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why cant i raise my volume past 65 with headphones plugged in, i clicked allow volume past 65 but it wont let me.

i cant use most troubleshooters due to being on a school device ( the volume cap isn't controlled by my IT )

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-13T18:55:12.4566667+00:00
30Lancaster, Joseph Allen 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-13T18:59:03.81+00:00
30Lancaster, Joseph Allen 0 Reputation points
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Quick Access no longer works

Greetings, I have researched the issue and the fixes that work for others, are not working for me. When will Microsoft stop breaking stuff? When I right click on a folder (any folder) and select "Pin to Quick Access", it is not added. It…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-13T18:14:33.69+00:00
frustrated IT tech 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-13T18:51:31.0366667+00:00
frustrated IT tech 0 Reputation points
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Account Picture Error 0xd0020017 (an AD account)

Hello, I am receiving the mentioned "Account Picture Error 0xd0020017" ever since I clean installed Windows Server 2025 on one of my machines when I am trying to set an image for the user (AD user). The other machine which has the exact same OS…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-13T16:42:58.9866667+00:00
Łukasz Likus 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T18:48:44.5733333+00:00
Tracy Le 7,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Update to Secure Boot 2023 certificates for Azure Virtual Desktop deployments by June 2026

I received an email that in June 2026, Secure Boot 2011 certificates will begin to expire. To maintain protection against new boot-level threats, Azure Virtual Desktop deployments should be updated to Secure Boot 2023 certificates by June 2026. The…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-05-13T16:03:10.6733333+00:00
Vasil Danchev 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-13T18:12:19.91+00:00
Manish Deshpande 6,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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S2D cluster - add extra drives - BSOD

Hello, We have 2 node S2D cluster with direct nvme drives. Cluster is in production and works as expected. When we inserted new drives in server, server instantly went to BSOD. Now we want to try inserting drives in powered off server (MS best practice…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Storage high availability | Clustering and high availability
asked 2026-02-11T15:22:21.2733333+00:00
Matej Jenko 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T18:01:15.6933333+00:00
JJ 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Removing old DFS namespace server

HI, I have DFS in place and had two Namespace servers as DC01 and DC02. Now DC01 is decommissioned as it was running 2012 R2. When I try to delete the old namespace server from the DFS namespaces, I'm getting an error saying it cannot be removes as it…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-05-13T17:29:07.7766667+00:00
lmgmcg 130 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T17:29:32.67+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Replacing PKI Enterprise CA (Root and Issuing CA on single server) with 2 Tier PKI Root CA and separate CA issuing server

We are looking to change our PKI implementation from a single server in the domain running the Root and Issuing CA server with a lot of defaults, to a best practices Infrastructure with a two tier PKI Root CA (non-domain) and Issuing CA (domain joined)…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Certificates and public key infrastructure (PKI)
asked 2026-05-13T16:27:54.16+00:00
Tim Gross 106 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T17:11:50.0466667+00:00
HLBui 5,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Inaccurate LastUseTime attribute in Win32_Userprofile CIM class on Windows 10 endpoints

Hello, We are reported with inconsistent telemetry regarding workstation utilization due to a discrepancy in how the operating system tracks account activity. While executing the Get-CimInstance cmdlet to audit the Win32_UserProfile class, we have…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-05-13T15:59:13.4833333+00:00
Elise Whitethorn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T16:37:06.2466667+00:00
VPHAN 31,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

where is the text recovery converter

i have a corrupted file and its says that open in the text recovery converter ! where is that

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2024-01-20T01:08:33.85+00:00
Akhanz 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T16:11:57.88+00:00
Daniel Bloodworth 0 Reputation points
2 answers

I am unable to scan from my office sharp copier. I was using it regularly it all of sudden stopped.

I am unable to scan from my office sharp copier. I was using it regularly it all of sudden stopped.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Print, fax, and scan
asked 2026-05-13T15:20:53.7466667+00:00
Freedom Hill Coop 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T16:04:34.43+00:00
HLBui 5,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

WSUS synchronisation issue

Hello, I try to build a new WSUS server today and it's not working during the step "Connect to upstram server". I'm using Microsoft Update and the wizzard is stucked here since more than 30 min... When I go to the logs on the…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-05-13T15:44:04.91+00:00
matteu31 502 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-13T15:59:32.5933333+00:00
matteu31 502 Reputation points
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¿como solucionar el error de ejecucion al instalar windows server nativo desde el cmd?

Solucionar errores de ejecución al instalar Windows Server nativo (Native Boot) desde el CMD implica verificar la integridad del disco, la estructura de la partición y los comandos de arranque de forma gratuita.

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-05-13T15:23:50.9533333+00:00
Gustavo Cruces 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T15:57:41.8666667+00:00
Harry Phan 19,325 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I was charged twice for a Windows 11 Pro upgrade - I only need 1 upgrade, but was charged for two back to back purchases.

I am confirming that I purchased a Windows 11 Pro upgrade, however, I was charged twice for the upgrade of 1 computer. I would like a refund of the 2nd subscription, please.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-13T15:16:31.4+00:00
Michael Tranquilli 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T15:56:25.5433333+00:00
Domic Vo 20,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

MARS Files & Folder backup failing

I have an issue with the Files & Folder backup through MARS agent, for which Claude points me to a deterministic error with cbengine.exe 2.0.9506.0, which is the latest agent version as downloaded from Azure Porta. By any chance, is there a new…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Application technologies and compatibility
asked 2026-04-14T17:56:33.79+00:00
P.M 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-13T15:42:21.79+00:00
P.M 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Programmatic Parsing of ACPI _CRS Resource Templates in WDM Kernel Drivers

We're trying to develop a low-level hardware abstraction layer for a proprietary chipset, necessitating the manual interrogation of platform resources through the Windows Driver Model. While we have successfully invoked the _CRS method to extract the raw…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2026-05-13T14:47:10.4766667+00:00
BILL Bella 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T15:24:45.47+00:00
Harry Phan 19,325 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

fix access denied problem on win11 25H2

"I am attempting to remotely access my Windows 11 (25H2) PC using an administrator account. However, despite having administrator privileges, I receive an 'Access Denied' error. Remote Desktop (RDP) only works if I first log on to the system locally…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-05-13T12:45:14.8566667+00:00
Kumar, Manoj 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T15:14:51.0666667+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 17,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Office 365 online support sucks

Why is it so bad? the help pages never match what I see on screen. The buttons and options recommend simply don't exist. interacting with copilot or whatever it is for support is the 7th level of hell. Why is it so bad?

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-11T17:22:58.6+00:00
JayC 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T14:49:21.21+00:00
Domic Vo 20,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Investigating Recurrent Secure Channel Trust Failures in Hybrid Windows 10/11 and Server 2012 Environments

Hi guys. There are persistent secure channel breakdowns that disrupt the trust relationship between various Windows 10 and 11 endpoints and our central directory services. Although performing a manual disjoin and rejoin of the computer objects…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-05-13T14:12:57.03+00:00
Thiagorrrrr Salazar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T14:47:16.11+00:00
Domic Vo 20,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I am unable to make changes to a new laptop.

I did all of the initial setup stuff and added my Microsoft account. I am using this computer for business only so it is connected to Microsoft 365 Business Standard. When I tried to add Norton the User Account Control box popped up requesting email and…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-11T22:42:41.1433333+00:00
Tonya W 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-13T14:46:23+00:00
Tonya W 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Automated Deactivation of Inactive Active Directory Principals via Script-Based GPO Deployment

Hey guys, Maintaining a secure perimeter requires our department to implement automated governance for inactive identities that may represent a potential security risk. I am looking for a robust methodology to identify and disable domain accounts that…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-13T13:37:09.5666667+00:00
Fredle Coper 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T14:42:27.11+00:00
Tracy Le 7,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor