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What is the mitigation of this issue April patch puts Windows domain controllers into reboot loops — third known issue from KB5082063 is affecting Windows Server 2016 through 2025

What is the mitigation of this issue_ "After installing the April 2026 Windows security update (KB5082063) and rebooting, domain controllers (DCs) in environments with multiple domains in the forest that use Privileged Access Management (PAM), might…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-18T02:10:41.06+00:00
Pankaj Kumar Keserwani 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-18T02:10:52.6366667+00:00
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2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

olk.exe - Entry Point Not Found (TryCreatePackageDependency) on Windows Server 2022 after New Outlook update build 1.2026.403.100

Hello there, We are experiencing a critical issue with the New Outlook for Windows (AppX/MSIX package) on Windows Server 2022 (RDS environment). After an automatic update around April 13–16, 2026, launching olk.exe outputs the following error: ***The…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-04-17T06:32:16.1533333+00:00
Atief Jokhoe 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-18T00:43:41.1166667+00:00
MELERIX 0 Reputation points
2 answers

i am facing this issues while running the report on the local dev box . "At least one security token in the message could not be validated."

i am facing this issues while running the report on the local dev box . "At least one security token in the message could not be validated." i have renew the following certificate , but still having this issue.

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-17T22:00:48.3633333+00:00
APRiL SONNET 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-17T23:59:34.5533333+00:00
Domic Vo 19,580 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Query on Windows updates

Hi All, I have around 10 Windows Server 2022 VMs in my environment. These VMs are hosted in Azure. Due to network security policies, internet access is currently blocked on these servers. However, I need these VMs to receive the following updates: …

Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Other
asked 2026-04-17T23:31:58.12+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 13,616 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-17T23:32:16.8233333+00:00
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Windows 11 24H2 has destroyed Alt+tab and Alt+Esc

I have been using the Alt+tab key combo for over 25 years. With the 24H2 update, you have removed the ability to use the registry so that the Alt+tab worked like it has in previous versions of windows. Now, instead of the 10 rows of 10 icons each plus…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-02-10T02:39:10.49+00:00
John Welch 65 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-17T22:25:36.38+00:00
eruoiewruoire 0 Reputation points
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I cannot type BitLocker recovery key in blue window on my virtual machine

I cannot start up Windows Pro 11 on my Macbook virtual machine in parallels. It is asking me to use recovery key for bitloicker but blue screen is not allowing me to type in my recovery key

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-09-15T22:30:52.04+00:00
Stephen Dawson 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T22:23:46.7233333+00:00
Jeffrey Kinder 0 Reputation points
2 answers

SMB protocol negotions fail after 25H2 update

We had a fleet of machines on 23H2 which we were using group policy to push registry keys forcing a minimum smb version of 3.0.0. After an upgrade to 25H2 smb breaks with an error that windows cannot access that location. Searching in wireshark shows…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-04-17T20:22:27.2466667+00:00
Steven Wallace 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-17T21:18:23.23+00:00
Scott Nguyen 995 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot create a Windows Server Failover Cluster on a non-domain-joined Azure VM running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (Build 20348).

Command used: New-Cluster -Name "AMPSQLCL" -Node Amp2TestDatabas -NoStorage -AdministrativeAccessPoint None -Force Error: "The system cannot find the file specified" Environment: VM: Amp2TestDatabase (Standard_E4bds_v5) OS: Windows…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Storage high availability | Clustering and high availability
asked 2026-04-16T21:18:17.4066667+00:00
Jason Sanderford 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T21:15:39.9466667+00:00
Jason Sanderford 0 Reputation points
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Windows Server 2025 fail to update KB5082063 Patches

I am facing issue to update KB5082063 cumulative update Patches for Windows 2025 on Dell R360 Server I have try : Clear out superseded components: Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup Download standalone update package and install Clear…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-17T06:36:02.4433333+00:00
Kheng Soon Yeo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T20:53:24.09+00:00
Serge Caron 25 Reputation points
2 answers

April 2026 Windows Update patch on Windows Server Domain Controller enter reboot loops

I've installed the April 2026 Windows Updates on one of my Windows Server 2022 Domain Controllers and the system will no longer boot up properly, after several restarts a blue troubleshooting screen appears.

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-17T17:59:08.8966667+00:00
Chris McLeod 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-17T18:34:34.5733333+00:00
Scott Nguyen 995 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

windows update crashed server 2019

windows update crashed server 2019, how to mitigate and recover

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-04-17T15:32:58.3366667+00:00
Bayou Shrimp 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T17:27:24.8433333+00:00
Lynn Breaux 0 Reputation points
2 answers

HEIC and MOV files not working in Photos App

Hello, I want to view .HEIC and .MOV files from my iPhone 16 Pro on Windows 11 Home PC in its native Photos app (syncing with iCloud photos). I have the HEIF Image Extension, and I purchased the $0.99 HEVC Video Extensions. Sadly, neither works and there…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-03-14T00:12:32.37+00:00
Lukas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T16:39:32.0366667+00:00
Alec Toney 0 Reputation points
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TouchKeyboard not working in Kiosk Mode

Using Windows 10 IOT LTSC with Kiosk mode. Tried all Microsoft suggestions for enabling touchkeyboard for Kiosk and nothing is working. Touchkeyboard works in Windows just not when using the Kiosk mode. Any suggestions?

Windows for business | Windows for IoT
asked 2026-04-15T16:33:35.62+00:00
Rob 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T16:13:56.7833333+00:00
Sean Liming 4,811 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Memory integrity incompatibility with the old WIDCOMM driver Frmupgr.sys (oem80.inf)

I'm trying to improve the security of my work computer, but the Windows Security app is preventing me from enabling the memory integrity option. It keeps reporting an old WIDCOMM driver called Frmupgr.sys (published as oem80.inf) as the cause of the…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-17T15:03:14.54+00:00
Martins Marco 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-17T15:41:15.5633333+00:00
VPHAN 29,360 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Problema attivazione Windows 11 Pro – Codice Errore 0xC004C060 (Licenza danneggiata)

Gentile Supporto Microsoft, vi scrivo per richiedere assistenza in merito all'attivazione di una licenza di Windows 11 Pro acquistata in formato fisico. Durante la rimozione della patina protettiva per scoprire il Product Key, il codice è rimasto…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-17T15:17:12.5933333+00:00
GIUSEPPE MAROTTA 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T15:21:31.5433333+00:00
GIUSEPPE MAROTTA 0 Reputation points
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Problem to retrieve bitlocker key

Hello, for some reason bitlocker is asking for the key on my laptop during boot. When i try to retrieve it from my account \ devices \ details \ manage recovery keys it sends me to another authentication page, which is fine, i then select iphone as…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-04-17T14:47:59.8333333+00:00
Rubemar Borges 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-17T15:21:01.51+00:00
Harry Phan 17,360 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Indexing is not working properly, does not find all files, and is slow.

Indexing is not working properly, does not find all files, and is slow.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-04-17T06:05:19.41+00:00
Teemu Lamberg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-17T14:46:16.6033333+00:00
Bulldog 1,300 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Defender Firewall blocks outbound traffic from svchost.exe and backgroundTaskHost.exe.

My security dashboard is currently flooded with alerts showing that our Windows Defender firewall is blocking inbound traffic from a bunch of core applications. We're seeing packets for svchost.exe and backgroundTaskHost.exe being dropped, and even Word…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-04-16T14:54:35.9133333+00:00
Sam Sage 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-17T14:38:10.02+00:00
Sam Sage 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Virtual Server failing to backup since December - Troubleshooted extensively

Starting in Dec of 2025, a virtual server of ours has been failing its nightly backup. The "Backup Pre-Check" reports Snapshot operation failed due to COM+ error with a sudgested action of Please restart windows service "COM+ System…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Application technologies and compatibility
asked 2026-04-16T13:54:35.7766667+00:00
Nick Tello 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-17T13:39:06.5333333+00:00
Nick Tello 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Using PWA application in Kiosk mode (Assigned Access)

Hi I’m setting up a Windows 11 machine with a kiosk account to run a PWA, but I keep getting black screens when logging in. I’ve also tried running it with the Outlook PWA, but that doesn’t seem to work either. Is there a workaround? The application…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-04-17T08:57:43.76+00:00
Ali Hamid 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-17T13:25:10.71+00:00
Ali Hamid 0 Reputation points