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When trying to extend virtual hard drive, you might encounter an issue where the recovery partition is situated between the main partition and the unallocated space. Below is an example of this happening: This guide walks you through the process of safely removing the recovery partition, extending the main partition, and optionally recreating the recovery […]
Introduction For administrators working with Active Directory, exporting user information to a CSV file can be a powerful way to gather and analyze data. Using PowerShell, you can perform an LDAP search to retrieve details such as usernames, email addresses, last logon times, and more. Here’s a PowerShell script that defines a search filter, specifies […]
Introduction Mastering Microsoft Word’s keyboard shortcuts can save you tons of time and make your workflow smoother. Here’s a comprehensive list of the most useful shortcut keys for quickly performing actions in Word. From simple text formatting to navigation and font adjustments, these shortcuts will help you work faster and more efficiently. MS Word Shortcut […]
Recently, after applying the October 2024 updates to a Windows Server, an issue was discovered with OpenSSH.exe. The problem occurred when attempting to start the OpenSSH service after the update. This post will explain the issue in detail and provide the solution. The Issue After applying the October 2024 update, a colleague encountered an issue […]
Sometimes, you may need to schedule your Windows PC to shut down automatically after a set time, whether for system updates, batch processes, or just energy saving. Here’s a simple guide on how to do that using the Command Prompt. Prerequisites: Step-by-Step Guide 1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator To get started, you need to […]
Have you ever booted up your Windows 11 PC only to discover that the WiFi option has completely disappeared? If so, you’re not alone! This frustrating issue has been reported by many Windows 11 users. But don’t worry, in this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to fix it and get your WiFi back online […]
With the release of new updates for Windows, you may run into a problem that we have seen with Windows 7 in the past, where the update seems to get stuck and go no further. This is usually at the screen like the one below: In some cases, this may just be a slow install […]
If you have a server that is experiencing time drifting, it can lead to a host of issues, including synchronization problems with other servers and services. Fortunately, you can resolve this by following a series of steps using command-line tools. Steps to Fix Time Drifting on a Windows Server 1. Check the Current Time Source […]
A simple step by step guide on how to use Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 10.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]