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Best Practices Guidelines and Other Resources
Resources to ensure your Windows XP and 2000 desktops run smoothly
If you're running Windows XP or 2000 Professional right out of the box on your organization's desktop machines and suspect that things could be operating more smoothly, the following documents — designed for small- and medium-sized nonprofits — outline best practices to help optimize your systems.
In addition to best practices guidelines, you'll also find articles, toolkits, and other resources to ensure that your organization's desktop computers are running smoothly and securely.
Best Practices Guidelines
This document contains instructions to help configure Windows XP Pro machines and make the most of the operating system's capabilities.
Windows XP Pro Effective Practices
(204 KB PDF)
This document outlines best practices for configuring Windows 2000 Pro machines to help you make the most of this operating system's capabilities.
Windows 2000 Pro Effective Practices
(211 KB PDF)
Understanding where you're vulnerable is the first step to securing your nonprofit's systems, saving you time and money. TechSoup's technology experts worked with nonprofits and consultants to design this audit, which examines the most critical settings on your desktop machines.
Desktop Security Audit Protocols
(2 MB PDF)
Articles
Backing Up Your Data
Tools and strategies for protecting your organization against data loss.
Five Steps to Extend Your Computer’s Life
We'll show you optimum protection and maintenance practices for keeping your computer healthy.
Removing Spyware, Viruses, and Other Forms of Malware
Learn how to keep malicious software from infecting your computer.
Secure Computing: The Key Ingredients
We'll help you decide what type of security software your nonprofit needs.
Use the Web to Find Free Tech Support
Before you spend money on tech support, consider exploring these free online support options.
Toolkits
Nonprofits with Public Labs Toolkit
Articles, links, and tips to help run your public computing lab
Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit
TechSoup's guide to prepare you for a natural or IT disaster
Other Resources
The Joy of Computing Cookbook
Tips and techniques used by librarians in their public computers, compiled by TechSoup's MaintainIT team
