2,992 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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Block installation of unknown USB storage devices

Looking for effective way to block unknown disk-on-keys and other USB storage devices. I used pair of Group Policy: Prevent Installation of devices not described by other policy settings Allow installation of devices using drivers that match these device…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,023 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,838 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.
2,992 questions
asked 2025-02-01T16:53:46.0733333+00:00
Arkady Karasin 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-01T20:55:44.6166667+00:00
Marcin Policht 33,375 Reputation points MVP
0 answers

Cambio de mi correo de seguridad para restablecer un equipo dañado

Se me daño mi PC tengo mi cuenta de correo y password pero el correo de seguridad es obsoleto y no puedo restablecer mi equipo. No puedo esperar 30 días a qué lo cambien.

Outlook Management
Outlook Management
Outlook: A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
5,438 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.
2,992 questions
asked 2025-02-01T17:56:37.3933333+00:00
Hernán T 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Using C++, I want to remove (not deny) Write permission alone from a user trustee with Full Control permission in Windows NTFS Folder.

I want to implement a C++ program that removes the "Write" permission alone for a user trustee with "Full Control" permission over a folder on a Windows NTFS drive. I tried to use the SetEntriesInAcl() function from the aclapi.h…

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.
5,758 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,718 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,837 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.
2,992 questions
asked 2025-01-31T07:07:53.5766667+00:00
Praveenkumar S 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-02-01T11:43:28.15+00:00
Praveenkumar S 20 Reputation points
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the user canceled the authentication prompt to a remote server

We have 4 computers that save all our information on 1 computer that was call a server. There is only an excel file and a Sage file that we save on the server. This is so everyone can access the files and share them. The Server runs on Windows 10, the…

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.
2,384 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.
810 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.
2,992 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,609 questions
asked 2025-01-30T18:44:49.25+00:00
Kent MacLeod 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-01-31T13:56:42.7266667+00:00
Daisy Zhou 28,561 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Prevent Administrators from adding Exclusions in Windows Defender

Prevent Administrators from adding Exclusions in Windows Defender. This will need to be implemented across all Windows Server Operating Systems (different versions.) Even an administrator should not be able to update the Windows Defender exclusions.

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.
2,992 questions
asked 2024-04-02T18:40:43.18+00:00
Carlo Du Plessis 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-30T09:17:27.5866667+00:00
AKH 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How do i limit Windows Defender CPU usage or set an Affinity Limit

My system is not allowing me to set CPU Usage or an Affinity Limit for Windows Defender (msmpeng.exe). It is using all my PC resources for almost an hour every time the PC is started.

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.
5,625 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,023 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.
2,992 questions
asked 2025-01-22T17:54:17.5533333+00:00
Bo Zilla Leonard 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-29T16:11:41.26+00:00
Bo Zilla Leonard 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to intercept the use of an A1 certificate in a C# desktop application

I am developing a business application that manages the company's certificates for security purposes. However, I was asked to add an extra layer of security due to some internal issues. To address this, it was requested that, before the certificate is…

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.
5,758 questions
.NET
.NET
Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.
4,083 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
11,264 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.
2,992 questions
asked 2025-01-28T19:45:13.0066667+00:00
Yuri Augusto Da Costa 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-29T02:08:18.99+00:00
Jiale Xue - MSFT 48,861 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter only works if I disable firewall

Hi, The latest Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter 4K will only connect successfully to my laptop (Dell Latitude) if I disable the Windows Firewall. I've ensured the necessary rules have been enabled in all the firewall profiles. (Pub/Priv/Dom) …

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.
2,992 questions
asked 2022-11-24T20:51:08.91+00:00
Joseph White 6 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-28T18:39:52.7+00:00
Danny Burk 0 Reputation points
0 answers

sécurité windows carte à puce : l'opération nécessite une autre carte à puce

bonjour j'ai deux lecteurs HID omnikey 3121, un avec la carte professionnel qui est reconnu , l'autre n'est pas reconnu pour le partage de document via le DMP par exemple j'ai testé plusieurs lecteurs omnikey, plusieurs ports du pc, sans resultat si je…

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.
2,992 questions
asked 2025-01-28T09:51:14.3433333+00:00
Jérôme Lep 0 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.
5,625 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,023 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
41,754 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.
2,992 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
commented 2025-01-28T07:08:05.8766667+00:00
Catherine Kyalo 670 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
20 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Format Bitlocker encrypted disk without key

I have a SSD disk bitlocker encrypted, but i don't know the key. I don't want to recover any data, i just want to format it, but it doesn't allow to format. Can anyone help?

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.
2,992 questions
asked 2021-04-14T10:05:11.04+00:00
Pedro Alves 96 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-27T20:35:14.84+00:00
Trevor Harris 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.
12,023 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.
2,992 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,609 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.
2,992 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.
7,880 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.
2,992 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.
2,992 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 33,375 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.
5,758 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,624 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.
2,992 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.
2,992 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.
2,992 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
1 answer

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.
7,880 questions
Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
4,391 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.
2,992 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.
2,992 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 21,161 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor