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windows bug 1909

I just bought a huawei matebook d14 with ryzen 7 3700U processor. My problem is that the default OS is windows 10 1909 version. Upon checking the apps, i've noticed that the calculator, photos, and some other default apps are not running. Any available…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,200 questions
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
469 questions
asked 2020-08-22T02:08:02.027+00:00
rock 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-27T02:44:01.363+00:00
1 answer

Collect hardware hash to Autopilot

Hi, Today we have a local domain with ad sync. Some machines are "Registered" and some are "Joined". What we would like for the "Registered" devices is to create a script we can use on a GPO to collect the hardware hash…

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.
5,103 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,246 questions
asked 2020-08-26T20:47:22.023+00:00
Andreas 1,301 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-27T02:29:53.24+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,266 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Packet Delay causing TCP retransmission on Hyper-V virtual machine

Hello, Sorry in advance if this getting a bit verbose but I was not able to shorten this up without dropping some maybe useful Information’s I have a strange behaviour with Hyper-V Networking. It looks like a layer 2 problem but I am not…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,614 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,636 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
530 questions
asked 2020-08-25T09:18:29.35+00:00
DiMi85 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-27T02:15:56.713+00:00
Candy Luo 12,691 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Always On VPN and multiple domains

Hello all, I've been tasked by my organisation to create an Always On VPN infrastructure. My organisation has two domains (DOM-A & DOM-B) that are in a trust relationship, but the plan is for it to be 'domain-agnostic' - the user at home will…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,614 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,316 questions
asked 2020-08-21T09:31:18.907+00:00
Kernel Panic 41 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-27T01:37:05.883+00:00
Candy Luo 12,691 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Netmask Ordering in plain terms

Hi, Can somebody explain Netmask Ordering in plain terms? I'd need an example of this. There are some articles on this topic, but they are muddy: …

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.
1,035 questions
asked 2020-08-22T16:38:59.753+00:00
InfoTechdude 156 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-27T01:37:00.033+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
2 answers

I can't hear remote audio in rd client application for android

I am using windows 10 pro and remote desktop service with rd client application for android. Connecion is very good, but the remote audio is not working. My android device is Galaxy Tab S4. While "Sound on remote pc" option is working…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,407 questions
asked 2020-08-20T07:25:22.54+00:00
john kim 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-27T01:20:40.153+00:00
Eleven Yu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 10,726 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Sync Error in WSUS

Hello All, Could any one help on this attachment please. Unable to sync the updates from WSUS.

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,639 questions
asked 2020-08-23T17:33:30.03+00:00
KRISHNA CHAITANYA GADUPA 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-27T01:10:49.107+00:00
Rita Hu -MSFT 9,626 Reputation points
3 answers

Powershell Script

Hello Everyone, I'm a beginner Powershell user. Could anyone help me to finish this script? I'd like to copy new files from "$a" to "$b"... automatically of course. How should I move on? Thanks a lot.

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.
5,463 questions
asked 2020-08-03T15:49:06.427+00:00
Gabi1986 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-27T00:19:32.103+00:00
gastone canali 151 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Script to check if PC has an SSD and assign disk to variable for later use

I'm trying to create a PowerShell script to check if any of the computer's disks is an SSD and then pass that disk number as a variable to other scripts, which will use it to select which disk a Windows image will be installed to. Also, the SSD must be…

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.
5,463 questions
asked 2020-08-26T17:01:47.397+00:00
DD90 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-26T21:30:13.007+00:00
DD90 21 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Express Updates Configuration CM 1910

Hi All, Hoping for some insight into express updates. I've read thru all the documentation i'm aware of but having found answers to these questions: Unfortunately i still have 1709 in my enviroment (one month to go). Updates have started timing out. …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,639 questions
asked 2020-08-26T17:02:59.243+00:00
Sean W 121 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-26T19:30:22.263+00:00
Adam J. Marshall 9,121 Reputation points MVP
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Upgrade SQL 2008 Cluster to SQL 2012 Cluster

We are currently attempting to upgrade SQL 2008 Cluster to SQL 2012 Cluster. 3 node cluster. We were able to upgrade the A and B nodes but unable to upgrade the passive C node. The passive node doesn't have a database. In order to upgrade the A and B…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
13,365 questions
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.
980 questions
asked 2020-08-24T19:17:15.42+00:00
JL Tech Support 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-26T19:06:54.5+00:00
JL Tech Support 21 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Migrating scripts from Python to Powershell - looking for rstrip equivalent

Hello, I have a pipe delimited data file that I need to read and strip all fields (if necessary) to meet SQL column restraints (for import). In Python, I use rstrip and it works even when a column, for example - Company Name(30) or FirstName(16),…

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.
5,463 questions
asked 2020-08-25T05:29:47.4+00:00
SethWH 436 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-26T18:10:07.763+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,906 Reputation points
1 answer

Unable to connect to Ad server from RSAT server ?

Our AD server is connected to our server via RSAT server. When we are trying to run the AD commands by doing PSRemoting on RSAT server we are not able to get the desired results. But when we run same commands on RSAT server directly we can see the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,246 questions
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.
5,463 questions
asked 2020-08-26T17:01:37.267+00:00
Kshitij Patil 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-26T17:51:03.353+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,906 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WSUS sync issue

A month ago our WSUS server stopped syncing with Microsoft, we do have a proxy in use but we do not manage it and they said not changes were made. Below is the information on the errors we are seeing, any thoughts on what the issue can be? Windows…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,639 questions
asked 2020-08-24T16:57:55.83+00:00
Joseph Patrick 641 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-26T17:30:43.407+00:00
Joseph Patrick 641 Reputation points
2 answers

Azure Key Vault Set Secret from PowerShell- Pattern Match Exception

I am trying to bulk insert secrets to my Key Vault using power shell and Its throwing me Secret Validation exception saying Pattern Mismatch- ^[0-9a-zA-Z-]+$ But same secret, if i am doing manually in the portal, its working fine. Need some insights…

Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
An Azure service that is used to manage and protect cryptographic keys and other secrets used by cloud apps and services.
1,194 questions
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.
5,463 questions
asked 2020-08-25T15:37:55.327+00:00
Pavan Kumar 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-26T17:17:04.15+00:00
JamesTran-MSFT 36,541 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Reset-WindowsUpdate.ps1 prohibited from executing in current Windws10 build

Reset-WindowsUpdate.ps1 is an existing script from Ryan Nemeth That I have used in the past. When I ran it on a Win10 system I was having problems with in WSUS updates from the server, PowerShell said in Windows 10 it was locked down to prevent…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,639 questions
asked 2020-08-17T18:11:27.957+00:00
John Lenz 1,726 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-26T15:48:57.327+00:00
John Lenz 1,726 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Update and Drivers? Is there a list on what is updated via Windows Update

Hi, quick question: Is there a list on what machine drivers (and machines) Windows Update offers drivers for? I'm using Solarwinds RMM Patchmanagement to keep my customes systems up to date. Sometimes there are drivers mixed in with the usual MS…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,200 questions
asked 2020-08-14T08:58:21.607+00:00
BR0KK 641 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-26T15:16:34.227+00:00
BR0KK 641 Reputation points
1 answer

powershell - NTFS permissions

Hi Everyone I need to create a script that will set NTFS permissions on files og folders. Its important that the script only adds permissions. I am struggeling a bit getting it to work. I have made many changes to get it to work, but i end up the…

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.
5,463 questions
asked 2020-08-26T13:34:47.93+00:00
Kenneth D 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-26T15:04:45.707+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,906 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure AD Connect - Best Practice for Domain Controller Connection Settings

Hi, Is there a recommended best practice for the DC connection settings under Configure Directory Partitions in Azure AD Connect ? i.e Should it be set to a selection of Preferred Domain Controllers, or should we leave that unchecked ? Thanks, …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,246 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,640 questions
asked 2020-08-26T14:00:33.467+00:00
Jammedherbs 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-26T14:05:24.41+00:00
Jammedherbs 21 Reputation points
1 answer

Map control -- popup is shown behind pin in UWP

Hi Team, i created a sample UWP application with a map and bind ItemsSource to locations. When i click any location i need to show a TextBlock with clicked pin info, but the TextBlock is going behind the pins. Can someone please look into this…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-08-26T10:21:48.847+00:00
Pramod Garikapati 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-26T13:44:03.777+00:00
Nico Zhu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 12,861 Reputation points