Microsoft release the next version of Windows 10 today called the Fall Creators Update. This update will become available to the general public as it […]
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How to fix your machine after Microsoft Updates cause blue screen crashes
So Microsoft have done it again, released a batch of updates and our machines start to blue screen! Problem Updates From what we have experienced […]
Windows Server – Change to GUI or Core
If you are using Windows Server 2012 or 2016 then you may want to change your server from GUI to Core for security purposes. To […]
Long File Names Information Gathering
If you are looking to gather information about long file names that are over 255 characters on your filestores, then there is a very simple […]
Disable SMBv1 to protect against ransomware attacks
With the recent issues with ransomware and the Wannacry attack, you really should now have SMBv1 disabled on your machines. If you are still working […]
How to Disable Cortana in Windows 10’s Anniversary Update
Everyone is now aware of Microsoft‘s talking assistant, Cortana. However, what if you hate Cortana and you want her removed from your computer? Well, there […]
How to fix the “The disk is write-protected. Remove the write-protection or use another disk” error
If you are trying to format a second disk on your computer (or server) and you are getting this error: “The disk is write-protected. Remove […]
Windows Server Core – Create a new disk using diskpart
If you are using Microsoft Server 2016 you will notice that it is now in the server core setup. If you have experience of using […]
Are Microsoft using your computer as a Windows Update distribution point?
Since the upgrade to Windows 10, you may not be aware but your computer may be being used by Microsoft to help distribute Windows Updates. […]
Windows 10 Group Policy ADMX Templates
Overview Administrative Templates files are divided into .admx files and language-specific .adml files for use by Group Policy administrators. The changes that are implemented in […]
Windows Service Tweaker to Speed up Windows
The current version of Windows is pretty good and users will find that using the operating system is pretty straight forward and much improved on […]
How to Uninstall Windows 10 Built In Apps
Windows 10 comes with a large amount of built in apps, most of which are useful, but some are not and you may want to […]