During a clean installation of Windows 10 on a laptop from the USB flash drive install media, I came across a strange error. When selecting the partition on which to…
Windows Server 2019
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2019
Invoke-WebRequest: Perform HTTP Requests, Download Files, Parse Web with PowerShell
January 18, 2023The Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet can be used to request HTTP/HTTPS/FTP resources directly from the PowerShell console. You can use this command to send HTTP requests (GET and POST), download files from…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2019
Configuring Port Forwarding in Windows
April 19, 2023You can configure network port forwarding in all Windows versions without using third-party tools. Using a port forwarding rule, you can redirect an incoming TCP connection (IPv4 or IPv6) from…
- Group PoliciesPowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2019
Running PowerShell Startup (Logon) Scripts Using GPO
February 27, 2023Windows Group Policy allows you to run various script files at a computer startup/shutdown or during user logon/logoff. You can use GPOs not only to run classic batch logon scripts…
- Active DirectoryWindows 10Windows Server 2019
Find Domain Controller (Logon Server) You Authenticated to
November 10, 2022Sometimes you may want to find out which domain controller your computer is authenticated to (your Logon Server). This can come in handy when there are issues applying Group Policies…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022
Using PowerShell Behind a Proxy Server
May 10, 2023If your computer is on a corporate network behind a proxy server, by default you won’t be able to access external web resources from your PowerShell CLI. For example, you…
- Active DirectoryPowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2019
Checking Windows Activation Status on Active Directory Computers
May 10, 2023In this article, we’ll show how to make sure your Windows copy is activated on the computer and check the Windows activation status from all computers in your Active Directory…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022
Configuring Multiple VLAN Interfaces on Windows
June 24, 2022In this article, we’ll show how to configure a tagged VLAN interface on Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2019 (2022/2016/2012R2). The VLAN (Virtual LAN) specification is described in the IEEE…
- Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesPowerShellWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
How to Disable or Enable USB Drives in Windows using Group Policy
June 8, 2023When you connect a new USB device to your computer, Windows automatically detects the device and installs the appropriate driver. As a result, the user can use the connected USB…
- Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
Adding Domain Users to the Local Administrators Group in Windows
May 10, 2023In order to grant local administrator permissions on domain computers to technical support personnel, the HelpDesk team, certain users, and other privileged accounts, you must add the necessary Active Directory…