In this post I’ll suggest some tips on how to optimize your Windows operating system for maximum performance with SSDs.
1) AHCI Mode
You have to enter the BIOS setup and change the SATA controller mode to AHCI.
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Tag Archives: Windows 2008
Volume Shadow Copies: Unable to restore from Shadow Copy due to long filename
In a server Windows 2008/2012 can happen we have shadow copy enabled, and attempting to restore a file from shadow copy gave the following error.
“The source file name(s) are larger than is supported by the file system. Try moving to a location which has a shorter path name, or try renaming to shorter name(s) before attempting this operation.”
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How to rename a Domain Controller in Windows 2008
In some cases in the real sysadmin world you have to rename an AD Server Hostname. In this post I’ll show all steps involved in this process.
Att.: Domain Controllers configured as a Certificate Authority (CA) cannot be renamed.
Check Active Directory domain and forest functional levels
The domain and forest functional levels must be at least Windows 2003 to change the domanin controller name.
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How to diff two folders in windows without using any software
It is not so difficult to get the diff between two folders in windows without using any software ad-hoc. Continue reading