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SMB Authentication Broken After Microsoft Account Password Change

“This bug only appeared after changing my Microsoft Account password. SMB rejects correct credentials. Please upvote my Feedback Hub report here: https://aka.ms/AAz4r21 so Microsoft prioritizes fixing it.”

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asked 2026-01-02T05:20:25.6166667+00:00
八神 アンドレ伊織 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-04T14:53:03.1566667+00:00
VPHAN 15,355 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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sfc /scannow error

hi, I am using Server 2016. Whenever I install the Hyper-V role CMD - sfc /scannow I'm getting error "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them." Removing the Hyper-V role fixes everything. "Windows…

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asked 2026-01-02T18:30:08.71+00:00
Yusuf Cengizhan Çağan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-04T14:46:50.3+00:00
VPHAN 15,355 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

winsqlite3.dll

This file winsqlite3.dll Is beeing reported as CVE-2025-6965, it was reported in august and Microsoft flagged it as known issue 13 september. Anyone know anything, about if the file will be updated.

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asked 2025-10-21T12:14:16.4533333+00:00
Knut S 95 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-02T16:00:20.0866667+00:00
Rafael Vargas 5 Reputation points
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Windows 11 is reverting to old files

I have windows 11 and for the secund time i start my computer and log in to my work database, for some reason it delete the most current files and replace them with old ones.. my data base is not even on the home folder, is directly on root c:/. is…

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asked 2025-12-20T22:07:18.83+00:00
Roderico Soto 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-30T00:00:08.7133333+00:00
Larry Greenstein 0 Reputation points
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Powershell import updates have some error

C:\ImportUpdateToWSUS.ps1 : Failed. Using a parameter called "2" "ImportUpdateFromCatalogSite" when an exception occurs, the underlying connection was closed: send an error occurred while trying to send. C:\ImportUpdateToWSUS.ps1 :…

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asked 2024-08-15T00:42:30.0233333+00:00
利峰 郭 10 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-29T05:32:08.0733333+00:00
Valentina Buckovska 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Does a product key activate or install?

I have disk windows server 2016 with product key, now does this activate or install the server? Reason for this question is I have tried to install this product key with the server it won't let me. KMS has been retired, volume licensing also expired and…

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asked 2025-12-28T15:30:50.6933333+00:00
Junior 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-12-29T02:40:46.0966667+00:00
Harry Vo (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 4,500 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to bypass the Windows10 login without password in custom credential provider?

Hi. I want to bypass the windows login without password by clicking the button in custom credential provider. Is there any way? Thanks in advance.

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asked 2021-07-19T04:24:09+00:00
hyeyeon@hyundai-autoever.com 106 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-26T23:13:31.3166667+00:00
Robert Pack 0 Reputation points
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Win Server 2025: unable to activate PIN or Fingerprint sign-in options.

Hello to all. I have a bit of a problem, I would really appreciate your expertise. I have installed a standalone Win Server 2025 LTSC Preview Build 26052, which was successfully updated to Build 26063.1 through Windows Update, on a pretty old but…

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asked 2024-02-29T10:29:33.92+00:00
LedZep 30 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-25T18:24:34.06+00:00
Gábor Hársfalvi 5 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Failed to Inplace upgarde from Windows 2008 R2 to Windows 2012 R2

Hi Guys, I am trying to perform inplace upgarde from Windows 2008 R2 to Windows 2012 R2 but failed with teh following error" Windows installation can not be performed" or "windows could not start the installation process" while…

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asked 2021-05-18T06:57:56.18+00:00
Naveed Sarwar 61 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-24T15:02:52.3433333+00:00
vikas jagtap 86 Reputation points
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Hyper-V Windows 2022 boot loader error

Hello, I'm trying to install Windows server 2022 (eval version) on Hyper-V (Windows server 2019 version). I got the UEFI error with the message the Boot loader failed. I tried with Windows server 2019 iso file and it works. Few…

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asked 2022-04-26T11:46:09.22+00:00
Philippe NONORGUES 26 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-23T16:39:52.7266667+00:00
Lounes Djelil 0 Reputation points
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Server Manager shows "Configuration Refresh Message Error" & "Online - Data Retrieval Failures"

We have migrated a Tertiary Domain Controller, running Windows 2022 from VMWare to Hyper-V. The migration was successful, and the system appears to be operating. However, we have noted a concerning issue when examining Server Manager. It shows the…

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asked 2025-11-01T14:21:58.0966667+00:00
Adrian Forrester 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-23T11:25:21.5266667+00:00
Filios Nikos 0 Reputation points
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WSUS not show client OS Windows 11 correctly

WSUS Win 2019 not showing client OS install with Windows 11 correctly. it shows Windows 10 Pro version 10.0.22000.194

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asked 2021-10-11T08:58:07.447+00:00
Noor Ilham bin Che Mat 6 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-23T04:33:31.6866667+00:00
Krishnakumar Devarajan 1 Reputation point
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Availability of Premium Assurance for Microsoft systems

Hello, I am looking for clarification regarding Microsoft’s Premium Assurance program. Specifically, I would like to know for which systems it was available, excluding Windows Server 2008, and what the approximate end dates of Premium Assurance support…

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asked 2025-12-22T14:55:42.4366667+00:00
Gregory Miller 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-22T17:01:34.7733333+00:00
Gregory Miller 20 Reputation points
1 answer

How to troubleshoot Windows HLK mini driver certification test failures?

I have set up a Windows Server 2019 and client for Microsoft HLK mini driver certification test. However, I'm encountering a test failure with exit code 32. The error message says cmck.exe certify failed on start of test execution. Any suggestions on how…

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asked 2024-10-03T11:24:05.8666667+00:00
hanish g 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-22T11:49:33.8666667+00:00
Darth Tester 20 Reputation points
2 answers

trasnfer win key

i installed windows server standard 2025 oei key on esxi host. after some days, i purchased new server, can i reactivate they key on that new pc?

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asked 2025-12-22T07:37:21.1833333+00:00
CC Serge 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-22T07:37:57.1466667+00:00
CC Serge 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Regarding problems with "MSMQ" in the December 2025 security patch

The December 2025 security patch caused problems with MSMQ. • Windows 10 version 22H2: KB5071546 • Windows Server 2022: KB5071547 • Windows Server 2019: KB5071544 • Windows Server 2016: KB5071543 After applying the above patches, problems with MSMQ…

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asked 2025-12-18T08:53:32.3933333+00:00
Hara,Hiroyuki(原博幸) 60 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-22T06:53:33.5733333+00:00
Hara,Hiroyuki(原博幸) 60 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to assign a smartcard for local user

How to assign a smartcard for local user? Is it possible? In Active Directory users have "Smart card is required for interactive logon" checkbox, but local users have not. How to force 2FA-logon with smartcards for local users?

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asked 2025-12-16T01:49:14.95+00:00
AleksSmits-3770 40 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-22T04:57:02.3266667+00:00
AleksSmits-3770 40 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows update error code: (0x80073712)

Hello! I encountered an error when uptading windows. Can you help me solve this problem? Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712)

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asked 2025-12-19T20:45:11.1466667+00:00
Patrascu Mihai 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-22T02:55:04.5033333+00:00
Harry Phan 11,655 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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New to this, need template for membership cards

We are a non-profit, Veteran program and we had to start a memberships. It is once a year or lifetime. We really need to find something that is easy to use but still can have ll their information on the card. We have thought about having their picture on…

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asked 2023-02-18T07:08:36.24+00:00
rachel ferguson 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-20T11:15:31.43+00:00
vikesh sharma 0 Reputation points
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onedrive icons sync removed my desktop and taskbar how to get it back

onedrive icons sync remove my desktop and taskbar how to get it back

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asked 2025-12-18T20:57:06.41+00:00
walter pettway 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-18T21:00:10.43+00:00
walter pettway 0 Reputation points