2,728 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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Can't Remote Desktop to Win10 newly upgraded from Home to Pro

For years I've had a Lenovo Yoga laptop running Windows 10 Pro that I have been able to use Remote Desktop to from any other device - internal or external to my home network all worked fine. About a year ago I bought an MSI laptop with Windows 10 Home…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,189 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.
2,261 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.
1,889 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-20T15:29:51.107+00:00
Chris Diller 26 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-21T17:47:22.467+00:00
Chris Diller 26 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bitlocker FIXED Data Unit (Not Operating System)

Good afternoon: I have a question about Bitlocker's drive encryption and automatic unlocking. If the computer has two hard drives C: and D:, the first used for the Operating System and the second to save data. Is it possible to enable encryption with…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,418 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.
1,889 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-09T10:37:51.757+00:00
Lábaru Cantabro 26 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-21T09:26:47.367+00:00
Lábaru Cantabro 26 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Defender Issue

Dear All, from friday 09 April 2021 I've an issue with Windows Defender. I've have about 50 PCs HP ELite Desktop 800 G6 that go to BSOD with error on WDfilter.sys driver....It seems a problem related at the last update of Windows Defender. Have…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-12T08:34:17.277+00:00
Dalan Daniele 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-21T07:22:56.06+00:00
Jenny Feng 14,131 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 Updates Via The Microsoft Catalogue for stand-alone assets (for security reasons):

I have a number of stand-alone laptops and desktops, which for Security reasons cannot be connected to the internet. I believe there are two options for installing operating system updates for theWindows 10 operating system. In the mid to long term,…

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.
1,889 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-19T10:28:51.513+00:00
Mark Gormley 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-04-20T08:09:12.747+00:00
Mark Gormley 21 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to install old updates in windows 10?

Hey, I know this would not sound that familiar but hear me out! My laptop is old and entry level one. It runs the windows 10 2015 version. I updated it to the latest version which is 20h2. It was really very laggy and slow , so I rolebacked to the…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-12T12:08:56.69+00:00
Agamjot Singh 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-19T05:34:10.32+00:00
Agamjot Singh 21 Reputation points
0 answers

Can not find way to change my pin

I forgot my Pin number, and i tried several times to the account-login-pin. But there are no more option for me. It only shows a line that please find the pin login to change you pin. But i have already been here. what should i do now? there is no option…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,418 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.
2,728 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,092 questions
asked 2021-04-10T05:42:00.417+00:00
Jingjing Wang 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-19T03:02:05.36+00:00
Karlie Weng 13,241 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers

Window 10 - after joining domain administrator account cannot logon via RDP

Hello, we are creating our new Active Directory Domain (DC are Windows Server 2016 and domain functional level is 2016). We're trying to join a W10 20H2 VM to this domain. Before joining domain we could log on this VM via RDP using Local Admin…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,418 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,189 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-08T10:31:56.46+00:00
Andrea T 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-19T02:58:15.007+00:00
Karlie Weng 13,241 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Azure Information Protection - Starting with 1 label to prevent data loss

Hi y'all, Hope you are enjoying your weekend! So please help us with the following: One of our customer would like to start with Azure Information Protection. The whole implementation could require months of work. Is it possible to start with 1…

Azure Information Protection
Azure Information Protection
An Azure service that is used to control and help secure email, documents, and sensitive data that are shared outside the company.
506 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-18T13:38:39.683+00:00
Leo Johnson 151 Reputation points
answered 2021-04-18T14:56:45.777+00:00
Reza-Ameri 16,776 Reputation points
1 answer

Block personal share but able to access domain share

Hi Experts, Request your help in blocking personal network share, nowadays users are working from home all have laptop and connecting via VPN thru their personal broadband but issue here is they are able to connect their personal computer share path on…

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.
2,261 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-17T09:19:01.737+00:00
Sandeep 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-04-17T17:48:55.923+00:00
Reza-Ameri 16,776 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how do i change a guest user account to admin account in win 10?

Hi, My account in win 10 changed to a guest account and I do not have access to install and uninstall any application, I am not possible to open some applications, I can not access to do any change in account setting, and so on. how do I can change my…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-15T14:53:03.597+00:00
Farzaneh 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-17T04:28:01.347+00:00
Farzaneh 21 Reputation points
1 answer

Credential Provider window events

I have a V2 credential provider that enforces custom password policy with interactive UI feedback. Everything works as expected, except that the feedback window (opened in response to ICredentialProviderCredential::Advise() call) remains visible if the…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-16T00:58:42.463+00:00
Richard Begg 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-04-16T10:16:10.76+00:00
Carl Fan 241 Reputation points
1 answer

BitLocker Question

@Jenny Feng What are your exact settings in the Group Policy Editor? I looked through everything, but still don't know what to configure. Thanks!

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-05T19:31:40.633+00:00
Randy McKean 6 Reputation points
commented 2021-04-16T09:29:50.743+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,326 Reputation points
3 answers

Win 10 2004 immediately deleting an HP download (I DON'T WANT THIS)

I'm downloading drivers from HP. A particular file an sp90780.exe driver will download and immediately delete itself. No reason given. I don't want this. I don't need this. I download files I NEED. If windows is interfering how do I stop it. I…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-07T20:42:12.993+00:00
Jim Strowe 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-16T07:48:46.043+00:00
Jenny Feng 14,131 Reputation points
2 answers

Secure windows 10 users

Hi all, We are in process of educating users how to protect themselves on the internet and I hope that someone can help us with these questions. Users are between 45 and 55 years old so it is very hard to change their thinking of security and work. …

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.
2,261 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-09T08:13:14.813+00:00
Deni Garo 41 Reputation points
commented 2021-04-16T04:03:35.507+00:00
Sunny Qi 10,881 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

When a user password is reset and require user to change password at logon is select, the user cannot sign into AAD joined devices with the new password

When I have users forget there password and we reset their password in AD and have the "require user to change password at logon" checked, users get a message logging into their AAD joined machines stating "The sign-in method you're trying…

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.
2,728 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,092 questions
asked 2021-04-01T21:44:32.48+00:00
Craig Owings 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-04-15T18:45:34.97+00:00
Siva-kumar-selvaraj 15,536 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Ability to adjust password reset link on the Windows 10 sign-in screen

Hello, I work for a college and we are considering using the Okta self-service password reset tool for our employee and student Active Directory accounts, but Okta does not have an agent that can be deployed to allow access to reset passwords from the…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-12T19:55:48.127+00:00
Jeremy Hawks 96 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-15T14:24:10.167+00:00
Jeremy Hawks 96 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Hello for Business Roll Back

Hi, We are trying to implement Windows Hello For Business to our company. I created a GPO for this but accidentally I applied to all domain with Authenticated users instead of test OU. Now all computers keeps asking to create a PIN to logon.…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-13T09:23:59.667+00:00
Mert Merve 21 Reputation points
answered 2021-04-15T10:46:23.757+00:00
Mert Merve 21 Reputation points
3 answers

I Think i got hacked

Hi about 2 years ago I "almost" was scammed by people claiming to be from norton. At the time I thought I had been quick enough, recently I had decided to look at my firewall and noticed outbound programs seem a little sketchy, and i'm slightly…

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-08T19:15:12.017+00:00
Brady 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-04-14T13:29:42.913+00:00
Dave Patrick 425.7K Reputation points MVP
3 answers

Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 version 1607 - .NET Runtime version 2.0.50727.8745

Hi, We have Windows 10 enterprise 2016 version 1607. We have an HMI RUNTIME software that always crashes because of the error in the attached screenshot. We are not able to identify the root cause of this error. Any idea, what is the reason for…

.NET Runtime
.NET Runtime
.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.
1,109 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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-10T19:33:55.783+00:00
Amrhassan 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-14T07:58:41.45+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,326 Reputation points
1 answer

Regaining Admin Access

We just bought a computer with Windows 10 already installed. I disabled the admin privilege's from both of the accounts I created. Now I cannot change anything on either account. Please help! Thanks!

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.
2,728 questions
asked 2021-04-08T18:13:31.913+00:00
christo2485 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-14T07:56:11.81+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,326 Reputation points