2,808 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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Windows Defender keeps losing ASRs deployed by Intune

Hi all, for the whole last week, I have a very strange and recurring problem. Environment: Location EU0501, most devices HAADJ, some devices autopiloted entra only, Windows 10 and 11 on 22H2 or 23H2, Patchlevel 2024-02 or 2024-03 - so up to date. hybrid…

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.
4,955 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.
2,808 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
366 questions
asked 2024-03-25T08:09:28.5733333+00:00
AndAuf 26 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-21T06:52:56.9033333+00:00
Ziemke Philipp 5 Reputation points
1 answer

Calling Windows WebAuthn API in Custom Credential Providers

I've made a simple console application that calls Windows WebAuthn API's WebAuthNAuthenticatorGetAssertion() which will display CredentialUIBroker.exe to authenticate with an external FIDO2 security key. I'm trying to integrate that application with my…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 questions
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.
2,483 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.
3,600 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.
2,808 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,659 questions
asked 2023-07-04T08:00:36.2933333+00:00
Steven Chu 15 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-21T02:49:03.56+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,066 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Windows defender is blocking almost all app's

After the latest update Windows defender is blocking all non and some microsoft apps. When I start an app from my quickstart it shows the message:"These files can't be opened" If I try to start any app's from the start menu, it just does not…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2023-12-28T03:58:32.93+00:00
J Coolen 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-20T19:09:58.1966667+00:00
Ace_of_DiscaL 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 22H2 (2024-04)

Hi, I would like to ask about CVEs found on my laptop (got the information from IT). Below around 162 CVEs are found from my device which my device is missing security updates: This data is generated on May 8th. Now I have installed Cumulative Updates…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-05-10T09:32:22.77+00:00
KEVIN WICAKSONO 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-20T05:31:02.3433333+00:00
Juan Sobrado - MSFT 411 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
26 answers

Message says "The Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different account or get a new one."

I am trying to sign in to a new computer using my Microsoft account. I know the account is valid because it is the same one I am using in this forum. But, I get a message saying "The Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different account or get…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2021-04-07T23:57:25.717+00:00
S. Lenear 86 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-17T15:13:55.57+00:00
BOWEN Philicia 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Logon Type 2 - Strange Activity

This morning I noticed some strange activity last night on my event viewer. I checked it after seeing in my internet history that the Microsoft Edge had accessed two sites at 12.29am. See attached. In my event log there is an event type 4624 logon type 2…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2021-04-14T12:05:55.543+00:00
Graham Smith 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-05-17T12:58:31.7266667+00:00
Justin W 0 Reputation points
6 answers

Windows 10 without any Admin access / Adminstrator Disabled

Short version -- I have no local Admin access to a computer, though there is an Administrator account. Is there any way I can fix things? I was told I should ask this over here. -- I have several computers and an AD domain. Let's call the computer…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2022-05-30T19:33:04.78+00:00
rylen 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-16T20:44:10.4833333+00:00
daphneal 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I customize Microsoft Edge browser plugins to use separate email accounts for work and personal purposes?

I've begun using the Microsoft Edge browser [Version 124.0.2478.97 (Official Build) (64-bit)], and I require assistance in segregating my browser profiles using distinct accounts on my Windows 11 PC: Personal account: personal.account@outlook.com Browser…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,210 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,091 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.
2,808 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,659 questions
asked 2024-05-14T01:26:54.8266667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,936 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-16T04:03:41.19+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,936 Reputation points
6 answers

TEAP GPO on Windows 10

Hello everyone, Let me explain my issue. I configured a GPO to apply 802.3x "settings" (Computer Configuration, Policies, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies with "Microsoft: EAP-TEAP" as a Network…

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.
4,955 questions
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.
2,293 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2023-07-02T17:25:12.1633333+00:00
Andrea Gaviraghi 106 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-15T21:47:45.6266667+00:00
Anthony Hill 6 Reputation points
7 answers

Windows 10 TPM 2.0 Client Authentication in TLS 1.2 with RSA PSS making trouble

Hi everyone I just wanted let you know that we have found an error in combination with TPM-saved RSA certificates and Client Authentication on TLS1.2 with newer Windows 10 Clients (probably all after 1909). It seems that a lot of 2.0 TPMs have a…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2021-07-08T07:55:53.607+00:00
S1ngl3t0n 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-15T12:52:49.83+00:00
Gino 6 Reputation points
0 answers

CredUI selects wrong Smartcard certificate

Hi Community, I experience an issue, that not the certificate I would expect according to the "Filter duplicate logon certificates" Group Policy is shown by CredUI when the certificate was issued using the certreq.exe command. If I issue…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,449 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,091 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.
2,808 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.
1,764 questions
asked 2024-05-15T09:46:25.74+00:00
TheGrea 11 Reputation points
0 answers

Persistent Error 80090034 "Cannot be Encrypted" in Company Portal and Azure VPN Sign-In

Hello, I'm facing a persistent issue with the error code 80090034 "Cannot be encrypted" across multiple devices when trying to sign into the Microsoft Company Portal or Azure VPN. This error seems related to the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)…

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.
4,955 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,404 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-05-10T21:35:38.9333333+00:00
Alper Takcı 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-15T08:55:32.4333333+00:00
GitaraniSharma-MSFT 48,526 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

GPO to let standard user run applications that need elevated privileges

We have some apps that needs to be used on our LAN, on the clients PCs. But some of those apps needs "elevated privileges" to run, that means, the user must belong to the administrators group. That would be a hole for our workstation security,…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,544 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,091 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2023-03-02T00:48:02.0633333+00:00
Scorpion 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-15T08:25:29.38+00:00
Darren B 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I want to turn off safe search

I want to turn off safe search

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2023-09-05T04:58:47.9566667+00:00
Stephen Earwood 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-14T22:53:30.9366667+00:00
Greg Cleary 0 Reputation points
3 answers

KB4023057 downlaod for Windows version 21H2

Hi, Have successfully installed KB4023057 via Windows updates. However, I am in a need to update the .WIM (21H2) image with this package and it seems to be not available for 21H2 on update catalog : …

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,918 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.
2,808 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,659 questions
asked 2022-02-02T11:05:35.633+00:00
~OSD~ 2,131 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-14T17:34:53.2033333+00:00
Didier Dupont 0 Reputation points
0 answers

User showing succesful MFA-satisfied Microsoft login in random location with same device ID

One of my users in Massachussetts has a sign in log located in KY randomly within her day. It shows as MFA requirement being met succesfully, and the device ID matches with her logs from her normal location. I asked her if she used a VPN, or had any…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-05-13T15:07:16.9733333+00:00
Micah 0 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Defender Firewall Connected to Public Instead of Domain

Hi, Suddenly our PC that Joined to a Domain has Incorrect Network Profile on Windows Defender Firewall: -- But Connection Profile in Network Settings is Correct: -- I also has tried to delay Network Location Awareness on Startup: This is happening…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2023-07-05T00:16:08.0066667+00:00
Henoch Setiadi 66 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-11T19:04:58.6733333+00:00
Jonathan r 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 22H2 (2024-04)

I've been informed by my IT that my device has many CVEs as below (Data generated on May 8th): I've been asked through Microsoft Community and found out that by installing latest Cumulative Updates from Microsoft Update (2024-04), It can cover up all…

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.
4,955 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-05-10T09:49:36.7033333+00:00
KEVIN WICAKSONO 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-10T15:55:56.4966667+00:00
Wesley Li 5,800 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

CVEs VS Latest Windows Cumulative Updates

Hi, Could anyone explain and provide the evidence about Latest Cumulative Update? I have one laptop that is missing security updates from my IT while the Windows Update shows that my system is up to date. The missing updates are in CVE. I have searched…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-05-08T09:43:05.5633333+00:00
KEVIN WICAKSONO 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-10T02:00:05.7633333+00:00
KEVIN WICAKSONO 20 Reputation points
0 answers

firmware component of vulnerability management

If you have responsibilities in a corporate environment for vulnerability management/security patching of windows based desktops and laptops, how do firmware updates that address critical vulnerabilities compare to software related updates? in terms of…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,449 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-05-09T12:55:10.1433333+00:00
crib bar 781 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-09T13:36:52.46+00:00
crib bar 781 Reputation points