploring Windows NT, a monthly publication of ZD Journals. For a free issue, go to
https://secure.zdjournals.com/ewn/cbvyeu.htm

USING THE WINDOWS KEY IN WINDOWS NT
A previous Exploring Windows NT tip explained that you can press the Windows key along with the letter E to launch Windows NT Explorer with all drives collapsed. But here are more uses for the Windows key:
[Windows] F: Opens the Find dialog box.
[Windows] M: Minimizes all open windows.
[Windows] R: Opens the Run dialog box.
[Windows][Break]: Opens the System Properties dialog box.
[Windows][Tab]: Cycles through the programs on your taskbar.
[Windows][F1]: Opens Windows NT Help (regardless of the program you're working in, pressing [F1] by itself opens the current program's Help).
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For in-depth information about our products, visit our Web sites:

Windows NT Server
   http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver

Windows 2000 Server
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server

Windows NT Workstation
   http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation

Windows 2000 Professional
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/professional

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Windows Update has add-ons, updates and trial software
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads

For Windows NT Server comparisons, migration and interoperability issues, go to
   http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/openhouse

Microsoft Daily News
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews!/

For information on local events and promotions in your area go to
   http://microsoft.com/usa

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