Command-line Compression Options
A comparison of command-line options to compress files using 7-Zip and native commands in Windows and Linux.
Fix broken trust using Powershell
Use Powershell to fix broken trust in Windows without rebooting.
Start remote PC using WOL and Powershell
Power on a remote computer using Wake-on-LAN and Powershell.
PDF files not included in Windows Search on Windows 7 and 8
How to make Windows 7 index PDF files for searching.
How to re-enable Recovery Media creation on Lenovo T530
How to run Lenovo Product Recovery Media Creator when it thinks it has already run.
Create custom wallpaper for your servers
I like to set the Windows Desktop to a specific color to easily identify it from other desktops I may have open. This way when I have multiple Remote Desktops running I can quickly see which one I need to click on. At a minimum I usually set the background color of the Desktop. Recently though, I started making custom images that I use as wallpaper that incorporate color idea and adds information to positively identify the server I am working on. […]
Use 7-Zip to install ISO files
Challenge: You download an ISO (like Office 2010 from Microsoft) but, cannot install it because your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM. Solution: Use 7-Zip to extract the contents to a folder and install from there. Note: Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 can mount ISOs to virtual CD drives natively but, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 cannot. However, Microsoft has created a utility to enable this functionality which can be downloaded from here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38780
Search for a type of file in Windows 7
Challenge: You want to find all files of a certain type (like pictures or music) in Windows 7. Solution: Use Windows Search Filters. Search filters are a feature in Windows 7 that make searching for files by their properties (such as by author or by file size) much easier. You can even stack filters to narrow down the results: Additional information: Microsoft
How to copy path AND filename in Windows 7
In order to share a file using UNC names you have to join together the file’s name and the file’s location or path. In Windows XP this meant clicking on the file as if to rename it and copy the name then click in the Address bar and paste the name at the end of the path. It is a small inconvenience but, an inconvenience none the less. At first glance it appears this shortcoming was carried over in Windows 7. Hold […]
Import GAL photo using Powershell
Powershell commands to import contact photo into Exchange Global Address list.
Blank Control Panel
Problem: Control Panel on Windows 7 is empty. Fix: Using Task Manager kill explorer.exe (all if more than one exist) and start a New Task (on Applications tab) typing “explorer.exe”.
How to permanently disable Shadow in Windows 7
Out of the box Windows 7 adds a Shadow around all windows whether active or not. In most cases this enhances the display and makes it easier to focus on the active window. However, in some cases it can be distracting or you just don’t like it and want to remove it. The first thing you need to do (and probably tried) is to change the Visual Effects under Performance Options like so: go into System Properties and click the Settings… button […]
