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Windows 10 Ethernet Falls Back to 1Gbps or 100Mbps Randomly: A Solution

Users of Windows 10, version 10.0.19045, report that their Ethernet connection randomly drops to 1Gbps or 100Mbps. This issue occurs with a Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller on a motherboard and an ASUS RT-AC66U router. In this article, we suggest a solution to help you stabilize your Ethernet connection.

Asynchronous PowerShell Script: Executing Callbacks Synchronously

In this tech support article, we will discuss how to execute PowerShell callbacks synchronously instead of asynchronously. This can be useful for understanding the behavior of callbacks and for simplifying complex scripts.

Troubleshooting High CPU, Memory, and Power Usage in Open Task Manager

Learn how to identify and resolve high CPU and memory usage in Open Task Manager, including normal Open Game processes.

Making Scrollbar Disappear at Edges in Windows 11

Users with mobility issues may find the scrollbars in Windows 11 obstructive, especially when they appear at the edges of the screen. Here's a simple fix to make them disappear.

Understanding Hosts File Comment Format with Extra Tabs

In this tech support article, we will discuss the Hosts file comment format and explain the implications of having extra tabs instead of the standard # symbol. We will provide solutions for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

Diagnosing Explorer.exe Freeze Issues on Windows 11 HP Laptop

Learn how to diagnose and resolve Explorer.exe freezing issues on your Windows 11 HP laptop.

Using Linux-like Symlinks in a Windows Computer: Application Logs Directory

A customer asked about the possibility of using Linux-style symlinks in a Windows computer to manage application logs. In this article, we will explain how to create and use symlinks in Windows to link to the hardcoded 'Logs' directory of an application.

Resizing Windows System Partition: Reduce 450GB Unused Space

Learn how to resize Windows system partition and free up to 450GB of unused space. Follow these steps to reduce partition size in Windows 10.

Making an Old EXE File Extension No Longer Executable

Learn how to make an old EXE file extension no longer executable to prevent accidental usage or potential security risks.

Windows 11: Move Windows Primary Display after External Monitor Disconnection

Learn how to move the primary display back to your laptop's built-in screen after an external monitor disconnects in Windows 11.

Multiple Notepad.exe Instances Running: How to Stop Background Processes

Learn how to stop multiple Notepad.exe instances from running as background processes and avoid unwanted applications.

Viewing Windows Update History and Installed Updates for Troubleshooting Restart Issues

Learn how to view Windows Update history and installed updates to help diagnose and resolve issues causing Windows 11 to restart unexpectedly after a Windows update.

Copying Large Folders on Windows 10 External Drive Partition Without Getting Stuck

Learn how to copy large folders from one location to another on a Windows 10 external drive partition without getting stuck or experiencing long wait times.

DHCP Enabled: One Windows Server 2019 and Another Windows 10 Pro VM - No Internet Access

This article explains how to resolve internet connectivity issues when using DHCP on two Virtual Machines (VMware Workstation), one running Windows Server 2019 and the other Windows 10 Pro, while Active Directory and DNS are installed and configured.

Error Installing .NET 4.8 Runtime Updates on 2016 Servers

Users report errors while attempting to install .NET 4.8 runtime updates on 2016 servers. The component store is corrupted, and DISM cleanup fails to resolve the issue.

Open Cygwin, MinGW or PowerShell in Current Folder with Windows Explorer

Learn how to open Cygwin, MinGW or PowerShell terminal directly in the current folder using Windows Explorer with a keyboard shortcut.

Activating Bitlocker on Windows 11 Home for a Newly Purchased Surface Device

Learn how to activate Bitlocker on a newly purchased Windows 11 Home Surface device using your Microsoft Account email address.

Migrating On-Premise GPOs to Intune: A Look at Specific MSS Settings

Learn about the specific MSS settings to consider when migrating On-Premise Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to Microsoft Endpoint Manager Intune.

Why Does Command Prompt Automatically Open on Windows?

Learn why the Command Prompt opens automatically on your Windows PC and how to prevent it from doing so.

How to Disable Annoying Scrollwheel Icon Next Cursor

Learn how to disable the annoying scrollwheel icon next cursor in Windows. This issue can be resolved by adjusting certain settings in your mouse properties.

Troubleshooting YouTube PC Freeze Issues: No Power Shutdown

Experiencing YouTube videos freezing on an old PC? Learn how to troubleshoot the issue when directly removing the power cable from the electric board causes no shutdown.

Recovering Formatted Drive Used with Encrypted Bitlocker on Dual-Boot Windows Mint

Learn how to recover a formatted drive with Bitlocker encryption used on a dual-boot Windows Mint system.

Windows 11: Browse Videos Invisible Behind Transparent CMD Window

Users report that recently installed Windows 11 has an issue where browse videos are not visible behind a transparent Command Prompt (CMD) window.

Checking File MD5 Checksums for Downloaded Windows 10 Files

Learn how to verify the integrity of downloaded Windows 10 files by checking their MD5 checksums against the official list.

Veracrypt Messed Up Bootloader on Secondary Physical Drive for Windows

A user encountered an issue while installing Windows on a secondary physical drive for testing purposes. The Veracrypt encryption software somehow interfered with the bootloader, preventing the system from booting up. In this article, we will discuss the possible causes and solutions to resolve the Veracrypt bootloader issue on a Windows PC.

Windows 10 Host PC Doesn't Load Logon Credentials Sometimes

Users of a Windows 2019 Server with a Host PC primarily running Windows 10 encounter an issue where the OS fails to load logon credentials at times. This article provides suggested solutions to resolve the problem.

Veracrypt Caused Issues Installing Secondary Physical Drive for Windows

Learn how to resolve issues with installing a secondary physical drive on a Windows PC when using Veracrypt for encryption.

Windows 10 SSD: Manually Operating Hard Disk in Power Options

Learn how to manually operate your SSD in Windows 10 Power Options to prevent it from turning off and keep your hard drive data operational.

Changing Boot Drive or Operating System within an Operating System

Learn how to change the boot drive or operating system during startup in your current operating system.

Assigning a Static IP to a Domain in IIS on Windows Server 2022

Learn how to assign a static IP address to a domain in IIS on Windows Server 2022. This tutorial covers DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory configurations.

Changing Windows 10 Network Adapter MAC Address: Strange Behavior

Users report strange behavior when trying to change the MAC address of a network adapter in Windows 10. This article provides instructions on how to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.

PC Won't Connect to Internet: 'Secured' Displayed Instead of 'Connected'

Users report their PC displays 'Secured' instead of 'Connected' on the network. This issue can be caused by various factors, including network configuration, security software, or hardware problems. Here's how to troubleshoot and resolve Event 4307 initialization failure.

Windows 11: Ethernet Cable Not Connecting to Home Screen on Facebook Marketplace PC

Learn how to resolve the issue of an Ethernet cable not connecting to the Home Screen on a Windows 11 PC purchased from Facebook Marketplace.

Safely Deleting the NvApp-UpdateFramework Folder (2.6GB) on Windows

Learn how to safely delete the NvApp-UpdateFramework folder (2.6GB) on your Windows system following Nvidia's instructions.

Windows 11 Memory Error: Paging File Disabled in Chrome and Firefox

Users of Windows 11 have reported experiencing memory errors while using applications such as Chrome, audio applications, and particularly Firefox. The issue seems to be related to the paging file being disabled. This article provides a solution to enable the paging file and prevent memory errors.

Activating Windows OEM Product Key via autounattend.xml for Windows 11 Installation

Learn how to create an autounattend.xml file to automatically install Windows 11 and activate OEM product keys.

Odd Behavior While Installing Windows 11 on a New Gaming Laptop

Encountering unusual issues during the Windows 11 installation process on a new gaming laptop? Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve common odd behaviors.

Batch Rename Multiple PDF Files with Underscores in Windows 11

Learn how to batch rename multiple PDF files with underscores in Windows 11 using the File Explorer or PowerShell.

Get Drag and Drop Working Without Disabling UAC on Windows 10 Pro

Learn how to enable Drag and Drop functionality on Windows 10 Pro without disabling User Account Control (UAC).

Troubleshooting BSOD Error: Heap Corruption

Experiencing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors with heap corruption? Learn how to identify and resolve this issue in your Windows system.

Batch Converting Image and PDF Files in a Folder on Windows 11

Learn how to convert multiple image and PDF files in a folder to different formats using Windows 11.

Encrypting and Securely Wiping a Full Drive with BitLocker in Windows 10

Learn how to encrypt and securely wipe a full drive using BitLocker in Windows 10.

HyperV Internal Network: Unidentified Network Keeps Resetting after Windows 11 Upgrade

Learn how to resolve an issue where a HyperV internal network keeps resetting after upgrading to Windows 11, preventing file sharing access via SMB guest hosts.

Preventing Win10 from Creating Temp Files on Given Drive (F:)

Learn how to prevent Windows 10 from creating temp files on a specific drive (F:) to reduce drive head seeks and improve disk performance.

Automatically Pin Recycle Bin to Start Menu using PowerShell, Batch, or VBScript

Learn how to automatically pin the Recycle Bin to the Start Menu using PowerShell, Batch, or VBScript.

Windows Server 2022: Inactive Reserved IP Address Used by Another Device

Learn how to resolve a conflict when an inactive reserved IP address is used by another device on a Windows Server 2022 DHCP network.

Windows Server 2022: Inactive Reserved IP Address Used by Another Device

Learn how to resolve a conflict when an inactive reserved IP address is used by another device on a Windows Server 2022 DHCP network.

Windows 10/11 vs Windows Server for Virtual Machines: A Comparison for VMware Workstation Users

In this tech support article, we compare the use of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server in Virtual Machines (VMs) for personal use with VMware Workstation. We discuss the differences between high-configuration Windows 11 on a laptop with 32 vCPUs and 96GB RAM, and Windows Server.

Unlock Bitlocker Encrypted Drives: A Simple Way with PowerShell

Learn how to unlock Bitlocker encrypted drives using a simple PowerShell command. Unlock drives without entering a password manually.

Understanding User Privileges: Running a Script as an Administrator in Windows

In this article, we will explain how to run a batch script with administrator privileges in Windows using the 'Run as administrator' option. We will also discuss the use of the %username% variable in the script.