Fix for slow “Downloads” folder in Windows 10
In the last couple of weeks I’ve been noticing that clicking the “Downloads” folder in Windows Explorer took a long time to load.
After a bit of research, it turns out Windows 10 tries to guess…
Uninstall all Java versions
I received an inquiry from one of my mid-size (100-200 users) customers today. They’ve been planning on implementing a new online service which requires the latest Java version.
The clients have a large quantity of outdated versions of Java, which needed to be uninstalled before we deployed the newest version.
They are currently running Windows 7 and Windows 8, so somewhat modern operative systems.
Display all saved WiFi Passwords
We’ve all been there, wireless passwords tend get lost.
There are several tools to retrieve the missing information, but I strongly believe that the less stuff you download from the web, the safer you are. So why not use the built in functions instead?
Installing .NET Framework on Windows 8 and 2012
I have been struggling a bit with adding .NET Framework 3.5 on a few systems (and reference image for MDT). The posts on MSDN and TechNet are good, but not always crystal clear.
Here is how I solved the issues we were experiencing…
GPO Templates for Windows 8.1 and 2012 R2
I know many IT folk have been waiting for the updated Administrative Templates for Update 1 to ensure a smooth rollout…
Windows 8 can’t find WSUS updates
A customer of mine recently started deploying Windows 8 in their environment. MDT was set up and the deployment was working fine, but after deployment the Windows 8 machines wouldn’t connect to the WSUS server.
When trying to connect to the WSUS-server through the Control Panel I got an error message.
Breaking into a Windows System
Do you ever get that sinking feeling, when you’ve forgotten the root password to your test lab? Again?
I hate it too! So I decided to figure out a way around it, using a work around…
Create a Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 USB Key
I’ve seen a number of notes and blogs on the Internet on how to create a bootable USB Key to put Windows Server 2012 and/or Windows 8…
Add additional Mailbox in Outlook 2013
Adding an Additional Mailbox in Outlook 2013 is very similar to the process for Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010…
