Tag: Windows 10

Merits and demerits of Local System Account and Service Logon Account

31/07/201917/08/2026

Merits and demerits of Local System Account and Service Logon Account

Exploring the merits and demerits of the Local System Account is essential for effective computer system management. This account type has its own strengths and weaknesses, which impact system performance and security. By understanding these pros and cons, administrators can make better choices when setting up their computer systems. For related guides see: Local System…

Windows Server

How to create a bootable USB using Rufus on Windows

30/07/201917/08/2026

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Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pen drives, memory sticks, etc. It can be used for creating USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, UEFI). In this guide, I will show you how to create a bootable USB using Rufus on Windows. Please see…

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Universal, Global, and Domain Local Group Scopes Differences

11/05/201917/08/2026

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Universal, Global, and Domain Local Group Scopes Differences

Active Directory is a Microsoft directory system that you can install on a Windows server. Companies use Active Directory to store objects such as computers, users, and groups in the directory system. In this article, we shall discuss “Universal or Global and Domain Local Group Scopes Differences”, You may also want to visit the following…

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How to use MSINFO32 to view System Information

11/05/201917/08/2026

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In this article, we shall learn How to use MSINFO32 to view System Information. The process called System Information belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System. This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment. You can use to diagnose computer issues. Please see System…

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How to make a desktop shortcut available for all users in Windows 7 and 10

11/05/201917/08/2026

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When programs are installed on Windows, you have the choice to create a desktop shortcut for the individual programs. However, if you don’t create a desktop shortcut at the time that you install the program, you can install the desktop shortcut later, and you can easily create one with the steps shown below. Please see…

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How to convert a GPT disk into an MBR disk error: Windows cannot be installed on drive 0 Partition 1

06/04/201917/08/2026

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Had to convert the GPT disk to MBR when I was unable to install Windows OS on the Disk Partitions available. Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID Partition Table (GPT) disks use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). One advantage of GPT disks is that you can have more than…

Windows

LDAP: What is Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

06/02/201917/08/2026

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LDAP: What is Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

LDAP is a network protocol used to perform queries and changes in a distributed directory service. The protocol from the TCP / IP protocol stack is specified in the RFCs 4510, 4511, and 4532. LDAP itself is not a directory, but a protocol with which one can retrieve information from an LDAP directory. LDAP requires…

Windows

Handy Shutdown commands available in Windows

30/01/201917/08/2026

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There are times you (System Administrator) may want to reboot your PC due to undesired behavior on your PC. During and after the installation of new programs (software and hardware), most times, you may need to restart your device. Kindly refer to these related guides: How to logoff, restart, or shutdown Windows PC or Server…

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How to Fix Err Connection Timed Out DNS Error

20/01/201917/08/2026

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In this article, we shall discuss ‘How to Fix Err Connection Timed Out DNS Error”. To get around this problem, DNS information is shared among many servers. But information for sites visited recently is also cached locally on client computers. Chances are that you use google.com several times a day. Please see Domain Name System…

Windows

Network statistics: How to save netstat command output to a text

19/01/201917/08/2026

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In this article, we shall discuas “Network statistics: How to save netstat command output to a text”. The network statistics (netstat ) command is a networking tool used for troubleshooting and configuration. It can also serve as a monitoring tool for connections over the network. Both incoming and outgoing connections, routing tables, port listening, and usage statistics are…

Web Server, Windows Server

Perform continuous ping on OSes and network Appliances

16/12/201817/08/2026

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In this article, we shall discuss “Perform continuous ping on OSes and network Appliances (macOS, Linux, Windows, Juniper and Cisco devices)”. Ping is referred to as “Packet Internet Groper”. It is used to troubleshoot the accessibility of devices between two endpoints i.e., to ensure data packet is transmitted to its destination successfully. Please see how…

Mac, Windows, Windows Server

Windows 2016 Servers do not show up on the WSUS console

13/12/201817/08/2026

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Windows 2016 Servers do not show up on the WSUS console

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS): WSUS previously known as Software Update Services (SUS), is a computer program and network service developed by Microsoft Corporation that enables administrators to manage the distribution of updates and hotfixes released for Microsoft products to computers in a corporate environment. Please see How to disable unused Cisco Access Ports, Windows…

Windows Server

How to stop Windows from applying updates

13/12/201817/08/2026

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When faced with the situation to prevent Windows from downloading updates when you need to avoid restarting your PC or applying updates because the server is currently in use (in production), you can take specific actions to delay (stop) or pause updates. In tis article, you will learn How to stop Windows from applying updates….

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