Category: Windows 11
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Comparing Sudo for Windows vs. Runas and Sudo for Linux
Sudo for Windows has been available since Build 26052 and is currently only accessible through the Windows Insiders program as part of preview builds for Windows 11. At this time, it appears that sudo will not come to Windows Server 2025. In this article, I explain how to use sudo in Windows 11 and compare…
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How to Craft Your Own Custom Windows Image with Pre-Installed Applications
In this guide, we’ll cover how to create a custom Windows 10/11 installation image with pre-installed apps, necessary files, and other environment and application settings. Currently, many admins prefer to deploy a clean Windows image and then install all the required programs and tools on the computer: deploy software via GPO, using the installation commands…
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How to Configure the Start Menu of Windows 11 Using Group Policy
One of the most noticeable innovations of Windows 11 is the redesigned Start menu. This changes not only its appearance but also its technical foundations. However, the settings in the Group Policy have remained mainly the same, so it is unclear which ones still apply. The Start menu consists of two pages: the one you…
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A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Identify Your Installed Windows Version and Build Number
The easiest way to quickly find out the version and build number of the Windows OS that is installed on your computer is to press the Win+R on the keyboard and run the winver command. The following screenshot shows that Windows 10 version 22H2 is installed on the computer (build number 19045.3324). Both the release…
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Exploring the New Group Policy Settings in Windows 11 23H2
Windows 11 23H2 introduces a range of new Group Policy settings. These target new features like Dev Drive and extend the management options for existing components. The corresponding ADMX templates are already available for download, as is the setting reference spreadsheet. Most of the innovations in Windows 11 23H2 complement existing features with new functionalities.…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Connecting VPN Before Windows Logon
The built-in VPN client in Windows, by default, does not let you connect to the VPN server before the user signs in. This poses a challenge for Active Directory-linked computers that connect to the domain network via VPN. Users can log into their systems using stored domain credentials and then establish a VPN connection. However,…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Utilizing WPAD (Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol) on Windows
The WPAD (Web Proxy Auto-Discovery) protocol provides an easy solution for proxy settings configuration on the network clients. WPAD is designed such that a client can utilize DHCP and/or DNS to locate a web server within your network holding a PAC configuration file with proxy settings (http://yourdomain/wpad.dat). Create Proxy Auto-Discovery File (wpad.dat) A distinctive PAC…