Jan 1, 2016 Posted by newlife007

Using fsutil to Manage Windows Filesystems

Introduction Fsutil performs tasks that are related to file allocation table (FAT) and NTFS file systems, such as managing reparse points, managing sparse files, or dismounting a volume.   Command Syntax Fsutil 8dot3name Queries or changes the settings for short name behavior on the system, for example, generates 8.3 character-length file names. Removes short names for all files within a directory.... read more

Dec 28, 2015 Posted by newlife007

How to use diskpart to get disk information

Introduction In this short post we will use diskpart to get disk information on a Windows server. Command Scenarios So let’s cover a few scenarios using diskpart. Open a command prompt and type diskpart to start using the command. C:\> diskpart Using the list disk command we can get back the information on the disks available on the system for viewing and manipulation. DISKPART> list disk Disk... read more

Dec 20, 2015 Posted by newlife007

Managing Your RDP with Remote Desktop Manager

Introduction Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) is an efficient solution for launching connections or conveniently viewing entries that have been centralized in your data source (database), In this case we are looking at managing RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connections. It also saves all of your remote connections, passwords and credentials in a single, secure platform. With RDM, you can quickly and easily... read more

Nov 15, 2015 Posted by newlife007

How to Uninstall Windows 10 and Downgrade

Introduction So you have taken the bite on the Windows 10 free upgrade icon that magically appeared on your status bar and you really miss what you had. There is good news if you are under 30 days since you installed the upgrade. If it has been over a month, or if you have run Disk Cleanup tool and removed the “Previous Windows Installation” files or deleted C:\Windows.old directory, you will... read more

Nov 3, 2015 Posted by newlife007

How To Rip DVD’s Using VLC and HandBrake on Windows

Introduction Handbrake for converting video files. But when working with it on Windows you had to get a program called DVD43 that would unlock your DVD so you could make a backup of the video. The only problem is that it doesn’t work in Windows 7 + 8 64-Bit or other 64-Bit Windows. I have found that Handbrake and VLC’s libdvdcss will make this to work and here is how. Step 1 – Download... read more