Windows 11 Kiosk Mode File explorer restrictions
Im trying to restrict access to just the downloads folder on a kiosk machine using the .XML config I cant seem to get this to work with windows 11 it previosly worked with Windows 10, rs5:FileExplorerNamespaceRestrictions …
What is the difference between protection status and lock status in BitLocker
We are an MSP Auditing our managed systems and using the manage-bde -status c: powershell command to find key information. We get that the system is encrypted but not sure what the difference is between Protection Status and Lock Status and I'm not…

Windows Network credentials not accepted
I try to connect my Windows11 laptop to my Windows11 desktop. All advanced network and sharing settings are set to the same values on both computers (network discovery ON, password protection OFF, file sharing set, etc...) . The connection works fine…
MS Money on Win 11 uses a tiny font size that is unsustainable with my old eyes
I succumbed to the doom warnings about my Lenovo not being compatible with Win 11 and bought a new HP on Win 11. One of the primary apps I use is MS Money. Yes, I know it's been sunset for over a decade, but it's a really good app. MS Money has no…
Ntdll.dll causing application crash
hi i need help with this error. When I'm playing games it would often crash within 5-15 minutes. Not just one game, most of them. I tried the fixes provided from the internet like the "Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" prompt in cmd,…
Windows 11 connecting to Active Directory via Cisco AnyConnect
I'm going to start with the question here and if I need to move this elsewhere, I can. We have just started deploying Windows 11. We have a couple of users that it is working well for, however, just this week two new computers were unable to access…
How can I disable the Microsoft Store Python App Execution Alias and delete the %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\WindowsApps\python*.exe from System and every current and new user?
I am currently provisioning Windows 11 VMs and installing python on them, but when new users attempt to use python in Powershell, they are redirected to the Microsoft Store because of the default Windows App Execution Alias and the python*.exe symlinks…
Password help
The computer made me reset my password so I do, now I forget it! How do I change it if I can’t get into my computer?? Please! So much stuff is in it
After windows 11 update I have RDC / RDP problems: Connection lost every 2 minute
I think the KB5050094 update is causing the problem. I uninstalled it and it was working, I had to pause windows updates. I am now using the Microsoft Remote Desktop app (from the Microsoft app) but it is not able to print. I am having a lot of trouble…
How to deploy 24H2 on VMware without corrupting first user's profile?
It has been found that that Windows 11 24H2 has a corrupted user profile of the first user logging in post-VMware Guest Customization. The issue is not found in 23H2, so something has changed on the Microsoft side. I see other issues pointing to…
Cannot enable System Restore- possible VSS problem?
I'm having issues uninstalling and installing apps with Windows Installer and I've also seen Volume Shadow Copy errors in the Event viewer and I believe these are related. I tried installing Gigabyte RGB Fusion after downloading the latest version, and…
How can you remove MS Teams for personal use of a Windows 11 Device and ensure it is completely removed even when a new user signs in on the same device
Hi, We are migrating our devices to Windows 11 and I am currently working on creating a base image to be created before deploying the devices out to the Users. We have installed the "New Teams" for work or school however, I am facing an issue…
Too many family devices at home to update continuously👩💻
Hi, please can you provide me, as a home user, with a solution to keep my family devices up to date, but without doing it manually. Windows updates Drivers updates MS Store updates WinGet updates Office 365 updates Edge Updates SFC uggh Its…


Microsoft Entra Hybrid Join (Azure Hybrid Join) error - 0x80072f78
Hello, So I got through multiple things and I would like to know if someone has any idea what to do here. I'm trying to join devices into tenant as hybrid joined, to deploy Windows Hello for Business. We're using Microsoft Entra Connect after recent…
How do I install Windows now that Microsoft is not allowing local accounts?
Currently any new installs for Windows 11 are not able to finish setup process because of several issues caused by changes to install process implemented by Microsoft. On a fresh installation, setup does not allow me to use a personal account after…
OneDrive Shared Folders no longer functioning in Windows File Explorer
I access my work files via a Shared Folder in OneDrive. Previously, I was able to access and interact with the shared folder within my Windows File Explorer. About 2 weeks ago, the shared drive in my File Explorer started malfunctioning. Now when I click…
How do I enable Windows 11's Virtual Desktop feature and manage multiple desktops?
Enabling Virtual Desktops: How do I enable and access the Virtual Desktop feature in Windows 11? Is it activated by default, or do I need to enable it through Settings or Task View? Creating New Virtual Desktops: What are the precise steps for…
Error ID 5719 when start OR restart NETLOGON service on W11 24H2
This error appears only on W11 24H2 in Event log: "ID 5719 This computer was not able to set up a secure session with a domain controller in domain <Our company> due to the following: An internal error occurred." This error does not…
RDP connection immediately gets stuck at blurry login screen
Hi, I have newly reinstalled 2 windows 11 devices, and I am trying to connect one from the other. So I enabled RDP, and when I run the .rdp file that I was using before (also a new one with default settings), the connection establishes fine, but…
How to redirect the serial port between 2 Windows 11
Hi I want to redirect the serial port between 2 Windows 11 Pro. I have disabled in Groups Policy "Do not allow COM port redirection option" in both VMs and I have used Remote Desktop Connection client with Ports enabled in Local devices.…

