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Why does HttpPlatformHandler/ANCMv2 for IIS only assign a port dynamically and how to use ARR/URL Rewrite given this

This question is 2 parts - would really appreciate any insight. What are the architectural reasons behind the port assignment via HttpPlatformHandler to another process, let's say a Python web app, only being dynamic? i.e. it is not possible to…

Internet Information Services
ASP.NET Core
ASP.NET Core
A set of technologies in the .NET Framework for building web applications and XML web services.
4,793 questions
asked 2023-08-14T14:52:43.3866667+00:00
Mark Zhukovsky 46 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-03-15T13:38:52.1766667+00:00
tadpole 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Tracert requests all timing out for one specific server

Hey, I was recommended this forum from the official microsoft forums - So I've been having this issue for about 6 months now since I moved to a new address and switched networks from Virgin Media to Sky. The issue is with major packet loss to a specific…

Windows Network
Windows Network
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.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
844 questions
asked 2025-03-08T10:53:21.8566667+00:00
Kyle Grady 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-03-15T13:25:05.63+00:00
Kyle Grady 0 Reputation points
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Window 11 Backup Fail, Please check “VSS” and “SPP” application event logs for more information. (0x807800A1) and (0x800423F3)

Windows 11 cannot create system image. it show popup "The backup failed. A Volume Shadow Copy Service operation failed. Please check “VSS” and “SPP” application event logs for more information. (0x807800A1) Additional Information: The…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,077 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2022-01-06T06:25:39.603+00:00
P.Abee 11 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-15T09:43:52.9+00:00
Dale Hardie 0 Reputation points
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Wifi Windows 11 not working

I've been struggling for almost a week, before my laptop had a problem with wifi, it works really fine, then I shut it down, after that day, when I open my laptop, I saw that it's not connected in Wifi, then when I tried to toggle it on, it immediately…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-15T03:29:55.24+00:00
Alfonso, Mark John 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-15T08:13:34.76+00:00
Shahab Nayeb Mohseni 0 Reputation points
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How to remove Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.26120.3360 (ge_release_upr)

This patch "Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.26120.3360 (ge_release_upr)" keeps coming up and failing and will not allow the normal patches to be downloaded and applied. I just want to remove/prevent this patch from my system so normal patching…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-14T20:02:28.7633333+00:00
Home Ott 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-15T07:37:49.9266667+00:00
Erik Moreau 826 Reputation points MVP
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Unable to boot Windows after installing parrot security linux as dual boot

I installed Parrot Security next to Windows, but when the Grup menu appears and choose the Parrot, it works well, but if the Windows 10 is selected, the system does not work and the screen remains like this I also tried using grub command and boot…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,982 questions
asked 2025-03-15T07:04:15.36+00:00
Adam khador 0 Reputation points
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How can I tell which program is using the print screen key?

Some process has stolen the print screen key. I know it's not the snipping tool since it's not installed. At least, I can't find it in the installed apps list. When I hit the print screen key, the screen flashes and ... nothing else happens. Also, when I…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-15T05:43:07.36+00:00
Mijomo 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Sysprep failing for Windows 11 24H2

Sysprep /generalize is failing for windows 11 24H2. At the end of generalize, the window runs into the following error on MDT Setuperr.log file shows the following error 2025-02-27 08:56:51, Error [0x0f0043] SYSPRP WinMain:The sysprep dialog box…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-02-27T16:04:18.31+00:00
Sunil Nair 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-15T05:03:55.3466667+00:00
JHerrera-9319 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 very slow

Hi After upgrading to Windows 11 the fairly new machine has gone very slow. I have tried many of the steps recommended including following; Malware scan Disk clean-up Temporary files clean up sfc /scannow dism /online /cleanup-image…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2022-04-15T11:49:26.177+00:00
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commented 2025-03-15T04:10:32.5433333+00:00
murray acton 0 Reputation points
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Memory could not be written error at restart

Hi, I'm encountering an error (snippet below) when restarting my computer. The apps function normally, but sometimes my headphones fail to connect to the dongle. They only connect after I restart my computer, and the error appears during the restart…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-15T02:33:52.1033333+00:00
Alejandro Pino Hurtado 0 Reputation points
0 answers

need to restore bluetooth to a win 11 computer that used to have it.

I have an older HP desktop computer with Win 11 installed on it. When I bought it everything worked fine, including bluetooth. It was turned ON in the Settings menu. Someone visited one day and did some changes to my settings or another location and I…

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.
5,820 questions
asked 2025-03-15T01:33:14.9266667+00:00
Ron DeWees 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Can't connect 2 Windows 11 computers to home network

I am absolutely baffled on why I am unable to get my 2 new Windows 11 Home Version computers to see each other in the home network. Below are the steps I took to set up both PC to Connect and Share on our network. However, neither computer can see the…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-10T15:27:19.4666667+00:00
Barbara Lolmaugh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-15T00:04:39.84+00:00
MotoX80 35,611 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

access denied via google & bing to certain websites eg premier.ticketek.com.au and other

accessing normal websites, seems to happen after a windows11 update with both google & bing

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-14T03:57:22.47+00:00
Phil Woodhouse 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-15T00:04:36.7133333+00:00
Phil Woodhouse 20 Reputation points
1 answer

What is "This module is blocked from loading into Local Security Authority"?

Got this two errors when I turned my pc back on, though I dont have anything installed from Apple (e.g iTunes) not so sure what to do with it, thank you in advance!

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-14T21:24:04.5266667+00:00
Darja Abrosimova 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-14T23:35:28.3133333+00:00
TekkieBoy 341 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Documentation for Earliest Versions of Direct3D

I am wondering if the original documentation for the earliest versions of Direct3D are available anywhere on the Internet? I already have the https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/classic-directx-graphics link which provides documentation as…

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.
2,746 questions
asked 2025-03-13T20:42:16.23+00:00
Matthew Armshaw 61 Reputation points
accepted 2025-03-14T23:15:14.8366667+00:00
Matthew Armshaw 61 Reputation points
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How to exit from current microsoft account?

I have master account, and 1 inherit account. (Family accounts) When I tried restore my order history, at first I logged to Microsoft Store with child account. Than, with master account. Before these actions I had a local admin account. After, my inherit…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-14T22:36:24.9166667+00:00
Artem Guliaev 96 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-03-14T22:40:49.7033333+00:00
Artem Guliaev 96 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix PC restarting while gaming? Kernel Power 41, No BSOD

While playing easy games like League of Legends, it runs fine. I while playing slightly graphic games like Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero, which are by the same publisher which could be important, I can play from 3-10 minutes before my PC…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-13T22:20:51.7733333+00:00
Dylan B 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-03-14T22:22:58.7066667+00:00
Dylan B 0 Reputation points
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Windows Defender Will Not Load

Hello, I have been scavenging the Microsoft forums, going through every single thread I can find trying to fix my issue. My Windows Defender service appears as an application, is there on startup with a "!" in yellow on its little icon and…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-14T22:19:35.9066667+00:00
James Granson 0 Reputation points
7 answers

When I try to install Java, this error message comes up. How do I fix it?

An Error has occurred in the script on this page Line: 1 Char: 1 Error: Expected "/ Code: 0 URL: Do you want to continue running scripts on this page? Yes No Whichever one I pick, Java doesn't install. Then if I try to install it…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,077 questions
asked 2022-06-05T02:34:36.983+00:00
Saleem Karim 11 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-14T19:54:01.48+00:00
Eren Türkyılmaz 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bit lock HELP

I’m in a hard spot right now. My grandson spilled a glass of milk onto/into my Dell laptop (window 11). Needless to say the next day it wouldn’t work. I opened it up and removed the SSD drive. I never backed up my info and have a lot of important info on…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,088 questions
asked 2025-03-12T20:55:17.7933333+00:00
Papa D 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-14T19:46:51.1533333+00:00
Papa D 20 Reputation points