Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows-first bias in several ways: Windows terminology and tools (e.g., 'Download Executable', registry edits, Windows Explorer/File Explorer) are often mentioned before or in more detail than their Linux equivalents. Powershell and Windows-specific troubleshooting steps are prominent, while Linux steps are sometimes less detailed or appear after Windows instructions. Some advanced Windows scenarios (like registry edits for iSCSI timeouts) are described in depth, while Linux equivalents are less emphasized or missing. The 'Next steps' section also lists PowerShell before Azure CLI, reinforcing the Windows-first pattern.
Recommendations
  • Ensure Linux instructions and troubleshooting steps are as detailed and prominent as Windows ones, especially for advanced scenarios (e.g., provide more in-depth guidance for Linux iSCSI/RAID/LVM troubleshooting).
  • Present Linux and Windows instructions in parallel or in clearly separated, equally detailed sections, rather than always listing Windows first.
  • Include Linux CLI examples and tools (e.g., show how to browse and copy files using common Linux file managers or CLI commands, not just Windows Explorer).
  • In 'Next steps', alternate the order of PowerShell and CLI links, or group them by platform to avoid reinforcing a Windows-first impression.
  • Where Windows registry edits are described, provide equivalent Linux configuration file changes (e.g., for iSCSI timeouts) with equal prominence and explanation.
  • Use neutral language and headings (e.g., 'For Windows and Linux' or 'Platform-specific steps') to avoid implying Windows is the default or primary platform.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-19 13:51 #54 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk\TimeOutValue – change this from 60 to 2400 secs.
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e97b-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0003\Parameters\SrbTimeoutDelta – change this from 15 to 2400 secs.
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e97b-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0003\Parameters\EnableNOPOut – change this from 0 to 1
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e97b-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0003\Parameters\MaxRequestHoldTime - change this from 60 to 2400 secs.