Mapped network drive resets on restart
I have a problem where my mapped network drive becomes unavailable after a restart, trying various solutions to make it persistent [/persistent:yes when re-mapping via PowerShell, etc.]:net use Z:...
View ArticleHow to disable HDMI port?
Is it possible to disable the HDMI output in Windows, so that, when you connect an HDMI device, the system doesn't react to it?There's usually a second screen connect via HDMI, but I just want it to...
View ArticleService startup issue in windows, how to troubleshoot?
The service is written to start automatically and usually it does so. But at some case service fails to start on machine boot up. What are all the possible cases will this occur.For now, I know I could...
View ArticleWhy does "move" command give an error if there aren't any files
I have a simple move command I would like to run often to move some files if they are present.Move MyDir1\*.foo MyDir2Right now the bat file I have made exits with an error because there often isn't...
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Node command not found after installing nodejs
I simply wanted to upgrade my Node installation from v8 to v10. After installing nodeJs, no node command works from the command line. However, npm commands like "npm install" work. Yet when i do "npm...
View ArticleHow do I paste into the Windows CMD prompt by using only the keyboard?
My current technique is to right-click in the command prompt and then click paste. This bugs me - is there a better way?
View ArticleWin 7 how to access a shared folder with restricted access
I have seen many answers to various flavours of this question but no one gives a clear answer to a clear question. I would ask that any answer not generalize. Thanks!A 3 computer, peer to peer,...
View ArticleHow to enable Replace-as-you-Type on Windows (system-wide)
Windows Gurus,On the Mac OS I have many keyboard shortcuts set up to type strange characters, such as "\pi" types a PI symbol (Ï€), or even emojis. There is a system pref. pane, next to the...
View ArticleCannot install windows alongside linux on NTFS partition - unrecognised type
I am attempting to install Windows 10 Pro from a usb onto a partition that I have formatted to ntfs usingsudo mkfs.ntfs -Q /dev/sda3When I rundf -T, --print-type The output includes:/dev/sda3 fuseblk...
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Windows 7 intermittently drops wired Internet/LAN connection
In a nutshell, my Windows 7 Ultimate PC intermittently drops its Internet connection. Why?Background: My PC is wired to my ADSL modem/router which is directly connected to the phone line. I also have...
View ArticleHow to Solve the Issue between Google Drive sync and Windows Security...
New Windows has a feature called Ransomware Protection in Windows Settings >> Windows Security.I use this feature to protect the folder of Google Drive.However, it doesn't go well. At the first...
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How do I find what program is keeping the taskbar from auto-hiding?
The name says it all. Taskbar is set to auto-hide, taskbar does not auto-hide, obviously, I want it to auto-hide. Some program is keeping it from doing that. Sometimes I find the culprit quickly if the...
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Windows 11 Updates that are Installing are getting access denied error,...
I am managing some windows 11 computers, and we are using a patch manager. The feature updates which are notorious for taking a lot longer than anything else, are constantly failing with the hex that...
View ArticleHow do I Create/Restore NT SERVICE\TrustedInstaller on Windows 10
The computer is running 64 bit Windows 10 Home - but this would probably apply to any fairly recent Windows OS (like from Win 7 on?).A friend asked me for some help - isn't that always the way? They...
View ArticleWin10 How to whitelist Apps for Admin Privileges?
i have a few applications that need admin privileges everytime i run them, and i always give them. Can i somehow whitelist certain applications to run as admin without me clicking "Yes"? I do not want...
View ArticleMinimize windows do not appear on my taskbar
When I minimize my windows like Google chrome, mozilla fire fox, notepad, . they do not appear on my taskbar. Instead they appear on my desktop.How do I resolve this?
View ArticleIs there a way to change multiple file extensions at once on Windows 10?
If I have a bunch of files with one file extension, is there a way to quickly change them to another file extension without having to manually change one file at a time? The Microsoft support page...
View ArticleNew outlook installed, old outlook keeps asking for password
I've got new outlook (mail client) installed on W11 after a lot of resistance to it. Anyway, I changed the password on one of the accounts in new outlook. Now, whenever I login, old outlook asks for...
View ArticleRun as different user and elevate
Within Windows Explorer, I can right click on an executable file and pick 'Run as administrator' which will launch the selected process with elevated privileges or I can shift-right click on the...
View ArticleAny tricks so clipboard history won't be erased with Windows reboot?
I am looking for a way like modifying registry so the clipboard history won't be deleted with reboot. I know pinning is a solution, but I want it to be automatic.Also I am aware of 3rd party apps that...
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