Fixing Adobe as Default–Again if needed.
We are not sure what is causing this issue, but sometimes a browser such as Chrome or Edge will take over and become to default reader for Adobe files. This is not helpful for many reasons for our school district. The following will explain how to fix this issue. Email this page
Print Jobs Going to Suspend Mode
We had an issue with the HS Copier when we created the new print queue over the network. When the jobs were sent to the copier to print, they would automatically go into “suspend” mode, and you had to click a button on the copier. It was requesting that the paper be changed. Email this […]
Removing User Profiles Manually
If you need to remove a user profile manually, the following procedure is hidden within the Windows 10 operating system. Email this page
Using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) replaces the KMS Server in regards to keep track and installing product keys and activation the workstations on the network. This post will discus in detail on how to add a workstation from the network and how to activate the Microsoft license from the VAMT program. Email this page
Bulk Creation of Accounts Using PowerShell
With the introduction of the new server and domain, we had to come up with a new procedure for the bulk creation of the accounts. No longer is it as simple as using a .bat script and creating the account, creating the directory, setting the ownership, and then adding them to a group. Now, we […]
FM Audit Moved to TPAW-02
FMAudit is a utility that is used by our printer and copier vendors that is used to monitor our printings and supplies on the network on a regular basis. Email this page
Secondary (Backup) DNS Servers
We now have Secondary DNS Servers on “ALL” of the domain controllers within the new TIGERDEN active directory structure. I began to research how to install this and set this up; however, this was either done automatically when installing the Active Directory OR when I turned on this setting on the main server. Email this […]
Domain Level Shares (DFS)
With DFS (Distributed File System) on Server 2016, you can created domain level shares that is replicated across multiple servers. This accomplishes two very important things. First, there is a backup copy of the same data on two physical servers automatically, and second, it will speed up the network access since the client will contact […]
Using LPD Command to obtain LPAD Information
You can view many different items using the LDP command. This is the information that LPAD uses when it connects to the Active Directory; however, it will also help you with other items such as copying specific DC/OU information when you need it for other configurations. Email this page
Adding URL Shortcuts to the Start Menu via GPO
One of the assets that our district lacks is software that is installed on the Windows 10 workstations. This is due to the fact that they district has moved over to be a Google District and most of the software that is used are apps that are within the G-suite. With this in mind, we […]