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Microsoft has confirmed that Event Viewer entries reporting a CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error are appearing on Windows 11 version 24H2 after recent updates, but the company says these logs are cosmetic and do not affect running apps or network connectivity. (support.microsoft.com)...

Microsoft is again telling Windows 11 users to “ignore” a worrying-looking Event Viewer message after another round of updates and rollback confusion left Event ID 2042 entries populating security logs — a problem traced to an under-development firewall feature rather than a malfunctioning...

Hello, I have a computer that is not a member of a Windows domain and I access a folder on the file server through a shortcut and username defined in Active Directory. When I check the Event Viewer, there are a lot of ID 4648 and the username is locked in Active Directory: I unlock the...

Windows 11 continues its relentless pace of refinement and stability improvements, and the release of build 26100.4767 (KB5062663) to the Release Preview Channel is a clear testament to Microsoft’s commitment. While it arrived quietly—serving as a follow-up to build 26100.4762, which debuted...

Windows 11 users expecting relief from frustrating Event Viewer errors in the July 2025 cumulative update, KB5062553, were left disappointed when it became clear that Microsoft’s official patch notes had overstated their success. Instead of eliminating the persistent “Windows Firewall With...

For months, Windows users and administrators have been keeping a close eye on the development of a persistent Windows Firewall bug that has surfaced with the roll-out of Windows 11, version 24H2. After a wave of reports and confusion, Microsoft has now publicly admitted that the much-discussed...

Microsoft’s update release strategy for Windows 11 has sparked recurring debate among the OS’s vast user base, especially when peripheral features or system logs suddenly become focal points for concern. The late-June roll-out of the KB5060829 non-security preview update—a release explicitly...

Windows 11 administrators and power users are no strangers to the occasional glitch that follows major feature updates, but the latest concerns raised by a firewall error after the June 2025 non-security preview update (KB5060829) have attracted uncommon attention. After installing this update...

Microsoft has released the KB5060826 update for Windows 11, encompassing OS Builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549, as a preview on June 26, 2025. This update introduces several enhancements and addresses various issues to improve system performance and user experience. Key Highlights of KB5060826...

The Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) is a critical component of the Windows operating system, responsible for enforcing security policies, handling user authentication, and managing sensitive data such as password hashes. Given its pivotal role, vulnerabilities within LSASS can...

In the realm of enterprise security, the cloud has emerged as both a boon and a bane. While it offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, it also introduces unique challenges, especially when it comes to forensic investigations. Microsoft 365, being a predominant cloud service, is no...

This morning out of the blue I have many errors on my trusty Win 7 Pro 64bit machine. I have fixed all errors but I still get an audit failure in the event viewer under Windows Logs, Security. This particular partition is the C: vol 3 which is identified as FAT32 EFI System Partition. Is...

Thanks in advance for your assistance. I have a weekly requirement to view and clear the Windows Security Logs on my hardened Windows 7 computer. This has been working fine up until last week. When I open up my saved EventViewer.mmc console, I receive the following error: "Event Log Service is...

I've looked through the applicable posts on this and other forums and I can't seem to find an answer. We have a mix of domain joined Thin Client and ThinPC devices in one of our remote locations running WES7 Enterprise. Shortly after these devices were built, we started seeing "trust...