Restart in task scheduler – Global Policy Object configuration

Often, when dealing with Windows devices in production, such as terminals on the factory floor, there may be a need for periodic restarts, such as nightly or weekly. The simplest way is to create a scheduled task that will restart the computer at a specified time. But what if we have a large number of computers? You…

Browser extension instalation via GPO

Today's post will be about autoinstallation of browser extensions uBlock origin and Privacy Badger viaGPO for Firefox, Edge and Chrome. We will use administration templates for GPO - known as ADMX. Maybe in the future will show you how to migrate this policy to Intune. Policy templates Policy creation Firefox Edge Chrome Policy templates In case in…

How to send mail in Outlook from different address

In case you have a few email accounts added in Outlook, by default you can send as first added account. I will show you how to in simply way configure additional addressess to be able to send as. By default field FROM is hidden and we need to make it visible. In order to do that lets…

How to view Windows activation key

Some time ago, activation key for windows was visible on the sticker which was on each PC or together with CD with OS installes. Nowadays, there is no stickers and product key is stored in BIOS. In some cases this way will be helpfull in case you will reinstall system because you dont need to search for…

How to stop windows service which is stuck at starting or stopping?

How to stop windows service which is stuck at starting or stopping?
Sometime I have problem with service which is in status "starting" or "stopping". Below I will show you how to resolve it without server restart. In most cases it should help. First, we have to determine service name of service which is hanged. The easiest way is checking it via services.msc and then check properties of service.…

How to read password of saved wifi network ?

How to read password of saved wifi network ?
I think you had situation you need to know password of some old wifi network you were connected some time ago. Below I will suggest you solution how to find it. It is possible to get a password by executing few commands in CMD or PS console. I aware that some of you possibly know this way…