2,763 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication uses NTLM

Introduction The main goal is to secure existent windows 10 clients. As there a few hardening recommendations from for example CIS and Microsoft concerning secure OS configuration i discovered a potential misleading dependency regarding NTLM and RPC. …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,915 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.
2,763 questions
asked 2023-10-23T10:06:19.21+00:00
justdoit1531 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-08T17:26:13.44+00:00
The Squirrel 111 Reputation points
2 answers

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.
4,778 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.
2,763 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.
343 questions
asked 2024-03-25T08:09:28.5733333+00:00
AndAuf 16 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-05-08T16:52:00.7566667+00:00
Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 11,716 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

CVEs VS Latest Windows Cumulative Updates

Hi, Could anyone explain and provide the evidence about Latest Cumulative Update? I have one laptop that is missing security updates from my IT while the Windows Update shows that my system is up to date. The missing updates are in CVE. I have searched…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,678 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.
2,763 questions
asked 2024-05-08T09:43:05.5633333+00:00
KEVIN WICAKSONO 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-08T15:50:36.7566667+00:00
Wesley Li 4,995 Reputation points
1 answer

cannot turn on Kernel-Mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection

I noticed that my Windows 11 Professional system in the Windows Security / Device Security / Core Isolation settings has "Kernel-Mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection" disabled and grayed out, and above that it says that "This setting is…

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.
2,763 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,255 questions
asked 2024-05-03T14:01:25.2466667+00:00
2k1KellyB-0731 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-08T14:19:52.88+00:00
2k1KellyB-0731 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows Update keeps looping through and asks to restart | KB5036892 - 2024-04

Hi All, Hope you are well. We are experiencing issues with the Windows update. It keeps updating, installing, asking us to restart, after the restart, again it asks to update the windows. This loop keeps going through. Issue occurs with this security…

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.
2,763 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,384 questions
asked 2024-05-08T12:38:49.9366667+00:00
Nasrul Islam 61 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-08T12:51:02.38+00:00
Nasrul Islam 61 Reputation points
1 answer

Is there a way to retrieve data from a BitLocker-encrypted hard drive in a laptop with a roasted motherboard?

I have a Dell Inspiron laptop with a blown-out motherboard, and I am unable to access the hard drive by using an SSD enclosure and connecting it to my desktop, as BitLocker is activated. I have two Microsoft IDs that are linked to the laptop as devices,…

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.
2,763 questions
asked 2024-05-06T18:30:24.7833333+00:00
David Hoffman 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-08T02:53:50.23+00:00
Hania Lian 8,136 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Is Microsoft downplaying support for ECC certificates?

Hi folks, does anyone have any insight into this statement Microsoft's trusted root program requirements page that was updated in Feb? Signatures using elliptical curve cryptography (ECC), such as ECDSA, are not supported in Windows and newer Windows…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,187 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.
2,763 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.
1,730 questions
asked 2024-05-08T01:28:26.09+00:00
Kim O'Sullivan 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-05-08T01:55:12.9866667+00:00
Kim O'Sullivan 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Security key 0xc000005f

Environment: Windows 11, Server 2016, Azure AD Free. Problem: Your credentials could not be verified. (0xc000005f) I am trying to activate fido2 security key in my domain. The key which I am using is a Yubikey Bio Fido Edition. First: I activated…

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.
2,763 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,618 questions
asked 2023-01-16T20:03:10.9266667+00:00
Paul Freyler 10 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-07T09:08:21.1633333+00:00
Matteo Stabellini 6 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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.
5,915 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.
1,199 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.
2,763 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.
1,730 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,618 questions
asked 2024-05-02T06:05:39.4533333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,801 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-07T02:10:11.8433333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,801 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Missing SSD option in Boot Manager after changing from Legacy to UEFI boot mode

Hi, my name is Nitish. I have a Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IKB laptop and recently tried to play Valorant on it. I received an error message that said I needed to enable secure boot. After doing some research on YouTube, I found out that I could fix 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.
2,763 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,255 questions
asked 2024-05-05T14:22:27.6533333+00:00
NITISH BARIK 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-06T01:18:57.6666667+00:00
NITISH BARIK 20 Reputation points
6 answers

Trusted Platform Module - Key Attestation not working

Dear Community, I've been on this for several days now and i just can't get it to work. So my hope lies with you guys! :-) My issue is the following: I have a Intel NUC with a TPM 2.0 device. I try to use Auto-Deployment with Shared Multi-user…

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.
2,763 questions
asked 2021-06-23T10:18:45.08+00:00
Dave 16 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-04T12:24:28.3266667+00:00
paxin 0 Reputation points
2 answers

securityhealthservice.exe missing and windows security at a glance

i have a problem with my windows security, i cant open it and it always said Windows security at a glance, also when i try to fix it with tutorial on youtube, i cant find my securithhealthservice on system. is there a solution? (my device are…

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.
2,763 questions
asked 2022-10-08T11:48:59.537+00:00
Caesar 46 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-04T08:23:35.91+00:00
S Singh 0 Reputation points
4 answers

How to get rid of the Windows Firewall Notification

Hi all, I disabled the Windows Defender Firewall for my lab system due to the system requirement. However the notification always pop up and i noticed that if the user accidentally clicked it, the firewall will eventually get turned back ON. …

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.
2,763 questions
asked 2022-10-10T09:56:50.777+00:00
Brian890504 31 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-04T03:15:58.38+00:00
MomoMiles 0 Reputation points
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Reputation with OV certificates and are EV certificates still the better option?

Hi, I'm an indie developer writing an Electron application. I've registered a cooperation in Canada a few months ago and I purchased an OV certificate for my software. The poor wording of the Windows Smart Screen Defender makes most of my non-technical…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,678 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,187 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.
2,763 questions
asked 2021-06-01T04:26:23.973+00:00
Sebastian 41 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-03T17:51:53.87+00:00
Jan Weil 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Default Sign-in Option in Windows 10 (client-wide)

Hello Community How can I set the sign-in option: Password: {60B78E88-EAD8-445C-9CFD-0B87F74EA6CD} as default via registry for all users of a Windows 10/11 client? I know the following way to do this for individual users:…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,678 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.
4,778 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.
2,763 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,255 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,384 questions
asked 2022-01-13T15:48:42.757+00:00
Dominik Meier 66 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-03T13:37:03.87+00:00
shockoMS 256 Reputation points
1 answer

Cannot add phone number to my new email, it says use different alias

When I try adding my number to my new email, it says I cannot use this alias. I even deleted the number from this account and it still says it. When I try adding it back to this alias, it still says I cannot use this alias. My number can't be on any…

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.
2,763 questions
asked 2024-04-23T23:47:44.9633333+00:00
Wilbert Nikolaus 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-03T09:43:55.0866667+00:00
Paul Linton 0 Reputation points
2 answers

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.
2,149 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.
2,763 questions
asked 2024-04-30T02:57:25.18+00:00
Carl Picciotto 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-03T03:51:13.14+00:00
Carl Picciotto 0 Reputation points
1 answer

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.
2,763 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,384 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
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.
10,678 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.
2,763 questions
asked 2024-04-30T11:41:06.2266667+00:00
BARROSO TRISTAN, JAVIER RICARDO 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-02T07:46:42.7533333+00:00
BARROSO TRISTAN, JAVIER RICARDO 20 Reputation points
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.
2,763 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