Windows 11

In this article, we will explore the specifics of monitoring Windows hosts with Zabbix, from installing the agent and connecting the Windows node to the Zabbix server to collecting metrics…

Strict uniqueness requirements for local machine Security Identifiers (SIDs) were enforced in security updates released by Microsoft in autumn 2025 for Windows 11 25H2, 24H2, and Windows Server 2025.  These…

If you need to monitor a specific folder/file and trigger an automatic action on changes, use the built-in .NET FileSystemWatcher class instead of relying on classic Windows file-system access auditing.…

Users often save files directly to their %userprofile%\Desktop folders, which not only clutters them but also makes it more difficult for administrators to maintain user profile directories across workstations and servers.…

In some cases, programs installed on Windows cannot be removed using standard tools, whether through the Settings app (Apps -> Installed Apps or the quick access URI command: ms-settings:appsfeatures), the classic Programs…

Although the IPv6 protocol is enabled by default in all versions of Windows, it is rarely used in home and small office networks. Consequently, many online sources suggest disabling the…

Many users have complained that the keyboard shortcut for switching between input languages in Windows 11 doesn’t always work as expected. Sometimes, users must press the left Alt + Shift…

Secure Boot is a UEFI security feature that protects against the loading of unsigned or malicious code before the operating system initializes. The original Microsoft Secure Boot certificates issued in…

The latest security updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have changed the default system behavior when connecting to a remote computer’s desktop via a saved *.rdp file. When a…

After installing certain patches or security updates on Windows, a restart may be required for them to take effect. However, if users continually postpone rebooting their computers or if the…