Day: April 9, 2011

Windows Technologies

Windows User Data: ProgramData

The ProgramData setting specifies the path to the program data folder. Important: These settings should be used only in a test environment. By changing the default location of the user profile directories or program data folders to a volume other than the System volume, you will not be able to service your Windows installation. Any updates, fixes, or service packs will fail to be applied to the installation. Microsoft does not recommend that you change the location of the user profile directories or program data folders. Caution: Using the ProgramData setting to redirect folders to a drive other than the […]

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Windows Technologies

Windows User Data: ProgramData

ProfilesDirectory The ProfilesDirectory setting specifies the path to the user profile folder.  Use this setting to move the user profile folder (typically %SYSTEMDRIVE%Users) to another location during Setup or Sysprep. The destination path can be on a volume other than the system drive, as long as it meets the following requirements: It must be on an NTFS volume. It must not be the path of another operating system user profile folder. It must not contain any serviceable components. This setting can be used to keep system data separate from user data. If Windows is re-installed on the system volume, a […]

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Self Management

My Windows 7 customizations

User experience customizations 1.        Start Menu customizations a.        Select                                                                i.      Run Command                                                               ii.      System Administrative Tools                                                             iii.      Network b.        Unselect                                                                i.      Use Large Icons 2.        Taskbar customizations a.        Select                                                                i.      Use small icons b.        Change                                                                i.      Taskbar buttons: 1.        From: Always combine, hide labels 2.        To: Never combine 3.        Toolbars a.        Select                                                                i.      Links                                                               ii.      Desktop 4.        <![endif]>Desktop Personalize (Control PanelAppearance and PersonalizationPersonalization) a.        Choose/Create your favorite theme b.        Change desktop icons                                                                i.      Select 1.        Computer 2.       User’s Files and 3.        Control Panel                                                               ii.      Unselect 1.        Recycle Bin c.       Change […]

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