Category: Windows 11
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Secure Your Client-Server Application Traffic on Windows with Stunnel: A Comprehensive Guide
The Stunnel tool acts as a proxy service that enables the creation of a secure TLS tunnel for client-server applications lacking inherent encryption capabilities. It is often more efficient to use Stunnel for securing access to a specific application rather than deploying a comprehensive VPN solution. Stunnel can function in either server or client mode.…
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Troubleshooting: How to Resolve “Failed to Open the Group Policy Object” on Your Computer
When attempting to open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) in Windows, users may encounter the following error message: Failed to open the Group Policy Object on the computer. You might not have the appropriate rights.Details: Unspecified error In cases where group policy settings are not updating properly using the gpupdate command, a further error…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP)
Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) is a newly introduced feature in Windows 11 (version 24H2) and Windows Server 2025 that enhances security when printing. By enabling WPP, users can forgo installing model-specific printer drivers from various vendors, as a universal driver replaces the legacy print stack with the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). This transition offers…
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How to Map a Network Drive Over SSH (SSHFS) in Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide
To mount a remote server’s file system as a network drive in Windows, using the secure SSH protocol is an efficient alternative to traditional SMB connections. This method allows secure access to files on a remote SSH server without needing to create a separate FTP (SFTP) connection. The SSHFS-Win client facilitates the process of mounting…
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How to Transition from Legacy to UEFI BIOS Without Reinstalling Windows
Switching from BIOS (Legacy) Boot Mode to UEFI This guide outlines how to transition a Windows computer from BIOS (Legacy) boot mode to UEFI with Secure Boot, ensuring you don’t have to reinstall the operating system or lose any data. Computers running in Legacy mode can only boot from disks using an MBR (Master Boot…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Prioritizing IPv4 over IPv6 in Windows Networks
By default, Windows attempts to connect to remote hosts using IPv6 if both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are available. This occurs when the DNS server or mDNS method returns both ‘AAAA’ (for IPv6) and ‘A’ (for IPv4) records. Such behavior may become problematic for network services or older applications that don’t support IPv6 or don’t…
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How to Load Drivers from WinPE or Recovery Command Prompt: A Step-by-Step Guide
In situations where Windows installer or the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) fails to detect the computer’s local disks, it may be necessary to load additional disk controller drivers. This often occurs with systems that utilize NVMe SSD controllers. For instance, after migrating a virtual machine from VMware ESXi to Proxmox, the guest Windows OS may…
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How to Fix the “The Referenced Assembly Could Not Be Found” Error (0x80073701) on Windows
When working with Windows Server or Windows 10/11, you may encounter the error: The referenced assembly could not be found. Error: 0x80073701. This issue typically arises when adding or removing features or roles. A similar error may also appear when trying to enable optional features via PowerShell, such as the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL):…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Logs to the Windows Event Viewer Using PowerShell and CMD
To log event information directly to the Windows Event Viewer using PowerShell or Command Prompt, you can utilize the Write-EventLog cmdlet. This approach is beneficial for tracking script execution without creating text log files. Here’s how you can do it: Log an Information Event:Use the following command to write an informational entry to the Application…
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How to Hide or Block a Specific Windows Update: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sometimes, after installing a Windows update, users may face issues such as the operating system, specific programs, or drivers malfunctioning. In such cases, it is necessary to uninstall the troublesome update and prevent its reinstallation. This guide outlines how to temporarily pause updates and block unwanted updates from the Windows Update service. Using the Microsoft…