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Overview of Scheduled Tasks

Microsoft Geek May 4, 2016 No Comments

I like the tree view for scheduled task as you can categorize the tasks, but the GUI offers no way of an overview of all tasks. The command line helps…

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Fix: Recycle Bin is corrupted in Windows 10 / 8 / 7

Microsoft Geek March 18, 2016 No Comments

If your Recycle Bin is corrupted, you can face various problems when using it. The Recycle Bin may not show the files that you may have been deleted from your…

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Net Commands – Network Security Management

Microsoft Geek June 18, 2014 No Comments

The NET Command is used to manage network security resources as follows: View user account password and logon requirements (also displays the machine type – Server or workstation) NET ACCOUNTS…

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How to Kill a Process From the CLI in Windows

Microsoft Geek June 27, 2013 No Comments

Sure, anybody can end a process from the Task Manager, but did you know you can also do it from the command line? How to Kill a Process From the…

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Turn your Num Lock key on forever!

Microsoft Geek May 7, 2013 No Comments

When you turn your Windows computer on, the Num Lock key is disabled by default. It gets extremely annoying to have to turn it on every single time you sign…

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Shutdown Windows PC faster

Microsoft Geek May 7, 2013 No Comments

Does your Windows computer take way to long to shutdown? If so, I have a simple fix that will allow you to shutdown your Windows OS computer in a matter…

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How Can I Start and Shut Down My Computer Automatically on a Schedule?

Microsoft Geek March 12, 2013 No Comments

On Windows To automatically start your computer up at a specific time of day, you’ll actually need to edit your BIOS settings. To do this: Boot up your computer and…

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Understanding Windows Logon Options

Microsoft Geek October 10, 2012 No Comments

Introduction There seems to be some confusion as to how Windows logons work. I can understand the issues, as the overall concepts are a bit confusing. Although the logon process,…

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How to Disable the Restart Reminder for Windows Update

Microsoft Geek May 4, 2012 No Comments

Disable Windows Update restart nag Windows installed another round of updates and now it’s asking you to restart. Again. One simple command line entry can disable this obnoxious reminder. To…

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How to Troubleshoot SVCHOST.EXE 100% CPU Usage Problems

Microsoft Geek April 17, 2012 No Comments

If you have noticed that your Windows XP, Vista, or 7 PC is running slowly and that SVCHOST.EXE is taking 100% of your single core CPU system (or 50% of…

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