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Windows 11: RDP session intermittently hangs at "Please wait" (no session visible in quser; requires reboot to recover)

Environment Product: Windows 11 (remote and client both Windows 11) Machine role: Single-user desktop Remote PC name: Pankaj32 User type: Local account Usage pattern: Long-running Python workloads (dozens of python.exe processes), frequent RDP…

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asked 2026-01-01T16:56:31.7833333+00:00
Pankaj Vashisht 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T12:06:51.5233333+00:00
leoel 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to Install HEIF Image Extensions (HEIC Codec) Due to Microsoft Store Restriction

✅ Issue Description (Details) We are facing an issue with opening .HEIC image files on a corporate Windows device. The required codec (HEIF Image Extensions) is only available through the Microsoft Store. However, access to the Microsoft Store is…

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asked 2026-04-07T08:07:43.5+00:00
Srinatha Raghupaty 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-07T11:40:24.0866667+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 9,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Is there an alternative to sysprep to change windows SID?

I’ve been doing some cloning/deployment work lately, and honestly Sysprep feels pretty heavy-handed - resets too much, takes time, and sometimes breaks stuff I’d rather keep. Is there any reliable alternative to Sysprep just for changing the Windows…

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asked 2026-04-01T08:42:40.7033333+00:00
da danniel 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-02T03:55:02.14+00:00
Tracy Le 5,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Code signing upload failed

We are Darfon Electronics Corp., and we are currently experiencing difficulties in the process of applying for a Microsoft hardware program. After logging in using the account ******@darfon.com, we digitally sign the files provided by Microsoft and then…

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asked 2026-03-31T03:03:28.3833333+00:00
FC 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-31T06:21:32.33+00:00
FC 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows Pro 11 Defender and Firewall security

Hello, Can I have an account representative please call my number registered under my email address? Or have an account representative call my new number. Please contact me through mu email or phone number I'm currently using.

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asked 2026-03-24T20:35:43.6466667+00:00
joshua tavenor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-31T02:35:59.22+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 14,440 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problema con diseño (Layout) de menu de inicio

instale SaRA Enterprise, pero cuando me di cuenta mi pc cambio su menú de inicio, he tratado de que vuelva a verse el mismo menú clásico de Windows 11, pero no no he corrido con suerte, cuando voy a personalización y selecciono inicio, no me aparece las…

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asked 2026-02-24T14:19:40.2766667+00:00
Pavel Campos 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-19T10:48:21.0533333+00:00
Pavel Campos 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Notepad vulnerabilties reported in our 100s of VMs because of notepad update is being in staging

Name                   : Microsoft.WindowsNotepadPublisher              : CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=USArchitecture           : X64ResourceId             : Version                :…

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asked 2026-03-12T10:00:37.2266667+00:00
Ravulacheruvu Deepthi (LTIMINDTREE LIMITED) 5 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
edited a comment 2026-03-16T14:11:16.5766667+00:00
Ravulacheruvu Deepthi (LTIMINDTREE LIMITED) 5 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2 answers

activation of workstation and windows pro after a hardware change

Case # 7098775860 The women that was assisting me informed me that i needed to contact commercial tech and she wanted to get me to fill in her performance questionnaire that while i was getting a pen to wright the information down she switched it on me…

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asked 2026-03-06T01:18:09.1966667+00:00
Jerry wade 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-03-16T13:21:59.3866667+00:00
Valeria Putuntica (BLUEHAWK LLC) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Hi Microsoft Support Team,I need urgent assistance with my Samsung Galaxy Book running Windows 11 (version 10.0.26200.8037).

Problem summary: After a normal reboot, my PC stopped working correctly. The C: drive is inaccessible and I cannot open Excel, OneDrive, Bluetooth, or any system tools. Diagnostics already performed via PowerShell: Get-Volume shows C: with…

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asked 2026-03-12T15:49:31.33+00:00
Pedro Nunes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-16T08:13:25.16+00:00
VPHAN 28,585 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

How do I connect headphones to blue tooth on my computer?

I cannot connect my bluetooth headphones to my computer. How is this done?

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asked 2026-03-09T20:14:10.5133333+00:00
Libonati, Ellen 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-16T02:57:44.67+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 14,440 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Printer offline on just one computer

My HP printer in my office is offline for a single computer but working for the second computer in the office so I can't print from my computer. How do I fix this, I have already turned both off and on.

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asked 2026-03-04T20:33:18.9133333+00:00
Maria Andrews 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-10T03:51:35.6666667+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 14,440 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Contact phone number for customer representative

I need to speak with a customer service representative regarding new service I just started

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asked 2026-02-18T19:35:50.72+00:00
Sheila Kenny 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-06T16:46:25.2366667+00:00
Aaron Poley 0 Reputation points
2 answers

The new local admin account does not show on the lock/sign-in screen.Stuck in guest account.

Hi, I created a new local administrator account on my windows laptop, but the account does not appear on the lock/sign-in screen as a selectable user. I am locked with guest account with no admin rights. Hence all access denied. Details below: Windows…

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asked 2026-03-04T01:56:09.2766667+00:00
Vishal Verma OFFICE 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-06T09:12:44.01+00:00
VPHAN 28,585 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Header Insertion for restrict-msa (KB kA14u000000g1E2CAI) not blocking personal accounts

Hi Community, I am a cybersecurity admin currently testing the implementation of Microsoft Personal Account (MSA) blocking using Palo Alto Networks Header Insertion, as described in KB kA14u000000g1E2CAI. My Environment: Hardware: Palo Alto…

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asked 2026-03-04T06:52:59.6133333+00:00
DAVAADEMBEREL PU 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-05T04:26:02.53+00:00
Tracy Le 5,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Disconnection when printing in Azure Virtual Desktop

Some of our users get disconnected when printing inside AVD through Windows App. The print job gets to downloading pages section after clicking print and disconnects the user. Some client PC/s users are affected, some are not, it appears to be random and…

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asked 2026-02-11T15:37:31.0966667+00:00
MichaelB-2136 150 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-04T23:12:44.72+00:00
Manu M 5 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Creating a Local User Account with Admin Privileges Without Admin Access

A new Lenovo computer was purchased, and after setting it up a couple of months ago, Microsoft recognizes the user as a global admin, but Windows classifies the user as a standard User with no admin rights. This restriction prevents the installation of…

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asked 2025-09-15T22:15:59.8866667+00:00
Julia B 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-04T03:15:31.7266667+00:00
Marc Belanger 0 Reputation points
1 answer

I meet a install issue on Win11 v22621, the cerification of driver is invalid after pass the DUA submission.

Hi All, I meet a install issue, the digital signed driver fail to install on Win11 v22621, and it show error code 39 - "Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file". The digital certification of driver is generated by the…

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asked 2022-10-24T05:43:18.077+00:00
Tina Zhao 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-03-03T09:35:34.8+00:00
Chen Tran 8,930 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

RDP with Entra user

i have and issue with RDP connection. pc 1 it's connected to DC on-prem pc 2 connected to AAD only. i try to connect from pc 1 to pc 2 and without success. i try to change the RDP file and add >> enablecredsspsupport:i:0 authentication level:i:2 i…

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asked 2026-03-01T14:51:50.8933333+00:00
Ross Nishuler 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-03T03:31:34.04+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 585 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Signing in for new laptop

For a brand new laptop, Unable to sign in user with Microsoft business account. “email not recognized’ error message

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asked 2026-03-01T23:22:29.3233333+00:00
Marilyn Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T03:44:23.7733333+00:00
Harry Phan 17,045 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Deploying Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)

Hello, I trying to deploy Windows Defender Application Control with Secure Boot On to authorize my Custom Kernel Mode Certificate (The certificate also present in Firmware Trusted db), it worked well without any issue with CodeIntegrity, however when I…

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asked 2026-03-01T10:55:20.27+00:00
CommandX 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-01T12:32:37.8266667+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 9,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor