Microsoft Collecting More Data of Windows 10 Users than Initially Thought After several controversial data mining and privacy invasion features within Microsoft’s newest operating system, Microsoft continued convincing its users that Windows 10 is not spying on anyone and that the company is not collecting more data than it needs. In addition, Microsoft also updatedContinue reading “Microsoft Collecting More Data of Windows 10 Users than Initially Thought”
Category Archives: Microsoft
Get the Start Menu back
If like me you have ignored the cries of frustration from others about how Windows 8 or 8.1 have stolen the Start Menu then fear not as there are several solutions kindly provided by great people. Below are a couple of links that are by no means exhaustive but will give you an idea ofContinue reading “Get the Start Menu back”
Run as command
The “Run as command” is incredibly useful and can save you logging in as a different user. Open cmd.exe and type the following runas /user:<localmachinename>\administrator cmd or if on a domain runas /user:<DomainName>\<AdministratorAccountName> cmd cmd is not required, it can be exchanged for your desired program.
Skypes little known in chat commands
If found myself needing to give admin rights to everyone in my skype chat group but couldn’t find anything to support it in the GUI, then I descovered the Skype commands buried in their website. Below are some key entries, all of which are entered in the chat bar; /kick [Skype Name] – removes theContinue reading “Skypes little known in chat commands”
Small Business Server 2011 – Installing
Insert the CD and power on the server, ensuring that it is set to boot from CD/DVD. Allow the software to run and continue until you are presented with an “Install Windows” dialogue box, select your language settings (in my case English UK) and ensure it is correct for your keyboard before clicking Next. Another screenContinue reading “Small Business Server 2011 – Installing”
Taskbar missing
In the event that the taskbar appears to have disappeared, the following should resolve the issue; Run cmd.exe, its located at C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe Type Start wmic (i sadly can’t seem to find wmic location, thats why i do it like this, but its the only command prompt capable of fixing this problem) In Wmic, type thisContinue reading “Taskbar missing”
WDS
Windows Deployment Services
Installing Server 2012
Insert the installation media and boot the device, ensuring the device is set to boot from the appropriate drive. Select the appropriate install language and then the time/currency format, the keyboard should then auto set but can be changed if needed. Click Next . Click Install Now. Select which version of Server 2012 you wishContinue reading “Installing Server 2012”
Configuring WDS
Once the Server 2012 has been built and had its name and IP address set, I am also making the assumption that your network has a DHCP and DNS Server, you can begin the process of installing WDS. In the Server Manager console, select Manage and Add Roles and Features . Click Next Select theContinue reading “Configuring WDS”
Configuring Server 2012
Once Server 2012 has been Installed there are several further configuration aspects. First off, the Server needs to be named and should be set appropriately eg; DC, WDS, EXCH etc. On login, the Server Manager screen appears, select Local Server and then click the blue computer name, this can then be changed to the desiredContinue reading “Configuring Server 2012”
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