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    How to Install and Use Active Directory Tools on Windows 11 for Seamless Directory Management

    Anyone looking to manage users, computers, and policies within their home lab or work network quickly discovers that Active Directory (AD) remains a foundational element of Windows deployments. While seasoned system administrators have long relied on AD tools in Windows Server, the demand for...
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    Mastering PowerShell in Windows Server: Essential Commands and Workflow Tips

    PowerShell has long been a core pillar of Windows administration, automation, and troubleshooting—a tool revered by both IT professionals and power users. Yet, for many, its rich capabilities remain untapped, lurking just beneath the surface of more familiar graphical interfaces. Testing basic...
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    Transform Windows with PowerToys: Integrating Top Open-Source Utilities for Ultimate Productivity

    Once upon a time, in a Windows world buzzing with productivity seekers and shortcut fanatics, there existed a powerful collection known as PowerToys—a suite worshipped by tweakers, workflow obsessives, and anyone who ever right-clicked their way out of a sticky situation. But even a toolbelt as...
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    Mastering PowerShell: Essential Commands for Windows Server Management

    Introduction Exploring the world of PowerShell can open up a whole new level of efficiency for Windows administrators and power users alike. In this deep-dive article, we’ll walk through several commands that help manage PowerShell sessions on a Windows Server virtual machine. From listing...
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    iso software-update-drivers

    Hello, I have a question, I am working on creating an Answer file. Does anyone know how you can add software and updates, drivers or another way, if this is possible?
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    Windows 10 Can I replace 2 lines in notepad?

    Is it possible to alter 2 lines in notepad using edit/replace? I have a number of files, gcodes, that are in the format G00 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G00 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G00 Xnn Ynn etc I would like to finish up with a line before each G00 Xnn Ynn line with G00 Z2 and before each...
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    Why Windows is the Ultimate Playground for Power Users

    Windows. It’s the operating system that feels as ever-present as oxygen—running on desktops across offices, homes, and universities worldwide. But when we talk "power users"—those savvy tech geeks who maximize productivity, customize every pixel, and squeeze every ounce of capability out of...
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    WSUS not downloading to client

    (Unable to Find Resource:) ReportingEvent.Client.167; Parameters: 2024-11 .NET 6.0.36 Update for x64 Server (KB5047486) This is the error on the WSUS server Update Services Console. On the client, under the softwaredistribution download folder, I can see the correct filename but it is 0 kb. I...
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    Transform Your Windows Experience: Discover PowerShell's Power

    If you’ve been casually using Command Prompt (CMD) for your command-line work on Windows, it’s time to meet PowerShell—the star player you didn't know was quietly revolutionizing Windows systems management. Microsoft’s PowerShell isn’t just a tool for day-to-day operations; it’s a...
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    Windows 11 How Can I Replace First Hyphen in a Folder's Name but Leave All Other Hyphens in it Unchanged?

    Hello and Happy New Year. I’d like some advice and suggestions on how to perform a specific task involving batch renaming a large group of folders. I want to rename over 5,000 folders a certain way. I don’t have to rename them all at once. They are all in one central folder, at least for now...
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    10 Essential PowerShell Commands to Boost Your Productivity

    Welcome to the world of PowerShell—a command-line superhero for anyone who manages or tinkers with a Windows PC. If you've ever thought of scripting as some arcane tech wizardry, prepare to have your perspective flipped. Armed with PowerShell, you'll discover not just power, but outright...
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    Automating Windows Audio Service Management with PowerShell

    In the world of IT and system administration, managing services effectively is a critical skill for ensuring smooth operation and performance of systems. Recently, a user on the Spiceworks Community posted a request for assistance regarding a PowerShell script aimed at managing the Audio Service...
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    Guide to Enhancing Access for the Microsoft Update Catalog

    Introduction Microsoft Update Catalog is a valuable resource for Windows users seeking to obtain essential updates for their operating systems. To access these updates, enabling scripting within the website is crucial. It is necessary to adjust security settings to allow ActiveX controls and...
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    Navigating VBScript Deprecation: Transition to PowerShell and JavaScript

    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...
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    Windows 10 Help with uninstalling a msi program with batch file

    I'm currently working on a script to uninstall a msi program that is installed on a client. The package doesn't have a GUID in registry but it does have its own uninstaller.exe I'm currently trying to use a msiexec /x %path/to/exe% /qn /f bat file to uninstall the package quietly without having...
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    Windows 11 Semi-automatic Creation of Windows ISO

    This guide is to automate many manual and error-prone steps of "How to create a Windows 10 ISO image for clean, in-place upgrade and repair install" when is used to prepare Custom Windows 11 ISO with pre-installed software, no user accounts. This guide is only applicable to Windows 11 (both...
  17. Windows 11 Python and Windows File System Permissions

    What is the best way to read a files owner and permissions, create a new file then apply those permissions without using the subprocess method or command line icacls etc.
  18. Windows 7 How to connect JavaScript to Python in an Chrome Addon?

    I want to connect my .js code with my .py in a Chrome Add-on. I want some text from JS being analyzed by the Python ki I've implemented. Then the return value from Python should get passed back to my JS file. Is this possible to do? It's ok when the Add-on is only runnable locally. I'm looking...
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    Move all subfolders from parent folder to a new unique created folder in the target location

    Hi I made this batch code, to move all subfolders from "C:\1" to a new created folder inside folder "C:\2" @echo off set "sourceDir=C:\1" set "destinationDir=C:\2" set "newFolderName=NewSubfolder" mkdir "%destinationDir%\%newFolderName%" 2nul for /D %%I in ("%sourceDir%\*") do (...
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    Windows 10 Windows batch scrip - Window does not close after script

    Hi Guys, I have a one to run by you. I have a simple Windows batch script I run in the morning that basically opens various programs I use for the day. Lazy doing this...yup LOL. Issue is the command prompt window that pops up never closes after the script is run. I have tried ending the...