Microsoft recommends that customers test how this change to Authenticode signature verification behaves in their environment before fully implementing it. To enable the Authenticode signature verification improvements, modify the registry to add the EnableCertPaddingCheck value as detailed below. Warning Performing these steps to enable the functionality changes will cause non-conforming binaries to appear unsigned and, therefore, Read More
Category: Windows Servers
How to Enable LDAP Signing in Windows Server
This article describes how to enable LDAP signing in Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10. Applies to: Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 – all editionsOriginal KB number: 935834 Summary You can significantly improve the security of a directory server by configuring Read More
How to Create Desktop Shortcuts from Command Line
Most people will simply create a shortcut by using the shortcut wizard in Windows. But you can also create a shortcut from the command line. You may be asking yourself, Why would I want to create a shortcut from the command line??!! Well, in some cases you may want to automate the creation of a shortcut through Read More
How to Create a CSR and Install SSL Certificate on IIS 10
Use the instructions on this page to use IIS 10 to create your certificate signing request (CSR) and then to install your SSL certificate on your Windows server 2016. To create your certificate signing request (CSR), see IIS 10: How to Create Your CSR on Windows Server 2016. To install your SSL certificate, see IIS 10: How Read More
How to Sign up for Windows Known Issue Email Alerts
Today, we’re announcing the availability of a much-requested feature for IT administrators planning and deploying Windows features and quality updates—email alerts! Starting today, you can get notified about Windows known issues documented in the Windows release health section of the Microsoft 365 admin center. This enables you to easily and quickly learn about issues related to Windows Read More