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How to replace a damaged windows server 2025 license key
I purchase a windows server 2025 OEM licence key for a server we are putting together, scratching the product key some of the characters came off and I can’t make out the product key to do the install. how can I get a replacement or find out what it was?…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2025-09-29T05:26:43.9266667+00:00
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Mike Faulkner
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answered 2026-04-28T21:08:24.58+00:00
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Adrian Salatino
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new pc won't let me sign in to admin account
Setting up a PC for a staff member. I usually use my own microsoft account to log in first so that I'm set as the admin. I'm getting a password error. I'm am 100% certain I'm entering the correct credentials. I recently wiped this computer and…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-04-27T22:16:51.4666667+00:00
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Rhonda Willis
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commented 2026-04-28T20:37:56.1666667+00:00
Rhonda Willis
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Another solution to: Unable to Update the Windows error: (0x80240439)
I had several Windows Server and Windows Clients with error 0x80240439, in my case with and without WSUS (WSUS correctly configured for https). Source of the problem was: Old proxy configuration still in the history of Windows despite GPO or Intune…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,310 questions
asked 2025-09-24T06:58:03.27+00:00
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Otahal Joachim (Datagroup Stuttgart)
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commented 2026-04-28T19:50:03.6133333+00:00
Kyle Schroeder
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How to close a vendor ledger entry in Dynamics business central
We have a purchase document showing up that has been previously pad on our most recent batch payment. However, the entry is still on the list of invoices to be paid. I am unable to delete or unapply the entry. When I look into our GL I think the…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,310 questions
asked 2026-04-28T17:26:08.68+00:00
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Nicole Hardish
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answered 2026-04-28T17:26:21.9033333+00:00
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Windows 2022 domain controller TLS 1.3 Support
We have an active directory domain with Windows 2022 domain controllers. We also have two factors authentication appliances RSA Authentication Manager 8.8 P 03. Today, those appliances communicate successfully with our DCs in TLS 1.2. If we turn those…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-04-28T14:22:37.3333333+00:00
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Oger, Cyrille
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answered 2026-04-28T16:20:34.0333333+00:00
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Tracy Le
6,915
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Independent Advisor
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yönetici izni
bilgisayar benim ve tek kullanıcı da benim denetim masasından açtığım zaman yönetici olarak gözüküyorum ama güvenlik ile ilgili değişiklik yapmam gerekiyor benden yönetici izni gerekli diyor
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-04-28T14:58:27.8533333+00:00
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Doğukan Arslan
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answered 2026-04-28T15:57:02.62+00:00
Tracy Le
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Independent Advisor
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FSLogix keeps creating new profile container (Create Formatted Disk) after nightly reboot – only for one user
FSLogix keeps creating new profile container (Create Formatted Disk) after nightly reboot – only for one user Post: Hey everyone, I’m running into a strange FSLogix issue and wondering if anyone has seen this before. Environment: FSLogix Profile…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | FSLogix
asked 2025-09-19T12:34:26.9166667+00:00
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Benny Monstrey
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commented 2026-04-28T15:20:26.4733333+00:00
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AVI
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Are emergency out-of-band updates becoming the new normal?
It feels like Microsoft is releasing more out-of-band patches lately, often to fix issues caused by previous updates. Are you factoring these into your patch cycles now, or still sticking strictly to monthly updates?
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,310 questions
asked 2026-04-28T13:29:36.4766667+00:00
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Yumee Lovely
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answered 2026-04-28T14:12:03.72+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
16,280
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Security Principal Discrepancies in RDWeb Published Applications vs. Full Desktop Sessions
Hi all! We are streamlining application security on a Windows Server 2019 cluster by stripping the default "Users" group permissions from specific program directories and replacing them with granular departmental groups. While staff members can…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-04-27T03:32:35.1833333+00:00
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LinChaoTTDC
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answered 2026-04-28T14:07:18.1833333+00:00
Tracy Le
6,915
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to handle updates in a completely offline setup
We’re currently designing a fully air-gapped environment with no internet connectivity whatsoever. This naturally complicates our patching and updating procedures. What is your preferred approach to keeping systems secure and up to date in this sort of…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,310 questions
asked 2026-04-28T13:40:37.8033333+00:00
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Jenifer Teffani
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answered 2026-04-28T14:03:02.7266667+00:00
Tracy Le
6,915
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
System instability and file corruption when switching from CSM (Legacy) to UEFI + Secure Boot on Windows 11 (B450 + Ryzen 3600)
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a reproducible issue where my system becomes unstable and starts reporting file corruption when switching from CSM (Legacy + UEFI) to pure UEFI mode in BIOS. System Specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 …
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-04-28T12:36:59.71+00:00
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LUIGGI BANARES
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answered 2026-04-28T13:31:24.6166667+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
16,280
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Global Catalog Issue
Our domain has 4 sites in Active Directory environment. Has had 4 domain controllers in Active Directory environment. 1 DC-used to be primary domain controller. Roles transferred while DC in operation to #4. Afterwards, DC demoted, etc the right way. New…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
20,394 questions
asked 2021-07-28T13:42:23.71+00:00
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Allie Justice
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answered 2026-04-28T13:02:33.9066667+00:00
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LEHLOGONOLO KGOBE
0
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2 answers
Windows 11 24H2 Cannot block Microsoft Store - Ignoring GPO
Finding that with the update to 24H2 the Microsoft Store is no longer being blocked via GPO or Intune policies. Has anyone else had this problem? How do we fix this?
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
901 questions
asked 2025-09-23T04:23:20.1633333+00:00
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Natalie Gastelaars
0
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commented 2026-04-28T11:55:26.5733333+00:00
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Christian Hozee
0
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1 answer
Recurring BitLocker Recovery Prompt After KB5083769 – Not One-Time Behavior
We are experiencing a persistent BitLocker recovery prompt issue across multiple endpoints after installing KB5083769. ```Unlike the documented behavior (one-time recovery prompt), our devices are repeatedly prompting for the BitLocker recovery key on…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-04-28T06:42:18.36+00:00
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Mohamed Alghunaim
0
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answered 2026-04-28T10:55:32.8666667+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
16,280
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to fix Folder Icons and Preview Issues in Windows 11
Experiencing issues with folder icons and previews on a Windows 11 computer. Old folders are now displaying a "folded paper" icon, and the contents lack previews.See the attached picture. Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-12-16T07:17:54.2966667+00:00
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Malvern Masiye
20
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answered 2026-04-28T10:32:34.72+00:00
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Mahesh Pal
0
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2 answers
BitLocker asking over and over for a recovery key
Hello there, I have been experiencing issues with several laptops for over a week. BitLocker is prompting for the recovery key on every startup. This has been occurring daily when the devices are powered on. It appears that BitLocker is requesting the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-04-28T09:38:04.4066667+00:00
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Damian Kowalik
0
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answered 2026-04-28T10:23:25.0566667+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
16,280
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to fix windows hello 0xc000005e couldn't verify your pin on work/business account
Recently windows hello facial recognition feature was working totally fine on my company laptop with their work account but with recent update this feature is not working, I have reset my pin several times and also restarted my system many times but…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-02-15T09:32:01.5266667+00:00
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Anjani kumar
20
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answered 2026-04-28T10:17:31.3666667+00:00
Mahesh Pal
0
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2 answers
The Windows Server evaluation version download page cannot be displayed
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
20,394 questions
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KB5077181 has caused unexpected automatic restarts that are beyond the control of the users.
Hi: Last week, we approved the February cumulative update KB5077181 for Windows 11 through WSUS. The day after the update was pushed, many terminals experienced automatic restarts that were not under the control of the users. However, this issue did not…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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Intune + ConfigMgr co-management — does anyone actually understand update behavior?
We’re running co-management with Intune and ConfigMgr, but update behavior feels inconsistent. Sometimes policies seem to override each other depending on how updates are triggered. Is there a clear way to control which system takes priority?
Windows for business | Windows for IoT
673 questions
asked 2026-04-28T07:18:26.08+00:00
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Veil Doken
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answered 2026-04-28T08:23:15.8233333+00:00
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Harry Phan
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