Trend Micro WFBS 6.0

I upgraded from WFBS 5.1 to 6.0 (with SP1) this past weekend. The upgrade went well. One item of note is the 'upgrade' enabled the personal firewall service on the server. This messed up the internet and clients for a bit until I disabled the service and re-started the server. All settings from 5.1 transferred. Reviewing settings, all seems to be good.

WSUS Callback

http://blogs.technet.com/wsuscallback/

Deploying Win 7 XP Mode

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9f142a1a-a7b7-4d0b-bd56-d9627f39c14f#tm

Groovy Security in Windows 7

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.10.win7security.aspx

77 Windows 7 Tips

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.10.77windows.aspx

Extending the activation grace period

Borrowed from http://blogs.technet.com/johnbaker/

So How’s This Done?

Simple… all we need to do is run a script in the windows\system32 folder called slmgr.vbs. Check the steps below:

1. Bring up a Command Prompt.
2. Type slmgr.vbs –rearm, and press ENTER.
3. Restart the computer.

You computer has now extended the evaluation period 60 days!!! You can re-arm up to 3 times giving you an activation-free trial period of a total of 240 days!!

How Much Time Is Remaining in the Evaluation Period

You can find out by running the same script this time with different switch:

1. Type slmgr.vbs -dli, and the current status of the evaluation period is displayed. (the dli switch means – display license information)

If you want to find out what else you can do with the script type slmgr.vbs –? and you’ll get a full list and explanation of all the switches.

IE8 + WSUS

If you cannot get IE8 to automatically install via WSUS 3.0 try loading KB932823.

"You may be unable to use Windows Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8 to download files on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP"

This hotfix solves the problem. Once this update is loaded the automatic installation of IE8 on your client PC will start at the next shutdown, or at the next scheduled install time.

Security Guide

Must have for admins..

The Microsoft Security Update Guide is “must have” security guidance that walks you through all the terms, processes, and tools to get it all done correctly. What is the difference between a bulletin and an advisory? What things should I consider before deployment? Do I even need this update? What resources are available to assist me? Get this guide. It will make your job a lot easier, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the game.

Microsoft Security Update Guide: Helping IT Professionals Better Understand and Maximize Microsoft Security Update Release Information, Processes, Communications, and Tools.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3d986d0-ecc3-4ce0-9c25-048ec5b52a4f&displaylang=en#filelist

WSUS - Clients not updating

Worked through a problem recently where my client PC's would not connect to WSUS 3.0 SP1. Here's the steps I followed to correct the problem.

1. Delete the PC from the WSUS console (Client PC's - The PC will likely have a red X)
2. At the client PC - Select Start - Run - type CMD
3. At the command prompt type net stop wuauserv
4. Navigate to the Windows Directory
5. Delete the 'Software Distribution' Folder
6. Run Microsoft Update from the Start menu (This will ensure the update software is up to date)
7. Restart the PC
8. Select Start - Run - type in the run box http://WSUSServerName/iuident.cab (wsus server name is the name of your server)
9. You should be prompted to download or open iuident.cab. This confirms network connectivity.
10. Select Start - Run
11. type in the run dialog box wuauclt.exe /resetauthorization /detectnow
12. Wait 10 minuites +/-. The PC should connect to WSUS and begin downloading updates.

Best,

Bill V