Questions tagged [windows]
Windows is the brand name for a series of operating systems from Microsoft. Current versions are Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 23H2, Windows 11 24H2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. Instead of tagging a post "Windows", try to use a tag for a specific version.
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Apache web server: Is it possible to pass arguments to ScriptAlias scripts?
Due to various environmental complexities which are not relevant to the question, I need to launch PHP via a batch file (Windows) and so have set up a ScriptAlias, which looks something like this:
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Does creating a parent reverse lookup zone delete or delegate existing independently-created child zones?
We have an AD-integrated DNS environment with ~80 reverse lookup zones built up over years, all created independently with no parent zone. The 10.in-addr.arpa parent does not exist; we just have ...
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How to to compact an MS Access database file using VBA code with Microsoft Office 365 64-bit [closed]
I need the VBA code to do the Access Compact and Repair routine.
The following code fails with Access 64-bit.
Dim objJE As Object
Set objJE = CreateObject("JRO.JetEngine")
If Not objJE Is ...
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Windows print server incorrectly sending XPS data directly to IPP printers
I have a rather odd problem that built-in IPP drivers on a Windows Server 2025 print server are sending XPS data directly to Brother printers that do not accept it.
The weird part is if I print a ...
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Group Policy for Windows Taskbar settings
I need to use Group Policy to modify: Settings > Personalisation > Taskbar > Show the app with a badge notification when Resume is available
Is this possible?
If so, where can I find it in ...
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solaris SMB share - capability SIDs in ACL
I'm trying to copy files using robocopy /copy:datso from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Solaris 11.4 share (ZFS).
When copying Favorites folders I get "Invalid parameter" error.
This folder has ...
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Is there any risk of confidential data appearing during a Windows laptop reset? [closed]
I need to provide a clear, definitive answer to a concern raised by non‑technical managers.
The environment is fully cloud‑based: Intune, Autopilot, OneDrive, SharePoint, M365, encrypted local copies, ...
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Granting batch script admin privilege independent of who calls it
I have a remote machine which executes a number of measurement tasks. Users are supposed to execute a startup via command line (login via SSH).
The machine has one non-admin user which is supposed to ...
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Windows client doesn't use server-side content search when searching index share on Windows Server
A Windows server has the Indexing service active, and is indexing some folder (and subfolders) that are exposed as a file share. You can use File Explorer to search for content in the shared folders ...
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Creating a dump file from a Task Manager process fails with the error "The system cannot find the path specified"
I have a Windows Server 2022 VM occasionally experiencing lockups due apparently to some software that has a CPU leak. The software vendor recommended collecting a system dump file of the process ...
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Intermittent 10–15 second delay before logon in domain environment
I am troubleshooting a Windows domain logon delay affecting client workstations.
Symptoms
About 10–15 second delay before the login screen appears
NETLOGON Event ID 5719 during startup
GroupPolicy ...
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Windows Server 2025 began to restart around once a week
Our Windows Server 2025 began in the last 2 weeks to restart while nobody was working and we want to know what the reason could be. The server is activated and licensed. The server is running for ...
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How to hide header info and include indented lines in tree command output?
I'm using Windows Server 2022. I want to list files and subfolders in a directory in a tree structure.
I used this cmd: tree /f /a "C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Manga\Complete\Watashi no ...
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Windows prevent connection to alternate wifi when connected to company network
I'm trying to get our domain connected Windows laptops to only connect to our wifi network when it is in range, and not connect to other networks.
I want the devices to be able to connect to other ...
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When will DSClosestFlag of the DC Locator be set to 1?
Imagine an environment with two sites, HQ and Branch. Both sites have a domain controller.
A client from Branch wants to locate the optimal domain controller, and it so happens that the first query is ...