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In Windows 2003 Citrix server, ipsec service cannot start error: "cannot find the file specified" Resolution: To resolve this issue, follow these steps: Delete the local policy registry subkey. To do this, follow these steps: Click Start , click Run , type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK . In Registry Editor, locate and then click the following subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local On the Edit menu, click Delete . Click Yes to confirm that you want to delete the subkey. Quit Registry Editor Rebuild a new local policy store. To do this, Click Start , click Run , type regsvr32 polstore.dll in the Open box, and then click OK . Verify that the IPSEC Services component is set to automatic, and then restart the server.

Here is how to disable IE Enhanced Security Configuration in Windows 2008 server: Open Server manager Navigate to configure IE ESC Set "off" for Administrators.

Here is the easiest way to open elevated command prompt: Click on the "Start" button In the "Start Search" box type the name of the program you want to run as administrator. For example type CMD or CMD.EXE. Do NOT hit ENTER. Instead hit CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER. It seems that this key combo triggers user account elevation and is identical to the RUNAS command or the GUI "Run as administrator" option. You will be prompted by the UAC warning window. Click on CTRL+C or click on the "Continue" button. Note that the CMD window has an "Administrator:" appended to the window title. You can now perform any administrative tasks you want. Reference:http://www.petri.co.il/quickly_open_cmd_with_elevated_credentials_in_windows_vista.htm

Remote Desktop Connection Manager is very good freeware tool for those who frequently use Remote desktops. I've used RoyalTs and few other applications, but RDC manager is better than all.

Just thought of listing few applications/tools that I'm making use of or impressed much. Suggestions/feedback most welcome.