Learn how to disable the Windows 11 taskbar search box for all users by default using PowerShell and registry edits. Includes a deep dive into why the setting gets reset and how to prevent it with a reliable fix.
Tags: Windows PowerShell CTO
Learn how to automate the cleanup of ghost Hyper-V network adapters and migrate static IP configurations using PowerShell. This post walks through detecting stale adapters, reassigning IP settings, and setting up a scheduled task to keep your lab environments self-healing on boot.
Tags: Windows Networking PowerShell CTO
Learn how to automate taskbar app pinning in Windows 11 using PowerShell by generating a LayoutModification.xml file and forcing the shell to reinitialize the layout without creating new user profiles.
Tags: Windows PowerShell CTO
Learn why mstsc requires the RD Gateway to act as a KDC proxy for Kerberos authentication, how this undocumented behavior causes silent NTLM downgrades, and how to fix it by enabling the KDC proxy service.
Learn why AD CS may silently skip CRL publishing when the server is turned off or running with constrained resources, leading to revocation errors like CRYPT_E_REVOCATION_OFFLINE. This post breaks down the root cause, highlights overlooked pitfalls in default AD CS configurations, and provides practical fixes using PowerShell, HTTP CRL distribution, and scheduled tasks.
Tags: ActiveDirectory Windows PowerShell CTO
Discover how to disable Bing search in the Windows Start Menu for faster, more responsive local search results. This step-by-step guide shows how to modify the registry with PowerShell or a .reg file, apply the setting for all users, and optionally use Group Policy or Intune to deploy the change across an organization. Improve Start Menu performance and streamline your Windows experience.
Tags: Windows PowerShell CTO
Learn how to isolate a Windows system service into its own process for easier debugging. This guide walks you through identifying service process IDs, listing service group members, and using PowerShell to move a service into a new, dedicated service group.
Tags: Windows PowerShell CTO
Learn how to set up a TUN-based virtual network interface in Windows using WinTun and tun2socks, route traffic through a SOCKS proxy, and build your own custom VPN solution from scratch
Tags: Windows Networking CTO
Discover the intricacies of Active Directory's Kerberos KDC certificate selection for PKINIT, including techniques for choosing a specific certificate, analysis using IDA Pro, and PowerShell cmdlets for managing certificates. This deep dive explores the challenges and solutions for ensuring the right KDC certificate is used, overcoming the unpredictability of certificate selection in Windows environments.
Tags: Kerberos ActiveDirectory Windows CTO
A deep dive into Active Directory LDAPS certificate selection, detailing the technical intricacies of ensuring secure communications through TLS. This guide covers the validation and selection process, including PowerShell scripts for certificate management, aiming to clarify and resolve common issues with LDAPS implementation.
Tags: Kerberos ActiveDirectory Windows CTO
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