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Can not raise forest functionality to 2016?

I cannot raise forest functionality to 2016. Domain has been raised to 2016. Cleaned up our sites, DNS, and all our DC's are either 2019 or 2022. In domain and trusts it is not an option to raise forest functionality. Using Powershell with admin…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2025-07-15T23:43:26.88+00:00
Carlo Colon 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2025-07-16T17:15:56.2+00:00
Joseph Tran 935 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix "Windows cannot access \\Server\personal\name\desktop

62 years old here. Not techie. My laptop is connected to our Windows Server in my home town and I have been working in different city. I have been logging into my laptop using my server's credentials (username, password) the last 4 years until this…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-05-17T04:15:54.3033333+00:00
John Tomas 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-16T17:07:06.0566667+00:00
Joseph Tran 935 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SQL Server 2022 installation error on windows 11 pro with error "Could not find the database engine startup handle"

I am trying to install SQL server 2022 on windows 11. But the installation always gets stuck on SQLEngineDBStartConfigAction_install_configrc_Cpu64 Then after some time it shows an error: - I have tried everything from completely uninstalling, to…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
SQL Server | Other
asked 2024-08-16T09:25:44.7233333+00:00
Nazir Abubakar 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-16T17:00:40.07+00:00
Priyanshu Das 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Error code: Wsl/Service/RegisterDistro/CreateVm/HCS/ERROR_MOD_NOT_FOUND

Hi, Could you help what module is being referred here ? Where can I find more details on this error and what exactly is not found ? Thankyou.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2024-04-17T21:04:54.7466667+00:00
Manju 110 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-07-16T16:17:24.29+00:00
Imran mughal 0 Reputation points
16 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I delete the EFI partition and then expand another partition

I first opened this issue in the MicrosoftAnswers community and before I could report back, it was Locked and moved somewhere (message did not indicate where). I was making progress and am pretty close to the end. I hope I am in the right place. I was…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2025-07-10T03:29:22.5833333+00:00
Chuck Balogh 1 Reputation point
commented 2025-07-16T15:55:56.6566667+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 1,166 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
4 answers

WiFi option has completely disappeared from Windows 10 PC Desktop

My dad's PC has suddenly stopped showing WiFi as an option to connect to the internet. It has always been there before and this is how he was connecting. When I open Network Settings, it shows Not Connected with No WiFi option on the left menu: I tried…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2024-07-02T19:57:05.94+00:00
Valerie Jackson 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T15:52:50.6966667+00:00
SH 0 Reputation points
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Is it possibile in CSP Perpetual to downgrade from Win server 2025 to win server 22 and than, upgrade again to the 2025 version?

Is it possibile in CSP Perpetual to downgrade from Win server 2025 to win server 22 and than, upgrade again to the 2025 version? For the period during which Windows Server 2022 is in use, and it functions both as the RDS license server and as the current…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2025-07-16T10:28:33.1+00:00
Andrea Firriolo 0 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-16T15:29:21.58+00:00
Andrea Firriolo 0 Reputation points
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why can't I move the taskbar to side of screen? Completely outrageous

No more detail needed. why take away features people use? I've had the taskbar like that for over 20 years. Now my work has changed to Windows 11 and it can't be moved. Depressing

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2025-07-16T09:14:49.1+00:00
Jibb 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-16T15:09:00.2266667+00:00
Michael Taylor 60,346 Reputation points
3 answers

Find physical host name of Hyper-V VM machine

I have a hyper v vm which I used to access remotely. By mistake I changed the gateway and now I am unable to access. I forgot in which server this VM is created in. Is there any way I can change the gateway or get to know the hostname of the server where…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Storage high availability | Virtualization and Hyper-V
asked 2024-07-15T09:53:50.9866667+00:00
Navneeth Singh VA 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-16T14:43:37.18+00:00
Nikolay Ivanov 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 11 Black Screen on Login

I am experiencing a black screen when attempting to log into Windows 11. Here are some screenshots of the issue for reference:

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2025-07-16T00:26:37.95+00:00
Christopher Booth Whiddon 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-16T13:47:04.8+00:00
Smith Pham 1,795 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Why can't I move my taskbar FULLY VERTICAL on the RIGHT side for Windows 11 update???

Dear Microsoft Team, I am writing to express my deep frustration with the fact that, in Windows 11, the taskbar cannot be moved to the right side of the screen in a fully vertical orientation. This is not a minor inconvenience—it is a critical usability…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-04-10T14:12:35.5666667+00:00
Brown, Stacy 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T13:42:20.4166667+00:00
Adams, Felicia 0 Reputation points
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whoami still returning old username after surname change, SSMS not able to recognize the windows authentication user

Hello, After a surname change in users profile we are experiencing some issues when running SSMS and trying to log to any database. Old username: firstname.lastname @ company.com - monika.wozniak New username: firstname.newlastname @ company.com -…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2025-06-25T12:31:34.1933333+00:00
Tomasz Sobotka 35 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-07-16T13:05:10.9433333+00:00
Tomasz Sobotka 35 Reputation points
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Rebooting Error after Joining Domain Windows Server 2025

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I installed Active Directory using Windows Server 2025, and then joined another Windows Server 2025 machine to the domain and installed the Horizon Connection Server on it. The CS worked fine at first. However, after…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2025-06-29T14:17:01.0633333+00:00
주혜 정 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T13:00:16.4133333+00:00
Chen Tran 1,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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URGENT Support Required - Unable to Set Up Business Account on New Windows 11 Laptop

Hi Team, I need urgent assistance with setting up my new Windows 11 laptop for business use, and I’m encountering persistent issues that I have not been able to resolve despite multiple attempts. I’ve broken this down into two parts for clarity: ⸻ PART 1…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-05-09T05:36:48.5733333+00:00
Tim 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T12:34:36.6866667+00:00
Pavle Pekovic 90 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Best Way to Automate Property Management Tasks on Windows 11?

Hi everyone! I’m working on integrating a property-related workflow using Windows 11 for a small management system. I’d like to know the best practices or tools recommended by Microsoft for handling local database interactions and lightweight automation,…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2025-07-16T08:29:34.13+00:00
David Dalley 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T12:12:20.7166667+00:00
David Dalley 0 Reputation points
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2016 Server Essentials Will Not Renew the SSL Certificate.

Is anyone else having issues with renewing the SSL certificate on 2016 Server Essentials? My Certificate expired and I cannot renew it. Has Microsoft given up on server essentials? Thanks in advance. Homer

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2025-07-09T02:42:05.1366667+00:00
Evil Homer 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-16T11:21:53.4266667+00:00
Chen Tran 1,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Make Taskbar show List instead of Thumbnail in Windows 11

I am writing to express my concern regarding a change in the latest Windows 11 updates that has affected the functionality of the taskbar. Previously, I was able to configure the taskbar to display open windows as a list instead of thumbnails (Text),…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-05-28T20:11:00.13+00:00
Juan Lancheros 130 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T11:18:49.14+00:00
JohnnyB 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Issue with LDAP on Windows Server 2025

Hello, Has anyone tested LDAP connections on the new Windows Server 2025? Did you experience any issues? I am trying to configure an LDAP connection for an application in our production environment. However, connecting over port 389 is not possible…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Other
asked 2025-07-03T13:59:40.7533333+00:00
Marcin Puwalski 151 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-16T10:36:54.8766667+00:00
Marcin Puwalski 151 Reputation points
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Computer GPO file copy running as Domain Admin

Hello, I'm trying to fix an issue of copying files (fonts and themes) from a network share to clients using the computer GPO policy Preference > Windows Settings > Files. Forcing an update has no errors and claims all policies applied. The event…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2025-05-13T08:29:13.48+00:00
Chris Law 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-16T09:05:07.5433333+00:00
Hoang Phan0701 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Trouble accessing W365 Cloud PC using Windows app

I am facing trouble connecting Cloud PC using Windows app, getting different error message time to time. Mostly are connection timeout, Failed to initiate the connection try restarting the application and the connection information for this resource is…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2025-07-15T17:20:54.47+00:00
Haris Basheer 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T08:54:50.58+00:00
Haris Basheer 0 Reputation points