update links to https

Author: v-kents

ThirdPartyNotices

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file, and grant you a license to any code in the repo
 Microsoft, Windows, Microsoft Azure and/or other Microsoft products and services referenced in the documentation
 may be either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and/or other countries.
 The licenses for this project do not grant you rights to use any Microsoft names, logos, or trademarks.
-Microsoft's general trademark guidelines can be found at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=254653.
+Microsoft's general trademark guidelines can be found at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=254653.
 
 Privacy information can be found at https://privacy.microsoft.com/
 

sysinternals/downloads/adrestore.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ This MS KB article describes the use of AdRestore:
 
 [840001: How to restore deleted user accounts and their group
 memberships in Active
-Directory](http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=840001)
+Directory](https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=840001)
 
 
 [![Download](/media/landing/sysinternals/download_sm.png)](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/ADRestore.zip)  [**Download AdRestore**](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/ADRestore.zip) **(42 KB)**

sysinternals/downloads/bginfo.md

@@ -42,10 +42,10 @@ other applications.
 ## Installation and Use
 
 See Mark's *Windows IT Pro Magazine* [Power Tools
-article](http://windowsitpro.com/systems-management/bginfo) for a primer
+article](https://windowsitpro.com/systems-management/bginfo) for a primer
 on using *BgInfo*. If you have questions or problems, please visit the
 [Sysinternals BgInfo
-Forum](http://forum.sysinternals.com/forum_topics.asp?fid=5).
+Forum](https://forum.sysinternals.com/forum_topics.asp?fid=5).
 
 By placing *BGInfo* in your **Startup** folder, you can ensure that the
 system information being displayed is up to date each time you boot.

sysinternals/downloads/bluescreen.md

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ activity, which adds an extra touch of realism!
 
 You can find out how real Blue Screens are generated, and what the
 information on the Blue Screen means in my December 1997 [*Windows ITPro
-Magazine*](http://www.windowsitpro.com/) NT Internals column, *"Inside
+Magazine*](https://www.windowsitpro.com/) NT Internals column, *"Inside
 the Blue Screen."*
 
 **Note: Some virus scanners flag the Bluescreen screen saver as a virus.

sysinternals/downloads/cpustres.md

@@ -40,13 +40,9 @@ Each thread can be started, paused or stopped independently and can be configure
 
 -   [**Windows Internals Book**](~/learn/windows-internals.md)  The official updates and errata page for the definitive book on
     Windows internals, by Mark Russinovich and David Solomon.
--   [**Pavel's Blog**](http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/pavely/2016/06/11/enhanced-cpu-stress-tool/) Pavel Yosifovich's blog describing the tool
+-   [**Pavel's Blog**](https://blogs.microsoft.co.il/pavely/2016/06/11/enhanced-cpu-stress-tool/) Pavel Yosifovich's blog describing the tool
 
 ## Download
 
 [![Download](/media/landing/sysinternals/download_sm.png)](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/CPUSTRES.zip)[**Download Cpustres**](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/CPUSTRES.zip) **(10 KB)**  
 **Run now** from [Sysinternals Live](https://live.sysinternals.com/cpustres.exe).
-
-
-
-

sysinternals/downloads/handle.md

@@ -83,9 +83,9 @@ The following Microsoft KB articles reference Handle for diagnosing or
 troubleshooting various problems:
 
 -   [245068: Err Msg: Access is Denied. You Don't Have Permissions or
-    the File is in Use](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/245068)
+    the File is in Use](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/245068)
 -   [276525: Your Computer May Stop Responding When You Monitor Open
-    Handles](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/276525)  
+    Handles](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/276525)  
 
 
 [![Download](/media/landing/sysinternals/download_sm.png)](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Handle.zip) [**Download Handle**](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Handle.zip) **(701 KB)**

sysinternals/downloads/junction.md

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ mechanism on which NTFS junctions are based, and they are used by
 Windows' Remote Storage Service (RSS), as well as volume mount points.
 
 Please read this [Microsoft KB
-article](http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=205524) for tips on using
+article](https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=205524) for tips on using
 junctions.
 
 > Windows does not support junctions to directories on remote shares.

sysinternals/downloads/livekd.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Published: May 16, 2017
 2000, 3rd Edition*, is now freely available. *LiveKD* allows you to run
 the Kd and Windbg Microsoft kernel debuggers, which are part of the
 [Debugging Tools for Windows
-package](http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/debugging/default.mspx),
+package](https://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/debugging/default.mspx),
 locally on a live system. Execute all the debugger commands that work on
 crash dump files to look deep inside the system. See the Debugging Tools
 for Windows documentation and our book for information on how to explore
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ own live kernel debugging facility.
 First download and install the Debugging Tools for Windows package from
 Microsoft's web site:
 
-[http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/ff551063(v=vs.85).aspx](http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/ff551063(v=vs.85).aspx)
+[https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/ff551063(v=vs.85).aspx](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/ff551063(v=vs.85).aspx)
 
 If you install the tools to their default directory of \\Program
 Files\\Microsoft\\Debugging Tools for Windows, you can run *LiveKD* from

sysinternals/downloads/newsid.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Published: November 1, 2006
 **Note:** NewSID has been retired and is no longer available for
 download. Please see Mark Russinovich’s blog post: [NewSID Retirement
 and the Machine SID Duplication
-Myth](http://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich/archive/2009/11/03/3291024.aspx)
+Myth](https://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich/archive/2009/11/03/3291024.aspx)
 
 ## IMPORTANT:
 
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ following Knowledge Base article:
 
 - [<strong>The Microsoft policy concerning disk duplication of Windows XP
   installations</strong>  
-  ](http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314828)
+  ](https://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314828)
 
 
 ## Introduction
@@ -95,9 +95,9 @@ the technique of disk cloning. A system administrator installs the base
 operating system and add-on software used in the company on a template
 computer. After configuring the machine for operation in the company
 network, automated disk or system duplication tools (such as
-[Symantec's](http://www.symantec.com/)*Ghost*,
-[PowerQuest's](http://www.powerquest.com/)*Image Drive*, and
-[Altiris'](http://www.altiris.com/)*RapiDeploy*) are used to copy the
+[Symantec's](https://www.symantec.com/)*Ghost*,
+[PowerQuest's](https://www.powerquest.com/)*Image Drive*, and
+[Altiris'](https://www.altiris.com/)*RapiDeploy*) are used to copy the
 template computer's drives onto tens or hundreds of computers. These
 clones are then given final tweaks, such as the assignment of unique
 names, and then used by company employees.

sysinternals/downloads/portmon.md

@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ The on-line help-file describes all these features, and more, in detail.
 Simply execute the *Portmon* program file (portmon.exe) and *Portmon*
 will immediately start capturing debug output. To run *Portmon* on
 Windows 95 you must get the [WinSock2
-update](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/177719) from Microsoft. Note
+update](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/177719) from Microsoft. Note
 that if you run *Portmon* on Windows NT/2K portmon.exe must be located
 on a non-network drive and you must have administrative privilege.
 Menus, hot-keys, or toolbar buttons can be used to clear the window,

sysinternals/downloads/procdump.md

@@ -211,14 +211,14 @@ See a list of example command lines (the examples are listed above):
 ## Learn More
 
 -   [Defrag Tools: \#9 -
-    ProcDump](http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-9-procdump)  
+    ProcDump](https://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-9-procdump)  
     This episode of Defrag Tools covers what the tool captures and
     expected outage durations
 -   [Defrag Tools: \#10 - ProcDump -
-    Triggers](http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-10-procdump-triggers)  
+    Triggers](https://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-10-procdump-triggers)  
     This episode covers trigger options in particular 1st & 2nd chance
     exceptions
 -   [Defrag Tools: \#11 - ProcDump - Windows 8 & Process
-    Monitor](http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-11-procdump-windows-8--process-monitor)  
+    Monitor](https://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-11-procdump-windows-8--process-monitor)  
     This episode covers modern application support and Process Monitor
     logging support

sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer.md

@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ available at Sysinternals:
 -   [PsKill](pskill.md) -
     local/remote command-line process killer
 -   [Defrag Tools: \#2 - Process
-    Explorer](http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-2-process-explorer)  
+    Explorer](https://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-2-process-explorer)  
     In this episode of Defrag Tools, Andrew Richards and Larry Larsen
     show how to use Process Explorer to view the details of processes,
     both at a point in time and historically.

sysinternals/downloads/pskill.md

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ command-line options defined below.
 ## Using PsKill
 
 See the September 2004 issue of Windows IT Pro Magazine for [Mark's
-article](http://windowsitpro.com/search/results/mark%27s%20article?filters=ss_type:article)
+article](https://windowsitpro.com/search/results/mark%27s%20article?filters=ss_type:article)
 that covers advanced usage of *PsKill*.
 
 Running *PsKill* with a process ID directs it to kill the process of
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ This Microsoft KB article references *PsKill*:
 
 [810596: PSVR2002: "There Is No Information to Display in This View"
 Error Message When You Try to Access a Project
-View](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810596)
+View](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/810596)
 
 
 [![Download](/media/landing/sysinternals/download_sm.png)](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/PSTools.zip) [**Download PsTools**](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/PSTools.zip) **(2.7 MB)**

sysinternals/downloads/psshutdown.md

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ with command-line options defined below.
 ## Using PsShutdown
 
 See the February 2005 issue of Windows IT Pro Magazine for [Mark's
-article](http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/44973/44973.html)
+article](https://www.windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/44973/44973.html)
 that covers advanced usage of *PsKill*.
 
 You can use *PsShutdown* to initiate a shutdown of the local or a remote

sysinternals/downloads/pstools.md

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ usage information for all the tools.
 
 ### Installation
 None of the tools requires any special installation. You don't even need to install any client software on the remote computers at which you target them. Run them by typing their name and any command-line options you want. To show complete usage information, specify the "-? " command-line option.
-If you have questions or problems, please visit the [Sysinternals PsTools Forum](http://forum.sysinternals.com/forum_topics.asp?FID=8).
+If you have questions or problems, please visit the [Sysinternals PsTools Forum](https://forum.sysinternals.com/forum_topics.asp?FID=8).
 
 ### Related Links
 [Introduction to the PsTools](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/2007.03.desktopfiles.aspx): Wes Miller gives a high-level overview of the Sysinternals PsTools in the March column of his TechNet Magazine column.

sysinternals/downloads/rammap.md

@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Edition](~/learn/windows-internals.md).
 
 ## Learn More
 
--   [Defrag Tools: \#6 -  RAMMap](http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-6-rammap)  
+-   [Defrag Tools: \#6 -  RAMMap](https://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-6-rammap)  
     In this episode of Defrag Tools, Andrew Richards and Larry Larsen
     cover using RAMMap to see how RAM is being used and tell if there
     has been any memory pressure.

sysinternals/downloads/rootkit-revealer.md

@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ For best results exit all applications and keep the system otherwise
 idle during the RootkitRevealer scanning process.
 
 If you have questions or problems please visit the [Sysinternals
-RootkitRevealer Forum](http://forum.sysinternals.com).  
+RootkitRevealer Forum](https://forum.sysinternals.com).  
 
 ## Manual Scanning
 
@@ -304,30 +304,30 @@ The following Web sites and books are sources of more information on
 rootkits:
 
 [Sony, Rootkits and Digital Rights Management Gone Too
-Far](http://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich)  
+Far](https://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich)  
 Read Mark's blog entry on his discovery and analysis of a Sony rootkit
 on one of his computers.
 
-[Unearthing Rootkits](http://windowsitpro.com/windows)  
+[Unearthing Rootkits](https://windowsitpro.com/windows)  
 Mark's June *Windows IT Pro Magazine* article provides an overview of
 rootkit technologies and how RootkitRevealer works.
 
 [Rootkits: Subverting the Windows
-Kernel](http://www.amazon.com/rootkits-subverting-windows-greg-hoglund/dp/0321294319/sr=8-1/qid=1162397366/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0553948-5716666?ie=utf8&s=books)  
+Kernel](https://www.amazon.com/rootkits-subverting-windows-greg-hoglund/dp/0321294319/sr=8-1/qid=1162397366/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0553948-5716666?ie=utf8&s=books)  
 This book by Greg Hoglund and Jamie Butler is the most comprehensive
 treatment of rootkits available.
 
-[www.phrack.org](http://www.phrack.org/)  
+[www.phrack.org](https://www.phrack.org/)  
 This site stores the archive of *Phrack*, a cracker-oriented magazine
 where developers discuss flaws in security-related products, rootkit
 techniques, and other malware tricks.
 
 [The Art of Computer Virus Research and
-Defense](http://www.amazon.com/art-computer-virus-research-defense/dp/0321304543/sr=8-1/qid=1162397489/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0553948-5716666?ie=utf8&s=books),
+Defense](https://www.amazon.com/art-computer-virus-research-defense/dp/0321304543/sr=8-1/qid=1162397489/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0553948-5716666?ie=utf8&s=books),
 by Peter Szor
 
 [Malware: Fighting Malicious
-Code](http://www.amazon.com/malware-fighting-malicious-ed-skoudis/dp/0131014056/sr=1-2/qid=1162397556/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-0553948-5716666?ie=utf8&s=books),
+Code](https://www.amazon.com/malware-fighting-malicious-ed-skoudis/dp/0131014056/sr=1-2/qid=1162397556/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-0553948-5716666?ie=utf8&s=books),
 by Ed Skoudis and Lenny Zeltser
 
 *Windows Internals, 4th Edition*, by Mark Russinovich and Dave Solomon

sysinternals/downloads/shellrunas.md

@@ -57,4 +57,4 @@ shellrunas \[/netonly\] <*program*> \[*arguments*\]**
 
 ## Getting Help
 
-If you have problems or questions, please visit the [Sysinternals Forum](http://forum.sysinternals.com).  
+If you have problems or questions, please visit the [Sysinternals Forum](https://forum.sysinternals.com).  

sysinternals/downloads/sysmon.md

@@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ reboots to monitor and log system activity to the Windows event log. It
 provides detailed information about process creations, network
 connections, and changes to file creation time. By collecting the events
 it generates using [Windows Event
-Collection](http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/bb427443(v=vs.85).aspx)
+Collection](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/bb427443(v=vs.85).aspx)
 or
-[SIEM](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/security_information_and_event_management)
+[SIEM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/security_information_and_event_management)
 agents and subsequently analyzing them, you can identify malicious or
 anomalous activity and understand how intruders and malware operate on
 your network.

sysinternals/downloads/tcpview.md

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ utility:
 This Microsoft KB article references TCPView:
 
 [816944: "Unexpected Error 0x8ffe2740 Occurred" Error Message When You
-Try to Start a Web Site](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816944)
+Try to Start a Web Site](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/816944)
 
 [![Download](/media/landing/sysinternals/download_sm.png)](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/TCPView.zip) [**Download TCPView**](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/TCPView.zip) **(285 KB)**
 

sysinternals/downloads/vmmap.md

@@ -65,14 +65,14 @@ optimize their application's memory resource usage.
 ## Getting Help
 
 If you have problems or questions, please visit the [Sysinternals
-Forum](http://forum.sysinternals.com).  
+Forum](https://forum.sysinternals.com).  
 
 
 
 ## Learn More
 
 -   [Defrag Tools: \#7 -
-    VMMap](http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-7-vmmap)  
+    VMMap](https://channel9.msdn.com/shows/defrag-tools/defrag-tools-7-vmmap)  
     In this episode of Defrag Tools, Andrew Richards and Larry Larsen
     cover how to use VMMap to see how Virtual Memory is being used and
     if there have been any memory leaks.

sysinternals/downloads/winobj.md

@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ objects located there, but the interfaces are undocumented.
 
 Helen Custer's *Inside Windows NT* provides a good overview of the
 Object Manager name space, and Mark's October 1997 [WindowsITPro
-Magazine](http://www.windowsitpro.com/) column, "Inside the Object
+Magazine](https://www.windowsitpro.com/) column, "Inside the Object
 Manager", is (of course) an excellent overview.
 
 [![Download](/media/landing/sysinternals/download_sm.png)](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/WinObj.zip) [**Download WinObj**](https://download.sysinternals.com/files/WinObj.zip) **(447 KB)**