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End of Life dates

Are you guys able to provide the End of Life dates for these OSs?: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 21H2 Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 Microsoft Windows 11 21H2 Microsoft Windows Server…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,911 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,611 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,286 questions
asked 2024-04-24T19:40:12.9466667+00:00
Jerry Prophete 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-27T19:04:34.3133333+00:00
tyrone franklin 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Is it advisable to use a domain controller as the witness server for the Database Availability Group in Exchange Server?

We have on-premise exchange server setup in windows server 2019 standard environment. Two for primary site and two for DR site with one Witness server (Domain Controller). Is it recommended to use DC as DAG witness or not. If not, how does it impact.…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,766 questions
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online: A Microsoft email and calendaring hosted service.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
4,658 questions
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
7,725 questions
asked 2024-12-05T10:56:12.1133333+00:00
Narayan Das Kohli 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-27T02:00:20.74+00:00
Jake Zhang-MSFT 7,850 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Client in Domain can't obtain IP address on 2nd NIC (connected to Internet Router)

Goal is to control one Client remotely (keeping the other 4 Clients away from internet). Initial Set Up (working for many years-nothing connected to internet): A) Windows Server 2019 set up as AD DS DNS IPv4 ip 10.0.0.101 subnet 255.255.255.0 gateway…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,654 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
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.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
798 questions
asked 2024-12-24T19:00:27.2366667+00:00
Modulus 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-27T01:52:47.2833333+00:00
Jing Zhou 7,675 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Query Windows Firewall

Hi All, I currently have Windows Firewall disabled in my environment, but I plan to enable it. If I enable Windows Firewall, what inbound and outbound traffic or ports are blocked or allowed by default?For example, let’s say I enable Windows Firewall on…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,874 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
558 questions
asked 2024-12-20T22:16:38.5333333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,756 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-27T01:48:44.0233333+00:00
Yanhong Liu 13,835 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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All text on the desktop, on the taskbar and Start Menu is gone from server 2019

All the text from windows server 2019 is gone. I am not able to do anything. I tried to open cmd and PowerShell, but I am not able to do anything because it's not showing anything. I also tried to open start but same issue.

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
8,177 questions
asked 2024-12-23T20:46:25.08+00:00
DeepakCONVERGYSCORPORATION-2792 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-26T18:55:31.62+00:00
DeepakCONVERGYSCORPORATION-2792 5 Reputation points
1 answer

Local administrator access enabled by group policy

Dear Team, We are trying to enable local administrator and password update for clients while using group policy but we couldn't able to update the password in local users and groups in the password option are not visible for your reference i have…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
asked 2024-12-26T11:42:01.48+00:00
yuva manikandan N 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-26T12:39:01.2766667+00:00
Marcin Policht 30,040 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

local administrator access enabled and password change using group policy

Hello all, We are trying to enable local administrator and update password in group policy but in local users and groups we couldn't able to update the password, the option provide but we can't able to update in windows server 2016 for your reference…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
asked 2024-12-26T12:10:24.8166667+00:00
yuva manikandan N 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-26T12:16:58.6333333+00:00
Marcin Policht 30,040 Reputation points MVP
0 answers

How do I fix Win32kfull sys?

The win32kfull.sys issue is often associated with Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on Windows. It generally points to problems with drivers, corrupt system files, or hardware issues. Below is a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot and resolve the…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,372 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,964 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,874 questions
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.
5,588 questions
asked 2024-12-26T11:55:18.8666667+00:00
Regina Krista 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Query on update manager

Hi All, We have our VMs provisioned in Azure, and we are using Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016. When we deploy a Windows Server, such as Windows Server 2022 or 2019 Datacenter edition, from the Azure Marketplace, we download CIS benchmark policies…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
Azure Update Manager
Azure Update Manager
An Azure service to centrally manages updates and compliance at scale.
329 questions
asked 2024-08-28T19:04:57.3533333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,756 Reputation points
accepted 2024-12-26T09:40:46.0133333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,756 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Server 2016 | KB5048671 is failed to install

Hello, KB5048671 is tried to install. But it fails to install with below message in cbs.log. This issue happening in many Windows Server 2016 servers. Please help on how to fix this. 2024-12-24 12:59:22, Error CSI 00000060@2024/12/24:11:59:22.490 (F)…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
asked 2024-12-25T11:36:52.4866667+00:00
Boopathi S 3,521 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-26T07:49:12.5+00:00
Daisy Zhou 26,946 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Migrate from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2025

Hello everyone, I have a question about migrating all data, including GPO, DNS, DHCP, user domain accounts, user home directories, and other folders and files, from an old server running Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2025. Windows Server 2025…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,611 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
437 questions
asked 2024-10-21T12:28:06.5033333+00:00
SeP 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-26T00:04:30.1733333+00:00
Orin Thomas 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers

Query on WSL

Hi, I want to install WSL on Windows Server 2019. I have checked the Microsoft documentation, but I am unclear since it mentions both WSL 1 and WSL 2. Which version should I choose? If I want to install WSL on a server without internet connectivity, is…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,874 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
558 questions
asked 2024-12-20T22:45:40.69+00:00
Rising Flight 4,756 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-12-25T13:37:48.76+00:00
Rising Flight 4,756 Reputation points
2 answers

unable to start the service

Hi All I am unable to log in to one of my Windows Server 2019 machines using domain credentials. I am receiving the following error: An attempt was made to log on, but the network logon service was not started. I tried starting the Netlogon and…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
445 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
558 questions
asked 2024-12-24T13:05:41.3266667+00:00
Roger Roger 6,671 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-25T07:41:46.06+00:00
Daisy Zhou 26,946 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers

the action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program

This problem occurred on windows server 2016. We want to know how to delete this folder and what programs let us not delete this folder?

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
asked 2020-12-25T07:14:13.59+00:00
standuhuajun 91 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-24T14:43:31.7133333+00:00
juni-1260 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Patch installation | The referenced assembly could not be found.

Hello, Below error appears when installing the KB5048671. C:\temp\KB5048671>Dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C:\temp\KB5048671\Windows10.0-KB5048671-x64.cab Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version: 10.0.14393.4169 Image Version:…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
asked 2024-12-17T15:35:13.8166667+00:00
Boopathi S 3,521 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-24T12:06:55.7466667+00:00
Boopathi S 3,521 Reputation points
1 answer

Disable resolving fe3cr.delivery.mp.microsoft.com dns on Windows Servers via Cloudflare DNS

On Windows server, how could we configure Windows Server 2019 and 2022 severs to stop using Cloudflare DNS (162.159.36.2) for resolving DNS queries for fe3cr.delivery.mp.microsoft.com, specifically for Windows Update.Currently, Windows OS servers are…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
asked 2024-12-20T06:41:25.36+00:00
velox 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-24T01:23:11.4766667+00:00
Jing Zhou 7,675 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Delete or Replace registry HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SIH\dns\data

On Windows Server, is there a way to configure Windows Server 2019 and 2022 severs to stop using Cloudflare DNS (162.159.36.2) for resolving DNS queries for fe3cr.delivery.mp.microsoft.com, specifically for Windows Update. Reg Path:…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
asked 2024-12-23T16:45:41.1266667+00:00
velox 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-12-23T22:43:23.25+00:00
velox 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to remediate CVE-2013-3900?

Hi, When Microsoft released the remediation steps for this vulnerability, the data type of registry value "EnableCertPaddingCheck" = 1 as REG_SZ and we set this value as "REG_SZ" across all computers. However, I can see that Microsoft…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
asked 2024-12-17T11:46:08.0566667+00:00
Dhanraj D 6 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-12-23T20:32:47.8733333+00:00
TP 100.9K Reputation points
1 answer

Server 2016 Essentials "Repair Anywhere Access" fails

Server 2016 Essentials "Repair Anywhere Access" fails, have been using *.remotewebaccess.com domain: "Your domain name cannot be resolved to the IP address for your server" and "Dynamic DNS cannot be updated."

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,548 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,654 questions
asked 2024-12-18T16:36:04.9466667+00:00
Tony Paletti 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-12-23T16:28:50.5866667+00:00
Tony Paletti 5 Reputation points
0 answers

SQL User Password Rotation in MBAM Platform

Hi all, I have a server with the MBAM platform installed, and the MBAM database resides on a SQL instance in another server. A password change for the SQL user is needed, but it is unclear where to update it in the MBAM platform and if it is necessary…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,849 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,486 questions
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.
5,588 questions
asked 2024-12-19T08:46:49.8033333+00:00
49885604 190 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-23T15:01:19.7266667+00:00
49885604 190 Reputation points