Jan. 2024 Symptom: Observed on: Workaround: Cause: Resolution: After removing the keys the sandboxing will no longer crash with an (unrelated?) GPU error and the application will work as normal.
Category: Windows
So which program is using port xxxx on my server
Finding which program is using a specific port on a windows server is a 2 step process: First, we want to get the process id that registered the port, In my case, i had a process using port 8000 that appeared to be a webserver, but did not give away any further info. output: That […]
Server 2019 timezone setting annoyance
Problem: You are unable to change Windows server 2019 timezone settings, not even as domain administrator or local administrator Resolution: Use the tzutil.exe command line tool from an elevated powershell prompt. Example below:
Server 2019 SystemSettingsAdminFlows.exe error
This error is common if you domain join a server, and attempt to install a language pack. Resolution: Run SECPOL.MSC from a command prompt Navigate to Local Policies, Security Options Enable “User account control: Admin approval mode for the build in administrator account” Logoff
Creating a linux desktop with X410 and WSL
Note: This process is largely a rewrite from the official X410 app cookbook, for presevation and easy access. Requirements: Windows 10 with WSL installed Install Ubuntu (or any distro of your picking) from the Windows store Install the X410 APP from the windows store Install the X server, and disable any screensaving stuff: Create a […]
How can I verify that my local COM ports are redirected in an RDP session ?
A: Start a command window and type the following command at the prompt: change port /query The output will look something like this: AUX = \DosDevices\COM1 COM1 = \Device\RdpDrPort\;COM1:15\tsclient\COM1 COM2 = \Device\RdpDrPort\;COM2:15\tsclient\COM2 COM3 = \Device\RdpDrPort\;COM3:15\tsclient\COM3 LPT1 = \Device\RdpDrPort\;LPT1:15\tsclient\LPT1 PRN = \DosDevices\LPT1 From the above, you can see that COM1-3 and LPT1 are redirected. The number […]
Installing a web application from an msi installer fails on Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008
Starting the installer results in a near immediate message reading: “the installer was interrupted before this application could be installed. You need to restart the installer to try again.” Additionaly, the eventlog shows eventid 11708 with a short error message stating “installation failed” Resolution: You need to install the IIS6 Metabase compatibility component for the […]
Server 2012 – Change the type of a network location
By default the network location awareness service will attempt to classify your network, and you will not be able to change the location. To enable editing of the location(s) take the following steps: Start –> run –> MMC In the MMC console add the Group Policy Object editor for the local computer Open Computer configration, […]
Restore trust between server and workstation without leaving and rejoining the domain
If a workstation is restored from a backup you will likely run into a message like ‘the trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed’. The general advice will be leaving and rejoining the domain. However, there is a much safer method. You can start PowerShell as an administrator, and run the command […]
Windows 8.1 Network location changing
How a simple thing like changing a network connection between private and public has become a challenge of itsself. It’s saddening realy. Once you run into a mobile network you own and control and have no way left to change its location type through the gui because Windows determines some options should just not show […]