PowerShell
The latest PowerShell coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 Update Issues Triggered by Problematic WinAppSDK 1.6.2: Causes, Impact, and Resolution
Overview Starting November 12, 2024, Windows 10 users running version 22H2 began encountering significant problems when attempting to update or uninstall apps, including widely used software like...
ScubaGear: Free Open-Source Tool Audits Microsoft 365 Security Gaps
In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations using Microsoft 365 need robust tools to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Enter ScubaGear, an open-source...
Windows 11: 5 Ways to Create Local Accounts Without Microsoft Sign-In
Windows 11 offers multiple methods to create local user accounts, catering to both casual users and IT professionals. Whether you prefer graphical interfaces or command-line tools, Microsoft's latest...
PowerShell Guide: Automate Windows Audio Service Restarts and Monitoring
Managing audio services in Windows can be a repetitive task for IT administrators and power users. PowerShell provides powerful automation capabilities to streamline audio service management, saving...
Comprehensive Guide to Adding a Domain Controller Using PowerShell
Introduction Integrating a new Domain Controller (DC) into an existing Active Directory (AD) environment is a critical task for IT administrators. Utilizing PowerShell streamlines this process,...
How to Fix the Windows 11 24H2 System Tray Language Pack Glitch: A Complete User Guide
Understanding the Windows 11 24H2 Language Pack Glitch If you've recently updated to Windows 11 version 24H2, you might have noticed a peculiar issue cluttering your System Tray—language packs...
Microsoft Edge Can Be Removed via PowerShell, but Risks Breaking Windows Features
Microsoft Edge has become the default browser for Windows 10 and 11, but many users prefer alternatives like Chrome, Firefox, or Opera. While Microsoft makes Edge difficult to remove completely,...
Install XPS Viewer on Windows 11 via PowerShell in Under 2 Minutes
Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, comes with many built-in features, but some legacy tools like XPS Viewer aren't installed by default. XPS Viewer remains a useful application for...
Windows 11 Start Menu Now Lets You Disable Recommended Section for Cleaner Look
How to Remove the Recommended Section from Windows 11 Start Menu Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, introduced a visually fresh and functionally reimagined Start menu that immediately...
Windows 11 KB5053602 breaks OpenSSH service start on builds 22621.5039 and 22631.5039
Introduction As Windows 11 users progressed through 2024, the October Update brought with it a blend of performance improvements and frustrating issues — among the most notable being problems with...
Chris Titus Utility slashes Windows 11 bloatware, boosts speed and privacy
Windows 11 offers a sleek and modern interface, but it also comes with unnecessary bloatware and privacy concerns that can slow down your system. The Chris Titus Tech Utility is a powerful,...