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Auto login to windows10 using any script/task scheduler/timer setting after a successful logout of PC which is running in Windows10

I am using Windows 10 machine. I have a requirement as below. "If my machine logged out after some inactive period, it should also auto login again after 10 min " Please let me know is there any possibility to achieve it through any…

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.
1,922 questions
asked 2020-07-23T06:43:41.563+00:00
TOMS ZACHARIAS 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-07-27T06:01:37.337+00:00
Daisy Zhou 21,436 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Add a new server to a domain without applying any GPO.

What is the proper way to add a new Windows Server to a domain (It will host oracle database, file share) Without applying any GPOs. Even Default gpo..

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.
5,102 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,637 questions
asked 2020-07-24T11:42:43.083+00:00
Eduard Martinenko 106 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-27T05:57:27.127+00:00
Eduard Martinenko 106 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows server CAL

I'd like to ask about Windows CAL. We have AD network 2012 with many controlelrs. Additionaly in the network exists two servers 2019 with IIS services used by just a couple of users. Do we need all CAL version 2019 or may we use mixed CAL 2012 and 2019…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,637 questions
asked 2020-07-23T12:41:36.16+00:00
Jarek Walkusz 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-27T05:53:02.06+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,336 Reputation points
0 answers

UWP crashes when tapping Pen in TextBox in ContentDialog

In a UWP C# app if I have a TextBox in a ContentDialog and tap inside the TextBox with a stylus (Surface Pen or Wacom Stylus), the app crashes with an unhandled Win32 Exception. I have tested this on a Surface device as well as a desktop with a Wacom…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-07-19T19:22:03.88+00:00
Michael Scherotter 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-27T03:13:03.843+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT 32,731 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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UWP app crashing after adding System.DirectoryServices

I add a page containing C# code that depends on System.DirectoryServices. The app crashes now. I commented out everything added except System.DirectoryServices and the app still crashes. The app runs after commenting out using System.DirectoryServices.…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-07-26T19:01:45.377+00:00
Thomas Fischer 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-27T02:31:15.753+00:00
Fay Wang - MSFT 5,206 Reputation points
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Word Online Pictures Blocked when coneccted to Pulse VPN

I hope I am in the right place but the Microsoft Community suggested I post here as they could not find the answer. When just connected to the Internet I can use the Online Pictures in Word and I can see picture categories and search with no issue. As…

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 2020-07-20T09:00:03.327+00:00
Neil Osmond 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-27T02:06:34.357+00:00
Candy Luo 12,691 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Powershell - how to interrogate Windows Index file

On my W10 desktop I have about 3000 mp3 files in folders organised by Genre. I would like to mirror all the files which have a Rating of >3 to my NAS which runs a media server. I understand that because mp3 files are compressed it would not 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 2020-07-22T16:08:53.53+00:00
David Stokes 96 Reputation points
answered 2020-07-27T01:53:07.933+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,906 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 2012 R2 Hyper-V Cluster NIC Teaming Qlogic 10GB NIC Virtual switch BSOD

We are using 3x DL380 G7 with Windows 2012 R2 Hyper-V Cluster. In order to get more performance out of it we added 2 HPE NC523sfp 2P 10GB NICS per host. The ISCSI traffic worked as a charm. So we had a consultant in to try and use the 2 remaining free…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,571 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
asked 2020-07-16T09:31:57.263+00:00
Fred Blum 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-07-26T21:43:19.347+00:00
Alex Bykovskyi 1,851 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to connect to RDP via VPN by server name

Hello, I have configured point-to-site IKEv2 split-tunnel connection to my domain network. I get my routes and local DNS servers when connect I am able to ping or access computers by their IPs or by name I am able to connect to one of my servers…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,407 questions
asked 2020-07-24T12:36:05.28+00:00
Хомколов Глеб 96 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-25T08:37:16.597+00:00
Хомколов Глеб 96 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error when Validating Cluster Cluster creation tool Validate the cluster Error Test report isn't available, try to validate again.

Hi, I get this error at validating the cluster when using the cluster Creation tool. Error:"Error Test report isn't available, try to validate again." Notification Pannel shows "Successfully validated the cluster." …

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 2020-07-23T12:55:08.1+00:00
Erik Herburger 96 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-24T18:56:27.943+00:00
Erik Herburger 96 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

why is the grid border visable in the app?

I created a button and the grid appears to have a rectangular black border around the button, when I build and run the app. When I click on it in the app it disappears. How do I prevent this border from appearing in the app?

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-07-20T20:37:31.733+00:00
Thomas Fischer 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-24T18:08:58.453+00:00
Thomas Fischer 21 Reputation points
2 answers

Problem with updated Microsoft edge

I'm facing problem on Microsoft edge.. I can't add pdf files to collections and when I did highlights on words during reading aren't saved, when I reopen them they are all gone..

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,238 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 2020-07-23T08:41:01.217+00:00
sushma mehrwade 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-07-24T14:55:00.5+00:00
Pragati Singh🎯CISM🎓PMP®️🎓CISA🎓GenAI 1 Reputation point
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Custom Credential Provider Command Link to to open a browser with URL, does not open browser

I have written a Custom Credential Provider (Wrapper) [in VC++] to show a command link, when clicked on it will open a browser with a URL. It works fine in my development environment. But after installing the DLL and completing the registering settings…

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.
2,524 questions
asked 2020-07-22T14:39:06.583+00:00
GIRI.GAPPU 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-24T14:26:26.857+00:00
Sheng Jiang 蒋晟 206 Reputation points
1 answer

LT0014: Failed to compile interop source code. See the build log for error details

Hi All Ive searched the internet far and wide for weeks on this issue. Its extremely frustrating with the volume of difficulties when building UWP apps. I have a number of critical fixes which my users have reported so its important to get this release…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-05-08T11:05:19.677+00:00
Kevin Deery 11 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-24T12:22:11.73+00:00
Sean McAvoy 1 Reputation point
1 answer

ATP defender for MAC

Hello, In a corporate context, we have ATP Microsoft Defender for Windows. we have deployed Defender for Mac but I would like to know if it is as mature as for Windows. Indeed, I had unwanted behavior, It detected malware on a Mac. an alert has been…

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.
2,843 questions
asked 2020-07-23T20:50:37.427+00:00
Gavand Eric 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-07-24T09:47:31.387+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 34,271 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Windows Ink strokes data persistence

Hi, In my note taking app with Windows Ink abilities, I have sometimes users when they want to open their handwritten saved pages, the inks strokes are just gone. At the same time, the app save also others data into a different file and unlikely the…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-07-23T15:00:34.757+00:00
Giu 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-24T09:27:46.077+00:00
Fay Wang - MSFT 5,206 Reputation points
1 answer

User folders and restricting their access via GP

Is there a way to stop users friom saving files to My Documents on local workstations or RDS servers? This issue has been around since folder redirection existed in NT4 and remains the same issue today. I have an 2019 RDS server and we run O365…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,614 questions
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.
5,102 questions
asked 2020-07-22T05:15:59.48+00:00
Shane King 31 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-24T09:22:18.027+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,336 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Block access to all relying parties

Hi, I'm curious if there is any way of blocking access to all relying parties on an ADFS instance (Windows Server 2012 R2), by denying access based on an incoming claim. I know that according to the documentation a deny rule can be implemented…

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.
1,226 questions
asked 2020-07-22T10:52:59.413+00:00
Alex Negroiu 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-24T09:00:43.64+00:00
Alex Negroiu 21 Reputation points
2 answers

Delegating Control for Managing Membership of a Group

Hello, I am looking for solution to delegate permission only for addition and removal of users from security group at OU level. Regards Bhavesh Khare

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,246 questions
asked 2020-07-20T09:47:09.523+00:00
Bhavesh Khare 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-07-24T07:47:05.79+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
3 answers

Bad_syst_config_info

Recently received stop code with error message bad system config info The screen started what seems to be called blue death screen loop with restarts . I managed to get to advanced options screen but I can’t get any further . For some reason there is…

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
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 2020-07-16T12:15:07.717+00:00
Shill 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-07-24T07:29:13.487+00:00
Cherry Zhang (Shanghai Wicresoft) 11 Reputation points