https://grok.lsu.edu/Updated Windows 7 articles!60https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16992 Problem: The Windows Client Cannot Connect to eduroam On certain Windows computers, the AAA Certificate Services was not included in the certificate store of the original installation media. Without this certificate, Windows client cannot connect to eduroam because it could not verify16992 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:43:31 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 14:43:31 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14842 Find your IP Address on Windows 10: Using the Command Prompt 1. Open the Command Prompt . a. Click the Start icon, type command prompt into the search bar and press click the Command Prompt icon. 2. Type ipconfig/all and press Enter. 3. The IP Addr14842 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:18:39 GMTTue, 23 Sep 2025 08:18:39 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17578 Determine if you are on the LSU Domain 1. Click the Windows Start button, then right click Computer at the right-hand side. 2. Click Properties from the context menu. 3. In the section entitled Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings: If 17578 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:38:30 GMTTue, 16 Sep 2025 07:38:30 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17028 NOTE : In order to connect to an on-campus computer, you must first log into the LSU VPN. For more information see VPN: LSU Overview Step 1 - On the Computer That You Plan To CONNECT TO : These steps allow for Remote Access to a specific Windows 7 Computer. This is typically you17028 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:27 GMTFri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:27 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13375 Flushing the DNS is useful in the removal of bad caches since the flush completely removes all the information stored within the cache. To Flush the DNS Cache: 1. Press Start , type ' cmd ' in the Start menu's search bar , and press Enter . 2. Type ' ipconfig /flush13375 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:10:05 GMTTue, 19 Aug 2025 14:10:05 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13426 Windows 7: AppLocker AppLocker allows administrators to limit the scope of applications a user is able to run. This feature can be enforced to create rules to allow programs only signed by a particular program publisher. NOTE: All of these steps should be done through the left hand drop13426 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:33:44 GMTWed, 13 Aug 2025 09:33:44 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13889 General Information: This article refers to the debate of 32-bit versus 64-bit usage for Windows. Windows has the ability to run a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version. These designations are used to describe the way in which the CPU handles information and basically how much RAM the CPU can s13889 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:08:29 GMTMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:08:29 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13608 Add a User to the Administrator Group: Sometimes users may find that remotely connecting to a PC quite difficult. The steps listed below show how to connect, and configure, their PC so that remote desktop will be accessible. Make sure that you are the Local Admin on the machine. NOTE : O13608 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:50:54 GMTThu, 03 Apr 2025 16:50:54 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=15626 Windows 7: MAK to KMS If the product key used to activate Windows 7 has been changed it will no longer activate against LSU's activation server. To reset the product key back to it's original key follow the instructions below. 1. Open Command Prompt with Administrative Privileges (type 15626 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:02:03 GMTFri, 28 Mar 2025 13:02:03 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=15960 To find the MAC Address on a Windows 7 or 10 Computer: 1. Open the Windows Command Prompt . a. Click the Start menu. Type Command Prompt in the search box and press Enter . b. Click on the Command Prompt , displayed in the search results. NOTE: You may also open Command P15960 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:47:58 GMTWed, 05 Feb 2025 13:47:58 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16850 Open the Command Prompt with Administrative Privileges 1. Click the Start icon and click in the Search box. 2. Type cmd into the search box. You will see the cmd (Command Prompt) in the search window. 3. Hover the mouse over the cmd program and ri16850 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:17:59 GMTFri, 15 Nov 2024 11:17:59 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17404 General Information Before proceeding make sure you have the latest Service Packs and Windows updates installed, and also make sure your wireless adapter has the latest drivers. If your computer has a built-in wireless adapter, download the latest drivers from the computer manufacturer's we17404 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:55:16 GMTThu, 17 Oct 2024 12:55:16 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17341 To Determine 5 GHz Network Band Capability: Check on Windows: 1. Search " cmd " in the Start Menu . 2. Type " netsh wlan show drivers " in the Command Prompt & Press Enter . 3. Look for the " Radio types supported " section. Deter17341 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:11:43 GMTTue, 13 Aug 2024 15:11:43 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17573 Please note that there are two ways to disable IPv6: through the Control Panel and through the Registry Editor. Using the Control Panel method will only set your system to prefer IPv4 over IPv6, but not disable IPv6 fully. If you want to fully disable IPv6 and understand the risks to your Win17573 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:13:30 GMTThu, 08 Aug 2024 12:13:30 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17365 General Information Classic Shell™ is a free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows (8) and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it. The main features are: Highly customizable start menu with multiple styles and skins; Quick access to re17365 Wed, 01 May 2024 16:30:19 GMTWed, 01 May 2024 16:30:19 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13176 General Information Windows 7 is an operating system from the Microsoft Corporation. Windows 7 simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, makes new things possible, and is engineered by Microsoft yet inspired by the user. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an important update13176 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:16:22 GMTTue, 19 Mar 2024 07:16:22 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13382 Once in a while, the user may find it necessary to edit the registry to change Windows 7 configuration. NOTE : Before any registry editing, make sure to back up the entries within the registry. 1. Open the Start menu and type 'regedit' into the search box. 2. Select the program 'reg13382 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:56:41 GMTMon, 18 Mar 2024 13:56:41 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13722 General Information This distinction has to do with the way the computer processes information in the CPU. 64-bit can handle large amounts of RAM more effectively. To determine whether you are using a 32-bit or a 64-bit Operating System, follow the steps below. Determine 32-bit or 64-13722 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:53:51 GMTMon, 18 Mar 2024 11:53:51 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14951 General Information This article will provide information on setting up an IPv6 configuration for the following Operating Systems: Windows 78/10, Windows Server 2008, & Windows 2008 R2. Once you Confirm that IPv6 is Enabled , you will be able to run the necessary commands to Confi14951 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:51:24 GMTTue, 27 Feb 2024 07:51:24 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=15667 In order for your connection and activation to be successful your system clock time has to match our KMS server time. This means you must set manual change your time to match CST (Central Standard Time). Here are some error codes associated with this fix : 0xc004f074 . To correct this issue a15667 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:45:47 GMTTue, 27 Feb 2024 07:45:47 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13590 Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop Connection Before Remote Desktop can be used, permission has to be granted to the specific accounts that you would like to Allow to connect to your computer remotely. This is typically done on your Office Computer . 1. Click the Start button in the b13590 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:26:55 GMTFri, 23 Feb 2024 09:26:55 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17571 How To Enable IPv6 1. From the Control Panel (Windows Key + X) , select Network and Internet . 2. Open Network and Sharing Center . 3. Click Change Adapter Settings . 4. Right-click your connection and go to Properti17571 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:43:00 GMTWed, 24 Jan 2024 12:43:00 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17294 To Access System Setup to Select Disk Drive Find out what type of BIOS version you have in order to access it. (If you already know how to access your BIOS. Skip to Step 7 .) 1. Select Run from the start menu and type "msinfo32" into open field. 2. Click OK . 3. Lo17294 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:22:05 GMTTue, 02 Jan 2024 14:22:05 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17280 General Information This article is a guide to help troubleshoot the common issues with activating Windows 7, Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 Enterprise. The process to activate Windows 8.1 Enterprise depends on the location of the computer. This article covers activation instructions for on-campus,17280 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:13:57 GMTThu, 22 Jul 2021 14:13:57 GMT