This article describes an issue that occurs when cluster validation is run to validate cluster configuration in Windows Server 2012 R2. A hotfix is available to fix this issue. The hotfix has a prerequisite.

If the steps above don't work, you may need to reinstall Windows. For more info, see Windows 10 recovery options. Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

UPDATED March 20, 2023 - Availability section. Summary. The Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) Remote Protocol is a protocol for exposing application objects using remote procedure calls (RPCs). DCOM is used for communication between the software components of networked devices. Hardening changes in DCOM were required for CVE-2021-26414.

The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove malicious software from computers that are running any of the following operating systems: Windows 10. Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2016. Windows 8.1. Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows 7. Windows Server 2008.

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Regsvr32 is a command-line utility to register and unregister OLE controls, such as DLLs and ActiveX controls in the Windows Registry. Regsvr32.exe is installed in the %systemroot%\System32 folder in Windows XP and later versions of Windows. The 64-bit version is %systemroot%\System32\regsvr32.exe.

Before you begin. Driver updates for Windows, along with many devices, such as network adapters, monitors, printers, and video cards, are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. You probably already have the most recent drivers, but if you'd like to manually update or reinstall a driver, here's how: Update the device driver.

To create a recovery drive in Windows 11: In the search box on the taskbar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice. When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.

Symptoms. This issue occurs when you do a storage validation test for a Windows Server 2012 R2 failover cluster and the layout information of one disk cannot be obtained through an I/O operation. Resolution. To resolve this issue, install update rollup 2962409.

Troubleshoots an issue in which the RTCSRV service (Front End server service) for Skype for Business Server 2015 cannot be started. This issue occurs after you uninstall the cumulative update 6.0.9319.0 for Skype for Business Server 2015 Front End servers and Edge servers (KB3061059).