3,005 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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tasklist.exe error acces denied

Hello, I activated ssh on Windows 10, when I connect with the admin authorized user, tasklist works without any problems. But when I connect with a limited user, I get an error access denied. But when I go to the computer and log in with a limited user,…

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-19T21:04:13.82+00:00
ILHAN YILDIZ 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-20T07:22:46.0433333+00:00
ILHAN YILDIZ 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Cannot re-enable Bitlocker after formatting external drive

Had BL running on an external drive. I had to format the drive because it was acting up and now I can no longer get BL to run. I get a message that refers to "bands not being enumerated." Cannot get it to encrypt again with BL .Lots of…

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-18T15:40:21.7166667+00:00
WE 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-18T15:49:29.3533333+00:00
Hari Babu Vattepally 1,720 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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shortcuts when typing in outlook emails

for example: ty=thank you. tysm = thank you so much

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-03T12:52:51.0466667+00:00
Belinda Usmar 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-17T21:22:11.76+00:00
Reza-Ameri 17,031 Reputation points
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Ssd My pny does not accept formatting

I have a problem. I formatted my SSD because I installed Windows on it and a problem occurred when I downloaded the latest update. When I wanted to install Windows again, it did not want to format. So I used the HDD to enter Windows and downloaded the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,078 questions
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.
5,816 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,730 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.
1,965 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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-12T19:10:59.6666667+00:00
adil hiro 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-14T07:42:55.3266667+00:00
Ian Xue - MSFT 39,626 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Missing User Certificates from windows 11 and windows 10 laptops.

Hi, We are facing strange issue. Starting February 7, 2025 we have few users who could not connect to VPN. We use user certificates through our PKI and when checked our issuing certificate authority we could see certificate there but it was missing from…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,078 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,899 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.
3,005 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,798 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
5,569 questions
asked 2025-02-11T01:34:06.6166667+00:00
Mohsauga 40 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-13T02:28:55.9533333+00:00
Crystal-MSFT 52,216 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool - What does the "Dataflow order" field do?

Hello! As stated in the subject line, what does the "Dataflow order" field do in the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool? See the attached picture.

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-12T10:37:05.6266667+00:00
Tyler Joseph Huffman 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-12T20:23:41.82+00:00
Anish Ahmed 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Cant switch back to local account

Imposible to switch back to local account. Since that option is not visible in account menu. Why? And how can I solve it?

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2021-03-01T14:30:28.767+00:00
Stefan Mattsson 11 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-12T18:39:33.0333333+00:00
Leonardo Danza 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Connecting to Win11 share using Microsoft ID

I am attempting to connect to a Win11 laptop from another on the same, private network. File and printer sharing are on. When I set up this new laptop, I decided to use my Microsoft ID instead of a local account. Now I cannot connect to shared…

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.
2,386 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.
3,005 questions
asked 2021-11-16T17:41:09.89+00:00
DavidPendleton-7654 26 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-12T05:13:12.9933333+00:00
Michael Paxton 0 Reputation points
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What and where is my verification code

How can I get verification code

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2023-03-21T21:51:08.95+00:00
Paul Franklin 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-11T00:55:12.73+00:00
Roxy Musat 0 Reputation points
2 answers

This setting is managed by your administrator windows security

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/antimalware-service-executable-eats-memory/2023347e-75b0-4fc3-a829-d83c56041aca?rtAction=1738911939008&page=1 started from there, now I just want to be able to change…

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-07T07:30:00.45+00:00
Alana Perry 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-10T08:30:20.4733333+00:00
Alana Perry 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bitlocker control in Windows RT 8.1

Hi, I'm trying to disable bitlocker on a surface tablet running windows RT 8.1 There is no option in Control Panel except to backup you recovery key. 'manage-bde -status' shows that the drive is unlocked and protection status is on. 'manage-bde -off'…

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.
3,005 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,798 questions
asked 2025-02-02T17:16:44.88+00:00
Steve Richardson 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-09T04:26:26.8266667+00:00
Steve Richardson 20 Reputation points
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.
5,816 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.
2,386 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.
3,005 questions
asked 2020-08-05T05:51:36.057+00:00
Ray Huang 11 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-08T18:41:46.9833333+00:00
Ivan Slišković 0 Reputation points
3 answers

When a Computer slows down?

Need to know what questions are important to solve a problem of a slow down computer with windows 10

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,078 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.
2,386 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.
3,005 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
251 questions
asked 2024-09-08T00:49:05.1433333+00:00
How do I configure Windows Firewall in Workstation 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-08T17:39:25.7633333+00:00
Computer Guide Online 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Using gMSA for replacing the Task Scheduler service account?

What steps should I follow to change the current Task Scheduler service account from using the regular AD Account in the format of CORP\service.account to a gMSA? When I try to change it manually by double-clicking on the task, it prompts for the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,899 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.
3,005 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.
1,902 questions
asked 2024-07-17T07:06:45.8466667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 5,691 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-02-07T08:19:15.54+00:00
Mukesh Agarwal 30 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

The benefits in setting 'Password expiration policy' to 'Set passwords to never expire (recommended)'?

What will be the safeguard or the additional safety control we must deploy when setting the user password never to expired? Because I have seen multiple recommendations from the below sources advising to set the password to never expired. CISA:…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,899 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.
3,005 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.
1,902 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
23,327 questions
asked 2025-02-06T13:01:28.3566667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 5,691 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-07T01:06:11.0233333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 5,691 Reputation points
0 answers

Whats goin on?

<Event xmlns="__http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event__"> <System>   <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-Auditing" Guid="{54849625-5478-4994-a5ba-3e3b0328c30d}" />  …

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.
8,104 questions
Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center
A suite of Microsoft systems management products that offer solutions for managing datacenter resources, private clouds, and client devices.
1,076 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.
3,005 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,798 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
251 questions
asked 2024-12-30T13:57:06.6066667+00:00
Sherwin pillai 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-06T07:06:38.7533333+00:00
Shanmugesh D 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Hi we got an error .msi file is missing while installing a security update on SQL 2016 SP3 , Just wanted to know if we can use FixMissingMSI tool to fix this issue.Just wanted to check if this is recommended by Microsoft

Hi we got an error .msi file is missing while installing a security update on SQL 2016 SP3 , Just wanted to know if we can use FixMissingMSI tool to fix this issue.Just wanted to check if this is recommended by Microsoft. As we are downloading the setup…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
14,490 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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-05T11:20:30.2933333+00:00
Amit Joshi 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-06T02:00:26.41+00:00
LiHongMSFT-4306 30,826 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 10/11 VPN From RDP Session Kills Remote Desktop

I'm hoping someone else out there has seen this and may have some insight regarding a fix. In my environment, we have certain networks that only specific machines are permitted to VPN to. With so many people working from home, some WFH users will VPN…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,078 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,726 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.
3,005 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,798 questions
asked 2023-02-09T00:21:48.0566667+00:00
Andy 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-05T17:31:01.2966667+00:00
Chuck Hitchcock 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Bitlocker encryption hangs windows 10

Some time ago I started the Bitlocker encryption, but it not succeed, but stucks at 76,2% on the C: drive. As I wanted to reset the Computer it does not work because of that. Reseting the TPM havn`t helped either. What can I do to either reset the PC…

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2021-08-07T09:38:23.693+00:00
Marcel K 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2025-02-05T13:24:40.74+00:00
Shishir Gupta 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Applocker rules

Using Applocker rules with Publisher conditions. These conditions are based on digitally signed files (exe files). The signatures are timestamped (countersigned) within the codesigning certificates validity time. When this is done correctly, all works…

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.
3,005 questions
asked 2025-02-05T12:29:36.6166667+00:00
EuroEager2008 171 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-05T12:33:58.0066667+00:00
Marcin Policht 36,360 Reputation points MVP