Mixed OS WSUS implementation
Hi Gents I have a task where we will upgrade the existing downstream WSUS from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2022. we should synchronize the new downstream configured on the new Windows OS to the existing upstream installed in the DMZ on Windows…
How do we fix ICMP Timestamp Request Remote Date Disclosure on Windows Server?
I would like to know if there is an effective way to fix the vulnerability "ICMP Timestamp Request Remote Date Disclosure". Any additional recommendations?
How to manage local account password though AD.
Many years ago, a script can be used for manage the password of local account (specific one account). When the client (may Windows 10 or 11) join in domain, AD could change the password of one specific account to any random password of each. And it is…
Wsus server is not yet reported specific machine
Hello all, We use WSUS services in our environment for client machines, some of Client machine that have not yet been reported. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to remedy this issue, so please assist us in getting it resolved as soon as…
how to find restore point creation in system protection tab in win serverv2016
I Cant able to find system protection tab in windows server 2016 OS just need to create a restore point
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…
Error 0x104 connecting RDP mobile to the server from XIAOMI phones
I also encountered this problem in the official Microsoft RDP client for Android (Error code: 0x104 ). And what is most interesting, this error is only on new Xiaomi Mi10 and POCO smartphones with MIUI 14 (Android 13) There is a feeling that there is no…
DISM Not finding source
I am having some difficulty with DISM, and it appears that nothing that I do will resolve the issue. I confirmed that the server in question and the image that I am using for the WIM repair are of the same build - 14393.4169 however every time I run…
Quick access in explorer keeps giving troubles
What we have: Citrix environment, Windows 2019/2016, roaming profiles, gpo with redirected profile folders. What is being used by users: In Explorer the use of Quick Access, daily. What is the trouble: Working in Explorer, lots of quick access items.…
What is the difference between FBL 3 and FBL 4 in ADFS
Hi Team, I am currently running on ADFS 4.0 on windows 2016 with Farm Behaviour Level 3. planning to move to windows 2022 , FBL 4. Can you let me know the difference between FBL 3 and FBL 4. I do not see any detailed document on this. Thanks, …
Where can I find "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support" option in Windows server 2016 ?
Where can I find the below option in windows server 2016 "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support". I can see this option in windows 10 but not in server 2016.
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Are logon session LUID randomness NIST SP 800-90A compliant?
I see that the last 32-bits of the logon session for each user session LUID is randomly generated. The first 32-bits seems to always be zeros. Does the randomness of the last 32-bits comply with NIST SP…
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How do I determine total number of Active Directory Forests in an enterprise?
I heard that theoretically we could port scan global network for TCP 3268 i.e identifying all Global Catalog Domain Controllers(DCs). So my questions are: How Global Catalog servers is correlated with total number of Active Directory Forests in an…
Active Directory find objects with no results
The Find object function in active directory has stopped working for some reason? On the screen shot's, I have searched the entire directory and with no filters in place for the name Mark. No results are found yet we have 3 Mark users! This is the same…
Recent Windows Server updates break VPN, RDP, RRAS connections
Hi Team, We see there are multiple post patching issues identified for June-2022 patches released by MS. These reports related to these problems coming in since Patch Tuesday have a common theme: losing Remote Desktop and VPN connectivity to…
RDS client single mouse clicks produce double clicks for just one user
Greetings, I have a single Windows 10 user that connects to an application server through RDS and when he interacts with the application it's producing double clicks when single clicking. Using TeamViewer, I connected to his computer remotely,…
Microsoft windows server 2016 | Update broke the redirect printers
Hi i have server 2016 version 1607 os 14393.7070 that use for terminal.. after last update thr redirect options not working i tried many troubleshooting any user and any redirect printer we see all printer in control panel includes them no events…
Disable WinRM PowerShell Remoting
Hi All I have a requirement to Disable or Harden PowerShell Remoting and WinRM Services. The impact what i see is one server cannot connect to another server using remote powershell scripts. Please also let me know what possible issues we can come across…
character path limitation
Hi all, I have a file on a Windows server that I want to rename, but the file name exceeds 256 characters. I understand there is a 256-character path limitation. Is it possible to rename a file with a name longer than 256 characters