Windows 11

Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications from the Microsoft Store typically require online installation. However, when you actually install a UWP application, the Microsoft Store client downloads and installs the application…

Many administrators usually use the netstat console tool or the graphical TCPView to display information about active TCP/IP connections and open TCP and UDP ports in Windows. In this article, we’ll…

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…

The Server Message Block (SMB) is a client-server network protocol used in Windows networks to provide remote access to shared files, printers, other network resources, and for interprocess communication. TCP…

Windows saves (caches) domain user credentials locally so users can log in without domain access if needed. This feature enables users to log on to their computers even when AD…

This article, part of a Windows security series, explains a simple method to dump the passwords of all active Windows users using the Mimikatz tool.

This guide explains how to upgrade Windows 10 or 11 Home editions to a Professional or Enterprise version, without reinstalling the operating system and keeping all installed programs, settings, and…

Hi, admin! I’m trying to turn on Windows Defender on Windows 10, but in the “Windows Defender Security Center”, the “Virus & threat protection” component has the message: “Threat service…

When analyzing the free space usage on the system drive in Windows, many users discover that the WinSxS  (%windir%\WinSxS). directory takes up a significant amount of space. In this article,…