Windows 10 Tutorials

Cisco ASA Password recovery without loosing configuration

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:28:01 +0000

If you have lost the password and you want to reset the password of your Cisco ASA router without losing the configuration, below is the process to do so.

Please note: You must be very careful when performing this procedure and have physical access to the router to complete it.

Connect via Putty (COM)
Boot the device
During boot, press CTRL+C

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Before proceeding, take note of the current configuration register
Do you wish to change this Configuration Y...

Cisco ASA Password recovery without loosing configuration

WSUS Not working on Windows Server 2025

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:26:02 +0000

When setting up WSUS on a Windows Server 2025, one might encounter issues with the update of the repository, and the server will never synchronise.

After looking at the logs, which can be found in the C:\Windows\UpdateLog.log one would see timeout errors.

First things to check are the firewall and internet access of the server. The other reason why the synchronization would fail it would be due to the security defaults of Windows Server 2025, where TLS and SSL, which are disabled by...

WSUS Not working on Windows Server 2025

Using AI Features on Your Copilot+ PC in 2025: Semantic Search and Live Captions

invalid@example.com (Win10 FaQ) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:46:18 +0000

In 2025, Copilot+ PCs offer advanced AI features that enhance productivity and accessibility. Two notable tools—semantic search in File Explorer and Live Captions with real-time translation—stand out for their practical applications. If you own a Copilot+ PC or are thinking about getting one, this guide explains how to use these features effectively. I’ve tested these […]

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Using AI Features on Your Copilot+ PC in 2025: Semantic Search and Live Captions

How to Enable Auto Login on Windows 11 for a Faster, Hassle-Free Startup

invalid@example.com (Win10 FaQ) — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:28:02 +0000

Windows 11 Auto Logon

The post How to Enable Auto Login on Windows 11 for a Faster, Hassle-Free Startup appeared first on Win10 FAQ.

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Pre-Provision a user’s OneDrive in Microsoft 365 using PowerShell

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:28:04 +0000

When a new account is created in Microsoft 365, its OneDrive is not provisioned, which the user must do. If you needed to pre-provision it for the user, you would need to log in with every user or use the below method to pre-provision it using PowerShell. Usually, this is done to pre-fill the OneDrive of a user with startup data and folder structure as well as it is needed to be provisioned for a migration process.

A requirement for this is to have the SharePoint Online Management...

Pre-Provision a user’s OneDrive in Microsoft 365 using PowerShell

Disable MFA requirement in Microsoft 365 for specific users

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:26:01 +0000

We would require a specific user or a migration process to have MFA disabled. Although it’s not suggested due to security reasons, we might be forced to have it disabled.

If you disable the Multifactor authentication from the Multi-factor authentication in the Active Users, it will not matter as the system will still be enabled.

Before proceeding, a group should be created for example MFA Excluded and put the users needed in the group.

For this and the new portal changes Microsoft have...

Disable MFA requirement in Microsoft 365 for specific users

How to connect to a MariaDB via the SQL Management Studio SSMS

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:22:10 +0000

From the SQL Management Studio (SSMS) there is a way to connect/create a linked server to a MariaDB. For this you would need the following.

– Install the ODBC Connector for MariaDB
– Create an ODBC Connection (System DSN)
– Add Linked Server.

Installing the ODBC libraries for MariaDB

Browse to https://mariadb.com/downloads/connectors/connectors-data-access/odbc-connector/
Download the required ODBC installer for Windows.

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Install the...

How to connect to a MariaDB via the SQL Management Studio SSMS

SQL: Attach a database using a different database name

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:18:03 +0000

When attaching a database in SQL Server using the interface, it doesn’t let you change the name of the destination database. This can be done using the SQL Commands below.

USE [master]
GO
CREATE DATABASE [myNewSite_db] ON
( FILENAME = N'D:\Data\myNewSite_db.mdf' ),
( FILENAME = N'E:\Logs\myNewSite_db_log.ldf' )
FOR ATTACH
GO

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Upgrade to Windows 10 using Windows Update

invalid@example.com (Win10 FaQ) — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:22:05 +0000

Windows 10 was officially launched for public on 29th July 2015 as a free upgrade for existing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. It is also available to purchase as a stand-alone version from the Microsoft Store and is pre-installed on most of the OEM if you purchase a new computer or hand-held device. As a free upgrade, Win 10 was delivered automatically through Windows Update on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Microsoft has started releasing its prerequisite computer-checking app through Windows...

Upgrade to Windows 10 using Windows Update

Windows 10: How to switch and upgrade from different architectures

invalid@example.com (Win10 FaQ) — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:20:02 +0000

Whether going to shop for a new computer, using a PlayStation, installing large servers or updating drivers for the devices connected to our system, we come across the terms 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. These numbers are actually the width of the CPU register which is a small amount of storage available as part of a digital processor and can be accessed faster than main memory. 64-bit computing has been enormously popularized with the releases of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Most of the...

Windows 10: How to switch and upgrade from different architectures

Old Windows Version Not Activated After You Downgrade from Windows 10

invalid@example.com (Win10 FaQ) — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:18:02 +0000

Windows 10 was offered as a free upgrade. That made it very tempting to upgrade your existing version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 before the offer ends. But for some people that upgrade didn’t work out so great, and now they’re stuck with “Windows not activated.” Maybe Windows 10 wasn’t working well on their PC, or they didn’t like Windows 10, or the applications that they were using were not working well (or at all) on the new operating system. And, eventually, they decided to...

Old Windows Version Not Activated After You Downgrade from Windows 10

How to connect to an AzureAD joined computer with Remote Desktop

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Thu, 23 May 2024 21:18:04 +0000

When trying to connect using Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) to a computer which is AzureAD joined, one will not be successful as it will fail to connect. To successfully connect, one should first open the Remote Desktop Connection, enter the details of the devices and save the save your connection settings to a .rdp file.

To do this, follow the instructions below.

Open the Remote Desktop Connection program.
Enter the IP Address or computer name to connect to.
Click the Save As...

How to connect to an AzureAD joined computer with Remote Desktop

Microsoft 365 online archive never starts

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Wed, 08 May 2024 11:18:01 +0000

When having a user mailbox, you enable the online archive mailbox and set the archive policy, but the emails never move from the user mailbox to the online archive. You run the full crawl with PowerShell but nothing happens.

The problem could be that the Retention Hold is enabled. This can be fixed by running the below.

Get-Mailbox "" | Select RetentionHoldEnabled

This will show if the feature is enabled. Run the following command to remove the Retention Hold flag....

Microsoft 365 online archive never starts

Fix Remote server returned ‘550 5.7.520 Access denied, Your organization does not allow...

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:59:02 +0000

This is a security feature from Microsoft 365 where it will block emails from being forwarded outside the tenant. If you get such a message, this means that the recipient has forwarding set outside its tenant. To allow this feature, follow the below guide.

Open the Office 365 Admin Center and click on Security....

Fix Remote server returned ‘550 5.7.520 Access denied, Your organization does not allow...

Changing Timezone from command line

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:32:02 +0000

It would be the case that you would need to change the time zone on the server but from the Time & Date option, it would be greyed out due to policy. There is a workaround for changing the timezone using the Command Prompt as Administrator.

Type tzutil /g to get the current time zone.

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Type tzutil /l to list the available time zones.

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Use tzutil /s "" to change the desired timezone....

Changing Timezone from command line

Top AI tools for Programming

invalid@example.com (Win10 FaQ) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:41:01 +0000

The AI Revolution in App Development Once upon a time, app development was like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in the dark – possible, but unnecessarily challenging. Fast forward to today, and AI has flipped on the light switch. AI in app development is like having a genie in your computer, one that doesn’t limit you to three wishes. How AI is Changing the Game In this brave new world, AI tools are not just optional; they’re your sidekicks in the heroic quest of app development. A Beginner’s...

Top AI tools for Programming

Changing Timezone from command line

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:23:01 +0000

It would be the case that you would need to change the time zone on the server but from the Time & Date option, it would be greyed out due to policy. There is a workaround for changing the timezone using the Command Prompt as Administrator.

Type tzutil /g to get the current time zone.

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Type tzutil /l to list the available time zones.

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Use tzutil /s "" to change the desired timezone....

Changing Timezone from command line

Windows error 0x8004005 Windows 10 and 11

invalid@example.com (Win10 FaQ) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:22:01 +0000

What is it? This code generally happens when someone tries to install a program that was designed for an older windows operating system on Windows 10 or 11 EX: Windows XP, Vista ETC. Below is the official statement from Microsoft.com This problem may occur if a file that the Windows Product Activation (WPA) requires is damaged or missing. This behavior occurs if one or both of the following conditions are true: How to fix error 0x8004005? 5 easy ways. Use the windows update troubleshooter...

Windows error 0x8004005 Windows 10 and 11

Fix Remote Desktop Licensing Mode is not configured

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:30:01 +0000

Having fully installed Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on a server with the RD Connection Broker and RDS licensing set per user and everything is working with a valid license.

After some time you notice a popup when you connect saying,

Remote Desktop licensing mode is not configured
Remote Desktop Services will stop working in 104 days. On the RD Connection Broker server, use Server Manager to specify the Remote Desktop licensing mode and the license server....

Fix Remote Desktop Licensing Mode is not configured

Unifi Controller Start-up Failed

invalid@example.com (Noel) — Thu, 11 May 2023 09:34:02 +0000

When starting up your UniFi controller on your server, you might be prompted with the error saying “Start-up failed” as the screenshot below.

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Some might manage to see that the application says that Port 8443 is in use by another application. Some CCTV applications or other web applications installed on the server would use the same port.

Here you would have two choices, you can uninstall the conflicting application or just change the port of the UniFi...

Unifi Controller Start-up Failed