2,919 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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Windows Security Center service is turned off and cannot be enabled

When I turn on my computer, it says “Enable the Windows Security Center service, Windows Security Center service is disabled, click or tap to enable. Big red X.” I clicked on it and it doesn't work, it won't start, it reports an error, what's wrong with…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,659 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.
2,919 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.
1,843 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.
424 questions
asked 2024-10-22T08:31:59.1666667+00:00
Strilen Liu 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-22T09:23:55.2433333+00:00
Strilen Liu 0 Reputation points
0 answers

What is the difference between Platform mode and Software mode among the passwordless authentication methods provided by Microsoft?

I have a question about the passwordless authentication method provided by Microsoft. According to the docs(https://zcusa.951200.xyz/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/concept-authentication-passwordless), the passwordless method is divided into…

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.
5,441 questions
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
6,971 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2024-10-22T09:04:23.49+00:00
민수 김 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Persistent PUA

Windows Security repeatedly identifies a PUA threat. I "Remove" the threat and then an hour or two later the same threat appears. It was suggested that Security is finding reference to the offending file in the archive or history file 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2024-10-20T02:07:41.6266667+00:00
Tom Hartman 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-22T08:15:36.77+00:00
Jing Zhou 7,020 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Robocopy: copy drive root directory creates Hidden backup folder

Windows 10 Home 21H2 19044.1526, 64-bit Robocopy 10.0.19041.1266 Run Robocopy via .bat file, Run as Administrator. Hello: When I use Robocopy to copy the root directory of a drive (D:) to a folder (non-root directory) on an external drive, the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,659 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,152 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2022-02-17T21:04:52.667+00:00
franklin-xy 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-21T11:59:18.0866667+00:00
Michal Šovčík 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Re-install Windows Defender

I have corrupted Windows Defender on our machine. How do I re-install or remove and re-add Defender. I have try following SFC /SCANNOW DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,659 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
39,398 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.
2,919 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,744 questions
asked 2024-10-07T15:37:50.2166667+00:00
lalajee 1,811 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-21T11:10:33.6766667+00:00
Rakesh Gurram 8,670 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Where can I find Information on KB packs that are not listed on the MS Catalog?

https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/home.aspx does not list information about KB5018506 I have had this issue multiple times, we need to prove where these patches come from for our Security Baselines.

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.
2,919 questions
asked 2024-10-18T16:00:19.37+00:00
Cuoco, Patrick 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-21T01:52:37.6433333+00:00
Hania Lian 16,166 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Certificate based authentication without smartcard by LsaLogonUser fails

I am working on a certificate-based authentication project for domain users against Active Directory without the use of smartcards. I am trying to access the issued domain user certificate container and pass the value in a serialized format to…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,513 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,590 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2022-05-25T14:12:55.717+00:00
Syed Danish 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-10-20T15:07:36.73+00:00
hjsdfry 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Service names such as MpKsl15169faf and MpKsl48db6a65 for event 7045

Hi, For event 7045 (A service was installed in the system), we have been getting random service names such as MpKsl15169faf and MpKsl48db6a65. Though, the process gets installed is C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Definition…

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.
2,919 questions
asked 2020-11-13T07:34:24.567+00:00
Veena Sagar 71 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-19T14:11:08.6533333+00:00
Veena Sagar 71 Reputation points
13 answers

BitLocker - Key ID

Hello, My daughter activated the BitLocker in my computer but the recovery I am able to pull up does not match the key ID on listed on the computer. Is there another way to recover the key id? Could I possibly have made another account I don’t remember…

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.
2,919 questions
asked 2021-07-01T18:50:30.217+00:00
Tayrin ORand 41 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-19T09:36:49.36+00:00
Prathima Acharya 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 update error 0x80244018​. Unable to update.

When trying to update to the latest Windows 10 version in Windows update, the system shows "There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later" as the installation process reach 100%. The error code is 0x80244018. I have…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,152 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2022-01-22T08:02:03.787+00:00
Sherri Khan 31 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-18T21:36:13.6366667+00:00
IT Consultant 0 Reputation points
1 answer

KB5012170 - Clarification - Check Script Still Says Vulnerable

Looking to see if anyone has some clarification on the BOOTHOLE vulnerability remediation: Test Box: Windows 10 Pro 22H2 - 19045.4046 Microsoft release KB5012170 in order to close this vulnerability. I've tried installing the MSU, but it says it's…

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.
2,919 questions
asked 2024-10-16T13:46:42.7633333+00:00
RickAZEP 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-18T12:08:11.9433333+00:00
RickAZEP 0 Reputation points
1 answer

WHfB - sign-in failed. Contact your system administrator and tell them that the KDC certificate could not be validated. Additional information may be available in the system event log."

Hi This has troubled me for weeks. I spent hours trying to find anything helping solving this but there is very little information on this error. sign-in failed. contact your system administrator and tell them that the kdc certificate could not be…

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.
2,919 questions
asked 2024-10-11T12:24:27.5133333+00:00
Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-18T09:08:30.18+00:00
Thomas 0 Reputation points
3 answers

WSUSSCN2.cab file for Windows 11

I have been using a the wsusscn2.cab file and WUA in a script for years to determine the latest non-superseded applicable UpdatesIDs so that I can download them and bring them to my offline networks. Now that we are moving to Windows 11 it seems to me…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,636 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.
2,919 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,744 questions
asked 2024-06-13T15:51:07.07+00:00
ArmoredEmu01 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-17T20:38:51.3233333+00:00
ArmoredEmu01 0 Reputation points
4 answers

How do i rollback a windows update on windows 10 from 2 days ago

Hello, I installed the windows update January 9, 2024—KB5034122 (OS Builds 19044.3930 and 19045.3930) and, January 9, 2024-KB5034275 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows 10 Version 22H2 . Ever since these updates I've had…

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.
2,919 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager Updates
Microsoft Configuration Manager Updates
Microsoft Configuration Manager: An integrated solution for for managing large groups of personal computers and servers.Updates: Broadly released fixes addressing specific issue(s) or related bug(s). Updates may also include new or modified features (i.e. changing default behavior).
1,051 questions
asked 2024-01-14T18:34:53.5466667+00:00
AUSTIN DWIGGINS 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-17T05:54:42.8333333+00:00
pee wee 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Windows 10 automatically changing sign-on settings for VPN

Hello, I am having intermittent problems with the built in Windows 10 IPsec VPN client. When using it with our Meraki Firewall, it will automatically change the sign on from User Name and Password to General Authentication when the adapter settings…

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.
2,919 questions
asked 2021-03-25T20:04:38.073+00:00
Maritza Pearson 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-17T00:30:49.0266667+00:00
Lauren Stephens 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to print the coverage report while using libfuzzer with MSVC?

While using libfuzzer with MSVC the coverage section is empty. Is there a way to print the coverage report with libfuzzer & MSVC?

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
5,147 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,743 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2024-10-08T06:08:05.8933333+00:00
Vishnu Gopalakrishnan 126 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-16T13:24:27.1+00:00
Vishnu Gopalakrishnan 126 Reputation points
11 answers

My website shows "This site has been reported as unsafe" page.

Hi, I opened a website weeks ago. It's just a landing page for our start up project. One page, one section, social media links and contact e-mail only. Nothing more since than. After one week it started to show "This site has been reported as…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,335 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2021-02-18T14:35:29.333+00:00
kill-pr0cess.inc 6 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-16T09:17:24.6433333+00:00
Sabeel Hussain 0 Reputation points
1 answer

MS 365 Defender onboarding using Group Policy error 0x80070534

Hello, I am trying to create a GPO to onboard Windows 11 devices to Microsoft 365 Defender. I followed all the steps from the article below and got the following error on the laptops targeted by the GPO; 0x80070534 No mapping between account names…

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.
5,441 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,152 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2022-12-09T20:36:12.99+00:00
Samuel Rousseau 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-10-15T20:50:10.67+00:00
Dominic Pellerin 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Where to Upload Memory dump file for Microsoft team to Analyse ?

Dear Gents, is there any procedure for where to upload Memory dump files after a BSOD crash for Microsoft support to analyze? We have a random machine BSOD that happened multiple times even after Windows repair and install I appreciate any help you can…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,659 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.
480 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.
116 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2024-10-13T18:20:18.32+00:00
Mohamed khairy 146 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-13T20:48:57.6+00:00
Marcin Policht 24,790 Reputation points MVP
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

From the command line, how can I tell if a reboot is pending?

Hi All, From the command line, how can I tell if a reboot is pending or delayed? Many thanks, -T

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,659 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,152 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.
2,919 questions
asked 2021-12-27T03:58:23.49+00:00
Todd Chester 666 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-12T12:40:05.75+00:00