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W11 Pro - VPN before login = "Allow other people to use this connection"

Hi, we received new laptops with Windows 11 Pro, we are unable to create VPN connection which will be allowing users to start VPN on login screen. We are still using on premisses environment with Windows Server and AD. Here is the steps used for…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-05-05T17:58:26.3433333+00:00
Renato Pereira 191 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T20:25:18.3833333+00:00
candie limon 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How do I lodge a complaint when none of your documentation works and there is no way to open a ticket?

All of this began because the phone activation method for windows was changed. Previously, I would call a phone number, and be provided a link that I could use to activate my software. Now, I enter slui 4 on windows and it provides me a phone…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2025-12-18T18:20:36.43+00:00
Brandon Lambe 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-02T20:03:22.2033333+00:00
Techfreak _ 350 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Where is Active Directory GPO Stored on the Local Server

Hi, I applied a global policy on AD under system Net Login folder. I cannot find it on the local server by using gpedit.msc. Where is it located? Thanks, Brandon.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2022-09-20T01:48:15.6+00:00
Brandon Ho 376 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-02T18:36:11.99+00:00
Ranjna Nagpal 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows is operating slowly

Everything is so slow.  Outlook takes 3-4 minutes to launch.  Switching between browser tabs introduces a 5–10 second freeze.  User has 'just started doing payroll prep' and is, in her words, 'about to throw it out the window'.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T14:20:03.53+00:00
Rohan Rishi (Student) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T18:15:29.12+00:00
MotoX80 37,676 Reputation points
5 answers

Reloaded Windows 11 and Realtek Audio Line In is gone

My Realtek driver was working fine until I reloaded windows. I've updated the audio drivers with a 2022 and 2023 edition - nothing. I also went to Microsoft Update Catalog and found the 6.0.9700.1 version (which Realtek says is the most recent update…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-04-07T21:06:55.7833333+00:00
Timothy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T15:39:32.41+00:00
Kim Flood 0 Reputation points
2 answers

event id 364 wsus server content file download failed reason http status 404 error

event id 364 wsus server content file download failed reason http status 404 error above mentioned error is following in wsus server and updates are showing cross marked in wsus server please help me in this

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2024-06-17T07:23:29.7+00:00
Mohammed Ahmed 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T14:27:58.78+00:00
Pawlowicz, Roman (PF-3/2) 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Can't login via RDP with my @live.com account

I have an administrator profile that was setup using my @live.com account on my local computer with Windows 11 Pro. However, I can't login to that account via RDP. No problem with Chrome RD, but no Windows RDP. Help please.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-05-02T12:01:01.2+00:00
Greg Hawthorne 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T13:48:27.85+00:00
Tracy Le 7,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

we cannot activate windows on this device aswe cantconnect to your organizations activation server

we are getting error in the server that we can't activate on this device as we can't connect to your organization's activation server make sure, you're connected to your organizations network and try again

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2025-10-22T11:24:46.87+00:00
Martandrao M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T13:23:54.68+00:00
PledRex 0 Reputation points
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User receives error 0x8028009f when attempting to set Windows Hello pin

PC got a message at login saying the pin needed to be reset, but when attempting to do so there's a dialog saying try again later with the given error code 0x8028009f. Removed and readded machine to domain, reset users password, deleted device from…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-01T05:04:36.88+00:00
Ben 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T10:44:03.6566667+00:00
ThuRain-7664 0 Reputation points
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dns.exe (Windows DNS Server) generating outbound connections to non-DNS ports — seeking guidance on possible causes

Environment: Windows Server 2022 Role: Internal DNS Server (Active Directory integrated) Monitoring: Sysmon Event ID 3 (Network Connection) Our Sysmon logs show that C:\Windows\System32\dns.exe running as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM is generating outbound…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Software-defined networking
asked 2026-05-02T08:06:43.4433333+00:00
Shabana Thasneem 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-05-02T09:30:54.1933333+00:00
Tracy Le 7,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I am paying $82.91 per month x 7. I did not get the MS Pro installed. How can I cancel and have refund?

I ordered a MS Office Pro in September or October last year. I have been paying $82.91 every month. The bank, TD trust has a receipt. Microsoft #G1497_V $82.91_V I have never gotten the Pro installation. I have never used it. Could you cancel the…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T16:35:19.19+00:00
Youba Liebowitz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T05:03:18.9266667+00:00
Chen Tran 9,575 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

What issues did you run into when migrating from legacy LAPS to Windows LAPS?

We recently started moving from legacy LAPS to the newer Windows LAPS, and it hasn’t been as smooth as expected. Some machines don’t rotate passwords properly, and it feels like old policies or configs are still lingering in the background causing…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-02T03:24:08.58+00:00
Scott Truffle 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T04:24:18.96+00:00
Domic Vo 20,170 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How reliable is BitLocker Network Unlock in real enterprise networks?

We tested BitLocker Network Unlock because it sounded like a great idea for office-based machines. But in reality, it’s kind of hit-or-miss. Sometimes it unlocks seamlessly, other times users still get prompted for recovery keys, which defeats the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-05-02T03:20:06.7466667+00:00
Terinat Skraktina 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T04:23:02.8933333+00:00
Harry Phan 18,600 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

90520ED7-295C-494D-BD1B-2DD12AE47133

Good afternoon. My computer is locked due to the recovery key; could you please help me?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-05-01T23:36:40.9566667+00:00
Noraime cuba 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-02T03:09:05.5466667+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,455 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How much do you usually customize Microsoft security baselines before deploying them?

We tried applying the Windows security baseline directly and quickly ran into issues affecting user experience. Some settings caused disruptions in workflows, especially around macros and app restrictions. Now we’re unsure whether to use the baseline…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T11:31:17.9666667+00:00
Swift Oliver 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-02T02:53:50.2233333+00:00
Swift Oliver 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows is running very slowly

What do you do if windows is running very slowly and user is having problems accessing applications such as Outlook and Teams?

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T14:22:03.4366667+00:00
Rohan Rishi (Student) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-01T18:13:10.04+00:00
Bulldog 1,675 Reputation points
4 answers

Missing OneDrive context menu items in Windows Explorer (Win11)

Hi, -Windows 11 Pro 24H2, current-channel for updates so latest (64bit) OneDrive For a few weeks now I've been missing context-menu items relating to OneDrive in Windows Explorer. Sometimes "keep on device"/"free up space" are present…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-09-08T13:52:09.9833333+00:00
CB57 35 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-01T18:01:25.7633333+00:00
Kyle Spiteri 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Issues with a drive not being visible on cloud PC

Issues with a drive not being visible on cloud PC. We have tried the following: Checks performed: Mounting network drive initially resulted in error 86 Message: The provided network password is incorrect. Tested with username [******@opstal.nl] and…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-05-01T14:46:28.2333333+00:00
admin-ivanko 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-01T16:36:00.59+00:00
Venkatesan S 7,885 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

OneDrive components are initialized and re‑registered at user logon, profile attach, reboot, and servicing events.

Microsoft officially documents that OneDrive is a per‑user, self‑updating application and that in virtual and multi‑session environments (Citrix VDA with FSLogix), OneDrive components are initialized and re‑registered at user logon, profile attach,…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | FSLogix
asked 2026-05-01T15:35:11.3233333+00:00
Rout, Subham 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-01T16:27:48.3266667+00:00
Tracy Le 7,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Multi-App Kiosk mode - File explorer restrictions not applying

Does anyone have the assigned access XML successfully configured to only allow File explorer access to Downloads? I cannot for the life of me get the following config to apply on Windows 11 25h2 in multi-app kiosk mode: …

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-02-01T17:43:17.92+00:00
David Jeffery 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-01T16:06:46.7+00:00
Anthony Chen 30 Reputation points Microsoft Employee