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Cisco router as DHCP for SCCM OSD

Our network architect suggested to use Cisco router as DHCP for SCCM OSD build factory. We are noticing that IP assignment is becoming an ongoing issue. Has someone else tried this kind of setup? What is your experience? Is it better to use Windows…

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.
1,050 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager Deployment
Microsoft Configuration Manager: An integrated solution for for managing large groups of personal computers and servers.Deployment: The process of delivering, assembling, and maintaining a particular version of a software system at a site.
1,071 questions
asked 2020-09-21T18:46:26.497+00:00
Santosh Kumar Seth 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T09:32:57.393+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SwipeItem icon created with BitmapIconSource changes foreground when in a ListView

I added a SwipeControl in the ListView.ItemTemplate, and I need to use a custom icon so I'm using a BitmapIconSource. What is happening is that when SwipeItems are shown, foreground for icons created with the a BitmapIconSource is changed to black.…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2020-09-23T06:35:53.067+00:00
Daniele 1,996 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-24T06:39:24.363+00:00
Daniele 1,996 Reputation points
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Provisioning Package - blocked URL exception list - insert null character

I'm trying to use the Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package which installs and configures the Microsoft KioskBrowser. I'm following the instructions here:…

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.
2,072 questions
asked 2020-09-23T18:51:36.677+00:00
Eric W. Smith 6 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T06:10:08.777+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,911 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator
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Some DNS API functions cause LNK2019 errors in x86 (32 bit) builds

Some DNS API functions (such as DnsServiceConstructInstance(), DnsServiceFreeInstance(), DnsServiceRegister(), DnsServiceDeRegister() and DnsServiceRegisterCancel()) are declared without the WINAPI modifier, causing them to use __cdecl instead of…

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.
2,774 questions
asked 2020-09-24T04:01:57.417+00:00
Davide Beatrici 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T06:02:16.77+00:00
Rita Han - MSFT 2,171 Reputation points
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How to connect to SQL Server data without using SQL Server Management Studio in C# ?

ask: is it possible to connect SQL Server data according to file connection type, just like in microsoft access data connection public static string sConnectionString = @ "Provider = Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0; Data Source =" + @ "|…

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.
2,072 questions
asked 2020-09-18T07:38:15.057+00:00
Dong Lam trien 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T05:49:33.917+00:00
Anonymous
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Minimize all windows on remote computer using PowerShell

Hi, I am trying to connect remotely to a machine using SSH and executing PowerShell command to minimize all windows on the remote computer. I am using Python, and SSH protocol of paramiko package. Usually PowerShell commands do work for me, except…

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.
5,628 questions
asked 2020-09-22T10:41:59.81+00:00
Tom Sasson 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T05:06:10.637+00:00
Tom Sasson 1 Reputation point
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Sync ad password policy to azure ad

Hi all, We have a requirement to sync our local ad password policy to azure ad so if the local pass policy has pass expiration date 60 days we want to match that with azure so that all cloud pass also expire at the same time. We are using password hash…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,975 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
25,049 questions
asked 2020-09-22T08:28:19.3+00:00
CroTeam 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T04:59:36.27+00:00
VipulSparsh-MSFT 16,306 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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How to Fix 0x8024a105 Error in my Windows 10 PC?

Receiving error code 0x8024a105 when attempting update of Windows 10 using automatic update. This update has failed every day for the last two weeks. Tried shutting off antivirus and firewall, but has no effect. Restarted the computer several times and…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,075 questions
asked 2020-09-23T09:14:38.757+00:00
Jonas24 806 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-24T02:51:44.077+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Change server 2019 VMs from Gen1 to Gen2

hi guys quick query on hyper v , one of our guys created new vms for 2019 with gen1, instead of gen2, looking online at mbr2gpt etc anyone have a way they have used to get these vms to gen2, with the least pain possible they're in production now so its…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,868 questions
asked 2020-09-22T20:37:31.157+00:00
MSAzure101 121 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T02:24:26.373+00:00
Xiaowei He 9,936 Reputation points
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How can I view folders on the C: Drive of the Windows computer I am RDP'ing into from a Mac

I am connected to a windows computer on a business network from home using a Mac. I can view all of the network drives that have been mapped to the windows PC and view the files in said drives; but I can't view files on the C: Drive (local drive). I have…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,783 questions
asked 2020-09-10T23:25:34.96+00:00
Dennis Magnotte 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T02:19:47.323+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,356 Reputation points
2 answers

Some RDP users can Redirect to a local printer from their session while other RDP users can not, Can't understand it

Some RDP users can Redirect to a local printer from their session while other RDP users can not, Can't understand why some are ok while others can not, i configure the users the same way

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,783 questions
asked 2020-09-16T15:42:23.27+00:00
Tom 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T02:16:00.83+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,356 Reputation points
2 answers

Server 2019 steady state software

I'm looking for the roll and feature that enables the windows server steady state software. I can't remember which one it is.

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
4,109 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,975 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,783 questions
asked 2020-09-16T20:17:51.227+00:00
Trevor Tye 1 Reputation point MVP
commented 2020-09-24T02:15:24.8+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,356 Reputation points
2 answers

New Remote Desktop Connection at 2012 RDS Farm doesn't work

Hello, I have a farm in Production with one RD connection and a few Remote Apps. They all work fine. Recently I added a new RD connection "Carelink Sandbox", assigned a Security Group and the host server. When logging in msts client…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,783 questions
asked 2020-09-17T06:46:54.897+00:00
Michael Vavilov 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T02:14:29.963+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,356 Reputation points
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Does RDS use Akamai for its CDN? or in any way

I'm curious about what kinds of partners RDS is associated with. For example Akamai for the CDN service.

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,783 questions
asked 2020-09-21T00:52:45.2+00:00
Ben Jeong 81 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T02:08:50.883+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,356 Reputation points
1 answer

Physical Server 2019 RDS Session Host with Nvidia RTX Cards

Hi All, I have a client with a requirement for remote CAD access (only 4 users) and I was wondering if anyone else has used a physical RDS session host with a RTX card in Server 2019? I know that the drivers for RTX card are not officially supported…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,783 questions
asked 2020-09-21T01:23:21.787+00:00
Andy Denley 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T02:08:01.87+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,356 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error adding disk to backup set

Hi SBS 2011 standard. I am using option 3 from here https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/2009365/error-message-when-you-try-to-add-an-additional-disk-to-a-scheduled-ba to add a disk to the backup set but I am getting an 'Incorrect function'…

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.
482 questions
asked 2020-08-27T12:38:57.037+00:00
Y a h y a 416 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-24T02:01:17.653+00:00
Y a h y a 416 Reputation points
3 answers

Why does Windows Update from version 1803 to 1909 keep failing?

I'm working on a laptop that is running Windows 10 Pro version 1803 (OS build 17134.1345) and continues to fail when trying to update to version 1909. It appears to be installing the version upgrade and then prompts to restart. When it restarts, it goes…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,075 questions
asked 2020-09-13T00:20:53.66+00:00
Hopkins IT Staff 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-24T01:51:08.437+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,911 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator
1 answer

Microsoft Store makes unwanted empty DeliveryOptimization folder

So... in the past I used the Microsoft Store app to install a game to my SSD since I had a 3 month Game Pass. I've since uninstalled the game. Now when I install updates for remaining applications on my system via the Microsoft Store... it creates a…

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.
537 questions
asked 2020-09-20T06:45:06.35+00:00
Nicholas Steel 336 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T01:45:52.087+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Certification exam was not push through since there is an error encountered on Microsoft profile

Hello Team, The error encountered was mentioned below when I tried to access https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/dashboard.aspx to start the exam. We can’t access your Microsoft profile to schedule your exam. To resolve the issue, try these…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,075 questions
asked 2020-09-23T09:22:44.097+00:00
Genalyn Bedia 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-09-24T01:38:21.59+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,356 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can i determine windows is now using dynamic mac adress in my own app

I'm developing an APP which binding to the computer's MAC address, and i use the MAC address to identity the computer my APP runs on, when work on windows 10 with dynamic MAC address setting, my APP can't work correctly. Is there any one could tell…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,075 questions
asked 2020-09-02T08:15:46.297+00:00
yangming duan 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-24T01:30:22.037+00:00
yangming duan 21 Reputation points