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Inconsistent results from Windows Networking
I operate several different Windows computers and rely heavily on Windows Networking. In order to describe this problem I have 4 computers running on my own private network. Three of the four are connected to the network via Ethernet RJ45 Adapters. …
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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network drive fails to connect when starting up
Network fails to connect to a NAS device when starting up. It seems to try to connect before the Wi-Fi connects to my computer. after restarting explorer then is works fine.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-11-06T05:06:17.37+00:00
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James Andersen
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2026-11-06T05:57:10.7133333+00:00
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Ronald Sabiiti
1,670
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Windows Apps Can't Connect to Certain IPv6 Addresses. Any Ideas?
Hi everyone, Some applications suddenly can't connect to certain IPv6 destinations. I'm not sure whether Windows is having trouble with DNS, IPv6 configuration, routing, or network adapter settings. Where should I start troubleshooting? Any tips would be…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-11-05T22:02:06.9933333+00:00
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Oliver Mitchell
20
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answered
2026-11-05T22:38:31.41+00:00
Harry Phan
36,050
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Updates are mandatory and cannot stop. But after updates I cannot access network computers after installing updates.
It has been observed that we cannot escape from updates. It is mandatory. It changes the settings. Tally license does not work. We have to surrender it and reinstall the license again. After updating, network sharing stops. Not sure how to come out of…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-11-05T05:48:04.7533333+00:00
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Accounts Department
0
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answered
2026-11-05T08:09:06.85+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti
1,670
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
6 answers
Files on File Server locked by "another user" when user opened
We found few users unable to open files on share folders , it will display opned by "another us" , our security teams said to restart this service "SMS Agent Host" , yeah after restart this servie the files could be opened but the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-11-02T05:47:35.8366667+00:00
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Gary Gu-ext
10
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answered
2026-11-03T01:50:19.0566667+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
2,540
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
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October Monthly update Patch KB5127648 installed on systems, after installed and restart the system, system network not working, In Network Properties showing unidentified network. Please help to resolve this issue.
October Monthly update Patch KB5127648 installed on systems, after installed and restart the system, system network not working, In Network Properties showing unidentified network. Please help to resolve this issue.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-10-26T04:37:01.8333333+00:00
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Vishal Jadhav
40
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accepted
2026-11-02T03:50:25.7866667+00:00
Vishal Jadhav
40
Reputation points
2 answers
When a Computer slows down?
Need to know what questions are important to solve a problem of a slow down computer with windows 10
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Identity
A security solution that detects identity-based threats and suspicious activities in on-premises Active Directory environments
380 questions
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked
2024-09-08T00:49:05.1433333+00:00
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How do I configure Windows Firewall in Workstation
0
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answered
2026-10-31T10:00:02.19+00:00
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loren John
0
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3 answers
corparte wifi connectvity issue
after update the latest patch oct month, the corparte wifi not connect in the domain machine. please provide the solution urgent basis.
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2026-10-26T10:11:53.96+00:00
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Dharmendra Singh2
0
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edited an answer
2026-10-27T02:07:39.3533333+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
2,540
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
KB5127648 - patch creating domain authentication issues in wireless connectivity
Dear Microsoft Team, After installing KB5127648 patch employee restarted laptop as per patch requirement. domain authentication was happening and wifi working without any issue. when employee restarts the system as per patch requirements and re logged…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-10-24T10:40:58.4433333+00:00
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Ramamoorthi N
25
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-24T10:44:27.57+00:00
Ramamoorthi N
25
Reputation points
2 answers
Network isue
After installing 26H2 update I can't access to Win 10 network shared folder (disabled and re-enabled share but no avail), before that all worked just fine. Error given is 0x80070043 How to fix it?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-10-23T12:09:45.8566667+00:00
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intusr
6
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-24T07:34:40.41+00:00
Chance Maurice Niyonzima
825
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Laptop with 2 NICs for 2 different subnets but always uses the NIC with prioriy 1
Hi, I have a laptop and desktop both have 2 NICs, 1 is 1Gbs used for local subnet, the 2nd NIC is 10Gbs I need it for accessing the internet 1 NIC is in a 192.168.1.0/24 attached tothe router which serves as a DHCP and I have a local DNS to server the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-10-11T14:09:08.0833333+00:00
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Salam ELIAS
302
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edited a comment
2026-10-23T08:07:06.4733333+00:00
Salam ELIAS
302
Reputation points
2 answers
Homegroup in Windows 11
What is the best way to set up a homegroup or local network in Windows 11?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
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2026-10-19T02:11:19.8233333+00:00
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Steven Nelson
20
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answered
2026-10-19T02:18:59.49+00:00
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Xuan Nhu
1,695
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
File sharing
How do I check if check sharing permissions, confirm firewall settings allow file sharing on Windows 11?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked
2026-10-17T10:49:42.8966667+00:00
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Ron Verdon
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-18T00:53:29.11+00:00
MotoX80
37,946
Reputation points
9 answers
Always On VPN fails after installing KB5124008 on Windows 11
Hello, We are experiencing an issue with Always On VPN after installing the September 2026 Windows 11 security update KB5124008. Environment Windows 11 clients (24H2/25H2) Always On VPN Certificate-based authentication RRAS + NPS on Windows Server…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked
2026-09-09T08:45:16.16+00:00
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Tifoso1979
10
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-14T16:02:49.4466667+00:00
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Paul James
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows Ecosystem Readiness and Roadmap for NTN, Direct-to-Cell (D2C), and Future 6G Technologies
Hello Microsoft Team, My name is Ryan Chen from FII (Foxconn Industrial Internet), a Mobile Broadband module supplier supporting major PC OEM customers. As part of ongoing CY2028 platform planning and RFQ discussions, several OEM customers are…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked
2026-10-08T06:34:15.5933333+00:00
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Ryan W.H. Chen (陳維鴻)
0
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commented
2026-10-09T03:20:40.23+00:00
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Chen Tran
13,695
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
dot1x failed
Sometime we facing issue the client suddently disconnect from the network and i got below error. Is the client send different certificate to the nac? This is not permanent issue because if i re-plug the cable then the client can connect again
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked
2026-10-08T04:01:39.2+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,636
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-09T00:43:56.2366667+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,636
Reputation points
3 answers
D2C support in Windows
Hi Microsoft team, This is Warren from FII team, which is the MBB module vendor for PC OEM currently (e.g., DELL/HP/LENOVO). PC OEM is doing the feasibility study if D2C (Direct to Cell, E.g., T-Satellite service from T-Mobile & SpaceX) can be…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked
2026-06-08T02:49:43.88+00:00
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Warren Yu 游世儒
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-08T07:20:51.85+00:00
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Warren Yu
0
Reputation points
3 answers
ERROR 0X00000709 ON WIN 11 PRO 26H2
all my client pc which win 10 and win 11 cant even get to shared the printer from the host which is win 11 pro. which i know win 11 is having this big issue. what is the accurate solution for this?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked
2026-10-07T05:16:40.1133333+00:00
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calvin teng
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-08T02:54:24.4566667+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
2,540
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
network sharing
how do i turn off credentials for network sharing on win 11
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked
2026-10-07T17:59:29.8866667+00:00
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Allan Findlay
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-07T18:47:41.6366667+00:00
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Tracy Le
14,655
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Traffic with DSCP value 46 (EF) set by Application - Default Behavior in Windows 10
We are experiencing better performance/quality for VoIP traffic when the VoIP Client Agent (Avaya in my case) set the DSCP Value to 46 (EF), we don't have QoS policies in client and we are clear on the network side. Does Windows 10 without any QoS…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked
2024-01-17T17:36:01.16+00:00
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arpminusa
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-06T16:47:10.8366667+00:00
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Manish Varathan .s
0
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