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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 - Network Mapping Issue

We have 2 small PC based Windows 11 servers used for Business Files, Music, Photos etc. Running Win 11 25H2 managed via a Workgroup with shared folders - ( c drive) We have 2 Lenovo Thinkpad T490s machines running Windows 11 25H2 with successfully Mapped…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-04-29T11:20:04.58+00:00
Murray Croft 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-05T03:08:33.1666667+00:00
Brian Huynh 2,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

bitlocker soudain

Bonjour, Mon ordinateur Lenovo ThinkPad est bloqué au démarrage sur l’écran de récupération BitLocker. Je ne retrouve pas la clé de récupération à 48 chiffres dans mes comptes Microsoft. J’ai besoin d’aide pour identifier quel compte Microsoft, compte…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-05-04T12:58:36.0433333+00:00
DREAM NEON 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-05T02:53:42.6866667+00:00
Brian Huynh 2,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Where to find the official documentations related to schema version upgrade from 2012 R2 to 2022 AD

Hi, where may I allocate the official documentation related to the schema version upgrade (from 2012 R2 to 2022 AD)? It was mentioned that the schema upgrade is backward compatible with the older schema version to support the application and added new…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-05-04T02:25:55.4633333+00:00
Aung Nyi Nyi WIn 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-05-05T02:49:34.9033333+00:00
Aung Nyi Nyi WIn 1 Reputation point
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Mssql Failover Cluster vs Log shipping

What is the key difference and the review between Failover Cluster and Log shipping?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Storage high availability | Clustering and high availability
asked 2026-05-04T02:57:17.5933333+00:00
David Prodata 60 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-05T02:33:17.4033333+00:00
David Prodata 60 Reputation points
2 answers

Few random files not getting Cut, copy, rename and delete performed all the possible options.

Few random files not getting Cut, copy, rename and delete performed all the possible options. But while trying to access that file getting system hang. Only option left to shutdown server 2016

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-04T10:27:58.61+00:00
Mahendar Singh Bhandari 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-05T02:27:30.3966667+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to run a program during RDP login on Windows Server 2025

Good morning, After upgrading from Windows Server 2012 to 2025, I'm no longer able to configure the RDP session to launch a specific program during connection, instead of viewing the remote desktop. In 2012, the setup was very easy; I just entered the…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | User logon and profiles
asked 2025-09-09T18:52:07.8966667+00:00
Louis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-05T02:03:42.5766667+00:00
luigi grandi 0 Reputation points
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How do i fix "the user profile service failed the sign in" without logging into an account?

So, i've recently done a full reset on a windows 10 pc. After this, trying to get any account gives the error "The User Profile Service service failed the sign-in. User profile cannot be loaded." I have tried restarting multiple times and…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2024-03-28T08:45:22.8233333+00:00
Mulham 210 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-04T23:55:53.8666667+00:00
Lenore C 0 Reputation points
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ValidateDriver failed issue - Windows 11 24H2 v3 Printer Driver

I am trying to install a printer / print driver from our print server, but my end-user PC keeps rejecting the signature / certificate via a 0x00000bcb Cannot Connect to Printer errror message. If I manually download the EXE installer from the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2026-05-04T19:57:19.3133333+00:00
Brett Small 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T23:44:47.18+00:00
Domic Vo 20,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
18 answers

KB5072033 break remote credential guard to Windows server 2025

We are experiencing a reproducible issue with Remote Credential Guard (RCG) when connecting from Windows 11 24H2 clients to a Windows Server 2025 RDP host. Remote Credential Guard works correctly before installing update KB5072033 on the client.…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | User logon and profiles
asked 2025-12-11T13:50:14.7433333+00:00
Pierre DESTRÉE 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-04T22:04:41.8433333+00:00
Fil 0 Reputation points
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Restarting a service displays error about dependent services that do not exist

I am trying to grant permissions to a non-admin account so that it can restart a specific service. I have granted access to "Service Control Manager" and relevant permissions to the service itself but when I try to restart the service through…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | PowerShell
asked 2026-04-29T08:38:38.7433333+00:00
Peter Bishop 256 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T22:04:09.0833333+00:00
Salamat Shah 180 Reputation points MVP
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no program is registered to open this file

Hi My default program to open mp3 files is windows media player, however when I click on hyper links with .mp3 file destination I receive the aforesaid error. When I change the default program to other players such as Groove music and VLC player the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2022-08-07T07:39:11.35+00:00
Ebrahim Heidari 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-05-04T21:20:39.3566667+00:00
Nathan Zimmerman 20 Reputation points
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Disconnection when printing in Azure Virtual Desktop

Some of our users get disconnected when printing inside AVD through Windows App. The print job gets to downloading pages section after clicking print and disconnects the user. Some client PC/s users are affected, some are not, it appears to be random and…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-02-11T15:37:31.0966667+00:00
MichaelB-2136 250 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-04T19:55:40.5+00:00
Dar888 0 Reputation points
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Bitlocker no refleja clave en mi usuario

Estimados señores, Su ayuda mi disco dura esta pidiendo Bitlocker pero esto seleccionando mi equipo pero no me da la clave su ayuda pronta. Saludos cordiales.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-05-04T17:58:44.04+00:00
Armando 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T18:33:38.0733333+00:00
Scott Nguyen 1,150 Reputation points Independent Advisor
8 answers

I cannot connect to our VM from my Mac

I am unable to connect to our AIMS1 VM from my Mac using the new Windows app for Mac. I can connect using RDP in a Paralles VM no problem, so the issue isn't the VW.

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop clients
asked 2026-05-04T04:46:26.9166667+00:00
Jim Perkins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T18:21:20.8833333+00:00
Masoud Akbarzadeh 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows Hello for Business - can setting of PIN be an optional?

In our environment we are setting Windows Hello for Business - Biometric and Pin. Though we have set the Windows Hello for Business as a tenant wide, is there any option that we can set the pin as an optional whereas users can set the biometrics but can…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-05-03T01:18:24.93+00:00
Karthick Sekar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T18:18:30.6066667+00:00
Masoud Akbarzadeh 0 Reputation points
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WorkloadsSessionHost eat alot of RAM

I'am using an Omnibook X with Ultra 7 258v. It's fresh install without any software except Chrome. How can I optimize my laptop for battery life? I just have a Team meeting and it come from 47% to 0% in 1h.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Other
asked 2026-05-04T17:18:52.8233333+00:00
Thanh Nguyen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T18:10:36.25+00:00
Tracy Le 7,400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to install Security Update for Windows Server 2025 (KB5082063)

Hi, I'm unable to install Security Update for Windows Server 2025 (KB5082063). I have tried doing this via Windows Update and manually downloading and installing it from the Microsoft Update Catalog website and yet I'm still getting the error "The…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-05-04T16:05:59.1+00:00
Angel Oclarit 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T16:38:14.1933333+00:00
Domic Vo 20,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

I am paying $82.91 per month x 7. I did not get the MS Pro installed. How can I cancel and have refund?

I ordered a MS Office Pro in September or October last year. I have been paying $82.91 every month. The bank, TD trust has a receipt. Microsoft #G1497_V $82.91_V I have never gotten the Pro installation. I have never used it. Could you cancel the…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-05-01T16:35:19.19+00:00
Youba Liebowitz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-04T16:23:04.54+00:00
Bulldog 1,680 Reputation points
3 answers

My system admin account be blocked, can't log in Win Servers

Hello All, My system admin account be blocked, can't log in Win Servers (AD). How to know why? and how to remove the locked? Please help and thank you in advance. Br, Jen

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-05-04T08:13:37.1033333+00:00
Jen.Wang 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T16:04:18.5166667+00:00
Masoud Akbarzadeh 0 Reputation points
3 answers

How are you handling kiosk devices that require more than a single assigned app?

We’re deploying some shared/kiosk devices and started with Assigned Access. Single-app mode is fine, but as soon as you need multiple apps, things get complicated really fast. We’ve looked into different workarounds, but nothing feels clean or scalable…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-05-04T12:51:29.88+00:00
Snake,Luv, Mushroom 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-04T15:55:53.66+00:00
Masoud Akbarzadeh 0 Reputation points