Category: Windows 8.1

  • Group Policy WMI filters for Windows 7/8/8.1/10

    Group Policy WMI filters for Windows 7/8/8.1/10

    Every now and then during Windows 10 deployments we need to use WMI filters for group policy objects, there are simply no better way of doing this, without a lot of work. WMI is simple to use and demands little maintenance. There WMI filters may also come handy since there are group policy settings that…

  • Internet Explorer and January 12, 2016

    On 12th January 2016 the only Internet Explorer browser that will be supported and receive updates is the latest one, what about this? This means that only the most current version of Internet Explorer on your Windows platform is supported and updated with security updates. So if you are a customer using Internet Explorer 8,…

  • Every thing you need to know about SDD and defrag

    Just found this post regarding defrag, trim and SDD hard disk. Excellent work http://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheRealAndCompleteStoryDoesWindowsDefragmentYourSSD.aspx

  • Windows 8.1 Guide for Business

    Have you implemented Windows 8.1 and users are asking for some training or how to use the operating system? Print this brochure with basic introduction to key features and capabilities and hand it to them! http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40895

  • Generate PowerShell code with Offline Files Browser

    Over Christmas I took some time to develop a small utility to browse the local offline files cache. The utility will also generate PowerShell code to unpin and delete folders and files from the cache. Go get the tool here: http://1drv.ms/1DAyNXj [Update] The tool has a requirement for .NET 4.0 Bare with me it’s version…

  • Currently available File Services hotfixes in Windows Server 2012/2012 R2

    Just before Christmas a new KB was released with the latest available File Server hotfixes for Windows 2012/2012 R2 and 8/8.1 and introduced register keys Including fixes for ntfs.sys, srvnet.sys, srvsvc.dll, srv2.sys, mrxsmb.sys, mrxsmb20.sys, rbdss.sys, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2899011 Looking for the same for Windows 2008/2008R2? Have a look at this place: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2473205

  • Windows 7 and Windows 8 side-by-side?

    Ever wondered how Microsoft IT does Windows OS’s side-by-side? How they think about image, testing and security? Have a look at this paper http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=37144  

  • Windows To Go Guide

    Want to know how to setup Windows To Go with ConfigMgr, the wizard or PowerShell? Use this Windows To Go – A Guide for Education to get most of your answers! http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39686 Don’t forget to check this BYOD Deployment Guide for Education as well! http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39681

  • Windows 8.1 Quick Guide for Business

    This is an old favorite that I get questions about every now and then. Whether you’re brand new to Windows 8.1, or just want a refresher, this quick PDF guide will show you the basics and beyond. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40895

  • Take the latest Windows client courses on MVA

    The team at Microsoft Virtual Academy has partnered with product experts to develop a new set of Windows client courses for IT professionals. Get an overview of key Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 features with the latest courses on MVA: Windows Performance Jump Start: Join MVA for a deep dive on the free Windows Performance…