When I tried to turn on the .NET 3.5 Framework in my Windows 8 box, it returned me this error code – 0x800F0906 Per KB2734782, the metadata for features on demand are included in Windows 8, but the binaries and other associated files are not. So Windows by default tries to download it from Windows … Continue reading Turn on .NET 3.5 in Windows 8
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Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcut
Finally, I have the time to install Windows 8 on my desktop. As a keyboard shortcut lover, the first thing I learned is how to use the key combinations in Windows 8. Windows logo key +start typing : Search your PCWindows logo key +C: Open the charms/ In an app, open the commands for the … Continue reading Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcut
MS Technical White Paper: Managing Windows 7 and Windows 8 Side-by-Side
This white paper discusses the planning, line-of-business application compatibility, imaging, security, and backend system considerations and experiences of the Microsoft IT team when managing desktop and laptop machines running Windows 8 and Windows 7 within the same corporate network. Many of the techniques and best practices described in this paper can be employed by other … Continue reading MS Technical White Paper: Managing Windows 7 and Windows 8 Side-by-Side
Puppet for Windows: Remote Execution
In this example, I am going to use Puppet to: - Create a Windows user and add it to the RDP group. - Add Web Server role. - Install McAfee VSE8.8. Before Following things need to done: 1) Install the Puppet agent in Windows, detailed instruction can be found here. 2) Create a batch script … Continue reading Puppet for Windows: Remote Execution
Delete an open file in Windows
Besides using Unlocker, there is another way (Process Explorer) to delete an open file in Windows. Here is my example: 1) The system tells me the Track_3.pdf can not be deleted as it is being used. 2) Launch the Process Explorer then search the file name, then click the search result. 3) Right click the … Continue reading Delete an open file in Windows