Category: Windows OS

Script for Chrome cache multiple users

Posted on by lemuelleung

I found a script this very useful script. It does a good job of cleaning the Chrome cache in user profiles on a terminal server. Original Post: https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/1425012-clear-chrome-cache-for-multiple-users-on-file-server Thanks! ======== @ECHO On TASKKILL /F /IM Chrome.exe /T for /f %%a in (‘dir c:\users /b’) do ( rd “c:\users\%%a\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Cache” /s /q del “c:\users\%%a\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\*history*.*” /s Read more about Script for Chrome cache multiple users[…]

WSUS 3.0 sp2 not showing Windows 2012 servers

Posted on by lemuelleung

Problem:  WSUS does not display the Windows 2012 servers even though group policy has been applied.  You run gpresult /r and see that there are no issues group policy-wise. Resolution:  WSUS needs to be updated with the following patch.  This will allow for the servers to be displayed properly. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2734608

Extended partition via diskpart, Windows not showing extra space

Posted on by lemuelleung

Issue:  After adding disk space to a VM, you run diskpart to extend the partition. Diskpart shows it is extended, but Windows explorer does not recognize the extra disk space.                     Resolution:  This is a pretty simple fix.  While still in diskpart, make sure you are Read more about Extended partition via diskpart, Windows not showing extra space[…]

Remote Desktop error in data encryption

Posted on by lemuelleung

Issue:  Remote Desktop Client displays the error:  Because of an error in data encryption, this session will end.  Please try connecting to the remote computer again. Resolution:  Be careful of working on the target (server) end.  Sometimes, you don’t have that luxury nor do you want to tweak with a production server (especially if you Read more about Remote Desktop error in data encryption[…]

Reset Windows 7 password

Posted on by lemuelleung

Issue:  End-user machine loses trust to domain and/or you forgot your administrator or account password.  This is the easiest and fastest without a Windows reboot password CD. Resolution:  Need | Windows 7 boot CD, boot into repair mode and use command prompt.  Copy c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe to c:\ (as a backup), then copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe over sethc.exe, overwrite, yes. Read more about Reset Windows 7 password[…]

Windows 7 won’t boot

Posted on by lemuelleung

Symptom:  Windows 7 machine BSOD, safe mode the same. Initial Assessment:  Rebuild machine or perform an in-place upgrade of Windows 7 (essentially and possibly wiping user data) Resolution:  Boot up with Windows 7 off CD/USB and go to repair via command prompt – Navigate to \Windows\System32\Config – view the files here.  If updated recently, rename Read more about Windows 7 won’t boot[…]