Xperf aka WPA Boot Tracing
Basic Trace:xbootmgr.exe -trace boot -traceflags base+cswitch+compact_cswitch+file_io+file_io_init -postbootdelay 90 -notraceflagsinfilename -resultpath <path>Detailed Trace:xbootmgr -trace boot...
View ArticleScript Browser for Windows PowerShell ISE
Script Browser for Windows PowerShell ISE enables you to search for over 9000 script samples in the TechNet Script Center from within the scripting environment. Download is here.
View ArticleProcess Monitor Circular Logging
You can download the .cmd file here. As always, no guarantees.
View ArticleThe End is Nigh (for FRS)
We have finally reached the phase where continuing to “support” FRS is impossible; it’s a bit of a stretch to even say we’re supporting it now, as you cannot get bug fixes for it. DFSR is vastly more...
View ArticleHow to disable ZPODD in Windows 8
If there are no media present in the optical disk drive e.g. ODD, the OS turns off the power to the optical drive. This is called ZPODD. To revert to always-on status, turn off this functionality in...
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Windows Server 2012 Self-Study Guide
Scott Rachui, previously TAM and now a Support Escalation Engineer, created a self-study guide for Windows Server 2012 RTM back in 2013. If you're new to 2012 or prepping for exams, it can get you on...
View ArticleHow to (re)enable deduplication in Windows 10 CTP
Check it out at Tailspintoys - 365lab.net. Never heard of deduplication? >>> MSDN.
View ArticleRunning RHEL 5.9 and up on Windows Server 2012 R2?
Be sure to install the Hyper-V Backup Essentials for Linux VMs. Link is here.
View ArticleHow to detect corruption in the images of .exe files:
The !chkimg extension detects corruption in the images of executable files by comparing them to the copy on a symbol store. or another file repository.!chkimg [Options] [-mmw LogFile LogOptions] [Module]
View ArticleRemove Lingering Objects that cause AD Replication error 8606 and friends
Hi, just a short link to a tool (LOL tool) Justin Turner (MSFT) developed. Link :).
View ArticleCan't remove folders/files in Outlook deleted items folder
Sigh.... sometimes even my precious Outlook works on my nerves. But at least there is a solution.
View ArticleHow to rename multiple sub-folders with PowerShell
$folders = gci 'C:\Users\username\CRYPT\HBI\*\*' | % {$_.FullName}foreach($folder in $folders) {if ($folder -like '*CSS MPS REPORTS UK'){rename-item -path $Folder -newname 'MPSREP_UK' }}
View ArticleHow to prepare your first Technical Presentation
So they told you to do a technical presentation. If this is new to you then you may start excited in anticipation of the coming event but that feeling will change into anxiety when you see all the work...
View ArticleExport specific users and group memberships to CSV
Get-ADUser -LDAPFilter "(name=*)" -SearchScope Subtree `-SearchBase "OU=path,OU=path,DC=path,DC=path,DC=path" | %{$user = $_$user | Get-ADPrincipalGroupMembership | Select...
View ArticleNetmon 3.4 Display Capture Filter
Still using Network Monitor instead Message Analyzer? Joel Christenson from MSFT CTS created an extensive display capture filter which you can copy from here.
View ArticleHow to prepare your first Technical Presentation Part 2
Coming Up With A Catchy TitleThe second post covering how a title can make your presentation stand out.No Tutti-Frutti PleaseIf you want people to come to your session, use a clear title, no I see all...
View ArticleExport list with performance counters to file
(Get-Counter -ListSet *).Paths | Out-File C:\Counters.txt -width 120
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