1,890 questions with Windows Server Security tags

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Server 2022 Eval - IIS TLS Session Resumption

I have read through many forums and the process as I understand it is this -> create DWORD key under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HTTP\Parameters named EnableSslSessionTicket with value 1 -> create session ticket key…

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 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
asked 2023-12-22T00:49:33.7433333+00:00
Kimbo Slice 5 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-26T18:24:17.2966667+00:00
Kimbo Slice 5 Reputation points
10 answers

Who to contact at microsoft to report malicious activity

We are seeing attacks on our Azure hosted website coming from ip addresses in China and Singapore. It looks like an automated vulnerability scanner. It has been going on for a couple of days. They seem to be enumerating our various sub domains. How do I…

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
asked 2023-06-29T02:34:49.5+00:00
bob 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-25T20:14:24.8433333+00:00
Devin 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows Defender Firewall Remote Management not working after upgrading to Server 2025

Windows Defender Firewall no longer allows remote management after upgrading to Windows Server 2025 (Server Core edition) on any system. It was working on Windows Server 2022 before the upgrade. I'm receiving the error below. All the suggestions do…

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.
5,743 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
asked 2025-01-24T19:00:16.1633333+00:00
Michael Hlavinka 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows passwords salting

Dear Team, I would like to know whether the windows passwords are slated or not and how windows machines (client or server) stores the passwords in the database and where it is stored (work group computers and domain joined computers). Regards, Mowlee

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,007 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 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
asked 2024-06-24T13:53:38.19+00:00
P Mowleeswaran 25 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-24T18:08:12.89+00:00
Bavo Bostoen 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Cannot access compliance docs from the Security Trust Portal--sign in doesn't work

I want to download a SOC2 compliance report from the Security Trust Portal. Every time I try, a window pops open asking me to sign in to my account. When I click to sign in, I get recycled back to the same page without signing in. How can I get…

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
asked 2025-01-23T14:07:38.19+00:00
Matthew Brewer 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-24T05:05:01.0666667+00:00
Robert Rathbun 155 Reputation points
1 answer

Mapped drives don't work when I login to my windows with Hello PIN

Dear Sir/Mdm, I am using windows 11 and I cannot access my network shared drive or mapped drives when using Pin to login to my windows but when I use Windows account password no issue to access my network shared drive.

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.
10,547 questions
asked 2025-01-23T03:48:58.6966667+00:00
Vincent Chung Khui Pin 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-23T06:53:38.4633333+00:00
Karlie Weng 19,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Windows Server 2008R2 cannot renew certificates in windows server 2016

Currently I have a set of Windows Server 2016 AD and ca servers, but there are also many old Windows Server 2008R2 and windwos Server 2016. All intercommunication in the whole environment But now my windows server 2008 R2 and windows server 2012…

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
asked 2022-07-21T15:45:49.02+00:00
伟 韦 6 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-23T05:24:54.23+00:00
Geoff McKenzie 315 Reputation points
3 answers

How to disable MFA for a single user

How can I disable MFA for a single user in Azure

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
asked 2023-09-26T23:34:42.9666667+00:00
COTM admin 15 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-22T13:21:23.8633333+00:00
Nguyen Viet Linh 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Blank windows security

I have trouble connecting to university wifi and it state "needed action". So I tried to reset my laptop and choose option keep my files only. When the process done, I tried to connect to the university wifi but the same problem occur. When I…

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 Server Setup
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
262 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.
10,547 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.
5,609 questions
asked 2025-01-21T02:30:31.6433333+00:00
MUHAMMAD SAID BIN MOHD RIDUAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-22T08:16:27.0833333+00:00
Daisy Zhou 28,391 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Windows Hello limit the creation of multiple passkeys for the same account

Some time ago I was able to use the windows hello authenticator to create multiple passkeys for the same account. The passkey settings panel can display these multiple passkeys. However, now creating a new passkey for the same account will overwrite the…

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.
7,818 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
asked 2025-01-21T01:30:27.9666667+00:00
Theodore Zhou 40 Reputation points
6 answers

+92 country code not supported

Hi microsoft support i am unable to add my number for Two step verification against my microsoft ID

Azure Information Protection
Azure Information Protection
An Azure service that is used to control and help secure email, documents, and sensitive data that are shared outside the company.
555 questions
Azure Microsoft Genomics
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,007 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.
808 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
asked 2023-04-16T15:07:25.94+00:00
Muhammad Gul Iqbal 25 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-20T15:20:33.91+00:00
M. Danyal Kayani 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Is there a replacement for MSXML4.0 SP3.msi file?

I need the deprecated MSXML4.0SP3.msi file for a specific application, but it is no longer available. MSXML4.0SP3.exe, which I considered as an alternative, is not working as it should. Please confirm if there is a recommended replacement or alternative…

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.
5,743 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
asked 2025-01-15T03:15:12.8433333+00:00
Deevena Bezzam 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-20T06:09:41.19+00:00
Deevena Bezzam 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Is there a way to force a windows server to use TLS 1.2 or greater when communicating with Azure arc agent

We are trying to make sure our servers utilize TLS 1.2 or greater when communicating to azure arc (agent.) They can still use TLS<1.2 for other things but with arc agent always use 1.2 or higher. What is the best way to accomplish this at…

Azure Arc
Azure Arc
A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.
469 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
asked 2025-01-15T22:46:58.85+00:00
Matthew K Johnson 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-20T01:28:28.3766667+00:00
Rahul Podila 1,395 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

User Client Access License (CAL)

Hi community, I have purchased Microsoft Windows Server 2025 - 1 User Client Access License (CAL) With SKU: DG7GMGF0PWHT-0002 and i want to know is it possible to install it on Windows server 2022 datacenter and if it possible i want to know the way by…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 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 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 Licensing
Windows Licensing
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.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
129 questions
asked 2025-01-16T13:10:42.0633333+00:00
Eslam Omar 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-19T08:26:10.42+00:00
Eslam Omar 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 One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Vulnerabilities on 'Azure Stack HCI' Cluster nodes | Need help

Hi, We have a production Azure Stack HCI v22H2 platform that hosts customers’ critical workloads. We recently received vulnerability scan results for HCI nodes, showing the following vulnerabilities as security threats that we need to remediate…

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
asked 2024-12-31T10:33:43.6+00:00
PANKAJ VISHWAKARMA 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-17T16:29:13.04+00:00
VarunTha 11,555 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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.
1,473 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

SMTP Related issue on Windows Server 2022 Standard

In Windows Server 2022, standard SMTP-related issues happen. Like: mmc has detected an error in a snap-in. It is recommended that you shutdown and restart MMC. What is the solution for the same?

Windows Server Setup
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
262 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.
448 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
asked 2025-01-16T10:53:23.04+00:00
Manoj kumar Sahu 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-17T07:09:46.5533333+00:00
Geoff McKenzie 315 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Enforce the use of NTLMv2

Hi, If I want to enforce the use of NTLMv2 with the below GPO settings do I have to apply this to both the domain controller and the clients ? It seems like if I only apply this to the client then when I reboot the client I get the warning below.…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,822 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
asked 2022-09-27T18:28:40.727+00:00
Andreas 1,331 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-16T19:08:20.4833333+00:00
mahesh roja 0 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.
12,007 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.
10,547 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