Erik Moreau

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Keeping your Sysinternals Tools up 2 date

Sysinternals Tools are the must have toolset for any IT-Pro keeping them up2date got a lot easier on Windows 10 and 11 since they were added to the Windows Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P7KNL5RWT25 The entire suite always up to date & at your fingertips: Great for local use, if you want to take the files to another …

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Catching Malware Like Pro – Part 2

In part 1 I wrote about the use of multiple engines at once for 1 file, now let’s see how to quickly check a device for malware using the same technology. The VirusTotal service has an api interface & can be used scripted. Sysinternals a must have toolset for every ITPro has integrated the service …

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Catching Malware Like Pro – Part 1

Most IT-Pro’s I talk to on this topic have the same answer when it comes to catching a possible virus on a machine. Important steps to take: Remove the device from the corp network Scan the device with the ‘favorite’ antivirus product If the step above fails to find it, use another antivirus/antimalware product ….. …

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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610

Hi all, last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610 to the Dev and Beta Channels. The watermark on the desktop is gone, looks like this build is nearing completion, After waiting 2 weeks for a new build this one flees very smooth & fast Ongoing testing of Smart App Control shows possible installed …

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Windows Insider Webcast April 2022

Windows Insiders, join us for the LIVE Webcast Tuesday, April 26, at 10am Pacific Time / 5pm UTC. We’ll talk about Windows Task Manager and discuss recent Windows Insider Preview Builds. https://t.co/IyUn0lFO0x #WIPWebcast pic.twitter.com/VThkJgODwm — Windows Insider Program (@windowsinsider) April 25, 2022 > Download Reminder <

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598

Hi all, Last Wednesday Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598 to the Dev and Beta Channels. New ISO’s have been released for this build at https://aka.ms/wipiso Upgrades went fine here, a few devices showed overlapping taskbar icons with the systray after undocking Ongoing testing of Smart App Control results in multiple devices not working after …

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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593

Hi all, last Wednesday after a week with no build, Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593 to the Dev and Beta Channels. Sooth upgrades here, the older hardware seemed to get stuck at 86% with the spinning circle forzen for a while but just waiting for a bit turned out fine. I’ve been actively testing …

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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22581

Hello all, last Wednesday Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22581 to the Dev and Beta Channels. Yes, both channels got the new build, this is the moment where you can choose to switch between Dev & Beta channel again, users on Dev that want to take it slower can now flip the switch without reinstalling …

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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579

Hi all, last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579 to the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 22579 Exclude USB removable drives from encryption We are introducing a new policy so that IT administrators can exclude USB removable drives from BitLocker encryption. This will solve the problem of automatic or accidental encryption of …

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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22572

Hi All, last Wednesday Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22572 to the Dev Channel. New BugBash announced 16th-22nd of March Windows Key + X no longer crashes explorer, the ‘admin menu’ is back ! 🍾🎉🥂 Got a Greenscreen 1x on the 1st day during a Teams call (FeedbackHub: https://aka.ms/AAg8s5f) What’s new in Build 22572 Microsoft …

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