Windows
How to add a Service Account to a Windows Service
Overview To access network resources, a Windows service requires authentication credentials. This article will guide you on how to add user credentials (Service Account) to a Windows service. Add Credentials to a Windows Service Open "services.msc" ...
Why can't credentials be stored in Windows?
Problem Unable to save credentials in Windows. Solution Open Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) and navigate to Local Policies > Security Options and find the policy "Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network ...
How to Allow Ping Responses on a Windows Computer
Overview If you're unable to ping a computer that is confirmed to be on the network, try some of these solutions. Requirements Local Administrator Rights General Knowledge of Windows Network and Firewall Options to Allow Ping Responses Set network ...
How to Use NETSTAT to Locate TCP Socket Connections
Overview Locating an application that is using a TCP Socket is vital to troubleshooting a conflict. NETSTAT is a built in Windows tool. Requirements Local Administrator Rights Experience with Command Prompt Using NETSTAT Open an elevated Command ...
How to Show Extensions
Overview By default, Windows will hide known extensions. This causes issuses with duplicate extensions, e.g. filename.txt.txt, and simply not knowing the extension itself. The following article will show you how to reveal the extension in file ...
How do I disable Network Card Power Saving?
Overview Modern computers utilize power saving features to reduce energy use. This causes issues with network connected devices. We recommend disabling these power saving features. Requirements Local Administrator Rights Disable Power Saving Options ...
How to Enable SMB 1.0 in Windows
Overview This article goes over how to enable SMB v1 on your Windows computer to help support older file sharing protocols. Requirements Local Administrator Rights Enable SMB 1.0 on Windows 10 From the Start Menu, search for "Turn Windows features on ...
How to install .NET 3.5 if PC is Unable to Download or Find Resource Files
Open an elevated (administrator) command prompt and run the following: DISM.EXE /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:C:\Features\Microsoft-Windows-NetFx3-OnDemand-Package.cab Adjust the above command to wherever your CAB file for the .NET 3.5 package is ...
How to Ping
The Windows ping utility is a useful tool to troubleshoot network connectivity issues. It is included on every Windows operating system. Requirements Access to Command Prompt Initiating a Ping Open a Command Prompt Win + R Type cmd and press Enter ...
How to Enable .NET Framework 3.5
Overview Windows 10 and 11 no longer comes with .NET 3.5 enabled by default. In addition, it may not allow you to install .NET 3.5 from an installer. You can enable it via Windows Features. To enable .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server OS, you must ...