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Error 304 in Microsoft Entra ID with Student Account - Unable to Change Subscription

I'm currently using Microsoft Entra ID through my university account and have encountered an Error 304 when trying to access it. Additionally, when attempting to adjust my subscription settings, it says only a global administrator can make these changes…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,154 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,366 questions
asked 2024-07-04T20:54:32.1533333+00:00
Ali Ali 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T04:15:12.4166667+00:00
Navya 6,200 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How would I create a new admin account without admin privileges

I forgot the admin password for my computer and do not have admin privileges on my current account. Is there a way to create a new admin account or enable the default admin account without having admin privileges? I have already tried accessing Advanced…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,077 questions
asked 2024-07-08T01:26:39.7866667+00:00
mousie bobot 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T04:10:16.25+00:00
mousie bobot 0 Reputation points
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Storage Space Direct

so i am looking at setting up storage space direct and i have my 3 servers and i watching this video on your site https://youtu.be/raeUiNtMk0E in the in beginning it stated that he has 3 servers but he explained nothing about what sort of RAID system…

Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
974 questions
asked 2024-07-04T18:34:10.7133333+00:00
Kevin Lane 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-08T03:30:48.2466667+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,376 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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S2D hyper-v cluster install patch

Hi,   I need to install patch KB5034439 on Windows servers https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5034439-windows-recovery-environment-update-for-windows-server-2022-january-9-2024-6f9d26e6-784c-4503-a3c6-0beedda443ca   I have installed this type of…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,524 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,613 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
974 questions
asked 2024-07-04T09:15:58.2933333+00:00
fsdg 1,006 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-08T03:30:43.45+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,376 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How to update Windows Server 2022 Server without Internet connection

I would like to apply latest Windows Updates on my Server but it doesn't have an internet connection.

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,524 questions
asked 2024-07-04T18:26:51.1333333+00:00
Ramanjeet Virdi 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-08T03:30:32.2666667+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,376 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Handling of UWP child window closing behavior

Hello UWP experts , I create the child windows from the main app using the below code. The requirement is at the start dont allow the user to close of window and allow only after 10 to 20 seconds. I couldn't find any pre close event for the child…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2024-07-05T14:15:02.29+00:00
DotNET Fan 191 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-08T03:28:39.2633333+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT 32,726 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Where to find correct version information using in C on Windows

I'm looking to programmatically find the correct version information for Windows using the "C" programming language. I've searched online with no luck. Does anyone know where I can find resources to help me achieve this goal?

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,002 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,500 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,615 questions
asked 2024-06-22T22:13:39.2533333+00:00
Thad T 26 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-07-08T03:20:22.9166667+00:00
Thad T 26 Reputation points
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Program crash when creating MagnificationAPI window in Windows 11

While executing the following statement, programs on the target computer crash without warning and without a runtime error pop-up box. hwndMag = CreateWindow(WC_MAGNIFIER, TEXT("IdtScreenMagnifierMag"), WS_CHILD | MS_CLIPAROUNDCURSOR |…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,500 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,615 questions
asked 2024-07-05T04:07:40.6+00:00
RL Chen 230 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-08T03:15:39.3333333+00:00
RL Chen 230 Reputation points
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When will Microsoft rebrand USB 3.1 to USB 3.2 in inbox driver?

On Intel 10th gen processor system, Intel USB host controller is marked as USB 3.2 Gen1. But the device name is still Intel(R) USB 3.1 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) in Device Manager. Because the device is using inbox driver…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,570 questions
asked 2021-03-07T02:22:40.133+00:00
guliteb 41 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-08T02:51:32.58+00:00
Oleksandr Sokolov 0 Reputation points
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File Explorer settings through Group Policy

Hello, I am trying to edit the settings for the Windows 11 File Explorer in Local Group Policy. The settings I need are: Music and Videos folder removed for all users. File extensions viewable for all users. Is this even possible to do through local…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,805 questions
asked 2024-06-25T17:09:26.99+00:00
Aidan Fitz 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T02:49:23.8633333+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,376 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How to scroll in the tabs area in TabView in WinUI3 by using code

There are many tabs in a TabView Control in WinUI3 App. I made a function: pin a selected tab to top. After set it to the top (meaning the first tab ), I make it be selected. Everything is ok, but the first selected tab may be hidden if I had previously…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
747 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,578 questions
XAML
XAML
A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) that enables developers to specify a hierarchy of objects with a set of properties and logic.
786 questions
asked 2024-07-05T08:19:01.0566667+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T02:46:36.9466667+00:00
C CB 105 Reputation points
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Mi impresora local deja de imprimir cuando se desconecta del escritorio remoto

Tengo una impresora local HP 1102W Funciona excelente cuando no se me cae la conexión del escritorio remoto, una vez que se cae la conexión y se me reconecta ya no funciona, aparase, incluso esta como lista y predeterminada

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,077 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,002 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,524 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,805 questions
asked 2024-07-08T02:33:00.4566667+00:00
Sergio Perez 0 Reputation points
2 answers

MDM folder size is more than 30 GB

System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\mdm in this folder there are about 500 files each file has the same exact size the user is having low disk space issues, I did disk cleanup but not enough can I delete the content of this folder? windows…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,077 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,669 questions
asked 2024-06-27T20:46:50.78+00:00
Saif 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T02:32:47.6933333+00:00
Xenia-MSFT 790 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Get the SID of currently enrolled user from Registry

Hi, Is there a way I can get the SID of a currently enrolled user from registry. I found this Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Enrollments\499B59E9-637E-493D-91D8-9A5FE2D5B450 registry key which contains the SID. But I somehow also…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,077 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,805 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,669 questions
asked 2024-06-13T10:44:34.02+00:00
Bevan Thomas 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T02:21:21.82+00:00
Xenia-MSFT 790 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Issues with Access Permissions in PhoneLineTransportDevice API on Windows 11

I am currently working on a hands-free application on Windows and using the PhoneLineTransportDevice API. To utilize the features of this API, I initially request access permissions using the PhoneLineTransportDevice.RequestAccessAsync() method. This…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,578 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,805 questions
asked 2024-07-07T03:07:39.5133333+00:00
Taylor Yi 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T02:11:59.5533333+00:00
Taylor Yi 0 Reputation points
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how to resize swapchain?

I am using Direct2D D3D11CreateDevice ` hr = d2dFactory->CreateDevice(dxgiDevice, &device); hr = device->CreateDeviceContext(D2D1_DEVICE_CONTEXT_OPTIONS_NONE, &ctx);` DXGI_SWAP_CHAIN_DESC1 swapChainDesc = { 0 }; swapChainDesc.Width =…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,500 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,615 questions
asked 2024-07-07T08:32:10.0766667+00:00
mc 4,026 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T02:06:39.7666667+00:00
Castorix31 82,841 Reputation points
2 answers

How to fix Error Code 5 when trying to capture a reference image.

I am trying to capture a reference I created in a VM. This is the command I am putting in using WinPE. dism /capture-image /imagefile:"D:\WIN11.wim" /capturedir:D:\ /name:WIN11FULL /compress:max. I press enter. Deployment Image Servicing and…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,805 questions
asked 2024-07-07T00:58:44.8+00:00
DE*CORAZON 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-08T02:06:29.67+00:00
Hania Lian 10,531 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How Can I track the Last DPI which is sent by WM_DPICHANGED in WPF?

I want to scale my WPF application according to available screen DPI. I know there Per Monitor DPI aware available but that are completely different what I want to achieve. I want to disable scaling for my WPF application even if windows has some scale…

Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Presentation Foundation
A part of the .NET Framework that provides a unified programming model for building line-of-business desktop applications on Windows.
2,706 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,500 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,578 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,615 questions
asked 2024-06-23T21:10:17.6933333+00:00
MERUN KUMAR MAITY 531 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-08T02:00:19.47+00:00
Hongrui Yu-MSFT 785 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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MS Security compliance baseline Windows 11 23 H2 Login Problems

Hi, I am implementing MS security baseline as highlighted in the following screenshot. After implementing the baseline, I am NOT able to login to the user account. This account is a local account and I was signed in using this local account. Any…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,823 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,775 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,805 questions
Microsoft Intune Compliance
Microsoft Intune Compliance
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Compliance: Adhering to rules, standards, policies, and laws.
145 questions
asked 2024-07-07T10:24:29.3133333+00:00
~OSD~ 2,131 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-08T01:48:29.48+00:00
Crystal-MSFT 45,736 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

bitlocker type letters of recovery id key

bitlocker type letters of recovery id key

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,077 questions
asked 2024-07-07T17:34:20.0433333+00:00
Gary Daniels 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-08T01:37:07.56+00:00
Hania Lian 10,531 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor