Syntax GPUpdate [/Force] [/Logoff] [/Boot] [/Sync] [/Target:{Computer | User}] [/Wait:value] Key: /Force Apply all policy settings, not just those that have changed. /Logoff Logoff after the Group Policy settings have been updated. Some group policy client-side extensions are only processed when a user logs on. (Software Install, Folder Redirection.) /Boot Restart after the Group Policy […]
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Helpful ping commands
Increase or Decrease the Time Interval Between Packets By default ping waits for 1 second before sending the next packet. You can increase or decrease this using option -i as shown below. Increase Ping Time Interval Example: ping -i 5 IP Check whether the local network interface is up and running Before checking whether the […]
You can still get Windows 10 for free with this trick
Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade offer officially ended. However, the company has left a loophole. If you need to use assistive technologies, you can still upgrade for free. Microsoft also isn’t verifying if you do. According to a tucked-away page on Microsoft’s site, users who need accessibility features can still choose to upgrade for free […]
How to reset TCP/Ip using netshell
Note You must be logged on to the computer as an administrator to perform the steps. On the Start screen, type CMD. In the search results, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. At the command prompt, enter the following command, and then press Enter: netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt Note If you […]
How to Change Your User Account Logon Picture in Windows 7
The default flower profile picture is actually a BITMAP file which is stored in following folder: %ProgramData%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\ Copy the above string and paste in RUN or start menu search box and press Enter. It’ll directly open the folder in Explorer window. The BITMAP file name is user.bmp and its a 128×128, 24-bit bitmap […]
How To Use SFC /Scannow to Repair Windows System Files
The sfc scannow option is one of several specific switches available in the sfc command, the Command Prompt command used to run System File Checker. While there are plenty of different things you can do with the command, sfc /scannow is the most common way that the sfc command is used. sfc /scannow will inspect […]
My computer is running slow, what steps can I do to fix it?
Slow computer Tip: Below are steps for Microsoft Windows users that can help speed up the computer or determine why the computer is running slow. Reboot If your computer has not been rebooted recently, make sure to reboot it before following any of the steps below. Background programs One of the most common reasons for […]
Best Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
Turning multiple mouse clicks into a simple press of a key or two may not seem like a lot, but if you are an avid user of keyboard shortcuts you’ve likely noticed just how helpful they can be. Here is some of the short cut keys in Windows 10. Keyboard shortcut Action Windows key Open […]
Windows 7 – How to rename a corrupt profile
1. Restart PC and Login as a Local Admin or another Domain User. 2. Rename: c:\users\%username% 3. Export (just as a backup in case you need it) and then delete registry key: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList” (Look through each Profile key under this reg key and view the “ProfileImagePath” to find which key is related to which user) […]