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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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)…
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,…
I want to turn off safe search
I want to turn off safe search
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 : …
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication uses NTLM
Introduction The main goal is to secure existent windows 10 clients. As there a few hardening recommendations from for example CIS and Microsoft concerning secure OS configuration i discovered a potential misleading dependency regarding NTLM and RPC. …
cannot turn on Kernel-Mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection
I noticed that my Windows 11 Professional system in the Windows Security / Device Security / Core Isolation settings has "Kernel-Mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection" disabled and grayed out, and above that it says that "This setting is…
Is there a way to retrieve data from a BitLocker-encrypted hard drive in a laptop with a roasted motherboard?
I have a Dell Inspiron laptop with a blown-out motherboard, and I am unable to access the hard drive by using an SSD enclosure and connecting it to my desktop, as BitLocker is activated. I have two Microsoft IDs that are linked to the laptop as devices,…