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Taskbar disappeared on Windows Server 2025 VM on Azure
Hi there, I deployed a windows server 2025 vm on azure in last July. The server is configured as a IIS web srever for internal team use. the OS image is created by Azure market place, which is Azure 2025 data center version. There is no special…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-04-24T07:39:33.1666667+00:00
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Roger Shen
0
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asked 2026-04-24T07:39:33.1666667+00:00
Roger Shen
0
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CorelDRAW struggling with large vehicle wrap files – worth switching to Mac?
I’ve been running into consistent performance issues with CorelDRAW when working on large vehicle wrap designs (around 120" x 200"), and it seems like the software starts lagging or crashing as file sizes grow. I tested a similar workflow on a…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Other
asked 2026-04-24T07:36:15.2166667+00:00
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waliullah shah
0
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answered 2026-04-24T07:36:46.2066667+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Excel file issue: 'Someone else is working' error preventing saving updates
I have an Excel file stored on a file server. Four users have access to it. The file updates correctly for three users, but one user encounters an error saying, "Someone else is working on the file," and "document not saved" when they…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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Microsoft’s April update is triggering reboot loops on Windows Server domain controllers.
Anyone hit issues with the latest Patch Tuesday updates breaking domain controllers or causing reboot loops?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-22T14:16:32.2633333+00:00
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Gruber Lukas
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answered 2026-04-24T06:44:19.8433333+00:00
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VPHAN
30,775
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Investigating 0xc0000005 Access Violations and Memory Crashes in RDS Sessions on Windows Server
We've got a few people runing GeoMedia Professional over an RDS farm, but whenever they start crunching heavy datasets and the memory usage spikes, the whole app just tanks. The Event Viewer keeps spitting out that 0xc0000005 access violation code,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-22T13:16:21.8066667+00:00
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Rossia Luca
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answered 2026-04-24T06:43:33.1833333+00:00
VPHAN
30,775
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Activate Windows Server 2012 Licence
Hi, I don´t know how to activate a Windows Server 2012 licence. I was required to call a phone number in which there is a bot. I am not able to do it online, on the portal. It gives me an error.. how should I proceed? Thank you.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-22T13:37:08.5233333+00:00
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Mayte Cernuda Castro
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answered 2026-04-24T06:43:17.97+00:00
VPHAN
30,775
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
How to manage shorter certificate life time in Remote Desktop Services Connection Broker Publishing role
Hi I'm looking for a way to handle certificates in Remote Desktop Services when lifetime is getting shorter. There are many ways of renewing the certificates so that's not the issue. My concern is how to get the clients to open the RDP file received…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-04-22T12:02:03.6033333+00:00
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JohanFlth-6460
20
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answered 2026-04-24T06:42:44.86+00:00
VPHAN
30,775
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Unexpected WinRM Operational Events and WSMan Enumeration Failures on Windows 10
I found a lot of activities in the Windows Remote Management "Operational" folder that has me kind of worried. There are literally hundreds of logs for Event 145, 161, and 142 showing up, even though I'm pretty sure I never turned on any remote…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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Configuring Offline Recovery Options and Landline Verification for Windows 10 Accounts
Good day! I had a total disaster with my Windows 10 login the other day and I'm looking for a way to avoid that mess again. My PC locked me out and the only way to get back in was an email verification code, but since I dont have a smartphone with data,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-21T12:23:32.1266667+00:00
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Aton Denim
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answered 2026-04-24T06:40:58.24+00:00
VPHAN
30,775
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
KB5083769: RDP security prompt ignores valid certificates and disables "Remember me" option for WebFeed connections.
Environment: Server: Windows Server RDS AlwaysOn HA Cluster (RemoteApp) Client: Windows 11 with April 2026 security updates (KB5083769) Connection Method: RemoteApp and Desktop Connections (WebFeed) Certificate: Let's Encrypt (Fully valid, trusted by…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-04-24T06:37:24.1533333+00:00
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Андрей Иванов
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answered 2026-04-24T06:38:44.05+00:00
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NihadIsgandarov
5
Reputation points
2 answers
Product key
What is the product key Windows 11 business? Please assist . Thank you
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,299 questions
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How to find MAC address on Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter
We have a bunch of Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapters UTH-00036 deployed in our conference rooms, and I need to get the MAC address of one of them to whitelist it on the network. The problem is, I can't find that information anywhere, neither on the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-24T03:14:24.4+00:00
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Cheng Ying
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answered 2026-04-24T05:06:46.46+00:00
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Harry Phan
17,820
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Can't install RDS on host windows server 2022
Hello I'm having issues installing role Remote Desktop Services role on windows server 2022. My hostname have more than 15 characters, example: i-c0132ad50049a886e This means that on AD my object i-c0132ad50049a with dns name …
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-04-23T15:37:46.7533333+00:00
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Pedro Miguel Marques Pinto
0
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answered 2026-04-24T03:32:28.21+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
660
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
error code 0xc004c008
I tried issuing a KMS key for one of my customers but he keeps getting an error code 0xc004c008. Is it there a way I can fix what ever issue is causing It with your help?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-23T13:14:41.5666667+00:00
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eric perez
0
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answered 2026-04-24T02:16:32.8033333+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
How to install Win 11 on Surface
Hello, There is issue to install Win 11 on MS laptop. I am trying to install company image and it is not supported also my antivirus is not loading giving error for CrowdStrike.
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,299 questions
asked 2026-01-08T19:01:44.11+00:00
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Jasmine Patel
0
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answered 2026-04-24T02:07:02.73+00:00
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Naved Malik
0
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Vulnerability in winsqlite3.dll --3.51.1.0 to 3.51.2
We have a potential security vulnerability related to the winsqlite3.dll file located in C:\Windows\System32. The current version of this DLL is an older version of SQLite that is affected by CVE-2025-70873. It seems like winsqlite3.dll is typically…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-04-23T08:37:45.3133333+00:00
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Sadha Sivam Manjunath (NCS)
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-24T01:49:11.4233333+00:00
Sadha Sivam Manjunath (NCS)
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows 10/11 Pro purchased from the Microsoft website won't allow me to upgrade to Window 11 Pro
I purchased a Windows 10/11 Pro from the Microsoft website but it will not allow me to upgrade to Window 11 Pro. It is now end of support and will not install updates and security fixes. I have the Microsoft order number and can see the order at…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-24T00:21:26.9166667+00:00
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David Cartier
0
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commented 2026-04-24T01:29:05.34+00:00
EmilyS_726
16,135
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
8 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Can’t switch my Microsoft account from personal to work details
I’ve recently bought a new laptop as I’ve set up as self-employed, it’s a Dell Inspiron 15. I have a subscription for M365 business all set up under my new work email address. When I went through the initial set up process of the laptop Windows doesn’t…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,299 questions
asked 2025-07-02T21:03:48.3333333+00:00
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Abby
35
Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-24T00:25:35.7366667+00:00
Stefan Blom
338.5K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Added new Windows 11 Computer
After adding my new Windows 11 computer, my HP Envy Photo 7155 prints but does not scan using HP Smart.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Print, fax, and scan
asked 2026-04-23T20:31:55.82+00:00
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Gayle and Tom Helfrich
0
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answered 2026-04-23T21:28:21.24+00:00
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Domic Vo
19,830
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Shared windows 11 domain desktop with multiple users, having log in issues.
Hello, We recently refreshed all our machines to windows 11. I have 2 desktops that are shared that 4 individual users log into each, ie PC 1 is on the domain and 4 users log into it. PC 2 is also on the domain and 4 different users log into it. PC1 is…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-04-23T18:25:32.7266667+00:00
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Kyle Schlemmer
0
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commented 2026-04-23T20:29:37.7166667+00:00
Kyle Schlemmer
0
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