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By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 2 August 202529 August 2025
Posted in General Tech

Windows 11 Pro Upgrade Key: Enhancing Your System’s Professional Abilities

Every other PC available in the local and online stores comes with the Windows 11 Home operating system. PC makers and sellers integrate this OS into a system for its cost-efficiency. The PC market is highly price-sensitive. As a result, you can observe such practices. Windows 11 Home offers significant assistance to users for daily

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 13 May 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft, Windows

Manually Installing a Monthly Windows Update on Windows Server

Overview In some cases, Windows Updates may fail to install via Windows Update or SCCM Software Center. This document provides a step-by-step guide to manually installing a monthly cumulative update (CU) by extracting and installing the relevant CAB files using DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool). Prerequisites Step 1: Download the Windows Update Package

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 14 March 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Windows

How to Enable Remote Desktop (RDP) Between Two Windows 11 Enterprise PCs on a Home Network

Setting up Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) between two Windows 11 Enterprise PCs on a home network can be incredibly useful for managing multiple machines. However, if you’re using local accounts without a domain, you might run into errors when trying to connect. This guide walks you through the steps to configure RDP on a home

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 11 March 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft, Windows

How to Fix Windows Update Errors (Step-by-Step Guide)

Common Windows Update Errors Solution 1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter Solution 2: Clear Windows Update Cache Solution 3: Use the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM Commands Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following commands: If the issue persists, run these commands: Solution 4: Reset Windows Update Components Run the following commands

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 10 March 20259 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft, Windows

How to Reinstall .NET Framework on Windows Server 2022

If you’ve accidentally removed the .NET Framework feature from your Windows Server 2022 and need to reinstall it, follow these steps to get it back up and running. Step 1: Download the Installation Media Step 2: Install .NET Framework Using DISM Step 3: Verify Installation Step 4: Install .NET Framework 4.0 (If Required) If you

By - Anthony Powell
Posted on 15 February 20259 September 2025
Posted in Microsoft, Evergreen, Group Policy, Guide, Powershell, Windows

How to Reset Windows Update Group Policy Settings

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

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 17 November 20249 September 2025
Posted in Microsoft, Evergreen, Guide, Server, Windows

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

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 30 October 20249 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft, Powershell, Server

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

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 29 October 20249 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft, Powershell, Server, Windows

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

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 28 October 20249 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft, Windows

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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