Tag: Windows Server 2019

Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1]

10/07/202513/06/2026

In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1] in June 2026”. That is, after 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of Windows systems will start expiring. Windows devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These certificates are the basics…

Windows, Windows Server

An account with the same name exists in Active Directory: Re-using the account was blocked by a security policy

23/11/202215/08/2026

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In this article, you learn how to add an account with the same name exists in Active Directory: Re-using the account was blocked by a security policy. When attempting to add a pre-created PC to a domain or reuse an existing computer account. Please see Active Directory Ports: Service and network port requirements for Windows,…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows, Windows Server

Check Windows Activation Status and troubleshoot activation errors

17/11/202117/08/2026

Christian 2 Comments

In this guide, we will learn how to check Windows Activation Status and troubleshoot activation errors. Activation helps verify that the copy of Windows that you are running is genuine. That it hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Term allows. In this article, we shall discuss how to Check Windows…

Windows

Manage Windows Product key with Software Licensing Manager

07/01/202129/08/2026

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In this article, we shall discuss how to Manage Windows Product key with Software Licensing Manager. Activation is the process by which your Windows device is licensed and considered genuine. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms permit. See…

Windows