This post covers implementing Windows Hello for Business in an environment managed by Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Intune such that CMMC/NIST requirements are satisfied. According to Microsoft in a blog post from February 12, 2021, Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) with certain configurations has all the capabilities to satisfy the multifactor authentication requirement of […]
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Fix RDP sessions freezing or black screen at logonFix RDP sessions freezing or black screen at logon
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Several causes for this issue exist, most famously the Windows 10 version 1809 & Windows 11 version 22H2 feature updates. Fix 1 This disables use of UDP on the client, forcing a TCP connection. In the client’s registry, go toHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTTerminal ServicesClient Create a new DWORD value named fClientDisableUDP with data of 1 Reboot the […]
Change a network category in WindowsChange a network category in Windows
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A network category can be important for several things, but usually for Windows firewall rules. To get the current network and its category, run the following in PowerShell: Get-NetConnectionProfile To change the location category, run this in an elevated PowerShell session using the network name returned from Get-NetConnectionProfile: Set-NetConnectionProfile -Name <network name> -NetworkCategory [Public | […]
Export & import printers in Windows using printbrm.exeExport & import printers in Windows using printbrm.exe
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Printers and their associated ports and drivers can be imported and exported using the Windows native tool printbrm.exe. It’s not included in the PATH environment variable and therefore must be run with explicit reference to its path. While it’s typically used for print servers, it can also be used on workstations. Important Printbrm.exe does not […]
Quick TipsQuick Tips
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Find various short tips spanning several areas. Each tip is a bit short for its own post, but may be expanded or incorporated into one.