11,095 questions with Windows 10 tags

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RasClient (Always On VPN) returning error code 5

One of our vpn clients (which was working successfully with Always On VPN) reported that vpn is connecting anymore. No one else is reporting the same issue. Event Viewer on client shows: CoId={3BE59FC6-9EED-0001-2712-E73BED9ED601}: The user…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
527 questions
asked 2020-10-12T04:36:54.607+00:00
David Spiteri 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-10-22T06:55:54.263+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
1 answer

Screen doesnt timeout.

I have windows 10 acer laptop.I have been using it for a year without a problem. But today the screen timeout function started not to work. It should be timeout after 10 minutes but after 10 minutes of inactivity screen goes off for less than a second…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-19T18:12:13.597+00:00
Volkan Eyüpoğlu 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-10-21T09:05:31.307+00:00
Volkan Eyüpoğlu 1 Reputation point
1 answer

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Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-02T13:54:02.117+00:00
帅龙 宋 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-10-21T03:06:06.8+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

I respectably ask you to add Uzbek-Persian keyboard to the windows 10. I made a setup of Uzbek-Persian keyboard, but it wants to install to every pc. If it is possible, add to the windows and we can use it without installing of any software.

I respectably ask you to add Uzbek-Persian keyboard to the windows 10. I made a setup of Uzbek-Persian keyboard, but it wants to install to every pc. If it is possible, add to the windows and we can use it without installing of any software.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
37,459 questions
asked 2020-10-11T06:24:51.753+00:00
Mahbubullah Turan 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-10-21T03:04:00.95+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
4 answers

WSUS has lost control of my Windows 10 workstations

Just today, many systems are installing the Windows 10 Feature update 20H2 without permission. My WSUS server has lost control of my workstations. I don't even find KB4562830 on the Microsoft Update Catalog nor do I find it in my WSUS. Why is 20H2…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,536 questions
asked 2020-10-21T00:09:28.693+00:00
The Network Company 116 Reputation points
answered 2020-10-21T02:42:31.163+00:00
Adam J. Marshall 9,116 Reputation points MVP
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 photos not working

I have gone through various steps to try and resolve this issue: sfc /scannow chkdsk powershell scripts reset and repair the Photos app and Microsoft Store Nothing has fixed it. I can't open files using the app, it comes up with…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-20T13:13:58.71+00:00
Lewis Barham 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-10-20T14:42:16.583+00:00
Lewis Barham 21 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows 10 Pro - How to reuse a user profile

Hi all, I'm sorry if the title looks stupid and make you confused. Here my case : my environment active directory domain : mydomain.com A workstation : computer.mydomain.com A userdomain : user1@mydomain.com used to login and used…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-16T05:38:30+00:00
Jack Chuong 856 Reputation points
answered 2020-10-20T07:41:44.407+00:00
Jack Chuong 856 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 10 RDP smartcard redirection does not work after W2004, kind of

Hi! Windows 10 2004 and earlier. As people start to work more and more at home, we (IT staff from trenches) start to have RDP-related problems. One of these is using smartcard redirection. So, user enters at home computer smartcard (Estonian ID Card)…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,371 questions
asked 2020-09-22T09:40:13.723+00:00
Alar 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-10-20T07:16:19.747+00:00
Alar 1 Reputation point
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to create active directory domain user account with a specific SID ?

Hi all, I have deleted an active directory user account on my domain controller server. Can I recreate this user account with the old SID of this user account ? Because I need to use this user account to log into user's computer profile again to get…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,425 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,164 questions
asked 2020-10-20T04:21:53.92+00:00
Tristan Thanh 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-10-20T07:00:10.66+00:00
Tristan Thanh 21 Reputation points
2 answers

Firewall problem

I want to add this website to my Microsoft firewall as it is blocking it at the moment. How can I do this? See message below

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 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.
2,825 questions
asked 2020-10-16T10:31:01.73+00:00
michele losse 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-10-20T06:16:31.457+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
2 answers

Can we upgrade Windows 10 LTSB 1607 to above using media creation tool or any other way

Hi, Trying to update windows LTSB 1607 version to any other update version? Have around 10/15 Pcs want to upgrade to the newer version. Wondering, Is there any way can update those PCs using tool or manual update?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-15T13:54:19.453+00:00
Ravi Sharma Pandey 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-10-20T01:54:07.553+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

After installing Win 10 2004 - Sleep does not work.

Hi, I'm having a sleep problem. Whenever I put the computer to sleep, it shuts down(goes to sleep). When I press the power button to resume, it actually reboots. (June 2020) I did a clean install of 2004. (I had an install of 1909, without this…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-08-25T07:06:17.2+00:00
Thomas 106 Reputation points
commented 2020-10-19T16:43:51.55+00:00
VirtualityJP 1 Reputation point
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 Home

Why the home user of Windows 10 bound to use complex password? There is nowhere it is possible to remove the password complexity. I installed gpedit.msc and changed the complex password settings to disable. Did gpupdate /force etc. Changed the password…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 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.
2,825 questions
asked 2020-10-14T07:32:17.287+00:00
Prabodha Kumar Sarangi 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-10-19T09:20:51.83+00:00
Prabodha Kumar Sarangi 21 Reputation points
3 answers

I purchased a second hand laptop and Windows 10 has expired how do i get it to work again?

Hey, I purchased a new HP laptop from someone from Gum Tree, but after 2 weeks of having the laptop windows 10 has suddenly expired and every hour randomly shuts down because of this. how do I reactivate windows 10 to prevent this happening in the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-18T14:07:43.91+00:00
Owen 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-10-19T06:16:45.117+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
3 answers

Should the feature update for windows 10 version 2004 be 1904?

I have win 10 64 bit version 1903, all of the other updates mainly security updates are for version 1903. I have paused updates as it tries to install the above update first and it takes nearly 3 days to download and install as it's in the background…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-18T17:59:13+00:00
Andrew Millward 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-10-19T05:54:45.717+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,851 Reputation points MVP
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Update Health Tools App

It appears MS recently added the app 'microsoft update health tools'. Guessing it exists in part for major Windows 10 upgrades from 1909 to 20h1/20h2. Is there a web page that describes this program and what it does?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-17T00:58:14.017+00:00
Stan Kasper 1,376 Reputation points
answered 2020-10-19T04:31:41.813+00:00
Stan Kasper 1,376 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Symbol meaning in "manage audio devices"

What does the attached symbol [the green phone] mean for the menu "manage audio devices" under Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-18T14:35:19.747+00:00
Mana[5] 26 Reputation points
accepted 2020-10-18T17:48:07.273+00:00
Mana[5] 26 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Moving PC and User to Azure

When synchronizing a Domain user to Azure, I can join his PC to our Azure domain but when he logs in, he just gets an empty user profile??? Also, if creating a new AAD user who has a local profile on his PC, and joining his PC to Azure, there is no way…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,402 questions
asked 2020-10-11T11:33:09.703+00:00
Makeshhumareshtech 51 Reputation points
commented 2020-10-17T12:38:07.03+00:00
Makeshhumareshtech 51 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to move User data, when reloading or replacing a PC?

Hi In our Helpdesks we use a lot of time securing data on peoples PC's when PC is reinsalled or replaced.. (Mostly our 1500 labtops as the Stationary PC's are using network shares.) We spend much time moving stuff over and setting up mail etc…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 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.
1,919 questions
asked 2020-10-11T11:52:30.213+00:00
Makeshhumareshtech 51 Reputation points
accepted 2020-10-17T12:22:39.27+00:00
Makeshhumareshtech 51 Reputation points
5 answers

2020-09 Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057) - Error 0x80d05011

I am facing this problem since last two weeks and I tried manual downloading also but couldn't find the same update and also during manual downloading Microsoft hadn't updated the updates since April i.e. 2020-04. Please guide me to fix this problem.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,095 questions
asked 2020-10-09T23:27:04.747+00:00
Utkarsh Verma 6 Reputation points
commented 2020-10-17T04:28:57.57+00:00
kourosh sadeghian 11 Reputation points