Tag: Group Policy Objects

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack [MDOP] at a glance

27/04/202017/09/2023

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack [MDOP] at a glance

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a suite (portfolio) of technologies available to Software Assurance customers through an additional subscription. The following components are included in the MDOP suite: Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V), Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM), Microsoft Diagnostics & Recovery Toolset (DaRT), and Microsoft BitLocker Administration and…

Windows

NT LAN Manager: How to prevent NTLM credentials from being sent to remote servers

01/04/202015/10/2023

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NT LAN Manager: How to prevent NTLM credentials from being sent to remote servers

Due to the recent vulnerability discovered in Zoom as reviewed by security experts on the 1st of April 2020. It allows attackers to steal Windows credentials via UNC Links. In 2019, the security provider “Preempt” discovered a vulnerability in NTLM which allows remote execution of malicious code on any Windows machine to authenticate to any…

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How to disable power plan in Windows via GPO and Windows Settings

30/03/202018/09/2023

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If you ever find your Windows 10 devices dimming their screen and this act irritates you, I will be describing various ways to prevent Windows from going into standby/sleep after a certain period of inactivity. The Energy Saver Mode feature mainly saves energy when the user is away. Power plans can help you save energy,…

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What is GPO and how can it be launched in Windows

16/03/202008/09/2025

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What is GPO and how can it be launched in Windows

This is a hidden control panel that lets you set computer-level or user-level settings. If you’re a Systems Administrator, you can set group policies at your domain level, and then push them out to the clients on your network. In this article, you will learn “What is GPO and how can it be launched in…

Windows Server

What are the differences between an ADM and ADMX file

08/03/202025/09/2024

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What are the differences between an ADM and ADMX file

Here is a brief description of ADM and ADMX. First, let’s describe what an ADM and ADMX file is. An “ADM file” was used with Group Policy before Windows Server 2008 was released. The ADM file stores all the settings found under Administrative Templates. Whenever you create a new Group Policy, it saves the settings…

Windows Server

Edge GPO settings: All Group Policies available to configure Microsoft Edge Settings

08/03/202013/09/2023

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Edge GPO settings: All Group Policies available to configure Microsoft Edge Settings

Microsoft Edge is the best browser for shopping Microsoft Edge is the only browser with built-in tools to help you save time and money when shopping online. On Windows 10, Microsoft currently has its new default web-browser as Microsoft Edge In this article, I will be discussing how to centrally administer Microsoft Edge GPO settings in the enterprise…

Windows Server

All about Group Policies: Group Policy GPUpdate Commands

26/02/202001/07/2025

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Group Policy is a feature of Windows that facilitates a wide variety of advanced settings that network administrators can use to control the working environment of users and computer accounts in Active Directory. In this article, I will discuss “All about Group Policies: Group Policy GPUpdate Commands: GPUpdate, GPUpdate/force, LogOff, Boot, Wait, and Sync”. These steps…

Windows Server

How to disable Lock Screen on Windows 10

08/02/202028/04/2023

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A lock screen is an interface used by various operating systems to grant immediate access to a device by requiring the user to perform a certain action in order to receive access. Such as entering a password, using a certain button combination, or performing a certain gesture using a device’s touchscreen. Some devices may not…

Windows

Install RSAT on Windows via Windows features

12/01/202015/10/2024

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Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) offers a unique tool that allows you to manage many aspects of Microsoft Server technologies remotely (from your Personal computer). In this article, we shall show you how to install RSAT on Windows via Windows features. To install the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on Windows Server 2016. Also, see…

Windows

Unable to update the password value provided for the new password and Password Policy

05/11/201925/09/2023

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Unable to update the password value provided for the new password and Password Policy

This issue was simulated in my lab by expiring the Administrator password in order to give a detailed explanation of the root cause and suggest remediations (ways to fix). The error here can happen to anyone, especially when the password is repeated, does not meet the length, complexity, or history requirements as stated below. For…

Windows Server