Windows update service utilizing high CPU and memory
We had a major issue where, all of a sudden, many computers running Windows 7 had an issue with the windows update service utilizing high CPU and memory. The problem started to become serious...
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Access denied on USB devices
The other day, my daughter called me from her college dorm. All of a sudden, her roommate couldn’t connect her USB flash drive to her HP laptop. The error message she was receiving was...
Trust Relationship between Workstation and Primary Domain failed
I can pretty much guarantee that if you work in a Windows Active Directory environment, you’ve probably had support calls from your users stating they cannot log into their computers because of the following error message,...
Visual effects changes not saving in Windows 7
Ran into a weird issue where visual effects changes were not saving in Windows 7 after a reboot. Apparently, if you use the following steps to make changes to the Visual Effects tab in...
WINSXS folder cleanup
Ever since the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft began storing windows updates in a folder named Winsxs. Many of us can remember with XP and Windows Server 2003 when the Windows updates were stored...
Create Windows 7 User Profile using RUNAS
You may find yourself in a tight spot where you need to create a Windows 7 user profile, for one reason or another, on a computer with limited network connectivity. A Windows 7 profile...
SCNotification.exe–This application could not be started
The dreaded SCNotification.exe error! Everyone who has SCCM implemented in their environment has run into this annoying issue at one time or another. There are several things that can cause this error. The scnotification...
Share Desktop remotely with Windows 7
Share your desktop remotely with Windows 7 using Windows Remote Assistance. WRA is a great utility to use when you need to connect to someone’s computer or have them connect to your computer and share...
How to change the Windows 7 logon background
Bored of that light blue Windows 7 logon background? Do you wish you could display your own background image at the logon screen? Well, it is very easy to do so in Windows 7....
Removing Fake Windows 7 Antivirus Malware
If you’ve ever received the fake Windows 7 Anti-Virus Spyware, then you know how frustrating it can be. This malicious piece of code will reek havoc on your computer and has duped many unsuspecting...
Recreate Windows 7 User Profile
Once in a while you may need to delete the current user profile and recreate a new Windows 7 user profile on your PC in order to get rid of a deeply rooted malicious...
UAC – What is it and why should you care?
UAC is an acronym for User Account Control. This a security component first introduced in Windows Vista that prompts a non-administrative user account for an administrator’s account and password in order to run a...