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Best way to ensure a CEF based application uses higher powered GPU by default
Hi, I have an application that uses CEF to render the UI and computer graphics, utilizing WebGL 2 for rendering. Issue: On systems with multiple GPUs (e.g., integrated and dedicated), our application defaults to using the integrated GPU. This results in…
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Using gMSA for replacing the Task Scheduler service account?
What steps should I follow to change the current Task Scheduler service account from using the regular AD Account in the format of CORP\service.account to a gMSA? When I try to change it manually by double-clicking on the task, it prompts for the…
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Forgot administrator password
I have owned my computer for 10 years and its running on Windows 10 and never once had to put an Administrator User/password and now all of a sudden it keeps asking me and I have no clue what they are. I'm going to be going back to college at GCU and my…
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Format Bitlocker encrypted disk without key
I have a SSD disk bitlocker encrypted, but i don't know the key. I don't want to recover any data, i just want to format it, but it doesn't allow to format. Can anyone help?
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Bitlocker Stuck in Decrypting
I was trying to decrypt my bitlocked USB drive. it has been stuck at 75.3% for the last month. I am still able to view the files on the drive as read only. just left it in the drive hoping it would finally finish, nothing. I have tried…
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User Profile Service Error 1512: Access Denied During Startup or Shutdown
Hello, I am using Windows 11 25h2. Version: 26200.0837 Feature: Home When shutting down or turning on the computer, the following error is logged to eventvwr.msc: Windows cannot remove your registry file. The memory used by the registry could not be…
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Why do I suddenly have to log in with my MS account
Hi all, Posting this on another account, since I cannot get into my own at the moment. My computer out of the blue is asking for a password instead of my normal pin code. As far as I can tell it suddenly wants me to log in to my Microsoft Account.…
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Unable to sign WDAC policy file(bin or p7b) file.
Hi, To sign our WDAC policy file we are following Microsoft article Use signed policies to protect Windows Defender Application Control. In order to sign SIPolicy file we need to have code signing certificate. We need few clarifications which are…
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Why am i not receiving my verification code for signing in?
I am trying to log into my Microsoft account on my pc. When it prompts me to check my email for a security code that is "sent" to me I receive no emails, neither in my junk or my "all mail". I know that I am using the correct email.
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Bitlocker recovery key required every boot
I have a Win10 PC with Bitlocker protected OS drive C:, that has started to request the Bitlocker Recovery key be input upon cold boots, restarts, and resumes from hibernation even when no changes have been made to the hardware or to the selected UEFI…
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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…
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How can i clean my laptop from malware and fix corruption?
i have windows 10 system file corruption but i dont know how to fix them, i also need to know how to remove malware. thank you
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How to get rid of virus notice? d155420ko90s739jn0vg.xso-adguard.co.in
Yesterday, a small window popped up on my screen and will not go away. It says this: Attention! Your computer is in danger. Your computer is infected by viruses. To remove virus, click here. d155420ko90s739jn0vg.xso-adguard.co.in System alert! Click here…
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How to find hidden apps installed in Windows 10?
Hi, Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Programs and Features and Windows Settings\Apps\Apps & features are common locations for looking installed apps in Windows 10. In some scenarios we see apps are in Windows 10 but we’re unable to find…
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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…
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Securing Quick Assist
I'm concerned about the risk of social engineering attacks on our users with Quick Assist. Scenario: An attacker calls someone they know works for their target company, says they are from the help desk and asks them to input the access code. It's very…
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How to enable sign-in options on login screen
Hi, Whether it’s Windows 10 or Windows 11, in some cases I have seen only PIN option at login screen. In such cases, password option is also enabled but not showing on login screen. How to enable both options in Windows 10 and Windows 11? …
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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 !
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Message says "The Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different account or get a new one."
I am trying to sign in to a new computer using my Microsoft account. I know the account is valid because it is the same one I am using in this forum. But, I get a message saying "The Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different account or get…
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Edge SmartScreen URL unblocking / whitelisting
We have a huge problem. Our domain got automatically blocked by SmartScreen. All requests to unblock the domain/urls are ignored. Opened up tickets but getting no feedback. Is there any other way to unblock or whitelist my domain? Thank…
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Developing and testing features or extensions for Microsoft Edge