Topic: Windows server 2016
63 articles
- Configuration
How to add and change languages in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Add a language to Windows 10 and Windows 11, then choose the system display language, with a demonstration video.
1 min read
- Configuration
Services and the services console on Windows
A video presenting services and the Windows services console (start-up mode, service properties and user services)
1 min read
- PowerShell
PowerShell - Hyper-V - Managing virtual machine configuration versions
How to update the configuration version of a virtual machine so that it can use the new features available on your new Hyper-V
2 min read
- Maintenance
The difference between updates and upgrades
A video to explain the terms upgrade, update, quality update and functionality update
1 min read
- Configuration
The difference between a printer and a printing device
A video explaining the difference between a printer and a printing device in Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server.
1 min read
- Maintenance
Windows - How to run a memory test to detect faulty RAM
Run the Windows built-in memory diagnostic to check whether faulty RAM is causing blue screen crashes, shown in a video.
1 min read
- Security
How to delete personal metadata from Windows files
How to view and delete personal metadata contained in Windows files
1 min read
- Hyper-V
Hyper-V - Single and extended session modes
A new video to introduce single and extended session modes in Hyper-V
1 min read
- Tips
How to customise the Send To menu in Windows Explorer
Customise the Send To menu in Windows Explorer
1 min read
- Tips
Launch software on login with a simple shortcut
Run a program at sign-in from a shortcut in the startup folders, and remove the startup delay in the registry with PowerShell.
2 min read
- Tips
How to add and manage shortcuts in the Start menu in Windows 10 and 11
Add and manage shortcuts in the Start menu in Windows 10 and 11
1 min read
- Tips
How to add shortcuts on the desktop of different users under Windows 10 and 11
Paths of the common desktop, the current user's desktop and the Default profile to add a shortcut on the desktop of different users.
1 min read
- Tips
How to create shortcuts in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Having looked at shortcuts and their parameters, here are some different ways of creating shortcuts
1 min read
- Tips
Windows - ms-settings shortcuts in the Settings menu
The arrival of Windows 10 and its new Settings menu brings us the ability to use ms-settings shortcuts that allow us to directly access specific locations in Settings
1 min read
- Configuration
Windows Defender attack surface reduction and exploit protection features
Enable, disable and check Attack Surface Reduction rules with PowerShell in Windows Defender, with the list of rule GUIDs.
1 min read
- Configuration
The hidden Network Protection feature in Windows Defender
Enable, disable and check the Network Protection feature of Windows Defender with PowerShell, and test it on the SmartScreen test site.
1 min read
- PowerShell
PowerShell - Introduction to the Windows As Built Report module
Windows As Built Report is a PowerShell module that generates a report on a Windows server - System information (Drivers, network, updates, roles and functions, applications, etc.) - DNS - DHCP - IIS
2 min read
- PowerShell
Several ways to rename a computer in Windows
A video showing how to rename a computer in Windows
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- Tips
How to display information about your Windows system and use bginfo
In this video, I'll show you several ways of displaying information about your Windows system and also use bginfo to have some of this information at your fingertips
1 min read
- Tips
Improve Windows search by setting search indexing parameters
Search indexing speeds up Windows searches and includes the content of certain files in the search
1 min read
- Security
How to protect yourself from ransomware with controlled folder access from Windows Defender
Windows Defender offers a feature that reduces the impact of ransomware on your computer by providing controlled access to folders
1 min read
- Maintenance
Fix an Active Directory sign-on approval relationship error
How to fix a sign-on approval relationship error in Active Directory
2 min read
- Tips
Convert a USB flash drive from FAT32 to NTFS without data loss
Although it is becoming increasingly rare, it is possible to have USB flash drives that use the old FAT32 file system. It is possible to convert from FAT32 to the NTFS file system (the one used by Windows) without any loss of data
1 min read
- Tips
How to create a multiboot USB key with the Ventoy tool
It's useful to have a multiboot USB stick containing operating system images or troubleshooting tools that you can boot from if you need to
1 min read
- Maintenance
How to clean the Windows Installer folder
The c:\Windows\Installer folder contains installation files (in Microsoft Installer, MSI, format) for software installed on your machine
1 min read
- Tips
Automatically launch an application as administrator under Windows
A video showing how to launch an application automatically as an administrator in Windows
1 min read
- Maintenance
5 ways to achieve Windows recovery (WinRe) on Windows 10 and 11
Five different methods to reach the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRe) troubleshooting tool on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
1 min read
- Tips
Managing your storage space in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Windows 10, Windows 11 and also the Windows Server 2022, 2019 and 2016 versions have features in Settings that give you a better view of how your disk space is being used and help you to tidy things up
1 min read
- Configuration
Mastering the Windows Device Manager
A new video showing the Device Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11
1 min read
- Configuration
Windows Device Manager
A video to help you use Windows Device Manager
1 min read
- Configuration
A better understanding of driver and device management in Windows
A video to understand how Windows manages drivers and devices, for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server editions.
1 min read
- Installation
How to install Active Directory via the graphical interface
First of four articles showcasing different methods for installing Active Directory
1 min read
- Maintenance
Available/used memory VS Committed memory
Memory used or, conversely, memory available is a value to be taken into account when analysing memory problems, but the value of committed memory is also important. Video explanation.
1 min read
- Maintenance
Windows Resource Monitor - Detailed use
The Resource Monitor is a tool for displaying information, in real time and in greater detail than the Task Manager, about the use of hardware resources by processes
1 min read
- Tips
Make better use of your keyboard for greater efficiency
An article on how to make better use of your keyboard to improve your efficiency
4 min read
- Tips
Managing the Windows credentials vault
The Windows log-in vault allows you to save log-ins and passwords. It can be used voluntarily (or involuntarily) by ticking a memorise credentials box when connecting to shares or when connecting to a remote desktop, for example
1 min read
- Configuration
Windows - Is disabling services a good idea or not?
Is disabling Windows Services a good idea or not? Here's a video presenting my opinion on the subject, and some advice to help you with this task
1 min read
- Maintenance
Task Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11
A series of two videos about the Task Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11, meant to be watched one after the other.
1 min read
- Maintenance
How to clean and repair the Windows Component Store
The C:\Windows\WinSxS (Windows Side by Side) component store is used by Windows Update to install new components, to activate or deactivate roles or functions...
2 min read
- Tips
How do I change the location of folders such as my documents, images and music?
How can I change the location of folders such as my documents, images or music under Windows? This can make it possible to move this data to another volume to reclaim space on the C: volume
1 min read
- Tips
Backing up and restoring drivers quickly under Windows
You can back up and restore your drivers on Windows without third-party software (the method used works from Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016)
1 min read
- Security
How to disable NetBIOS on Windows
There are two ways to disable the old NetBIOS network protocol on Windows, via DHCP or manually (graphically or from the command line)
1 min read
- Tips
How to define several fixed IPs on a network interface in Windows
It is possible to define several fixed IPs on a network interface in Windows
1 min read
- Configuration
Windows - Set the priority for using network cards
If the network card used by Windows is not the one that suits you (for example, the Wi-Fi network card rather than your wired network card, when both are connected to the same network), you can set the priority for using the network cards
1 min read
- Maintenance
The check disk and its new features since Windows 8
The check disk (chkdsk) is used to check and correct errors on the file system
2 min read
- Security
Managing NTFS file system and share security rights
Two videos on managing security rights for the NTFS file system and shares
1 min read
- PowerShell
Viewing other types of file containing simple text in Windows
It is possible to view other types of file containing simple text, such as .ps1, .psm1, .psd1, .twig, .gcode... in Windows File Explorer
1 min read
- Configuration
How to join an Active Directory domain using the netdom command
Join an Active Directory domain with the netdom command
1 min read
- Configuration
How to join an Active Directory domain with djoin (offline)
Joining an Active Directory domain with djoin (offline), so without the workstation having access to a domain controller
1 min read
- Configuration
How to join an Active Directory domain using PowerShell
Delegate to a group the right to join computers to an OU, then join a computer to the Active Directory domain with Add-Computer.
3 min read
- Configuration
How to join an Active Directory domain using the Settings Menu
Join an Active Directory domain with the Settings Menu
1 min read
- Maintenance
Best practices for joining the domain - Delegation and pre-staging
Best practices for domain joins - Delegation and pre-staging
2 min read
- Tips
Increase the period during which you can revert to a previous version of Windows
By default, it is possible to revert (downgrade) to a previous version of Windows within 10 days of installing the new version. Once this period has elapsed, it is no longer possible to go back, but it is possible to increase this period (to a maximum of 60 days) and give yourself more time to validate that the new Windows is working properly
1 min read
- Active Directory
How to join an Active Directory domain using System Properties
How to join an Active Directory domain via System Properties
1 min read
- Installation
How to test Windows without virtualization
It is possible from Windows 8 to easily test a Windows without virtualization and without impacting your Windows by using the technique of multiboot on virtual hard disk
2 min read
- Maintenance
Better organise your workspace with virtual desktops
Virtual desktops allow you to organize multiple Windows desktops, "theme" desktops according to your needs
1 min read
- Installation
How to install Active Directory with PowerShell DSC
How to install Active Directory and create a domain with PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration)
3 min read
- Installation
How to install Active Directory using PowerShell
This is the third of four articles presenting different methods of installing Active Directory
1 min read
- Installation
How to install Active Directory using the dcpromo command
Second of four articles presenting different methods for installing Active Directory
2 min read
- Tips
How to use the Problem Step Recorder - PSR
The Problem Steps Recorder captures actions performed and saves them to a file
2 min read
- Maintenance
View the history of Windows problems and activities with the Reliability Monitor
The Reliability Monitor graphically displays the history of activities and problems that have occurred on Windows
1 min read
- Maintenance
How to check and repair system files with SFC on Windows
The SFC (System File Checker) tool is a system file checker. It works on the command line and checks the integrity of system files
1 min read
- Tips
How to organise your Windows better in Windows 7, 10 and 11
Window docking gives you the ability to place your application windows in specific areas of the screen, according to zone patterns predefined by Windows
2 min read
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