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Why is my Windows 10 Computer so Slow?

While there are dozens of reasons your computer can be slowing down, here are some of our favorite initial checks: Check Disk Space Empty Recycle Bin Empty C:\Windows\Temp Empty C:\Windows\Software Distribution\Downloads Command Prompt (as Admin) DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess sfc /scannow Disable non-essential Services Disable 'Superfetch' service Disable all [...]

By AdmAny9348|2020-01-19T20:24:35+00:00November 23rd, 2018|Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 10|Comments Off

Windows 10: Disable Ads
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Windows 10: Disable Ads

Windows 10: Disable Ads

How do I disable Ads in Windows 10? Can you disable the Ads in the Windows 10 Start Menu? How To: Start, settings, personalization, Start, Occasionally show suggestions in Start: OFF Start, settings, personalization, Lock screen: - Background: anything BUT Windows Spotlight. - Get fun facts, tips and more... : Uncheck Start Menu, right click the [...]

By AdmAny9348|2017-12-01T23:47:24+00:00March 17th, 2017|Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 10|Comments Off

Disable Windows Defender

How do I disable Windows Defender? Every time I turn it off, it comes back on by itself. You can disable Windows Defender either by using Group Policy or the Windows Registry. Group Policy gpedit.msc Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender On the right: Turn off Windows Defender Select Enabled Windows [...]

By AdmAny9348|2016-11-17T23:00:43+00:00November 17th, 2016|Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, Windows|Comments Off

Windows Update stuck at “Checking for updates”

Troubleshooting Windows Updates can be a frustrating issue many times. The steps outlined in this article http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/windows-update-stuck-at-checking-for-updates/b79ecc03-5534-42fb-8847-43d2c8d98b94?linkId=16543816&Ocid=1.+Owned+NA+(Reactive)_Social_TWITTER_WindowsSupport_20150825_227327310&auth=1) (PDF: Windows Update stuck at %22Checking for updates%22 - Microsoft Community) have helped us quite a bit from time to time. Notes: net stop wuauserv cd %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution ren Download Download.old net start wuauserv Windows Clean Boot

By AdmAny9348|2016-08-02T14:06:16+00:00August 2nd, 2016|Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, Windows|Comments Off

Windows Clean Boot

Many times you will want to boot Microsoft Windows in a 'clean mode' where no additional drivers are loaded, etc... Of course, there is also Safe Mode for this, but Safe Mode is a bit more severe, and sometimes, you just need a cleaner/simpler boot, and not necessarily full on safe mode. See attached PDF, [...]

By AdmAny9348|2016-08-02T13:27:55+00:00August 2nd, 2016|Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, Windows|Comments Off

Command line access to Serial Number and Model Info

Is there a way to access the Serial Number or Model Number of a PC from the command line? Is there a way to access the Serial Number or Model Number of a PC remotely? Yes - via the WMIC command. Yes - by remote controlling the PC, and using the WMIC command at [...]

By AdmAny9348|2016-01-16T23:54:11+00:00January 14th, 2016|Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, MS-DOS / Batch, Windows|Comments Off

Windows password policy settings

========= QUESTION --------- While not part of a Windows Domain, can we enforce complex password requirements on individual user machines? ========= ANSWER --------- Yes - simply use the Local Security Policy tool on the individual Windows machine. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-password-policy-settings#1TC=windows-7 ========= EXAMPLES --------- ========= APPLIES TO / KEY WORDS --------- Complex Password High Security [...]

By AdmAny9348|2014-11-09T11:22:45+00:00November 9th, 2014|Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, Windows|Comments Off

Windows XP browse Windows 7 shares

========= QUESTION --------- I cannot get my Windows XP machine to successfully browse file shares I have setup on my Windows 7 machine? ========= ANSWER --------- Win 7 | Control Panel | Network & Sharing | Advanced Sharing Settings: - Enable file sharing for devices that use 40- or 56-bit encryption Win 7 | [...]

By AdmAny9348|2017-12-01T23:47:25+00:00July 7th, 2014|7, Computers, Documentation, Microsoft, Windows, Windows Explorer, XP|Comments Off

Internet Connected, but Browser Not Working

========= QUESTION --------- I am on the Internet. I can Ping web page addresses, I can connect via remote desktop, etc... But none of my browsers work? ========= ANSWER --------- This is most likely due to malware of some other setting change. Try some of the options in the EXAMPLES section and see if [...]

By AdmAny9348|2017-12-01T23:47:25+00:00June 10th, 2014|Computers, Documentation, Domains / DNS, Internet/Web, Windows|Comments Off

FTP: Pass user and pass in url to Windows Explorer

========= QUESTION --------- I want to provide our users a quick url to access our FTP site without them having to type in their username and password. Is this possible? ========= ANSWER ---------Yes - simply have them type the following into the address bar of Windows Explorer: ftp://USER:PASS@FTPHOST To provide a shortcut file on [...]

By AdmAny9348|2014-03-16T09:35:58+00:00March 16th, 2014|Computers, Documentation, FTP, Internet/Web, Microsoft, Windows Explorer|Comments Off