WInows 10 System Restore rejects microsoft account password
Computer did not boot windows 10 normally and went into attempts to Automatically repair which failed. Then when option System Restore from a restore point was attempted, System Restore asked to select account (only 1 in a list) with account name, after…
How can I tell if `wuauclt` is doing anything?
Hi All, W10Pro-21H2 I have a customer who need to have their updates and reboots done at a specific time. How can I tell is "wuauclt" has actually done something? All it does it return to the next line on the command line. I can…
What is the latest version of wincredui.dll
Windows Security window is showing extra password label that was not there in previous versions. Trying to identify what Windows or .NET update causes this.
How to fix persistent Windows Defender threat detection that no longer exists on the system?
Hello, I have a persistent threat detection in Windows Security (Defender AV) that I cannot rid myself of. My system is running Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 10.0.19045. The threat detected is 'PUA:Win32/AskToolbar', which was hidden inside of an…
How to stop Windows Defender from responding to pings
McAfee transferred incoming firewall functions to Windows Defender. I did a GRC Shields-Up test and ports are still reported as "Stealth", but incoming ping requests are not blocked and are responded to. I have blocked ICMPv4-In, and v6-in in…
W11 - Virus & Threat Protection
Hi, When I disable "Automatic sample submission" (see below) I receive periodic popups that the device may be vulnerable (see below), and it remains the same until I "Dismiss". Is there any workaround to NOT show this popup…
Custom detection in MDE
I am trying to create Custom Detection in Microsoft Security Center where my query has multiple Join and summarize statements. Whenever I am running query its providing results but after saving in Custom Detection form and under its results section its…
Won’t accept letters when trying to enter recovery key
Unable to type letters in tab for recovery key
How to Enable App Installer in a Secure Way After CVE-2021-43890 for many domains as sources?
Hi there, I'm interested to know if there's an update regarding this Github issue after CVE-2021-43890 was reported. In a nutshell, I'm looking for a secure way to enable App Installer for installation from the web in many domains as ms-appinstaller…
transports "internal" type credential windows hello PIN pop-up issue
Steps to reproduce the problem Prepare two Windows PCs. Called PC A and PC B for distinction (both PCs, using WIN1022H2 version) Go to the webuathn.io site PC A attempted to register FIDO2 with test_account account. When registering FIDO2, create…
How do I diagnose (debug) errors that occur in Authenticator or browser end during webauthn authentication?
Hello. I would like to inquire about the contents of the error during webauthn authentication. For FIDO2 registration and authentication, Passkeys UI should be generated if it is normal to call webautn API The issue I have experienced is that Passkeys UI…
My microsoft store is blocked, can you help me?
Hello there, my problem is that : Microsoft store on my notebook from second hand (probably it is from some company) is blocked, notebook is mine for my personal use. Its running Windows Enterprice, can you someone help me please, I do not want to buy…
Windows Security's Core Isolation features are missing and unable to turn on
Hi Colleague, I have reinstalled my windows many times and most of the features under the windows security are missing. Previously when I clicked on the Window security and nothing is displayed and it is blank screen. Fortunately, now at least is showing…
How to explain msg "additional info: 80090308: LdapErr: DSID-0C090447, comment: AcceptSecurityContext error, data 52e, v3839"?
Hi, I try to auth AD user by ldap library in linux. But func ldap_simple_bind return "additional info: 80090308: LdapErr: DSID-0C090447, comment: AcceptSecurityContext error, data 52e, v3839". But when I try to use a wrong password to auth, I…
Modifying the Protected Users group members with 'Account is sensitive and cannot be delegated' andAES encyptions?
I need some help and clarification on securing all of my Active Directory Enterprise and Domain Admin user accounts using the 'Protected Users' group and enabling these security attributes: Account is sensitive and cannot be delegated. This account…
Code Signing Certificates
I am developing an Electron application and I need to know how to code sign it? Where can I get a code signing certificate?
Group Policy Question
Background: I'm setting up the new Group Policy for Windows 11 and I'm using CIS Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise v3.0.0 L1 as a security guide. Issue: I'm at the "Xbox Accessory Management Service (XboxGipSvc)' is set to 'Disabled'" under the…
How to check for Authenticity the Window UEFI CA 2023
Hi Colleague, I have performed the following steps at my command prompt and convert the crt to pem format for viewing. However, the URL in the CA Issuer and Distribution Points do not have https secure connection. Please advise on how to Authentify those…
M.2 block bitlocker and disk solo read
Hola ayer instale de 0 Windows en un m.2 y al descargar cosas este se bloqueó, me empezó a pedir bitlocker no dejaba formatear o instalar de 0 desde un USB, al usar un HDD con Windows entre a ver y mire que este este tenía bitlocker, metí la clave y me…
How to temporarily stop as much as possible Microsoft network traffic on a potentially compromised machine
I need to connect my potentially compromised Win10 machine to the network briefly to determine any attempted target endpoint addresses, while blocking the actual connections at the edge firewall. However, various Microsoft products are generating an…