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Powershell starts up every time on startup.

I keep getting Powershell command on every start up

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | PowerShell
asked 2026-02-23T18:25:59.12+00:00
Robert Fuentes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-23T18:26:08.0333333+00:00
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Windows 2025 printer share not working

I setup a Windows 2025 Printserver for substituting my old Windows 2016 Printserver. After installing and sharing the Printers I cannot access the new shares as of "bad username or password". I am trying to access the new Printserver from…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Other
asked 2026-02-23T17:48:07.8466667+00:00
Jens 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-23T18:14:41.2933333+00:00
Harry Phan 15,045 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I install vfpext service

I am using WSL on my Windows 11 system and there is a dependency on vfpext service. I included the link to WSL source code that shows this dependency, but that link in triggering a code violation action (in spite WSL being open source now) and the pos is…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Storage high availability | Virtualization and Hyper-V
asked 2026-01-02T10:52:20.31+00:00
Manju 150 Reputation points
accepted 2026-02-23T17:58:22.8366667+00:00
Manju 150 Reputation points
7 answers

winget is not recognized as the name of cmdlet

If I try to execute winget as admin, I will get error saying "winget is not recognized as the name of cmdlet" This is seeing on any Windows 11 computer. I already checked variable below. Is the any way to archive this? Because Intune new Store…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Application management
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-06-14T11:44:35.61+00:00
Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 13,446 Reputation points MVP
commented 2026-02-23T17:44:30.5933333+00:00
Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 13,446 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Windows Server – Can We Audit Credential Manager Add, Modify, and Delete Operations?

Hello Team, We would like to confirm whether Windows Server provides native audit logging for Windows Credential Manager operations. Specifically, we are looking to understand: Can Windows log when a credential is added in Credential Manager? Can…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-02-17T16:10:03.1533333+00:00
Laxman singh 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-02-23T17:38:10.66+00:00
Harry Phan 15,045 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

MTR on Windows - Logitech Presence Sensor Not Waking Meeting Room Devices

My organization currently has 4 Logitech TAP w/CAT5 kits installed at our new head office in Toronto which are not detecting motion. I've already been in contact with Logitech Support, and after several runs at troubleshooting the TAP presence sensor is…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2026-02-23T16:26:48.4433333+00:00
Michael Gibbons 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-02-23T17:22:26.4566667+00:00
Michael Gibbons 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to pin this PC to taskbar in windows 11

Hello Microsoft. I am trying to pin this pc to the taskbar in windows 11. i saw someone doing this and wanna try it. Can you help? Thank you.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-04-28T20:42:16.21+00:00
Yoyo Nossier 100 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-23T17:04:17.34+00:00
Dawn Fradkin 0 Reputation points
2 answers

AVD - need to install windows app for all users

Hello, Want to install Windows app for all users on AVD host (windows 11 AVD) however when i install it install for all user. note: I have admin rights is there any script to install for all user or whenever user logins it automatically installed…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-02-20T09:51:36.38+00:00
Nilesh Kushwaha 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-02-23T17:03:27.9533333+00:00
Jilakara Hemalatha 9,575 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
5 answers

Windows Server 2019 update Error - 0x800f0986

I am getting an error while trying to update server 2019. Version 1809 OS Build 17763.7314 2025-12 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 (1809) for x64-based Systems (KB5071544) - Error 0x800f0986 I have tried freeing up space in the EFI drive,…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Other
asked 2025-12-15T09:18:08.81+00:00
Har 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-23T16:47:52.64+00:00
Carson Hughes 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Request assistance with activation of Windows Server 2022 Standard ROK (license lost)

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I would like to ask for your assistance regarding the activation of my Windows Server 2022 Standard license. I purchased a Dell PowerEdge T440 server together with a Windows Server 2022 Standard ROK 16 CORE license from an…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-26T04:07:29.9966667+00:00
somchat pholwised 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-02-23T16:28:06.3033333+00:00
Alexandra Tanasescu 0 Reputation points Moderator
2 answers

UEFI CA 2023

Hello, I have several computers (Dell laptops and workstations) that are fully updated (BIOS, drivers, Windows updates, etc.). When I run the following commands, I get these results: PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-02-23T11:15:03.07+00:00
Jrm 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-23T15:32:46.91+00:00
Domic Vo 17,270 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

microphone input not working

Windows sees my microphone without error. However, no sound is being recorded or input from the mic in any way

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-02-23T01:11:16.5466667+00:00
Barr, Adrien 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-23T15:31:52.0833333+00:00
Chen Tran 7,280 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Changing Windows Desktop Background

I have always used a folder called "Background Photos" holding about 90 photos for my dual screen background. These photos are sized for fit both screens. Sized at 3840 X 1080. Somewhere in the past few days Microsoft changed the background to…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-02-22T13:24:20.9466667+00:00
Terry Seagert 121 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-23T15:24:25.3466667+00:00
Terry Seagert 121 Reputation points
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Is it possible to make a fake msgbox error message with a bat file?

I've been trying to make a fake error message (just like the one in the vbs scripts) with a bat/cmd file yet I could not. I've tried searching online but to no avail. Is there a way to do so? Just asking. Edit: I'd also like it if it could run the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-08-16T19:57:41.1966667+00:00
OSFirst Maker 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-23T15:23:04.9933333+00:00
aarav ajmani 0 Reputation points
2 answers

i have a windows server 2019 Standard and i bought a ne one Server 2025 Essentials. Can i make the new server my DC

im not sure if i can Promote the essentials 2025 to be the new DC. thank oyu for your help

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-23T10:52:05.7266667+00:00
Nikita Kotschkin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-23T15:12:40.5133333+00:00
VPHAN 22,490 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Smart Card 'cmck certify' test fails

Dear team, I try to certify a Smart Card minidriver but I get this output: C:\SmartCardMinidriverTest> .\cmck.exe certify Device string in use:…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-02-09T12:34:39.94+00:00
Darth Tester 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-23T15:01:14.1566667+00:00
Darth Tester 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to activate Windows when Activation Code

How do we activate Windows when Activation Code doesn't work?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-02-23T11:00:42.4066667+00:00
Roderick Hebden 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-23T14:56:06.86+00:00
Domic Vo 17,270 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Ponowna aktywacja licencji RDS User CAL

Dzien dobry rozmawialem na czacie i probowano mi pomoc przez co zmienil mi sie identyfikator serwera licencji: XXXX-XXXXX-XXXX Identyfikator produktu: XXXX Dziękuję Jesli to istotne podaje do analizy numer zgłoszenia w czacie: 22222

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-23T14:47:52.5466667+00:00
Mateusz Czernicki 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-02-23T14:53:16.92+00:00
Mateusz Czernicki 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows ISO download page

we are unable to reach the Windows ISO download page from the subnet 168.119.21.32 / 29

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-02-23T11:49:25.4033333+00:00
abdo elbarbary 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-02-23T14:52:48.6+00:00
VPHAN 22,490 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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KB5065432 failed to install with 0x80244011

Installation of KB5065432 failed on my Windows server with code error 0x80244011. I tried to restart the windows agent with no success. Any suggestions ?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2026-02-23T14:04:42.1633333+00:00
Sank M 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-23T14:48:30.0466667+00:00
Domic Vo 17,270 Reputation points Independent Advisor