When first setting up a computer with Windows 10 a new user account is created. The new default user account is configured to automatically login at startup. Where the computer is at home, with limited variation in its usage this practice may be helpful. Although it does make any sensitive data readily available to any […]
Category: Windows
Windows 10 Change Sleep Time
Interested in changing the default snooze/sleep time for Windows 10, Maybe disabling altogether? The snooze time is accessible via Windows’ settings. Access by opening settings, bottom left hand corner or by using the Windows key along with letter I From the pop-up screen click on System. From the menu on the left hand side select […]
Windows Shutdown from Command Line
I wanted to shutdown a Windows computer by a timed delay. I was looking for the equivalent of the Linux shutdown command. For example in Linux I can schedule a shutdown of a computer for a specific time. For example to shutdown at 7pm: shutdown -h 19:00 Or I can shutdown in 120 minutes from […]
Exporting and Importing IIS Settings
Using Windows commands to copy existing IIS site details to another server. Exporting and subsequently importing the IIS settings. Rebuilding a Windows server I wanted to keep the IIS configuration. The websites implemented within IIS on the existing website to be copied across to IIS on the new, replacement, web server. I was interested in […]
Installing IIS on Windows Server 2019
It’s likely that IIS hasn’t been pre-installed with your version of Windows Server 2019. Details for adding IIS to Windows Server 2019 are given below: Start by opening the Control Panel and clicking on Programs. An option is shown for Turn Windows features on and off. Click on this. A page shows with a summary […]
Enable Remote Desktop
Enabling Remote Desktop, RDP, on a Windows Computer to allow remote access for maintenance and administration. The control of remote desktop can be achieved visually via the Settings screens. To enable Remote Desktop RDP navigate to the Remote Desktop Settings page. From the start menu open Windows Settings. On the control panel click on System […]
Disable Directory Listing in IIS
When directory listing is enabled and no index file is present, such as default.aspx, its possible for a visitor to a website to view information about the contents of the website. If directory listing is enabled and there is no index file, such as default.aspx, is not present then the website server will return a […]
Disable the Print Spooler Service
The print spoiler manages the printing process. It accepts print jobs maintaining the printer queue for the computer with the option to also accept jobs from other computers. The process is started when the computer boots, staying active unless stopped. If printers are not associated with the server/computer then with the service not required it […]
Set a Remote Desktop Timeout
You may wish to set a timeout for users of Remote Desktop. Set a Remote Desktop connection timeout to avoid accidental or deliberate changes to Windows server content and settings. Consider a user of Remote desktop who isn’t active, maybe they have left the RDP window and are preoccupied with other activities, or perhaps working […]
Add New User From Command Line
Wish to be able to add a new user from the command line. Using the Windows net command a new user can be added to Windows 10 without opening multiple control panel windows. Its a simple, succinct, command to run. Creating both a new user account and then assigning the administrator group to it. Gain […]
