fixbook
IT fixes, shortcuts, and commands worth remembering.
Bloatware Uninstall Script (v1.5)
My personal batch script that removes bloatware from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Windows — with a guided Y/N walkthrough.
Deleting Windows Recovery Partitions
How to safely remove recovery partitions using Disk Management and DiskPart, and reclaim the space for your main drive.
Drive Mapping on Workgroup Machines — No AD, No GPO
Map network drives on standalone Windows 11 Pro machines with multiple local users and no Active Directory — using net use scripts and credential management.
HP 2920 — Basic Commands
The everyday commands for checking status, managing VLANs, and configuring an HP 2920 switch.
Console Access & Baud Rate Issues on HP 2920 Switches
Getting into the console on an HP 2920 — the right cable, terminal settings, and what to do when you get garbled output or no response.
Outlook 2016 and Older — Why It Breaks with M365
Older versions of Outlook stop working with Microsoft 365 once MFA and Modern Authentication are in play. Here's why and what to do.
Set-NetConnectionProfile — Fix Public Network on a Private Connection
Switch a network connection from Public to Private using PowerShell — useful when Windows misidentifies the network and locks things down.
SFC & DISM — Windows System File Repair
The built-in Windows commands for repairing corrupt system files. Run them in order — SFC first, then DISM if that fails.
SPF, DKIM & DMARC on Microsoft 365
Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for a Microsoft 365 domain — what each one does, the DNS records needed, and how to verify them.
Migrating UniFi from Cloud MSP to Self-Hosted on Linux (NUC)
Move a UniFi site from cloud/MSP management to a self-hosted Network Application running on a Linux NUC — without factory resetting every device.
ipconfig — Check & Troubleshoot Network on Windows
The most useful ipconfig commands for checking IPs, flushing DNS, and resetting network adapters.
netplwiz — Manage User Accounts & Auto-Login
Open the classic User Accounts dialog to manage users or set up automatic login.
Install Microsoft 365 with the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)
Use the ODT to silently deploy M365 or Office 2019/2021/2024 with a custom XML config — no clicking through the installer.
Fix SSH Timeout on macOS
Stop SSH sessions from dropping after a few minutes of inactivity.
sysdm.cpl — Open System Properties Fast
Skip the right-click menu and open System Properties instantly from Run.
What's on a Technician's USB Drive
The essential toolkit categories every IT tech should have on a bootable USB.
whoami — Check the Current User
Quickly find out which user account a terminal session is running as.
Essential Windows Run Commands Cheat Sheet
The most useful Win+R shortcuts for IT work — open anything in seconds.
Fix or Reinstall Winget on Windows
Winget missing or broken? Re-register the App Installer package to fix it.
Winget — Remove Bloatware from Dell, HP, Lenovo & Microsoft
Winget commands to silently uninstall pre-loaded junk from new PCs.
Edit the Windows Hosts File
Block sites or redirect domains locally by editing the Windows hosts file.
Adobe Uninstall Tool — Force Remove Creative Cloud
Adobe's official tool for removing Creative Cloud apps when the normal uninstaller fails or leaves a mess behind.
Bitdefender Removal & Support Tools
Bitdefender's own tools for uninstalling and troubleshooting when the normal uninstaller won't work.
BlueScreenView — Read BSOD Crash Dumps
BlueScreenView reads Windows crash dump files and shows you what driver or module caused the BSOD.
CCleaner & Defraggler — Disk Cleanup & Defrag
CCleaner clears out temp files and junk. Defraggler defrags HDDs. Both by Piriform.
CleanWipe — Symantec Endpoint Protection Removal
CleanWipe is Symantec's official tool for force-removing Endpoint Protection when the normal uninstaller won't work.
Clonezilla & Macrium Reflect — Drive Cloning
Two tools for cloning drives. Macrium is easier for Windows-to-Windows clones. Clonezilla is more powerful and works on anything.
CrystalDiskInfo — Hard Drive Health
CrystalDiskInfo reads SMART data from your drives and tells you if something is going wrong before the drive fails.
Dell Command Update & SupportAssist — Dell System Updates
Dell's tools for keeping BIOS, drivers, and firmware up to date on Dell hardware.
Hiren's Boot CD — Rescue & Recovery
Hiren's Boot CD PE is a bootable Windows environment packed with tools for recovering machines that won't boot.
HPIA — HP Image Assistant
HP's official tool for finding and installing BIOS, driver, and firmware updates that Windows Update misses.
HWiNFO, SpeedFan & RealTemp — Temperature Monitoring
Three tools for monitoring CPU, GPU, and system temperatures. HWiNFO is the main one — SpeedFan and RealTemp are useful secondaries.
iPerf — Network Speed Testing
iPerf tests actual network throughput between two devices — more reliable than browser-based speed tests for diagnosing network issues.
LDWin — Network Jack Tracing
LDWin identifies which switch port a network jack is connected to — useful for tracing cables and mapping network infrastructure.
Lenovo Vantage — Lenovo System Updates
Lenovo's built-in tool for keeping BIOS, drivers, and firmware up to date on Lenovo hardware — covers what Windows Update misses.
Malware Cleanup — Malwarebytes, ADWCleaner & SUPERAntiSpyware
Three tools that cover most malware cleanup jobs. Run them in order for best results.
MemTest86 — RAM Testing
MemTest86 boots off a USB and tests your RAM for faults. Essential when chasing random crashes and BSODs.
Ninite — Bulk App Installer
Build a single installer that silently sets up all your standard apps in one run. A staple for new PC setups.
NK2Edit — Fix Outlook Autocomplete
NK2Edit edits the Outlook autocomplete cache — useful for removing wrong addresses or migrating autocomplete to a new machine.
Prime95 — CPU Stress Testing
Prime95 maxes out your CPU to test for stability and heat issues. Run it after building a PC, changing thermal paste, or chasing random crashes.
ProduKey & Belarc Advisor — Product Key Finders
Two tools for finding product keys and software licence info. ProduKey is quick, Belarc gives you the full picture.
PSTools — Remote Windows Management
PSTools is a suite of command-line tools for managing Windows machines remotely. PsExec is the most useful one.
Recuva — Deleted File Recovery
Recuva scans your drive and recovers deleted files. Fast, free, and easy to use.
RollBack Rx — System Snapshot & Restore
RollBack Rx takes snapshots of your Windows system and lets you roll back to a previous state — faster and more reliable than System Restore.
Rufus — Bootable USB Creator
Rufus creates bootable USB drives from ISO files. The go-to for making Windows install media.
Tftpd64 — TFTP Server
Tftpd64 runs a TFTP server on your Windows machine for pushing firmware or config files to network devices.
WinAudit — Full System Inventory
WinAudit generates a complete hardware and software audit report for a Windows machine. Good for documenting a system or doing a full inventory.
Windows Login Unlocker — Reset Local Passwords
Windows Login Unlocker lets you reset or bypass a local Windows account password from a bootable USB — useful when someone's locked out of their own machine.
WNetWatcher — Network Scanner
WNetWatcher scans the local network and shows every device connected — IP address, MAC address, hostname, manufacturer.