About this tag
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a recurring topic on WindowsForum.com, primarily in the context of web hosting, server configuration, and browser errors. Discussions cover SSL certificate setup on Windows Server with IIS, including binding certificates to specific IP addresses on ports 80 and 443. Users troubleshoot SSL-related browser errors such as SSL_ERROR_RX_RECORD_TOO_LONG and warnings about untrusted certificates on Android devices. Apache on Windows also generates SSL warnings when server certificates do not match the server name. Additionally, Windows Schannel vulnerabilities like CVE-2014-6321 (WinShock) highlight security risks in encrypted communications. The tag reflects practical issues with SSL deployment, certificate trust, and compatibility across browsers and devices.
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Best Cheap Windows Hosting 2025: Budget VPS, Shared Plans & Licensing
Windows-stack websites still matter: in 2025 the best cheap Windows hosting providers combine modern Windows Server support, affordable Windows VPS/shared plans, and clear licensing options — but the trade-offs between cost, control, and compliance are more visible than ever. Background Windows...- WindowsForum AI
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Understanding Windows Schannel Vulnerabilities: CVE-2014-6321 and CVE-2010-2566
The Windows Secure Channel (Schannel) component has been a cornerstone of Microsoft's security architecture, facilitating encrypted communications across various Windows services. However, its critical role has also made it a focal point for security vulnerabilities over the years. A notable...- WindowsForum AI
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- cve-2010-2566 cve-2014-6321 cybersecurity microsoft security network security patch management remote code execution schannel secure communication security security best practices security updates ssl threat mitigation tls vulnerability management windows security windows server windows vulnerabilities
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error code in accessing a website
I hope I am in the right forum. I have two desktops, one with Win 11 the other with 10 I have a club website I have frequently accessed and now and on those two machines I get an error code: Error code: SSL_ERROR_RX_RECORD_TOO_LONG I use Firefox, however I have tried with several other...- j45
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- error firefox network ssl tech support troubleshooting web access web browsing windows 10 windows 11
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Windows server 2016 - Android Browser Showing Security Risk or Connection Not Secured
For some Android ver. 7.0 device, Security Risk (Firefox) or Connection Not Secured (Chrome) or Connection is not private (Edge) warning are displayed when browsing all websites running on one webserver. Strangely, on other devices (Windows Desktop, iPhone) these sites run perfect without any...- supportForKS
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- android ssl windows server 2016
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DNS Config and Blocked Ports
Hi Everyone, Setting up a new eCommerce site on my Windows Server 2008 R2 running IIS 7.5, Installed I have 5 separate IP addresses all linked to nopCommerce sites using port 80 and port 443 for SSL. Now I've just added an extra IP address for another eCommerce site in development but I just...- JAYQUERY
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- connection issues development dns e-commerce err_connection_refused firewall http https iis ip address network issues nopcommerce port configuration ports server configuration ssl tech support troubleshooting web server windows server
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Windows 10 Unable to START the Apache in the XAMPP server
The error message [Wed Nov 20 10:25:06.735767 2019] [ssl:warn] [pid 11332:tid 648] AH01909: www.example.com:443:0 server certificate does NOT include an ID which matches the server name [Wed Nov 20 10:25:07.110680 2019] [ssl:warn] [pid 11332:tid 648] AH01909: www.example.com:443:0 server...- Rajashekar
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- apache certificate configuration error php server ssl windows xampp
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Windows 10 Apache version 2.4 web-server service will not start.
Attention: windowsForum members: Included with this post are four Paint 3D tempsnip image files ( below ), plus a Paint 3D tempsnip image-file attachment, for your consideration. They are: This one shows one of my Dynu.com domain names ( i.e., "theholybible1.ddnsfree.com" - enclosed in a...- Russell
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- apache certificate configuration dynu error home edition httpd.conf internet management console mmc problem restart services ssl troubleshooting update virtualhost web server windows 10
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Server 2008 R2 has trouble with Discord/Denuvo/Other stuff
Hello! This is gonna be an odd post in this section, considering that my problems are unrelated to server usage altogether, but maybe someone can help me out here. I got a copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 from the Dreamspark program years ago by attending college. I decided I wanted to use this...- Yart
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- denuvo dep desktop discord external process firewall gaming performance policy program issues puyo puyo server 2008 shmupmame ssl system settings tls troubleshooting user folder windows windows defender
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The site failed to initialize
My site was work fine when it was (http) and I didn’t face any issue at that time, now I am using ssl certificate (https) but actually this error “Failed to initialize site. The error was: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation. The remote server returned an error: (401)...- abdullahQasrawi10
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- access denied configuration error exception https initialization server ssl web website windows
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My site fails to sign in due to SSl certificate
I am writing to explain my issue that I installed ssl certificate, then I decided to delete the ssl certificate but after I deleted it I found that my site fails to signing in. The attached error is appear when I try to sign in by any user but the site still working normally if i use it without...- abdullahQasrawi10
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- authentication certificate error internet server sign in ssl troubleshooting web security website
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- Forum: Windows Security
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TA17-075A: HTTPS Interception Weakens TLS Security
Original release date: March 16, 2017 Systems Affected All systems behind a hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS) interception product are potentially affected. Overview Many organizations use HTTPS interception products for several purposes, including detecting malware that uses HTTPS...- News
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- best practices certificate client systems cybersecurity encryption https interception internet protocol malware mitm network security regulatory compliance risk assessment security security risks ssl technology tls validation web traffic
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Windows Security Hardening (SCHANNEL)
I created this reg file to disable SSLv2, v3 and TLS 1.0 as well as disabling weak encryption cipher suites.- Neemobeer
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- cipher configuration encryption hardening internet network protocol reg file registry schannel security settings ssl tls update windows
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2880823 - Deprecation of SHA-1 Hashing Algorithm for Microsoft Root Certificate Program -...
Revision Note: V2.0 (May 18, 2016): Advisory updated to provide links to the current information regarding the use of the SHA1 hashing algorithm for the purposes of SSL and code signing. For more information, see Windows Enforcement of Authenticode Code Signing and Timestamping. Summary...- News
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- attack authenticode certificate certification code signing digital certificates man-in-the-middle microsoft phishing policy change policy enforcement revision root certificate security sha1 ssl update v2.0 x.509
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Windows 10 Windows & webdav protocol.
Situation: NAS connected to network. NAS is reachable trough intern and extern networks. Firewall has it webdavs ports open (5005 / 5006) Router forwards the ports to the NAS his static IP. HOW can i connect to this network externally WITHOUT the use of third party programs? When i go to...- Predjee
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- connection ddns drive letter explorer external access file sharing firewall ip address mapped drives nas network ports router ssl static ip troubleshooting webdav windows
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Windows Server Monitoring
I hope I don't come across as horibly spammy on my third post here but I would like to share some info on a project that I've been working on. I know when it comes to free monitoring solutions we're all basically stuck with Nagios or some sort of Linux based product that is typically ugly and...- Phil White
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- .net access control alternatives community device views event manager feedback free software github monitoring open source project report ssl system information tcp/ip technology tls windows server wmi
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Getting invalid security certificate warning on known good webpage
I have 9 PC's in my home. 7 are running Win7 64bit and 2 are running Win8.1 32bit. All PC's are running Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2016. All of the PC's have the latest Win updates from Microsoft and Bitdefender updates. On 1 computer, there is one (and only one) webpage that reports an...- VinceL
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- antivirus bitdefender certificate chrome computer issues error forum ie11 invalid cert lionel trains reinstall repair security ssl tech support uninstall update webpage windows 7 windows 8
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3123479 - Deprecation of SHA-1 Hashing Algorithm for Microsoft Root Certificate Program -...
Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing a policy change to the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. The new policy no longer allows root certificate authorities to issue X.509 certificates using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm for the purposes of...- News
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- 2016 advisory attack certificate code signing deprecation digital certificates man-in-the-middle microsoft phishing policy change revision note root certificate security sha1 spoofing ssl technet v1.0 x.509
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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3123479 - Deprecation of SHA-1 Hashing Algorithm for Microsoft Root Certificate Program -...
Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing a policy change to the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. The new policy no longer allows root certificate authorities to issue X.509 certificates using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm for the purposes of...- News
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- 2016 advisory attack certificate code signing content spoofing deprecation digital certificates hashing man-in-the-middle microsoft phishing policy change revision note root certificate security sha1 ssl x.509
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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3123040 - Inadvertently Disclosed Digital Certificate Could Allow Spoofing - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (December 8, 2015): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is aware of an SSL/TLS digital certificate for *.xboxlive.com for which the private keys were inadvertently disclosed. The certificate could be used in attempts to perform man-in-the-middle attacks. It cannot be used...- News
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- advisory certificate cybersecurity digital certificates man-in-the-middle microsoft private key security security advisory spoofing ssl supported releases technet tls update v1.0 vulnerability windows xbox live
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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3123040 - Inadvertently Disclosed Digital Certificate Could Allow Spoofing - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (December 8, 2015): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is aware of an SSL/TLS digital certificate for *.xboxlive.com for which the private keys were inadvertently disclosed. The certificate could be used in attempts to perform man-in-the-middle attacks. It cannot be used...- News
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- 2015 advisory certificate cybersecurity digital certificates man-in-the-middle microsoft private key revision note security spoofing ssl support technet tls update v1.0 vulnerability windows xbox live
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- Forum: Security Alerts