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Virtual-Based security enabled but not running

We are testing Windows hotpatch on our Windows 11 24H2 devices. I observed that some devices received the hotpatch while others did not. Upon review, I found that devices which received the hotpatch have VBS enabled and running, with the Hotpatch service…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-08-28T11:15:49.8433333+00:00
Ritesh Sharma 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-28T12:35:17.9733333+00:00
Domic Vo 1,015 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Bluetooth issue windows 11

Hello, Since Monday, August 11 my Bluetooth devices of my entire computer equipment, Cherry mouse, Plantronics headphones, and Logitech mouse&keyboard have stopped working, both the old ones that were already paired and the new ones. I can't pair new…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-08-19T08:47:15.72+00:00
Mathieu Da Costa 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-20T14:45:04.27+00:00
Mathieu Da Costa 0 Reputation points
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win 11 kiosk computer comes up blank black screen reboot resolves

we have windows 11 kiosk machine configured as a epic status board - meaning its on 24/7 - displays beds. but intermittently one of the screen is black but pc is logged in and screen is up but not displaying on big screen

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-05-19T16:38:42.5833333+00:00
Hale, Stacey 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-08T06:39:24.3533333+00:00
Smith Pham 2,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unattended Windows 11 PC sometimes shuts down after Windows Update

A Windows 11 machine is left on / unattended for long periods monitoring and logging data. It is set up so that if there is a reboot it will restart the monitoring software. Sometimes though it is found switched off which is suspected to be after a…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-08-01T15:34:44.9233333+00:00
DB Mike 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-07T11:40:49.15+00:00
DB Mike 0 Reputation points
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Transfer my badges and certificate into another account.

Afternoon Microsoft, South African Time. Hi i was previously using ******@bankservafrica.com... as my account to access my learn , certification and badges. But however i have now changed companies and my account seized immediately. How do I transfer to…

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asked 2024-06-24T14:58:28.6533333+00:00
Themba Sibiya 50 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-06T06:31:18.9066667+00:00
Vo Phu 0 Reputation points
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Group Policy Machine Inactivity Limit not working on few laptops

I have a policy to lock the screen with a password after 5 minutes of inactivity. Most of the computers (desktops and laptops) are locking the screen as expected. But a few laptop do not lock the screen at all. The policies are: In Computer…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-07-31T07:33:16.6233333+00:00
Arkady Karasin 30 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-04T05:45:19.8666667+00:00
Arkady Karasin 30 Reputation points
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AVD Session Freezes on One Specific Device When Using Windows App or Remote Desktop Client (But Works in Browser and on Other Machines)

AVD Session Freezes on One Specific Device When Using Windows App or Remote Desktop Client (But Works in Browser and on Other Machines) roblem Summary: When my staff logs into our Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) session using either the Windows AVD desktop…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-06-19T01:42:19.0833333+00:00
J 10 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-29T11:22:02.63+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 165 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Specifying Hostname for Windows Sandbox Instances

How can the hostname of Windows Sandbox instances be specified in the configuration? It appears to be linked to the sandbox ID, but is there a way to ensure all instances have the same hostname? Additionally, is there a method to change the hostname…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-07-22T12:10:16.3533333+00:00
Chielo Newctle 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-07-26T10:16:35.4033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 105.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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AVD Insights Perf and Heartbeat tables not showing data in Log Analytics Workspace

I have enabled AVD Insights on my host pool and linked it to a Log Analytics Workspace. Other tables like WVDConnections are receiving data correctly, but the Perf and Heartbeat tables are completely empty. Here is what I have already verified: …

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2025-04-09T17:10:49.12+00:00
guest 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-23T16:56:06.24+00:00
Finn Dang 460 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure Virtual Desktop not starting a Login

Hello, I am having an issue within my Azure Virtual Desk with a dedicated VM starting up, with the Host Pool "Start VM on Connect" enbaled. Added user, that is logging into AVD, to the RBAC role at the subscription level : Desktop…

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asked 2025-04-08T15:40:52.72+00:00
Barry Shay 41 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-23T16:50:06.0566667+00:00
Finn Dang 460 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Not able to connect to AVD from Remote Desktop. ERror: Connection blocked because certificate in the connection information has expired.

I am trying to connect to AVD using Session Desktop (Microsoft Remote Desktop). I am getting error "Blocked connection because certificate in the connection information has expired.

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asked 2025-06-10T12:07:24.0666667+00:00
Ravi Chahil 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-22T12:53:15.9166667+00:00
Smith Pham 2,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Blocking RFID card reader USB redirection is not working as expected on AVD hostpool

My project uses an USB RFID card reader to authenticate and start the msrdc session to connect to AVD, I would need this RFID card reader to stay on the local client system, but in spite blocking the redirection of this particular device, it is still…

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asked 2025-03-28T19:55:22.27+00:00
Chandil 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-22T08:36:08.1866667+00:00
Smith Pham 2,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Partition has Bitlocker encryption

I replaced a new HDD and installed Windows 11. Now my old partition requires a BitLocker key, but I only have a BitLocker ID. How can I find an unlock key using that BitLocker ID? Please help me get my valuable data from my old HDD

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asked 2025-06-05T11:44:58.73+00:00
Widura Demion 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-21T05:52:33.26+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 540 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix "Windows cannot access \\Server\personal\name\desktop

62 years old here. Not techie. My laptop is connected to our Windows Server in my home town and I have been working in different city. I have been logging into my laptop using my server's credentials (username, password) the last 4 years until this…

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asked 2025-05-17T04:15:54.3033333+00:00
John Tomas 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-16T17:07:06.0566667+00:00
Joseph Tran 1,405 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Could you please summary the Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 for bussiness scenarios? And could you please let me know if it can support like Windows APP, VMware Horizon and etc?

Our company is considering whether to replace Win11pro 24H2 with Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024, so we need comparative information about the two systems, such as features, support time, and commercial usage scenarios. Please help me give a summary,…

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asked 2025-07-02T02:56:15.3533333+00:00
lei king 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-09T00:29:43.6433333+00:00
lei king 20 Reputation points
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How to get rid of pchelp Soft Driver Updates popups forever?

Popups from Soft driver updates appear every time i turn on my computer, and they keep coming back. I want them gone forever.

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asked 2025-06-24T22:07:37.77+00:00
Robert Braun 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-06-24T22:07:37.8566667+00:00
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How to sync 2 PC'S

I am trying to sync 2 Microsoft Win 11 computers. I have followed the advice as on the intermet i.e acoounts, personal preferences which is turned on both PC's. Nothing is happening. What ha ve I missed doing

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asked 2025-06-12T12:07:03.4433333+00:00
Robin Pike 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-23T09:29:46.3866667+00:00
Gabriel-N 4,645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to remove Global Secure Access program from MSFT domain joined machines?

Currently Global Secure Access is required software for all domain joined machines. It also re-enables itself while the machines are in use. This is a MASSIVE problem for two reasons: It blocks connection to and will disconnect active MSFT-AzVPN-Manual…

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asked 2025-06-12T22:41:25.9566667+00:00
Ted Briggs 10 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Virtual Appliance routing

We have a virtual appliance deployed on our azure tenant. We have over 5 virtual networks that we need to make sure they can route behind hte virtual appliance. Virtual network peering has been configured however we still are unable to route behind the…

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asked 2025-06-09T20:20:27.27+00:00
INT Azure Administrator 0 Reputation points
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Increase HD Capacity of Virtual Machine

We currently have a user using Windows 365 Business with Windows Hybrid Benefit‎ - ‎Windows 365 Business 8 vCPU, 32 GB, 128 GB (with Windows Hybrid Benefit)‎ but they need a larger capacity hard drive. How can we increase this without losing the existing…

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asked 2025-05-30T11:30:16.3066667+00:00
Kaushik Patel 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-01T00:42:31.2+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 5,406 Reputation points