Microsoft Windows ADK is a collection of tools that you can combine to prepare, assess and launch image-based large-scale Windows deployments. These tools are also used to test the operating system’s quality and performance, as well as the applications running on it. The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit was earlier known as the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). Windows ADK can be deployed on a broad range of devices, such as desktops, notebooks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, etc....

ESD files are compressed and encrypted versions of WIM files and need to be decrypted before you can view and use the content within. Unlike ISO files, Windows does not natively support ESD files, and thus cannot be mounted. A few methods are using which you can convert an ESD file into an ISO file so that they could be used easily. How to Converd ESD File to ISO Using DISM++ Dism++ is a tool that gives a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to the Windows DISM utility....

You can enable it from Optional Features. Beside that, this service can be enabled through Windows Features. Just select windows option and Type “Turn Windows features on and off”. Then Select Internet Information Services. You will be asked to restart the system to finish installing request. How to check installed version of IIS in Windows? You can check IIS version using several different ways. Choose the method you are comfortable with....

With advancements and new features in the Windows 11 OS, Microsoft is adding more apps and tools for user convenience. However, the average user rarely uses much of the software found within the OS. With that, you can remove the bloatware on your Windows PC. There are several methods for doing so, all of which are discussed in this post. But before we dig into that, let us discuss what can and cannot be removed....

Let’s go through the list of services that provide laptop tracking services. You can choose the one that best fits your case and scenario. PreyProject This is a multi-platform software which is supported on Mac, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu and android. its geo-location helps you in locating your device. First you need to download the software. Download PreyProject from here After downloading, open the program, you will have to create a Prey account, then login to your account and register your device/laptop to that account for remote access....

The easiest tool that can be used to check computer or laptop hardware in Windows is the built-in Windows System Information Tool. If you go to Run –> msinfo32, this will show basic details about the hardware installed on your computer. You can also use the device manager to see the devices installed on your computer. Also this may seem overwhelming, this detail is quite basic. Let’s discuss some tools that will tell you more about your computer....

In Windows 10, users can easily access the Task Manager by right-clicking on the Taskbar.Access Task Manager through Taskbar in Windows 10 However, this feature has not been carried forward to Windows 11. Instead, all you see is the “Taskbar Settings” option when you right-click on the Taskbar. Not to worry! There are still several methods to access the Task Manager in Windows 11. Choose your pic from the methods listed below, and use the one which seems more convenient....

This release does not bring any new features to the operating system, as they are much likely anticipated with the release of Windows 11 22H2. However, it does bring along a lot of fixes you probably didn’t know you needed. It also addresses several security vulnerabilities that keep your system safe from external exploitation. That said, as with any cumulative update, there are still some known issues that may need addressing in future flights....

Visual Studio Online allows you to connect your project with the developers, testers and stakeholders. With the online version, you can create environment for your team that may include Team Foundation Server or GIT repositories. You can even connect to the Eclipse and XCode development tools using Visual Studio Online. It lets you create and store your code, backlog and test details of any project in the cloud. It comes with five free Basic Users and includes shared monthly resources for build and load testing....

Microsoft has made it easy for Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge users to create Progressive Web Apps for their favorite websites, including YouTube and Facebook. We have already discussed how to install the YouTube application designed for Xbox on your Windows 10 computer. However, it had certain limitations, such as not registering the click and movements of the mouse. This article discusses how you can create a dedicated application for any website on your computer running Windows 10, including YouTube!...

With Preview 6, Microsoft has made improvements to the following areas: Type convertersJSON contract customizationSystem.Formats.Tar API updatesConstraints to .NET template authoringPerformance enhancements in the CodeGen area You can download and install .NET 7 Preview 6 on your compatible devices using the direct download links shared below. .NET 7 can be installed on the following platforms: WindowsLinuxMacOS .NET 7 Preview 6 has been tested with Visual Studio 17.3 Preview 3, thus Microsoft recommends that you use it with preview channel releases of Visual Studio only to avoid compatibility conflicts....

Chrome 86 has new features that make the user experience even better than it already was while focusing on security protocols. Chrome users are now more secure through unverified HTTP forms and automatic notifications for compromised passwords from the saved passwords in Chrome. The Chrome 86 now has a tab throttling feature which was postponed from version 85, along with other security updates. Moreover, Google has improved its focus highlighting in the new version of Chrome, making it easier on the user’s eyes....

This update introduces a number of fixes and improvements to your operating system and upgrades its build to 19042.844. What’s new in KB4601382 (19042.844) for v20H2 The update package KB4601382 does not add any new features to Windows, only some enhancements to existing features. The update, however, fixes a lot of new issues discovered during testing. Here is a list of what was improved on this new release: Internet Explorer 11 has been updated to include a fix for a memory leak associated with a Chinese language pack....

If you are looking for Microsoft Exchange server to download, then here are the list of all versions, their features, and download links. You can download your required version easily as all links are direct download links provided by Microsoft. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 The new capabilities of Exchange Server 2007 deliver the advanced protection your company demands, the anywhere access your people want, and the operational efficiency you need....

WindowsMacLinuxAndroidiOS If you are using any of the above platforms, you can download and install Mozilla Firefox 87 using the links provided down below. This release primarily focuses on user privacy proper website loading even in private mode. A new feature known as SmartBlock will reduce website breakage when users will be browsing in private mode and with Strict Enhanced Tracking Protection enabled. Moreover, the new default HTTP Referrer policy will trim the path and query string information to ensure that websites do not accidentally leak any sensitive user information....

Since it is a preview version, it is only meant for testing, so that the public is ready for any changes that may impact their work before the final version is released. That being said, we strongly recommend you do not install it in any live/production environment. If you already have a stable version of Windows PowerShell running on your machine, installing the preview version will not affect it, and both could run simultaneously....

Like an IP address guides traffic between different devices over the internet, a port defines which application or service the data is intended for, once it reaches (or leaves) a device. There can be occasions when a network admin or even a simple user would need to know which port or ports are being used by a specific application or vice versa. As a gamer, there are instances when you must use port forwarding on your router to reduce latency between the game and its servers....

However, these updates can be paused using different methods. One of these methods includes pausing an update through the Windows Update Settings page. But what if you find the option grayed out?Pause updates option grayed out This method is ideal if you want to pause Windows updates for 7 to 35 days. However, the option to do so may be grayed out due to an organizational policy of which your PC is part of or a misconfiguration of a Group Policy or Windows Registry....

As with every electronic device, hard drives tend to fail due to their age or wear and tear, losing your data forever. It would be to your advantage to know how long your hard drive(s) will last, so you can migrate your data to another drive, replace them in time, and save your data. This is why modern hard drives have a feature named S.M.A.R.T, or SMART, which is an acronym for “Self-Monitoring-Analysis and Reporting Technology....

If you need more space, you can either delete the shadow copies or disable the service to make more space available to you in the partition. Let’s discuss when and how to enable or disable system protection (Volume Shadow Copy). What is Shadow Copy? As the name implies, Shadow Copy is a backup copy of the original file or folder which is copied even when the file is in use....