Create a schedule task for Windows Defender definition update on Windows 8.1

Hourly

schtasks /create /tn "Defender Definition Update" /sc HOURLY /ru SYSTEM /rl HIGHEST /tr "'C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe' -SignatureUpdate -MMPC"

 

 

Every 4 hours

schtasks /create /tn "Defender Definition Update - every 4 hours" /sc HOURLY /mo 4 /st 00:00:00 /ru SYSTEM /rl HIGHEST /tr "'C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe' -SignatureUpdate -MMPC"

 

 

Reference:

http://superuser.com/questions/546030/scheduling-silent-hourly-windows-defender-definition-updates-using-task-schedule

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490996.aspx

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/mse-protect_updating/microsoft-security-essentials-update-faq/096ed345-2669-4143-9d45-d6ca0e03ac4f

http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-change-the-windows-defender-update-frequency/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Defender

http://securitygarden.blogspot.hk/2012/04/understanding-microsoft-anti-malware.html

http://grandstreamdreams.blogspot.hk/2013/11/microsoft-security-essentialsdefender.html

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/updating-microsoft-security-essentials-using-command-line/

http://fixitscripts.com/problems/microsoft-security-essentials-update-scan-script

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/heyscriptingguy/2010/05/16/hey-scripting-guy-weekend-scripter-scripting-microsoft-security-essentials/

https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/MSE-update-with-powershell-9aff38d1

https://www.winhelp.us/configure-windows-defender-in-windows-8.html

Create a schedule task for Windows Defender definition update on Windows 8.1

How to allow Windows 7 to save RDP password and also remote to Windows Server 2008 or above server?

1. On your Windows 7 client, click Start, input gpedit.msc in search bar, press Enter.

2. Navigate to Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Credentials Delegation.

3. On the right pane, double click “Allow Saved Credentials with NTLM-only Server Authentication”.

4. Click Enable. In the Show contents dialog box, click Add, type the name of remote computer(server) in this format: TERMSRV/*, then click OK.
 

5. On Server, go to Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Terminal Services\Remote Desktop Connection Client

• Prompt for credentials on the client computer – Disabled
• Do not allow passwords to be saved – Disabled

6. Run “gpupdate /force” on both side (Server and client)

 

Reference:

http://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Server/Q_26363489.html

http://www.remkoweijnen.nl/blog/2007/10/18/how-rdp-passwords-are-encrypted/

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/remote_desktop_password.html

http://www.oxid.it/ca_um/topics/remote_desktop_password_decoder.htm

http://superuser.com/questions/307776/are-saved-remote-desktop-credentials-secure-on-the-local-machine

https://naveensnayak.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/windows-7-remote-desktop-connection-save-credentials-not-working/

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/475ec46d-aafe-4040-a345-3dbcffeb9345/remote-desktop-wont-remember-credentials-on-windows-7

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/remote-desktop-connection-not-using-saved/13a17d84-b008-4767-95fb-b891e9e6bc66?auth=1

http://superuser.com/questions/604483/windows-7-remote-desktop-connection-save-credentials-not-working

How to allow Windows 7 to save RDP password and also remote to Windows Server 2008 or above server?

Using a PowerShell command to retrieve the OEM license Key (Windows 8/8.1/2012/2012R2)

(Get-WmiObject -query ‘select * from SoftwareLicensingService’).OA3xOriginalProductKey

Using a PowerShell command to retrieve the OEM license Key (Windows 8/8.1/2012/2012R2)

Where can I find the product key on a preinstalled version of Windows 8?

1. Go to http://rweverything.com/download/ and download RW-EVERYTHING.

2. Run it.

3. Click on the ACPI Table button at the top. After that click on the MSDM tab. Your BIOS's product key is at the bottom like the following:

Reference: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8/Where-can-I-find-the-product-key-on-a-preinstalled-version-of/td-p/931681/page/2

Where can I find the product key on a preinstalled version of Windows 8?

Virtual wifi hotspot Win7/Win8

Instead of using Windows 7/8 built in feature to create Virtual WiFi Hotspot feature, there are other freeware Virtual WiFi Hotspot

http://virtualwifihotspot.codeplex.com/ will able to turn your machine (which is equipped WLAN card/connection) into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Users can wirelessly share any internet connection (Wifi, LAN, Cable Modem, Dial-up, Cellular, etc.) with any Wifi device (Laptop, Smart Phone, iPod Touch, iPhone, Android Phone, Zune, Netbook, wireless printer, etc.)

 

 

Virtual wifi hotspot Win7/Win8

Acer v5-571g Atheros wifi driver bugs on Windows 8

The Atheros wifi driver version 10.0.0.218 which is come from “Acer live update” for Windows 8 Pro (x64) seems to be got some bug when running in a hidden SSID and 5GHz environment. It cannot reconnect after the computer resume from sleep.

The workaround solution is download the “10.0.0.217.v3” from http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/drivers

Reference: The laptop have been already update to the BIOS 1.20

Acer v5-571g Atheros wifi driver bugs on Windows 8

Using Windows 8 modern UI (Metro UI) mail apps to connect to Exchange Server 2003 EAS

There are some screenshot about the email inbox, calendar and meeting item:

Using Windows 8 modern UI (Metro UI) mail apps to connect to Exchange Server 2003 EAS

Brother HL 2140 Windows 8 Printer Driver for USB-Network Print server

If you connect your Brother HL 2140 to a USB-Network Print server, and add this printer by using adding network printer method.

You will ask for install a driver, you can download the following driver:

http://download.brother.com/welcome/dlf004108/Y07C_C1-inst-win7-A2-enus.EXE

And run this exe file to unzip (But do not execute the setup.exe, once the unzip is complete)

Then, use broswe to the “install\usa\PCL\Win7_64” (For 64bits Windows 8) or “install\usa\PCL\Win7” (For 32bits Windows 8) for install the driver.

Brother HL 2140 Windows 8 Printer Driver for USB-Network Print server

Windows 8 official Theme Collection (28-Oct-2012)

Nightfall and Starlight panoramic theme
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/1/C019CDBC-7CD9-4008-BE5D-1C5F5DCD8DAE/NightfallStarlightPanoramic.deskthemepack

Forests Panoramic
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/1/C019CDBC-7CD9-4008-BE5D-1C5F5DCD8DAE/PanoramicForests.deskthemepack

Horizons Panoramic
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/1/C019CDBC-7CD9-4008-BE5D-1C5F5DCD8DAE/PanoramicHorizons.deskthemepack

Cityscapes Panoramic
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/1/C019CDBC-7CD9-4008-BE5D-1C5F5DCD8DAE/PanoramicCityscapes.deskthemepack

Bridges Panoramic
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/1/C019CDBC-7CD9-4008-BE5D-1C5F5DCD8DAE/PanoramicBridges.deskthemepack

Waves Panoramic
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/1/C019CDBC-7CD9-4008-BE5D-1C5F5DCD8DAE/PanoramicWaves.deskthemepack

Mountains Panoramic
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/1/C019CDBC-7CD9-4008-BE5D-1C5F5DCD8DAE/PanoramicMountains.deskthemepack

Reference:
http://news.cnblogs.com/n/161557/
http://www.techbang.com/posts/8585-download-windows-8-official-theme-9-3840-x-1200-wide-resolution-high-definition-beauty

Windows 8 official Theme Collection (28-Oct-2012)

How to make a 10.1” netbook support Windows 8 Metro UI?

If your netbook is 10.1”, it’s max. display resolution is 1024 x 600. You will not able to use the Metro UI since the Metro UI need at least 1024 x 768 resolution.

We will able to solve this problem if your notebook is support Windows 7.

Step 1: Go to “CMD”, then enter “regedit”

Step 2: Search the key “Disply1_DownScalingSupported” and change it to “1”.

Step 3: Reboot the machine.

Step 4: You will got the two new resolution “1024 x 768” and “1152 x 864”

Reference:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1265544.html

http://www.netbooklive.com/how-to-get-better-resolution-on-your-standard-10-inch-netbook-2772/

http://gdgt.com/question/is-there-any-way-to-get-metro-apps-running-on-windows-8-with-a-1024x600-resolution-g45/#post-id-130747

How to make a 10.1” netbook support Windows 8 Metro UI?