Consider the following scenario: You try to open a file in an application by using the Open File dialog box on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. In the File name: field of the Open File dialog box, you specify a URL which ends with filename.ext. For example, you enter http://servername/Site/Folder/filename.ext.

When you try to access or work with files and folders in Windows, you experience one or more of the following issues: Issue 1: You receive an "Access Denied" error message or a similar message. Issue 2: You cannot access, change, save, or delete files and folders. Issue 3: You cannot open a file or folder after you install a new version of Windows.

If you see error code 0x87e00196, you’ll need to reinstall your Gaming Services package. Find out how here.

First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows Explorer that could allow remote code execution if a user visited a specially crafted webpage.

The Xbox Offline System Update (OSU) process allows you to update your console by downloading a file to a USB flash drive and then installing that file directly onto your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console. To use the Offline System Update, you'll need:

To prevent NTLM Relay Attacks on networks with NTLM enabled, domain administrators must ensure that services that permit NTLM authentication make use of protections such as Extended Protection for Authentication (EPA) or signing features such as SMB signing.

NET 8.0 has been refreshed with the latest update as of January 14, 2025. This update contains both security and non-security fixes. See the release notes for details on updated packages. .NET 8.0 servicing updates are upgrades. The latest servicing update for 8.0 will remove the previous 8.0 update upon successful installation.

When you click the Internet Options command on the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message: This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.

This article describes the security and cumulative update for 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows Server 2022. Security Improvements. This security update addresses a remote code execution vulnerability detailed in CVE-2025-21176. Quality and Reliability Improvements.