Tim Rains' WebLog
Security and Networking Topics
Windows Vista Resource Kit
Recently I received a copy of the Windows Vista Resource Kit. This is the best resource kit I have...
Author: tim_rains Date: 08/06/2007
Microsoft TechNet Session: Network Diagnostics in Windows Vista
Recently I recorded this TechNet webcast focusing on the new network diagnostics built into Windows...
Author: tim_rains Date: 03/01/2007
Windows Vista Network Diagnostics Whitepaper
Recently my team published a whitepaper on the Network Diagnostics that we built into Windows Vista....
Author: tim_rains Date: 02/05/2007
Windows Vista Support WebCast: Troubleshooting Network Issues on Windows Vista - New Network Diagnostics
Recently I recorded this webcast focusing on the new network diagnostics built into Windows Vista:...
Author: tim_rains Date: 01/08/2007
The Problem with Network Support Tools - Windows Vista Will Help
For the better part of the last two years I have been working as a Program Manager on the Network...
Author: tim_rains Date: 11/14/2006
Is Windows Automatic Update Client rebooting your system unexpectedly? Read this to “fix” it….
Recently I exchanged e-mail with several people who were complaining that the Windows Update (AU)...
Author: tim_rains Date: 11/15/2004
Why you still run Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
When Mark Minasi wrote this very flattering article about me, I felt it was only right to develop...
Author: tim_rains Date: 10/05/2004
Assessing the Risk: which TCP/UDP ports does your favorite application use?
In order to determine how to implement security on your Windows system(s) you need to assess and...
Author: tim_rains Date: 09/10/2004
What is really happening on your Windows system? Port Reporter & Port Reporter Parser may help answer this...
"What is really happening on my Windows system?" As a Technical Lead on the Microsoft Product...
Author: tim_rains Date: 09/02/2004