Free IT Microsoft Tools

[Revolved101's iconRevolved101]

So I found these Microsoft Tools anyone in IT can test it to see how it works

Process Explorer

Process Explorer - Sysinternals

Find out what files, registry keys and other objects processes have open, which DLLs they have loaded, and more.

learn.microsoft.com

Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant

Running troubleshooters in Get Help | Microsoft Support

How to run the various troubleshooters within the Windows Get Help app.

support.microsoft.com

Windows Malicious Software Removal

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=9905

Microsoft Safety Scanner Download

Microsoft Safety Scanner Download - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Download Microsoft Safety Scanner to run a manual malware scan on Windows and reverse changes made by identified threats. See requirements and how to scan.

learn.microsoft.com

Microsoft Update Catalog Get update on Missing Windows Drivers for failed installations (Search KB)

Microsoft Update Catalog

TCPViewer

TCPView for Windows - Sysinternals

Active socket command-line viewer.

learn.microsoft.com

 

[Revolved101's iconRevolved101]

@Demon_Skeith or @Grungie have guys used this before?

 

[Grungie]

I’ve never had a need to use them

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Me either, I try to stay away from MS lol.

 

[Revolved101's iconRevolved101]

Me either, I try to stay away from MS lol.

Me too but sadly we use it lot for everyday life Windows 10, Windows Server Office 365, Exchange lol. I honestly thinking of moving to linux once Windows 10 expires

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Be nice if these tools would just make MS Surface docks work.

 

[Grungie]

Be nice if these tools would just make MS Surface docks work.

What issues are the docks causing?

 

[Demon_Skeith]

What issues are the docks causing?

Monitor stuttering, not charging, loss of internet randomly. Just lots of odd misc things.

 

[Grungie]

Monitor stuttering, not charging, loss of internet randomly. Just lots of odd misc things.

Our only issues were that we needed active display cables.

 

[DaBoss38]

The only one of these I have used was Process Explorer- Sysinternals, but will be sure to check out the other ones.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Our only issues were that we needed active display cables.

You mean mini display port cables/adapters?

 

[Grungie]

You mean mini display port cables/adapters?

Yeah, but the active ones work better, and also instead of using adapters get ones that have HDMI or DisplayPort on the other end.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Yeah, but the active ones work better, and also instead of using adapters get ones that have HDMI or DisplayPort on the other end.

What do you mean the active ones?

 

[Grungie]

What do you mean the active ones?

What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active DisplayPort Adapters?

Send DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort signals from a computer or other video source to a VGA, DVI or HDMI monitor - Learn more.

blog.tripplite.com

Nvm, I misremembered (I’m not the one who sets up the computer), we use adapters.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active DisplayPort Adapters?

Send DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort signals from a computer or other video source to a VGA, DVI or HDMI monitor - Learn more.

blog.tripplite.com

Nvm, I misremembered (I’m not the one who sets up the computer), we use adapters.

Tripp Lite is the bane of my existence these days with adapters.

 

[Grungie]

Tripp Lite is the bane of my existence these days with adapters.

I mostly know Tripp Lite for UPS and rack mounted power strips.