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Can't remove printers previously deployed by Group Policy Printer Deployment

Back in the good old days, before PrintNightmare patches in 4Q21, we pushed printers out by Group Policy Printer Deployment. (Clarifying: Not with Preferences, but with Policies, using the Print Management MSC.) At the site I'm working on now, they were…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Print jobs
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-04-28T20:22:02.22+00:00
JRV 561 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T18:10:00.8866667+00:00
Isaac Gonzalez 6 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What issues did you run into when migrating from legacy LAPS to Windows LAPS?

We recently started moving from legacy LAPS to the newer Windows LAPS, and it hasn’t been as smooth as expected. Some machines don’t rotate passwords properly, and it feels like old policies or configs are still lingering in the background causing…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-02T03:24:08.58+00:00
Scott Truffle 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-03T12:02:13.56+00:00
Scott Truffle 20 Reputation points
1 answer

confirming that this event 18, fatal hardware error I keep on getting is caused by my cpu

my computer has been randomly restarting. I went into the event viewer to check for errors, and I see the WHEA-Logger reporting event ID 18. the component reporting is my Processor Core, so I assume it's my CPU. There was another question with a very…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-07-12T20:23:25.6833333+00:00
Obelisk Colliander 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T10:07:34.25+00:00
K L 0 Reputation points
1 answer

pin to quick access has not worked in over a year. I get "parameter is incorrect." I have done all the suggests to clean and update the computer.

quick access is gone and my desktop folder disappeared from the quick access menu when it was around. when i go into my user folder and right click the desktop icon to pin it, it says "parameter is incorrect"

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2025-09-10T21:43:35.7366667+00:00
Brandon Cline 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T09:58:02.9733333+00:00
Alex McDonald 0 Reputation points
3 answers

2nd DC freshly created cant be contacted and does not autnenticate users

I have a primary DC (win 2k19) managing a network and decided to add a 2nd DC in case of any failure for the PDC. The 2nd DC is also win 2k19, setup went OK and it seems that replication was OK as well, time is synced between both. Windows firewall on…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-04-08T10:59:31.4333333+00:00
Salam ELIAS 302 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T08:24:00.12+00:00
Salam ELIAS 302 Reputation points
1 answer

Steps needed to make a user's executable run in kiosk mode in Windows 10

Hi, Please excuse my ignorance on the latest methods of MS s/w development. The last time I developed s/w for Windows I was using Visual Studio 2005! With my background, please can anyone help me to understand how I can run my own Windows 10…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2020-12-09T10:07:54.143+00:00
Martin Hargreaves 21 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T05:13:54.8066667+00:00
Sarah Z Kreem 0 Reputation points
1 answer

app update/write file on windows 10

hi, i have this problem. If I log in as a normal domain user on a pc with windows 7, the Comped Digital Sign program correctly updates the trusteddb.p7m file (C: \ Program Files \ Common Files \ CompEd Shared) while if I log in with the same user on a pc…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2020-12-17T08:00:15.317+00:00
ser mar 116 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T03:43:25.6366667+00:00
Sarah Z Kreem 0 Reputation points
5 answers

how to fix win 11 25 h2 sharing keep asking password

unable to share folders between 2 computers and we did all network trouble shooting. Even though not working with any kind of solution. if we are trying to access the network Ip, it keeps on asking for credentials. Even we enter the correct credentials…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2025-11-24T08:22:49.2933333+00:00
LAB 1 AIO 48 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T00:40:30.3433333+00:00
Gabriel Tate 5 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

W11 Pro - VPN before login = "Allow other people to use this connection"

Hi, we received new laptops with Windows 11 Pro, we are unable to create VPN connection which will be allowing users to start VPN on login screen. We are still using on premisses environment with Windows Server and AD. Here is the steps used for…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-05-05T17:58:26.3433333+00:00
Renato Pereira 196 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T20:25:18.3833333+00:00
candie limon 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How do I lodge a complaint when none of your documentation works and there is no way to open a ticket?

All of this began because the phone activation method for windows was changed. Previously, I would call a phone number, and be provided a link that I could use to activate my software. Now, I enter slui 4 on windows and it provides me a phone…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2025-12-18T18:20:36.43+00:00
Brandon Lambe 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-02T20:03:22.2033333+00:00
Techfreak _ 350 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Where is Active Directory GPO Stored on the Local Server

Hi, I applied a global policy on AD under system Net Login folder. I cannot find it on the local server by using gpedit.msc. Where is it located? Thanks, Brandon.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2022-09-20T01:48:15.6+00:00
Brandon Ho 376 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-02T18:36:11.99+00:00
Ranjna Nagpal 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows is operating slowly

Everything is so slow.  Outlook takes 3-4 minutes to launch.  Switching between browser tabs introduces a 5–10 second freeze.  User has 'just started doing payroll prep' and is, in her words, 'about to throw it out the window'.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T14:20:03.53+00:00
Rohan Rishi (Student) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T18:15:29.12+00:00
MotoX80 37,676 Reputation points
5 answers

Reloaded Windows 11 and Realtek Audio Line In is gone

My Realtek driver was working fine until I reloaded windows. I've updated the audio drivers with a 2022 and 2023 edition - nothing. I also went to Microsoft Update Catalog and found the 6.0.9700.1 version (which Realtek says is the most recent update…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-04-07T21:06:55.7833333+00:00
Timothy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T15:39:32.41+00:00
Kim Flood 0 Reputation points
2 answers

event id 364 wsus server content file download failed reason http status 404 error

event id 364 wsus server content file download failed reason http status 404 error above mentioned error is following in wsus server and updates are showing cross marked in wsus server please help me in this

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2024-06-17T07:23:29.7+00:00
Mohammed Ahmed 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T14:27:58.78+00:00
Pawlowicz, Roman (PF-3/2) 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Can't login via RDP with my @live.com account

I have an administrator profile that was setup using my @live.com account on my local computer with Windows 11 Pro. However, I can't login to that account via RDP. No problem with Chrome RD, but no Windows RDP. Help please.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-05-02T12:01:01.2+00:00
Greg Hawthorne 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T13:48:27.85+00:00
Tracy Le 7,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

we cannot activate windows on this device aswe cantconnect to your organizations activation server

we are getting error in the server that we can't activate on this device as we can't connect to your organization's activation server make sure, you're connected to your organizations network and try again

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2025-10-22T11:24:46.87+00:00
Martandrao M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T13:23:54.68+00:00
PledRex 0 Reputation points
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User receives error 0x8028009f when attempting to set Windows Hello pin

PC got a message at login saying the pin needed to be reset, but when attempting to do so there's a dialog saying try again later with the given error code 0x8028009f. Removed and readded machine to domain, reset users password, deleted device from…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-01T05:04:36.88+00:00
Ben 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T10:44:03.6566667+00:00
ThuRain-7664 0 Reputation points
1 answer

dns.exe (Windows DNS Server) generating outbound connections to non-DNS ports — seeking guidance on possible causes

Environment: Windows Server 2022 Role: Internal DNS Server (Active Directory integrated) Monitoring: Sysmon Event ID 3 (Network Connection) Our Sysmon logs show that C:\Windows\System32\dns.exe running as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM is generating outbound…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Software-defined networking
asked 2026-05-02T08:06:43.4433333+00:00
Shabana Thasneem 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-05-02T09:30:54.1933333+00:00
Tracy Le 7,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I am paying $82.91 per month x 7. I did not get the MS Pro installed. How can I cancel and have refund?

I ordered a MS Office Pro in September or October last year. I have been paying $82.91 every month. The bank, TD trust has a receipt. Microsoft #G1497_V $82.91_V I have never gotten the Pro installation. I have never used it. Could you cancel the…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T16:35:19.19+00:00
Youba Liebowitz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T05:03:18.9266667+00:00
Chen Tran 9,575 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How reliable is BitLocker Network Unlock in real enterprise networks?

We tested BitLocker Network Unlock because it sounded like a great idea for office-based machines. But in reality, it’s kind of hit-or-miss. Sometimes it unlocks seamlessly, other times users still get prompted for recovery keys, which defeats the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-05-02T03:20:06.7466667+00:00
Terinat Skraktina 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T04:23:02.8933333+00:00
Harry Phan 18,600 Reputation points Independent Advisor