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Fixing OneDrive “Couldn’t Start Files on Demand” Error: 0xffffffea

If you’ve encountered the error code 0xffffffea while trying to start Files on Demand in Microsoft OneDrive, you’re not alone. This error can be frustrating, but there’s a straightforward solution involving network commands and clearing local OneDrive temp files that can resolve the issue. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to fix this problem and get …

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How to Create a Power BI Report using Configuration Manager Data for Devices Pending a Reboot

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Creating a query for Power BI from the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) database to identify devices pending a reboot involves several steps. Below is a detailed approach, including the SQL query to extract the relevant data. 1. Understand the SCCM Database Structure The SCCM database contains several tables and views. Key tables/views for this query include: 2. Query to …

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SCCM SUP Products Server 2022 Hotpatch

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Following on in our series on SCCM SUP Product definitions, today we are looking at the Server 2022 Hotpatch Product. You can view the other product definition posts we have posted using the button below: Definition and Purpose What It Covers The Server 2022 Hotpatch category includes updates that can be applied to Windows Server 2022 instances using the Hotpatching …

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SCCM SUP OOBE ZDP (Out-of-Box Experience Zero Day Patch)

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If you are using SCCM to update your Microsoft devices, then you may have noticed the large amount of Products that are available under the Software Update Point (SUP) configuration. I’ve struggled to find good explanations for each of the products so my plan is to find out as much information as I can for each product and I will …

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Where Are Outlook Signatures Stored?

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Outlook signatures enhance your emails by including your name, contact information, and branding automatically at the end of your messages. Knowing where these signatures are stored can be useful for backup, transfer, or troubleshooting purposes. This guide details the locations of Outlook signatures for different platforms and provides additional resources for managing your signatures. Outlook for Windows For Microsoft Outlook …

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How to Export and Reimport Outlook Email Signatures

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Transferring email signatures in Outlook can be a bit tricky if you don’t know where to look. This guide will walk you through the process of exporting and reimporting your Outlook email signatures, ensuring all your signature formatting and content remain intact. Exporting Outlook Email Signatures Locate the Signature Files First, you need to find where Outlook stores your email …

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Domain Controller Meta Clean Up

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Sometimes the worst happens and you have a Domain Controller that might completely break on you with no way of fixing it. This happened to me recently with an old Domain Controller that was still on physical equipment, whereas most of our servers these days are on AWS and Azure. Domain Controller However, the failure of this Domain Controller did …

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How to Attach a Device to a Domain using PowerShell ISE

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You can use PowerShell ISE console to attach a device to a domain. This can be useful to people who prefer to use code or more likely to be for the Windows Server Core operating system. PowerShell Code Open up PowerShell ISE and ensure you right click and Run as administrator. Once the console is open, copy and paste the …

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How to Reset Windows Update Group Policy Settings

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If you’re transitioning away from Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or need to troubleshoot Windows Update issues, resetting the Windows Update Group Policy Object (GPO) settings can be essential. Often, corruption in registry permissions can prevent expected changes from taking effect. This guide will walk you through the process of resetting these settings by removing the specific registry key responsible …

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New Microsoft Outlook Multi Calendar Split View

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You may have started using the new Microsoft Outlook client recently and, if like me you tend to use multiple calendars, then you may have noticed that in Month view, all the appointments created throughout all the calendars you select, overlap each other instead of being side-by-side like in the previous versions of Outlook. I started looking into this as …

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Stellar Migrator for Outlook – Migrate PST Files to Office 365 in a Few Clicks

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Stellar Migrator for Outlook – Migrate PST Files to Office 365 in a Few Clicks When you hear PST (Personal Storage Table), you automatically think about Outlook. PST is an Outlook data file used to store Outlook mailbox information, like emails, contacts, calendar, events, journals, tasks, and etc on the local system for an easy and quick access. Since, a …

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Zune – How to get the MSI Installer

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If you require the MSI for Zune, then there is a very simple way you can get it. Download the standard Zune executable package using the download button below: Download Instructions Once you have the full executable package, then you can use a tool like 7-Zip to extract all of the items in the executable. When you have done this, …