Category: Windows 11
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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…
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Understanding the Maximum Concurrent Connections Limit in Windows 10 and 11: What You Need to Know
The desktop editions of Windows 10 and 11 impose a strict limit on the number of simultaneous network connections, allowing only 20 incoming connections. This restriction can cause issues when using these operating systems as file or print servers, leading users to encounter an error message indicating that no more connections can be made due…
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Configuring Windows Firewall Logging: A Step-by-Step Guide and Log Analysis Techniques
If you suspect that the built-in Windows Defender Firewall is obstructing network connections from a specific program or service, it’s unwise to disable it entirely. Instead, you can log all network traffic passing through the firewall to identify filtered or dropped packets, as well as find relevant ports and source/destination IP addresses. This will allow…
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Troubleshooting Tips for Selecting the Edition During Windows 10/11 Installation
During the clean installation of Windows 10 or 11 from a USB stick, you may encounter an issue where you cannot select the desired edition of Windows to install. For some installations, the "Next" button might be greyed out for certain editions, or the system might automatically default to a specific edition, such as the…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring RemoteApps on Windows 10/11 Without a Windows Server
If you’re looking to run applications remotely in a more efficient manner, utilizing RemoteApps can be a great solution. RemoteApp technology, while officially supported on Windows Server, can also be configured on desktop versions like Windows 10 or 11, specifically in Pro or Enterprise editions. This setup allows applications hosted on a remote server to…