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Login of 1 account into WS 2022 results in enumerating all accounts' Groups? (ID 4798)

Hey all, • New AWS instance running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (21H2) Ran into a problem on a new server (AWS instance), running Windows Server 2022, where when I login (via Remote Desktop) as a user (Administrator, or otherwise), the login process…

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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,726 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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,726 questions
asked 2024-09-27T21:31:02.19+00:00
J_at_Adatasol 21 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T23:31:35.38+00:00
J_at_Adatasol 21 Reputation points
5 answers

Login of 1 account into WS 2022 results in enumerating all accounts' Groups? (ID 4798)

Hey all, • New AWS instance running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (21H2) Ran into a problem on a new server (AWS instance), running Windows Server 2022, where when I login (via Remote Desktop) as a user (Administrator, or otherwise), the login process…

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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,726 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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,726 questions
asked 2024-09-27T21:31:02.19+00:00
J_at_Adatasol 21 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T23:31:35.38+00:00
J_at_Adatasol 21 Reputation points
0 answers

Help with Kiosk Mode Setup - USB Access for Camera and Scale via RS232 Cable

Hello, I'm trying to set up a Windows device in kiosk mode, but I need it to maintain access to USB ports for a usb camera and a scale that is connected via USB to RS232 cable. I've attempted to use Hexnode to create a kiosk account, but this approach…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-13T23:05:35.0633333+00:00
Dylan Harper 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Get message (interactive windows station required) when trying to update of load printer drivers. windows 11

When trying to update printer drivers or load drivers from printer manufacture the message (interactive windows station required) appears, this happened after upgrading to windows 11. I have run all the DISM and sfc fault finding program no errors,…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-13T22:25:07.8033333+00:00
pete becker 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Tracert requests all timing out for one specific server

Hey, I was recommended this forum from the official microsoft forums - So I've been having this issue for about 6 months now since I moved to a new address and switched networks from Virgin Media to Sky. The issue is with major packet loss to a specific…

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.
844 questions
asked 2025-03-08T10:53:21.8566667+00:00
Kyle Grady 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-13T22:24:07.3166667+00:00
Geoff McKenzie 390 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 Pro - need very accurate time

guys - I have a surveillance workgroup computer with some 3rd party apps that use Windows time and hence I need the time to be accurate down to the second. Currently it's off by 2-3 seconds and gets in sync when I do a manual sync. I saw these…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-12T21:10:30.18+00:00
Jake Sokol 101 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-03-13T21:58:46.6866667+00:00
Darrell Gorter 2,391 Reputation points
1 answer

In Windows11 how can I search for files?

I have just installed Windows11 on my PC but cannot search files. The answer I get is: "No items match your search".

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-13T20:33:09.3566667+00:00
Enny Wunatall 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T21:48:00.76+00:00
Darrell Gorter 2,391 Reputation points
8 answers

Can't remove printers previously deployed by Group Policy Printer Deployment

Back in the good old days, before PrintNightmare patches in 4Q21, we pushed printers out by Group Policy Printer Deployment. (Clarifying: Not with Preferences, but with Policies, using the Print Management MSC.) At the site I'm working on now, they were…

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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Printing: Printer centralized deployment and management, scan and fax resources management, and document services
698 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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Printing: Printer centralized deployment and management, scan and fax resources management, and document services
698 questions
asked 2023-04-28T20:22:02.22+00:00
JRV 551 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-13T21:46:04.2266667+00:00
spug 51 Reputation points
8 answers

Can't remove printers previously deployed by Group Policy Printer Deployment

Back in the good old days, before PrintNightmare patches in 4Q21, we pushed printers out by Group Policy Printer Deployment. (Clarifying: Not with Preferences, but with Policies, using the Print Management MSC.) At the site I'm working on now, they were…

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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Printing: Printer centralized deployment and management, scan and fax resources management, and document services
698 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.
5,819 questions
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server Printing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Printing: Printer centralized deployment and management, scan and fax resources management, and document services
698 questions
asked 2023-04-28T20:22:02.22+00:00
JRV 551 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-13T21:46:04.2266667+00:00
spug 51 Reputation points
0 answers

Printer Error - 0x00000002 When Connecting to a Network Printer on a Laptop Running Windows 10

Getting an error message when trying to connect to a network printer: Printer Error - 0x00000002 The laptop is running Windows 10. Other users on the same Network are able to print, except for one. I've restarted the print spooler multiple times,…

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.
2,397 questions
asked 2025-03-13T21:29:09.7533333+00:00
Abihudi, Nathan 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-03-13T21:31:08.26+00:00
Abihudi, Nathan 0 Reputation points
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Recent issues for many of our users using Snipping Tool - not creating snip/damaged files, closing unexpectedly.

We have reports for several users about Snipping Tool not working properly beginning a couple of days ago and the number of reports continues to increase. Not seeing any discussions of known issues with the most recent update, but seems like likely…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-07T14:05:50.55+00:00
Shannan Shapiro 76 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-13T20:47:04.77+00:00
Shannan Shapiro 76 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bug in Windows File Explorer

I recently discovered a bug in Windows File Explorer. The "Paste" option does not appear when I right-click with the mouse on a folder. All the other options like copy, cut, share, rename, and delete are there. I have also selected "show…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-11T22:54:23.3333333+00:00
Trond Gunnar Raa 60 Reputation points
accepted 2025-03-13T20:41:46.6766667+00:00
Trond Gunnar Raa 60 Reputation points
3 answers

RDP constantly reconnecting

For months I have been using RDP by connecting into my customer's network to carry out some work. 5 days ago the RDP starting losing it's connection, and subsequently reconnecting successfully. Now it is so frequent that it is tough to use and I'm…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,740 questions
asked 2021-01-14T14:48:34.327+00:00
cs_cadguy 6 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-13T20:25:20.5466667+00:00
Will Stark 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

NETLOGON: Cannot change contents via share, but can locally

I'm a Domain Admin on my organisations domain and all DAs are having strange behaviour when trying to amend the contents on NETLOGON If I browse to \<domain>\NETLOGON and attempt to add or change a file, I get a message saying "You need…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,911 questions
asked 2022-10-13T11:49:06.35+00:00
Richard Keel 21 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T20:01:30.74+00:00
Boris Shaulov 0 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WIFI keeps disconnecting on my windows 11 PC

every time I log onto my pc, My internet connection is always off. and when I use the network trouble-shooter, it says There is something wrong with the Wi-Fi access point and my ethernet isn't plugged in. then my internet finally connected. But during…

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.
844 questions
asked 2024-07-02T16:30:57.7933333+00:00
Gamer gpyt 55 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T19:55:30.2933333+00:00
Ali Kiani 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to map a network drive to a PC with AzureAD credentials

We are trying to map a drive from one PC to another utilizing an AzureAD account. This AzureAD account is a member of the local administrators group on the PC we are trying to map the network drive to (C$, Admin$, etc). Everytime we try, it gives us a…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-12T17:52:45.45+00:00
Christopher Townsend 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-13T19:45:00.2066667+00:00
Christopher Townsend 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to setup TWO work accounts on one Windows 11 Pro machine

I want to use a new computer HP as our church computer to be used by two different people with different profiles. Can this be done in a clean and simple way?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-13T19:28:32.8533333+00:00
EFKAS Ft. Lewis - WA 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-13T19:33:05.1466667+00:00
EFKAS Ft. Lewis - WA 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

V2.1 rewrite.dll wrong version included in msi packages?

Hi, I was experiencing some issues with rewrite rules on a MS 2019 Server IIS 10.x today, and decided to uninstall and reinstall my V2.1 rewrite module to rule out any fault with my installed rewrite fileset, associated reg settings and related IIS…

Internet Information Services
asked 2025-03-07T21:54:57.1533333+00:00
tadpole 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-03-13T19:30:07.04+00:00
tadpole 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 2019/2022 Microsoft Defender Endpoint and Defender for Identity

Hi All, we have Microsoft defender for endpoint onboarded , if we need to deploy defender for identity do we need to install the MDI sensor or in windows 2019/2022 updated with latest patches we just need offboard and onboard again using MDE script. if…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,911 questions
asked 2025-03-13T09:54:08.3+00:00
Sukumaran, Pradeep (GRSB RPS) 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T19:10:26.68+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 706 Reputation points
1 answer

How do i permanently disable efficiency mode that the task managers put my applications in

I have a ryzen 7 78003xd with a 4070 super and the efficiency mode that window puts my applications (google chrome, spotify etc) is causing it to lag/hang/crash, please let me know how to disable it

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,062 questions
asked 2025-03-13T11:27:10.55+00:00
brandon toh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T19:08:11.3+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 706 Reputation points