134 questions
1 answer
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Virtual Server failing to backup since December - Troubleshooted extensively
Starting in Dec of 2025, a virtual server of ours has been failing its nightly backup. The "Backup Pre-Check" reports Snapshot operation failed due to COM+ error with a sudgested action of Please restart windows service "COM+ System…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Application technologies and compatibility
asked 2026-04-16T13:54:35.7766667+00:00
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Nick Tello
20
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T17:47:54.5333333+00:00
Nick Tello
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Last Server version in my Admin Center is 2019
I have subscribed to Volume Licensing for our school since it was available (well since XP.) I maintain a KMS server for the school and have always had server keys available. The last one is 2019, and the newer ones are not there. It says online that…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-29T17:41:48.0433333+00:00
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Brian Pool
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T17:42:01.14+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
Steps to manually download and apply update from catalog update
KB5083769 getting a download error. I've been asked to download and apply manually from https://catalog.update.microsoft.com this is for a business computer
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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Recurring Events on Calendar
Hello Everyone, I have a general question. regarding recurring events. There is a recurring events setup (indefinitely recurring) that originates from a group. Question: When a new member is added to the group (also the calendar) A. Do they have access…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
902 questions
asked 2026-04-29T14:11:58.01+00:00
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Khup Khai
0
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answered 2026-04-29T14:47:34.6766667+00:00
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Scott Nguyen
1,150
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
April MS patches causing SSO single sign on issues after patching Windows 2019 domain controllers
an April 2026 security update for Windows Server 2019 causing SSO failure, applied patch out-of-band update KB5091573 Still having issues with SSO
Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-04-21T13:46:00.2366667+00:00
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Draper, Gary
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T14:06:34.6033333+00:00
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Chowdhary, Rutvik
21
Reputation points
2 answers
Multiple Random Windows Servers have freezing issue
Since Feb 2026 we've had around 11 servers running different Windows OS versions go into a not responsive state. The majority of them are running Server 2019 but two of them are running 2016/2025. The issue is not reoccurring on the same systems. We have…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | System performance
asked 2026-04-29T12:51:09.54+00:00
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Ramagost, Paul
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T13:58:09.79+00:00
Ramagost, Paul
0
Reputation points
4 answers
Windows Server 2025 fail to update KB5082063 Patches
I am facing issue to update KB5082063 cumulative update Patches for Windows 2025 on Dell R360 Server I have try : Clear out superseded components: Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup Download standalone update package and install Clear…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-17T06:36:02.4433333+00:00
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Kheng Soon Yeo
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T13:25:41.1866667+00:00
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Brian Drake
0
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2 answers
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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
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-29T12:55:22.51+00:00
LUIGGI BANARES
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Is there translation logic for IPV6 addresses in external access logs in windows?
In the case of ipv6, how does the login source address format with event ID 1149 in Microsoft-Windows-TerminalServices-RemoteConnectionManager be converted to the address queried by the client using the ipconfig command. For example, the address I…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2024-07-12T06:04:46.3533333+00:00
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Anonymous
answered 2026-04-29T12:21:00.51+00:00
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Andreas Mai
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Autopilot at scale, smooth experience or constant troubleshooting?
We’re planning a large-scale Autopilot rollout, but hearing mixed feedback from others. For those using it in production, is it actually reliable or still prone to issues?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-29T12:02:26.4533333+00:00
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Дмитрий Смирнов
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T12:18:36.2866667+00:00
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Domic Vo
19,845
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Clipboard issues with Azure Virtual Desktops
Dear Microsoft, We are experiencing issues with clipboard with our Azure Virtual Desktops. The issue is that clipboard works only one-way instead of both directions. I managed to narrow down a lot and I would like to ask you when the fix for it…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-04-27T13:38:32.1433333+00:00
Goran Kuga
80
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T11:56:24.95+00:00
Goran Kuga
80
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
The Windows custom credential provider password field will overwrite input data after a few characters.
Hi everyone, I've just built a custom Windows login authentication system for my company's login, but the password input field is behaving very strangely and I can't figure out why. After typing about four characters, they suddenly get highlighted, and…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,311 questions
asked 2026-04-27T13:01:34.8+00:00
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Snake,Luv, Mushroom
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-29T11:48:29.2266667+00:00
Snake,Luv, Mushroom
20
Reputation points
2 answers
connecting a scanner
my printer model is a hp deskjet 2920 all in one. and my pc is an Hp prodesk 600 G3. why it cant connect the scanner, what i should do?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Print, fax, and scan
asked 2026-04-29T11:34:31.21+00:00
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Amani nghandu
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T11:44:00.4+00:00
Domic Vo
19,845
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 - Network Mapping Issue
We have 2 small PC based Windows 11 servers used for Business Files, Music, Photos etc. Running Win 11 25H2 managed via a Workgroup with shared folders - ( c drive) We have 2 Lenovo Thinkpad T490s machines running Windows 11 25H2 with successfully Mapped…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-04-29T11:20:04.58+00:00
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Murray Croft
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T11:36:43.4566667+00:00
Murray Croft
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Why am I now getting the following message when I am attempting to connect to a Remote Desktop Connection? I did not get this message previously and I would like to have the steps to check the Printer and Drives option and save it so that I don't have to
Why am I now getting the following message when I am attempting to connect to a Remote Desktop Connection? I did not get this message previously and I would like to have the steps to check the Printer and Drives option and save it so that I don't have…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop clients
asked 2026-04-29T00:04:42.0366667+00:00
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Michael D Warner Sr
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T11:07:53.62+00:00
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Marcin Policht
87,575
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Settings app doesn't open in Windows 11 Pro and even reinstalling W11 not working
I really need my Settings app but it just doesn't open. I did ALL of the troubleshooting steps and nothing works.
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,311 questions
asked 2026-04-18T18:02:43.41+00:00
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Learn4Future
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T11:05:16.5166667+00:00
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Jarno Zwartbol
0
Reputation points
18 answers
KB5072033 break remote credential guard to Windows server 2025
We are experiencing a reproducible issue with Remote Credential Guard (RCG) when connecting from Windows 11 24H2 clients to a Windows Server 2025 RDP host. Remote Credential Guard works correctly before installing update KB5072033 on the client.…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | User logon and profiles
asked 2025-12-11T13:50:14.7433333+00:00
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Pierre DESTRÉE
55
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T09:26:16.7866667+00:00
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Dawid Czyżycki
20
Reputation points
0 answers
Restarting a service displays error about dependent services that do not exist
I am trying to grant permissions to a non-admin account so that it can restart a specific service. I have granted access to "Service Control Manager" and relevant permissions to the service itself but when I try to restart the service through…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | PowerShell
asked 2026-04-29T08:38:38.7433333+00:00
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Peter Bishop
256
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-29T08:43:48.5533333+00:00
Peter Bishop
256
Reputation points
2 answers
Want to Update Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro
As our organization wanted to join all system to domain so we Want to Update Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro, Pls guide me how i can Update my laptop Windows, What are the things required for updation, How much it cost and Does it will loose data from…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-04-29T07:23:43.8933333+00:00
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Praddyumn Singh
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T08:09:17.24+00:00
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Chen Tran
9,575
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
windows 10 for IoT licensing & activation
"The product key you entered didn't work. check the proudct key and try again, or enter different one (0x80041014
Windows for business | Windows for IoT
674 questions
asked 2026-04-29T04:54:29.9233333+00:00
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Sigit Purwanto
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T07:25:05.8966667+00:00
Domic Vo
19,845
Reputation points
Independent Advisor