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General items relating to operating systems

RDP - (Allow null passwords)
When you try to connect to a Windows XP-based computer by using the Remote Desktop tool, you may receive the following error message: Unable to log you on...
Wed, 7 Oct, 2015 at 10:30 AM
RDP - Change Default Port
ISSUE     Change the port RDP that a PC listens on   CAUSE     N/A   RESOLUTION     Start Registry Editor. a.     Loca...
Mon, 19 May, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Windows - Kill A Process (PsTools)
Sometimes as an administrator you may need to kill a service which is stuck at stopping in order to avoid having to reboot a server in the middle of the d...
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017 at 6:40 AM
RDP - Launch RDP From A Command line
The Windows XP remote desktop connection dialog box provides you with everything that you need to configure and connect to another computer running Windows ...
Mon, 19 May, 2014 at 10:57 AM
RDP - Launch From VBA
How to open the command prompt from VBA?  Dim strCommand as String strCommand = "Cmd /k " & "net use F: \\System Name\Drive Na...
Mon, 19 May, 2014 at 10:57 AM
The server print spooler service is not running. please restart the spooler on the server
Let me start with a quote. The spooler stopping is almost always due to corrupted printer drivers. Uninstall and reinstall the printer. -- Cari (MS...
Mon, 19 May, 2014 at 10:57 AM
Windows - Apps (Unable to open with Admin account)
Problem Unable to open certain apps whilst logged on as the Administrator Solution Go to the Group Policy Editor Win+ R gpedit.msc...
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017 at 6:43 AM
Windows - Control Panel Shortcuts
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/a/control-panel-command-line.htm
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017 at 6:42 AM
Windows - Preventing low memory problems
Preventing low memory problems When your computer does not have enough memory for all the actions it is trying to perform, Windows and your programs c...
Mon, 19 May, 2014 at 10:57 AM
Windows - Backup (Win7)
To set up automatic backups If you've never used Windows Backup before, the Windows Backup wizard automatically creates a schedule for you, whi...
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017 at 6:42 AM