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Disallow Simple Bitlocker Startup Pins

Is it possible to prevent users from changing their bitlocker pin to a simple or sequential pin? we are already setting the pin length but is there a way to prevent users from setting it to something like 1234567 or 1111111 for example? i just tried…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,407 questions
asked 2023-03-23T03:57:30.2066667+00:00
jaybird283 451 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-03-31T19:40:23.0433333+00:00
jaybird283 451 Reputation points
1 answer

default browser is changed from Chrome to MSEdge

Hello, ProgID is changed from ChromeHTML to MSEdgeHTM after logoff and login under the below registry…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
1,463 questions
asked 2023-03-30T17:01:32.88+00:00
Boopathi Subramaniam 2,586 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-31T10:32:10.1133333+00:00
Limitless Technology 18,126 Reputation points
1 answer

Error with fslogix.admx

ADMX file seems to have an error. I tested on two different DC in different AD. I used: FSLogix_Apps_2.9.8440.42104 and FSLogix_Apps_2.9.8228.50276 and they have errors. The older one is working fine - version FSLogix_Apps_2.9.7979.62170 Administrative…

FSLogix
FSLogix
A set of solutions that enhance, enable, and simplify non-persistent Windows computing environments and may also be used to create more portable computing sessions when using physical devices.
390 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
asked 2023-03-30T14:28:35.7433333+00:00
Ivan Stojanovic 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-31T10:26:02.01+00:00
Limitless Technology 18,126 Reputation points
1 answer

Exchange Server 2016 Manage Audit and Security logs requirement poilicy

I'm trying to find some documentation on the requirement for Exchange Servers to have 'Manage Audit and Security Logs' rights on the DC. I know without that setting, you can't enable mailboxes and potentially other issues arise. Our Cyber management…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,011 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Exchange Server Development
Exchange Server Development
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
344 questions
Exchange Server
Exchange Server
A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.
355 questions
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.
6,338 questions
asked 2023-03-30T14:19:30.3766667+00:00
Scott Studer 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-31T02:01:32.5166667+00:00
Yuki Sun-MSFT 27,416 Reputation points
1 answer

How do I block OPP and OBEX on Windows 10 without using Intune?

Hi, I have been searching the internet for a solution to this question but none come up. Very surprised by that. How can I block OPP and OBEX on Windows 10? I want to create a GPO to block the transfer of files via bluetooth. I have seen options for…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 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.
302 questions
asked 2023-03-27T07:03:32.2366667+00:00
Thomas Learns 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-31T00:04:35.8766667+00:00
Thomas Learns 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix the ALTERNET CREDINTIAL REQUIRED to login problem in windows 10

I am not able to login remotley to one of device in our domain and it return the below messge any idea about this problem?

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,244 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,750 questions
Azure Active Directory Domain Services
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,897 questions
asked 2023-03-29T19:22:14.9033333+00:00
Mohammad Ali 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-30T11:37:03.97+00:00
Dave Patrick 343.3K Reputation points MVP
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

add normal user or users to local administrator group for certain time through GPO and PowerShell

Hi besides adding a normal user to the local administrator manually on his computer. how to add a normal user or users to the local administrator group on their computer for a certain time, where the user or users are automatically removed from the local…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,750 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
421 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
4,766 questions
asked 2023-03-29T10:02:20.36+00:00
SysAdmin 101 Reputation points
accepted 2023-03-30T07:04:37.4866667+00:00
SysAdmin 101 Reputation points
2 answers

After implementing KB5020276 March,16 I'm still not able to re-join the PC to the domain

Hello, I've proceeded step by step with all instructions regarding KB5020276: Install March,16 updates on all Domain Controller Install March,16 updates on the test workstation Set up new GPO setting as per documentation - settings taken by all DCs …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,011 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
asked 2023-03-27T14:05:22.1666667+00:00
Szymon Masłowski 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-30T06:41:37.45+00:00
Szymon Masłowski 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Modify current ADMX files to be applied through GPO.

Hello, I need to modify current ADMX file to be able to select certain properties that are not currently available in GPO settings. The file in question is "TerminalServer.admx" and the settings that I need to add are following: Configure…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,011 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,244 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,897 questions
asked 2023-03-25T15:15:22.61+00:00
Deni Beslic 5 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-30T02:56:37.32+00:00
Wesley Li-MSFT 1,241 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Why do we get preview update 22H2 when GPO is set for Semi-Annual Channel?

Most PC's in our organization have been upgraded to Windows 10 22H2, however according to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/release-information 21H1 is the latest released version. Why is that? How do we avoid getting preview…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,897 questions
asked 2022-10-13T10:13:47.42+00:00
Peter Almer Frederiksen 6 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-29T20:46:44.79+00:00
Adam J. Marshall 5,921 Reputation points
6 answers

Pin Policy for Smart Card Login in Windows 10

Is it possible for to set a pin policy for smart card login? We are using PIV cards (OpenFIPS201) in a Windows 10 A/D. The PIV standard specifies 6-8 digits, however we would like to enforce 8-digit PIN values via policy if possible. I have reviewed…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
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.
2,227 questions
asked 2021-05-21T02:05:07.463+00:00
Kim O'Sullivan 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-29T15:12:11.4+00:00
Kim O'Sullivan 1 Reputation point
0 answers

[Warning] cannot resolve the security principal referenced in the extension [Security] [S-1-5-82-3612265144-3607906190-2445842478-3319020065-934383497],

Hi， We i backup the Domain Group policy in domain controller ,this error happens,please help to check what does this mean? [Warning] cannot resolve the security principal referenced in the extension [Security]…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
asked 2023-03-29T06:23:34.04+00:00
Lancelot_Zheng 21 Reputation points
9 answers

Windows Server 2022 WPA3 settings?

Hi, I'm trying to deploy WPA3 enterprise settings with group policy using Windows server 2022 member server. I can create the policy settings just fine, but when i try to view the GP report in group policy management console, i get an error. I…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
asked 2021-11-08T11:57:06.55+00:00
Petrus 6 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-29T04:49:02.2166667+00:00
Petrus 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Restrict users to a single system

Dear Team, I have a domain of Windows server 2016 and all users have their roaming profile. I can see that users are unnecessary login in multiple systems when those are not in use and it is creating uncesessary profile creation in multiple machine. I…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,897 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,011 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.
1,362 questions
asked 2023-03-23T06:26:57.5566667+00:00
Azim Ansari 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-29T04:47:11.2666667+00:00
Azim Ansari 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Install MSI with "attached" JSON on startup - Through GPO

Good day folks! Been scouring the internet looking for solutions to this and have come up blank thusfar. PDQ Deploy does not work on our domain, likely due to firewall restrictions. I will eventually go through that process as a last result, but I'd…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,750 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,157 questions
asked 2023-03-27T19:32:00.75+00:00
Mike Murray 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T15:11:16.0566667+00:00
Limitless Technology 18,126 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Firewall with polices from a GPO - Stay persistent with firewall disabled

Since the 1st of February, we have observed a new behaviour within an On-Prem AD and Windows 10. (After Patch Tuesday 31st Jan). For any GPO defined with setting: Computer Configuration/Policies/Windows settings/Security Settings/Windows Defender…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,011 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
asked 2023-03-27T18:57:19.0433333+00:00
Peter Brooks 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T15:10:52.8766667+00:00
Limitless Technology 18,126 Reputation points
1 answer

Adding FSLogix admx/adml templates to GPO when using Azure ADDS

I have AD management tools set up on a management server connecting to my Azure ADDS. I need to administer my FSLOGIX configurations for my AVD using GPO. Because it is ADDS here I cannot see the traditional DC or the SYSVOL. How can I add FSLogix…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
984 questions
FSLogix
FSLogix
A set of solutions that enhance, enable, and simplify non-persistent Windows computing environments and may also be used to create more portable computing sessions when using physical devices.
390 questions
Azure Active Directory Domain Services
asked 2023-03-17T11:47:05.13+00:00
Nikhil George 41 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T11:04:05.21+00:00
Nikhil George 41 Reputation points
4 answers

Win11 22H2 Broke PINTOHOME GPO Logon Script

I use a script set to run at logon to pin network folders to quick access on user desktops. After this update users that logon no longer see their shared folders. I am guessing it is due to the quick access being changed to "Home" in Windows 11…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
4,766 questions
asked 2022-12-05T20:25:16.807+00:00
John R 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-03-28T10:25:55.1633333+00:00
CrankyZZ 0 Reputation points
1 answer

License Visual Studio comunity

Good morning I have a question if I can use Microsoft studio community commercially if my company does not have more than 250 computers and no more than 5 programmers and the second question I have about system libraries such as kernel 32 can I use them…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
2,824 questions
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.
7,630 questions
asked 2023-03-27T11:24:37.6666667+00:00
Kuba Klatka 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-03-28T06:20:58.9433333+00:00
Tianyu Sun-MSFT 14,901 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Storage sense policy is applied but the action fails.

Policy Applied: Allow Storage Sense = Enabled Configure Storage Sense cadence = Every day Configure Storage Sense Recycle Bin clean-up threshold = 30 days (although we should put that at 2 days for now so we can test it properly)   Testing :- Day 1 -…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,021 questions
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,437 questions
asked 2023-03-23T12:06:45.93+00:00
Kumar HS, Manoj 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-28T03:31:00.11+00:00
Daisy Zhou 13,026 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor