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Server 2025 domain controller does not sync time if it advertises as a reliable time source and if source is "domhier"

I wish to make a second domain controller a reliable time source for clients at that site. The current configuration of this domain controller is to sync from domain hierarchy ("domhier"). If I set the "reliable:yes" flag with…

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asked 2025-02-14T23:07:09.0633333+00:00
DJX995 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-05-14T21:54:43.5733333+00:00
Ken Huang 0 Reputation points
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Account Picture Error 0xd0020017 (an AD account)

Hello, I am receiving the mentioned "Account Picture Error 0xd0020017" ever since I clean installed Windows Server 2025 on one of my machines when I am trying to set an image for the user (AD user). The other machine which has the exact same OS…

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asked 2026-05-13T16:42:58.9866667+00:00
Łukasz Likus 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T20:39:21.5166667+00:00
Łukasz Likus 20 Reputation points
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WPS Office installs and changes default PDF viewer to itself without admin privileges on Windows

How is it possible that WPS Office installs itself in Windows by clicking an online link without any elevation (no administrator privileges), and changes default viewer for .pdf files? Also it cannot be installed WITHOUT elevation. Why?

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asked 2023-02-06T10:29:46.75+00:00
Tomica70 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T12:09:50.78+00:00
Ekebo Brown 0 Reputation points
3 answers

We have not found any type of file from my Server PC when we will Search

My system server files are not searching on that PC

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asked 2026-05-11T10:55:40.74+00:00
fahim khan 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T18:09:57.25+00:00
Tracy Le 8,150 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to sign in as an administrator user

After KB5082063 was automatically applied to Windows Server 2025 (AD server), I am unable to sign in as an AD administrator user. Neither local nor remote desktop sign-in to the server is possible. The same issue occurs on client PCs. Windows Update…

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asked 2026-04-22T23:38:29.1366667+00:00
川上 泰弘 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-12T14:52:15.5+00:00
Ejay 0 Reputation points
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"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…

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asked 2026-05-11T20:12:29.9766667+00:00
Paul Ledbetter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T02:37:12.3833333+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to make my storage pool bootable entities

i have a Virtual machine with a virtual disk created from storage pool ,pool was created from 4 disks, how do i boot from storage pool instead of native disk ?

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asked 2023-01-25T06:16:34.84+00:00
Pavan Kumar 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-05-10T20:40:46.41+00:00
John Musbach 0 Reputation points
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Investigating GPO Certificate Deployment Failures on Windows 11

We are encountering a breakdown in automated security credential deployment. While our legacy workstations successfully provision certificates via Group Policy and manual refresh triggers, the same policy fails to apply across our Windows 11 environment.…

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asked 2026-05-07T12:50:33.9666667+00:00
Seraphina Kingsley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-07T13:21:37+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 10,560 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Defender (MsMpEng.exe) crashing randomly on Windows Server

Hi everyone, For some time now (we suspect since the Microsoft April updates), we are experiencing random Windows Defender crashes on multiple Windows Servers. The crash seems to occur at random moments during the day and often appears to be triggered…

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asked 2026-05-06T12:01:12.2666667+00:00
Willem Klein 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-07T10:36:39.52+00:00
Chen Tran 9,825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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ServerManager.exe - This application could not be started.

ServerManager.exe - This application could not be started. This application could not be started. Do you want to view information about this issue? Please help to resolve the attached issue, basic all things are done... Thanks Vinay

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asked 2026-05-05T06:28:07.4966667+00:00
Rupesh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-07T04:05:24.62+00:00
Rupesh 0 Reputation points
3 answers

secure boot certificate update fails on vmware virtual machines

I have applied a GPO to allow the new secure boot certificate to apply but I still get failures on my VM's regarding memory issues

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asked 2026-04-13T20:46:04.1+00:00
Frank, Rose 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-06T16:32:09.1866667+00:00
Heidenreich, Bill 0 Reputation points
3 answers

S2D: Change model or manuctured for vhdx

Hi Everyone I'm installing a virtual lab for S2D in HyperV I'm interested on cache configuration. I need change the model in mi Virtual Disk. Is this possible to do? Regards

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asked 2021-08-24T15:29:50.737+00:00
Jorge Martín San José 6 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-06T02:15:50.8233333+00:00
kholienchieh 0 Reputation points MVP
4 answers

Show all domain users on logon screen

hi there, i have three users, who share a PC. PC is in a local windows domain. all three users a domain users and already logged in on this PC successfully. PC has a local admin account. How can i show all three users on the bottom left list in the…

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asked 2024-03-19T12:14:35.8033333+00:00
ft 81 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-05T14:49:24.4766667+00:00
Eric Conard 0 Reputation points
6 answers

Having issues in upgrading the Oparating system from Windows Server 2016 Standard to WIndows Server 2025

Hi Team, I am getting a error when am trying to upgrade the OS from Windows Server 2016 Standard to Windows Server 2025 Standard. Please find the screenshot and let us know the solution. We have more than 32 GB free space 2 CPU and 4GB RAM in Vmware…

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asked 2025-06-18T13:07:34.5266667+00:00
Pramod J 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-05T10:22:34.0133333+00:00
JLMMM 0 Reputation points
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When is Microsoft LAPS 6.2 going out of support?

Is there any end of life or support date for Microsoft LAPS 6.2? Does it follow the 10 year Fixed lifecycle policy?

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asked 2021-07-21T07:22:45.107+00:00
Mariam Ahmed 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-05-05T10:22:01.2766667+00:00
Matt Levy 0 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Few random files not getting Cut, copy, rename and delete performed all the possible options.

Few random files not getting Cut, copy, rename and delete performed all the possible options. But while trying to access that file getting system hang. Only option left to shutdown server 2016

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asked 2026-05-04T10:27:58.61+00:00
Mahendar Singh Bhandari 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-05T02:27:30.3966667+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I lodge a complaint when none of your documentation works and there is no way to open a ticket?

All of this began because the phone activation method for windows was changed. Previously, I would call a phone number, and be provided a link that I could use to activate my software. Now, I enter slui 4 on windows and it provides me a phone…

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asked 2025-12-18T18:20:36.43+00:00
Brandon Lambe 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-02T20:03:22.2033333+00:00
Techfreak _ 350 Reputation points
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event id 364 wsus server content file download failed reason http status 404 error

event id 364 wsus server content file download failed reason http status 404 error above mentioned error is following in wsus server and updates are showing cross marked in wsus server please help me in this

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asked 2024-06-17T07:23:29.7+00:00
Mohammed Ahmed 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T14:27:58.78+00:00
Pawlowicz, Roman (PF-3/2) 0 Reputation points
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we cannot activate windows on this device aswe cantconnect to your organizations activation server

we are getting error in the server that we can't activate on this device as we can't connect to your organization's activation server make sure, you're connected to your organizations network and try again

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asked 2025-10-22T11:24:46.87+00:00
Martandrao M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-02T13:23:54.68+00:00
PledRex 0 Reputation points
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IPv4 root hints being removed in the presence of an IPv6 enabled Domain Controller

Hello, Still trying to reproduce the conditions however it appears that our IPv4 root hints have been removed and in place have been only IPv6. We have 1 IPv6 enabled domain controller while the others only had link local, default IPv6 configuration. …

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asked 2020-08-27T15:02:29.087+00:00
Robert Sanders 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-04-30T20:39:37.1766667+00:00
Roman Z 0 Reputation points