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windows server 2022 updates fails on VM in OCI
hello, i provisioned a windows 2022 server VM in OCI for a pipeline project; it has connectivity via a proxy, but for windows updates i added a local group policy to add an url for download; this url is also used in other tenancies; the problem is that…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-05-11T17:41:37.1466667+00:00
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Adrian Neacsu
0
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commented 2026-05-12T09:57:42.13+00:00
Adrian Neacsu
0
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1 answer
Get-DnsServerResourceRecord returns phantom records when sub-domain name matches zone name
Product: Windows Server 2022 (or your version) Component: DnsServerPSProvider / DNS WMI Provider Steps to Reproduce: 1. Create AD-integrated zone "Ashok.test.com" 2. Create A record "ParentRecord" (1.1.1.1) at zone root 3. Create…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Other
asked 2026-05-12T09:55:33.2433333+00:00
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Ashok Dinakaran
0
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answered 2026-05-12T09:55:53.6966667+00:00
Q&A Assist
1 answer
How to fix INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE when loading up a Hyper V virtual machine
We are having the challenge of loading up the virtual machine that contains an application that was not accessible. after increasing the storage, and trying to boot the VM up, the vm is stuck in boot loop. How do we get back to the VM without damaging…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Storage high availability | Virtualization and Hyper-V
asked 2026-05-12T09:31:51.7933333+00:00
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Ihekwuaba `Okereke Ngadiuba
0
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answered 2026-05-12T09:32:13.7766667+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
802.1x-Authentifizierungsfehler nach Windows-11-24H2-Upgrade
Nach Upgrade auf 24H2 nur noch APIPA Adresse statt vom DHCP-Server
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Other
asked 2026-05-12T08:14:15.3133333+00:00
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von Thünen Oliver
0
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answered 2026-05-12T09:21:49.1133333+00:00
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Harry Phan
19,085
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
My D driver was suddenly locked but I could not find the recovery key
Hello, I have an urgent issue. My corporate Entra ID join computer's D driver was suddenly locked. I involved our IT admin engineers but could not find its recovery key. I ran the cmd 'manage -bde -protectors -get D:' and got the .bek file name, but…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-04-30T08:48:36.3333333+00:00
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MENG Yu
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-12T08:54:03.49+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,880
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
SMB shared path issue
Hi, On Powershell (of server 2025), I shared the SMB path like but I got the problem below to access the shared path. Please help.
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | PowerShell
asked 2026-05-08T03:03:15.6866667+00:00
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Scott Huang
3,511
Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-12T07:13:34.9666667+00:00
Scott Huang
3,511
Reputation points
1 answer
My canon tr 7020 printer only prints in red
My canon tr 7020 printer prints evrything in red with new cartridges
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Print, fax, and scan
asked 2026-05-12T04:58:57.5733333+00:00
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Sandra Cosey
0
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answered 2026-05-12T05:45:28.7066667+00:00
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HLBui
5,700
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Issue with Hardlink Migration Using USMT
Hello Team, Recently, I encountered an issue with hardlink migration. My Windows installation in a VM became corrupted, and I had to reinstall Windows on the same drive. As a result, my old Windows data was moved to a folder named Windows.old. I…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-12T04:33:37.8533333+00:00
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Akash Arya
0
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answered 2026-05-12T05:37:19.94+00:00
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Domic Vo
20,910
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
8 answers
Snipping tool freezing my laptop when using the draw feature?
The main problem is that when I am using the Snipping tool and using the drawing feature my screens become frozen after a few seconds of drawing. I can exit the freeze by detaching the extended screens but if I trigger the bug with only the main laptop…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
920 questions
asked 2026-04-19T12:13:41.17+00:00
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Pierrau Stefan
10
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answered 2026-05-12T05:35:13.5066667+00:00
Jasper Michael
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows 11 Supported CPU List Changes
The latest Windows 11 Supported CPU list for AMD seems to be missing most of the Threadripper and Threadripper Pro CPUs which were listed on the original support list. This was a list dated 10/27/2021. AMDRyzen Threadripper2920XAMDRyzen…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-01-30T21:35:23.74+00:00
Herbert Hart
56
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-12T04:59:49.1066667+00:00
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fabian noggle
0
Reputation points
2 answers
"Ghost of AppLocker"
I initially experimented with applying AppLocker on a Server 2022 machine which is a member server on a AD domain. I tried to set it to block use of all apps except for QuickBooks for a user. After configuring AppLocker in the GPO, I noticed that…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
20,400 questions
asked 2026-05-11T20:12:29.9766667+00:00
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Paul Ledbetter
0
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answered 2026-05-12T02:37:12.3833333+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
660
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
User receives error 0x8028009f when attempting to set Windows Hello pin
PC got a message at login saying the pin needed to be reset, but when attempting to do so there's a dialog saying try again later with the given error code 0x8028009f. Removed and readded machine to domain, reset users password, deleted device from…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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2 answers
downgrade the license
Hi Team, I have windows server 2025 cal 5 user license i want to downgrade this license to windows server 2022 cal 5 user license. Kindly do the needful.
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-04-14T07:42:58.9266667+00:00
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Naveen Kuriakose
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-12T02:14:48.4033333+00:00
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Tracy Le
7,990
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Why can't I see my favorites in file explorer?
Usually, at the left of file explorer you can see your favorites/pinned folders, but I can't see them anymore
Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-05-11T05:56:36.9933333+00:00
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Lene Brydensholt
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T01:43:26.66+00:00
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Kate Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
665
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Ftp server Authentication
Dear community, Can somebody please direct me to good theoretic documentation about how IIS Ftp Server should work? I did everything by the book, but can not authenticate. I think I tried, trial on error, every possible combination but to no avail. I…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-05-10T10:42:03.6433333+00:00
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Bjarne Petersen
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-12T00:15:15.4433333+00:00
MotoX80
37,681
Reputation points
1 answer
I am unable to make changes to a new laptop.
I did all of the initial setup stuff and added my Microsoft account. I am using this computer for business only so it is connected to Microsoft 365 Business Standard. When I tried to add Norton the User Account Control box popped up requesting email and…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,339 questions
asked 2026-05-11T22:42:41.1433333+00:00
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Tonya W
0
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answered 2026-05-11T23:23:00.39+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
17,430
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
delete account
Hello, i want to delete my account but my subscription ends in january 2027, how do i delete my account before the expiration?
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,339 questions
asked 2026-05-11T22:30:52.42+00:00
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Oziel Borges
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-11T23:08:05.33+00:00
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VPHAN
31,350
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT is not supported on this platform
I am using HP Victus I5, 16gb ram, 12 Core Processor. When I try to turn on eveng I am getting same error Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT is not supported. When I disable nested virtualization(not enabling VT-x/EPT), I am able to turn on eveng but I am unable…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Storage high availability | Virtualization and Hyper-V
asked 2026-05-11T22:15:21.1533333+00:00
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Piyush Gupta
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-11T22:52:26.0666667+00:00
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Scott Nguyen
1,230
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Windows doesn't recognize administrator profile
None of these solutions work as the condition is as I mentioned; "Windows doesn't recognize administrator profile" Also, Windows doesn't allow any other profile as is the condition ("Windows doesn't recognize administrator profile")…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-05-11T19:47:33.6266667+00:00
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Steve Smtih
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-11T21:19:49.7266667+00:00
Scott Nguyen
1,230
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Office 365 online support sucks
Why is it so bad? the help pages never match what I see on screen. The buttons and options recommend simply don't exist. interacting with copilot or whatever it is for support is the 7th level of hell. Why is it so bad?
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,339 questions
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