Windows Client – Fully Automated Deployments
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Let’s face it, guys. There are times that you JUST don’t have access to SCCM, MDT or Kace, and need to deploy a completely automated and silent Windows install without…
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Overview of Scheduled Tasks
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…
Speed up GPO software install
Software distribution using GPO’s can be a good way to install msi packages, but can delay the startup process, especially if the package is large and the network is slow.…
Fix: Recycle Bin is corrupted in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
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…
Net Commands – Network Security Management
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…
How to Repair a Faulty Windows Installation Without Reformatting
Corrupted system files don’t have to ruin your day Nothing will put a crimp in your computing style quite like a Windows error. Although Microsoft’s OS has gotten exponentially more…
How to Protect Your Boot Drive with BitLocker
When it comes to protecting the data on your computer, you can’t do better than strongencryption. Properly encrypted, your files are safe even if a ne’er-do-well gains access to your…
Cleaning up Network Connections in Windows 7
Windows makes a mess of all the network adapters when installing NIC cards. Sometimes, you remove network adapters, and you’re left with something like “Local Area Network 3” that can’t…
How to Set a Custom Logon Screen Background on Windows 7
Windows 7 makes it possible to change the welcome screen that appears when you start your computer without any third-party software, but this setting is well hidden. You can set…
How to Kill a Process From the CLI in Windows
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…