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Windows Powershell and Visual Studio Running Extremely Slow

Hello, I work as an IT support engineer for my company and a user reached out to me saying that they have been experiencing issues with their VS code and Powershell commands running very slow. I recreated the same environment on my laptop, and I had the…

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
4,602 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.
5,362 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,047 questions
asked 2024-04-24T19:29:34.0733333+00:00
Daniel Bulakh 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T07:31:57.89+00:00
Richard McCrae 0 Reputation points
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I am working in SSL using webservice.h. I want to modify the HTTP header information in the request by adding Keyid = "value"

I am working on SSL (using webservice.h). Please find below the request. In the highlighted headers below , I want to add Keyid = "Value". I am trying to do this but not able to get any clue. I have tried using WsAddCustomHeader but this is…

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.
2,422 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.
647 questions
asked 2024-04-23T09:17:25.6866667+00:00
Sriram Mahalingam (Contractor) 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-25T07:25:14.64+00:00
Tong Xu - MSFT 1,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Task Scheduler Not Always Run Batch File

I have set a task to run a .bat file which runs 2 Python files.  This works successfully when I run it manually, and I have set it to wake up the computer (a desktop plugged into a UPS) twice a day 12 hours apart and run. Normally it does wake up the…

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.
4,740 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,150 questions
asked 2024-04-09T17:47:46.9866667+00:00
pandionva-1921 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-25T07:20:43.5866667+00:00
Yu Zhou-MSFT 12,056 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Can we focus furthermore to the results of upgrading a non-qualified device to Windows 11?

Given that the only prerequisites not met are CPU and TPM (MoSetup), and that a WIM file will be deployed with a 'DISM apply image' command after locating the file (version matched with index source); predictably on the reboot there will be on-screen…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,609 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,150 questions
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,086 questions
asked 2024-04-23T23:50:46.34+00:00
Claus Debanker 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T07:15:18.5466667+00:00
Claus Debanker 21 Reputation points
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Windows Active Directory setup in Azure

Hi, I plan to setup a Windows Active Directory (AD) using VMs (1 for PDC and 1 for BDC) in the Azure cloud environment and it should sync the AD in the on-prem via the established site-to-site IPsec VPN link. What are the pros and cons? Which is better…

Azure
Azure
A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
928 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,846 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,455 questions
asked 2024-04-25T07:04:00.1+00:00
Archimedes S. Gaviola 0 Reputation points
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Regarding waking up from sleep on a Modern Standby PC

Currently, on a Modern Standby PC, I'm trying to wake it up from sleep at a specified time every day using Task Scheduler and then execute a task. In Task Scheduler, I've set it to "Run whether the user is signed in or not" and "Wake the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,609 questions
asked 2024-04-25T06:54:25+00:00
井上 陽介 20 Reputation points
1 answer

How to get a list of win32 apis that have changed in a windows release

Hi We upgraded from windows server 2012 to windows server 2019 at client and experienced performance issues. There was a win32 api that we called in code that caused the issue. This api was slower than in 2012 due to a design change. We want to know a…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,454 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,115 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.
2,422 questions
asked 2024-04-25T06:04:46.09+00:00
Dev Stability 7 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T06:51:47.8633333+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,181 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Azure policy

I am testing a azure policy that I just successfully deployed. The policy works and it has been deployed at a device level. The thing is the policy is not working for local accounts only the cloud accounts that sign into the device have been affected…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,115 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,846 questions
asked 2024-04-16T17:45:27.1833333+00:00
Daniel Poblano 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-25T06:46:22.7266667+00:00
AnuragSingh-MSFT 19,691 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 activation issue with M365 E5 license

Hey got a Windows 11 device that was preinstalled with windows 11 home edition. I changed the product key to generic windows 11 pro key -…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,150 questions
asked 2024-04-23T16:05:48.76+00:00
Benjamin Ra 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T06:45:56.3966667+00:00
Hania Lian 7,711 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Delete User from AD

Hi I have a question. I have a user which is created on On-premise AD and synced to Azure AD. This user has exchange online, teams and one drive license. I want to remove this user. What is the best way to remove this user? If I will remove it from…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,846 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,455 questions
asked 2024-04-23T07:44:08.52+00:00
HASSAN BIN NASIR DAR 306 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T06:45:43.6133333+00:00
Shweta Mathur 27,381 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Dangerous site - attackers on the site you're trying to visit might trick you

I have an intranet site. This site is hosted on our internal server 2019 on IIS version 10.0. This website is just a web page that enables the employees to fill out their information and then populates a .pdf file from the information that they fill out.…

Internet Information Services
ASP.NET Core
ASP.NET Core
A set of technologies in the .NET Framework for building web applications and XML web services.
4,157 questions
ASP.NET
ASP.NET
A set of technologies in the .NET Framework for building web applications and XML web services.
3,252 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,234 questions
asked 2024-04-19T18:56:41.28+00:00
Anjali Agarwal 1,366 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-25T06:42:47.42+00:00
Sam Wu-MSFT 7,036 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Debug Error: Non-Volatile Storage Rev Update Failed

I am encountering an error that says "Debug: Non Volatile Storage Rev Update Failed : error 36 [RPI_ERROR_INVALID_ODOMETER_CRC]" in my event viewer. My system has enough free memory and hard drive space, yet I still receive this error. Attached…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,609 questions
asked 2024-04-23T22:44:01.2166667+00:00
Steven Vinci 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T06:42:17.9866667+00:00
Hania Lian 7,711 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

System.BadImageFormatException

Hello, I wanted to ask about an error that happened to me lately and that is that when I start the computer I get this message

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.
4,740 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,901 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,086 questions
asked 2024-04-24T16:28:46.1733333+00:00
Facundo Molina 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T06:39:41.5166667+00:00
AllenLiu-MSFT 40,316 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Is there a method to programmatically designate a specific antivirus (AV) for scanning with AMSI if multiple AVs are concurrently active on the system?

I'm seeking guidance on managing antivirus (AV) selection programmatically within the context of using the Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI). In my scenario, multiple AV solutions might be present and active on a system. I need to implement a method to…

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.
2,422 questions
asked 2024-04-25T06:30:04.8933333+00:00
PradeepKumar Yadav 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Microsoft sql studio - dark mode enabling.

do we have a dark mode on Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio ?, of so, can anyone help me on how to get that enabled.

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,454 questions
SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,691 questions
asked 2024-04-23T22:11:21.2133333+00:00
willjim 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-04-25T06:26:57.6933333+00:00
ShaktiSingh-MSFT 13,271 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

Improper permissions for Azure ad connect sync?

So we have our azure ad synced with our on prem. We have an issue where our sync agent service stops. We have had this multiple times. I noticed that the "Log On As" is listed as "ourdomain\adconnectuser" instead of NT Service\System …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,846 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,455 questions
asked 2024-04-23T15:05:36.7433333+00:00
18203024 60 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T06:00:59.44+00:00
Shweta Mathur 27,381 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

Bluetooth disappears after some idle time in windows 11

All bluetooth settings dissappears after some idle time had to restart everytime. It is so much frustrating.

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,150 questions
asked 2024-04-19T11:58:38.74+00:00
Rajarajacholan Krishnamurthy 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T05:52:39.93+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,596 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Having trouble changing brightness

I am having trouble changing the brightness on my device and it is really frustrating. Can someone provide some assistance?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,150 questions
asked 2024-04-23T06:37:04.0566667+00:00
Harrison 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T05:49:09.55+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,596 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to fix error code 0x80070005

I have tried everything, but nothing works. I tried resetting the store, i tried sfc scan, updating, using other accounts. I can't download anything from the microsoft store because of this. Is there a way that makes me bypass this error? Is there a way…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,150 questions
Microsoft Q&A
Microsoft Q&A
Use this tag to share suggestions, feature requests, and bugs with the Microsoft Q&A team. The Microsoft Q&A team will evaluate your feedback on a regular basis and provide updates along the way.
572 questions
asked 2024-04-23T16:44:29.1933333+00:00
ihatemicrosoftstore 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T05:46:40.7533333+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,596 Reputation points MVP
3 answers

Network Policy Server for Certificate based authentications

Dear ppl, Just wondering if NPS Network Policy Server can only do AD existed devices authentication (CA RootCA certificate based) and User based Authentication to 802.1x Wifi? It won't be able to do certificate-based authentications to any Intune…

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.
647 questions
Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Configuration: The process of arranging or setting up computer systems, hardware, or software.
1,716 questions
asked 2024-04-21T02:53:47.25+00:00
Namless Shelter 216 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T05:36:12.39+00:00
Crystal-MSFT 42,956 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor