Missing User Certificates from windows 11 and windows 10 laptops.
Hi, We are facing strange issue. Starting February 7, 2025 we have few users who could not connect to VPN. We use user certificates through our PKI and when checked our issuing certificate authority we could see certificate there but it was missing from…
Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool - What does the "Dataflow order" field do?
Hello! As stated in the subject line, what does the "Dataflow order" field do in the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool? See the attached picture.
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Ssd My pny does not accept formatting
I have a problem. I formatted my SSD because I installed Windows on it and a problem occurred when I downloaded the latest update. When I wanted to install Windows again, it did not want to format. So I used the HDD to enter Windows and downloaded the…
Cant switch back to local account
Imposible to switch back to local account. Since that option is not visible in account menu. Why? And how can I solve it?
Connecting to Win11 share using Microsoft ID
I am attempting to connect to a Win11 laptop from another on the same, private network. File and printer sharing are on. When I set up this new laptop, I decided to use my Microsoft ID instead of a local account. Now I cannot connect to shared…
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What and where is my verification code
How can I get verification code
This setting is managed by your administrator windows security
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/antimalware-service-executable-eats-memory/2023347e-75b0-4fc3-a829-d83c56041aca?rtAction=1738911939008&page=1 started from there, now I just want to be able to change…
Bitlocker control in Windows RT 8.1
Hi, I'm trying to disable bitlocker on a surface tablet running windows RT 8.1 There is no option in Control Panel except to backup you recovery key. 'manage-bde -status' shows that the drive is unlocked and protection status is on. 'manage-bde -off'…
You can’t access this shared folder because your organization’s security policies block unauthenticated guest access
Hi Sir i have two PCs: PC-A: Windows 10 1909 PC-B: Windows 7 (have a shared folder) everything working well when PC-A is Windows 10 1803, after upgrade to 1909, i will get below error when accessing PC-B shared folder "You can’t…
When a Computer slows down?
Need to know what questions are important to solve a problem of a slow down computer with windows 10
Using gMSA for replacing the Task Scheduler service account?
What steps should I follow to change the current Task Scheduler service account from using the regular AD Account in the format of CORP\service.account to a gMSA? When I try to change it manually by double-clicking on the task, it prompts for the…
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The benefits in setting 'Password expiration policy' to 'Set passwords to never expire (recommended)'?
What will be the safeguard or the additional safety control we must deploy when setting the user password never to expired? Because I have seen multiple recommendations from the below sources advising to set the password to never expired. CISA:…
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Whats goin on?
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Hi we got an error .msi file is missing while installing a security update on SQL 2016 SP3 , Just wanted to know if we can use FixMissingMSI tool to fix this issue.Just wanted to check if this is recommended by Microsoft
Hi we got an error .msi file is missing while installing a security update on SQL 2016 SP3 , Just wanted to know if we can use FixMissingMSI tool to fix this issue.Just wanted to check if this is recommended by Microsoft. As we are downloading the setup…
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Windows 10/11 VPN From RDP Session Kills Remote Desktop
I'm hoping someone else out there has seen this and may have some insight regarding a fix. In my environment, we have certain networks that only specific machines are permitted to VPN to. With so many people working from home, some WFH users will VPN…
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Bitlocker encryption hangs windows 10
Some time ago I started the Bitlocker encryption, but it not succeed, but stucks at 76,2% on the C: drive. As I wanted to reset the Computer it does not work because of that. Reseting the TPM havn`t helped either. What can I do to either reset the PC…
Applocker rules
Using Applocker rules with Publisher conditions. These conditions are based on digitally signed files (exe files). The signatures are timestamped (countersigned) within the codesigning certificates validity time. When this is done correctly, all works…
Applocker Rules and Root Certificate Dependency
Using Applocker rules with Publisher conditions, which are based on digitally signed executable files. The signatures are timestamped (countersigned) within the code signing certificate's validity period. When implemented correctly, everything functions…
BlackLotus, CVE-2022-21894, CVE-2023-24932: Does WinRE need to be updated manually?
Hello, does the WinRE have to be updated manually with the latest Windows Safe OS Dynamic Update to fix the BlackLotus (CVE-2022-21894, CVE-2023-24932) vulnerability as it was the case for the Bitlocker vulnerability (CVE-2022-41099), or is (or was it…
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Block installation of unknown USB storage devices
Looking for effective way to block unknown disk-on-keys and other USB storage devices. I used pair of Group Policy: Prevent Installation of devices not described by other policy settings Allow installation of devices using drivers that match these device…