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Step-by-step guide to disabling or uninstalling Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2019 and 2022 using PowerShell, Group Policy, the registry, or Server Manager - safely and with a replacement AV.
Remove the end-of-support Internet Explorer 11 optional feature from Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 using Settings, DISM, or PowerShell, then verify the removal and set up Edge IE mode for legacy apps.
Upgrade Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, or 2022 to Windows Server 2025 in place while keeping roles, apps, and data - with verified prerequisites, setup commands, and post-upgrade checks.
Network shares not updating in File Explorer? Disable SMB client metadata caching and Offline Files with PowerShell, the registry, or Group Policy to force instant folder refresh.
Hyper-V is Microsoft's native Type 1 (bare-metal) hypervisor for creating and running virtual machines on x64 Windows systems. Learn how it works, its architecture, how it's licensed today, and where it fits.
Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows Server — KB5073379, KB5073457, and KB5073723 — deliver security fixes and quality improvements across supported Windows Server releases. Administrators should review the applicable build for their environment before deploying.
