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Check .NET Framework version on Windows

Posted on 24/11/202212/04/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Check .NET Framework version on Windows
Check .NET Framework version on Windows

The “.NET Framework” (“dot net”) in Windows 10 is a development platform that consists of programming languages, libraries, and tools for developers to create all kinds of programs for desktops, laptops, tablets, web apps, games, and more. The .NET platform is cross-platform and open-source, so it is supported not only on Windows but also on…

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How to get the Windows 10 Version 22H2 Update

Posted on 24/11/202212/04/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to get the Windows 10 Version 22H2 Update
How to get the Windows 10 Version 22H2 Update

The thirteenth feature update for Windows 10 since its initial release, the Windows 10 2022 Update (version 22H2), is currently making its way gradually to eligible devices. For customers who are not yet ready to upgrade to Windows 11, or for systems with unsupported hardware, this is yet another minor maintenance update.  In this article,…

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Find saved Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 10 and 11

Posted on 24/11/202207/10/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Find saved Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 10 and 11
Find saved Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 10 and 11

If you know how to look at saved Wi-Fi passwords on your device, you won’t have to reset and re-configure them when you need them quickly. If you have forgotten your Wi-Fi password. In this article, you will learn how to find saved Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 10 and 11. Please see how to remove Microsoft…

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How to clear Cache and Manually Update Microsoft Defender

Posted on 29/10/202231/07/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to clear Cache and Manually Update Microsoft Defender
How to clear Cache and Manually Update Microsoft Defender

In this article, I will show you how to clear Cache and Manually Update Microsoft Defender. Windows Security intelligence updates are the latest antivirus updates for Microsoft Defender’s antimalware defence. These updates improve the capacity of Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware products to precisely identify threats by covering the most recent threats and…

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Anti-Virus Solution, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

Detect if an application was uninstalled on Windows: Find out who has uninstalled an application via Windows Event Viewer

Posted on 28/10/202211/12/2025 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Detect if an application was uninstalled on Windows: Find out who has uninstalled an application via Windows Event Viewer
Detect if an application was uninstalled on Windows: Find out who has uninstalled an application via Windows Event Viewer

The apps installed on your Windows Server, which is running in production, could be crucial. As an administrator, you don’t want anyone to uninstall an application from the server without your permission. What happens if a certain program has been uninstalled? How would you find the person who uninstalled the program? In this article, you…

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How to find out who restarted Windows Server

Posted on 27/10/202220/08/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to find out who restarted Windows Server
How to find out who restarted Windows Server

If your organization has many system administrators, you may want to know who restarted the server at certain times. This post will show you How to find out who restarted Windows Server. This is to view shutdown/reboot/startup logs on Windows servers. Windows has a great application called Windows Event Viewer that records all actions that…

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Configure and validate Exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans

Posted on 18/10/202216/12/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Configure and validate Exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans
Configure and validate Exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans

Windows Defender Antivirus is the default anti-malware engine on Windows, and it protects your device and data against viruses, rootkits, ransomware, and other security threats. Please see Microsoft Endpoint Manager: How to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Group Policy and Microsoft Malware Protection via the Command Line Utility, and Smart App Control and how to enable Phishing…

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Anti-Virus Solution, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How and where to find your BitLocker recovery key on Windows

Posted on 17/10/202209/07/2025 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How and where to find your BitLocker recovery key on Windows
How and where to find your BitLocker recovery key on Windows

In this article, you will learn how and where to find your BitLocker recovery key on Windows. BitLocker Recovery Key is required to access a data disk encrypted with the Windows built-in encryption tool BitLocker. You can use the 48-digit password to access your disk drive. Other related guides on BitLocker: How to delegate control for Bitlocker…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

When Should I Use TPM or TPM + PIN

Posted on 16/10/202224/07/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on When Should I Use TPM or TPM + PIN
When Should I Use TPM or TPM + PIN

In this guide, you will learn about when Should I Use TPM or TPM + PIN. One of the main requirements in Microsoft’s Windows, particularly Windows 11. The operating system has a little-known PC security feature known as the Trusted Platform Module. If you are looking to build your own Windows 11 PC or upgrade one…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

Domain Naming System: Enabling DNS over TLS in Windows 11

Posted on 16/10/202206/03/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Domain Naming System: Enabling DNS over TLS in Windows 11
Domain Naming System: Enabling DNS over TLS in Windows 11

Domain Naming System over TLS, or DoT, is an encrypted DNS protocol. It is seen as a viable alternative to DNS over HTTPS. In this article, we shall discuss “Domain Naming System: Enabling DNS over TLS in Windows 11”. DNS traffic in DoH is simply another HTTPS data stream over port 443. On the other…

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Network | Monitoring, Windows

How to search Group Policy for a specific Setting in Windows 10 and 11

Posted on 30/09/202216/12/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to search Group Policy for a specific Setting in Windows 10 and 11
How to search Group Policy for a specific Setting in Windows 10 and 11

The Group Policy Editor is a tool that IT administrators can use on Windows 10 and 11 to modify advanced (system and app) settings to regulate and restrict the environment for users to adhere to organizational policies. Additionally, more experienced users frequently utilize the tool to modify the desktop environment by activating and removing specific…

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Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: How to prevent Exe files from getting deleted randomly in Windows 10 and 11

Posted on 30/09/202205/04/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: How to prevent Exe files from getting deleted randomly in Windows 10 and 11
Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: How to prevent Exe files from getting deleted randomly in Windows 10 and 11

SmartScreen is a feature in Windows 10 and 11 that helps protect your computer from downloading viruses and harmful websites. SmartScreen is essentially another layer of security on top of Windows Defender, which is implemented on your PC by the Antimalware Service Executable process. Having a security system with many levels helps keep your PC…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

Transfer Windows License from one PC to the other on Windows

Posted on 30/09/202210/09/2025 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Transfer Windows License from one PC to the other on Windows
Transfer Windows License from one PC to the other on Windows

In this article, we will learn how to transfer Windows license from one PC to the other on Windows. While many manufacturers still provide a licensed copy of Windows 10 and 11 with new PCs, this is not the case for systems that are custom-built for a user. You will need a new license for Windows…

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