Does the presence of a large `found.000` folder on a Windows machine would...
I found a large folder named found.000, I know this is linked to data corruption and bad-sectors but what it means is unclear to me.Should I change my SSD? Are the bad sectors not used anymore? If I...
View ArticleOutlook can't connect to exchange, but via vpn it works
hello i have some trouble with my outlook.It cant connect to our exchange server, but when i activate vpn it works. All the other users doesn't have this problem.could you help me please?
View Articlehow do I reimage a Surface Go Tablet while retaining it's original windows key?
I work for a small company where I'm a software developer and we distribute our software on Surface Go tablets. I'm the only 'IT' guy here and the surface Go tablets that we buy already have a licensed...
View ArticleReflect modified `hostname` in WAZUH - Security monitoring solution
After installing wazuh-agent service in a Ubuntu box( or in Windows ). if hostname is changed then, which is the best way to correct the wazuh-agent configuration to reflect the new hostname in...
View ArticleWindows Terminal, Command Prompt, and PowerShell cannot change directory to...
I'm on Windows 10.I have this problem where I'm unable to start the terminal (which I set up to start with Powershell), or changing directory to this...
View ArticleHow to Block Browser for a Specific User Using Group Policy and AppLocker?
Trying to prevent a specific user from using a browser, I decided to test by blocking Google Chrome, later I intend to do this for other browsers.As an administrator, in the Windows Group Policy...
View ArticleWhy is my Windows laptop not querying local DNS server?
I have a local PowerDNS server on a Linux box. I can access it fine on my Windows laptop under Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). dig @main probitas returns the expected address. ping probitas and lynx...
View ArticleHow can I override the win 11 default simplified task manager view by editing...
I'm writing a tool to fix various windows annoyances, but I'm having trouble with the Windows Task Manager.One of the first things I do on a new machine is to expand the task manager so it looks like...
View ArticleHow can I run NET USE if the password starts with a slash?
I'm trying to run the Windows net.exe program to connect to a computer (escaping double quotes on the passwords):NET USE \\computer /USER:domain\user "%password:"=""%"But I notice this isn't working...
View ArticleHosted Network Not Supported
Back when I had Windows 8, I would run Hosted Networks from my computer all the time using the netsh wlan start hostednetwork code in the command line terminal. However, since I have updated to Windows...
View ArticleWindows 10: Sleep mode don't work, the computer restart itself
Sleep mode is a low-power state designed to provide very fast resuming of a computer's operation, with minimal power consumption.But when I click on Windows > Power > Sleep, my computer normaly...
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Remove "AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition" from Windows Explorer context menu
When I right click inside a folder in Windows Explorer, there is an option called "AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition":(This option only appears when I right click on an empty space inside the folder I'm...
View ArticleCannot set ILMerge path to console
I install ILMerge.exe; path is C:\Program Files\Microsoft\ILMerge\ILMerge.exe.I want to set the command to the Path so I can type ilmerge anywhere to use the application.I googled and tried all the...
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What is a WQL query to get all devices connected to a specific hub?
What is the WMI / WQL Query syntax to get all devices connected to a specific USB Hub?I can open up a PS terminal and enumerate all USB Hub Devices, as such: gwmi Win32_UsbHub | fl *The output will...
View ArticleWhy is my dynamic drive so slow?
I use an old PC as a backup file server, and recently installed additional drives to try to extend its life. (I freely admit, I'm a cheap bastard, and fully realize that this is not a normal way to...
View ArticleExcel Sortby formula on alpha numerics e.g. A1 to A100 to return 4 rows of...
I have used this formula to sort the column A1 to A100 so that A=SORTBY(A1:A206,COLUMN(INDIRECT(A1:A206)),1,ROW(INDIRECT(A1:A206)),1)thanks to one of your posts: Advanced sorting of alphanumeric...
View ArticleTransferring files from a wacom tablet to a windows pc through bluetooth
So I have a discontinued wacom tablet that uses a mobile app to function. It is a paper to digital tablet and I would like to use it for my note taking needs in uni. I already have a latex-ish system...
View ArticleForce a rebuild of the start menu program index/database in Windows 10
With Windows 10 Microsoft migrated to a database-ish solution for indexing programs in search and the start menu, rather than just using a /startmenu/ directory. AFAIK the exact implementation is still...
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Task manager shows ridiculously wrong memory consumed by processes
After one of windows updates Task Manager in Windows 11 shows memory consumed by processes in its Details tab as single kilobytes which is obviously wrong. Look at the screenshot, it shows Visual...
View ArticleHow to launch a command on network connection/disconnection?
I have a wifi connection that requires to authenticate using a web form once the wireless link is established.I know how to automate the authentication with a script that uses curl/curlIE.But how can I...
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