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Microsoft Windows technical information and tips

SBS 2011 add disk to backup targets

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020Len

Server 2008 has a good backup solution however if a drive goes bad trying to add an new drive is a pain unless you use the command prompt! Add a…Continue readingSBS 2011 add disk to backup targets

Backup, Uncategorized, Windows Comments

Group policy makes machine unusable

July 31, 2018Len

Every admin has made an error while creating a group policy and blew up an important machine. Murphy’s law states that you will then be unable to get the policy…Continue readingGroup policy makes machine unusable

Windows Comments
Windows 8/10 key location on new computers

Windows 8/10 key location on new computers

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017Len

On newer generation computers you may have noticed that the windows key sticker is no longer on the bottom or side of the unit. This can make for some frustration…Continue readingWindows 8/10 key location on new computers

Uncategorized, Windows Comments

SSL Security Update for Windows Servers

January 27, 2016January 29, 2016admin

As many have heard over the past year older versions of SSL have been compromised and should no longer be used by servers to negotiate communications. however disabling these deprecated…Continue readingSSL Security Update for Windows Servers

Applications, Exchange/Email, Tech Talk, Virus & Malware, Windows Comments

How to Disable Driver Signature Verification on 64-Bit Windows 8.1 or 10

November 4, 2015admin

How to Disable Driver Signature Verification on 64-Bit Windows 8.1 or 10 (So That You Can Install Unsigned Drivers) 64-Bit editions of Windows require digitally signed drivers. The problem is…Continue readingHow to Disable Driver Signature Verification on 64-Bit Windows 8.1 or 10

Tech Talk, Windows Comments

Windows 10 Privacy Fixes Script

August 13, 2015August 18, 2015admin

Windows 10 has hit and it is a fast stable operating system. however MS has given us some features that we should be disabling immediately. For example windows updates delivery…Continue readingWindows 10 Privacy Fixes Script

Tech Talk, Windows Comments

Windows 10 is stealing your bandwidth!

August 4, 2015admin

I came across this startling info on a blog and had to share the original information is located at http://lauren.vortex.com/archive/001116.html most importantly it not only tells you about the issue but…Continue readingWindows 10 is stealing your bandwidth!

Tech Talk, Windows Comments

shared printer change script

June 1, 2015admin

Every network admin has had to remove a print server from their environment and set up a new one. While installing a print server can be tedious job. the worst…Continue readingshared printer change script

Tech Talk, Windows Comments

God Mode windows 7 and windows 8

February 18, 2015admin

Great info from tech republic  – never even knew about this neat little trick! Control panel settings and configurations are typically scattered all over in Windows 8, unless you know…Continue readingGod Mode windows 7 and windows 8

Tech Talk, Windows Comments

Change Internet Options / Connection Settings with VB Script or Power Shell

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015admin

Recently I needed to disable proxy settings on windows machines in a network. I was trying to remove an old proxy based web content filter (eeewww).  I know it is…Continue readingChange Internet Options / Connection Settings with VB Script or Power Shell

Networking, Tech Talk, Windows Comments

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