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Recognize whether the user is logged in

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, apps that are started automatically at startup are already started before the user has logged in. In Windows 8.1, such automatically launched apps were only started after the user had logged in. At least this is the case on…

Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Presentation Foundation
A part of the .NET Framework that provides a unified programming model for building line-of-business desktop applications on Windows.
2,666 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.
2,412 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.
10,195 questions
asked 2024-04-18T15:03:37.3466667+00:00
Heiko 1,191 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-18T22:33:14.7166667+00:00
Rob Caplan - MSFT 5,412 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In Place Upgrade RDS sever 2008 R2 running RDSSH role to 2012 R2

I have a single RDS server 2008 R2 running the roles of RD Session Host configuration (RDSHC) only. I want to do a in place upgrade to Server 2012 R2. Is this possible and supported? Are there any step-by-step guides available? never done an in-place…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,077 questions
asked 2023-04-28T02:06:28.9166667+00:00
EI 40 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T22:30:08.39+00:00
Glenn Allen 5 Reputation points
0 answers

Keep lines, ellipses and polylines at the same position within an image during resizing (WinUI3)

Hello, Is there an easy way to achieve it in WinUI3? I have an image within a grid that is resizable manually and there are ellipses, lines and polylines which mark positions in the image. <Grid> <Image…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
722 questions
asked 2024-04-18T22:09:16.7866667+00:00
youki 991 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-18T22:13:37.7766667+00:00
youki 991 Reputation points
5 answers

Windows defender vs McAfee

will defender provide the same protection as McAfee antivires?

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.
4,722 questions
asked 2023-04-26T20:46:32.81+00:00
Michael Markatos 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-18T22:08:15.26+00:00
Steacy Paquette 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Appropreate message to initiate window move with the mouse button up

Unfortunately I was asking the wrong way. I know how to move the form by setting its Location property. I have a working solution without p/invoke on github although quite convoluted for my taste. My question is "can I avoid this convolution by…

Windows Forms
Windows Forms
A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
1,820 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.
2,412 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.
10,195 questions
asked 2022-12-17T11:19:29.73+00:00
adamstyl 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2024-04-18T22:03:36.0866667+00:00
Gavin Landon 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Activating Windows(R), ServerStandard edition ... Error: 0xC004F038 The software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The count reported by your Key Management Service (KMS)

Activating Windows(R), 2019 ServerStandard edition (xxx) ... Error: 0xC004F038 The software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The count reported by your Key Management Service (KMS) is insufficient. Please contact your…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,443 questions
asked 2024-04-18T22:00:54.1333333+00:00
EdeleSoriano-4685 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Error Code: 80192EE7

I was in the process of setting up new users and was given this error after signing into their account.

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,096 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,379 questions
asked 2024-04-18T21:33:03.26+00:00
Kaleb Obregon 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Powershell Module

Hi All I have a Azure Virtual Machine which is running on Windows Server 2012 R2, i want to decommission this VM. This VM has many powershell modules installed. I came up with a new 2019 VM. I want to install the same PowerShell modules on the new VM.…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,443 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,368 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.
5,354 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,032 questions
asked 2024-04-14T06:41:43.02+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,106 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-18T21:27:34.2566667+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,106 Reputation points
1 answer

Azure AD B2C: Multi-Tenant Entra ID automatically enable accounts

I have followed this tutorial to set up sign-in for multitenant Microsoft Entra ID using custom policies in Azure Active Directory B2C. Everything is working except all newly created accounts are disabled by default. I would like to have all new…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,817 questions
Microsoft Entra External ID
Microsoft Entra External ID
A modern identity solution for securing access to customer, citizen and partner-facing apps and services. It is the converged platform of Azure AD External Identities B2B and B2C. Replaces Azure Active Directory External Identities.
2,634 questions
asked 2024-04-18T02:52:45.0033333+00:00
Jeremy Ramsey 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T21:14:26.6433333+00:00
Jeremy Ramsey 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Immersive Control Panel doesn't work and Settings-DCOM-Error

Hi all community, We have a problem on each enterprise domain controller with 2019 serve version. When we want to launch "Settings", the window just flash and disappear immediatly. So Impossible to go on settings panel and his…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,077 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.
419 questions
asked 2022-01-18T17:02:49.73+00:00
Jimmy Lafleur 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-04-18T20:51:33.7666667+00:00
BDC_Integris 0 Reputation points
0 answers

We could not download a license. Visual Studio Community

Hi Team I have installed visual studio community and it is asking me to update the license. I log in with my account and I get the following message. Regards

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
4,574 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.
638 questions
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio: A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
961 questions
asked 2024-04-18T11:49:22.16+00:00
Sánchez, Alberto 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T20:45:31.2+00:00
Reza-Ameri 16,826 Reputation points
1 answer

SQL server backup in a 2019 VM to s3 using backup URL

Hi I have set up a Windows Server 2019 VM with SQL server 2016. I want to take the backup of SQL server in AWS S3. It should have monitoring and auditing capability and cost effective and secure. I have looked at below…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,638 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,077 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.
5,354 questions
asked 2024-04-18T04:47:01.0433333+00:00
Pradeep 21 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-18T20:35:21.2933333+00:00
KarishmaTiwari-MSFT 18,352 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
4 answers

Cannot setup Windows Server Backup - Backup Schedule with Remote Shared Folder

Hi, I am a new user of Windows Server 2019. I want to schedule a backup to the remote shared folder. While I can use the Backup Once option, I cannot use a scheduled backup. It prompts all the time username and password window. When I set up Backup…

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
450 questions
asked 2021-04-12T14:22:16.193+00:00
zack1989 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2024-04-18T20:28:38.51+00:00
Jack Award 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows 10 IOT Enterprise : COMMIT a File to a Disk Protected with UWF

We have an application that runs from the system32 directory. We usually do in application upgrades. In other words via the application we write new files to the disk then restart the application. We have done this with our Windows 7 applications I…

Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
A family of Microsoft operating systems designed for use in Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
381 questions
asked 2024-04-18T18:06:12.7166667+00:00
Dupont, Wayne (US) 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T20:23:39.06+00:00
Jack Award 0 Reputation points
2 answers

WSUS configure failure in Windows server 2016

When I install the WSUS in Windows server and configure it. But it shows failure. The server is windows server 2016 standard.

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,368 questions
asked 2024-04-18T09:47:15.5833333+00:00
Joe Zhou 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T20:22:36.9766667+00:00
Jack Award 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to change SQL Server Failover Cluster IP addresses with PowerShell

Hello, I am trying to create a script that will change Windows Failover Cluster and SQL Server Cluster IP addresses. I can do this by using Failover Cluster Manager GUI, but I need to script it in PowerShell. I cannot find any information on how to…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,638 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.
5,354 questions
asked 2024-04-18T20:07:43.18+00:00
Yana Glozman 0 Reputation points
47 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

remotewebaccess.com Anywhere access broken on Server 2016 Again?

Last year a similar issue occurred and by manually applying the registry edits from these two threads most seemed to resolve their issues: …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,077 questions
asked 2022-05-04T19:46:51.657+00:00
ChrisWY27 126 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T19:32:47.5533333+00:00
Kevin Bowles 31 Reputation points
3 answers

Fingerprint has already been set up on another account

I recently deleted a user account and created a new one. In my old user account, I set up fingerprint for 3 of my mostly used fingers (left Index, right index, right middle). Now, when I tried to set up fingerprint on the new account, I was not able to.…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,096 questions
asked 2023-07-28T12:36:40.4533333+00:00
Thaw Pau 5 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-18T19:20:36.8266667+00:00
Hekmat rad 0 Reputation points
2 answers

OpenSSL upgrade on windows servers

The version of OpenSSL installed on the remote host is prior to 3.0.14. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the 3.0.14 advisory.

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,443 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,077 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.
5,354 questions
asked 2024-04-16T18:39:49.9933333+00:00
Spence, Jodi-Ann [USA] 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T19:20:06.1033333+00:00
MotoX80 31,561 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows 11 file explorer top toolbar freezing

Hello everyone, I have a client set up in a new azure virtual desktop environment with fslogix. Everything is running smoothly, but there are certain times when the top toolbar in file explorer just freezes. Most of the time it only affects the ability…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,096 questions
asked 2024-04-18T15:02:07.3033333+00:00
stavros mitchell 51 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-18T19:11:17.3033333+00:00
deherman-MSFT 33,141 Reputation points Microsoft Employee