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How to bulk-change a local user's password on domain-joined computers?

I have a local admin account of each and every client Windows computer. And there are hundreds of them. They are all joint one domain. The DC is running Windows Server 2019. The password has leaked, and has to be changed on all those computers. On…

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.
5,091 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-24T12:30:02.03+00:00
Soar 106 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-24T16:55:41+00:00
Soar 106 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Pre-requisites for installing the provisioning agent on a window server

Hi all, In Workday to on-premise AD integration, I am at the section for installing and configuring the on-premises provisioning agent. I'm unsure if I need to create a gMSA (Group Managed Service Account) for this setup. When I click the link provided…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,595 questions
asked 2024-07-24T14:52:41.1+00:00
Rahwa Ghebremichael 0 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-24T15:39:26.7033333+00:00
Rahwa Ghebremichael 0 Reputation points
2 answers

C# .NET Bind to CN=Deleted Objects container in domain to list dACL

Hello dear community members, I need some help with C# .NET code to bind to CN=Deleted Objects container in a domain. I tried below methods: In PowerShell - [System.DirectoryServices.DirectoryEntry] In .NET System.DirectoryServices namespace with…

.NET
.NET
Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.
3,640 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,623 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 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.
10,640 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,321 questions
asked 2024-07-22T13:59:06.2666667+00:00
iSiek 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-24T14:36:52.0166667+00:00
Jiale Xue - MSFT 43,046 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Data is missing from management API using service principle. ex:resources

I have a requirement to load datasets from management.Azure.com (Management API), for example: Resources, Assessments, Tasks, and Secure Score. I have created a service principal in app registration and have been able to obtain the access token. However,…

Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Synapse Analytics
An Azure analytics service that brings together data integration, enterprise data warehousing, and big data analytics. Previously known as Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
4,685 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-11T22:11:50.9166667+00:00
Mahesh Reddy 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-24T14:25:32.3466667+00:00
Smaran Thoomu 12,615 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

EnableSidHistory

Hello ! I'm facing a strange beahavior when I try to enable SID History for one of two new forests trusts: the commands always return the same thing (the actual state), no matter I change the switch. netdom trust old.dom /D:new.dom…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2021-05-11T16:49:14.697+00:00
JBINET 21 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-24T13:26:03.1166667+00:00
Dittmaier Benjamin 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to clear all On-premises attributes from previously synchronized Azure AD users

Hi, Three years ago, we made a cut over to an on-premises domain with our Azure AD in order to have a cloud-only setup. Now we need to synchronize with the new Active Directory infrastructure and the new on-premises domain. Users in Azure AD that were…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Hybrid Management: Organizing, handling, directing or controlling hybrid deployments.
1,999 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,595 questions
asked 2023-06-20T11:34:00.3166667+00:00
Denis Debijađi 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-24T13:01:43.7733333+00:00
areels 0 Reputation points
1 answer

The default app settings for "http" and "https" are not being saved; after rebooting or logging off, the settings disappear.

The default app settings for "http" and "https" are not being saved; after rebooting or logging off, the settings disappear, and the user has to set the default browser again. We have GPOs and SCCM clients in our environment. I have…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,237 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,972 questions
asked 2024-07-23T19:27:33.02+00:00
Mohammad Roshan Shaik 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-24T10:57:05.82+00:00
Mohammad Roshan Shaik 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Shared account for Approval process.

The shared accounts works for Approval Process after a Transport Rule is applied? There is an hypothetical case where an external/internal user send a message, the transport rule send it to approval to a shared account, but there is an error: *(The…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online: A Microsoft email and calendaring hosted service.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
4,381 questions
asked 2024-07-23T13:10:13.4466667+00:00
Anielka Oliveros 110 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-24T09:05:27.8533333+00:00
Alex Zhang-MSFT 0 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Regarding Enterprise Admin Group

Hi All, I have scenario like upper draft for my customer, customer asking is that have anyway let have one of the AD account in Root domain have Administrator right to all domain in the forest, I do found seem like enterprise Admin group in Root domain…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,623 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-10T05:43:26.7066667+00:00
PAUL CHONG CHUANG YONG 80 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-24T07:35:36.0566667+00:00
Daisy Zhou 21,276 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

prevent user from using the computer while UWF servicing updates

I'm checking the UWF feature in VM (hyper-V specifically) and I'm testing the update process. it runs the updates, but instead of blocking user input - it's showing the lock screen, on the UWF-Servicing account. The users can just log into their accounts…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,182 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-24T05:19:10.66+00:00
Shimi 1 Reputation point
1 answer

How to open a ticket with the services hub team?

Hi everyone, I wanted to perform assessment in my organization's AD environment using the Microsoft's On-Demand Assessment. Although I have the required Pay-as-you-go subscription for Azure in place, I am not able to reach out to them for getting myself…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-22T07:29:22.6466667+00:00
Garima Das 1,041 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-24T04:57:29.1066667+00:00
Garima Das 1,041 Reputation points
4 answers

Defender for Identity - Directory Services Advanced Auditing is not enabled

Hi Everyone, We have followed the following guide from Microsoft in regards to enabling "advanced auditing" for Defender for Identity: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-for-identity/configure-windows-event-collection However, we keep…

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.
5,091 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
181 questions
asked 2023-09-27T20:12:12.2233333+00:00
OwlTecAB 40 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-24T02:58:55.71+00:00
art_domingues 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

sub domain trust on Windows

I am trying to setup a multiple domains environment on Windows, here is my setup: My requirement is that users in parent domain (b1cloud.smes.sap.corp) can list users of its sub domains(child.b1cloud.smes.sap.corp, atlas.b1cloud.smes.sap.corp), but…

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.
5,091 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-16T08:21:28.2933333+00:00
Gong, Allen 95 Reputation points
accepted 2024-07-24T01:50:31.7533333+00:00
Gong, Allen 95 Reputation points
0 answers

Deprovisioning not working in Azure AD

Hello – we’ve been asked to setup a deprovisioning setup in Azure AD (Entra AD), users are in Entra, target system is a custom app with a SCIM 2.0 compliant api. Here's what we have done: Created an enterprise app In that enterprise app, under…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,595 questions
asked 2024-07-23T16:04:11.7533333+00:00
Dan Butterfield 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-07-23T22:04:23.11+00:00
VarunTha 5,900 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Azure AD B2C Custom Policy ExternalUser is not found using ExternalAzureAD

The custom policy authentication is integrated and works fine for the users, created specifically to the current tenant. However, in case, when user is logging in using AD account from a different tenant, it throws an error, saying that the account is…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-23T19:53:34.2966667+00:00
Semen Shekhovtsov 0 Reputation points
0 answers

WMI Filtering missing from GPMC

I'm not sure what happened but WMI Filtering is missing from GPMC. See below: Unless is in some wierd gui name, I've checked deleted object via LDP and ADAC and it's not there to be restored. There is an old article referenced when searching the net,…

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.
5,091 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,623 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-23T15:47:46.5666667+00:00
Steve Nowowiejski 0 Reputation points
2 answers

ad b2c entra

I'm trying to create b2c users with country KP (North Korea), IR (iran) , CU (cuba) , SY (syria) but the respective countries are missing differently from what is indicated in the documentation.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,595 questions
asked 2024-07-19T13:21:53.9266667+00:00
Alberto Renzi 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-23T15:15:08.64+00:00
Akhilesh 7,235 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Localized (translated) folders names for Desktop, Music, etc. with Folders redirected by gpo in the AD Domain

How to translate (localize) folders like Desktop, Documents, Downloads, etc. on Windows 10/11 computer connected to AD Domain? On the computer outside of domain, this "shown" name or nickname for the Desktop (because the folder path is still…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-22T14:39:55.9433333+00:00
Jan Makovec 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-23T12:39:32.03+00:00
Jan Makovec 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Can't get AD and SMB to work from Azure to On-prem server

Hi, I'm working on a newly created Azure environment with very little networking set up. Our setups are as follows: Azure: Working S2S VPN Route table pointing to the on-prem subnet A VM for testing with an NSG allowing all traffic both inbound and…

Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
An Azure network security service that is used to protect Azure Virtual Network resources.
612 questions
Azure Virtual Network
Azure Virtual Network
An Azure networking service that is used to provision private networks and optionally to connect to on-premises datacenters.
2,297 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
asked 2024-07-23T11:56:54.92+00:00
Chaiwon, James 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-23T12:28:15.27+00:00
KapilAnanth-MSFT 41,156 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Domain Windows 11 cannot authenticate

Our Windows 11 domain machines return to the login screen whenever a user tries to log in. They must enter their password numerous times before successfully logging in. I must say that I am also affected by this. Situation: A user boots his/her…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,233 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,972 questions
asked 2024-07-09T13:13:49.1366667+00:00
Andrew Mabuza 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-23T11:12:41.2633333+00:00
Daisy Zhou 21,276 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor