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The Settings app is the heartbeat of Windows 11, central to managing everything from user preferences to essential system configurations. Occasionally, however, users may find that this critical application becomes sluggish, unresponsive, or entirely fails to launch. In these instances...

In a world where software updates are ubiquitous, Microsoft’s Windows 11 and 10 bring a set of features designed to keep users informed, secure, and functional. However, not every update does what it promises — sometimes, they introduce conflicts or undesirable changes. In this context, the...

In today's fast-evolving technological landscape, ensuring that Windows devices are up-to-date with the latest patches and updates can be a daunting task for IT administrators. As organizations increasingly adopt modern management strategies, tools like Windows Autopatch and PowerShell scripts...

Formatting a hard drive is a fundamental task that comes into play when setting up a new storage device or preparing an existing one for reallocation. Whether you’re installing Windows 11 or 10, formatting sets up the disk to store files in a format that the operating system can utilize. This...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows operating systems, navigating settings can often feel like a labyrinth, especially for less technically inclined users. This challenge has spurred the creation of numerous tools and shortcuts aimed at simplifying the user's experience. Recently, the...

Windows 11 offers a plethora of features, and one of those is the Sticky Notes app. While this application can be handy for jotting down quick reminders, some users may find the Sticky Notes Preview intrusive or unnecessary. Whether you prefer a cleaner desktop or simply do not use Sticky Notes...

If you've faced issues with automatic updates on Windows 11, you're not alone. Many users encounter disruptions that hinder critical updates from successfully installing. Fortunately, Microsoft provides multiple methods to manually install updates, ensuring your device is always up-to-date with...

Introduction Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) are essential for IT administrators responsible for managing remote servers in Windows networks. Though many assume RSAT is a standalone application that can be downloaded from the internet, it is not. These tools are integrated into Windows...

Understanding the firmware versions of devices running Windows 10 or Windows 11 is of paramount importance for users looking to ensure system functionality and compatibility. Firmware checks can assist in the installation and updating of drivers, enable effective troubleshooting, and contribute...

Introduction The Windows Management Instrumentation Command Line (WMIC) utility has been a foundational tool for managing Windows systems. However, with the evolution of technology, Microsoft has announced the deprecation of WMIC. This change has important implications for users and applications...

In the realm of scripting for web development and task automation, evolution is a constant. To keep pace with modern efficiency, Microsoft is making strategic changes, including phasing out VBScript in favor of more advanced alternatives like JavaScript and PowerShell. Let's delve into the...

I've made a PowerShell command which takes all the shortcuts in the folder you direct it to, and it makes registry keys for them so that they show up as installed apps. They get an appropriate icon and name. You can uninstall it to, HOWEVER uninstalling it simply removes the registry key so...

Hello, We are trying to build a powershell script which will be executed on any client which should be able to search/install windows updates from a wsus server which resides in our network but it is not the default option in the clients configuration. The severs are configured with let's say...

My WiFi NIC will always use 127.0.0.1 when its TCP/IP settings are on DHCP. If I change to static no issue but as you can imagine this creates some unwanted issues every time I connect with my laptop to a new WiFI network (as the address range is different) InterfaceAlias...

I am multibooting 3 drives (1 Win10 and 2 Win11) the boot manager on one win11 drive is selected in bios. It works but in addition to the named drives it also lists the three efi partitions which are unbootable -of course. I am not sure why they are there and they are a nuisance. How can I...

Hello, after adding disks to a clustered ThinkAgile node, we have the disks in a "lost communication" state. We tried several solutions without success below are the steps we tried First, create an array of the disks that are failing or failed. $disk = get-physicaldisk | where-object...

I was unable to add files to one specific folder on a Blu-ray disc. Later, there was a zero-byte file dated 1974-07-25 that would result in error 0x80070570 when trying to rename it in Windows Explorer. Trying to open it with Notepad or through the "type" command inside CMD results in an error...

I am trying to start a Hyper-V VM from a Powershell using the 'start-vm' command. This works fine, except that it starts up headless (i.e. the 'Virtual Machine Connection' window doesn't open up). Is there a way to make this happen?

Hi. Question: How to disable tablet mode. Problem: reaccuring changes from desktop to a tablet mode. How to disable tablet mode in a permanently way? This very machine keeps change this with a couple of months reaccuring. Perhaps there is a powershell script or something that could be run...

Hi, my problem is that my computer does not have a windows security I tried using these 2 commands in powershell but didnt work : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register...