Hash rules are rules created in group policy that analyze software. It considers the “footprint” of software to recognize it. This means that if the program is renamed, it will still be recognized. Renaming the software is an old trick used by people who write viruses. these hash rules in Group Policy can be used [...]

this tutorial shows how to block USB drives by local group policy. This GPO setting was first available on Windows Vista. I perform this on Windows 7. Group Policy objects are only available to the professional and ultimate versions of Windows 7. These flash drives, also called thumb drives, pose a security threat to many [...]

Previous Versions, a feature available since Windows Vista, will recover old versions of folders on a computer making it possible to save deleted files and files removed from the recycle bin. This can also recover previous versions of files that have since been edited. This software feature was first introduced in Server 2003 as Shadow [...]

Ninite is a website that allows the installation of several programs with one installer. It will automatically remove any adware that typically comes with these installers. They have an extremely extensive list of software that they can install and are always open to suggestions. Ninite is free for the home user, but expects payment to [...]

This howto video shows that Windows Easy Transfer is a program introduced with Microsoft Windows Vista. It was used to transfer files and settings from Windows XP to Windows Vista. the transfer methods include transfer via removable drive, network drive, or a USB cable. Windows Easy Transfer WILL NOT transfer programs. It will also not [...]

IIS (Internet Information Services) is Microsoft’s way of hosting web pages. you can use it to host intranet or internet websites. However due to licensing restrictions these should not be heavy traffic sites. Microsoft limits the connections allowed. IIS is available on… Vista Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise XP Pro and Media Center Edition. 2000 Pro [...]