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My computer's HWID keeps changing after every restart.

Ever since I reset my pc and got it on the latest update, it changes my HWID after every restart. Help! I'm not a technician so i can't really point out what update caused that. I don't use any tools that change my HWID or modify it in any way so this is…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,243 questions
asked 2021-05-18T03:23:55.617+00:00
Mark Meza 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-06-09T01:51:49.857+00:00
Andy YOU 3,071 Reputation points
1 answer

UWP : Get Code coverage in an UWP application

Hi, We are working on a UWP application. The application works just fine. We have included a unit test app (universal windows) and have written few testcases. The testcases are executed successfully, but we are unable to view the code coverage details.…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2021-05-28T10:41:05.42+00:00
Ramesh Krishnamurthy 6 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T01:42:13.403+00:00
Nico Zhu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 12,851 Reputation points
4 answers

Fix cluster after changing VNIC

Hi, After changing the virtual NIC in one of our 2 nodes cluster, the cluster service is not starting on the node where we changed the NIC even after assigning the same IP Address like before. How can we repair the cluster as the repair option is not…

Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
958 questions
asked 2021-06-08T06:26:36.817+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T01:37:36.647+00:00
Yuhan Deng 3,761 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Converting Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise from trial to full-blown - Windows Autopilot

Hi, recently purchased Lenovo workstations had Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise pre-installed with trial version so installation of it from scratch during Windows Autopilot is redundant. What we need is to "convert" trial version to full-blown…

Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot
A collection of Microsoft technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices and to reset, repurpose, and recover devices.
407 questions
asked 2021-06-07T19:52:06.777+00:00
Bojan Zivkovic 411 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T01:00:28.183+00:00
Lu Dai-MSFT 28,346 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Disable the method of local login using a keyboard password?

Hello! My company uses Windows Hello for Business. Additionally, there is a certificate authority with USB tokens. We can login to the Windows operating system using the following methods: Password from the keyboard Pin-code Biometrics …

Windows
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.
4,747 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,857 questions
asked 2020-11-12T05:37:39.633+00:00
_KUL 286 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T00:22:06.4+00:00
_KUL 286 Reputation points
2 answers

Visual Studio sign in takes us to Azure DevOps Services instead of to our Azure DevOps Server (on-premise).

Visual Studio sign in takes us to Azure DevOps Services instead of to our Azure DevOps Server (on-premise). Context: Company has 2 divisions, and thus 2 instances of Azure DevOps. Division A uses public Azure cloud and has Azure DevOps Services with…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,857 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,472 questions
asked 2021-06-08T18:57:12.923+00:00
Jenese B 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-06-08T21:44:57.387+00:00
Michael Taylor 48,281 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft Remote Desktop not working(I tried practically all versions) [MAC!!!!]

We couldn't connect to the remote PC. Make sure the PC is turned on and connected to the network, and that remote access is enabled. Error code: 0x204..... I have tried all versions of the software, gave the program access to everything on my Mac,…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,243 questions
asked 2020-12-06T21:09:50.5+00:00
Eddie 6 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-08T20:43:34.39+00:00
Brandi Woodward 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Are DHCP Lease Reservation configuration changes logged as an Event?

We are trying to determine the user-ID and when the DHCP Lease Reservation configuration for a specific IP address range was changed. So far we've not been able to find any log of the configuration change. Does some configuration need to be enabled…

Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
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.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,021 questions
asked 2021-06-03T19:06:27.72+00:00
Marcelo 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-06-08T19:22:31.77+00:00
Marcelo 1 Reputation point
1 answer

How to use WdfIoQueueCreate

I am create driver (KMDF) read a serial port in a loop, while a device is connected to port COM. So I googled and found about use WdfIoQueueCreate. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/wdf/framework-queue-objects There…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
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.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,543 questions
asked 2021-05-31T10:08:08.437+00:00
Ryuji Kawaida 61 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-08T16:58:53.603+00:00
Doron Holan 1,801 Reputation points
8 answers

Shared folder accessible only if session is opened on server

Hello I've spent a couple of hours trying to understand (and to fix) this issue but I've no more ideas. I didn't found any existing Q&A about this, so feel free to explain me how it works : Configuration : 1 Domain server (Windows…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,127 questions
asked 2021-05-19T13:11:43.41+00:00
Benoit Ravier 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-06-08T15:25:23.947+00:00
Gary Nebbett 5,721 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Powershell Try/Catch or If/Else is not working for my script

I have the below powershell script which runs from my Jenkins: $sqlpackage = Start-Process -FilePath sqlpackage.exe -ArgumentList '/Action:Publish','/SourceFile:"Database Services\bin\Release\Database…

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.
5,364 questions
asked 2021-06-08T09:09:26.14+00:00
arielman2304 676 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-08T15:09:53.583+00:00
Rich Matheisen 44,776 Reputation points
5 answers

Screen goes black after Kiosk user profile is signed in. (Only over Ethernet display adapter)

Hello, I am experiencing an odd issue while trying to setup a remote W10 Kiosk PC. The setup includes one W10 Desktop that is off-domain and only utilizing the W10 Kiosk mode to display a singular public website. (Noted the Desktop itself will be…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 questions
asked 2021-02-26T16:25:51.613+00:00
G Haselow 6 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-08T14:50:57.6+00:00
Cappy 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Using HIWORD and LOWORD in Win32 API. How does the system work?

Hello! While studying the API, I ran into the problem of understanding what the upper and lower words are. Below is an example of a window procedure. Two buttons are created in the WM_CREATE message (both handles are declared in a header file not…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,422 questions
asked 2021-06-08T11:33:40.193+00:00
Salavat 121 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-08T14:24:46.083+00:00
RLWA32 40,286 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Set-transportrule to specific email address

I am looking to use PowerShell to add a transportrule to an individual email address, from looking online I believe this might work: Set-TransportRule "Block Sending emails" -from ((Get-TransportRule "Block Sending emails").From…

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.
5,364 questions
asked 2021-06-01T14:06:13.783+00:00
Arnone, Anthony 61 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-08T13:21:20.49+00:00
Arnone, Anthony 61 Reputation points
4 answers

Edit Permissions on the System Drive in Windows 10 20h2 Build 19042.508

Hi , you got any update about this already known issue please? this issue is very problematic. As others, when trying to remove or edit existing permissions(here the "Modify" right to 'authenticated Users") it deletes all permissions on…

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.
2,754 questions
asked 2020-12-11T15:47:56.56+00:00
JULIEN 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-06-08T13:02:09.75+00:00
Andrew Chick 6 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problem in accessing a folder

Hi, I have a folder that is shared with everyone and i can access it. Inside of it I created another folder, also shared with everyone, in order to get the path in a shorter way (it's \<IP>\test and not \...........). The problem is…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,617 questions
asked 2021-05-14T13:57:39.433+00:00
Andrea Vironda 816 Reputation points
accepted 2021-06-08T12:49:11.087+00:00
Andrea Vironda 816 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error 20044

I'm trying to configure DHCP failover on all of my scopes to another Server 2012R2 with DHCP installed. But when I try to configure DHCP failover, it comes with this error: Error 20044. The class name being used is unknown or incorrect. even I tried…

Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
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.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,021 questions
asked 2020-08-07T07:10:21.853+00:00
Candy Luo 12,656 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
answered 2021-06-08T12:13:22.847+00:00
Sundaramoorthy Shanmugam 1 Reputation point
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Raise DC FL from 2003 to 2012R2 (Both DCs are WS 2012R2)

Hello everyone, I have 2 DC's working on WS 2012R2. Functional leve is 2003. We need to Raise FL to 2012R2. What will be best practice for this? As i saw at Microsoft articles it is possible. Best regards

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,529 questions
asked 2021-06-08T11:50:50.79+00:00
Vladimir Mihailovic 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-08T12:05:05.003+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Share & security concern of window Server 2008

Hi , In my case is Window Server 2008 R2 , i would like to setup a folder and in that folder i will put a file and then user are filled with data to that file and save but i don't want them to use "Save As" option nor any other file…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,127 questions
asked 2021-06-07T11:47:11.537+00:00
Thein htet Aung 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-08T11:57:46.317+00:00
Thein htet Aung 21 Reputation points
14 answers

Some domain clients does not appear in DNS table

Hi all, I noted the following issue inside my AD domain. There are two domain controllers in VLAN Server. I noted that some client are not "registered" inside DNS table on domain controllers. Domain Controllers manage DHCP too. I…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,371 questions
Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
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.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,021 questions
asked 2021-05-31T15:20:48.25+00:00
Federico Coppola 1,181 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-08T10:50:02.867+00:00
Federico Coppola 1,181 Reputation points