The issue is likely due to OpenVPN settings blocking local network traffic or router settings preventing local access while the VPN is active.

Allow Local LAN Access in OpenVPN:
1. Edit the OpenVPN client configuration file (.ovpn).
2. Add or update the following line to allow access to the local network:

ini

   route 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0

(Replace 192.168.1.0 with the actual local network subnet.)
3. If there's a redirect-gateway rule, modify it to allow local traffic:

ini

   redirect-gateway def1 bypass-dhcp bypass-dns

Enable Split Tunneling:
1. If using OpenVPN GUI:
- Right-click the OpenVPN tray icon → Settings → Advanced.
- Enable 'Allow LAN Traffic While Connected'.
- Restart OpenVPN.
2. If using a company-managed VPN, the administrator may need to allow split tunneling for local traffic.

Check Router Settings:
1. Log in to the router’s web interface.
2. Disable settings such as AP Isolation or Client Isolation.
3. Ensure LAN-to-LAN traffic is allowed.

Check Device Network Configuration:
1. If a local device (e.g., printer, NAS) has a static IP, ensure its default gateway matches the router’s subnet.
2. Example: If the router’s IP is 192.168.0.1, ensure the device IP is within 192.168.0.x.

Add a Static Route (Advanced):
1. If the VPN changes the default route, manually add a static route.
2. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

sh

   route add 192.168.1.100 mask 255.255.255.255 192.168.1.1 -p

(Replace 192.168.1.100 with the local device IP and 192.168.1.1 with the router IP.)

Final Steps:
- Try accessing the device again.
- If still not working, test connectivity while on VPN by pinging the device IP.

sh

  ping 192.168.1.100

- If the ping fails, the VPN is likely blocking local network traffic.

Use the

`Invoke-WebRequest`

cmdlet to download files from a URL.

Basic Example:
1. Define the URL and destination path.
2. Use

`Invoke-WebRequest`

to download the file.

Example Command:

powershell

$Url = 'https://example.com/file.zip'

$Destination = 'C:\Path\To\Save\file.zip'

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $Url -OutFile $Destination

Alternative:
- If

`Invoke-WebRequest`

is unavailable, use

`Start-BitsTransfer`

:

powershell

Start-BitsTransfer -Source 'https://example.com/file.zip' -Destination 'C:\Path\To\Save\file.zip'

Additional Notes:
- Ensure the destination folder exists.
- Run PowerShell as Administrator if permission issues arise.

If you need to move thousands of emails to the archive in Outlook Web (O365), follow these steps:

Method 1: Use Sweep Rules



1. Open Outlook Web (https://outlook.office.com).

2. Navigate to the folder containing the emails.

3. Click on an email, then select 'Sweep' from the toolbar.

4. Choose 'Move all messages from this folder' and select 'Archive'.

5. Click 'OK' to apply the rule.

Method 2: Use Search and Bulk Select



1. Open Outlook Web and go to the folder.

2. Click the 'Filter' button and choose 'All' to display all emails.

3. Select the checkbox at the top to select all visible emails.

4. Click 'Select All' (if available) to include all emails in the folder.

5. Click 'Move to' and select 'Archive'.

Method 3: Use Outlook Desktop App (Recommended for Large Moves)



1. Open Outlook Desktop (connected to your O365 account).

2. Navigate to the folder containing the emails.

3. Drag and drop the entire folder into 'Archive' (if available).

4. If dragging isn’t possible, open the folder, press Ctrl + A to select all emails, then move them to 'Archive'.

5. Wait for the sync to complete.

If you're dealing with a very large number of emails, using the Outlook Desktop App is the most efficient method.

If you've accidentally deleted a file, try these recovery steps:

1. Check the Recycle Bin:

   - Open the Recycle Bin from the desktop.

   - Locate the file, right-click it, and select 'Restore'.

2. Use File History to restore a previous version:

   - Right-click the folder where the file was located.

   - Select 'Restore previous versions'.

   - Choose an earlier version and click 'Restore'.

3. Restore from OneDrive or cloud backups if synced.

4. Use Windows' built-in File Recovery tool:

   - Download 'Windows File Recovery' from the Microsoft Store.

   - Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

     winfr C: D: /n \Users\YourUser\Documents\DeletedFile.txt

5. Try third-party recovery software if needed (Recuva, EaseUS, etc.).

Your file may still be recoverable if not overwritten.

If Windows Update isn't working, follow these steps:

1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:

   - Open Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters.

   - Click 'Run' next to 'Windows Update'.

2. Restart the Windows Update service:

   - Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

   - Type the following commands and press Enter after each:

     net stop wuauserv

     net stop bits

     net stop cryptsvc

     net start wuauserv

     net start bits

     net start cryptsvc

3. Clear the Windows Update cache:

   - Open File Explorer and go to:

     C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

   - Delete all files inside the folder.

   - Restart your computer and check for updates again.

4. Download the latest update manually from Microsoft's Update Catalog:

   - Visit https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com.

   - Search for the latest update for your Windows version.

   - Download and install it manually.

Your Windows Update should now work properly.

If your screen goes black but the computer is still running, try these steps:

1. Restart your computer (hold the power button for 10 seconds, then turn it back on).

2. Try using a different display output (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, etc.).

3. Press Win + Ctrl + Shift + B to refresh the display driver.

4. If using a laptop, close and reopen the lid.

5. Boot into Safe Mode:

   - Turn off your PC and turn it on while holding Shift.

   - Choose 'Advanced options' → 'Startup Settings' → 'Restart'.

   - Select 'Enable Safe Mode' (Option 4).

   - Uninstall recent display driver updates from Device Manager.

6. Check for loose display cables if using a desktop.

7. If the issue started after an update, use System Restore:

   - Open Advanced Startup (Shift + Restart at login screen).

   - Select 'System Restore' and choose a restore point before the issue started.

Following these steps should restore your screen.

If your Wi-Fi isn't working, try these steps:

1. Restart your computer and router.

2. Forget and reconnect to the Wi-Fi network:

   - Open Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi.

   - Click 'Manage known networks'.

   - Select your network and click 'Forget'.

   - Reconnect by entering your Wi-Fi password.

3. Run the Network Troubleshooter:

   - Open Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters.

   - Click 'Run' next to 'Internet Connections'.

4. Reset your network settings:

   - Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

   - Type the following commands and press Enter after each:

     netsh winsock reset

     netsh int ip reset

     ipconfig /release

     ipconfig /renew

     ipconfig /flushdns

   - Restart your computer.

5. Make sure your Wi-Fi adapter is enabled:

   - Open Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).

   - Expand 'Network adapters' and check if Wi-Fi is disabled.

   - Right-click and select 'Enable device'.

Your Wi-Fi should now be working again.

If your computer is running slow, try these steps:

1. Restart your computer to clear temporary issues.

2. Check Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to see which apps are using too much CPU or memory.

3. Disable unnecessary startup programs:

   - Open Task Manager → Startup tab.

   - Right-click apps you don't need and select 'Disable'.

4. Clear temporary files:

   - Press Win + R, type cleanmgr, and press Enter.

   - Select your drive (C:) and click OK.

5. Uninstall unused programs:

   - Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps.

   - Click the three dots next to apps you don't need and select 'Uninstall'.

6. Run Windows Update to install performance fixes:

   - Open Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates.

7. Check for malware using Windows Defender or a trusted antivirus program.

Following these steps should improve your computer's speed.

You can turn the Windows Firewall on or off using these methods:

Method 1: Using Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel and go to 'System and Security'.

2. Click 'Windows Defender Firewall'.

3. Click 'Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off'.

4. Select your preferred settings and click OK.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

2. To disable the firewall, run:

   netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off

3. To enable the firewall, run:

   netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on

The Windows Firewall settings have now been updated.

To enable Remote Desktop, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Settings

1. Open Settings (Win + I).

2. Go to 'System' → 'Remote Desktop'.

3. Toggle 'Enable Remote Desktop' to On.

4. Confirm when prompted.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" /v fDenyTSConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

3. To allow Remote Desktop through the firewall, run:

   netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="Remote Desktop" new enable=Yes

You can now connect to this computer using Remote Desktop.

You can check if a port is open using the following methods:

Method 1: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt (Win + R, type cmd, press Enter).

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   telnet [IP Address] [Port]

3. If the port is open, the screen will go blank. If closed, you'll get a connection error.

Method 2: Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell (Win + R, type powershell, press Enter).

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   Test-NetConnection -ComputerName [IP Address] -Port [Port]

3. Look for 'TcpTestSucceeded: True' to confirm the port is open.

You should now know whether the port is open or blocked.

Restarting the Print Spooler can resolve issues with stuck print jobs.

Method 1: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each:

   net stop spooler

   net start spooler

3. Try printing again.

Method 2: Using Services

1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.

2. Scroll down and find 'Print Spooler'.

3. Right-click it and select 'Restart'.

Your printing service should now be restarted.

You can check your IP address using the following methods:

Method 1: Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt (Win + R, type cmd, press Enter).

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   ipconfig

3. Look for 'IPv4 Address' under your active network adapter.

Method 2: Using Settings

1. Open Settings (Win + I).

2. Go to 'Network & internet'.

3. Click on your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

4. Scroll down to find the 'IPv4 address'.

Your IP address should now be visible.

Flushing the DNS cache can resolve website loading issues and incorrect DNS resolution.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator (Win + R, type cmd, press Ctrl + Shift + Enter).

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   ipconfig /flushdns

3. You should see a confirmation message: 'Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.'

Your DNS cache is now cleared.

You can create a new user in Windows using either the graphical interface or the command line.

Method 1: Using the UI



1. Open Settings (Win + I).

2. Go to 'Accounts' → 'Family & other users'.

3. Click 'Add account' under 'Other users'.

4. Choose 'I don’t have this person’s sign-in information' and click 'Add a user without a Microsoft account'.

5. Enter a username and password, then click 'Next'.

Method 2: Using the Command Line



1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   net user Username Password /add

3. (Optional) To make the user an administrator, run:

   net localgroup Administrators Username /add

The new user will now be available for login.

You can uninstall programs using the graphical interface or the command line.

Method 1: Using the UI



1. Open Settings (Win + I).

2. Go to 'Apps' → 'Installed apps'.

3. Scroll through the list or use the search bar to find the program.

4. Click the three-dot menu next to the app and select 'Uninstall'.

Method 2: Using the Command Line



1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   wmic product get name

3. Find the exact name of the program, then run:

   wmic product where name="Program Name" call uninstall /nointeractive

The program will be removed from your system.

You can use the ping command to check the connection to another system.

1. Open Command Prompt (Win + R, type cmd, press Enter).

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   ping [IP Address or Hostname]

3. Example:

   ping 192.168.1.1

   ping google.com

4. If the system is reachable, you will see response times.

5. If the system is unreachable, you will see timeout errors.

This command helps troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

To join a Windows system to a domain, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the UI



1. Open Settings (Win + I).

2. Go to 'Accounts' → 'Access work or school'.

3. Click 'Connect' and choose 'Join this device to a local Active Directory domain'.

4. Enter the domain name and click 'Next'.

5. Provide the necessary credentials and restart your computer.

Method 2: Using the Command Line



1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   netdom join %COMPUTERNAME% /domain:DomainName /userd:DomainAdmin /passwordd:Password

3. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Once restarted, the computer will be part of the domain.

Clearing your browser cache helps resolve loading issues and free up space.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

2. Select 'Cached images and files'.

3. Click 'Clear data'.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

2. Select 'Cache'.

3. Click 'OK'.

Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

2. Select 'Cached images and files'.

3. Click 'Clear now'.

Safari:

1. Open Safari.

2. Click 'Safari' → 'Preferences' → 'Privacy'.

3. Click 'Manage Website Data' → 'Remove All'.

Your browser cache is now cleared.

Clearing your browser history removes records of visited websites.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

2. Select 'Browsing history'.

3. Click 'Clear data'.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

2. Select 'Browsing & download history'.

3. Click 'OK'.

Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

2. Select 'Browsing history'.

3. Click 'Clear now'.

Safari:

1. Open Safari.

2. Click 'History' → 'Clear History'.

3. Choose the time range and click 'Clear History'.

Your browsing history is now removed.

If Microsoft Teams (Work and School) fails to install due to package compatibility errors, try the following steps:

1. Download and install the latest Teams for Work and School installer from the Microsoft Store.

2. If installation fails, try uninstalling any existing Teams versions first:

   - Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps.

   - Search for 'Teams' and uninstall any existing versions.

3. Restart your computer and attempt the installation again.

4. If the issue persists, try the alternative installer linked below.

Additional troubleshooting and alternative solutions are discussed in the linked resources.

If you need to create a shortcut for an app installed from the Microsoft Store, or if the app does not provide an option to 'Open file location,' follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.

2. Type shell:appsfolder and click OK.

3. Locate the app you want to create a shortcut for.

4. Right-click the app and select 'Create shortcut.'

5. If prompted, click 'Yes' to place the shortcut on the desktop.

You can now move the shortcut, pin it to the taskbar, or place it anywhere you need.

To enable the 'Other User' option on the Windows login screen, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Local Group Policy Editor



1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

2. Navigate to:

   Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → Logon

3. Find 'Hide entry points for Fast User Switching'.

4. Double-click it and set it to Disabled.

5. Click Apply → OK.

Method 2: Using the Registry Editor



1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

2. Navigate to:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

3. Look for HideFastUserSwitching (if it doesn’t exist, create it as a DWORD (32-bit) Value).

4. Set the value to 0.

5. Restart the computer.

After making these changes, the 'Other User' option should appear on the login screen.

1. Open Excel.
2. Click 'File' → 'Options'.
3. Select 'Trust Center' from the left menu.
4. Click 'Trust Center Settings'.
5. Navigate to 'Trusted Locations'.
6. Click 'Add new location'.
7. Check 'Allow Trusted Locations on my network'.
8. Add the following path:

C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook

9. Click 'OK' to save changes.

Now, macros in attachments opened directly from Outlook will work without being blocked.