3,096 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups tags

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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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asked 2026-01-14T16:54:13.5266667+00:00
Amar Satrawala 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T20:19:01.6633333+00:00
Amar Satrawala 5 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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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asked 2024-07-17T07:06:45.8466667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 6,366 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-02T21:58:54.1366667+00:00
Christopher Taylor 0 Reputation points
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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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asked 2025-06-15T18:17:24.83+00:00
Constance King 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-31T19:31:55.53+00:00
Mathios Ghile 0 Reputation points
20 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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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asked 2021-04-14T10:05:11.04+00:00
Pedro Alves 96 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-30T18:49:25.5366667+00:00
michael gray 0 Reputation points
5 answers

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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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asked 2021-05-20T14:11:13.03+00:00
Donald Archer 11 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-29T12:10:55.0066667+00:00
Ron Bateson 0 Reputation points
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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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asked 2026-03-12T14:38:42.33+00:00
MovelessMove-0585 110 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-27T05:35:57.3+00:00
MovelessMove-0585 110 Reputation points
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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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asked 2021-04-08T19:27:35.603+00:00
Jeanette Knausgård Svendsen 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-03-27T04:42:34.48+00:00
KellieGames 0 Reputation points
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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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asked 2023-01-23T12:01:37.4233333+00:00
Verma, Vikram 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-21T18:28:23.5533333+00:00
Dockuman 0 Reputation points
5 answers

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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asked 2021-09-15T01:23:48.393+00:00
Nathanael Law 26 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-19T15:47:02.6166667+00:00
palesa pali 0 Reputation points
4 answers

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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asked 2021-02-04T11:00:36.077+00:00
gdu90 26 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-13T06:09:08.9+00:00
Joe Momma 0 Reputation points
5 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…

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asked 2021-07-22T15:54:22.563+00:00
Gangi Reddy 81 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T21:17:15.82+00:00
Rakesh kumar Dash 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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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asked 2022-04-29T07:37:09.543+00:00
mohammad saad 46 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-09T12:27:25.2033333+00:00
Cillian Kenny 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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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asked 2025-06-13T03:27:39.4333333+00:00
Richard 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-06T00:11:01.0533333+00:00
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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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asked 2021-08-11T15:54:39.927+00:00
NndnG 1,141 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-03T22:20:34.21+00:00
Richard symms 0 Reputation points
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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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asked 2024-05-08T01:28:26.09+00:00
Kim O'Sullivan 6 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-03T07:13:15.76+00:00
Terrence Yellowquill-Hill 0 Reputation points
3 answers

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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asked 2021-11-18T08:58:57.41+00:00
Waddsy 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-03-01T19:47:20.7766667+00:00
Amadous Novell 0 Reputation points
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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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asked 2022-10-28T18:37:06.253+00:00
NndnG 1,141 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-26T10:35:55.7+00:00
Madhu Tiwari 0 Reputation points
4 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 !

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asked 2021-11-11T20:48:36.767+00:00
Kingpin31 61 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-21T19:14:39.4733333+00:00
Denis Buckley 0 Reputation points
28 answers

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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asked 2021-04-07T23:57:25.717+00:00
S. Lenear 106 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-21T00:29:53.1933333+00:00
jorgon 0 Reputation points
4 answers

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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asked 2022-07-04T07:39:15.357+00:00
Tobias 6 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-05T03:50:19.57+00:00
Kris Swift 0 Reputation points