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Adding legacy computers to the domain

We have approx 20 Mazak milling machines running either Win 95, Win 2000 Pro or Win XP. Since the beginning of the year I've not been able to re-add them back onto the domain (functional level 2016). As they are old a hard drive replacement is often…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,847 questions
asked 2024-04-24T13:20:29.91+00:00
Stephen Benson 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T08:51:19.4333333+00:00
Timmy Malmgren 736 Reputation points
3 answers

Why is QBCFMonitorService not running on this computer? Need quick fix!

Facing issues with QBCFMonitorService not running on your computer? Need help troubleshooting and resolving the issue? Find solutions here!

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,456 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,611 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
asked 2024-03-01T12:55:24.6266667+00:00
markwilliam8506 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T08:36:41.23+00:00
Jose Bruggeman 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to fix unattend answer Microsoft-Windows-deployment

I want to setup hp laptop 15s-fq2934nd with MDT. When the OS is installed it's restarting and after 'setting services' I get the following error: Below is the settings in the answer file: </component> <component…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,611 questions
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
A collection of Microsoft tools and documentation for automating desktop and server deployment. Previously known as Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).
828 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.
1,902 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager: An integrated solution for for managing large groups of personal computers and servers.Deployment: The process of delivering, assembling, and maintaining a particular version of a software system at a site.
901 questions
asked 2024-04-25T08:30:27.5133333+00:00
w raspe 181 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-25T08:33:15.6366667+00:00
w raspe 181 Reputation points
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How to fix stop code: INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE

Hi all, I want to setup hp laptop 15s-fq2934nd with MDT. when the deployment is finishing installing the OS in step install operating system, the device reboots and gets the bsod with inaccessible boot device. it stays in the loop rebooting with the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,611 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,741 questions
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
A collection of Microsoft tools and documentation for automating desktop and server deployment. Previously known as Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).
828 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager: An integrated solution for for managing large groups of personal computers and servers.Deployment: The process of delivering, assembling, and maintaining a particular version of a software system at a site.
901 questions
asked 2024-04-24T10:37:25.7733333+00:00
w raspe 181 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T08:21:43.23+00:00
w raspe 181 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 22H2 - Remote Credential Guard (RCG) hop (SMB) not working.

Hello, apparently the "double-hop" problem (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/744867/remote-credential-guard-double-hop-issue-after-ser) when using Remote Credential Guard (RCG) on a Windows 11 22H2 (Build 22621.1702) endpoint…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,236 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
asked 2023-05-30T09:11:39.2366667+00:00
Zacharias Embaxter 35 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T08:19:18.07+00:00
Jonatan Kragh Hovgaard 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Windows Active Directory setup in Azure

Hi, I plan to setup a Windows Active Directory (AD) using VMs (1 for PDC and 1 for BDC) in the Azure cloud environment and it should sync the AD in the on-prem via the established site-to-site IPsec VPN link. What are the pros and cons? Which is better…

Azure
Azure
A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
933 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,847 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,457 questions
asked 2024-04-25T07:04:00.1+00:00
Archimedes S. Gaviola 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T08:13:26.82+00:00
Timmy Malmgren 736 Reputation points
14 answers

Remote Credential Guard double-hop issue after server 2022 upgrade

we upgraded two of our jump/admin servers from server 2019 to server 2022. one was installed fresh, the other one was upgraded via inplace upgrade. now mstsc /remoteguard no longer works correctly, we seem to run into a kerberos double-hop issue. …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,117 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,236 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,720 questions
asked 2022-02-21T23:03:25.583+00:00
Robert Ro 26 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T08:03:43.71+00:00
Jonatan Kragh Hovgaard 1 Reputation point
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WD-NAS and Ofline files

I am using a WD-NAS in my home network it is connected to a router. I have made a drive letter/connection to a map on my WD-NAS. I am using Windows 10 pro at my laptop connected wireless to this Router/network. I store my document at the NAS, an use…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,611 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
647 questions
asked 2024-04-22T12:58:59.7633333+00:00
Fre van Heuvelen 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T08:01:10.3733333+00:00
Fre van Heuvelen 20 Reputation points
15 answers

My windows search bar on windows 11 isn't working

It randomly stopped working and won't open at all, I can't find SearchHost.exe to check if it's enabled and I am seriously stressed because I can't open certain files or my driver installer without searching

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
asked 2023-02-22T22:22:51.4666667+00:00
Oliver Turk 80 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T07:48:02.44+00:00
Phasit Ammatakatanyu 0 Reputation points
0 answers

The Network Device Enrollment Service cannot submit the certificate request (0x80070534). No mapping between account names and security IDs was done.

Hello, Upon configuring SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol) with an NDES user account, the challenge password is being obtained successfully. However, during certificate generation, the aforementioned error is occurring, as observed in the…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,117 questions
Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2024-04-25T07:46:01.5266667+00:00
İsmail Can ÜNSAL 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What file types does Media::Playback::MediaPlayer supports?

As the title suggests. I didn't find anything about it in Microsoft Learn. What file types does MediaPlayer support?

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.
2,422 questions
asked 2024-04-24T09:45:48.46+00:00
宝焱 黄 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T07:39:03.87+00:00
Castorix31 81,636 Reputation points
2 answers

Prevent constant MFA requests for hybrid workforce

Hello, Most of our users are hybrid, working remotely via VPN and locally in office. Regardless of our 30-day MFA policy, our users are prompted for MFA every few days if they move locations between working at home and at the office. We are a non-profit…

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
9,060 questions
Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
2,952 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,847 questions
Office Management
Office Management
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,000 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,457 questions
asked 2024-04-24T15:47:45.92+00:00
Chad Brosseau 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T07:36:46.61+00:00
1 answer

Server 2022 Hyper-V cannot create production checkpoints

Hi All, We have a Dell Hyper-v Cluster comprising of 3 physical hosts and 2 datastores. We have 30 Hyper-v VMs running on this platform. All are able to create production checkpoints with the excpetion of 2 servers. Both are setup as file servers and run…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,117 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,536 questions
asked 2024-04-23T08:30:08.0666667+00:00
Penhale, Richard 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T07:36:10.0333333+00:00
Penhale, Richard 0 Reputation points
0 answers

I am working in SSL using webservice.h. I want to modify the HTTP header information in the request by adding Keyid = "value"

I am working on SSL (using webservice.h). Please find below the request. In the highlighted headers below , I want to add Keyid = "Value". I am trying to do this but not able to get any clue. I have tried using WsAddCustomHeader but this is…

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.
2,422 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
647 questions
asked 2024-04-23T09:17:25.6866667+00:00
Sriram Mahalingam (Contractor) 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-25T07:25:14.64+00:00
Tong Xu - MSFT 1,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Task Scheduler Not Always Run Batch File

I have set a task to run a .bat file which runs 2 Python files.  This works successfully when I run it manually, and I have set it to wake up the computer (a desktop plugged into a UPS) twice a day 12 hours apart and run. Normally it does wake up the…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,741 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
asked 2024-04-09T17:47:46.9866667+00:00
pandionva-1921 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-25T07:20:43.5866667+00:00
Yu Zhou-MSFT 12,056 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Can we focus furthermore to the results of upgrading a non-qualified device to Windows 11?

Given that the only prerequisites not met are CPU and TPM (MoSetup), and that a WIM file will be deployed with a 'DISM apply image' command after locating the file (version matched with index source); predictably on the reboot there will be on-screen…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,611 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,087 questions
asked 2024-04-23T23:50:46.34+00:00
Claus Debanker 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-25T07:15:18.5466667+00:00
Claus Debanker 21 Reputation points
0 answers

Regarding waking up from sleep on a Modern Standby PC

Currently, on a Modern Standby PC, I'm trying to wake it up from sleep at a specified time every day using Task Scheduler and then execute a task. In Task Scheduler, I've set it to "Run whether the user is signed in or not" and "Wake the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,611 questions
asked 2024-04-25T06:54:25+00:00
井上 陽介 20 Reputation points
1 answer

How to get a list of win32 apis that have changed in a windows release

Hi We upgraded from windows server 2012 to windows server 2019 at client and experienced performance issues. There was a win32 api that we called in code that caused the issue. This api was slower than in 2012 due to a design change. We want to know a…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,456 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,117 questions
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.
2,422 questions
asked 2024-04-25T06:04:46.09+00:00
Dev Stability 7 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T06:51:47.8633333+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,181 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Azure policy

I am testing a azure policy that I just successfully deployed. The policy works and it has been deployed at a device level. The thing is the policy is not working for local accounts only the cloud accounts that sign into the device have been affected…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,117 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,847 questions
asked 2024-04-16T17:45:27.1833333+00:00
Daniel Poblano 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-25T06:46:22.7266667+00:00
AnuragSingh-MSFT 19,691 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 activation issue with M365 E5 license

Hey got a Windows 11 device that was preinstalled with windows 11 home edition. I changed the product key to generic windows 11 pro key -…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,153 questions
asked 2024-04-23T16:05:48.76+00:00
Benjamin Ra 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-25T06:45:56.3966667+00:00
Hania Lian 7,711 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor