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Windows Defender Smartscreen Whitelist

I have an exe located in local appadata of users that is getting blocked by Windows Defender Smartscreen. I have added the SHA 256 of the file in the Indicators on the Defender Portal, but even that doesn't seem to work. Is there any other way to…

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.
2,757 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,361 questions
asked 2021-10-27T21:44:58.197+00:00
Rahul Jindal [MVP] 9,151 Reputation points MVP
commented 2024-05-02T19:29:02.98+00:00
Samuel Bonnallie 0 Reputation points
1 answer

What are the benefits of the existing single forest AD Domain to convert or upgrade the AD Domain Controllers from FRS to DFSR?

What are the benefits of the existing single forest AD Domain to convert or upgrade the AD Domain Controllers from FRS to DFSR? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/dfs-replication/migrate-sysvol-to-dfsr FFL & DFL: Windows Server…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,895 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
1,192 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.
2,757 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.
1,728 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,549 questions
asked 2024-05-02T06:05:39.4533333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,741 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-02T13:33:26.63+00:00
Vadims Podāns 8,941 Reputation points MVP
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Windows Defender keeps losing ASRs deployed by Intune

Hi all, for the whole last week, I have a very strange and recurring problem. Environment: Location EU0501, most devices HAADJ, some devices autopiloted entra only, Windows 10 and 11 on 22H2 or 23H2, Patchlevel 2024-02 or 2024-03 - so up to date. hybrid…

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.
4,767 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.
2,757 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.
341 questions
asked 2024-03-25T08:09:28.5733333+00:00
AndAuf 16 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-02T07:47:34.1733333+00:00
Ziemke Philipp 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I not allow Task Scheduler to execute a task out of its schedule?

How can I not allow Task Scheduler to execute a task out of its schedule? I have a task which is scheduled daily at the night, and some times it is executed in the morning. The task is a powershell script (which I could prepend a short assert to exit…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,649 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-30T11:41:06.2266667+00:00
BARROSO TRISTAN, JAVIER RICARDO 0 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-02T07:46:42.7533333+00:00
BARROSO TRISTAN, JAVIER RICARDO 0 Reputation points
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Firewall blocking MS Edge updates, Windows 10 PC

When trying to update Microsoft Edge broswer, on my Windows 10 PC, I get this error: So I went to the Windows Defender settings. MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe was not listed in the list of available apps, so I did a full File Explorer search for the .exe…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,139 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-30T02:57:25.18+00:00
Carl Picciotto 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-05-02T06:47:38.31+00:00
Yu Zhou-MSFT 12,071 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers

Windows 10 TPM 2.0 Client Authentication in TLS 1.2 with RSA PSS making trouble

Hi everyone I just wanted let you know that we have found an error in combination with TPM-saved RSA certificates and Client Authentication on TLS1.2 with newer Windows 10 Clients (probably all after 1909). It seems that a lot of 2.0 TPMs have a…

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.
2,757 questions
asked 2021-07-08T07:55:53.607+00:00
S1ngl3t0n 16 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-01T06:59:35.21+00:00
Weigand, Robert 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Introduction To Windows Command Line

Question: User4 has a lot of files and folders in their Documents folder. The flag can be found within one 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.
2,757 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,206 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,382 questions
asked 2023-05-26T05:31:28.6966667+00:00
Cyberkur Syiem 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-30T22:53:28.5333333+00:00
s67533650 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Turn on App & browser control via Group Policy or the registry

I asked this question in the Microsoft Community and was directed to ask it here. In the latest version of Windows 10 Pro (20H2 at the moment), is there a way to turn on App & browser control via LOCAL Group Policy or the registry? I need…

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.
4,767 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2022-10-26T13:52:50.327+00:00
Robert Colson 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-30T16:19:09.7566667+00:00
Robert Colson 11 Reputation points
18 answers

Windows failed to apply the Deployed Printer Connections settings.

I am experiencing an issue with Deployment of Printers from GPO. This just started last week after I replaced existing 2012r2 DC and 2012R2 Print Server with New 2019 DC and Print Server If a user had already gotten their printers from GPO they are…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,469 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.
4,767 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,532 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
641 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2021-09-27T16:53:30.523+00:00
DanHoffa 46 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-30T13:34:06.8933333+00:00
Gianni Gennaro 5 Reputation points
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My pin code controll to verify if its me with windows hello is not working

Im trying to log in to minecraft from a friends computer. It worked the fiest time but now when im trying again windows security pops up and wants a pin code to verify if its me. It keeps saying i have the wrong pin. I went home and changed it but it…

Windows Home Server 2011
Windows Home Server 2011
A Microsoft server product that is designed to connect personal computers, digital devices, and printers in the home. Windows Home Server centralizes storage and access of images, music, personal documents and video.
52 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-03-29T16:33:21.6133333+00:00
Isak Hed 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-30T09:00:49.2133333+00:00
Jing Zhou 2,240 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

How to fix RDR_FILE_SYSTEM errors relating to MsSense.exe

I wonder if anybody can assist in identifying what is the true cause to my minidumps and how to resolve. As for now I've be looking at associated errors relating to rdbss.sys and graphic…

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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-24T15:23:11.0533333+00:00
Stojsavljevic Branko 5 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-29T13:48:56.6666667+00:00
Wesley Li 5,040 Reputation points
2 answers

Need some help to target the Group Policy to enable the NTLM audit?

I must audit any computers still using NTLM v1 in my AD Domain. Do I need to enable these group policies for all Windows servers and workstations in my AD Domain or just the Domain Controllers? Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,895 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.
2,757 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.
1,728 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,382 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,076 questions
asked 2024-04-18T12:53:32+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,741 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-29T08:39:42.1833333+00:00
sumaiyaaisha 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Is there a way to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in Azure Virtual Machine?

We have Virtual Machine having Windows 10 22H2. We require to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 inside a Virtual Machine. As Windows 10 will no longer be supported after October 2025

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,649 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-24T03:41:19.55+00:00
Harvey Yu 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T07:56:20.4033333+00:00
Hania Lian 8,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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error 0x80070035

I have loaded a Temp Replacement Server and I can Update is, Browse the internet, Ping the gateway and Other servers, but I cannot add it to active directory or view other servers file shares. error 0x80070035 Kevin

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,532 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,165 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.
2,273 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.
2,757 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,206 questions
asked 2024-04-08T16:12:49.63+00:00
Kevin Jackson 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T07:39:26.89+00:00
Yanhong Liu 2,005 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to change your PIN after a Bitlocker recovery when you don't have internet acccess?

I did a Bitlocker recovery on my laptop, but before I can get into windows it wants me to reset my PIN. However, it says it needs the internet to do that, and the laptop doesn't seem to be able to access the internet. It is NOT a wifi problem. Other…

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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-13T19:48:32.83+00:00
Russell Haskell 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T06:58:25.2466667+00:00
Hania Lian 8,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

BitLocker Recovery not registered with my account

Hi, My laptop is locked now with Bitlocker. I was trying to change some security boots setting for some purposes and suddenly windows partition is encrypted ridiculously with no reason. I logged into my account and found this computer within the…

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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-11T15:16:32.3866667+00:00
عبدالمجيد المطيري 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T06:53:08.6566667+00:00
Hania Lian 8,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

I installed this app called MEmu.

Yes, I installed this app called MEmu an after the app was installed the app indicated that it had to update windows and I would have to restart my computer which I did. After I restarted Windows 10, and I restarted the app with Windows 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-25T15:49:34.39+00:00
Gamer1372 5 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-29T04:36:38.8133333+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 29,891 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

How can I see the passwords stored in Windows Credential ?

I have stored a password for a Network Drive but can'te remember it and I can't see it in "Windows Credentials" (see screenshot). How can I see the passwords ? Thanks in advance !

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.
2,757 questions
asked 2021-11-11T20:48:36.767+00:00
Kingpin31 36 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-27T14:23:06.6+00:00
Catherine Thomas 0 Reputation points
6 answers

WInows 10 System Restore rejects microsoft account password

Computer did not boot windows 10 normally and went into attempts to Automatically repair which failed. Then when option System Restore from a restore point was attempted, System Restore asked to select account (only 1 in a list) with account name, after…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,649 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.
1,907 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.
2,757 questions
asked 2021-10-24T16:58:30.287+00:00
yan simkin 46 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-27T13:14:12.2666667+00:00
Carla Colijn 0 Reputation points
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.
2,757 questions
asked 2024-04-02T18:40:43.18+00:00
Carlo Du Plessis 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:29:52.6233333+00:00
Wesley Li 5,040 Reputation points