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A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.

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Active Directory users not created when Windows 10 workstation joined to domain

I have a new windows 10 workstation. Configured local user account with Admin privileges. Set DNS to point to AD Server. Joined Domain and rebooted. No builtin or domain specific users created on the workstation and unable to remote desktop connect to…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,495 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,327 questions
asked 2023-06-02T18:51:25.1233333+00:00
Eric Shearer 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-04T17:24:28.18+00:00
Dave Patrick 352.9K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

start in the lock screen when connected to RDP

Hello all :) My question is if there is a group policy or a general setting when RDP session login starts not immediately logged into the desktop, but starts into the lock screen. This feature is needed to request a simple 2FA with a FIDO key…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,436 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,495 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2022-11-19T03:25:01.187+00:00
IT-Abteilung 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-06-04T14:15:25.7+00:00
Jack Isenberg 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to push specific XML file into a specific folder inside the C drive on all of my domain PCs

How to push specific XML file into a specific folder inside the C drive on all of my domain PCs. I need to push one XML file into C drive and within the C drive I want to push the XML file into a spceific Folders related to Cisco AnyConnect for…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-05-31T08:12:52.1966667+00:00
Abdulrahman 101 Reputation points
accepted 2023-06-04T07:48:09.3733333+00:00
Abdulrahman 101 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Group Policy Management Secondary AD Inaccessible

I'm doing a health check with our Active Directory and DNS. I was able to remediate the errors and warnings on the BPA. When I check with the GPM, I noticed that 1 of the domain is in the replication process but when I expand to see the details. The…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,264 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,477 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,327 questions
asked 2023-05-11T05:29:57.09+00:00
Paul Gerald Buli 20 Reputation points
accepted 2023-06-03T08:22:22.3233333+00:00
Paul Gerald Buli 20 Reputation points
0 answers

I have six HDMI adapters connected to laptop using a USB 3.0 hub and also in my laptop all Six USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter drivers are properly installed but why am I seeing only three disply out of six disply or screens setup ?

Please check the screenshots.IMG_20230603_120518.JPG And please give me solution how to enable all six scre en drivers.

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
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.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,334 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-06-03T07:05:27.81+00:00
Pradeep Danole 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 22H2: The file association GPO is not working

Hi. I have a problem with file association via GPO in Windows 11 22H2. When I use this procedure my default apps don't change but I export the file association with the command dism.exe /online /get-defaultappassociations and show correct association…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,735 questions
asked 2023-06-02T14:21:37.04+00:00
Alex Muñoz Carmona 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-03T03:51:47.05+00:00
S.Sengupta 7,586 Reputation points MVP
4 answers

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 Server Printing
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Printing: Printer centralized deployment and management, scan and fax resources management, and document services
556 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-04-28T20:22:02.22+00:00
JRV 521 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T18:18:04.6933333+00:00
JRV 521 Reputation points
0 answers

LAPS show or copy password grayed out

After set LAPS policy and checked that all is passed fine on the client, from controller side no password is visible and the buttons are grayed out... I have DC win 2022 , 2012R2 DFL

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,327 questions
asked 2023-06-02T14:14:20.84+00:00
GS 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-06-02T16:44:54.2266667+00:00
GS 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Disabling the screen lock after a period of user inactivity

Hi How can you turn off the screen lock when the user is inactive on the computer for a while? During this time, nothing is done on the computer and the screen lock is activated. It is Windows 10 - 21H2 Is it possible to disable the…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2022-08-03T08:51:15.127+00:00
Markos 16 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T15:56:19.98+00:00
Kenneth Harper 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 11 22H2: The file association with an exported .xml file and import with GPO is not working

Hello I have a problem with Windows 11 22H2 with import file association via GPO or Import-DefaultAppAssociations. When I use this procedure my default apps don't change... Has anyone encountered this? Thank you.

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,735 questions
asked 2022-11-14T07:20:43.94+00:00
Johnny 16 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-06-02T14:12:37.8066667+00:00
Alex Muñoz Carmona 0 Reputation points
1 answer

We can't sign in to your account

Hola, estoy intentando utilizar un laptop que no usaba desde hace meses, necesito recuperar unos archivos que tengo en el disco duro. Una vez encendido, cuando ingreso mi usuario y contrasena me aparece un mensaje de error "We can't sign in to your…

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.
1,784 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-06-01T04:17:57.2166667+00:00
Juan Manuel Sarmiento Saenz 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T12:02:41.4433333+00:00
Limitless Technology 26,416 Reputation points
1 answer

Members keep disappearing from Security Group

We have an existing AD security group which was created in 2020 which is set up with SSO for an external vendor that provides us with training. We have since tried adding additional users to the group, but we are finding that the users keep disappearing…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,648 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,748 questions
Azure Functions
Azure Functions
An Azure service that provides an event-driven serverless compute platform.
3,021 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.
1,425 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-06-01T15:00:53.9066667+00:00
Hein Volkwyn 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-01T17:22:14.0033333+00:00
Andy David - MVP 121K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Disable For Authorized Personnel Use Only. Page

How to disable this page.

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,327 questions
asked 2023-06-01T07:52:49.6833333+00:00
Chakkrapong Sripiphatjaroen 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-01T09:49:52.5633333+00:00
Sedat SALMAN 5,325 Reputation points
1 answer

How can I create a digital certificate/electronic signature for users in SharePoint Server 2019

Greetings, I have developed forms for use on my SharePoint 2019 communications site however leadership would like to add in a digital certificate similar to Adobe. Is there currently a way to create one for users of our site to utilize? Ideally, we'd…

SharePoint Server
SharePoint Server
A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.
1,797 questions
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server: A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,503 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,495 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,327 questions
asked 2023-05-31T17:10:57.01+00:00
Tevon2.0 951 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-01T09:49:14.2833333+00:00
Emily Du-MSFT 29,366 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Using Proxy Settings to Restrict Web Access

Hello I have set up Proxy settings to restrict web access. It works great but does anyone know the URl's I need to allow to use Gmail correctly? Here is how I configured…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-06-01T08:13:40.9733333+00:00
Adam Purchase 0 Reputation points
1 answer

AD GPO linking inheritance not working

Hi! We need to block group policy editing (done) and also group policy linking. I am unable to understand the AD DS and inheritance why it is not working in my case please do give advice. I am selecting any OU in group policy management and selecting the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,327 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-05-30T13:23:15.75+00:00
petersonal 81 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-01T07:40:45.6733333+00:00
petersonal 81 Reputation points
4 answers

Microsoft Defender Antivirus Update SCCM

Dear Team, We need to update Defender but its currently disabled via GPO and we have SCCM for patch update management. As per the security we are advices to do the update. Please help, do i need to enable defender first in order to update. and…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,330 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2022-04-07T07:52:43.787+00:00
Vikram Doss 51 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-01T00:41:55.06+00:00
Cameron Kerr 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Long paths not working in windows 2019

Followed the steps given below to enable long paths and rebooted the machine Press Win + R keys on your keyboard and type regedit then press Enter. Registry Editor will be opened. Go to…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2022-02-10T11:16:42.123+00:00
Bhaskar Venkatesha 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-05-31T15:46:46.6366667+00:00
Ryan Gordino 0 Reputation points
3 answers

GPO place file or shortcut to synchronised OneDrive desktop

For our users we sync there desktops and document automatically with OneDrive. Through GPO I want to place a shortcut on the users desktop. When I try I see in the event viewer of the user his computer the following error: The user 'reference item in…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2021-07-23T13:07:49.163+00:00
Stijn 26 Reputation points
commented 2023-05-31T15:28:48.0333333+00:00
Meehan, Michael 0 Reputation points
2 answers

VPN don't resolve DNS in windows server 2012

VPN don't get resolve dns to work with rds

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,495 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,477 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
27,033 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,735 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,141 questions
asked 2023-05-30T20:52:07.2166667+00:00
Ronald Häsner 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-05-31T13:25:08.73+00:00
Dave Patrick 352.9K Reputation points MVP