2,761 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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BGinfo silent mode not working

Dear Support, I have downloaded the latest version of BGinfo and applied the custom settings. The preview mode is working fine; I can see the hostname and IP address in the right-bottom corner. However, when I run the batch file…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,676 questions
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
456 questions
Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
94 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.
2,761 questions
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,094 questions
asked 2024-01-25T17:37:54.79+00:00
Muneer Jahangeer 46 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-22T01:01:38.74+00:00
S.Sengupta 15,416 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Can I lock apps downloaded from Microsoft Store for user account in Windows 10/ 11?

Hi, I have downloaded some apps like games from Microsoft Store in Windows 10/ 11 for user account. Please let me know, can I use lock for those apps? If it can be done without using third-party software, please let me know. If it can be…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,676 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.
2,761 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,243 questions
asked 2022-09-01T17:39:05.213+00:00
NndnG 1,101 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-20T10:58:43.94+00:00
Mohd Salman 0 Reputation points
6 answers

Birthday attacks against TLS ciphers with 64bit (Sweet32)

How to disable below vulnerability for TLS1.2 in Windows 10? QID: 38657 THREAT: Legacy block ciphers having block size of 64 bits are vulnerable to a practical collision attack when used in CBC mode. All versions of SSL/TLS protocol…

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.
2,761 questions
asked 2021-07-22T15:54:22.563+00:00
Gangi Reddy 71 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-19T10:49:03.12+00:00
OKVIP OK VIP 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Procedure for enabling and configuring the LDAPs feature for the existing Domain Controllers globally.

I need to globally configure the LDAPS feature in over 20 on-premises Domain Controllers/Global Catalogs to support new security software integration. My existing AD Domain controllers are Windows Server 2016 with Windows Server 2016 FFL/DFL. What steps…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,911 questions
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.
656 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.
2,761 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 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 2024-04-18T02:11:11.5833333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,801 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-19T05:41:45.58+00:00
Jing Zhou 2,240 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers

User needs to change password on first login but only access is via RDP. RDP will not permit user to connect to make the password change

I'm working on an Industrial Control System build, with a small dozen or so machine Domain comprising Windows 2019 DC, Windows 2019 member servers and Win 10 Clients. The AD Domain controller is configured with a number of user accounts, each of which…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,474 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,254 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.
2,761 questions
asked 2022-10-25T13:54:19.927+00:00
Tim C (ICS Security) 66 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T14:54:22.4733333+00:00
Nicholas Hoefer 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How do I disable Windows Security pop up everytime I used a saved password on Chrome?

I am tired of having to scan my fingerprint/enter my windows hello pin every single time I need to use a saved password on Chrome. How do I turn this off? I tried disabling windows hello on chrome settings but it still doesn't help!

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.
2,761 questions
asked 2023-09-28T02:31:31.8233333+00:00
Ramya Bhagirathi 10 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T21:59:28.32+00:00
Ofiice365 Sucks 5 Reputation points
1 answer

the procedure entry point bcrypthash could not be located in the dynamic link library bcrypt.dll

Hi MSN, I am getting the following message while running Windows 7: "the procedure entry point bcrypthash could not be located in the dynamic link library bcrypt.dll" Please advise. Thanks. Amar

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.
2,761 questions
asked 2023-07-02T04:06:59.22+00:00
Omni_George 10 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T17:11:55.1133333+00:00
OBEN DIANA 0 Reputation points
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Signed Executable Shows Unknown Publisher in Windows Defender Firewall

I bought a certificate from Sectigo and have successfully signed my executable using both SHA1 and SHA256 (note I have tried signing all ways, dual, single SHA1, single SHA256, and the results are always the same), however, the publisher name is always…

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.
2,761 questions
asked 2022-12-07T21:10:59.757+00:00
Paul 36 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T07:53:49.3566667+00:00
Shengyuan Gu 0 Reputation points
0 answers

how can my pc allow certain apps to work without ruinning my router?

hello so i have docker and another app and whenever i launch them the internet in the house stop working, some websites like telegram or so still work but other then that the internet doesnt work at all, my question is can i allow the pc in settings or…

Windows Forms
Windows Forms
A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
1,836 questions
Internet Information Services
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.
2,761 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,243 questions
asked 2024-04-16T22:33:22.31+00:00
MadGhost21 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-16T23:23:37.63+00:00
ChaitanyaNaykodi-MSFT 23,031 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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How can I prevent Adobe acrobat Xi , Xi pro, DC pro applications go to Windows Defender quarantine in windows 10 1909 ?

I have Lenovo 320 15isk Intel I3 6006U 2.0 gHz processor 64 bits . with windows 10 1909 18363 home edition . My problem is I want to restore all files that is seen in photo that I attached in attach file. Because Malwarebytes does not open …

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,676 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.
4,775 questions
Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
94 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.
2,761 questions
asked 2024-04-05T07:50:28.48+00:00
manishvarma 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-16T20:45:54.28+00:00
Reza-Ameri 16,836 Reputation points
1 answer

How to properly sign user-mode binaries linked with /INTEGRITYCHECK ?

We sign our binaries linked with /INTEGRITYCHECK and OS denies to run it. Binary has valid signing certificate from DigiCert. Can be linker switch /INTEGRITYCHECK used for user-mode binaries *.exe, *.dll ? Do we need make the same steps for…

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.
2,761 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
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.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,549 questions
asked 2022-06-15T11:52:03.003+00:00
Peter Skvarka 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-12T09:02:32.0766667+00:00
Shaun Hollingworth 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Internet : Quelle méthode pour autoriser l'affichage et l'exploration d' un seul site web sur des Pc Windows intégrés à un domaine exemple France.fr

Bonjour, L'organisation a plusieurs ordinateurs clients Windows tous intégrés au domaine France.fr . Est-il possible de permettre a chacun d'eux d'accéder uniquement à un site unique sur internet et non à d'autres durant un laps de temps. à l'aide…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,182 questions
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.
656 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.
2,761 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,243 questions
asked 2024-04-09T21:58:34.73+00:00
AJSH 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-11T02:49:30.6+00:00
Jing Zhou 2,240 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Security Concern Regarding Microsoft 'PC Manager' App

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning security issue that has been observed with the recently released Microsoft "PC Manager." Upon conducting thorough testing and analysis, it has come to our…

Service Manager
Service Manager
A family of System Center products for managing incidents and problems.
210 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.
2,761 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,243 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
A Microsoft cloud access security broker that enables customers to control the access and use of software as a service apps in their organization.
104 questions
asked 2024-04-06T06:33:10.3066667+00:00
Nav 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-10T09:20:31.6333333+00:00
Jing Zhou 2,240 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to prevent "Microsoft defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognised app" warning for my own python based app

Hi,  I developed a python based application for windows and I created a setup exe for installation into Program Files (x86) folder via inno setup tool. My problem is whenever I execute my setup.exe file on another windows device, SmartScreen shows…

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.
2,761 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
154 questions
asked 2024-03-26T20:08:35.73+00:00
Emre G 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-10T08:57:14.05+00:00
Reza-Ameri 16,836 Reputation points
3 answers

How to fix BSOD on Windows 10?

I am frequently getting blue screens of death, mainly when the computer is performing taxing operations. I've received multiple error…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,676 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,182 questions
Windows Performance Toolkit
Windows Performance Toolkit
A collection of Microsoft performance monitoring tools that produce in-depth performance profiles of Windows operating systems and applications.
82 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.
1,908 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.
2,761 questions
asked 2023-04-17T02:03:04.3833333+00:00
Bobby Billiard 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-10T06:49:15.2033333+00:00
albion 0 Reputation points
2 answers

TrustedInstaller File Location

Writing to confirm proper location of TrustedInstaller -- which has control of the entire system. Using Windows 10 Pro 4-bit. Runs continuously; cannot be shut down even by deleting process tree. Appears to be running as a keystroke logger. Saw…

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.
2,761 questions
asked 2021-10-20T16:31:40.87+00:00
Karen Midkiff 6 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-09T17:54:08.8166667+00:00
jeffrey bland 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml >> Microsoft Safety Scanner found several infected files during scan but end result shows nothing

Windows Defender has detected the Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml I started the scan with MS Safety Scanner, it took about 24 hours to complete the full scan. During the scan, I can see that it shows about 250 infected files. However, the result, shows that…

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.
2,761 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 2024-03-30T06:34:43.6433333+00:00
~OSD~ 2,126 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-09T11:35:05.5066667+00:00
Akshay-MSFT 16,036 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
11 answers

You can’t access this shared folder because your organization’s security policies block unauthenticated guest access

Hi Sir i have two PCs: PC-A: Windows 10 1909 PC-B: Windows 7 (have a shared folder) everything working well when PC-A is Windows 10 1803, after upgrade to 1909, i will get below error when accessing PC-B shared folder "You can’t…

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.
4,775 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.
2,274 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.
2,761 questions
asked 2020-08-05T05:51:36.057+00:00
Ray Huang 6 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-08T11:02:15.2433333+00:00
Eric Ortiz 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Unable to access my old files

I have an encrption on my windows system, after reloading the system, I could not access all my files and documents. Its telling me I don't have the permission to do so

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,676 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.
4,775 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.
2,761 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
631 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager
asked 2024-04-07T10:44:49.5466667+00:00
BUSAYO ADEKANYE 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-07T11:07:37.3333333+00:00
Marcin Policht 11,550 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

bitlocker key

I lost my account from my laptop and bitlocker appeared I have key id: 3384190B TMP ID 1810BE35-CEBF-46D9-ACF5-18178A55890D CAN YOU HELP ME?

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.
2,761 questions
asked 2024-04-06T22:06:37.6833333+00:00
edis hadzavdic 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-04-07T02:41:23.1466667+00:00
S.Sengupta 15,416 Reputation points MVP