Windows Workstation and Server Service For consumer or highly isolated, managed computers that do not require SMB at all, you can disable the Server or Workstation services. You can do this manually by using the “Services” snap-in (Services.msc) and the PowerShell Set-Servicecmdlet, or by using Group Policy Preferences.

Before Windows Vista, SMBv1 clients that did not have signing explicitly enabled could not perform Enabling Audit Support for SMB signing. This behavior was changed with the release of Windows Vista and was also backported to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 through updates.

The remote play setup test checks to make sure your console is all set to enable remote play. It checks your network connection, Xbox Wireless Controller connection, and console settings to see if you’re able to control and play Xbox games on the web.

Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.

Windows Security shows you which type of network you're currently connected to. Usually, your device will only be connected to one network at a time. Select a network profile: Domain network, Private network, or Public network. Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On to enable Windows Firewall. To turn it off, switch the setting to Off. Turning off Windows Firewall could ...

In the September 20, 2022 preview update, we will disable TLS 1.0 and 1.1 by default for applications based on winhttp and wininet. This is part of an ongoing effort.

Security update MS17-010 addresses several vulnerabilities in Windows Server Message Block (SMB) v1. The WannaCrypt ransomware is exploiting one of the vulnerabilities that is part of the MS17-010 update. Computers that do not have MS17-010 installed are at heightened risk because of several strains of malware. This article provides several quick methods to detect whether the computer is updated.

Summary This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted messages to a Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) server. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-010. More Information Important If you install a language pack ...

Can I enable ActiveX controls for one time the security? Can you explain ActiveX controls are disabled by default? Enable or disable ActiveX settings in Microsoft 365 files See how to work with ActiveX controls in your files, changing their settings, and how to enable or disable them by using the Message Bar and the Trust Center.

To enable or disable a touchscreen in Windows, follow these steps: Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager. In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to Human Interface Devices to expand it.