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Windows - Get remote help easily with Quick Assist
Get help easily from a distance with Quick Assist on Windows 10 and 11The difference between updates and upgrades
A video to explain the terms upgrade, update, quality update and functionality updateWindows - How to copy application settings between different user accounts
Windows - How to copy application settings between different user accountsWindows - How to run a memory test to detect faulty RAM
Windows - How to run a memory test to detect faulty RAMDiagnosing a standby problem in Windows
How to diagnose a standby problem in Windows. If your computer doesn't go to sleep automatically, there's probably a process preventing it from doing soDiagnosing a Windows standby exit problem
A new video showing how to diagnose a standby exit problem in WindowsFix an Active Directory sign-on approval relationship error
How to fix a sign-on approval relationship error in Active Directory4 ways to restart in Safe Mode under Windows 10 and Windows 11
There are several methods for achieving safe modeHyper-V - How to compress a virtual disk with a dynamic size
In this video, I show you how to compress a VHDX with a dynamic size in Hyper-V using graphics or the command line, and also explain why this sometimes doesn't workHow to create a multiboot USB key with the Ventoy tool
It's useful to have a multiboot USB stick containing operating system images or troubleshooting tools that you can boot from if you need toHow to clean and repair the Windows Component Store
The c:\Windows\Installer folder contains installation files (in MicroSoft Installer, MSI, format) for software installed on your machineHow to reset Windows 10 or Windows 11
If you are selling your computer or it is unstable, the reset function may be of interest to you.How to reactivate the F8 menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11
The F8 menu is available whenever your computer starts up and lets you quickly access Windows startup modes such as Safe Mode. It is no longer available by default in Windows 10 and 11, but you can reactivate it5 ways to achieve Windows recovery (WinRe) on Windows 10 and 1
5 ways to achieve Windows recovery (WinRe) on Windows 10 and 11Windows Device Manager
A video to help you use Windows Device ManagerMastering the Windows Device Manager
A new video showing the Device Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11Available/used memory VS Commited memory
Memory used or, conversely, memory available is a value to be taken into account when analysing memory problems, but the value of committed memory is also important. Video explanation.Windows resource monitor - Detailed use
The Resource Monitor is a tool for displaying information, in real time and in greater detail than the Task Manager, about the use of hardware resources by processesTask Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Task Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11How to clean and repair the Windows Component Store
The C:\Windows\WinSxS (Windows Side by Side) component shop is used, By Windows update to install new components, to activate or deactivate roles or functions...The check disk and its new features since Windows 8
The check disk (chkdsk) is used to check and correct errors on the file systemHow to join an Active Directory domain with PowerShell DSC
Joining an Active Directory domain with PowerShell DSCBest practices for linking to the domain - Delegation and pre-staging
Best practices for domain joins - Delegation and pre-stagingBetter organise your workspace with virtual desktops
Virtual desktops allow you to organize multiple Windows desktops, "theme" desktops according to your needsView the history of Windows problems and activities with the Reliability Monitor
The Reliability Monitor graphically displays the history of activities and problems that have occurred on WindowsHow to check and repair system files with SFC on Windows
The SFC (System File Checker) tool is a system file checker.It works on the command line and checks the integrity of system files
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