3,003 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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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…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,056 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,877 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.
3,003 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,721 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
5,548 questions
asked Feb 11, 2025, 1:34 AM
Mohsauga 40 Reputation points
commented Feb 13, 2025, 2:28 AM
Crystal-MSFT 51,891 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

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.

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.
3,003 questions
asked Feb 12, 2025, 10:37 AM
Tyler Joseph Huffman 0 Reputation points
answered Feb 12, 2025, 8:23 PM
Anish Ahmed 0 Reputation points
0 answers

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…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,056 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.
5,794 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,694 questions
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.
1,964 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.
3,003 questions
asked Feb 12, 2025, 7:10 PM
adil hiro 0 Reputation points
4 answers

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?

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.
3,003 questions
asked Mar 1, 2021, 2:30 PM
Stefan Mattsson 11 Reputation points
commented Feb 12, 2025, 6:39 PM
Leonardo Danza 0 Reputation points
2 answers

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…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,384 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.
3,003 questions
asked Nov 16, 2021, 5:41 PM
DavidPendleton-7654 26 Reputation points
commented Feb 12, 2025, 5:13 AM
Michael Paxton 0 Reputation points
1 answer

What and where is my verification code

How can I get verification code

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.
3,003 questions
asked Mar 21, 2023, 9:51 PM
Paul Franklin 5 Reputation points
commented Feb 11, 2025, 12:55 AM
Roxy Musat 0 Reputation points
2 answers

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…

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.
3,003 questions
asked Feb 7, 2025, 7:30 AM
Alana Perry 0 Reputation points
commented Feb 10, 2025, 8:30 AM
Alana Perry 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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'…

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.
3,003 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,721 questions
asked Feb 2, 2025, 5:16 PM
Steve Richardson 20 Reputation points
commented Feb 9, 2025, 4:26 AM
Steve Richardson 20 Reputation points
12 answers

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…

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.
5,794 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,384 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.
3,003 questions
asked Aug 5, 2020, 5:51 AM
Ray Huang 11 Reputation points
commented Feb 8, 2025, 6:41 PM
Ivan Slišković 0 Reputation points
3 answers

When a Computer slows down?

Need to know what questions are important to solve a problem of a slow down computer with windows 10

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,056 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,384 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.
3,003 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
246 questions
asked Sep 8, 2024, 12:49 AM
answered Feb 8, 2025, 5:39 PM
Computer Guide Online 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,877 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.
3,003 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.
1,902 questions
asked Jul 17, 2024, 7:06 AM
EnterpriseArchitect 5,666 Reputation points
edited an answer Feb 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Mukesh Agarwal 30 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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:…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,877 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.
3,003 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.
1,902 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
23,214 questions
asked Feb 6, 2025, 1:01 PM
EnterpriseArchitect 5,666 Reputation points
commented Feb 7, 2025, 1:06 AM
EnterpriseArchitect 5,666 Reputation points
0 answers

Whats goin on?

<Event xmlns="__http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event__"> <System>   <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-Auditing" Guid="{54849625-5478-4994-a5ba-3e3b0328c30d}" />  …

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
8,016 questions
Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center
A suite of Microsoft systems management products that offer solutions for managing datacenter resources, private clouds, and client devices.
1,073 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.
3,003 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,721 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
246 questions
asked Dec 30, 2024, 1:57 PM
Sherwin pillai 0 Reputation points
commented Feb 6, 2025, 7:06 AM
Shanmugesh D 0 Reputation points
1 answer

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…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
14,467 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.
3,003 questions
asked Feb 5, 2025, 11:20 AM
Amit Joshi 0 Reputation points
answered Feb 6, 2025, 2:00 AM
LiHongMSFT-4306 30,666 Reputation points
2 answers

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…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,056 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,716 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.
3,003 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,721 questions
asked Feb 9, 2023, 12:21 AM
Andy 0 Reputation points
answered Feb 5, 2025, 5:31 PM
Chuck Hitchcock 0 Reputation points
3 answers

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…

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.
3,003 questions
asked Aug 7, 2021, 9:38 AM
Marcel K 1 Reputation point
edited a comment Feb 5, 2025, 1:24 PM
Shishir Gupta 0 Reputation points
1 answer

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…

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.
3,003 questions
asked Feb 5, 2025, 12:29 PM
EuroEager2008 171 Reputation points
answered Feb 5, 2025, 12:33 PM
Marcin Policht 35,360 Reputation points MVP
0 answers

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…

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.
3,003 questions
asked Feb 5, 2025, 12:32 PM
EuroEager2008 171 Reputation points
2 answers

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…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,056 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.
5,794 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.
3,003 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,721 questions
asked Aug 10, 2023, 9:31 PM
Martin Fessler 11 Reputation points
answered Feb 4, 2025, 7:41 PM
Daniel Casota 56 Reputation points
1 answer

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…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,056 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,877 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.
3,003 questions
asked Feb 1, 2025, 4:53 PM
Arkady Karasin 0 Reputation points
commented Feb 4, 2025, 4:55 PM
Arkady Karasin 0 Reputation points