Windows
Unable to Update Windows 7 VM - FIX
Found this useful fix after troubleshooting Windows Update on a Windows 7 virtual machine for a while: Symptom: You have a Windows 7 virtual machine that cannot: Do an initial round of Windows Updates after it is created (even with Internet access) ...
Auto-start applications in windows when a user logs on
Symptom The user desires to have an application(s) to start automatically when a user logs into the node. Environment Primary Product Module : Microsoft Windows (Desktop & Server) Primary Product Version : ALL Primary Product OS : Windows Resolution ...
Set time limit for disconnected sessions
Symptom The user desires to have disconnected terminal server sessions automatically logged off after a set amount of time. Disconnected sessions are users who are logged on but not actively using the machine. Environment Primary Product Module : ...
Remote Desktop connection very slow, stuck on "Securing Remote Connection"
Symptom When starting an RDP connection the login dialogue pauses on "Securing remote connection" for a significant amount of time. Environment Primary Product Module : Remote Desktop Protocol Primary Product Version : ALL Primary Product OS : ...
How to add a file to the startup folder in Windows 10
Open file explorer Go to the C:\ folder as shown below In the drop down, type C:\PROGRAMDATA and hit enter. You are now in the ProgramData folder as shown below. Double click on Microsoft folder and you will be in the Microsoft folder as shown below. ...
How To Add local Terminal Server User
Below are the steps required to create a new user account within Windows Server 2016 and Make sure that the user is a member of the Remote Desktop Users Windows group. While Windows Server 2016 offers some new interface options and menus that can be ...
Remote Desktop doesn’t allow saved credentials
Symptom: You recieve the error "Your system administrator does not allow the use of save credentials to log on to the remote computer (IP or host name) because its identity is not fully verified. Please enter new credentials" Environment: Primary ...
Unable to access network drive
Symptom When attempting to access the network drive you are presented with the error: "Network resource is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have ...
Applications not running with administrative privileges
Symptom Issues with batch files & applications not being able to run properly since they don’t have administrator privileges. Environment Primary Product Module : Batch file , Application Primary Product OS : Windows Cause Files and applications are ...