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Server 2016: Accessing non-OS disk: "Access Denied"

Hi Folks, I have built and patched a vanilla Windows Server 2016 Standard and joined it to our domain. The server has a second, large disk, D:, which was accessible before the server joined the domain. The disk's NTFS ownership is Local Admins. …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,518 questions
asked 2020-07-30T03:39:56.457+00:00
Sam Bennett 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-02T11:37:16.197+00:00
ZuZu 1 Reputation point
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Hyper-V on W10Pro AMD Ryzen 7 no longer installs/boots CentOS 8 VM

Hi All, My W10Pro box recently upgraded to 2004 (19041.388). I am running CentOS 8 VM on an AMD Ryzen 7 3800X + 32GB RAM lab config. When performing regular maintenance yesterday (dnf update), the VM did not reboot ! Black screen with Hyper-V in the…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,612 questions
asked 2020-07-31T07:19:13.667+00:00
Johan Mutsaerts 116 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-02T09:05:58.33+00:00
Johan Mutsaerts 116 Reputation points
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Accidentally deleted the wrong Public Folder database via ADSI (Exchange 2013)

Hello, accidentally deleted the wrong Public Folder database via ADSI. I have EDB and transaction logs but how can I get back data? Exchange 2010 SP3 Please , help me :)

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,151 questions
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
7,465 questions
asked 2020-08-01T17:12:22.133+00:00
Mountain Pond 1,411 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-02T08:34:28.7+00:00
Mountain Pond 1,411 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Lineargradientbrush foreground of texbox

Hi i set the foreground of a textbox as gradient but it has no effect Thanks

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-07-31T11:43:24.093+00:00
Shay Wilner 1,746 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-01T22:06:08.617+00:00
Shay Wilner 1,746 Reputation points
1 answer

Missing Events Logs

how do I fix "Missing Events in Event Log events were lost during data collection," warning?

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-08-01T20:01:59.363+00:00
Gerald65 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-01T21:23:38.173+00:00
ali abbasi 96 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Best way to create DHCP scopes when using MS IPAM?

In DHCP there seems to be two approaches to configuring scopes and I have seen both, often on the same server. One is to set the start and end addresses to the extremes e.g. 10.1.15.1-10.1.15.254 and then exclude blocks that are used as static ranges…

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.
1,034 questions
asked 2020-07-27T13:45:38.853+00:00
Mark Baker 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-01T15:03:32.36+00:00
Mark Baker 21 Reputation points
1 answer

What happens to the local Windows 10 user profile, when Azure AD associate is removed from the computer?

We have a user with a machine that is currently connected to a corporate Azure AD account, and that account is the one their primary desktop profile is associated with. If we Disconnect the computer from that Azure AD account, will the user still be…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,918 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,358 questions
asked 2020-07-31T19:29:38.087+00:00
OneTech IT 141 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-01T06:13:41.393+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,851 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

During the OOBE process, you can only use a Microsoft account and cannot create a local account

OOBE network connection interface, "i don't have internet" option is lost, unable to create a local account, you must connect to the network, use a Microsoft account to log in to initialize windows OS:windows 10 Pro in s mode 1909 -->…

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.
2,301 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,918 questions
asked 2020-07-17T08:43:12.267+00:00
Bieber Fu 236 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-01T02:06:44.003+00:00
Bieber Fu 236 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

The XML file modifies the default theme

According to THE SOP, the XML file has been modified, but it has not taken effect, the color has not been changed to black, and the theme has not been changed to dark mode …

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,918 questions
asked 2020-07-29T09:24:19.077+00:00
Bieber Fu 236 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-01T02:03:04.077+00:00
Bieber Fu 236 Reputation points
6 answers

DNS and DHCP issue with two different IP Addresse range

Hi, I have a question about DHCP. We have two different IP Address Range on our DHCP Server. 192.168.1.0 IP Address Range, that is for wired LAN and 172.30.0.0 IP Address Range and that are for WLAN The problem is the users is getting both IP…

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.
1,034 questions
asked 2020-07-21T18:50:35.077+00:00
MPEG 336 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-31T21:17:46.13+00:00
MPEG 336 Reputation points
1 answer

Can I run AD FS 2.0 on Windows 2012 R2

Hello; I am using Windows 2012 R2 Active Directory, because my cloud base application provider not support ADFS 3.0 (only ADFS 2.0), can I install ADFS 2.0 on a Windows 2012 R2 server. Or, install a Windows Server 2008 R2 and run AD FS 2.0 on W2K8 R2…

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.
1,220 questions
asked 2020-07-31T20:29:34.407+00:00
Kane 76 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-31T21:07:35.827+00:00
Andy David - MVP 144.2K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Will Active Directory Connect Delete Cloud Accounts?

Hello, My company is creating a virtual environment within the Azure cloud with two VMs running Active Directory. These are brand new VMs with no Users or Groups, or Computers created (other than the admin account). We have been using Azure AD to…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,151 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,358 questions
asked 2020-07-30T17:09:46.96+00:00
Jordan Alway 6 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-31T21:04:43.947+00:00
Marilee Turscak-MSFT 36,141 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Hyper V cluster

Hello I am building new hyper v failover cluster windows server 2016. I am searching for reference in Microsoft documentation for the best practice and recommended size for the storage luns which will host my CSV. how many VMs per CSV?

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.
973 questions
asked 2020-07-30T19:50:58.86+00:00
Moonlight 176 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-31T21:04:18.857+00:00
Alex Bykovskyi 1,841 Reputation points
3 answers

Upgrade Windows 10 Pro to Windows Enterprise through Absolute using a PowerShell script

Looking for guidance and assistance upgrading a number of devices in my companies environment from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Enterprise. I have the PK handy and would like to push the upgrade as a policy through Absolut as a PowerShell script. Has…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,068 questions
asked 2020-07-30T19:22:27.957+00:00
oscarmwaba 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-07-31T20:59:09.093+00:00
oscarmwaba 1 Reputation point
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Using AD FS 3.0 in Server 2012 R2 as a SAML 2.0 Idp. Needs password authentication?

We are trying to configure password authentication in order to allow Duo Network Gateway to function on our network. Duo Network Gateway requires AD FS to behave as a SAML 2.0 Idp (Identity Provider). We have checked that everything Duo related is good,…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,564 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,518 questions
asked 2020-07-21T20:44:46.897+00:00
Zane Poyer 96 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-31T20:37:07.76+00:00
Zane Poyer 96 Reputation points
1 answer

LDAP Attributes in ADFS

Hi; In ADFS, when configure a claim rules for Relying Parties, when I specify "E-mail-Addresses" in LDAP Attributes, how do I know what actual email address is being used for authentication? thanks!

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.
1,220 questions
asked 2020-07-31T17:17:50.85+00:00
Kane 76 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-31T20:18:28.777+00:00
Pierre Audonnet - MSFT 10,171 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

How can I find all sub-domains using PowerShell?

I can use Resolve-Dns to retrieve an A record (if one exists) for a given domain name. Is there a way, using PowerShell, to find all sub-domains? Here's a specific use case: One of Microsoft's stated domains to allow through firewalls is:…

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.
1,034 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.
5,446 questions
asked 2020-07-31T11:45:58.277+00:00
Kevin D. Boutelle 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-31T19:52:09.493+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,596 Reputation points
2 answers

Ethernet media disconnected after enabling Virtual Machine Platform

I enabled WSL and VMP from Windows Features. But after the restart, Windows showed my ethernet cable is disconnected. ipconfig shows the ethernet media is disconnected. It fixes itself after I disable Virtual Machine Platform (WSL2). WSL1 works…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,612 questions
asked 2020-07-31T13:21:16.1+00:00
Ahmed Jabir Zuhayr 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-31T18:48:52.557+00:00
Ahmed Jabir Zuhayr 1 Reputation point
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Question on location of SYSVOL folder after migration from FRS to DFS and 2008 to 2019

Hello, We recently demoted a Server 2003 DC in an environment running Server 2008 domain controllers. We raised the functional level to 2008. We then migrated from FRS to DFS, so we could add Domain Controllers running Server 2019. After the…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,569 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,151 questions
asked 2020-07-31T15:12:47.01+00:00
NetEngJohnE 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-31T15:24:53.377+00:00
NetEngJohnE 21 Reputation points
2 answers

Request for UWP VPN Sample

Hi folks, Any chance we can get a sample for the UWP VPN API sometime soon? I'd appreciate some guidance on where to get started, at least.

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-07-10T10:35:25.067+00:00
darovic 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-31T15:00:55.057+00:00
Alexander Nikolov 1 Reputation point