88 questions
88 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers tags
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Rights issue installing "convert to PDF" printer program as a printer(similar to MS print to PDF).
I am getting a GP permission error in a domain environment on one workstation when trying to install a "convert to PDF" ( and truth be told, it's a mixed 2012 and 2022 environment) printer driver. I've checked the GP settings for printers and…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-08-22T20:08:11.55+00:00
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Mark Kopache
0
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answered 2025-08-22T21:09:12.8366667+00:00
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Harry Phan
1,225
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
how to fix Unattend.XML issue during OS upgrade
We have change the key and rename the Unattend.XML file in C:\Windows\Panther and still same issue in different servers. For e.g. Windows 2008 R2 to 2012 R2 fails and from 2012 to 2016 fails with same error.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-08-21T10:08:44.97+00:00
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Lalith Sanchethi
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-08-21T14:43:59.9066667+00:00
Harry Phan
1,225
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Server 2025 product category is missing from WSUS
I recently upgraded several servers from Server 2019 to Server 2025. When I went into WSUS to add the correct product categories, I could not find anything for Server 2025. Yes, I know that I should be looking for "Microsoft Server Operating System…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-08-09T00:41:31.7933333+00:00
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AaronKennedy-2673
6
Reputation points
answered 2025-08-12T18:45:25.88+00:00
Adam J. Marshall
10,366
Reputation points MVP
1 answer
ARM64 printer driver cannot be added on Server 2019
This works well on Server 2022/2025, but on Server 2019 you will receive error that "The environment specified is invalid". When you check the ARM64 option, there is an error. Is there a limitation on Server 2019 to add ARM64 driver?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-07-08T07:20:18.6966667+00:00
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Ralph Evan Gesta
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-07-22T07:38:44.38+00:00
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Smith Pham
2,670
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
PnpUtil fails to enumerate drivers.
Does any one understand why this is happening and how to fix it. PS: pnputil /enum-devices works perfectly.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-07-05T19:28:24.8633333+00:00
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David Collen
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-15T01:06:02.9733333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
166.6K
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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WSUS download Windows 11 driver patch issue
Hello everyone, WSUS downloads Windows 11 driver patches, there are 200000 of them. Is this normal
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-07-01T06:25:17.0933333+00:00
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shengxian li
60
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-03T08:45:54.37+00:00
shengxian li
60
Reputation points
0 answers
Where did my Windows E Drive go?
My windows E drive with 900 GB just disappeared out of thin air when I attempted to create a storage pool. That shouldn't happen.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-05-07T02:59:39.61+00:00
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Edy Gonzalez
0
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edited a comment 2025-05-11T17:20:45.58+00:00
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Anh Khau0429
90
Reputation points
1 answer
24H2 Windows HLK Testing + CHAOS test will crash the Devfund_CHAOS_WLK_Reliability.dll
I have been running HLK Testing on 22H2, 23H2 and 24H2. CHAOS test will pass on first two but on 24H2 it will crash the Devfund_CHAOS_WLK_Reliability.dll. It return error code 0 on fuzz test but then fails the test and crashes the dll. WDTF_TEST :…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-04-14T18:53:00.0633333+00:00
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Himanshu Pareek
1
Reputation point
answered 2025-04-24T12:05:54.8133333+00:00
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Beatrix
1,430
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Best way to host an AI module for my Multiple businesses
Hello Everyone, I hope you are doing well. I want to host an AI module on one of the microsoft auzre servers for my following businesses My Question is that what's the best way to host an AI module on microsoft azure services? like should I use…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-02-22T10:28:34+00:00
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Anonymous
answered 2025-02-24T17:08:47+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
What are my options to upgrade our Windows Essentials 2019 (Perpetual License) to 2022 or 2025?
Is there a free upgrade? We have around 7 users currently and use a domain.........
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-02-17T13:59:05+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-02-18T07:26:23+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers
Windows 2012R2 Server Rolls Back During Upgrade
Hello, everyone…. I have a sticky upgrade mess that I just inherited. I’m not the original server builder nor maintainer, they’re long gone. I just took it over. Problem is, we’re in a Unix shop and I’m a Unix expert, not a Windows expert. Dozens of…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-02-08T18:43:24+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-02-12T01:18:25+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
windows server 2019 failed to install KB5048661
windows server 2019 failed to install (2024-12 Cumulative Update (KB5048661)), the error database register Corrupted , when running SFC /scannow it cant started , DISM failed need a help to fix this error
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-01-16T10:47:29+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-01-17T01:19:43+00:00
Anonymous
30 answers
Server 2016 and Click to Run Version 2412 (Build 18324.20168)
I have two clients with Server 2016 Terminal Services using Office 365 Click to Run. When the server updated to Version 2412 (Build 18324.20168) all applications would crash. I rolled back to Version 2411 (Build 18227.20162) but over night it…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-01-09T21:53:18+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-01-13T16:50:54+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers
In-place upgrade failed Server 2022 to Server 2025
I've been working on in-place upgrades of Serve 2022 to Server 2025, and I have one server that fails to upgrade after a lengthy upgrade process. I've run the DISM /cleanup (Windows Server 2012 R2 upgrade to Windows Server 2019 fails - Microsoft…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-01-08T17:32:02+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-01-09T13:45:53+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers
Microsoft Excel Driver Questions
I am trying to use the following Excel ODBC driver: Microsoft Excel Driver: 16.00.4999.1000 Is this an ODBC 3.x compliant driver? Does it support Unicode? Best Regards, Miki
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-01-09T07:53:29+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-01-09T08:56:48+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
SQL Server Import & Export Wizard not getting opened when trying to import the data
SQL Server Import & Export Wizard not getting opened when trying to import the data. Please help me getting this issue resolved
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2025-01-08T11:31:40+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-01-09T07:41:38+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
Downgrade rights in Windows server 2025 standard
Hi. as far as i know Windows Server 2022 Standard can be downgraded Windows Server 2016 Standard (i have media and key from other server). But how its going with Windows Server 2025 Standard (per core)? It can be downgraded to Windows Server 2022…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2024-12-27T08:36:02+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2024-12-30T08:35:41+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers
How do I remove Services For Unix 3.5 from Server 2012R2
I'm upgrading my server from 2012R2 to 2019, then 2022, and I'm getting stopped by the error shown. I've looked through the entire registry and on the Disk, and NOWHERE is there anything referencing this service. It doesn't show in services, and I've…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2024-12-16T20:30:18+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2024-12-23T01:10:20+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
Hello, I would lire to download the specific version of ODBC for sql server 2016 SP3, the version 13.3.6450.1 of ODBC, could you send me a like to download it please, thank you very much
Hello, I would like to download the specific version of ODBC for sql server 2016 SP3, the version 13.3.6450.1 of ODBC, could you send me a like to download it please, thank you very much Regards, Stéphane BORDELAIS
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2024-12-21T23:01:35+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2024-12-23T00:56:09+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Upgrade server Datacenter 2022 on running System / Windows Update TargetEdition Datacenter 2025
Hello, i read it is possible to upgrade a Server Datacenter 2022 into Datacenter 2025 with Windows Updates. This is new for me. I don´t have these option , well im connecting to that target Server Datacenter 2022 via RDS and SSH "so its not in my…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up upgrades and drivers
asked 2024-12-14T09:22:32+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2024-12-17T02:46:58+00:00
Anonymous