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Can removing a stolen laptop from Microsoft account prevent access to it?

My sister's laptop was stolen and it can't be locked since it's not connected to the internet. Would removing the laptop from her Microsoft account prevent anyone from accessing it? Would the laptop prompt for Windows login credentials if someone tries…

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.
4,747 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,242 questions
asked 2024-04-26T15:47:11.81+00:00
David Jeje 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Moving Virtual Dir to another IIS server

Hi, I create new IIS server and need to move virtual Dir to new server but i keep getting this error message I use robocopy /copyall to copy dir from old server to new server. Is they anything else I need to do to make this work

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,458 questions
Internet Information Services
asked 2024-04-26T13:15:15.69+00:00
lalajee 1,811 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T15:46:43.0433333+00:00
lalajee 1,811 Reputation points
30 answers

Windows 11 22H2 - Can't use saved credential

After upgrade Windows 11 22H2 I Can't use saved credential (Windows Defender Credential Guard does not allow using saved credentials). Before it works.

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,164 questions
asked 2022-09-24T20:30:19.14+00:00
Andrzej S Ciesiński 96 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-26T15:30:13.08+00:00
informatik01 156 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to open services.msc despite having administrator rights

HI, Unable to open services.msc despite having administrator rights. Error message: Windows was unable to open service control manager, access is denied. Need to know how can I find a event logs related to this issue so I can troubleshoot accordingly. I…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 questions
asked 2024-04-25T04:53:38.6+00:00
Rahul Sapke 141 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T15:27:16.54+00:00
MotoX80 31,571 Reputation points
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Microsoft OLE DB Driver for Sql Server 18.7.2 x86 installer fails with unsupported operating system error on Windows 10

x64 works, but x86 gives me this message on multiple Windows 10 computers:

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 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.
12,713 questions
asked 2024-04-26T14:24:11.66+00:00
Erik Schlorholtz 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-26T15:26:07.7033333+00:00
Erik Schlorholtz 0 Reputation points
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Windows 2016 Essentials Server - Dynamic DNS failing

Hi We are having a problem since the 11/4/2024 where the Windows 2016 Essentials server with its anywhere access facility cannot update the Dynamic DNS records for the 'companyname.remotewebaccess.com' A record after their router has changed its dynamic…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,127 questions
asked 2024-04-17T10:41:54.88+00:00
Steve Greenfield 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T15:14:06.6533333+00:00
Dan Hansen 11 Reputation points
47 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

remotewebaccess.com Anywhere access broken on Server 2016 Again?

Last year a similar issue occurred and by manually applying the registry edits from these two threads most seemed to resolve their issues: …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,127 questions
asked 2022-05-04T19:46:51.657+00:00
ChrisWY27 126 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T15:12:04.6766667+00:00
Dan Hansen 11 Reputation points
2 answers

Anywhere Access broken on Server 2016 Essentials again

Microsoft Anywhere Access broken on Server 2016 Essentials again? Getting the dreded an error has occured updating the dynamic dns information message

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,371 questions
asked 2024-04-12T11:36:06.0966667+00:00
Kevin Bowles 36 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T15:06:57.8866667+00:00
Dan Hansen 11 Reputation points
2 answers

Can i let wininit.exe to startup my win32 program?

i want to let wininit.exe to startup my win32 program? What can i do?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,164 questions
asked 2024-04-10T06:16:39.7733333+00:00
n21k1a jkjkn767c2ok 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:40:40.65+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
2 answers

My Laptop restart automatically

Hi Team, It's been 4 months i'm facing issue in my laptop. My laptop restart automatically when i open 3-4 tab in google chrome. Kindly help me to resolve the issue

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,164 questions
asked 2024-04-10T06:43:24.31+00:00
shashank shukla 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:39:58.3133333+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
2 answers

How to troubleshoot blue screens and black screens on Windows laptop

I am facing blue screens and black screens issues on my Asus Gaming Laptop, even when I'm doing simple tasks like browsing the desktop. The problem also occurs when I'm playing games or watching videos. I usually see the irql_not_less_or_equal error…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
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.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,542 questions
asked 2024-04-09T09:46:07.47+00:00
albion 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:39:13.77+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
2 answers

LogonUser API crashing the LogonUI.exe in some of the user machines, causing a black screen issue.

The issue occurs when one of the user using our MFA agent application, logs in into the windows machine. Our application uses both managed and unmanaged code and we use LogonUser API for logging into the machine. Initial checks indicated that…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 questions
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.
4,747 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,164 questions
asked 2024-04-10T05:55:20.4266667+00:00
Rajeev C 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:38:47.0633333+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
4 answers

How can i start a win32 program, after wininit.exe start , and before winlogon.exe start?

i want to run a win32 program as early as possible. can i run a win32 program , after wininit.exe start , and before winlogon.exe start?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,164 questions
asked 2024-04-10T06:10:02.4766667+00:00
n21k1a jkjkn767c2ok 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:38:28.6833333+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 HELPMSG 2182

Hello, I also encountered such a problem with my newly purchased computer. Jacen Wang Microsoft Agent | The moderator referred me here. I look forward to your help on the subject. Greetings.. help please

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,127 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
18 questions
asked 2024-04-08T17:17:41.59+00:00
Volkan Haciyakupoglu 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:37:11.6033333+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
1 answer

Problem trying to use Kinect v1

Hi, recently I bought a Kinect 360 to use on my PC, I installed the SDK 1.8 drivers and everything went fine, I connected the Kinect to the PC and only the Kinect USB audio appears, and the SDK doesn't recognize anything, what can I do to recognize the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 questions
asked 2024-04-07T18:06:57.66+00:00
guilherme casarotto 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:36:49.74+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
1 answer

Max distribution speed for WNS (push notifications) per minute

Hello! I would like to know more about the limitations Microsoft has on WNS usage. In particular, I would like to clarify what's the maximum speed for sending push notifications through the WNS service, if any. For example, 25 000 per minute? or 250…

Azure Notification Hubs
Azure Notification Hubs
An Azure service that is used to send push notifications to all major platforms from the cloud or on-premises environments.
262 questions
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.
4,747 questions
asked 2024-04-09T07:54:55.6933333+00:00
Gribko, Aleksei | DSAID 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:36:29.3+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
1 answer

Please help with sign in problem

I get this message on sign in page after typing my password and press enter "We can't sign you in with this credential because your domain isn't available. Make sure your device is connected to your organization's network and try again. If you…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 questions
asked 2024-04-09T00:12:01.61+00:00
magdy ezzelarab 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:36:11.45+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
1 answer

Got a "clock watchdog timeout" blue screen? How do I fix and stop this from re-occuring?

Around and hour ago my laptop froze and I got a blue screen with the stop code "clock watchdog timeout". I didn't think it'd be a big deal until the percentage wouldn't move from 0%? It was stuck on 0% for 10-15 minutes while I was on my phone…

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.
4,747 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,164 questions
asked 2024-04-09T01:10:53.5633333+00:00
Anna Rya 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:35:46.51+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows server Datacenter 2022 memory usage - svchost using lots of memory and creating instability

We are experiencing memory issues with some of our environments running on VMs and using Windows server Datacenter 2022. We see a svchost.exe process using a lot of memory and creating instability (low memory available, cannot RDP, pagefile memory at…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,127 questions
asked 2024-04-08T19:50:50.9733333+00:00
NicolasWR 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:35:15.8633333+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points
1 answer

How to use synchronize the time of 2 PCs through LAN?

I want to synchronize the time of 2 PCs through LAN cable, and the PCs will not have Internet access. I had tried to use w32tm /resync command to sync the time of one PC to another, and what I get is "The computer did not resync because no time…

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.
648 questions
asked 2024-04-08T06:12:16.72+00:00
Gnaug 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:34:36.7866667+00:00
Wesley Li 4,740 Reputation points