Category: Windows OS
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Script for Chrome cache multiple users
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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…
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WSUS 3.0 sp2 not showing Windows 2012 servers
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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
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Extended partition via diskpart, Windows not showing extra space
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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…
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Remote Desktop error in data encryption
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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…
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Reset Windows 7 password
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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…
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Windows 7 won’t boot
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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…