Boot INI Options Reference

Was researching the 3GB switch that could be used in the boot.ini file to extend Windows 2003 to more fully utilize memory when more than 3GB exists (think pre x64 days) – This is not recommended to be used with SBS and the SBS BPA will call your attention to this as is the case with why I did this research.

Overall this is a handy guide for many switch options.

Mark Russinovich

Published: November 1, 2006

Introduction

There are number of BOOT.INI switches that are useful for driver developers that wish to test their drivers under a variety of different system configurations without having to have a separate machine for every one. For example, limiting the amount of memory NT sees can be useful for stressing memory loads, and limiting the number of processors for testing scalability. I’ve compiled a complete list of the options that BOOT.INI currently supports. This list is reproduced in the Startup, Shutdown and Crashes chapter of Windows Internals, where you’ll find more information about the boot process.

Note: to see what options a system has booted with examine HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SystemStartOptions.

Boot INI Options Reference

Customize Windows 7 Login Screen Using Account Screen Editor – Tweaking with Vishal

I like it!

Click on "Set background" button and choose a picture for your login screen. Click on "Default background" button to restore default login scren background.

Customize Windows 7 Login Screen Using Account Screen Editor – Tweaking with Vishal

When visiting a malicious/compromised site in IE 8 – Microsoft has your back

I was surprised to see this screen when I went to download a utility linked off a Microsoft MVP’s blog.  http://www.askvg.com/unlocker-1-8-8-released/

Nevertheless it is the French and we in the US know you can’t trust the French any farther than you can throw them. 

***please don’t be a dummy – don’t download this potential malware software while such an obvious warning is staring you in the face***

Direct File Downloading via OWA and Mobile Phones Now in SBS 2008

http://sbs.seandaniel.com/2008/07/allowing-owa-and-mobile-devices-to.html

Tested and verified.  This works, is simple to setup, and is cool!

Everything Else – Covered

So for those of you who think you are cute in saying…  “Where in your blog is that written?” or “Did you blog that Dale?”  Well here it is – everything.  All the answers to anything you can ask and will ask.

This is very much related to the “mystery spot” phenomena scene on the highways and byways of America typically around Tennessee for some reason.  If you don’t see the answer here it is due to a shift in the time continuum as explained thoroughly in the ABC thriller series, LOST.  You are welcome.