By default Windows XP Professional defaults to the use of simple file sharing. The Security tab in the folder view is missing. The tabs which are initially available for a folders properties are: General Sharing Web Sharing Customise To add the security tab, so that we can add specific users and groups, for example NETWORK […]
Category: Windows
The Remote Computer Requires Network Level Authentication
To connect windows XP to a Windows 2012 server using Remote Desktop requires Network Level Authentication. By default Windows XP attempting to connect to a remote desktop on Windows 2012 can give the following error: The remote computer requires Network Level Authentication, which your computer does not support. For assistance contact your system administrator or […]
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Restore Remote Desktop Access After SCW
If following an implementation of the Windows SCW (Security Configuration Wizard) you have lost connection with the remote server there are a number of actions to consider regards restoring the remote desktop connection. These are to be implemented on the server, either directly with a connected monitor, mouse and keyboard or via a remote KVM […]
Set Path Environment Variable
To run programs such as 7-zip from a batch file or command line requires the path to their installation directory to be added to the Path Environment variable. From file manager right click on computer Select properties Select change settings (at right side), in section Computer name, domain and workgroup settings Select Advanced tab at […]
Asp.net Site Authentication
Directories within an ASP.NET website can be made secure, requiring user login, through the addition of authentication to the web.config file. To add the authentication to the directory /admin, for named users: userA and userB, add an AUTHENTICATION section to teh web.config file. Within the <authentication> section add: A forms tag with name, time out, the […]
Making a Backup of the Windows Registry
The Windows registry is used to store information about the Windows computer. Its contents covers the hardware installed in the computer, the programs and user configuration. As always prior to making changes to a critical configuration file its best to make a backup. the Windows Registry is no exception. Unlike Linux where a corrupted configuration […]
Change Remote Desktop Port Number
By default Windows has the Remote Desktop (RDP) port set to 3389. It can readily be changed via the Windows Registry. Changing the default RDP port is generally thought to be good security practice. However, it should be noted that moving the port will not prevent it from being found. A port scanner can be […]
Turn off the Notification Balloons in Windows XP
By default Windows XP shows notification balloons in the task area. These can be turned off with a tweak of the registry. Prior to making these changes, it is recommended to make a backup of the registry. To open up the registry editor: Click on Start Choose Run Type in “regedit” Click OK Follow this […]
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Unexpected Error 0x8ffe2740 Occurred
A clash between IIS and Skype, giving the error Unexpected error 0x8ffe2740 occurred when trying to start IIS. Skype was running, but IIS was showing as stopped. Investigating further, opening the management console for IIS and then trying to start it gave a pop-up windows with the error message Unexpected error 0x8ffe2740 occurred The error […]
Enabling Flash 4fv Files in IIS7
Windows 2008 with IIS7 doesn’t enable support for f4v files by default. Open the IIS manager and click on the website which requires the support for f4v files. Next click on the icon for MIME Types. Over on the options at the right column click on Add, to popup the Add MIME Type dialogue. Enter […]
