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Kernal DMA in BIOS Enable or Disbale

Recently we came across the issue that Bitlocker is not encryting while in OSD Task Sequence We noticed the BIOS DMA Protection is set as ENABLED leads to Bitlocker Failure and if we DISABLED Bitlocker is working fine during OSD. What relation with…

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-09-15T08:51:14.95+00:00
Hari Prasad 6 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-16T06:31:39.247+00:00
Dale Kudusi 3,226 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Security - Manage Providers Screen

Machine is Windows 10 Pro 64 19041.450 As a result, defender and our purchased anti-virus are actually running - per task manager. Manage Providers reports that Defender is on, but our AntiVirus is off. We have another identical machine which is…

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-09-02T14:51:05.487+00:00
Rice 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-15T07:13:30.847+00:00
Dale Kudusi 3,226 Reputation points
3 answers

Set-NTFSOwner doesn't work correctly with service account

I have Powershell script that creates home directory: New-Item -Path \\fileserver\homedir$\acn -ItemType Directory -Force -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null When I test this with my own account that is Domain Admin, everything works fine. But when I try…

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.
2,837 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,455 questions
asked 2020-09-14T09:14:39.163+00:00
Timo Riikonen 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-09-15T02:54:09.9+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 34,116 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux - Definitive Supported Feature Set

Is there a list of features Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux supports, especially compared to Defender ATP for Windows? Besides the "PUA" and "Archive Bomb" mentions in the preferences document, there's no list of features or…

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-27T15:33:28.51+00:00
BC-7787 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-14T16:58:51.167+00:00
BC-7787 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Device Guard: How can i exclude an app?

Hi! I want to use some applications but, is there a way to exclude an app on device guard?

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-09-03T09:13:23.95+00:00
Ronald Campos 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-11T02:52:15.247+00:00
Jenny Feng 14,096 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Defender definition updates via SCCM

Hi All Lets say i want to have the defender definitions updated every 6 hours using SCCM. In SCCM, i have an antimalware policy set for the client to check for updates every 6 hours. Also the source has been set for Config Manager. This is then…

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-09-09T01:49:59.39+00:00
David Moon 581 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-09T20:58:35.147+00:00
Jason Sandys 31,186 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Use VMWare 12.5 under Windows 10 1903 and Later versions?

My platform has an Intel Q6600 (Dual Core Quad) CPU. Upon upgrading to Windows 10 version 1903 (or later I would assume!), the update told me I could no longer use VMWare 12.5 (but that VMWare would supply a later version I could use... OK fine), I…

Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
467 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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-24T19:59:29.917+00:00
TheStarman 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-07T19:10:22.707+00:00
TheStarman 21 Reputation points
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

updates - new file on hd cannot be found in patch.cab

Hello! Summary: The .CAB patch files apparently do not contain the same files that are stored to disk by this patch. Setting: For security reasons, we're analyzing the source of files that are being changed on a hd. In other words: if files are…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,155 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,594 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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-13T16:29:18.367+00:00
Torsten 106 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-07T05:53:20.17+00:00
Torsten 106 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows Defender upgrade

Is there a paid version of windows defender? Is so, how do you order it? Thanks

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-30T13:49:06.997+00:00
Peter De Pippo 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-04T09:19:53.18+00:00
Jenny Feng 14,096 Reputation points
3 answers

How much internet is required for updating Windows10 to version 2004??

1] How much internet is required for updating Windows10 to version 2004?? 2] When is the best time to update Windows10 to version 2004 for not having any bugs or problems??

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-28T14:52:38.967+00:00
Aditya Jadhav 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-04T08:24:00.08+00:00
Daisy Zhou 21,046 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

bit locker recovery

I have emcrypted my drive with bit locker. I switched from windows 10 to windows 7. now when I try to unlock my drive it says your password is incorrect. Please help in this regard. Thank you.

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-29T10:39:52.77+00:00
Usama Bin Mahroof 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-02T08:33:44.757+00:00
Jenny Feng 14,096 Reputation points
4 answers

Storage Spaces, BitLocker not accepting recovery key

As a bit of context, I have a server running Server 2019 with a storage pool using local hard disks, been running fine for a year or so. Previously replaced disks without any issues. At the end of last week, I needed to upgrade a disk, so I added the…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,600 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.
2,837 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
643 questions
asked 2020-08-27T10:16:45.297+00:00
Richard Pope 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-28T18:19:51.897+00:00
Richard Pope 1 Reputation point
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How to set up the network port number for Windows10 China Government Office

Windows Defender is disabled in this version of the system. How can I set the network connection port number?For example, if I want to use SSH service, where should I set it up?

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-26T02:13:43.22+00:00
vivi dong 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-26T09:57:08.76+00:00
Carl Fan 6,836 Reputation points
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Locate BitLocker Identifier on HDD RAW Disk View

I have a situation in which I have a BitLocker encrypted volume that I need to access. I also have a thumb drive with many recovery keys and .BEK files, one of which I'm sure is the correct one. Is the BitLocker Identifier identifiable by looking at…

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-01T19:13:02.057+00:00
Jeff 6 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-26T07:24:53.817+00:00
Jenny Feng 14,096 Reputation points
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Application Security for Windows Desktop

I have a corporate policy security that requires application whitelisting. MS Authenticode can properly sign applications and PS scripts (assuming supporting PKI is in place). How can I configure Windows 7 and Windows 10 to only install MS Authenticode…

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-14T14:36:39.38+00:00
Elliptic Curve 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-25T06:49:11.32+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Checking vulnerability of Windows 10 custom app

I have a custom APP developed with Microsoft tools (C#, Visual Studio, SSMS) which needs to be tested for security vulnerability. What is there?

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-24T01:01:54.86+00:00
Stanley Haavik 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-25T01:12:00.31+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,336 Reputation points
4 answers

how do i automate submission to "malware analysis" ?

I make release builds sometimes weekly. I just got an EV code signing cert (usb-key) and want to ensure that my freshly-minted key isn't flagged as signing bad files, so i want the files i sign with it to be able to pass muster with Defender. (all…

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-19T03:48:01.343+00:00
David M. Cotter 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-21T10:00:02.22+00:00
Carl Fan 241 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Biometrics & Facial Recognition in the domain

I would like to use both username & password. But only after the PC verifies the facial identity to the username. I hope that makes sense? This i a domain environment and it would add security to our domain. The problem I run into in my career is…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,211 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.
2,837 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,778 questions
asked 2020-08-19T17:23:44.697+00:00
Vaughn Minter 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-21T06:37:21.13+00:00
Daisy Zhou 21,046 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How do I turn off McAfee and turn on Windows Defender?

I want to turn off McAfee and turn on Windows Defender? I have turned McAfee off but cannot turn on Defender as it tells me I have a different application installed. Not sure what to try next?

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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-17T23:35:47.9+00:00
Charlie Hall 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-20T09:19:16.56+00:00
Dale Kudusi 3,226 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

BitLocker not suspended when automatically rebooting after installing windows feature update

I have Windows 10 Enterprise machines which joined to Azure AD and managed by Intune, which has configured Bitlocker encryption TPM+preboot PIN. When feature updates are installed on the machine and an automatic reboot is initiated, the reboot get's…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,155 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.
2,837 questions
asked 2020-08-19T09:27:53.003+00:00
Oleg Melnychuk 26 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-20T07:16:15.66+00:00
Oleg Melnychuk 26 Reputation points