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Howto do some things in Windows

Windows Server 2012: Connect to a Users RDP Session

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if Windows Serer 2012 (R2) is configured in RDP Administration mode, which is the default, it is no more possible to connect to a other users remote desktop session with the GUI “Remote Desktop Services Manager”. Microsoft has removed this tool and do not provide an equivalent replacement.
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Windows: Automatically logout a User on inactive

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Windows has no Group policy or setting to logout/logoff a User if its inactive.
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Windows: Reboot without entering the bitlocker key

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you want to reboot a Windows box which has an bitlocker encrypted system drive C: and is protected by a TPM and a pin?
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Windows: Boot from USB or external device in UEFI or BIOS mode

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when Windows runs in UEFI mode (and also BIOS mode) and you want to boot from an alternate boot device or want boot into safe mode you have to start Windows into the Advanced Startup Options menu.

The graphical way is to open the Charms Menu and Settings
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