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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.
2,140 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,732 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 7,486 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

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.
7,486 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,326 questions
asked 2023-06-02T18:51:25.1233333+00:00
Eric Shearer 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T21:16:32.8366667+00:00
Dave Patrick 352.4K 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
555 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 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.
2,140 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,326 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.
2,140 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.
2,140 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,732 questions
asked 2022-11-14T07:20:43.94+00:00
Johnny 11 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.
2,140 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.
2,647 questions
Azure Functions
Azure Functions
An Azure service that provides an event-driven serverless compute platform.
3,018 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
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 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

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.
2,140 questions
asked 2023-05-31T08:12:52.1966667+00:00
Abdulrahman 81 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-01T11:25:16.8366667+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 19,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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.
2,140 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,326 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 5,245 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.
1,796 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.
7,486 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,326 questions
asked 2023-05-31T17:10:57.01+00:00
Tevon2.0 931 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.
2,140 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…

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,326 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.
2,140 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.
2,140 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.
2,140 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.
7,486 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
27,025 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,482 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,732 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 352.4K Reputation points MVP
3 answers

GPO related

Is there any GPO which cannot be set into disable after disabled it?

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,326 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.
1,034 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
asked 2023-05-30T07:30:20.4366667+00:00
jennyKim 20 Reputation points
answered 2023-05-31T07:24:41.7633333+00:00
Khaled El-Sayed Mohamed 565 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Store Blocked Code : 0x800704EC

Hello, Getting below error from May 16, 2023 . is it because of https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/evolving-the-microsoft-store-for-business-and-education/ba-p/2569423 There are no changes in existing GPO applying to the…

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,725 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
asked 2023-05-29T18:00:30.92+00:00
Boopathi Subramaniam 2,721 Reputation points
commented 2023-05-31T05:58:57.5866667+00:00
Yohan Engineer 0 Reputation points
17 answers

microsoft store blocked 0x800704EC

Hello Since about a month all employees in our company get the message "Microsoft Store is blocked"(screenshot). We have configured the following policies: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore. …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,482 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,732 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
asked 2022-07-25T09:25:45.297+00:00
Int3g3r 31 Reputation points
answered 2023-05-31T05:47:20.46+00:00
Eric Appelboom 0 Reputation points