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How do I emulate the extraction of cleartext passwords for the Scheduled Task LogonType password misconfigurations?

Microsoft Recommendation for configuration of Scheduled Task is "In the new task, if the Task Content: XML contains <LogonType>Password</LogonType> value, trigger an alert. In this case, the password for the account that will be used to…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,006 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.
2,986 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,546 questions
asked 2025-01-27T10:46:32.81+00:00
FN LN 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How do I emulate the extraction of cleartext passwords for the Scheduled Task LogonType password misconfigurations?

Microsoft Recommendation for configuration of Scheduled Task is "In the new task, if the Task Content: XML contains <LogonType>Password</LogonType> value, trigger an alert. In this case, the password for the account that will be used to…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,006 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.
2,986 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,546 questions
asked 2025-01-27T10:39:11.5866667+00:00
FN LN 0 Reputation points
0 answers

I am unable to update email on ESI portal which is causing me lot of issue for taking exam.

Unable to change my email address on ESI portal which is causing authentication issue for me while taking the system test prior to taking my certification exam. I just have to keep postponing my exam.

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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-27T08:37:02.3166667+00:00
M Abbas 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Unable to merge personal and company account on learn portal.

I have already registered for SC-900 exam however when trying to do a system test , getting error messages "Invalid Pearson VUE Browser lock startup Position(s)". I have booked this exam via the Microsoft ESI portal using my company…

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
7,813 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-27T08:28:41.5766667+00:00
M Abbas 0 Reputation points
1 answer

ADMINISTRATION PROBLEM

So my mother originally set up an account on my computer which gives her administration. There are some applications I can't download or delete without permission, but the problem is: She forgot the password to it, and she said she can't reset it. I…

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.
2,986 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
460 questions
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,194 questions
asked 2025-01-18T07:16:02.73+00:00
Caiden M 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-26T15:08:34.1833333+00:00
Marcin Policht 32,660 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to get RelaxMinimumPasswordLengthLimits GPO setting to show on DC

I have all Windows 10 21H1 clients and I have 2 Domain Controllers, 2016 and 2019. I have downloaded the latest GPO Templates for the 21H1 update and added those to my central store, but I cannot see the setting for…

Windows
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.
5,742 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,603 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2022-09-30T19:50:21.403+00:00
David Hood 41 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-24T18:08:15.6366667+00:00
Barry Summit 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to open ports on Windows 10

I have set up rules to open ports 80, 500, 19284 on the Windows firewall. I have set up rules for UDP and TCP, however, I am unable to access the ports using the Telnet 127.0.0.1 command. I get the can't open port message. When I disable the firewall…

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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-24T02:43:16.1966667+00:00
Ron Walker 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-01-24T13:16:36.47+00:00
Ron Walker 20 Reputation points
2 answers

System Protection turned on, but won't save restore points on OS drive

I'm running Windows 10 Pro on a Dell T7910 Workstation housing 8 drives. I have System protection enabled on all of the drives with max usage set to 20% on each drive. I am able to create shadow copies on all of the drives EXCEPT the OS drive. Obviously,…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,960 questions
Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
123 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-15T01:07:13.2433333+00:00
Tony Morris 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-23T23:42:24.8466667+00:00
Tony Morris 0 Reputation points
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I am having trouble signing in to my work outlook account. I am not getting the notifications on my Authenticator app. What should I do. Reset my accounts?

When I go to Outlook I have to send a security code to my Authenticator to sign in. My problem is that when u get the code my Authenticator app is not responding. I’ve also had this problem when Microsoft sends me verification via email but I never get…

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
7,813 questions
Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
4,360 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-22T17:22:02.1566667+00:00
jackson crapps 10 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-23T08:00:13.1766667+00:00
VHelp 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Registry under HKEY LOCAL_MACHINE is not working

I needed to give administration previligiles for c:\tensor\bin\startup.exe to all users in the windows machine. For that, I needed to create registry key following path. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows…

Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
484 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-20T11:17:02.5266667+00:00
Nethi, Yaswanth 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-22T09:22:21.7933333+00:00
Hania Lian 20,916 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Microsoft Defender VPN - can I choose a location

I have just started using Defender VPN and now can't view TV programme on my iPad or computer - is there a way to choose location? Otherwise I will have to remove it

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
5,568 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.
2,381 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-19T14:28:04.3433333+00:00
Sally Cox 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-21T17:35:52.3133333+00:00
VarunTha 11,555 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
12 answers

You can’t access this shared folder because your organization’s security policies block unauthenticated guest access

Hi Sir i have two PCs: PC-A: Windows 10 1909 PC-B: Windows 7 (have a shared folder) everything working well when PC-A is Windows 10 1803, after upgrade to 1909, i will get below error when accessing PC-B shared folder "You can’t…

Windows
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.
5,742 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.
2,381 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2020-08-05T05:51:36.057+00:00
Ray Huang 11 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-21T13:14:54.97+00:00
Drex Franco 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Abc.exe need to run administrative privilege for all users in the windows machine.

While installing the build in windows10 the abc.exe will be copied to c:\folder\bin and shortcut on desktop. That exe needs the administrative privilege means by double click it need to run in administrator. Is there any way to give admin access for…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,006 questions
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
484 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-20T12:25:41.3466667+00:00
Nethi, Yaswanth 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-20T12:55:40.08+00:00
Nethi, Yaswanth 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Disable Virtualization-Based Security Without Disabling Hyper-V

I am currently trying to run Hyper-V without virtualization-based security enabled, and I have encountered some problems. My first attempt at doing this involved enabling the "Virtual Machine Platform" feature, and setting some of the…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,800 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,960 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2021-01-26T02:45:43.92+00:00
s.exe 11 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-01-20T00:18:42.8366667+00:00
David 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Program Requirements - Microsoft Trusted Root Program (EV code signing)

Hi there, I have questions regarding the EV code signing and MS's root program. In the following link https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/trusted-root/program-requirements in 3.D.3 it says that at the beginning of August 2024, all EV Code Signing…

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.
2,986 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.
1,890 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
460 questions
asked 2024-07-30T01:08:54.5933333+00:00
Sophia Kim 10 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-17T19:01:47.9366667+00:00
JLS-5820 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft XDR (Defender) - DeviceEvents - ShellLinkCreateFileEvent

Hi everyone, I've been trying to create a hunting query in the Defender portal to identify when a malicious .lnk file is created. I noticed that an interesting event to detect and analyze this is "DeviceEvents --> ShellLinkCreateFileEvent",…

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.
2,986 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.
1,890 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,472 questions
asked 2024-12-19T18:02:05.2466667+00:00
viri4to 10 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-17T13:22:07.49+00:00
viri4to 10 Reputation points
1 answer

why is my defender vpn shutting off when I close the lid of my laptop

As a recent victim of fraud, one of the things I decided to do is add vpn to my ms defender app. What i found is the vpn does not stay connected when I close my laptop cover. I find that I must initiate it every time I use the laptop. What can I do to…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
5,568 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,006 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
41,650 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.
2,986 questions
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Training
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Training
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: A Microsoft unified security platform for preventative protection, postbreach detection, and automated investigation and response. Previously known as Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection.Training: Instruction to develop new skills.
20 questions
asked 2025-01-15T20:47:11.9266667+00:00
David Roy 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-17T03:18:25.04+00:00
Sumit 671 Reputation points
1 answer

How can we Block the StickyNotes through GPO ? So that user won't be able to access this.

Need to Block the StickyNotes App on windows 10 Pro Client Machine from GPO from Window Server 2019. I Tried the below mentioned steps, but didn't work. Can any one help me out?

Microsoft Identity Manager
Microsoft Identity Manager
A family of Microsoft products that manage a user's digital identity using identity synchronization, certificate management, and user provisioning.
743 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,603 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-13T09:16:25.64+00:00
paritosh kumar 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-16T15:35:08.0466667+00:00
ChhaviKalra 310 Reputation points
2 answers

My website has been deemed unsafe by Windows Defender. How do I clear this mistake so my clients can access it?

Please help. My website: <Removed> is being blocked by windows defender. Some potential clients and users see an error message (attached) that blocks them from going to my page saying my site has been reported for phishing. It's been cleared and…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,006 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.
2,986 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.
1,890 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,546 questions
asked 2024-03-03T19:00:18.1966667+00:00
Amanda Carroll 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-15T10:54:52.26+00:00
SN 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Secure RDP/IPSec using connection security rules in Windows Defender

I am trying to configure RDP to use IPSec. I have configured two connection security rules for TCP and UPD, requiring authentication for inbound and requesting outbound connections. Authentication method is computer kerberos5. From there I am using a GPO…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,689 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.
2,986 questions
asked 2025-01-10T15:17:31.36+00:00
Don Wesolowicz 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-14T15:26:08.67+00:00
Don Wesolowicz 0 Reputation points