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    Group Policy Configuration in Active Directory WS 2022

    I am setting up Group Policies (GPO) in my Active Directory environment on Windows Server 2022 to apply specific settings to users and computers in my domain. What are some key tips for ensuring an efficient GPO implementation and avoiding common issues? Additionally, what tools or procedures do...
  2. Windows 10 Network ID reverts to "Business"

    10 Pro identifies the network ID as Business regardless of being set (repeatedly) as a "home" computer. The result is a morass of network connections and passwords that work then fail and change in inexplicable ways with every reboot. I have edited the registry, group policy, adapter...
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    Windows 10 Windows Update Automatic Restart

    I left GTA V to download overnight last night, but my computer restarted during the download, preventing the game from finishing the download. I'm now looking for a way to turn this off. I still want the updates to download automatically, but I don't want them to install and restart my computer...
  4. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Can't Access Certain Secure Connections

    This problem appeared on my brother's computer, I'm not sure when. On his Child account he can not access certain secure connections, however, on the Admin account I have set up, I can. There is obviously either a problem with the account or a problem with the Family Safety settings, though...
  5. Windows 7 if automatic mode set for WLANsvc, MACbook Air laptop hangs at Applying computer settings…

    The WLAN AutoConfig service(wlansvc) in my MAC book Air laptop running Windows 7(32 bit) with SP1 runs in automatic startup setting only if safe start is given to the machine. In normal start, the machine hangs forever at Applying computer settings… upon any restart attempt. This forces me to...
  6. Windows 8 Increase Virtual Memory

    Open System by clicking the Start button Link Removed, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties. In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. Link Removed If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. On the...
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    Windows 8 Difference between reset and recovery?

    I see that there is 4 options: 1) System restore (I know what that is, won't help me) 2) There is refresh (I also know what this is, won't help) 3) Then there is RESET, which gives me 2 options: 1 of the options (none of this is verbatim, I am outside on my phone and forgot exact words as to...
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    Windows 7 Internet explorer cannot display web page

    Hi everyone I am a frequent flyer member but when I try to log on to redeem points, after I successfully get the qantas.com site I get an error message something like - Internet Explorer cannot display this page. I have tried on other computers and it works when I log on. Something must be...
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    Windows 7 Set up different user restrictions on one computer for removable storage

    I'm surprised not to be able to find this question; it must have an answer so simple it doesn't need asked, but here goes; So I want to deny all access to removable storage for standard users at our office on one computer. I've been able to deny that access in the user configuration branch of...
  10. Windows 7 Put the computer to sleep

    When I go into Power options in the control panel it says "Chage plan settings" so I turn off my display after one hour and that's OK. Then it says "Put the computer to sleep" from 1 minute to 5 hours so what does that mean?
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    Windows 7 Can you open a file automatically when coming out of sleep mode?

    Windows 7 Startup folder allows you to open a file when starting the computer, but I seldom shut off my computer. Instead, I would like a file to open every time I put in the password to bring it out of sleep mode. Is that possible?
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    Windows 7 Cant see networked computers after windows update?

    After windows recently updated on one of my win7 machines, i can no longer see the other 4 computers on my network. 2 win7 Pro machines & 3 XP, all in same workgroup. I can see the affected win7 machine from all the other computers and can even access its files, the affected machine can...
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    Windows 7 How do I turn off hardware acceleration?

    I have gone into Appearance and Personalisation, then clicked Adjust Screen Resolution, then Advanced Settings, I click Troubleshoot but the Change Settings button is greyed out as I can't click it, with a little administrator shield next to it. I am the only user and the admin on this computer...
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    Windows 7 How do I change my folder Icon?

    My desktop folders used to have customised icons but the folders are now being run off the server not my actual computer. I can't get the icons to change back to my customised ones. I have tried going into properties > customise > choose file and it's not working. The icon doesnt show up. One of...
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    Windows 7 Re-enabling Aero Glass without rebooting, after an app disables it

    I've got a stable Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) system. It's a Dell Vostro 410, 8GB RAM, Intel Core 2 Quad CPU @2.4GHz, WEI of 3.7. The on-board video adapter is an ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO with 128MB of dedicated video memory. I have two monitors, one connected to DVI and one to VGA. Aero Themes...
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    Windows 7 Problems with Sleep mode

    I am using Windows 7.....When I go into sleep mode by either doing it manually via the keyboard OR letting the computer sit and it goes into sleep after "x" minutes, when I come back the cursor prompt is running wild in whatever box I have it in AND when I am in email (Thunderbird) it...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 pro not detecting dual core but bios is, tried everything

    Have a e6600 dual core, evga 680i board, 4 gb ddr26400, gtx260, win 7 pro upgraded from vista. I have looked all over and tried almost everything. BIOS detects dual core as it allows me to enable or disable the second one, and intel proc id tool detects 2 cores. However, windows 7, and any...
  18. Windows 7 Remove the Windows Power Menu Button (arrow) Windows 7

    I am configuring a computer that will be hooked into a video conference system and needs to be on all the time. This pc has a special local user account, so we dont want anyone logging out, or switching user. we also don't want the computer to be locked, hibernate, sleep, or shutdown. I switched...
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    Windows 7 Sudden change to my power settings

    All of a sudden my power management is behaving differently. I can no longer use the mouse to bring the computer out of sleep. I must use the button on the front of the machine. This isn't a big deal really, the issue (for me) is that while alseep it seems to lose touch with any USB devices...
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    Windows 7 Libraries Folder --> My Documents

    I want to know how to change my registry in order to do the following: #1 Force all actions that would create/use/edit/modify/(any other verb) any file in the libraries folder to instead preform that action in the My Documents folder instead. #2 Git rid of the Libraries icon. In...