The Old New Thing

“Stop sharing this folder” is not the same as “Never share this folder”

November 7, 2023 Nov 7, 2023 11/7/23

Raymond Chen

It stops sharing the folder, but that doesn't prevent you from starting it again.

How does Explorer calculate the “Date” of a file?

September 21, 2023 Sep 21, 2023 09/21/23

Raymond Chen

Mapping the generic concept to specific file types.

When documentation cautions that something may not happen, that suggests that it normally does happen

September 5, 2023 Sep 5, 2023 09/5/23

Raymond Chen

Reading between the lines.

SIDs are really just another a fancy way of creating unique IDs in a decentralized way

June 13, 2023 Jun 13, 2023 06/13/23

Raymond Chen

Keeping them from colliding with each other.

How can I make WiFi passwords per-user rather than per-system?

June 6, 2023 Jun 6, 2023 06/6/23

Raymond Chen

A little-known system configuration setting.

How do I change the directory Windows uses for user profiles? revisited

May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023 05/30/23

Raymond Chen

You can still do it, but it's not really supported.

Why can’t I print when I boot Windows into audit mode?

December 27, 2022 Dec 27, 2022 12/27/22

Raymond Chen

It's not all there.

Why doesn’t the BitLocker wizard let me save the BitLocker key on an encrypted drive?

December 20, 2022 Dec 20, 2022 12/20/22

Raymond Chen

Don't lock your keys in the car.

Trouble connecting to Web sites and services because of certificate errors? Check if you’re being held captive

December 6, 2022 Dec 6, 2022 12/6/22

Raymond Chen

There's a man in the middle.

How does Windows decide whether your computer has limited or full Internet access?

November 15, 2022 Nov 15, 2022 11/15/22

Raymond Chen

Looking for special servers.