2,754 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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Regarding the Microsoft Security Update Supersedence and CPE Correspondence Issues

Recently, I obtained the Microsoft security update and CVE corresponding data through MSRC API, and encountered the following problems: The monthly Microsoft update JSON file contains each CVE and remediation patch KBID, and the supercedence KBID. 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.
2,754 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.
1,721 questions
asked 2021-04-27T11:34:31+00:00
Julian Chen 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-28T09:49:28.827+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,336 Reputation points
1 answer

Encrypted BitLocker drive is corrupted

I encrypted my micro SD card (the entire drive) using the new encryption mode (XTS-AES) of BitLocker with a password. Then I accidently entered the SD card into an Android device, which corrupted the drive and transformed it in to a RAW drive. …

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.
2,754 questions
asked 2021-04-03T09:41:00.857+00:00
Tharusha Dissanayake 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-28T09:38:54.98+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,336 Reputation points
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Intune - Bitlocker encryption Co-managed devices

Hello We currently enable co-management. Devices are managed with Intune and SCCM. So we wanted to enable bitlocker encryption. I created Windows 10 Endpoint protection - bitlocker configruation profile. And deployed to test group. At…

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.
2,754 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager
asked 2021-02-16T13:23:55.043+00:00
Eduards 771 Reputation points
commented 2021-04-27T14:46:45.717+00:00
Monserrat Trejo Diaz 6 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

FIPS Compliance with Already Encrypted Drives

We have Windows 10 systems already encrypted with BitLocker. I want to get them FIPS compliant. I know I have to set the security policy "System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing and signing." Once that 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.
2,754 questions
asked 2021-04-22T19:20:41.54+00:00
Hare, Mike 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-04-27T02:42:22.893+00:00
Hare, Mike 21 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bitlocker and USB questions

Hello All, I have Bitlocker deployed on fixed drives without any issues. However I am challenged by the USB drives policy. One is when USB drive is encrypted, the recovery key does not seem to get saved in AD. Possibly I am missing something and cannot…

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.
2,754 questions
asked 2021-04-21T17:46:29.423+00:00
Jeffrey Tucker 341 Reputation points
commented 2021-04-26T07:12:25.543+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,336 Reputation points
3 answers

bitloker encryption error

i have my drives encrypted while ago , at that time i was using microsoft windows 10 pro education version which i recieved from my University , One month ago , i have installled new windows , Now my bitlocker drives are not accepting the correct…

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.
2,754 questions
asked 2021-03-07T09:25:20.437+00:00
Muhammad Awais 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-04-23T14:36:21.607+00:00
MTG 1,196 Reputation points
1 answer

CNG/BCrypt/NCrypt Import a ephemeral AES key wrapped with a persistent RSA key

I will write some kind of security client/server pair: The server part provides wrapped AES keys. The client part, based on CNG win32 API ( ncrypt.h + bcrypt.h ), will request the server to send some keys (when needed). Here is my plan: …

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.
2,422 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,528 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.
2,754 questions
asked 2021-04-01T12:47:04.863+00:00
Hadrien Flammang 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-04-22T01:47:44.59+00:00
Fei Xue - MSFT 1,111 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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.
4,245 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.
2,272 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.
1,904 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.
2,754 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.
10,620 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.
1,904 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.
2,754 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.
2,754 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 14,076 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.
1,904 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.
2,754 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.
2,754 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.
10,620 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.
2,754 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,474 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 14,106 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.
10,620 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,245 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.
2,754 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 14,106 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.
516 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.
2,754 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 16,831 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.
2,272 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.
2,754 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 16,831 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.
2,754 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.
2,754 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.
2,754 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 11,336 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.
2,754 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 14,076 Reputation points