498 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing tags
Windows 11 Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter is unstable
I defined the Loopback Adapter according to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/install-microsoft-loopback-adapter (Method 2), removing all items except "Internet Protocol Version 4". I set the "Use the…
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USMT loadstate failing to migrate
I am trying to test using USMT to move things over from one machine to the other. Eventually I would like to get to a point where I can copy over taskbar icons, favorites, start menu layout, and desktop background. Maybe some other stuff but ultimately…
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Trouble accessing files on laptop from desktop with w10
Had problems sharing files on desktop with laptop last Spring (2024) but could access the desktop from laptop. Tried all the suggested procedures from ms moderators and nothing helped. after a while could not spend more time on solving this. A few…
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QoS DSCP problems
I'm having trouble getting QoS to assign DSCP values on Windows 10 or 11 in a non-domain environment. I can use Powershell or local group policy editor to create the rule, and everything seems fine, but if I test the traffic in Wireshark, no DSCP values…
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where is my candy crush gift card?
I redeemed 1500 pts. yesterday to get my candy crush gift card and did not receive email confirmation.
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Why are there multiple inbound network connections via Microsoft QWAVE protocol (Port 2177) from the DoD, Department of Defense Network Information Center?
Windows 11 Home IP addresses establishing inbound connections belong to DoD, Department of Defense (DNIC). Via UDP port 2177, Microsoft QWAVE (Quality Windows Audio Visual Experience) I logged 5 IP addresses from DoD Network Information Center (AS749)…
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We are unable to access our website within our own network.
We are getting the error: This site can’t be reached website took too long to respond. Try: Checking the connection Checking the proxy and the firewall Running Windows Network Diagnostics ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT On a troubleshooting report I…
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Remote Desktop Connection to Azure VM terminates after connecting to VPN
I installed FortiClient VPN on my Azure VM. As soon as I connect the VPN, my Remote Desktop connection gets terminates and I can no longer reach it unless I restart the VM. I am thinking it overwrote my routing or something similar. Is there a way…
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Can't overwrite WiredLAN config with Intune
I've spent several months trying to troubleshoot an issue with Intune support with the Wired Network Config for 802.1x authentication. I have a configuration profile that works, however, it is not overwriting a previously deployed configuration. In…
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Uninstall Cricut Design Space
Hi everyone, I'm having trouble uninstalling Cricut Design Space from my computer. I've tried removing it like a regular program, but it either doesn't fully uninstall or keeps showing up. I'm not sure if there are leftover files or if I'm missing a…
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how to improve mobile hotspot speed on windows
ethernet speed = 300mbps mobile hotspot speed = 1.5mbps
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How to RDP to VM without network card or agent
I have a newly migrated VM that appears to not connect to the network based on the boot diagnostics image. I have reapplied and redeployed the VM several times, I have reset the NIC, I have attempted to use a Bastion and cannot get connected via RDP. The…
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Dynamic Memory setting
Hello, Can someone please suggest what is best dynamic memory setting ? Thanks Himanshu
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File and printer sharing toggle from off to on
Hello, I have an issue when i try and open this Siemens Software. It seem that it want to access a folder? There are several users on the PC and there's been done Cyber Sec Hardning on it. At this point i don't know what is overruling what... I…
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I have a few Azure VMs and have stale DNS record. How can I update them? Preparation for DNS Scavenging
I am trying to enable DNS Scavenging on our on-prem DNS, but noticed a few of our Azure VMs with stale record dating back to 2019, 2020, 2022. We are thinking this is happening because wireserve DHCP lease time is over 100 year results in the stale…
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Intermediate certificate renewal in environment with NPS
NPS and certificate renewal We have two-tier PKI solution, NPS server and few thousands of WIFI clients authenticating with user certificate to network using NPS server. Now we must renew intermediate certificate. We tried to do it step by step to be…
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Connect to other machine through WiFi Direct using Windows built-in app
I have a question about connecting any device to Windows using WiFi Direct. In my case, the device is a Linux based device, but it shouldn't matter. I am using the built-in application in Windows, accessible from Settings -> Bluetooth & devices…
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Why GetBestInterfaceEx doesn't consider routes added via command line?
Consider the case where there are two network interfaces connected to the system (Ethernet and WiFi). Both will add 0.0.0.0/0 route in the routing table but, one of the interface will have a lower metric (say Ethernet gets the lower metric).…
Windows development | Windows API - Win32
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Windows server 2016 system occasionally fails to receive network data and automatically recovers after a short period of time
Problem: Windows server 2016 system occasionally fails to receive network data and automatically recovers after a short period of time. Environment: Windows 10 Kernel Version 14393 MP (32 procs) Free x64 Product: Server, suite: TerminalServer DataCenter…
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Difference in USB NCM class driver behavior for Windows 10 and Windows 11?
We have developed a Network Control Model (NCM) device, adhering to the CDC (0x02) class and the NCM (0x0D) subclass, as outlined in Microsoft’s supported USB classes (USB Device Class Drivers Included in Windows - Windows drivers | Microsoft Learn). Our…