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How do I use AppLocker to Mail PassView ?

I'm trying to prevent Mail PassView from being downloaded or running from flash drives on several PCs. I have tried creating deny rules in both Executable Rules and Windows Installer Rules (using Path), and the program is still running.

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.
5,380 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,906 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.
5,380 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,906 questions
asked 2024-10-03T10:25:14.05+00:00
Bishoy Sater 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-04T08:43:36.8466667+00:00
Bishoy Sater 0 Reputation points
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How do I use AppLocker to Mail PassView ?

I'm trying to prevent Mail PassView from being downloaded or running from flash drives on several PCs. I have tried creating deny rules in both Executable Rules and Windows Installer Rules (using Path), and the program is still running.

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.
5,380 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,906 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.
5,380 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,906 questions
asked 2024-10-03T10:25:14.05+00:00
Bishoy Sater 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-04T08:43:36.8466667+00:00
Bishoy Sater 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 DoH Configuration Not Working in Browser

Problem I have configured the use of the DoH protocol in the network settings of Windows 11 and set the browser to use the system default secure DNS, but the browser still uses the DNS protocol instead of the DoH protocol. Only when I set DoH directly in…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,312 questions
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.
755 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,593 questions
asked 2024-10-04T08:42:55.74+00:00
Eric 0 Reputation points
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BadgeUpdateManager::CreateBadgeUpdaterForApplication() crashes with WinRT originate error - 0x80070490 : 'Element not found.'

Hello, I'm trying to show badge icon in the taskbar for my WinUI2 application (WinRT/C++). Below is the code snippet: // winrt::init_apartment(apartment_type::single_threaded); XmlDocument badgeXml =…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-10-04T06:40:08.6566667+00:00
Shyam Butani 190 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:40:35.2233333+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT 33,091 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How can I check for updates from within a Windows app in .NET MAUI?

I am developing a windows application using .NET MAUI planform. I am deploying it to the user using the appinstaller file. I configured the appinstaller file to check for update in the background every 8 hour once. What I also need is to check for update…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
783 questions
.NET MAUI
.NET MAUI
A Microsoft open-source framework for building native device applications spanning mobile, tablet, and desktop.
3,478 questions
asked 2024-09-28T19:13:18.2666667+00:00
Lohith K K 105 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-04T08:40:01.4533333+00:00
Lohith K K 105 Reputation points
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Users get prompted for MFA and email

Hi, We have corp.local on prem domain and external.org for our emails. Before we flip from Exchange on prem to O365 we would like to get all SSO issues resolved. We currently have two problems. When users open Edge or Chrome browsers on their office…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
4,880 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,517 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
1,259 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,678 questions
asked 2024-09-22T18:34:05.09+00:00
nettech 151 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-04T08:27:06.7433333+00:00
Clément BETACORNE 2,186 Reputation points
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My Windows has 13 viruses detected

Dear all, My Windows has viruses detected. When I start my browser "Chrome", it shows the following warning. I scan it with SpyHunter. After that, I try to clear the viruses on SpyHunter. However, when I start the browser, the viruses still…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,593 questions
asked 2024-10-03T08:26:45.9+00:00
BenTam 1,661 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-04T08:26:15.9833333+00:00
BenTam 1,661 Reputation points
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GMSA issues when setting a service logon

Hello all, I have a parent domain and multiple subdomains. In my parent domain, I have configured a GMSA account and allowed a machine that is going to use it to pull GMSA related info. The problem I have is that when using the GMSA account, I see the…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,050 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,517 questions
asked 2024-09-27T04:13:19.3266667+00:00
Nolimit 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:10:15.6766667+00:00
Jing Zhou 6,865 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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MIcrosoft 365 VPN eligibility

I posted here https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/msoffice_other-msoffice_unknown-mso_unsupported/microsoft-365-vpn/8c894f9e-b13e-41d9-a03a-4abb549e66a7?messageId=73a2a12a-f59f-41f2-b0b3-f80e5da63927, but was advised to ask the question…

OneDrive
OneDrive
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
1,108 questions
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.
755 questions
asked 2024-09-29T18:45:03.0666667+00:00
mr-2458 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:09:03.91+00:00
Jing Zhou 6,865 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Win 2012 R2 DNS error event id 4016 and 4004

we have 2 DC in HO on Win 2012 R2. since few week in event viewer under DNS server its showing event error ID 4016 and 4004. This event frequency has increase before it was approx once every two Week but now some time 2 to 3 days. This error event keep…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,588 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,050 questions
asked 2024-09-29T07:23:14.44+00:00
mohdashraf azam 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:08:49.8+00:00
Jing Zhou 6,865 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Problem Connecting Game Console to PC

Hello, I recently wanted to hook up the Nintendo Switch to my pc, but when I selected the HDMI source it connected to, the monitor turned off. I even looked at all the other sources and there was still no luck. Another thing to note is the console does…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,593 questions
asked 2024-09-28T22:10:52.0033333+00:00
K.J 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:08:24.94+00:00
Jing Zhou 6,865 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Why can't I sign in to my Microsoft Account with a password I created just 24 hours ago?

Why can't I sign in to my Microsoft Account so that I can post a question to the Community? I reset the password 24 hours ago but sign-in tells me it's incorrect. I'm not technically advanced and running Windows 10 on a Dell laptop.

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,346 questions
asked 2024-10-02T06:56:39.2733333+00:00
Noel Clark 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:07:55.0966667+00:00
Daisy Zhou 23,346 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Unable to Open or Copy Corrupted Excel Files on Network Drive

Hello, I have encountered an issue with few Excel files stored on a network path. Out of six files, three appear to be corrupted. When I try to open these files by double-clicking, Excel launches but displays the following error message: "Could not…

Excel
Excel
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
1,885 questions
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.
755 questions
asked 2024-10-04T04:20:00.04+00:00
Researcher 6 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-04T08:07:47.6266667+00:00
Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

server 2022 issues with windows update

i am having issues on some of my servers where they will not update. when i run the "check for updates" in windows updates it comes back with the following error: "We couldn't connect to the update service. We'll try again later, or you…

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.
5,380 questions
asked 2024-10-02T09:42:18.6933333+00:00
mark fidler 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:06:25.36+00:00
Daisy Zhou 23,346 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Windows 11 24h2 Installer - Bitlocker on for secondary drives

Fresh install of Windows 11 24h2. Bitlocker seems to default on for secondary drives. Do not want bitlocker on install. How to avoid it?

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.
5,380 questions
asked 2024-10-02T10:11:05.9633333+00:00
Stan Kasper 1,376 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:03:52.8+00:00
Daisy Zhou 23,346 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Installation script gets "block" tag when downloaded from Sysvol folder

Hello We want to install an application via GPO. The installation uses a PowerShell script -> called installation script in the following text. The installation script -file itself is not marked as blocked and is located in the Sysvol folder. However…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,050 questions
asked 2024-10-02T13:27:31.6966667+00:00
Koch, Mike 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:02:26.5+00:00
Daisy Zhou 23,346 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to get rid of "Your organization used Windows Defender Application Control to block this app". IT BLOCKS EVERY APP BESIDES MICROSOFT EDGE.

After downloading a file and running it as administrator, I found that my files are cut, such as my TEMP folder. I tried opening up simple apps such as Steam and now it comes up with: "Your organization used Windows Defender Application Control to…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,572 questions
asked 2024-10-02T13:51:39.0433333+00:00
Thuong Nguyen 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T08:01:18.6166667+00:00
Daisy Zhou 23,346 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Windows System Image Manager - Pass 1 loop

Hi i'm using wsim for creating a default image. When i add the "installFrom" component, the installer loops pass 1 WindowsPE I have added the MetaData tag with key: /MEDIA/INDEX and value: 3, and the indes is validated using DISM Do anybody…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,593 questions
asked 2024-09-30T08:57:59.0333333+00:00
Teddy Roskvist 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-04T07:59:53.3766667+00:00
Daisy Zhou 23,346 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Why doesn't GetNameInfo win32 api resolve Chinese computer names on Windows 11?

0 I have a small lab based Active Directory environment with 3 devices. They have the following OS installed. DC running Windows Server 2022 hosting my AD server. 1.Endpoint running Windows 10 Pro (22H2 Build 19045.4780) [English US installation and…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,610 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,719 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,593 questions
asked 2024-10-01T07:31:51.6766667+00:00
Arif Waqas 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-04T07:59:00.49+00:00
Arif Waqas 0 Reputation points
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Removed Appx Package from old user profile

Hi, Removed Appx Package from old user profile but it showing pending removal and due to this I am not able to run sysprep. Deleted user profile form Regedit and C drive also cleaned registry setting for that package and user... removed package…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,572 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.
5,380 questions
asked 2024-10-04T07:47:55.7333333+00:00
Ashwani Rajput 0 Reputation points