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Windows Hello for business ask a Microsoft account

Hi, I have an active directory on Windows server 2016. I tried to setup Windows hello for business on my clients whth these GPO : Use Windows Hello for Business Use certificate for on-premises authentication Windows Hello is then available on…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
asked 2024-10-02T07:39:39.2133333+00:00
Christophe DUMAS 0 Reputation points
0 answers

in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019 keep failding

I have an issue when I try to do an in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019. Installation keep fails at 5% The server is Domain joined I used Local admin & Domain admin same error According to Upgrade logs i found these…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
asked 2024-10-01T23:08:13.8766667+00:00
Fahme Elhakeem 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Random RDS Session Crashes (Disconnections with black screen and only RDS banner) unable to re-connect until logged of by admin

Problem: - Users report RDS session crashes usually but not always where the screen will go black leaving the only option to X out of the RDS banner. When trying to re-connect it will briefly allow login then immediately the session will drop and they…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,541 questions
FSLogix
FSLogix
A set of solutions that enhance, enable, and simplify non-persistent Windows computing environments and may also be used to create more portable computing sessions when using physical devices.
491 questions
asked 2022-08-01T15:34:48.807+00:00
Alan O'Riordan 16 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-01T19:52:04.63+00:00
Roy Cullipher 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Can copy/paste text from RDP, but not files

Hi, I ran into an issue on one of our RDS servers: I cannot copy/paste files from or to the server (Server 2016), from my workstation (Windows 10). However, I can open a .txt file on the server, and I can copy/paste text from that file, into a text…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,375 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,541 questions
asked 2022-10-03T08:46:46.18+00:00
Geert S 6 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-01T14:51:51.6533333+00:00
Gergely Szabó 0 Reputation points
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LogonUser Win32 API Function gives error of incorrect username or password passed for the correct credentials passed!

I created a Windows SSHD MSI Installer using CPP and Win32 API Function to create a SSH login to the remote user on the Windows Server on which we install our MSI Installer. The Portuguese Language based Windows Server 2016 when logged in with a default…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,610 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
750 questions
asked 2024-09-27T07:54:29.66+00:00
Prem Jha 45 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-01T10:36:04.14+00:00
Prem Jha 45 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Administrator Account

Hi All If I disable the group policy listed below, can any locally created user still log in to any of the member servers(i.e during troubleshooting if any server is moved out of the domain or any issue with the member server)? How will it behave for…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
asked 2024-09-21T15:33:43.6133333+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-01T04:28:27.8066667+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

security policy processing

Hi I want to understand the below 3 GPOs and its impact on applying them on windows server. Please guide me. Configure security policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing is set to Enabled: FALSE Computer…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
544 questions
asked 2024-09-23T23:00:54.9933333+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-01T04:27:33.79+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure AD Connect

Hi All, I have a Windows Server 2019 VM in Azure with Azure AD Connect installed. Experts please guide me on how to upgrade the Azure AD Connect version? Additionally, the following components are also installed on the same VM, but I am unsure if Azure…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,649 questions
asked 2024-09-15T06:27:54.1066667+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-01T04:26:29.3366667+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

query on timestamp

Our vulnerability scanner tool has detected the following vulnerability on windows servers: ICMP Timestamp Request Remote Date Disclosure. It provides the following solution: Filter out the ICMP timestamp requests (13) and the outgoing ICMP timestamp…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
544 questions
asked 2024-09-27T06:34:49.92+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-01T04:26:18.29+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media

Hi All i have the below GPO setting set to Administrators & Interactive Users. I believe recommended setting is Administrators. is it safe to remove interactive users as i am not sure please guide me. Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
asked 2024-09-30T05:49:46.5033333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-01T04:22:17.5433333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
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Turn off Spotlight collection on Desktop

Hi All i have an ask to enable the below policy on windows servers. What benefit will i get by enabling this policy on windows servers. This is Personalization settings i believe. User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
asked 2024-09-30T06:27:47.8766667+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

query on powershell script

Hi All I am trying to use the following lines in a PowerShell script. Lets say extensionAttribute1 represents the job ID of users. When I use the query below, I am getting users with different job IDs as well. What I need is to pull users with job ID 123…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,520 questions
asked 2024-09-29T11:20:16.4433333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-29T19:47:14.0566667+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
0 answers

Problem with WEC

Hi everybody! In the infrastructure, I need to configure the SYSMON utility event collector server. The collector server runs on Windows Server 2019. I configure according to the Microsoft documentation according to the Collector Initiated Subscription…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
544 questions
asked 2024-09-28T19:37:09.6866667+00:00
Михаил Андросов 376 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Multi-Provider Router (MPR) notifications

I need help on two GPOs. If I disable the policy below, will there be any impact besides issues with mapped network drives? Policy: Enable MPR notifications for the system --> Disabled Location: Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
asked 2024-09-25T05:45:52.47+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 11,316 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-27T06:26:10.3233333+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 11,316 Reputation points
2 answers

how to update a windows 2016 WSUS server to windows server 2022

We are currently running 1 WSUS upstream server on windows server 2016 and 6 downstream servers on windows 2016, we need to update the Server Operating systems to windows server 2022. We want to start with the windows upstream server and maintain the…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
427 questions
asked 2024-09-24T09:13:15.4433333+00:00
bas peels 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-27T01:56:49.3366667+00:00
Hania Lian 15,171 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows NTP Client

Hi All on my PDC i have below registry by name NtpServer and it is pointing to a Linux appliance which is my NTP server. Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters(NtpServer) I have the ask to enable/disable the…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
asked 2024-09-26T06:06:44.5366667+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-26T20:11:32.25+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
1 answer

Error Code: 0x7 KDC_ERR_S_PRINCIPAL_UNKNOWN LDAP/Localhost

Hi! "In the event log, an entry like this appears every 5 minutes. How do I fix it?" A Kerberos error message was received: on logon session Client Time: Server Time: 13:55:10.0000 9/10/2024 Z Error Code: 0x7 …

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
asked 2024-09-10T14:24:28.53+00:00
Adamecz Zoltán 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-09-26T12:43:38.4433333+00:00
Adamecz Zoltán 0 Reputation points
3 answers

ntoskrnl.exe

After implementing the Windows Update, the CPU usage and disk usage of "ntoskrnl.exe" are quite high. Do you have any information about the Ntoskrnl .exe, such as the cause and how to deal with it?

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
asked 2022-12-20T00:48:12.703+00:00
commented 2024-09-26T09:56:01.94+00:00
Rigby Allen 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Desktop App Installer

Hi If the below policies are disabled through GPO, I suspect that only command-line utilities like winget will be impacted. Could there be any other effects? Computer Configuration-Policies-Administrative Templates-Windows Components-Desktop App…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager
asked 2024-09-25T06:04:02.35+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-25T09:27:51.12+00:00
Rising Flight 4,516 Reputation points
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

CVE-2013-3900 WinVerifyTrust Signature Validation Vulnerability

Hi All https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2013-3900 To remediate the vulnerability CVE-2013-3900 is to add the below registry values. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config] …

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,504 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
asked 2023-02-20T20:35:49.2333333+00:00
Roger Roger 6,041 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-25T06:59:58.1133333+00:00
Shamshad Ansari 0 Reputation points