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Computer Management - Can't see open file or open sessions

We have 3 Windows Server 2019 servers in three different physical locations. In trying to troubleshoot an issue. We are trying to look at who has open files on the server. The server is the Primary DC running all of the FSMO roles. I am trying to view…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,555 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,451 questions
asked 2023-06-10T23:50:17.07+00:00
Onenetman 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-11T00:06:14.4433333+00:00
Dave Patrick 354.4K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Edge Collections Keep Disappearing

There were problems with collections recently but saw that it was updated to a new version...but today when I attempted to access my saved content, I continue getting a message that says "This content is blocked. Contact the owner to fix the…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
1,603 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,581 questions
asked 2023-06-10T00:45:05.58+00:00
VIRGINIA EUBANKS 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-11T00:05:56.6333333+00:00
S.Sengupta 7,691 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

sharepoint pdf viewer mobile zoom problem

Hello, My organization is using sharpoint to share many documents with people outside the organization. Everything worked fine until recently. Now I have problem with pdfs being zoomed in even on the minimum zoom level when viewed on a phone(default…

SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
7,145 questions
asked 2023-06-05T17:19:06.3566667+00:00
A Falc 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-11T00:02:20.2366667+00:00
A Falc 0 Reputation points
0 answers

ワードの変換がうまくできない

ワードの調子が悪く使えない ワードの変換がうまくできない

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,581 questions
asked 2023-06-10T01:35:52.18+00:00
平石隆久 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-11T00:00:43.0166667+00:00
S.Sengupta 7,691 Reputation points MVP
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Installing Microsoft Teams in Linux

Any help on how to install/configure Microsoft Team in Linux

Skype for Business Linux
Skype for Business Linux
Skype for Business: A Microsoft communications service that provides communications capabilities across presence, instant messaging, audio/video calling, and an online meeting experience that includes audio, video, and web conferencing.Linux: A family of open-source Unix-like operating systems.
453 questions
asked 2019-12-11T21:07:24.147+00:00
json 21 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-10T23:58:32.7366667+00:00
Enrique Latorres 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to change the name

i am struggling to change my name.in student verification

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,788 questions
asked 2023-06-10T09:44:20.7366667+00:00
B.Akhila 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-10T23:57:00.77+00:00
S.Sengupta 7,691 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Hello Microsoft Azure? Am a Kenyan ,I would like you to tell me which bank debit visa cards do you accept . Because I am trying to create an account but am being told am not eligible for the account.kindly help me I Will appreciate.

Which bank visa cards do you accept for azure account in Kenya.

Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
1,196 questions
asked 2023-06-10T19:51:34.26+00:00
Jakemuta 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-10T23:54:37.7266667+00:00
Jakemuta 0 Reputation points
1 answer

If two mouse devices are connected to the PC can we identify what data come from which one

I want to have two players with my windows PC, and I need to understand which data is coming from which user. Each user has a separate mouse and they just need to move the mouse. I need to identify each mouse movement, and save their data separately.…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,581 questions
asked 2023-06-10T22:13:02.6066667+00:00
Behnoosh Meskoob 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2023-06-10T23:47:58.1333333+00:00
S.Sengupta 7,691 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

I lost my phone with Microsoft Authenticator app on it. I am unable to log in. I have contactedcustomer support multiple times.

Hi. I lost my phone with Authenticator app on it which had the admin account of Microsoft Subscription. Now i am unable to log back in, i am unable to use my email or mobile number to log in. it only asks to be authenticated by the app after i enter my…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
1,118 questions
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
3,302 questions
asked 2023-06-09T21:38:59.9433333+00:00
grv ar 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-10T23:35:24.0766667+00:00
Dave Patrick 354.4K Reputation points MVP
80 answers

We’re unable to validate your phone number

while creating a new account at dev.azure.com. When I'm trying to get verification code to verify phone number. when I click on Send Text or Call me, I get an error on new page "We’re unable to validate your phone number".

Microsoft 365 Publishing
Microsoft 365 Publishing
Microsoft 365: Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line. Publishing: The process of preparing, producing, and releasing content for distribution or sale.
538 questions
asked 2023-01-10T07:35:03.46+00:00
Toseef Ahmad 381 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-10T23:34:54.5733333+00:00
Farolan Faisal 0 Reputation points
0 answers

in-place discovery export keeps asking for credentials

Hi, In-Place eDiscovery keeps asking for credentials even after assigning the required permissions to the user. Exchange 2013. Is there a command in Powershell to find emails in all the mailboxes having a specific subject and export them to a .pst…

Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
6,535 questions
asked 2023-06-10T23:34:51.9166667+00:00
create share 491 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How it works?

I ASK ABOUT INCREASING FOLLOWERS ONTO MICROSOFT LEARN?

Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
27,210 questions
asked 2023-06-10T22:16:23.9166667+00:00
accepted 2023-06-10T23:32:55.62+00:00
1 answer

microsoft certified : azure solution architect expert not received

Hello , I successfully passed the az-305 exam and i am azure administrator associate and i did not receive the badge : azure solution architect expert which include those 2 in its path. Why ?

Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
27,210 questions
asked 2023-06-10T23:18:06.27+00:00
Philippe Mignot 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-06-10T23:31:43.2933333+00:00
Dave Patrick 354.4K Reputation points MVP
5 answers

how to manage cal licenses on a 2022 workgroup server

got a refurb dell server and had to buy 2022 standard with 5 cals because that was the minimum os to do what i need. installed it as a stand alone workgroup to support lan file sharing, web server, and some other specialty apps, all that is fine. but…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,451 questions
Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
369 questions
asked 2023-06-10T15:32:16.8366667+00:00
Dave k1ttt 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-06-10T23:30:33.01+00:00
Dave Patrick 354.4K Reputation points MVP
0 answers

need help with c# what is wrong?

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C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
8,249 questions
asked 2023-06-10T22:54:01.2966667+00:00
Luca Buschholtz 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How do I assert ownership over my device and prevent any inherited permissions

Hi, Seeking guidance on configuration to prevent malicious group policy infecting my machines as the current missconfiguration has caused great deal of distress and is impacting my mental and financial health materially. The polciies a very restrictive…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,153 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
1,040 questions
asked 2023-06-10T22:53:13.8266667+00:00
Zach Whitfield 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Inbound Exchange Hybrid firewall rules

I'm in the process of implementing exchange hybrid but am a little confused as to the inbound rules which i should configure. From the Office 365 URLs and IP address ranges web site, are the required URLs/IPs that should be able allowed inbound to my…

Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Management
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Hybrid Management: Organizing, handling, directing or controlling hybrid deployments.
1,428 questions
asked 2023-06-10T22:45:59.66+00:00
Northerly 41 Reputation points
2 answers

TcpTimedWaitDelay under windows 2022

Having issues connecting to Mysql sporadically . Over 110 connections with TIME_wait status. I don't see any errors in the event viewer (4231 or 4227) Any current docs on setting this key for Windows Server 2022/2019 ?

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,555 questions
asked 2023-05-31T11:55:55.3+00:00
Efff dd 536 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-10T22:44:54.13+00:00
Efff dd 536 Reputation points
0 answers

WitieFile API completiton progress

hi in my app (win32 platform) i create a new file using CreateFile() then use SetFilePointer() to pre-allocate a big space for example 2GB then use SetEndOfFile() every thing is ok til here, then I call WriteFile() to write some data to the end of file;…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,074 questions
asked 2023-06-10T20:16:03.0666667+00:00
drjackool 711 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-10T22:44:48.8866667+00:00
David Lowndes 340 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Variable is not assigned in the method

Hello I have a piece of code that runs fine in Powershell (Azure automation runbook) but when I transplant this into a class method/function I get an error about "Variable is not assigned in the method." The code returns a DataSet from…

Azure Automation
Azure Automation
An Azure service that is used to automate, configure, and install updates across hybrid environments.
833 questions
asked 2021-04-16T08:40:51.827+00:00
Dave Gray 541 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-10T22:39:49.88+00:00
Cyber Hymnal 0 Reputation points