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If you have an issue with your server where you cannot see the roles in Server Manager, cannot install service packs or you see this error on your refresh status in Server Manager: Then this usually means that you have a corrupt Windows Update that has loaded on to your server at some point and it stops you carrying out …
Windows Server – Server Manager Refresh Fix Read MoreUltimate Settings Panel is an all-in-one settings and configuration solution for a multitude of configuration options in Windows, Office, Powershell, and popular internet browsers. The latest release now has 15 different configuration tabs including Windows 10 and a total of 295 configuration items spanning across all versions of Windows, Powershell, Outlook, Server Administration, Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and even …
Ultimate Settings Panel Read MoreIf 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 Before making any changes, it’s …
How to Fix Windows Time Drifting Issues Read MoreThe SCCM local cache on a client computer is very helpful for straightforward deployments. However, if the machine encounters any issues during the deployment or download phase, problems can arise. The data downloaded to the SCCM local cache location could become corrupted or only partially downloaded. For instance, if a user disconnects their laptop from the VPN mid-download, they might …
Clearing the SCCM Local Cache to Resolve Deployment Issues Read MoreA simple step by step guide on how to use Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 10.
Windows Easy Transfer for Windows Read MoreHow to deploy a Microsoft Store appx using Microsoft System Center Configurtion Manager.
Deploy a Microsoft Store App through SCCM Software Center Read MoreFollowing 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 …
SCCM SUP Products Server 2022 Hotpatch Read MoreIf 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 …
SCCM SUP OOBE ZDP (Out-of-Box Experience Zero Day Patch) Read MoreSometimes 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 …
Domain Controller Meta Clean Up Read MoreYou 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 …
How to Attach a Device to a Domain using PowerShell ISE Read MoreIf 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 …
How to Reset Windows Update Group Policy Settings Read MoreConsider the following scenario: You’ve been wanting to declutter your computer, and as you go through your files and folders, you come across a stubborn folder that refuses to be deleted. You try everything, but it just won’t budge. What could be causing this frustrating issue? Hidden deep within that folder, you stumble upon an elusive Windows file called Thumbs.db. …
Can’t delete a folder because of the Thumbs.db Read More
