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FIPS for windows 11?

I need to use FIPS for logging in to my work. will windows 11 support this? the only guidance I can find is for windows 10. How do I move from windows 11 to windows 10?

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.
2,211 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,650 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,073 questions
asked 2023-03-12T13:56:46.5533333+00:00
Gary Buckley 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T20:27:43.35+00:00
Reza-Ameri 14,806 Reputation points
0 answers

Miracast used to work and now PC says it isn't supported

Miracast used to work on my PC but now it does not - PC says Miracast is not supported. I have tried all troubleshooting steps out there to fix this issue including (with the assistance of Dell Support): wlan card, motherboard replaced device reimaged…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,073 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,650 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
298 questions
asked 2023-03-24T20:18:26.57+00:00
Patti, Christie 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T20:24:47.3266667+00:00
Reza-Ameri 14,806 Reputation points
6 answers

PowerShell Azure commands not recognized in PowerShell 7

I downloaded PowerShell 7(x64) to my LapTop using Windows11 and when I use basic Azure commands like Get-Account (Get-AzAccount) or Get-Subscription (Get-AzSubscription)and I get this: "Get-AzureContext or Get-AzContext: The term…

Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
4,742 questions
asked 2021-11-25T15:48:35.247+00:00
Rafael Colorado 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-03-24T20:21:20.46+00:00
Sedat SALMAN 175 Reputation points
0 answers

I am unable to view subscriptions, backup vaults, etc using my Azure account

We are getting a monthly bill for recovery servicers vault, however, when I log in to Azure with the same account the bill is sent from there are no subscription and no recover services info, or vaults. When I go to backup center, I get "loading…

Azure
Azure
A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
245 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
347 questions
asked 2023-03-24T20:15:57.1166667+00:00
TJ Cooper 26 Reputation points
2 answers

hyper-v Saved-critical Unable to connect configuration storage with virtual machine

For unknown reasons, two virtual machines in a saved state appear in Hyper-V and cannot be deleted. How to delete it?

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
1,936 questions
asked 2022-05-13T00:59:58.297+00:00
R.A.I.N.anku 叁原色 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-24T20:15:43.1966667+00:00
DI 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Display multiple columns in WinForms combobox?

This picture is Access 2010.Data come from SQL. I tried to move to Winform. I know how to bind data sources. Can WinForms combobox do the same? Show 3 columns and titles, When a row is selected, return only Plan_no. I am new, maybe I need more detailed…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
9,087 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
7,546 questions
Windows Forms
Windows Forms
A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
1,398 questions
asked 2023-03-22T05:43:11.3733333+00:00
Kerry Ou 186 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T20:06:06.52+00:00
Karen Payne MVP 30,126 Reputation points
0 answers

Outdated Windows/Store Apps on Inactive Profiles

We are running into numerous instances where Windows/Store apps such as 3D Viewer and Paint 3D are loaded on individual profiles and despite the files in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps being up to date, the installations in those profiles are not updating.…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,650 questions
asked 2023-02-24T17:06:01.6+00:00
EMH49 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-03-24T20:03:55.51+00:00
TAB 0 Reputation points
0 answers

password invalid credential manager

Hi, I need to save same secrets from keyvault to the credential manager to use sftp with UNC. So , I get the creds using powershell and I created a credential object. However, when I try to access to the UNC, it prompt the windows security and asks for…

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.
2,211 questions
asked 2023-03-21T11:38:08.9733333+00:00
mehar 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-24T20:03:19.5566667+00:00
MotoX80 24,711 Reputation points
2 answers

Migrate from Azure AD Cloud Sync to Azure AD Connect

We want to enable Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) and Azure AD hybrid enrollment for an existing environment. Currently the environment is configured with the Azure AD Cloud Sync agent which supports neither of the features we'd like to…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,957 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,544 questions
asked 2023-03-23T22:38:21.1633333+00:00
Erik Wooldridge 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T19:58:25.02+00:00
Erik Wooldridge 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to get groups to appear as claims in the id_token? User signs in to SPA (oidc flow).

Hi I am using oidc flow to get the id token. Token I get from Idp has optional claims but groups claim is missing Here are the relevant parts of the Manifest for my app registration: "groupMembershipClaims": "All", …

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,544 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
990 questions
asked 2022-08-15T02:41:20.383+00:00
Mohammad Alam 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-24T19:47:47.19+00:00
Desmond Sindatry 6 Reputation points
1 answer

Win10 Update to Win11 Lic

I lost my System awail back! And since I updated from windows 7 to 10 throw your update! It would not let me install it on my new PC! And i had to buy a new copy of 10! Where i live I have to replace my PC from lighting strikes every 2 years on adv! So I…

Windows Forms
Windows Forms
A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
1,398 questions
asked 2023-03-24T16:55:03.6166667+00:00
Mark Fisher 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-24T19:21:44.2833333+00:00
Michael Taylor 41,111 Reputation points
0 answers

Remoteapp login application rdpinit.xed causing high cpu

I have a remoteapp server running on Azure, the server is Windows Server 2022, we are using remote desktop gateway for the users to connect, on the workstations we used the RemoteApp and Desktop Connections from the control panel to setup the connection,…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,820 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,224 questions
Azure
Azure
A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
245 questions
asked 2023-03-24T19:20:08.95+00:00
Norman Evenhouse 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Certutil -SetCAtemplates

is this obsoleted? i read some document saying this, but i cannot find this parameter

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.
1,356 questions
asked 2023-03-21T05:58:32.46+00:00
Ming Cheung 401 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T19:00:10.08+00:00
Vadims Podāns 8,391 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How can i solve this?

A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections.…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
9,087 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,073 questions
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
1,950 questions
Azure SQL Database
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
asked 2023-03-24T17:27:17.93+00:00
NEERAJ RAM 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T18:47:52.1766667+00:00
Oury Ba-MSFT 10,326 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Local Security Authority protection is off in Windows 11

Hi, Windows 11 22H2 (OS Build 22621.1413) Home Single language is installed. I see Local Security Authority protection is off. I don't want to dismiss it. I restarted multiple times and I checked Windows update multiple times. Issue is not resolved…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,073 questions
asked 2023-03-23T18:06:39.43+00:00
NndnG 946 Reputation points
accepted 2023-03-24T18:44:35.62+00:00
NndnG 946 Reputation points
1 answer

Month View of Calendar in Task Bar Windows 11

Does anyone know how to change the view of the calendar in the taskbar? When I click the date/time the calendar pops up but at the top it says "February 2023" and the view is half of January and half of February (today is January 19th). Even…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,073 questions
asked 2023-01-19T06:23:23.06+00:00
Kelly Urban 25 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T18:14:33.08+00:00
Duane Muecke 0 Reputation points
0 answers

NPS Failure after moving to Server 2019

I have Meraki AP's and am using radius for authentication. We were using server 2012 R2 and everything was fine. I stood up new 2019 DC's and migrated the radius configuration to the new DC. Now some computers will not connect to radius. In the event…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,820 questions
asked 2023-03-24T18:06:35.61+00:00
Scott Keith 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

KB5022842 / KB5023705 - Guest virtual machines (VMs) running Windows Server 2022 might not boot up with secure boot enabled.

Hi, KB5022842 - After installing this update on guest virtual machines (VMs) running Windows Server 2022 on some versions of VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2022 might not start up. Only Windows Server 2022 VMs with Secure Boot enabled are affected by this…

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.
1,356 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,180 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,820 questions
asked 2023-03-24T17:55:17.9066667+00:00
Haroon Makanadar 20 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T18:05:08.53+00:00
Dave Patrick 341.4K Reputation points MVP
0 answers

Associate Your App with the Microsoft Store Not Working

Good day all, I am having issues with attempting to Associate my Apps with the Microsoft Store and am encountering an error. When initially viewing the window to associate an app, I am greeted with the following message: I then refresh the window, and…

Microsoft Partner Center
Microsoft Partner Center
A Microsoft website for partners that provides access to product support, a partner community, and other partner services.
615 questions
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
2,774 questions
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2023-03-24T15:18:21.5266667+00:00
F Chari 10 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T17:54:45.49+00:00
Alienator 76 Reputation points
0 answers

Office 2019 Professional Plus VL to retail

Hi. I've a client who has a Office 2019 pro installed. The problem is that it's a pirated one. Then I convinced him to adquire a legal license and he bought a perpetual retail (a box with a code). When I tried to activate Office with the code, no error…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,073 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
223 questions
asked 2023-03-24T17:45:38.9733333+00:00
MurrayLCD 26 Reputation points