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Shared windows 11 domain desktop with multiple users, having log in issues.

Hello, We recently refreshed all our machines to windows 11. I have 2 desktops that are shared that 4 individual users log into each, ie PC 1 is on the domain and 4 users log into it. PC 2 is also on the domain and 4 different users log into it. PC1 is…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-04-23T18:25:32.7266667+00:00
Kyle Schlemmer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T19:51:00.9466667+00:00
Scott Nguyen 1,075 Reputation points Independent Advisor
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can’t switch my Microsoft account from personal to work details

I’ve recently bought a new laptop as I’ve set up as self-employed, it’s a Dell Inspiron 15. I have a subscription for M365 business all set up under my new work email address. When I went through the initial set up process of the laptop Windows doesn’t…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2025-07-02T21:03:48.3333333+00:00
Abby 35 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T19:47:24.03+00:00
Keelan Akers 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Does not sync on shutdown, but syncs on user log out

Can someone explain to me why when my users shutdown their workstations or laptops, it doesnt do a sync to the server on shutdown... But if users click to sign out/log out of their workstations or laptops it does the sync to the server. I have a windows…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | User logon and profiles
asked 2026-04-23T18:52:01.8766667+00:00
Andre Bunting 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T19:45:43.25+00:00
Scott Nguyen 1,075 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Problem with connecting via bat file in winscp

I transfer files via a script, which I put in a bat file and use Winscp. The script and bat file look like this: TESTWIN.TXT open ftp://test.com:******@test2.com:2kjt8tw/ binary options transfer path TEST1.TXT /DIRECTORY/ path TEST2.TXT /DIRECTORY/ .BAT…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-04-22T17:30:35.6833333+00:00
TASA 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T19:35:42.0233333+00:00
Scott Nguyen 1,075 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

My Windows 11 taskbar keeps disappearing

My taskbar disappears, sometimes twice a day, sometimes every 10 minutes. Some time ago I asked for help in this forum and kind people gave me three maneuvers to use to fix that, one being restarting Explorer. They didn't work. So I got the idea to ask…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-03-11T22:49:31.7066667+00:00
Stephanie Golden 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T17:30:27.57+00:00
David Ulloa 0 Reputation points
2 answers

0x0c00002e2 windows server 2025 domain controller KB5082063

It is not possible to access the domain server with the administrator account, either remotely or from VMware. Currently, everything is working fine for non-administrator users, but I'm afraid to restart the server. Is there a way to fix this?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-23T14:01:16.4366667+00:00
Sertus Admin 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-23T16:53:32.6566667+00:00
Tan Vu 2,325 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

BUILTIN\Administrators got Sysadmin access on SCCM DB

is it needed a sysadmin right on my SCCM DB for BUILTIN\Administrators account? Please guide

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2026-04-23T14:43:45.62+00:00
Santhosh B S 106 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T16:50:17.1233333+00:00
Chen Tran 9,490 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

olk.exe - Entry Point Not Found (TryCreatePackageDependency) on Windows Server 2022 after New Outlook update build 1.2026.403.100

Hello there, We are experiencing a critical issue with the New Outlook for Windows (AppX/MSIX package) on Windows Server 2022 (RDS environment). After an automatic update around April 13–16, 2026, launching olk.exe outputs the following error: ***The…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-04-17T06:32:16.1533333+00:00
Atief Jokhoe 60 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T16:41:25.49+00:00
Petteri Moilanen 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Can't install RDS on host windows server 2022

Hello I'm having issues installing role Remote Desktop Services role on windows server 2022. My hostname have more than 15 characters, example: i-c0132ad50049a886e This means that on AD my object i-c0132ad50049a with dns name …

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-04-23T15:37:46.7533333+00:00
Pedro Miguel Marques Pinto 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T15:55:10.1866667+00:00
Pedro Miguel Marques Pinto 0 Reputation points
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If your Win11 25H2 laptop is randomly frozen in the morning, this is why. Microsoft shipped 25H2 26200.8246 that hard-freezes machines — and still won’t list it as a known issue

We are seeing repeatable hard freezes on Windows 11 25H2 build 26200.8246 (KB5083769) — systems lock solid when idle, no input response, forced power-off required, and no crash dump. This is not a “driver update” or “run SFC” situation; Windows never…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-23T13:47:51.0266667+00:00
Jerry 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T14:46:44.8666667+00:00
Jerry 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 10 GUI Automation Pauses During Print Dialogs Until Console Session is Viewed

I'm struggling with a really bizarre ghosting issue on a critical Windows 10 production VM that handles our automated batch printing. The setup runs on an ESXi host, and periodically, the entire workflow just freezes the moment a print dialog window pops…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-23T14:06:42.8666667+00:00
OLEDO,hihi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T14:23:19.98+00:00
Harry Phan 17,745 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Request for Granular File-Level Exclusions in FSLogix Redirection Configurations

Hi! We're using the redirections file to keep our containers slim, but it only lets us skip entire directories, which is a bit of a blunt instrument for our needs. We have specific high-churn log files and lock files that keep bloating our storage, and…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-23T13:32:55.08+00:00
3D IM 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T14:22:09.45+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 15,890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Sysprep AppX validation broken on Windows 2025

Hi We are preparing a Windows Server 2025 image in Azure for local use. To automate the whole process, we're using Azure DevOps pipelines. The pipeline allows us to update an image (e.g. when we have an update of our software) without having to…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-04-22T21:03:36.2266667+00:00
Thomas Verschuere 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T14:00:06.0333333+00:00
HLBui 5,280 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to handle local admin rights for users in modern Windows environments?

I am trying to reduce the number of users with local admin privileges without breaking productivity. Are you using tools like LAPS, privilege elevation tools, or just strict policy enforcement?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-23T10:13:46.3166667+00:00
BlackJack 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-23T13:47:03.4+00:00
BlackJack 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 365 Business Cloud PC — No Local Admin + Intune MDM Not Enrolling

Hi community, I've just provisioned my first Windows 365 Business Cloud PC and running into two issues. Would appreciate any insight from those who've deployed Business tier before. ENVIRONMENT License: Windows 365 Business Tenant: Microsoft 365…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-04-23T12:46:31.8133333+00:00
Lance Yeaw 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T13:36:14.23+00:00
VPHAN 30,775 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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MDT "Unable to find litetouch.wsf" Error Post-Reboot Requiring Manual Diskpart Clean

Hi guys! We use MDT to capture a thick image so our field techs can deploy faster without waiting for a massive task sequence to install every single app, but I keep hitting a "Unable to find litetouch.wsf" error right after the first reboot.…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-23T13:13:25.39+00:00
OCD77 Ephelios 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T13:30:23.0333333+00:00
Tan Vu 2,325 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In-place upgrade vs rebuild, what’s your approach for Windows Server upgrades?

We’re planning to upgrade several older Windows Server instances (2012/2016). Would you recommend in-place upgrades or building new servers and migrating workloads? Interested in real-world pros/cons.

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-22T14:37:06.01+00:00
Smith Oliver 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-23T13:22:05.2033333+00:00
Smith Oliver 20 Reputation points
0 answers

error code 0xc004c008

I tried issuing a KMS key for one of my customers but he keeps getting an error code 0xc004c008. Is it there a way I can fix what ever issue is causing It with your help?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-23T13:14:41.5666667+00:00
eric perez 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Anyone using Windows Autopilot at scale? how reliable is it?

My company is considering deploying Autopilot for device provisioning. For those using it in production, how consistent is the experience? Any common issues or gotchas?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-23T12:44:32.8766667+00:00
Tobias Huber 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T12:54:41.5233333+00:00
Domic Vo 19,755 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Vulnerability in winsqlite3.dll --3.51.1.0 to 3.51.2

We have a potential security vulnerability related to the winsqlite3.dll file located in C:\Windows\System32. The current version of this DLL is an older version of SQLite that is affected by CVE-2025-70873. It seems like winsqlite3.dll is typically…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-04-23T08:37:45.3133333+00:00
Sadha Sivam Manjunath (NCS) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T12:40:37.85+00:00
Harry Phan 17,745 Reputation points Independent Advisor