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Server 2022 |DC Migration Support Needed

Looking to get engineer support with a server migration that isnt going as planned. In the past with Action Pack we had hours - the new partner plan we have is only for cloud support. I try calling into Microsft and once I say I am a partner - the…

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asked 2025-10-24T18:30:10.2066667+00:00
Kim Hunt 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-24T19:30:05.3366667+00:00
Chen Tran 3,205 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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my Failover Cluster Manager (2 hosts with win2022 standard unlicensed) only create and show 1 vm

my Failover Cluster Manager (2 hosts with win2022 standard unlicensed) only create and show 1 vm When I create a new vm, old vm will disappear and new vm will show and run. I don't know why, so because of win2022 standard is unlicensed?

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asked 2025-10-24T02:17:02.56+00:00
quan trinh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-24T03:12:36.7566667+00:00
Jason Tran Nguyen 0 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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windows server 2022 iso file

I downloaded the windows server 2022 iso eval, but I get the license error when installing. (installing in vmware) it's a 4.7gb file. just me or have others had this issue? https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-server-2022

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asked 2025-10-15T18:46:04.97+00:00
Philip B 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-23T00:34:30.3866667+00:00
VivianPhan-0145 3,470 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft .Net Offline Installer latest Version

Hello, Does anyone know where I can find the latest version of the .NET Framework offline installation file? I can download the latest standard .NET Framework version 4.8.4775.0, but I can't find the latest offline version. The only offline version I…

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asked 2025-10-16T13:04:29.77+00:00
Jay Tee 35 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-22T22:30:38.4066667+00:00
VivianPhan-0145 3,470 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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What is the maximum storage capacity for Windows Server Backup on Windows Server 2022?

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows please what is the maximum storage capacity for Windows Server Backup on Windows Server 2022? Iirc, for Server 2019, it was 16TB, but I wasn't sure if that 16TB limit has stayed the same in Server 2022 or if it…

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asked 2021-11-30T22:55:40.48+00:00
Phoenix2017 21 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-17T20:06:07.83+00:00
racassel_admin 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Software Centre missing on Windows 10

I have a work laptop running on Windows 10. We have been asked to upgrade to Windows 11 via the Software Centre but this is not an option on my laptop. How do I upgrade?

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asked 2025-10-17T12:32:32.89+00:00
Quantix Group 80 Reputation points
accepted 2025-10-17T12:36:59.62+00:00
Quantix Group 80 Reputation points
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How to factory reset Windows Server 2012 R2 and whether there is a recovery program

How to factory reset (format) Windows Server 2012 R2 Is there a recovery program that can restore the original drivers after a factory reset (format)?

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asked 2025-10-15T05:27:33.64+00:00
석현 김 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-15T06:04:25.1566667+00:00
Tracy Le 1,480 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to login to workday authenticator app with new phone

I have a new phone and try to login to my workday but can not access my Microsoft authenticator app to receive code

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asked 2025-10-11T17:53:43.08+00:00
satesha K 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-11T18:33:57.27+00:00
Joseph Tran 3,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Install windows 11 on existing 10 windows application

Install windows 11 on windows 10. I will add additional characters here to insure I have at least 50 charters

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asked 2025-10-10T17:40:02.63+00:00
bruce schiefelbein 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-10T17:43:48.12+00:00
bruce schiefelbein 0 Reputation points
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I am trying to install Windows Server 2019 Standard Edition in Virtual Machine Windows.

I am trying to do setup for windows server 2019 Standard edition in Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Virtual Machine. I have downloaded ISO file for windows server 2019 and selected Standard edition. Below Steps performed - Right click the…

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asked 2025-10-06T14:45:05.94+00:00
Devyani Jaiswal 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-06T16:05:57.73+00:00
Chen Tran 3,205 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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SCDPM2019 - The VHD containing the replica or one of it's snapshots could not be mounted or unmounted. (ID 40002)

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the correct place to raise/ask this but this issue has apparently been fixed in DPM2016. When can we expect this to be fixed in DPM2019 considering reports of the issue date back as far as 2017??? This is becoming a real issue…

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asked 2022-06-14T13:49:12.52+00:00
Josh Wilkinson 6 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-30T17:09:19.2166667+00:00
Brandon Chapman 186 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In-place upgrade/ repair upgrade of Windows Server 2016 Datacenter running Domain Controller

Hello all, We're running one of our DCs on (Azure hosted) Windows Server 2016 Datacenter. Recently, our SCCM team notified that this VM is unable to receive monthly security patches. Upon running preliminary checks, we learned that the OS has corrupted,…

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asked 2025-09-29T11:30:56.73+00:00
Apurva Pathak 845 Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-29T15:08:55.17+00:00
Apurva Pathak 845 Reputation points
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create IPP printer with username and password with Powershell or script

Hi To all, i#m searching for a capability to add IPP printer(s) with an authentication on Windows Server or Client operating systems. I already got a powershell script running to add a IPP printer with IPPS port, but did not get the checkbox…

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asked 2025-08-14T08:08:56.3866667+00:00
Abendroth, Philipp 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-15T20:36:37.7466667+00:00
Jan Bjerre Aagesen 0 Reputation points
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PrintServer: Isolating printer drivers and other plug-ins

Hello. Sorry for posting in the wrong section, but Windows Server is not on the list. Dear moderators, please move my topic to the correct section. Problem: Windows Server 2022 core. I need to transfer the server to new hardware. I decided to redeploy…

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asked 2025-09-18T07:53:02.01+00:00
Андрей Михалевский 3,461 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-18T09:27:13.96+00:00
Henry Mai 6,425 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How can I properly contact Microsoft Clearinghouse to downgrade RDS CALs?

Hi everyone, I understand that the only way to downgrade Remote Desktop Services CALs is by contacting the Microsoft Clearinghouse. However, I’ve been struggling to reach them. When I call the Microsoft Clearinghouse number from this page:…

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asked 2025-09-20T02:03:56.4533333+00:00
Mishael John Calaunan 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-09-20T02:52:56.08+00:00
Henry Mai 6,425 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Issue: I have moved my server to a datacenter VM and re-activated the product key, how do I free up the original product key?

I have moved a physical server to a VM. I ran slmgr /upk to uninstall the product key then re-activated the server using the datacenter activation key. The original key still throwing and error that it is still activated. How do I free up this key so I…

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asked 2025-09-22T14:32:27.94+00:00
Joe Grosskopf 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T15:29:51.8033333+00:00
Joe Grosskopf 0 Reputation points
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Windows server 2019 with RAID 5 BSOD after installing patch.

I have a Window server 2019 in a no internet environment, performed cumulative update patches to 2019 server using the KB5065428 file for windows server 2019. After the update is ran, the server go into BSOD. I notice that previously there was RAID…

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asked 2025-09-25T06:35:03.7833333+00:00
ButItWoRksOnMiNe! 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-09-25T06:56:08.7266667+00:00
HarryPhan-2691 7,850 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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SSAS Service Account Permission Revoke After Applying Windows Patch Article [KB5065687 & KB5065427] on Windows Server 2016

Hi there, We are observing permission Revoke of SSAS Service Account on related folder to SSAS after applying Windows Patch Article [KB5065687 & KB5065427] on Windows Server 2016. Is this the known issue? Thanks, Sandeep Kumar

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asked 2025-09-26T10:48:06.0933333+00:00
Sandeep Kumar 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-26T11:31:03.1066667+00:00
Sandeep Kumar 20 Reputation points
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Expanding the operating system volume on a Windows 2022 server

Hello. We are running a Windows Server 2022 Standard appliance in our environment. The operating system is on Disk 0, and the physical drive is 225 gigabytes. The disk is a 'Basic' type. During the installation process the physical drive was partitioned…

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asked 2025-09-26T20:02:39.56+00:00
Kaplan, Andrew H 121 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-26T21:07:45.4766667+00:00
Domic Vo 7,830 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows activation not working

windows activation is not working, installation ID is not valid

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asked 2025-09-27T16:39:11.8+00:00
Skloss, Jason 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-27T18:00:32.69+00:00
Henry Mai 6,425 Reputation points Independent Advisor