Need to generate a certificate signing request (CSR) for a commercial SSL, like one purchased from GoDaddy, Namecheap, or another external SSL provider? Read below to generate the correct CSR on a system running Windows Server. How to Generate a CSR on Windows Server 2012 R2 Navigate to Start > Run and run mmc.exe. In the console, […]
We recommend running an anti-virus/anti-malware application on all Windows machines, with Windows servers no exception. Below are our picks of the top free anti-virus programs for Windows Server editions. We have installed and tested each one to ensure they are compatible with Windows Server. Immunet is a free AV for Windows Server that utilizes real-time cloud […]
It’s easy to install DirectX 9 on a legacy Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 R2 system using the official Microsoft end-user installation package. To install, download the DirectX 9 Installer directly from Microsoft from the following page: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=317 Run the downloaded file to extract the package contents. In the folder where the contents were extracted, run […]
Sometimes you will find that Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed with IIS, Microsoft’s web server (Internet Information Services), pre-installed. If you want to remove IIS and its related configuration, simply follow the steps below. How to Uninstall IIS from a Windows Server or VPS 1. Log in to your Windows […]
You may find that software you are installing requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or 4.6. If these are not pre-installed on your Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2012 system, they are easy to install by using the links below. To download .NET Framework 4.5 for Server 2008 R2 or Windows […]
Windows Firewall is a utility included with all recent versions of Windows. It includes options to open ports, close ports, and allow specifics programs and services through the system firewall. In this guide we will show you how to open a specific port number with on a Windows VPS or dedicated server. How To First, open […]
If you use a server or PC with Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 R2, it can be difficult to expand the C: partition to occupy new disk space. This is sometimes an issue with our Windows VPS instances, because additional storage space can be added to the server after the initial installation. The typical […]
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced the release of Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 2. Microsoft has outlined some of the key new features in Windows Server 2016, which you can see below. — Windows Server 2016 Preview is now available as an operating system choice to install on existing VPS instances. To reinstall a virtual server with Windows Server 2016, choose ‘Reinstall’ […]
All of our Windows VPS hosting packages include easy remote management via remote desktop protocol (RDP). You can also connect directly through your web browser, using the Web RDP feature in the Secure Client Panel. We have written the how-to guides below to demonstrate how to connect with RDP on a variety of different devices and operating […]
It’s easy to connect to a Windows server or VPS from Windows 8, using Microsoft’s built-in Remote Desktop Connection program, also called RDC. Read on for a walkthrough of basic configuration to connect to your remote Windows server: How to Connect 1. Open the Start menu and search for “remote desktop”. You should see Remote Desktop Connection. […]
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