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VM won't boot

My VM is stuck on the boot screen. There is a Microsoft logo and a circle of dots below. It has been going on for hours. Here is how it all started. After the VM (Windows 2012) received an automatic update, I lost access to it via remote desktop. There…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-06-02T00:33:47.9566667+00:00
DC Dweller 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-06-05T01:26:24.9033333+00:00
DC Dweller 1 Reputation point
2 answers

Windows Server MAK Key Shows Already Used (0xC004C020) After HDD-to-SSD Migration and Old HDD Formatted

Hi, I am using a Windows Server MAK product key. The server was previously activated successfully. Recently, I replaced the HDD with an SSD and migrated the system. The old HDD has since been formatted. After the migration, Windows now requires…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-05T00:07:55.7+00:00
Lim Kai Zhi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T01:03:44.5433333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 18,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Locking and unlocking Personal Vault from task bar icon stopped working on Windows 11

The one-drive icon on the task bar stopped working: the UI goes through the process, but when you try to actually view/edit files - it says that it is still locked. Unlocking the Personal Vault from the File Explorer still works.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-06-04T22:42:29.6+00:00
Val Melamed 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T23:58:09.6133333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 18,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Unable to open a specific link from one of the computers in the organisation

Issue only specific to one device and is not user profile specific. Primary browser: edge Windows 11, 25H2 HP EliteOne 840 G9 23.8 inch All-in-One PC Desktop PC Restarted the computer Cleared cookies Tried to load the link in Incognito mode Tried a…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-03-12T03:14:40.7433333+00:00
Spoorthy Manjunatha 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T23:29:22.4166667+00:00
Spoorthy Manjunatha 0 Reputation points
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is anyone else experiencing system crashes after installing the most recent Windows 11 update?

Hi there, My computer has crashed two or three times today, and the only recent change I can think of is installing the latest Windows 11 updates. The system doesn’t stay on the error screen long enough for me to read the full message. It briefly…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-02-11T15:47:06.71+00:00
Kiki Julia Smith 55 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-04T22:11:15.09+00:00
Diego Ramos 0 Reputation points
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DNS Errors 5014 and 4013

I am getting these errors and my Active Directory is not syncing across all 3 of my domains. #dns #server 2016

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-06-04T20:53:59.86+00:00
Rob Christensen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T21:40:27.9266667+00:00
Tracy Le 9,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Request for Window Verification Regarding Windows License Issue_260529

Dear Microsoft Enterprise Support Team, We are a company supplying robotic equipment related to semiconductor wafers. One of our end users has repeatedly experienced an issue with Windows license deactivation on the equipment we delivered (7"…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-29T06:10:01.8466667+00:00
SOOYEON JUNG 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T20:26:50.0566667+00:00
Alexandra Tanasescu 0 Reputation points Moderator
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How do I fix work offline so I can send/receive?

I can't get out of work offline mode. Therefore I can't receive email or send email successfully. Thank you

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-07-29T13:02:05.6133333+00:00
John Craig Jr 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T20:25:57.6333333+00:00
Rayyan Fawad 0 Reputation points
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frequent “Access Denied (0x00000005)” on shared printers with Windows 11 + WHFB (Kerberos ID 208 errors)

I’m a Level 1–2 IT technician at a company currently deploying Windows 11 devices enrolled in Intune with Windows Hello for Business (WHFB). Since this rollout, we’ve been experiencing an intermittent “Access Denied” (0x00000005) error when users try to…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-06-04T20:06:37.7633333+00:00
young leo 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-06-04T20:07:00.76+00:00

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Strange “locked for editing by another user” on file server

Good morning Sometimes we are experiencing a strange effect on our file servers and all the usual/known reasons cannot explain it: If a user tries to open a file (word or excel) he's getting the well know message saying the file is “locked for…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2021-05-04T07:46:18.683+00:00
Roger Rüegg 6 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T20:06:14.91+00:00
Tom Parkinson 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Sentinel USB key not recognized

i have a sentinel usb key to license a piece of software. Windows 11 will not recognize it. do i need a new driver?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2025-08-19T01:02:54.59+00:00
Mike Hawksley 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T19:25:28.7866667+00:00
Jennifer Baird 0 Reputation points
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Issue to access FTP

Hi, I tried to get to the new FTP and got the issue below, having the certificate SSL as well. What to adjust on the server?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-05-31T04:55:05.21+00:00
Jonathan 85 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T18:29:39.3766667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 134.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Soporte extendido windows 2016 y windows 2019

Hola, cuando estarán disponibles los costos del soporte extendido para Windows 2016 y Windows 2019 (si aplica)?? En la calculadora Azure solo esta W2012. Quedo atento.

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-04T17:08:27.72+00:00
answered 2026-06-04T17:53:49.91+00:00
HLBui 6,590 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I remove PIN (Windows Hello) option if it is greyed out?

As you can see, the option is inaccessible to me.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2023-12-23T15:09:00.53+00:00
Ben Bryant 70 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T17:37:18.9566667+00:00
Harris Dickenson 0 Reputation points
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How do I change the name of my Dell PowerEdge R440 Without conflicting with AD

I have a Dell PowerEdge R440 on Windows server 2019 Small Business Server. I tried to change the name of it in settings, but I couldn't log in getting the error "The security database on the server does not have a computer account for this…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-06-04T16:03:34.15+00:00
Garrick Whetstine 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T16:46:15.73+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 18,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

When using Snipping Tool how to prevent grey background in selection

I've used the Snipping Tool for many years, and just recently when I select to save an image, the resulting image is keeping a grey background within the selected target. As you can see below, instead of having the selected image on its original white…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2024-02-07T17:03:20.0966667+00:00
David Tegeder 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:34:51.32+00:00
Aileen Chapman 0 Reputation points
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Understanding the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Containers Folder Size

The C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Containers folder is using 25 GB of space, which is concerning after previously extending a 50 GB system partition to 100 GB due to space issues. Despite clearing temp files and the WinSxS folder, the available space…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-03-17T01:17:17.3066667+00:00
ASGLT 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:27:00.8966667+00:00
Nathan Phillip Brink (binki) 41 Reputation points
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USB Keyboard typing double characters automatically / Turning on Filter Keys doesn't resolve it

Help! My mechanical keyboard has suddenly started typing double or triple letters every time I tap a key once (like typing "hheellllooo" instead of "hello"). I know it's not a hardware chatter issue because it happens with three…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-06-04T15:38:57.9833333+00:00
Harry Young 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T16:16:13.4633333+00:00
Domic Vo 22,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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2nd DC freshly created cant be contacted and does not autnenticate users

I have a primary DC (win 2k19) managing a network and decided to add a 2nd DC in case of any failure for the PDC. The 2nd DC is also win 2k19, setup went OK and it seems that replication was OK as well, time is synced between both. Windows firewall on…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-04-08T10:59:31.4333333+00:00
Salam ELIAS 302 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T16:15:48.0333333+00:00
Salam ELIAS 302 Reputation points
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Robocopy command tool drops error log: The system cannot find the path specified on valid absolute targets

Hey scripters, I wrote a standard automated deployment string using Robocopy to mirrormanage local directories onto a mapped server drive network storage backup location. The utility starts running, but periodically drops a fatal pathing exception error…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-06-04T14:17:04.9966667+00:00
Oliver Smith 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T16:00:24.87+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator