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Virtual Machine: Intermittent 'Access is Denied' Error During SMB/UNC File Move Operations

Problem description I am experiencing intermittent failures when attempting to move files between SMB/UNC paths on Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition virtual machines. The error message states 'Access is Denied', and no recent configuration…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-11-03T14:25:43.8833333+00:00
Georgios Gkoufas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-03T19:14:38.5933333+00:00
danyepshtein-5708 0 Reputation points
6 answers

How to make 2-sided printing permanent

In Widows 11, on an HP printer, in the settings, there is the option to select 2-sided printing by changing "not installed" to "installed". Once having done this the 2-sided printing works. But when you go off and do other things,…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Print, fax, and scan
asked 2026-11-02T14:01:23.4166667+00:00
CG Stroh 46 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-03T17:53:01.7+00:00
CG Stroh 46 Reputation points
2 answers

I Need to upgrade a Windows Server 2016 File server to Windows server 2022 both versions are standard. I need a full retail copy of the Windows SErver 2022 standard edition to do the in place upgrade. Where can I get the full retail version ?

I Need to upgrade a Windows Server 2016 File server to Windows server 2022 both versions are standard. I need a full retail copy of the Windows Server 2022 standard edition to do the in place upgrade. Where can I get the full retail version? Most version…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-11-03T17:00:39.2433333+00:00
Bob Huskisson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T17:50:26.6566667+00:00
Chance Maurice Niyonzima 825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

When switching to only the second screen, the second screen mistakenly uses the HDR calibration profile from the first screen

This is a chain reaction between a long-unresolved bug and a new bug. First, I need to raise another issue: Many users have noticed that since a certain version, Windows recognizes the order of video signals opposite to the BIOS. Specifically, when using…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-06-16T20:04:41.27+00:00
Giresharu Fan 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-03T17:16:25.7133333+00:00
Francisco Montilla 31,725 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Windows SFC Cannot Repair Corrupted System Files

System File Checker repeatedly reports that some corrupted system files cannot be repaired. How can I correlate CBS.log entries with component store health and determine whether an offline repair is necessary?

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-11-03T16:16:39.5366667+00:00
Jane Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T16:53:02.9133333+00:00
Hoang Le Huy 1,520 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Text and menus are scrambled for Paint Snipping Tool Photoviewer

For the past one week, the text in the menus and dialogs for Microsoft Paint, Snipping Tool, Photo Viewer, etc are scrambled if the program is open on an external monitor that I use with my laptop. They are displayed correctly on my laptop screen. Is…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-11-02T12:01:19.7666667+00:00
Kris Sathia - Consultant 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-03T16:50:47.9966667+00:00
Kris Sathia - Consultant 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Server 2025 RDS: reconnect to a disconnected session stuck on “Please wait” until logoff after an interrupted auto-reconnect (Winlogon 4008). Server 2022 recovers from the same event.

Hello everyone, We are facing a strange issue while migrating our RDS farm from Windows Server 2022 to Windows Server 2025, and I’ve run out of ideas, so I hope someone has seen this before. Some background first. During the migration we run both farms…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-11-03T16:20:04.03+00:00
Sergii Pavlenko 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T16:41:25.5333333+00:00
Sergii Pavlenko 0 Reputation points
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WSUS Server 2022 rejects Event 156 reporting when MiscData g= contains pipe-separated GUIDs

I am troubleshooting a WSUS reporting issue where clients can successfully scan for and install updates, but WSUS does not update their reported installation status. The issue has now been traced to the WSUS Reporting Web Service rejecting Event 156…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-10-23T17:32:54.0933333+00:00
Caleb Davison 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-03T15:22:06.21+00:00
Anna Maria Münster 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Support for Inline Child Scripts in PowerShell 7.2 Runbooks

What is the current status of support for inline scripts in Powershell 7.2 runbooks? The current documentation lists inline scripts as "not supported", but it is unclear whether this will change or when it might change. We have several scripts…

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Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | PowerShell
asked 2024-04-16T07:32:25.3133333+00:00
Guilherme Noronha 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-03T14:31:15.58+00:00
Guilherme Noronha 20 Reputation points
4 answers

Voice Typing is Rewording

Several issues have appeared recently in voice typing, and they all seem related and have started occurring since Jan 2026. This is Windows Voice Typing in all apps. Notepad, Edge, Chrome, Word etc. The voice typing starts OK with Ctrl+H Then starts OK,…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-03-26T22:44:57.8566667+00:00
Mike Meyer @ M31 60 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T14:06:06.2833333+00:00
Ryan Shrott 0 Reputation points
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DISM /RestoreHealth Fails with Error 0x800f081f: How to Find a Compatible Repair Source

Hello everyone, DISM returns error 0x800f081f when running /RestoreHealth, indicating that Windows cannot locate the source files needed to repair the component store. What should I check to confirm the installed Windows edition, version, build, and…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-11-03T13:23:37.02+00:00
Vikki Caesar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T14:04:16.75+00:00
Marius Vaičeliūnas 230 Reputation points
5 answers

Windows Server 2025 RDSH: Start menu search stays on "loading" indefinitely – SearchHost's WebView2 never navigates

Hi all, We have a recurring issue on our Windows Server 2025 multi-session hosts (RDSH / Citrix VDA) and are running out of ideas. Environment Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 24H2, build 26100.33650 October 2026 updates installed in the image on 14…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-10-30T12:29:25.6533333+00:00
Kevin van t IJssel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T13:53:06.3333333+00:00
Marie Dominique 5 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Server 2022 Unable to Connect to HP Printer

The Windows Server 2022 environment is experiencing connectivity issues when attempting to connect to an HP printer. The server is unable to establish a successful connection with the printer, preventing users or applications from accessing printing…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-11-03T11:16:39.9733333+00:00
Hakim Fahadi 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-03T13:39:21.2066667+00:00
Hakim Fahadi 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Active Directory Replication Failure

Active Directory replication between Domain Controller DC1 and Domain Controller DC3 is failing. As a result, directory changes made on one domain controller may not be successfully replicated to the other.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-11-03T12:20:56.0333333+00:00
Khadija Hajjati 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-03T13:38:17.17+00:00
Khadija Hajjati 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Server 2022 RD Web Access – XSLT Deprecation in Google Chrome

Hello We are operating a production Remote Desktop Services environment based on Windows Server 2022 with RD Web Access and RD Gateway. Our environment provides three access methods, all of which are required by our employees and external customers: …

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-11-03T12:38:21.0166667+00:00
Florian Schleifer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T13:36:39.3033333+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti 1,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unexpected ADMIN_ Profile Folders and Repeated Credential Prompts When Running ADUC as Administrator on Domain-Joined Windows 10/11 Devices

Hello, We manage an on-premises Active Directory domain with Windows 10 and Windows 11 clients managed through Group Policy. Recently, we started experiencing unexpected behavior across multiple workstations. We would like to identify the root cause…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-10-18T18:50:56.6233333+00:00
Mustafa Abbas 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-03T11:15:46.2633333+00:00
Sk Asif Rahaman 80 Reputation points
1 answer

RemoteApp en Windows Server 2022: no se puede escribir desde tablet táctil Windows 11 (en escritorio completo sí)

Tras actualizar in situ un servidor RDS (Session Host + Connection Broker + RD Web Access, sin RD Gateway) de Windows Server 2012 R2 a 2022 (compilación 20348.5761, al día), una tablet con Windows 11 y sin teclado físico ya no puede escribir en ninguna…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked 2026-11-03T09:37:40.1433333+00:00
Andrés González Piernas 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T10:48:04.2833333+00:00
Xuan Nhu 1,695 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

My PC lags alot

Why is my PC lag when ever and every single time when I play a game it lags like hell even when I do my buenuess or work is is always slow every time

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | System performance
asked 2026-11-03T02:04:19.29+00:00
Jack/dark 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-03T10:45:48.6733333+00:00
Chen Tran 13,615 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error when updating

I tried everything you suggested... Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26300.9457] (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Windows\System32>DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version:…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Other
asked 2026-11-02T11:08:56.5633333+00:00
Wayne Wehrspann 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-03T10:45:34.1533333+00:00
Wayne Wehrspann 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Cannot Rename a Folder Because It Is in Use

Users cannot rename or delete a folder because Windows reports that it is being used by another process. How can I identify open file handles, background processes, and applications retaining directory references?

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-11-03T09:14:20.0166667+00:00
Adin Mohhamed 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-03T09:50:56.6833333+00:00
Hoang Le Huy 1,520 Reputation points Independent Advisor