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582 published guides · Page 17 of 20The Control Access.cpl file is a core component of the Windows operating system, designed to manage accessibility options, also known as Ease of Access settings. These settings provide customization and support for users with varying accessibility needs, allowing them to enhance their experience while using their PC. But in some scenarios, you may need to […]
Read guideNotepad is one of the most famous text editors ever created! You can use the Notepad text editor for multiple purposes. For instance, you can create various types of files using Notepad. Simply save the file with a .php extension to create a PHP file. However, for creating or editing system based files, such as […]
Read guideIntro: Task Manager is a powerful tool in Windows 11 that allows users to monitor and manage running processes, services, and system performance. You can call this tool as Task Killer instead of Task manager, because most of the users using this tool for killing the frozen tasks from software applications to game applications. It […]
Read guideThe Event Viewer is one of the important tool in Windows 11 for monitoring and managing system logs. It helps users and administrators diagnose system errors, track events, and troubleshoot various issues. While the Event Viewer can be accessed with standard permissions, certain advanced operations require running it as an administrator. Running Event Viewer as […]
Read guideCHKDSK (short for Check Disk) is a powerful utility in Windows 11 that scans your hard drive for errors and fixes them to ensure your system runs smoothly. It checks the integrity of the file system, identifies corrupted sectors, and resolves any storage related issues. However for running CHKDSK effectively, it needs administrative privileges. Without […]
Read guideEnable SMB 1 using CMD & PowerShell: The Server Message Block 1 on Windows 11 allows computers to share files, printers, and other resources over network using the SMB Protocol. The version 1 indicates Common Internet File System shortly known as CIFS. SMB Protocol includes CIFS compatibility. In this article, we will check out How […]
Read guideInternet Information Services (IIS) is a powerful web server developed by Microsoft for hosting websites, services, and applications. It is commonly used by developers and system administrators to test, host, or manage web based content. However, running IIS with standard permissions may limit configure settings, manage applications, or access certain features. To perform advanced tasks, […]
Read guideWindows PowerShell is a powerful command line shell and scripting language designed for system administrators and advanced users. It provides access to advanced system functions, enabling you to automate tasks, manage configurations, and troubleshoot issues efficiently & effectively. However, certain commands and scripts require administrative privileges to execute successfully. You can Run Windows PowerShell as […]
Read guideWindows Terminal is the modern and powerful version of command prompt introduced by the Microsoft for Windows users. This terminal console combines both the functionality of command prompt, PowerShell and WSL into an one unified interface. However, for certain scenario, you might need to run the terminal with elevated permissions also known as Running Terminal […]
Read guideUse WSL 2 to Install Ubuntu: If you are looking to run Linux Distributions like Ubuntu on Windows 11, then you don’t necessarily need VirtualBox, VMware, etc. Microsoft offers stable Virtualization environments on their Windows Operating Systems. In Windows 11, you can use Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 and Virtual Machine Platform for a stable, […]
Read guideAll Available Windows Features on Windows 11: They are built-in Tools, Programs, and Functions that comes with the Windows Operating Systems, and they enhances the capabilities of the OS. The Features ranges from System Utilities, Security Tools, Networking Services, Printing Services, Legacy Components, to Virtual Environments. These components are designed to enhance overall user experience, […]
Read guideEnable AD LDS Client using CMD: The Active Directory Lightweight Directory Tools for Client is a set of tools and libraries that enables a client computer to interact and manage AD LDS Instances. It provides the necessary components to connect to and utilize directory services hosted on an AD LDS server. It also supports Lightweight […]
Read guideEnable God Mode Folder on Windows 11: In Windows 11, there are many System Settings available. Some are in the Control Panel, some in the Windows Settings, some need to be accessed via the Start menu, some need to be accessed via commands using the Run, and more. What if all the crucial and essential […]
Read guideDelete and Rebuild Indexing Options Windows 11: Indexing is the process through which Windows 11 creates and maintains a catalog of files and data. This process makes searching faster and more efficient. Whenever we search for any files or folder in the Windows Search, sometimes, the search will be faster and sometimes it may take […]
Read guideEnable IIS using CMD: It is a web server developed by Microsoft for hosting Websites, Applications, and Services on the Windows OS. IIS provides seamless integration with Windows Server and the broader Microsoft ecosystem. Its reliability and widespread support make it a trusted platform for enterprise environments, offering the stability and performance required for critical […]
Read guideRequest Filtering in IIS is a security feature that allows administrators to control which HTTP requests the server processes. It helps protect the server from malicious requests and optimize its performance by filtering out potentially harmful requests. It is an optional feature and can be enabled via the Windows Feature of Windows 11 OS. In […]
Read guideIP Security on Windows 11 OS is a part of Internet Information Services and also an optional feature that refers to a set of configurations and features designed to control and secure access to a web server based on IP addresses. It allows administrators to define rules that permit or block specific IP addresses or […]
Read guideWindows Sandbox is a lightweight, virtualized environment that allows users to safely test applications, browse websites, and run potentially risky software in an isolated space. Each time Windows Sandbox is launched, it creates a new instance, and no data or changes are retained once the session is closed. It is a highly useful tool for […]
Read guideBasic Authentication in Internet Information Services on Windows 11 is a way to restrict access to web resources by prompting users for their username and password. However, it’s important to note that Basic Authentication transmits credentials in plaintext, so it’s best used with SSL/TLS to ensure data security. It’s been part of IIS and other […]
Read guideEnable Digest Authentication in IIS on Windows 11: It is based on the MD5 hashing algorithm, which ensures passwords aren’t sent in plaintext over the network. Instead, it transmits an encrypted hash, which helps prevent certain types of attacks, such as replay attacks. It is primarily used to authenticate clients on networks that don’t use […]
Read guideCentralized SSL Certificate Support for IIS-based Web Servers in Windows 11: The Centralized SSL Certificate Support (CSSC) feature in Internet Information Services is designed to organize the management of SSL/TLS certificates across multiple websites on a single server. This feature is particularly helpful for administrators who manage numerous SSL-secured sites and need a simpler way […]
Read guideEnable ASP in Windows 11: It enables support for Classic ASP (Active Server Pages), an older scripting language used to create dynamic web pages. You’ll need this feature if you’re working with older web applications built with Classic ASP, as modern versions of IIS don’t enable it by default. Classic ASP was popular in the […]
Read guideEnable ASP.NET 3.5 in Windows 11: If you are thinking why to enable this feature in Windows 11 as it is very old and outdated, you may be partially correct, however, there are a lot of legacy web apps or old business software developed with ASP.NET 3.5 and still running on the .NET 3.5 Framework. […]
Read guideEnable ASP.NET 4.8 on Windows 11: If you’re looking to host ASP.NET 4.8 applications on Windows 11, enabling support within Internet Information Services (IIS) is essential. IIS is Microsoft’s built-in web server, widely used for deploying Windows applications, websites, and services. By default, Windows 11 includes .NET Framework 4.8, the foundation required to run ASP.NET 4.8 applications, […]
Read guideEnable SMB Direct in Windows 11: Microsoft introduced an enterprise-level feature with SMB 3.0 in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. Regarding SMB Direct, the key qualities are High Performance and Low Latency Data Transfers making it a blessing for Windows 11 Professional, Server, and Enterprise Editions. Many data centers are running on Windows Servers, and […]
Read guideTracing in ASP.NET applications and failed request tracing in Windows 11 are diagnostic tools used to help identify and resolve performance or functional issues in web applications and their hosting environments. It helps in monitoring and troubleshooting web applications by logging detailed information about the requests processed by the application. It can track request timing, […]
Read guideISAPI Extensions in Windows 11: ISAPI Extensions enable dynamic web applications to interact more deeply with IIS, allowing customized handling of web requests, enhanced performance, and extended functionalities. Like ISAPI Filters, ISAPI Extensions are also a component of Internet Information Services. These components are still supported in Windows 11 for compatibility with legacy applications and […]
Read guideEnable ISAPI Filters in Windows 11: ISAPI is a set of Windows programming interfaces that allow developers to create high-performance web applications that run on an Internet Information Services (IIS) web server. It is commonly used for developing dynamic web content, such as generating HTML pages on the go and processing HTTP requests at the server level. ISAPI is the short form […]
Read guideDOT NET Extensibility 3.5 in Windows 11: It is a component of Internet Information Services that allows developers to create and register their own custom HTTP modules and handlers for web applications running on the .NET Framework 3.5. HTTP Modules are classes that can participate in the ASP.NET application’s request processing pipeline. On the other […]
Read guideDOT NET Extensibility 4.8 for Windows 11: The .NET Extensibility 4.8 feature in Windows 11 is a component that extends the capabilities of Internet Information Services (IIS), the web server platform in Windows. This feature specifically allows IIS to run web applications built on the .NET Framework 4.8, enabling applications that use .NET technologies like […]
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