Rename XunLei

XLGameLauncher
XBrowser
ThunderBrowser
XLDownTreasure
DownloadCollection

Purging old data from the database used by vCenter Server (1025914)

https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1025914

UCS KVM Java 1.7/1.8

After upgrading either UCS CIMC or Java Version, you will find you have problems opening KVM Console using Java like following errors


Unable to load resource https://myserver.com:443/software/avcNuova.jar


After numerous tests, I found the following settings could allow JRE 1.7 U80 open those KVM consoles (with quite a  number of warning boxes to click though)

Disk Cleanup Wizard addon lets users delete outdated Windows updates (WINSXS) on Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

https://support.microsoft.com/en-hk/help/2852386/disk-cleanup-wizard-addon-lets-users-delete-outdated-windows-updates-on-windows-7-sp1-or-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1

You can download update patches in above link

Slow Shutdown/Reboot after Windows 10 Update to 1706

Especially when using SSD, previously like 2 seconds now become 3 minutes or more.

1. Update all Intel/Display/Sound card drivers.

2. Double check Windows doesn't change page file location from SSD to HDD.

3. Disable ClearPageFileAtShutdown

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management]
"ClearPageFileAtShutdown"=dword:00000000

After the above 3 steps, my Windows 10 shutdown speed resumed normal.

ESXi/ESX host fails with a purple diagnostic screen that displays: SP_TryLockIRQWithRA (2033780)

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2033780

Uninstall Default Apps from Windows 10

POWERSHELL
Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *bingsports* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *feedback* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *messaging* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *facebook* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Yourphone* | Remove-AppxPackage


CMD:
%SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent]
"DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power]

"HiberbootEnabled"=dword:00000000