Change SQL default database location

A default installation of SQL puts your data, logs, and backup directories on the C: drive.  I prefer to have my SQL data and logs on different drives, and not on the same drive the OS is on. Follow these steps to change the default database file locations for your...
PowerShell Security Warning

PowerShell Security Warning

You may get the following security warning in Powershell even though you have your execution policy set to unrestricted.   Security warning Run only scripts that you trust. While scripts from the internet can be useful, this script can potentially harm your computer....

Hypervisor Breaks after replacing HDD with SSD

When you replace a bootable HDD with a bootable SSD, your boot configuration may not get copied over.  The default boot configuration may not load hypervisor.   You will get this error from Hyper-V Manager when attempting to start a Hyper-V machine: An error occurred...
Turn off Reading Mode in Word 2013

Turn off Reading Mode in Word 2013

I prefer to use Word without the reading view.  It is easy to turn off. Open word and select File/Options/General.  Deselect “Open e-mail attachments and other uneditable files in reading view,” then select OK Similarly, you can disable protected mode....
Restart a Windows 2008 R2 server via Task Scheduler

Restart a Windows 2008 R2 server via Task Scheduler

There are many reasons you may need to restart a server via task scheduler.  My favorite reason is so I can reboot the server after patching without having to work late.  🙂 This example will restart a server every morning at 6:00 AM Monday through Friday, but will not...