Author: Christian

My name is Christian with the following awards: Microsoft MVP, Veeam Legend, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion and previously a VUG Africa Leader. I am the Founder and Editor of TechDirectArchive. My blog posts cover instruction guides, how-to, troubleshooting tips, and tricks on Windows, Linux, Mac, Databases, hardware, Cloud, Network Devices, and Information security.

Missing Windows Defender? Install and manage Microsoft Defender via Windows Security on Windows Server

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Missing Windows Defender? Install and manage Microsoft Defender via Windows Security on Windows Server

Microsoft Defender Antivirus protects your device from viruses, malware, and potentially unwanted applications. By default, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is installed and functional on Windows Server. This article will discuss how to fix “Missing Windows Defender: Install and manage Microsoft Defender via Windows Security on Windows Server”. You can use PowerShell, Group Policy, or other methods…

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Windows Server

Set Microsoft Defender Antivirus to Passive or Active Mode

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Set Microsoft Defender Antivirus to Passive or Active Mode

Windows comes preinstalled with Microsft Defender Antivirus on their major operating system. This keeps the server secure from well-known attacks. Please learn how to Set Microsoft Defender Antivirus to Passive or Active Mode. Please see how to Connect to a FileZilla Server: How to install and configure a FileZilla Server on Windows, and how to Remove…

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

Various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM

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Various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM

VMware Workstation is the industry standard desktop hypervisor for running virtual machines on Linux or Windows PCs. It has multiple licensing options depending on your use case. In this article, you will learn the various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM. Please see how to Copy Deployment Share between Servers without…

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Virtualization

Prevent Local Administrators from managing BitLocker with the manage-bde command

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Prevent Local Administrators from managing BitLocker with the manage-bde command

BitLocker is the Windows encryption technology that protects your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your drive and requiring one or more factors of authentication before it will unlock it. In this blog post, we shall discuss how to Prevent Local Admins from managing BitLocker with manage-bde command. Please see how to correctly disable BitLocker on…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to Set up an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Account

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How to Set up an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Account

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is Amazon’s comprehensive cloud computing platform, providing many computing resources, storage options, and networking capabilities over the internet. In this article, we will show you how to set up an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Account and learn a little about the Trusted Advisor. Please see how to Check and Reset Network…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Hide Windows Updates: How to Hide or Fix HP Printer Windows Updates Error 0x800f020b

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Hide Windows Updates: How to Hide or Fix HP Printer Windows Updates Error 0x800f020b

As a Windows user, you must have encountered update errors over the years. While some of these errors resolve themselves after a while of troubleshooting, others can be more challenging to fix and may require serious troubleshooting. In this guide, we will discuss How to Hide or Fix HP Printer Updates Windows Error 0x800f020b. Please…

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Windows

How to upgrade Veeam ONE to v12.1

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How to upgrade Veeam ONE to v12.1

Veeam ONE v12.1, the monitoring and analytics engine of Veeam Data Platform, delivers proactive management with real-time visibility to ensure confidence in your ability to monitor and maintain your best line of defence. In this blog post, you will learn how to upgrade Veeam ONE to v12.1. Please see Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as…

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Backup

How to fix Client Certificate Mapping Authentication error

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How to fix Client Certificate Mapping Authentication error

The client certificate mapping Authentication uses a client certificate to authenticate users. In this article, I will show you how to fix the Client Certificate Mapping Authentication error when upgrading to Veeam ONE v12.1. Please see Map a Network Drive: How to mount a Network Drive, How to create a Mapped Drive via GPO Preferences,…

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Backup, Windows Server

Error 0x80073701: The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed

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Error 0x80073701: The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed

In this article, I will show you the steps to fix “Error 0x80073701: The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed. Reference assembly could not be round on Windows Server”. Please see how to fix the request to add or remove features on the specified server failed, Check .NET Framework version…

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Windows Server

Fix Keep personal files and apps option greyed out during Upgrade

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Fix Keep personal files and apps option greyed out during Upgrade

The option to “Keep personal files and apps” during a Windows upgrade or reinstall means that the Server not permitting the user to retain their files and apps while transitioning to a new version of Windows. Therefore, I will show you the steps to fix Keep personal files and apps option greyed out” on Windows….

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Windows Server

How to fix Windows update Install error 0x800700b7

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How to fix Windows update Install error 0x800700b7

The error code 0x800700b7 in Windows Update means that there is an issue with the installation process. This means, there is an interruption in the update installation, preventing it from completing successfully. In this article, I will be showing you how to fix Windows update Install error 0x800700b7. Please see Fix Windows cannot check for…

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Windows

Fix Windows 10 Setup 1809 build 10.0.17763.1 is not supported Error

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Fix Windows 10 Setup 1809 build 10.0.17763.1 is not supported Error

The error “Windows 10 Setup 1809 build 10.0.17763.1 is not supported” occurs when the version of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 you are re-installing or upgrading is not compatible with the current installation media or the specific upgrade path you are attempting. Therefore, we will show you the steps to resolve this issue. Please…

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Windows Server

Error 0x800f0823: Wizard.hta Screen stuck during WDS Deployment

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Error 0x800f0823: Wizard.hta Screen stuck during WDS Deployment

Windows Deployment Services (WDS) enables you to deploy Windows operating systems over the network, so you do not have to install the operating system directly from a CD or DVD. This article will discuss how to fix “Wizard.hta Screen stuck during WDS Deployment”. please see MDT deployment failed and Stuck at Command Prompt: Windows installation…

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Windows Server