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PING is an essential troubleshooting tool frequently employed by system administrators and helpdesk support to assess connectivity between Windows devices. By default, the PING function, also known as Echo request, is deactivated on both Windows Servers and client computers. This…
In this step-by-step tutorial, I will show how to disable access to USB storage devices using Windows Group Policy (GPO). Why Disable Access To USB Storage Devices? 1/ Prevent Data Lost/Theft Data represents a paramount asset for most organizations, often…
In my previous articles, I discussed installing a program using PSExec and PowerShell remotely. In the present article, I will discuss how to deploy Software using Windows group policy. Group Policies can be a powerful tool for managing users and…
In this article, I will guide you on how to remotely install software using PowerShell, a default tool in Windows. Unlike PSExec, PowerShell is already installed on your computer, making it more accessible to use. This step-by-step guide covers the pre-requisites, how to meet the requirements, and how to write a PowerShell script to remotely install a software package.
In a previous blog post, I discussed a method for allowing standard users to run programs with admin rights. While the solution proposed in that article relied on saved admin credentials, it posed a significant security risk. In this article,…
When you run a program or use your web browser, this one creates temporary files in the “C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Temp” location. But not all programs are good at cleaning those temporary files when they are no longer needed or when the program…
Are you experiencing performance issues with your Windows 10/11 operating system? While some people suggest switching to Linux, I’m here to tell you that you can optimize and fix Windows performance problems. I’ll address common complaints about Windows performance in…
It’s very nagging when you shut down your windows 10 computer, and it gets stuck on the shutting down screen for minutes, or even for hours! There are several reasons why a Windows 10 computer won’t shut down and get…
Chkdsk (Check Disk) utility is one of the most Populaire Windows utilities. Chkdsk is the utility everyone uses to repair bad disk sectors and corrupted system files. ‘’Chkdsk’’ can be run manually from the command line and automatically, by the…
In this article, I will show you three ways to check your bios version, and the release date, without restarting your Windows 10 computer. This will work on any Windows 10 computer, regardless of the computer brand. 1. Using the…