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How to Extend Virtual Hard Drive with a Recovery Partition in the Way 1

How to Extend Virtual Hard Drive with a Recovery Partition in the Way

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
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PowerShell Script to Browse and Export Active Directory Security Groups

PowerShell Script to Browse and Export Active Directory Security Groups

Managing Active Directory (AD) security groups is a core task for administrators. This PowerShell script provides a user-friendly way to browse AD security groups, display additional options, and export group details to a file. Before using the script, make sure you have the necessary prerequisites in place. Prerequisites To successfully run this script, ensure the
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Export Active Directory User Information to CSV Using PowerShell

Export Active Directory User Information to CSV Using PowerShell

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
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Use Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys

Essential Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys for Speed and Efficiency

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
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2024 Windows Server Update OpenSSH Fix

Fixing OpenSSH.exe Issues After October 2024 Windows Server Update

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
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Schedule Windows Shutdown

Schedule Windows Shutdown Using a Command Prompt

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
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