Archive for December, 2016
Network Users unable to login to Mac Machines after update to OS
by techie.g33k on Dec.15, 2016, under Techie
I have seen this a few times while supporting some Mac machines (mostly wireless, so I’m not sure if this applies to wired connections) at a local business. I find that after many major updates to the OS that the users report they are unable to login when the login is a Network User. In these cases you need to login as a local user (hopefully you have an admin or roaming account with a local copy of the user profile) and let it finish all the update/questions and once to the home screen, just log out and you should be able to login as your Network User.
NOTE: I first saw this in early 2016 and again just a few days ago. It doesn’t seem to effect every machine, but just randomly.
Windows 10 Anniversary (1607) camera fix (Registry)
by techie.g33k on Dec.15, 2016, under Techie, Windows
If you are like me and found that Windows 10 Update 1607 (aka Anniversary) from 2016 broke your webcam, then the below registry setting should fix it. If you don’t know how to use the Registry Editor, please talk with someone who does as doing things wrong in the Windows Registry can cause several problems with your computer!!!!
ALWAYS BACKUP YOU REGISTRY BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES!
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 Winsock Fix
by techie.g33k on Dec.15, 2016, under Techie, Windows
Because of the recent issues with a Microsoft update to at least Windows 10 (and maybe 8.0/8.1) I am posting the “winsock” fix below…it’s mostly so I can find it online if people ask:
OR Windows 8 or 10: Right-click Start and select “Command Prompt (Admin)“