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Not yet reported WSUS
I have a Windows Server 2019 as a WSUS Server. I am having problems with WSUS Server 2019 clients. WSUS Server 2012 clients do not show the last reported status.
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Windows Server 2025 SMB Client Fails to Send CLOSE Command After Partial Compound Request Failure, Causing Handle Leak
Problem Description: Issue Summary: When Windows Server 2025 (Build 26100.32230) acts as an SMB client accessing a third-party SMB server, it sends compound requests containing CREATE. When CREATE succeeds but subsequent operations fail, the client does…
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Storage Spaces Direct - Can't Remove Physical Disk from the pool in order to able to use it by operating system
Unable to remove disk from S2D I have a virtual lab /virtual box/ windows 2019 server environment Lab setup: 1 Domain controller windows 2019 Datacenter server 3 windows server 2019 Datacenter each of them member of the domain,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Storage high availability | Clustering and high availability
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Task Scheduler Issues – Tasks Disappearing and Snap-in Errors After Recent Update after reboot the tasks back but it randomly happen.
I'm experiencing problems with Task Scheduler where task disappear and the console behaves unexpectedly. At random times, all tasks disappear from Task Scheduler. When navigating to other folders (e.g., Microsoft folder), a popup appears with an “End…
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Offer ID is showing MicrosoftWindowsServer.
"imageReference": { "publisher": "MicrosoftWindowsServer", "offer": "WindowsServer", "sku": "2022-datacenter-g2", …
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Windows 2016 VA points
Windows Speculative Execution Configuration Check Windows Speculative Execution Configuration Check - Intel BH(CVE-2022-0001) ICMP Timestamp Request Remote Date Disclosure
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WPS Office installs and changes default PDF viewer to itself without admin privileges on Windows
How is it possible that WPS Office installs itself in Windows by clicking an online link without any elevation (no administrator privileges), and changes default viewer for .pdf files? Also it cannot be installed WITHOUT elevation. Why?
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crowdstrike causing Windows Server boot loops and solutions not working 2026
We are trying to find the root cause and solution outside of wiping the C: Drive OS clean.
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managing checkpoints
Where do you manage checkpoints(snapshots) for a vm?
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How do I license VMs on non-Hyper-V hypervisors with OEM?
What is the correct process to license virtual machines with OEM licenses on a non-Hyper-V hypervisor, such as VMware and Morpheus VM Essentials?
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In-Place Upgrade from MS Windows Server 2022 to Server 2025 Standard is failing
I am trying to perform an in-place upgrade of my Windows Server 2022 to Server 2025 and the install is failing. It appears to be a license issue but I'm not versed to verify. I am upgrading to Standard edition although I have selected the version with…
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DC2025-SERVER
Hello, I have a Domain Controller windows server 2025 24H2 that when i try to log in with domain admin credentias it says password is wrong .Due to the fact that i have another 5 DC controller in different areas i can log in with the credentials in…
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Malware Sandbox
Our business analysts frequently receive unverified financial spreadsheets and zip files from external vendors, and our email filter doesn't catch everything. Instead of having them open these files on their live desktops, I want to train them to use the…
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The Diagnostic Service Host service failed to start due to the following error:
Hi Guys, We have been receiving the Event ID 7000 alert on a Windows Server every day. I have checked everything, and it appears to be working correctly. I also did some research but couldn't find a proper solution. Has anyone experienced a similar…
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Office Standard 2019 MAK Activation Failure (0x80072F8F) in Restricted Enterprise Environment
Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am troubleshooting a Microsoft Office Standard 2019 MAK activation issue and would like to request technical guidance regarding the required network connectivity for Office activation and license…
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Implementing Cloud Kerberos Trust with Multiple On-premises AD Forests
I have a question about setting up Cloud Kerberos trust in an environment with multiple on-premises Active Directory (AD) forests that are configured with domain trusts between them. Is it sufficient to configure Cloud Kerberos trust for only one…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
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Urgent Assistance Required – Unable to Access Microsoft Admin Portal Due to Lost Authenticator
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am experiencing an issue accessing the Microsoft Admin Center (https://admin.microsoft.com/#/homepage) to manage and verify my licenses. I have the correct admin credentials for @xxxxxxx.onmicrosoft.com and can sign in…
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Cant install RDS CALs obtained through MPSA license agreement
Trying to install RDS User CALs on Server 2019 using licenses purchased through our MPSA agreement, but there doesn't seem to be an option for MPSA agreement: If I choose "other", it allows me to enter the agreement number: …
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Windows Storage Space Direct
Hello, If I read some articles and videos about Storage Space Direct, we can combine all local storages into one storage with redundancy (mirror & parity). So if from redundancy can be achieve from storage space side, it still needed we create raid…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Storage high availability | Virtualization and Hyper-V
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Window server screen in blank and black post trying to connect using RDP
Window server screen in blank and black post trying to connect using RDP