Windows 10 Lifecycle/Security Updates
Hi All, Looking for some clarification around true EOL for windows 10 versions. As you may or may not know 1709 is due in a few weeks for EOL. It seems as if perhaps extended support is still providing security updates…
How to reschedule the exam which is now get started because of some protection in laptop
I have launched the OnVue application and went through all the verification and space testing activities after that one of your assistance call me and verify again the surrounding and he said the exam will start after 2 min but exam not get started then…
How do I disable Windows Security pop up everytime I used a saved password on Chrome?
I am tired of having to scan my fingerprint/enter my windows hello pin every single time I need to use a saved password on Chrome. How do I turn this off? I tried disabling windows hello on chrome settings but it still doesn't help!
My microsoft store is blocked, can you help me?
Hello there, my problem is that : Microsoft store on my notebook from second hand (probably it is from some company) is blocked, notebook is mine for my personal use. Its running Windows Enterprice, can you someone help me please, I do not want to buy…
Bitlocker locked my hard drive D -/i have recawery KEY
Please help. I use drive D connected to a laptop. I used the bitlocker function and everything was fine until a certain moment, One day I connected the drive as usual - I enter the password - incorrect. OK I take out the printout with the security code I…
mdatp growing /Library/SystemExtensions/.staging
We are currently experiencing an issue with mdatp growing the .staging file located in the following path: /Library/SystemExtensions/.staging So far we have had the issue with macOS from version 12.4 - 12.6.1. We did not deploy using script,…
Is the Windows Defender Firewall Service Always Necessary to Stay Running?
Hello, In my current collegiate studies, we are doing labs where Trellix is installed on Windows 10 as a third-party AV and Firewall provider. When Trellix is running, the Windows Defender Firewall shows disabled in Windows Security. However, the service…
Failed to open Windows session with CPS smartcard starting with Windows 11 23H2
Hello, We are the maintainer of french CPS healthcare smartcard which driver consists of a legacy CSP (Cryptographic Service Provider). And after conducting some tests on the Windows 11 release (23H2) we have the behavior that smartcard logon no longer…
Windows security popup keeps showing up
this exact windows security popup keeps coming up even if i login. please help its really annoying.
Windows Security Center service is turned off and cannot be enabled
When I turn on my computer, it says “Enable the Windows Security Center service, Windows Security Center service is disabled, click or tap to enable. Big red X.” I clicked on it and it doesn't work, it won't start, it reports an error, what's wrong with…
Defender for Endpoint with proxy
Hi, We have a closed environment, so no access to internet. We use SCCM to patch windows machines, so the WSUS server download the updates within a timeslot. Now we are going to start using Defender for Endpoint, and have been told to configure…
What is the difference between Platform mode and Software mode among the passwordless authentication methods provided by Microsoft?
I have a question about the passwordless authentication method provided by Microsoft. According to the docs(https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/concept-authentication-passwordless), the passwordless method is divided into…
Persistent PUA
Windows Security repeatedly identifies a PUA threat. I "Remove" the threat and then an hour or two later the same threat appears. It was suggested that Security is finding reference to the offending file in the archive or history file for…
Robocopy: copy drive root directory creates Hidden backup folder
Windows 10 Home 21H2 19044.1526, 64-bit Robocopy 10.0.19041.1266 Run Robocopy via .bat file, Run as Administrator. Hello: When I use Robocopy to copy the root directory of a drive (D:) to a folder (non-root directory) on an external drive, the…
Re-install Windows Defender
I have corrupted Windows Defender on our machine. How do I re-install or remove and re-add Defender. I have try following SFC /SCANNOW DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Where can I find Information on KB packs that are not listed on the MS Catalog?
https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/home.aspx does not list information about KB5018506 I have had this issue multiple times, we need to prove where these patches come from for our Security Baselines.
Certificate based authentication without smartcard by LsaLogonUser fails
I am working on a certificate-based authentication project for domain users against Active Directory without the use of smartcards. I am trying to access the issued domain user certificate container and pass the value in a serialized format to…
Service names such as MpKsl15169faf and MpKsl48db6a65 for event 7045
Hi, For event 7045 (A service was installed in the system), we have been getting random service names such as MpKsl15169faf and MpKsl48db6a65. Though, the process gets installed is C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Definition…
BitLocker - Key ID
Hello, My daughter activated the BitLocker in my computer but the recovery I am able to pull up does not match the key ID on listed on the computer. Is there another way to recover the key id? Could I possibly have made another account I don’t remember…
Windows 10 update error 0x80244018. Unable to update.
When trying to update to the latest Windows 10 version in Windows update, the system shows "There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later" as the installation process reach 100%. The error code is 0x80244018. I have…