Manually Remove Exchange
Feb04

Manually Remove Exchange

Manually Remove Exchange KB ID 0001907 Problem There are several reasons why you might want to manually remove Exchange from Active Directory, for example. Failed or Offline Exchange Server: If the Exchange Server is not starting, (or is completely offline), it might be necessary to remove it manually to clean up the environment. Incomplete Uninstallation: Sometimes, the uninstallation doesn’t complete properly, leaving behind...

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PowerShell DNS Records (Creating)
Feb03

PowerShell DNS Records (Creating)

 PowerShell DNS KB ID 0001906 Problem You can use PowerShell to create DNS records in a Windows environment, this is typically on a Windows Server OS, that is running DNS services. Below are some  methods (depending on whether you’re managing an Active Directory-integrated DNS zone or a standalone DNS server) to do this. Solution PowerShell DNS: Creating an A Record (Host Record) To add an A record (IPv4 address) to a DNS zone,...

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Windows Server 2025 Compression Options
Jan28

Windows Server 2025 Compression Options

2025 Compression KB ID 0001905 Problem In Windows server 2025, you may see there are some more ‘compression’ options. In previous versions of Windows server we simply had Send to > Compressed (Zippped) Folder. As you can see above we now have options for ZIP, 7z, and TAR File. Solution : 2025 Compression ZIP Files The .zip file format is one of the most common archive formats in the world, widely used for compressing...

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Can I delete Windows.old?
Jan27

Can I delete Windows.old?

Can I delete Windows.old KB ID 0001904 Problem The Windows.old folder is generated when you reinstall or upgrade Windows without formatting the drive. Here are some scenarios that would have create it. Upgrading Windows: When you upgrade to a newer version of Windows (e.g., from Windows 10 to Windows 11), the system creates the Windows.old folder to back up your previous installation. This allows you to roll back to the earlier...

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Logging Powershell Execution
Jan13

Logging Powershell Execution

Logging PowerShell KB ID 0001903 Problem Monitoring PowerShell execution, (especially on critical servers like domain controllers), is essential for detecting potential malicious activity. PowerShell activities generate specific Event IDs in the Windows Event Log. Solution : Logging Powershell The following Event IDs are logged connected to PowerShell execution. Command Line Auditing: Event ID 800 (Microsoft-Windows-Sysmon/Operational...

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