windows¶

exclude a folder from indexing¶

indexing options -> modify

exclude a exe from anti-malware¶

win + i -> update & security -> windows security -> virus & threat protection -> exclusions -> MsMpEng.exe

Change PWD in remote machine¶

when remote to that machine using CRTL+ALT+END to change your password

enable remote access for an account¶

Add Remote Desktop Users in Local Users and Groups: lusrmgr.msc\ groups: remote desktop users, add

explorer.exe eats memory¶

3rd party Explorer shell extensions are the normal cause. There are utilities like ShellEXView to track these down.

On a File Explorer Window if you click: File -> "Change Folder and Search Options", there's a checkbox in "Adbanced settings" called "Launch Folder Windows in a separate process" - that may limit any memory leaks to the Video folder windows.

Check for administrator rights using Command Prompt¶

net user [username]

Computer Management -> user and groups

ring-fence network folder¶

note we do this through group membership though and windows only refreshes that on login (ie you may need to log out and in to get access back).

remote desk setting¶

run mstsc. Click Show Options and select Advanced. Click Settings and select Use these RD Gateway server settings and enter exchange.rxxcxx.com.au as the server name. Other settings can be left as default, but you may want to check “Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer” on this dialog as well to avoid another prompt.

Change remote machine password¶

Press CRTL+ALT+END

check cpu cores¶

msinfo32