Know thy SELF…

Windows has a special security principal know as SELF (also Principal Self and NT AUTHORITYSELF). Here’s the definition of SELF from KB243330: SID: S-1-5-10 Name: Principal Self Description: A placeholder in an inheritable ACE on an account object or group object in Active Directory. When the ACE is inherited, the system replaces this SID with …

The Windows Server 2008 DNS Server Global Query Block list

Event logged in the DNS Server log when a query is received for a name that exists in an authoritative zone, but is also on the global query block list: EventID : 7600 MachineName : lab-dc1.lab.net EntryType : Warning Message : The global query block list is a feature that prevents attacks on your network …

How to reset the Windows Recycle Bin

Sometimes the Recycle Bin of a partition/volume can become corrupted. When it does it prevents you from deleting files or takes up space that cannot be reclaimed by emptying the Recycle Bin, or both. To reset the Recycle Bin for a particular volume or partition, start up a command prompt with Administrative privileges and delete …

What I do when I prepare to reinstall my computer or move to a new one

Make a manual copy of my entire profile. See instructions on how here. Export my favorites, feeds and cookies using IE’s Export function. Export all my certificates. Retrieve my product key if reinstalling the same computer or moving license to another computer. Key finders here. Copy folder that are outside of the profile, e.g.. c:Apps.