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Encryption is a powerful tool for protecting data on your Windows devices. However, there are times when you might need to disable it. Let’s walk through the process of disabling device encryption in Windows 10/11 and understand the difference between Device Encryption and BitLocker Drive Encryption. Kindly see, How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows and how…
BitLocker is a Windows security feature that provides encryption for entire volumes. It addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices. In this article, we shall discuss the following topic “understanding BitLocker Windows Update Shutdown or Reboot option behavior”. This is important for maintaining system security and functionality….
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Copy and paste between your Windows or MacOS and Hyper-V Server or VMs running do not work correctly. In order to be able to use the copy and paste feature between your device and Hyper-V, this needs to be configured in advance. Therefore, we will discuss how to perform Copy and Paste between your device…
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Managing workstations without domain administrator rights is not only possible but also enhances security by minimizing high-level access to Active Directory (AD). In this guide, we’ll walk through creating a dedicated AD group for workstation management and assigning it the necessary privileges using Group Policy. Please read Delete or Rename and Create a Protected Organisation…
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Trellix ePO is a product that helps simplify and extend endpoint security management with native controls, threat intelligence and third-party integrations. In this article, we shall discuss Why you should not Upgrade Windows on an ePO Server. Please see ePO Server Settings: Trellix ePO AD integration and ENS Agents Installation, and how to Disable SQL…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory. Kindly see, How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows and how to Force BitLocker Recovery mode: How to unlock BitLocker Protected Drive. Maintaining the security of BitLocker-encrypted drives is crucial. Situations may arise where users forget their PINs or…
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Hyper-V is Microsoft’s hardware virtualization solution that enables one to create and run a software version of a computers referred to as virtual machines (VMs). Each VM acts like a separate PC, running its own operating system and programs. In this article, we may get an error “Could not connect to the virtual machine try to connect…
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Windows Deployment Services (WDS) facilitates the deployment of Windows operating systems over the network. Thereby, eliminating the need to install each operating system directly from a USB, or DVD. This network-based installation of Windows operating systems reduces complexity and cost compared to manual installations. In this article, we shall discuss “Install Windows Deployment Services on…
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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) centralises the management and distribution of Windows updates. Instead of relying on GPO or individual computers to fetch updates from the internet, administrators can control and distribute updates within the network using WSUS. In this article, we shall discuss how to install WSUS on Windows Server 2022. Please see how…
The DHCP Server service automates the configuration of TCP/IP on DHCP clients, providing essential information to computers when connecting to an IP network. In this Comprehensive Guide to Install DHCP Server on Windows Server 2022, we will discuss the post configuration as well as configuring the DHCP Scope. Please see how to create and delete…
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Microsoft integrates Configuration Manager into the Intune family of products, offering an integrated solution for managing all devices. This integration simplifies licensing and eliminates the need for complex migrations. Users can continue leveraging their existing Configuration Manager investments while tapping into the capabilities of the Microsoft cloud at their own pace. This is a comprehensive…
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The WSUS installation from Server Manager fails with a fatal error stating, “The schema version of the database is from a newer version of WSUS than currently installed.” This error requires either patching the WSUS server to at least that version or dropping the database. Windows update indicates that the system is up to date….
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In this article, we shall discuss the steps to “Fix the request to add or remove features failed 0x00400d”. The error code “0x00400d” shows that there was an issue adding or removing features during an installation or upgrade on Windows Server. Please see How to install DHCP role on Windows Server 2019, Azure CI/CD: Configuring…
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