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Windows become a zombie
Hello I’m experiencing a recurring issue on my Windows 11 enterprise system related to multiple DCOM errors iwth a lenovo Legend laptop and I’d like a deeper technical explanation or guidance because standard troubleshooting hasn’t resolved it. Here…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Application technologies and compatibility
asked 2026-04-17T12:10:50.5866667+00:00
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LOPEZMiguelAngel-0352
20
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-20T12:42:08.98+00:00
LOPEZMiguelAngel-0352
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Server with IPP printing protocol isse after Upgrade
Hello, I have issue with windows server 2016 using IPP printing protocol. After upgrade to windows 2022 No printing jobs works on this server. Is there any simple way to enable use of IPP protocol on 2022 or migrate newer one
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-20T12:33:56.4333333+00:00
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Marcin Godlewski
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T12:34:15.4666667+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
DFS replication rollback is causing file loss and an outdated backup state on Windows Server.
I'm dealing with a serious issue in a corporate file-sharing environment where we use DFS Replication between two servers: DC-FS01 running Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise and DC-FS02 running Windows Server 2019 Standard. The configuration was working…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
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3 answers
Problem with RDS CALs license installation
Dear, Registration of users CALs on https://activate.microsoft.com/LicenseInfoSelectConfirm.aspx return error number 800. Can i ask for support? Thank you
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-04-17T10:57:13.7766667+00:00
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Duchek, Martin
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-20T11:38:43.92+00:00
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Chen Tran
9,255
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Block certificate install request without blocking the existing connection
I have a user who uses a Gemalto Card Reader they plug in daily, each time they plug it in they receive a pop up request to install a root certificate. Every time they do click 'no' and they are able to use the externally connected device without issue,…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
896 questions
asked 2026-04-10T09:17:23.2033333+00:00
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Gina Lambert
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-20T11:24:33.55+00:00
Gina Lambert
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Move Microsoft Flight Simulator packages folder to another drive in Windows 11 Xbox app
I'm having a storage management issue on a Windows 11 gaming PC that's in a small home-to-office hybrid setup where I also use the machine for occasional simulation work. I've been using Microsoft Flight Simulator (Game of the Year Premium Deluxe edition…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-20T10:46:46.4633333+00:00
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Syaheko Firman
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T11:15:27.8666667+00:00
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Tan Vu
2,175
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
0 answers
Windows 11 Remote Desktop Error 0x4 when connecting between home and office PC
I'm trying to use Remote Desktop on Windows 11 Pro to easily set up work from home to the office, but I keep running into a connectivity issue that I can't seem to resolve. The goal is to access my office PC from home so I can continue working without…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-20T11:04:27.8233333+00:00
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Foil Benny
0
Reputation points
asked 2026-04-20T11:04:27.8233333+00:00
Foil Benny
0
Reputation points
7 answers
Snipping tool freezing my laptop when using the draw feature?
The main problem is that when I am using the Snipping tool and using the drawing feature my screens become frozen after a few seconds of drawing. I can exit the freeze by detaching the extended screens but if I trigger the bug with only the main laptop…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
896 questions
asked 2026-04-19T12:13:41.17+00:00
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Pierrau Stefan
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T10:22:21.0666667+00:00
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VPHAN
29,665
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
window server 2022 installation guideline on virtual machine
i want clear steps and guidelines on how to add window server 2022 in my virtualbox.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-04-19T12:30:14.5666667+00:00
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Adolf Daud
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T10:01:20.1+00:00
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Tracy Le
6,080
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
The Windows 11 Search Bar doesn't work and I cannot type into it.
I can't type into the search bar when I open the Start menu, clicking into it shows no feedback nor does it allow me to type into it. Trying to type into the search bar only highlights applications and directories as if you were typing while your desktop…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-10-04T21:42:36.42+00:00
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Andrew
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-20T09:53:35.7+00:00
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Leferman Cosmin (CH/IDX)
0
Reputation points
4 answers
How to confirm the SecureBoot Cert expire issue fixed ???
Dear Good day, we follow the MS KB to applied the Secureboot Cert issue. May I know how to confirm it fixed by command ? Many thanks,
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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Default printer change upon RDP re-connection to terminal server
Hi I have the problem below can anyone help? When initially connecting to the terminal server with RDP, the printer is correctly set as the default. However, when the client disconnects (not sign out, just closing the RDP session) the default printer…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-04-17T09:53:54.58+00:00
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Ronald Torr
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T09:14:43.8066667+00:00
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HLBui
5,120
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Effective access for a group is blocked but user inside the group has Modify permissions
I have started a new job and I am looking at permissions on the file shares. I have noticed the groups have no effective access but the users in the group does. My understanding of effective access is it is the total permissions that the user may have…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2022-10-26T19:39:54.817+00:00
MaintChief
26
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T09:10:19.63+00:00
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Salamat Shah
100
Reputation points MVP
1 answer
Windows 10 802.1x EAP-TEAP user re-authentication not working
Hello all, We're trying to setup a 802.1x EAP-TEAP (EAP-TLS, EAP-TLS) environment for our Windows 10 computers in a MS AD domain. The issue we're facing is when loggin in with user credentials, the WLAN Autoconfig log shows nothing and the NIC doens't…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2024-06-10T12:06:53.99+00:00
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Claus Juhl Pedersen
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T08:58:34.0566667+00:00
Salamat Shah
100
Reputation points MVP
4 answers
Domain Controllers and DNS Failover
We have two Data Centers/sites primary Site A & Secondary Site B, Primary has 2 Domain Controllers/DNS servers while Secondary has 1 Domain Controller/DNS Servers. Now we have to failover completely to Secondary Data Center B with no Connection to…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
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2 answers
how to upgrade window 11 pro
i have window 10 pro. how to upgrade window 11 pro? how to solve tpm problem?
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
896 questions
asked 2026-04-20T07:11:52.91+00:00
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Myungsun AN
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T08:08:01.6766667+00:00
Tracy Le
6,080
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
VC++ Redistributable install fails on Windows 7 with KB2999226 MSU error 0x800b0001
Hey, I’m trying to deploy Microsoft Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributable (x64) version 14.30.30708 on a legacy Windows 7 SP1 machine that’s still used in our corporate test lab for older automation tools. The deployment is part of a migration cleanup…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-20T03:03:52.6733333+00:00
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Jones Oscar
20
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-20T06:53:17.2233333+00:00
Jones Oscar
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows Server 2025 Upgrade Deployment
We are currently running Windows Server 2019 with a domain functional level of 2016. When we add a Windows Server 2025 machine and promote it to a domain controller, all user accounts are unable to log in.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
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2 answers
Not able to add node in the cluster
i am planning to create Failover cluster between DC and DR , but when trying to add DR server in the DC failover cluster i'm getting the below error.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Storage high availability | Clustering and high availability
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2 answers
VsCode blue color delay after its fully loaded and I haven't typed in anything.
Hello so in my Vscode I have a blue color delay for my variables in Python. However it goes it away and the blue color is quick after I define a variable 3 times. This delay/issue usually happens after Vscode is fully loaded and there's nothing that I…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-04-18T13:41:13.6+00:00
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Asterix Asterix
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T06:23:25.1666667+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,695
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