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File Server Migration While Keeping OLD and NEW HostName
Here is a complete guide on how to migrate Windows File Server 2008 or 2012 and 2016 while keeping the OLD and New HostName destinations on the new server.
Step 1 : Stand up your new file server, mine is called FS2.
Step 2 : Make sure to keep the same folder structure if possible as you see in your old server, in my case it is called FS1.
Step 3 : I like to use software called SyncFolders , it can be used to transfer all your files with NTFS permissions from Source (FS1) to Detestation (FS2)
Step 4 : In my case I configured the SyncFolders Software to Point my FS1 D:\ drive TO \\FS2\D$ or you can just share the D drive from FS2. You can also schedule this software to run hourly or nightly it will sync the files recently changed.
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Fix slow internet speed with Intel Wireless-AC 7265 – 8265 when Sonicwall VPN enabled
Fix slow internet speed with Intel Wireless-AC 7265 – 8265 when Sonicwall VPN software is enabled and not even connected to the VPN destination. There is a glitch with the Sonicwall GVC 4.9 software running in Windows 10 version 1803 where when the software is enabled download speeds on the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 – 8265 are super slow. To fix this issue you will need to obtain the Sonicwall GVC ( Global VPN Client ) Ver: 5.0 you can do this by opening a support ticket and requesting the installer or downloading it from the provided link.
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How To Fix RDP Connection Was Denied
Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve the “RDP connection was denied” error. Fix issues preventing remote desktop access with simple steps and solutions.
RDP Connection Was Denied to allow a end user to remote connect to the computer?
The connection was denied because the user account is not authorized for remote login.
- Right-click My Computer, and select Properties.
- Select the Remote tab.
- IF not already done: Select “Allow users to connect remotely to this computer.
- Click “Select Users” if you want to add a non-Administrator user.
- Click Add.
- Select \ type the user in question, and click OK.
- Click OK to close the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.
- Click OK to close the main dialog box.
To Open RDP to Public:
- Allow port 3389 through windows firewall or your AV firewall
- You will also have to allow port 3389 through your physical firewall \ router.
- If default port changed the
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How to Uninstall the Kaseya Agent from Macs.
How to remove Kaseya Agent from Macs can be a challenge sometimes hopefully these few simple steps can assist you on removing the agent successfully.
- Applies to: All VSA’s. Download the following package and extract the zip contents.
KaseyaUninstall.pkg.zip
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- Run the KaseyaUninstall.pkg installer and choose to Install to the Macintosh Harddrive. Although this appears to be installing a product, it is actually running the uninstallation script for the Kaseya Agent. (NOTE: You may have to go into System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General Tab to allow the software to run. )
- Launch Terminal and run the “rm -rf /var/tmp/kpid” command.
- Remove the agent with root rights, i.e. in Terminal run the “sudo rm -rf /var/tmp/kpid” command and then provide the root password
- The Kaseya Agent and all associated files should now be removed.
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How to Resolve Windows Updates Not Installing
Having trouble with Windows updates not installing? Discover effective solutions to fix update installation issues and keep your system up to date.
Windows updates are crucial for maintaining the security and functionality of your computer system. They provide bug fixes, performance improvements, and the latest features from Microsoft. However, at times, you may encounter issues where Windows updates fail to install properly. In this article, we will explore common reasons behind this problem and provide effective solutions to resolve it.
1. Introduction
Windows updates play a vital role in keeping your operating system secure and up to date. They ensure that your computer is equipped with the latest security patches, bug fixes, and improvements from Microsoft. However, it can be frustrating when you encounter issues where Windows updates fail to install.
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How To Fix Windows 10 File Explorer Crashing
Fix Windows 10 File Explorer crashes: Clear Quick Access history by navigating to File Explorer options, selecting Privacy, and clicking Clear.
There is a Windows 10 feature in File Explorer called “Quick Access”. This feature allows you easy access files and folders you frequently use, either it be locally or on the network and OneDrive.
Quick Access can make your workflow faster by making it so you don’t have to navigate to a file’s or folder’s that are buried deep in a directories file system. However, on occasion you may want to delete the Quick Access history to help maintain some privacy or quicker access or just resolve the explorer crashing issue
Clearing Windows 10 Quick Access History
- Click Start or Cortana’s search field and type: file explorer options and hit Enter or click the option at the top of the search results.
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Resolving Failed VSS Writer Issues
Look for messages in your Windows Event logs.
When VSS fails you will always get a corresponding message in your Windows event log.
- Right click on ‘My computer’
- Select ‘Manage’
- Expand the ‘Event Viewer’ node
- Look in the ‘Application’ message node for error messages relating to ‘VSS’, ‘Shadow Copy’ or ‘VolSnap’.
- If you find any messages then these with give you an ‘Event ID’ and sometimes a ‘Result Code’ or ‘hr’. These two pieces of information can generally pin point the cause of your VSS failure. Try Googling the Event ID(s) and Result Code(s) for more information if the steps below do not resolve the issue.
Make sure that the VSS service isn’t disabled
Changing the startup type of the VSS service and rebooting can often resolve issues.
- Right click on ‘My Computer’.
- Select ‘Manage’.
- Select the ‘Services’ tree node.
- Right click on ‘Volume Shadow Copy’
- Select Properties
- Change the