2,720 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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How Do I Get Permission to Delete the Windows Folder?

I have a an external hard drive that I had previously used as the main drive on a scrap laptop that lacked an internal drive. Now, I am trying to use the same hard drive as an additional drive on my daily driver laptop. Windows will not let me delete…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,362 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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-19T06:25:49.81+00:00
Orion K 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-03-19T09:27:32.1266667+00:00
Jing Zhou 160 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

TrustedInstaller File Location

Writing to confirm proper location of TrustedInstaller -- which has control of the entire system. Using Windows 10 Pro 4-bit. Runs continuously; cannot be shut down even by deleting process tree. Appears to be running as a keystroke logger. Saw…

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2021-10-20T16:31:40.87+00:00
Karen Midkiff 6 Reputation points
commented 2024-03-19T05:47:19.6833333+00:00
Orion K 0 Reputation points
1 answer

find my password for security credicals to see my passwords

I amup grading to a new computer with windows 11, I need to see my passwords in password manager what password is windows looking for? this is a window that pops up security credentials for my computer, I don't remember putting one in.

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-18T11:31:04.9533333+00:00
Robert g 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-03-19T03:09:46.3633333+00:00
Daisy Zhou 17,891 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
8 answers

How to manually download KB4052623 for installation on Windows 2016 Server

I am working on a pilot to move our Windows servers to MS Defender. Our Windows Servers are behind on Windows Updates by few months. We do a project to remediate this issue underway. As part of onboarding a Windows 2016 server to MS Defender, you…

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2022-06-19T00:42:54.29+00:00
knpatel 16 Reputation points
commented 2024-03-18T22:00:41.28+00:00
78688409 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Signtool.exe's Hashing Process while signing an .exe file

Hi, We are not able to generate SHA256 hash of a .exe file, similar to hash generated by Signtool sign's command. We need to learn Signtool's hashing process. We have a requirement for Reproducible Build, origin verification, and Automated Hash…

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-17T11:58:41.2133333+00:00
Shivam Sharma 0 Reputation points
18 answers

Windows failed to apply the Deployed Printer Connections settings.

I am experiencing an issue with Deployment of Printers from GPO. This just started last week after I replaced existing 2012r2 DC and 2012R2 Print Server with New 2019 DC and Print Server If a user had already gotten their printers from GPO they are…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,380 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.
4,601 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,518 questions
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
636 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.
2,720 questions
asked 2021-09-27T16:53:30.523+00:00
DanHoffa 41 Reputation points
commented 2024-03-15T21:48:11.0966667+00:00
Michael Beckham 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Updating windows10 from 1607 LSTB to 1809 LSTC

Hello. Is there someone to help me update windows? I'm using Widows10 Enterprise LSTB(1607) now. But i want to update it to LSTC(v1809 or v21H2) Actually i don't think it's gonna be possible to update it to v21H2 because it's not a IOT…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,362 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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-15T08:11:40.2666667+00:00
GeonHwi Lee 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-03-15T12:52:39.2633333+00:00
glebgreenspan 810 Reputation points
1 answer

Office 365 Attack Simulator

I want to run an Office 365 attack simulation training phishing test in a Customer. According to the article below, I need either one of these licenses: Microsoft 365 E5 or Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
3,526 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,230 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.
2,720 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.
141 questions
asked 2024-03-01T18:39:03.5533333+00:00
Anderson Fajardo 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-03-15T12:35:51.7166667+00:00
Catherine Kyalo 240 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Windows 10 and TLS 1.3

Hello everyone, we are currently checking about implementing TLS 1.3 and I found a strange information by Microsoft. According to the article: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/protocols-in-tls-ssl--schannel-ssp- TLS 1.3 is…

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-14T08:08:44.63+00:00
Borislav Vitanov 81 Reputation points
commented 2024-03-15T08:01:11.4566667+00:00
Borislav Vitanov 81 Reputation points
1 answer

Turn off firewall on Windows 10

I turned off the firewall using the command : netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off. When I change the network from private to public, the firewall is automatically turned on for public network. Is It possible to stop Windows 10 from automatically…

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-07T10:55:43.7433333+00:00
Ash 40 Reputation points
answered 2024-03-15T06:44:21.41+00:00
Karlie Weng 13,006 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers

Changing permissions on multiple files at once (Windows 10)

Hey everyone! I need some assistance with figuring out how to change the permissions on multiple files at once. I recently had to reload my computer, and pulling files back onto my local disk from my SSD is sending me into an error loop of "access…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,362 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.
1,885 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.
2,720 questions
asked 2023-01-08T07:28:09.027+00:00
B Obey 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-03-15T05:38:33.1833333+00:00
Brendan Authier 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can I disable "Wireless LAN" using group policy?

Dear Experts, I don't want to use wireless LAN, and I want to connect to the network using a LAN cable on "Windows10" or "WindowsServer2019". I want to prevent users from configuring wireless LAN settings for security reasons. Can I…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,380 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,362 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.
2,720 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.
1,698 questions
asked 2024-03-14T07:07:11.13+00:00
柳崎 秀夫 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-03-15T01:48:24.9733333+00:00
柳崎 秀夫 20 Reputation points
3 answers

Where to find certificate exceptions for Edge

For Edge, where does one find a list of all certificate exceptions made by the user, so that one can vet the list? I was referred to this from from…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,063 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.
2,720 questions
asked 2021-02-07T18:27:54.927+00:00
Frank Macintosh 51 Reputation points
commented 2024-03-14T18:01:02.4+00:00
user_zero 1 Reputation point
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

TPM 2.0 Error with Every Boot

I installed a TPM in my home computer recently. It runs Windows 10, version 2004, build 19041.388 (64-bit) using a Local Account. The motherboard is an ASUS X99 Deluxe with the latest BIOS. I have updated the Intel ME firmware to the latest version. 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.
2,720 questions
asked 2020-07-19T02:01:34.827+00:00
D. Miner 31 Reputation points
commented 2024-03-14T14:35:41.6833333+00:00
Pravin Joshi 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to add a Pin for your account and speak to a physical person.

I am absolutely livid with Microsoft. I have called 4 different numbers to try and receive help and have had zero luck speaking to someone and the calls just get hung up on me. How can I physical speak with someone the problems I am having cannot be…

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-13T19:34:56.0266667+00:00
Kaetlyn Luna 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-03-14T07:21:58.07+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 28,721 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to silently dismiss Windows Security Memory Integrity warning on Windows 11

Hello After upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10, all our devices started displaying a warning icon related to Windows Security The warning is related to CORE ISOLATION MEMORY INTEGRITY In our environment on Windows 10 we do not have any policy to…

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.
2,720 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
7,828 questions
asked 2024-03-13T13:07:32.7466667+00:00
Ihab Abedrabbo 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-03-14T06:04:05.54+00:00
Wesley Li 3,265 Reputation points
1 answer

i have a folder on my laptop named silke what is it??

i have folder named silke and i dont know what that is and its taking quite a bit space as well as decreasing my performance is it a virus or something

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.
2,720 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
7,828 questions
asked 2024-03-13T16:12:18.23+00:00
lakshya bhardwaj 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-03-14T05:56:51.8933333+00:00
Wesley Li 3,265 Reputation points
0 answers

MDE outbound firewall block seen on windows process in the reports under firewall outbound

Hello Team, We see firewall outbound blocked on svhost , winword and backgroundTaskHost.exe Ex : svchost.exe was blocked from communicating with by Windows Firewall Why are we seeing this blocking in the Defender Firewall.

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2024-03-13T18:11:38.8066667+00:00
A, Abhijith 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Export Certificate wth private key

I am trying to export a certificate with private key but the option to include the private key is greyed out. I have checked and confirmed that I have full a control of the folder that the keys are saved into but same issue. Running Windows 10 pro 64…

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.
2,720 questions
asked 2021-06-22T10:55:29.7+00:00
David Ewer 71 Reputation points
commented 2024-03-13T14:49:01.6433333+00:00
Khuda Dad Rasikh 0 Reputation points
2 answers

The Edge Chromium 'AutoSelectCertificateForUrls' not working with several smart cards in a workstation.

Hello, We are currently testing the 'AutoSelectCertificateForUrls' Edge policy as suggested but in the case of multi-smartcard workstations. I have a Windows 10 workstation and a reader connected to it. I have two smart cards (A & B) each of…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,063 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.
2,720 questions
asked 2021-09-29T07:42:58.52+00:00
PERRET Bertrand 6 Reputation points
answered 2024-03-13T00:32:46.2466667+00:00
TimE 0 Reputation points