In some cases, when you perform a clean installation of Windows, update a build, or create a reference image using sysprep, the Windows Installer fails with an error: The computer…
The Local Group Policy Editor console (gpedit.msc) is used to configure Windows settings. Gpedit.msc is a built-in MMC snap-in available in all Windows editions (Pro/Enterprise/Education) except Home and Single Language.…
Logging to simple text files is a convenient way to track all actions performed by a PowerShell script. Such a log file is useful for debugging script errors and reviewing…
Built-in Windows tools allow you to backup (export) all third-party device drivers installed on your computer to a specified directory. This eliminates the need to manually search for and download…
You can use PowerShell to calculate the exact size of a specific folder in Windows (recursively, including all subfolders). This way you can quickly find out the size of the…
Windows Credential Manager allows you to securely store credentials (usernames and passwords) used to access network resources, websites, and apps. You can use the credentials stored in Credential Manager to…
For your Windows device to display the correct time, the time zone set on the device must match the geographical location of your computer. This article explains how to set…
Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications from the Microsoft Store require you to install them online. However, when you actually install a UWP application, the Microsoft Store client downloads and installs…
Group Policy Administrative Templates contain settings that allow administrators to conveniently configure various Windows settings, components, and third-party software. In this article, we will look at how to install new…
When trying to run an EXE, MSI, BAT, CMD, or other executable file type from a local drive or shared network folder in Windows, you may see the Open file…