Category Archives: Tutorials
How to fix VSS Error ID 513
How to fix VSS Error ID 513. During backup a VSS process running under NETWORK_SERVICE account calls cryptcatsvc!CSystemWriter::AddLegacyDriverFiles(), which enumerates all the drivers records in Service Control Manager database and tries opening each one of them. , The function fails on MSLLDP record with “Access Denied” error.
Turned out it fails because MSLLDP driver’s security permissions do not allow NETWORK_SERVICE to access the driver record.
The binary security descriptor for the record is located here:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MsLldp\Security
It should be modified, I used SC.EXE and Sysinternals’ ACCESSCHK.EXE to fix it.
The original security descriptor looked like below:
>accesschk.exe -c mslldp
mslldp
RW NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
RW BUILTIN\Administrators
RW S-1-5-32-549 <- these are server operators
R NT SERVICE\NlaSvc
No service account is allowed to access MSLLDP driver
The security descriptor for the drivers that were processed successfully looked this way:
>accesschk.exe -c mup
mup
RW NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
RW BUILTIN\Administrators
R NT … Read the rest
How To Fix Windows Update Patching Issues
If your running into some problems with windows Update and Patching, here are a few options you can take to fix the issue.
Option 1:
- Disable everything antivirus.
- Reinstall patches through windows update if that does not work move to step 3
- Manually download the path that is having an issue from http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/home.aspx
Option 2:
- Log in as local administrator
- Run disk cleanup. Click on Cleanup System Files. Make sure All files are selected.
- we will now create a .bat file
- open notepad
- type the script
- @ECHO OFF
echo Simple Script to Reset / Clear Windows Update
echo.
PAUSE
echo.
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2\*.*
net stop wuauserv
net stop CryptSvc
net stop BITS
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution sold.old
ren “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\application data\Microsoft\Network\downloader” downloader.old
net Start BITS
net start CryptSvc
net start wuauserv
echo.
echo Task completed successfully…
echo.
PAUSE - save to desktop as wureset.bat
How To Uninstall All Windows 10 Apps Using PowerShell
You have noticed that Windows 10 came with all sorts of Apps and you want a simple way to Uninstall all these Apps, well using PowerShell will be the quickest method.
Introduction:
Uninstalling Windows 10 apps using PowerShell provides a convenient and efficient way to remove built-in or pre-installed applications that you may not need or want on your system. PowerShell is a command-line scripting language developed by Microsoft, and it offers powerful tools for managing and automating various tasks in Windows.
In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to uninstall all Windows 10 apps using PowerShell. This method allows you to remove multiple apps simultaneously, saving you time and effort. It is important to note that this process will only uninstall the apps for the current user account and not for all users on the system.
Before proceeding, please ensure that you have administrative privileges on … Read the rest
How To Reinstall All Windows 10 Apps Using PowerShell
I take it some how some way you may have uninstalled a few or all Windows 10 Apps and they are no longer in your start menu, This PowerShell command will get those Windows 10 Apps back onto your system.
Introduction:
Reinstalling Windows 10 apps using PowerShell can be useful if you have accidentally uninstalled essential applications or if you want to restore the default set of built-in apps on your system. PowerShell, a command-line scripting language developed by Microsoft, provides a convenient way to manage and automate tasks in Windows.
In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to reinstall all Windows 10 apps using PowerShell. This method allows you to reinstall multiple apps simultaneously, saving you time and effort. However, please note that this process will only reinstall the apps for the current user account and not for all users on the system.
Before proceeding, make … Read the rest
How To Update To Windows 10 Version 1903
Microsoft released Windows 10 Version 1903 but not everyone is on it due to issues, so read on to find how to download and install Windows 10 Version 1903.
First lets check your Windows 10 version
On your task bar locate the [ Type here to search ] area and type in “About your PC” if you see that your on 1903 your golden and do not need to do anything else.
First and safest way to update to Windows 10 Version 1903
The easiest and safest way to download and install windows 1903 is to first restart your device. Then check for new updates. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update , then select Check for updates and install any available updates.
How to download and install the Windows 10 version 1903 Update using the Update Assistant
Windows has provided an Update Assistant to force … Read the rest
Download Sonicwall NetExtender VPN Software
You came to the right place to easily Download SonicWALL NetExtender VPN Software. We have some old versions and new versions of the SonicWALL NetExtender VPN Software.
SonicWALL SSL VPN NetExtender is a software application for Windows users that enables remote users to securely connect to the remote network. With NetExtender, remote users can securely run any application on the remote network. Users can upload and download files, mount network drives, and access resources as if they were on the local network. The NetExtender connection uses a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection. You must have a SonicWALL firewall to be able to utilize this vpn software.
If you have questions regarding downloads please contact me or contact SonicWALL support line or you can go to the following URL for Downloads : https://www.mysonicwall.com/muir/freedownloads
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How To Shrink SQL Server LDF Log File
In this article, we will cover how to shrink SQL Server .LDF log file, with some simple operations overview and examples covering everything you need to know.
- Locate your Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio software. You can download it from here if you do not have it installed.
- Once you have access to SSMS you have have to expand Databases.
- Find the database in question , Right Click > Properties .
- Once the following window is open click on Options and then find the Recovery model drop down and select (Simple) and then click OK.
- Now lets move forward and run the process to shrink the SQL Server LDF log file.
- Find the database in question and right click it > Tasks > Shrink > Files.
- Change the File type to Log and leave everything else the same and click OK.
- It shouldn’t take too long to shrink the log
Sonicwall Global VPN 5.0 Client Download
Fix slow internet and connection issues with remote computers and users by using the Sonicwall Global VPN 5.0 Client Download.
What is SonicWALL Global VPN Client?
For secure vpn access to your SonicWALL product, you will need to download and install the GVC client locally on your system. When you configure the vpn on the SonicWALL. The Global VPN Client software is recommended to securely connect computers to the SonicWALL through public WAN.
Overview
SonicWALL Global VPN Client is a program developed by SonicWALL. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with.
If you have questions regarding downloads please contact me or contact SonicWALL support line or you can go … Read the rest
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.
Step 5: Go to old … Read the rest
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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