Author: Henny Staas

  • Using Check disk

    Views: 0In this post, using Check disk, we will find out how to start CHKDSK. We also take a closer look at some of the parameters we can use with this command. Finally we take a look at the results. But, before you run Check disk, read my previous post here to see what problems…

  • Running Check Disk

    Views: 0Running Check Disk is a simple yet powerful way to maintain the health of your hard drive and ensure the stability and performance of your Windows system. Regular use of this utility can prevent data loss, improve system performance, and extend the life of your hard drive, making it an essential part of your…

  • Software for Portfolio Management I

    Views: 0This is an introduction to Software for Portfolio Management part 1. Let us imagine that you work as a consultant for a software company. You are selling software for Portfolio Management. At one moment there is a conflict between the client and your company. You say yes, the client says no. Now, who is…

  • Using SFC

    Views: 1In my previous blog, which you can find here, I discussed the DISM command. In this post, using SFC, I discuss a related command, the System File Checker. This is available in Windows 11 and other versions of Windows. It allows you to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files.Let´s start. What…

  • Banking / investment software

    Views: 18In this post I want to talk about banking / investment software used in the private banking and investment industry, called portfolio management software. Before I left this industry I looked around what software companies and solutions were available. This was primarily as a backup plan in case our own software provider would get…

  • Using DISM

    Views: 4Using DISM, the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool in Windows 11. This is a powerful command-line utility tr service and prepare Windows images. It is a versatile tool often used by IT professionals and system administrators for various tasks related to the deployment and maintenance of Windows operating systems. Let us dive into…

  • Working with 7-zip

    Views: 11In my previous post, link, we discussed the first part of the 7-zip “add to archive” options. In this post, working with 7-zip, we discuss the remaining options available to compress and encrypt files and folders. At the end of this post we take a look at how the compression works. Let us continue…

  • Using 7-zip

    Views: 8In my previous posts we discussed the installation of 7-zip link and the 7-zip File Manager link. Now it is time to take a look at the first part of the options we have when we add a file or folder to an archive. Let us start. Compress a file First we need to…

  • Using 7-zip File Manager

    Views: 8Welcome to using 7-zip File Manager. In my last blog, that you can find here, I discussed a lot of the options in the 7-zip File Manager. In this blog I will go through the rest of the options. This is again quite a long post, but I do not want to break it…

  • Intro to 7-zip File Manager

    Views: 2Welcome to this intro to 7-zip File Manager. Just like the Windows File Manager, it allows you to move through the folders on your computer, and open and delete files and folders. Next to that, you can perform 7-zip actions, like compressing files and folders. In this post I will go through a part…