When your Windows 10 Password is lost or forgotten. It is practically impossible to use the device, neither will you be able to install any application (program) nor Windows Updates, etc. The process of resetting the password is tedious and Microsoft has decided to harden the entire process. In this article, we shall discuss “Sysmon…
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A password, sometimes called a passcode, is secret data, typically a string of characters, usually used to confirm a user’s identity. In this article, we shall discuss how to reset your built-in Local Administrator password in Windows 10. In this article, we shall discuss “Sysmon from SysInternal: What is System Monitor and how to install…
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Event Logs contain lots of useful information. By creating a custom view in Windows Event Viewer you can easily see the specific errors you want to see. In this article, we shall discuss “Sysmon from SysInternal: What is System Monitor and how to install and use it”. Please see Viewing Scheduled Events on AW using…
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In this guide, you will learn how to export and import Scheduled Tasks in Windows using Windows Task Scheduler and PowerShell. Windows Task Scheduler enables Administrators to quickly create and run tasks automatically. Please see how to schedule Windows Defender Antivirus to scan on-demand in Windows, and how to automate Windows Update with PowerShell and Task Scheduler….
In Active Directory (AD), two authentication protocols can be used, which are Kerberos and NTLM. At present, Kerberos is the default authentication protocol in Windows. NTLM is an authentication protocol and was the default protocol used in older versions of windows. In this article, we shall discuss “Active Directory Authentication methods: Kerberos and NTLM”. Please…
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If you intend to use Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSAs) feature. You will have to create a root key for the group key distribution service within Active Directory. One great benefit is that the gMSA password management moves to the Windows operating system. In this article, we will discuss how to create a KDS root key using PowerShell….
Trusted Root Certification Authorities certificate store is configured with a set of public CAs that have met the requirements of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Administrators can configure the default set of trusted CAs and install their own private CA for verifying software. In this article, I will show you how to Import certificates into…
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In the Active Directory (AD) environment, both the user accounts and contact objects are used to manage and organize information about individuals or entities. But they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. See this article on how to create a contact in Active Directory. In this short piece, we shall be discussing the differences…
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Windows Task Scheduler enables you to perform routine tasks in Windows on individual PCs. Task Scheduler does this by monitoring whatever criteria you choose. This is referred to as “triggers” and then executing the tasks when those criteria are met. In this guide, you will learn how to resolve the following error “Failed to create…
Ping is a network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol network. This command is used for troubleshooting the accessibility of devices between two endpoints. In this article, we shall discuss how to resolve request timed out when pinging. Please see Unable to Ping an EC2 Instance, how…
Telnet is a protocol that provides a command-line interface for communicating with a remote device or server. Sometimes employed for remote management but also for initial device setup like network hardware and was developed in 1969. Telnet stands for Teletype Network, but it can also be used as a verb; ‘to telnet’ is to establish…
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The ping command is a very common method for troubleshooting the accessibility of devices between two endpoints. This utility uses a series of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo messages to determine whether a remote host is active or inactive, the round-trip delay in communicating with the host, and packet loss. Please see why can’t I…
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There are times you (as a 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. Please see how to prevent users from shutting down in a Virtual Machine and Handy Command-Prompt…
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