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For questions not specific to a single version of Microsoft Windows. Otherwise, use a more specific tag such as [windows-7], [windows-10] or [windows-11].
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Does change of password require re-encryption whole partition in BitLocker?
My understanding is that it would not require a re-encryption. The password simply provides access to the encryption key. When you change your password it won't change the encryption key, simply the …
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How can I migrate a VMWare image from my PC to OSX VMWare Fusion?
I would recommend exporting the VM in Windows as an OVA or OVF. This is a container format that holds all the settings and data. …
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Backup - Windows, Linux, Encrypted, Network
Crashplan works on Windows, Mac, Linux, encrypts the data, keeps incremental backups, and even does deduplication and compression. …
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Windows XP/7/8 software installation automation
Its a relatively new program that creates a package management system for Windows. Install firefox is as simple as running cinst firefox. Where "cinst" is chocolatey install. …
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How to shutdown the computer when a USB is attached?
With that disclaimer out of the way, Windows Scheduler would be the easiest way to accomplish this. … Write a little batch script that shuts down the computer:
@echo off
shutdown \p
And set a scheduled task using Windows Scheduler to run that batch script every time a USB device is inserted. …
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I've got a row of laptops that I would like to be identical
You'll then have to update the Windows Key manually on each machine, but that's it. …
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Accurate drive backup or file/folder synchronization that maintains metadata
I would recommend Crashplan for any backup solution. Crashplan can make incremental backups so you can restore any file from any data. It should also maintain meta data and it's free. It should be …
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How can I start/stop a Windows Service through a Linux bash script?
I would have the SSH script start a powershell script. Powershell is able to elevate itself and then start stop services, and check their status.
Some pseudo code:
ssh user@server powershell.bat
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Why do some Operating systems require reboots for certain tasks? [duplicate]
Windows always requires a reboot after updates or big programs are installed. Linux generally does not require reboots but occasionally does. …
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How to get Windows Update to also update installed MS programs and not only the operating sy...
Windows update does offer some functionality in that regard. In the Windows Update dialog box, click Find out more under Get updates for other Microsoft products. … They are essentially package managers for Windows. I use them to update Windows, and all my other programs on a regular basis. …
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Adding multiple iso's to a pen-drive
I use a Zalman external enclosure that supports CD Drive virtualization. This is a superior solution than the yumi-multiboot-usb-creator because the ISO files don't need to be mangled in any way.
Ju …
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