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Unable to use a certificate from my Windows CA
I am trying to use my own certificate signed by my CA, instead of the self-signed SSL certificate it offers by default. In fact, with the self-signed SSL certificate, WAC runs on HTTPS: However, when I switch to the certificate I have generated in my CA: When I try to access the link, it returns me: So if I switch back to self-signed SSL certificate: The WAC console is working properly again: What I doing wrong when I generate that certificate?JCSRDec 12, 2025Copper Contributor98Views0likes3CommentsUnable installing extensions from a different feed
I added a new feed from a path, and WAC is telling me it can't read the feed or update the corresponding catalog. I followed the instructions in this link: "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/configure/using-extensions#installing-extensions-from-a-different-feed". In fact, since my network isn't connected to the internet, I also followed the instructions in this other link: "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/configure/using-extensions#installing-extensions-on-a-computer-without-internet-connectivity". Regarding adding a file share as a source, it must meet the criteria outlined in this link: "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/configure/using-extensions#installing-extensions-from-a-different-feed". However, I'm getting these error messages and therefore don't have any extensions available to add:JCSRDec 05, 2025Copper Contributor67Views0likes1CommentAdmin Center choosing the wrong certificate
Windows Admin Center version 2410, build 2.4.2.1. We're encountering an issue following the instructions outlined https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/configure/update-certificate?tabs=powershell when replacing the WAC certificate. We've installed a certificate from a third-party CA in the local machine store. The common name matches the DNS FQDN and hostname of the server. Despite specifying the thumbprint of the 3rd party CA cert with the "Set-WACCertificateSubjectName" cmdlet, WAC binds to a different certificate issued by our internal CA for WinRM. The WinRM cert shares the same common name, but it has a later expiration date. I suspect WAC is picking the certificate with the latest expiration date. This also happens when using the GUI, even when we specify the 3rd party cert during customization. We've confirmed that the NETWORK SERVICE account has rights to the private key on the cert as well. I tried deleting the binding using netsh and rebinding to the updated thumbprint. While this is successful, and the output from "netsh http show sslcert" shows the 3rd party CA cert on the port 443 binding, the browser still presents the Internal-CA cert on 443 even after restarting the WinRM and Windows Admin Center services (and rebooting). It seems like there is an issue when multiple valid certificates exist with the same common name in the machine store. Additionally, the "Set-WACCertificateAcl" seems to fail in this case. The Configuration log contains the error below whenever it is run. Set-WACCertificateAcl: Unable to find machine key path for certificate. Skipping setting access control list. We'd prefer to use the 3rd party cert for the HTTPS port and the internal CA cert for WinRM. Is this possible?SolvedchapbakDec 02, 2025Copper Contributor104Views0likes1CommentVM Load balance is not working
Hi All, I have 4 node cluster in which VMs are manually distributed and now when i enabled the load balance feature via Windows Admin Center it not load balancing the VMs i double checked the load feature via PowerShell and it shows true. kindly suggest form where i should start the troubleshooting.rajneeshsaraswatNTTNov 19, 2025Copper Contributor132Views1like4CommentsWindows Admin Center 2410 not updating Server 2025
Hi, I have 3 new 2025 servers all updated and on the domain. Windows Admin center is working fine with all other servers (2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022). For these 3 new servers, I can connect and login through Adm Center and when I choose the "updates" tab the circle in the middle of the screen spins indefinitely. It never even shows if updates are available or not, it just spins. If I log onto the servers locally, I can see and install updates manually. But when I go back and connect through ADM Center, I just get the spinning circle. I currently only have 3 2025 servers, so for me it appears to be an issue with how they talk to ADM Center concerning updates. (and this makes me hesitate to update other servers) I've tried RDP, registry, Powershell, etc (all through ADM Center). It ALL works, but updates never do. Additionally the 2025 servers are able to communicate just fine to report update status to our WSUS server. If I click the "update history" tab on the updates page in Admin Center, I then see an error, but not sure what would be denying anything, when the connection already seems to be made: "Message We couldn't check update history. Error: (1) RemoteException: Access is denied. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070005 (E_ACCESSDENIED)) (2) RemoteException: The property 'ServerSelection' cannot be found on this object. Verify that the property exists and can be set. (3) RemoteException: You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression. (4) RemoteException: You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression." I tried to temporarily disable the firewall with no change in behavior. The account I'm using is a domain admin account and also added to the local admin group for testing.HucklebarryNov 18, 2025Copper Contributor366Views1like4CommentsLanguage Bug
I'd like to report a bug between WS2025 (english version not affected) and WAC. I tried to download Windows Server 2025 evaluation Italian version from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-server-2025?msockid=1c4d54ba113b6b020d1942b710e66a95, I installed all the updates, installed WAC App, present in start (but also by downloading from the website) once the procedure was completed the WAC website opens in Edge but the "Sign in" button does not send any command. there is a problem translating a command because it is accentedghost_aleNov 06, 2025Copper Contributor52Views1like0CommentsWAC Extension VM Conversion: Pre-checks failed: PowerCLI is not installed
Hi, i have Windows Administration Center Version 2410 Build 2.4.2.1, i try to migrate VMware VMs to Hyper-V using WAC Extension VM Conversion and when i start sync i get this error: Pre-checks failed: PowerCLI is not installed. Please install PowerCLI and try again.. Check the logs for details. (1%) but PowerCLI is already installed with offline installation procedure because no internet connexion available in my environment, i can import vmware.powercli module in powershel but same error in WAC Than you for your helpofekihSep 12, 2025Copper Contributor147Views0likes0Commentscannot use RDP in Windows Admin Center - just getting a spinning circle
Hello, i installed the Windows Admin Center and whenever i try to connect to a server or VM using the RDP it never connects and all i see is a spinning circle. any fix for this issue?Michael54Sep 10, 2025Copper Contributor134Views0likes2CommentsWAC not login
Hi, i'm trying to use and understanding WAC, but i did't have fortune to installing. I try to install Windows Server core 2025 on a physical server and i install with right power sheell command WAC and the service is running, but when from a Windows 11 i try to login the button seems to not function, no error. i try to install on a virtual machine, same result, i click on login button ma no error and no login. where i mistake? thanks for supportAgos82Aug 21, 2025Copper Contributor104Views0likes1CommentRegister-WACLocalCredSSP: Failed to register CredSSP session configuration.
Every time when install Windows Admin Center (v2), I will get this error when installation accomplished. How to deal with it? Thanks 2025/08/17 15:34:48 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Enable-WACPSRemoting: Successfully configured PowerShell Remoting. 2025/08/17 15:34:48 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Remove-WACSelfSignedCertificate: Successfully removed self signed certificate. 2025/08/17 15:34:49 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACEndpointFqdn: Added Service FQDN to the hosts file. 2025/08/17 15:34:49 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACEndpointFqdn: Updated Endpoint and Service FQDN. 2025/08/17 15:34:52 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Copy-WACTempUpdaterProcessFiles: Successfully copied Windows Admin Center Updater process files. 2025/08/17 15:34:54 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Register-WACUpdaterScheduledTask: Successfully registered Windows Admin Center Updater scheduled task. 2025/08/17 15:34:55 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Unregister-WACService: Successfully unregistered Windows Admin Center service. 2025/08/17 15:34:55 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Register-WACService: Successfully registered Windows Admin Center service. 2025/08/17 15:34:58 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACWinRmTrustedHosts: Successfully set TrustedHosts to *. 2025/08/17 15:34:59 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACWinRmOverHttps: Successfully set WAC WinRM over HTTPS configuration. 2025/08/17 15:35:00 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACSoftwareUpdateMode: Successfully set WAC software update mode. 2025/08/17 15:35:01 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACTelemetryPrivacy: Successfully set WAC telemetry privacy mode. 2025/08/17 15:35:02 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACOperationMode: Successfully updated WAC operation mode: Production. 2025/08/17 15:35:02 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACLoginMode: Successfully set WAC login mode. 2025/08/17 15:35:03 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=The certificate subject name for the front-end endpoint has been set to admin.compute.microbin.cn. 2025/08/17 15:35:03 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=The certificate subject name for the service endpoint has been set to admin.compute.microbin.cn. 2025/08/17 15:35:03 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACCertificateSubjectName: Successfully set WAC certificate subject name. 2025/08/17 15:35:04 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACCertificateAcl: Successfully set WAC certificate access control list. 2025/08/17 15:35:05 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Set-WACHttpsPorts: Successfully set WAC HTTPS ports. 2025/08/17 15:35:06 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Unregister-WACAccountManagementService: Successfully unregistered Windows Admin Center Account Management service. 2025/08/17 15:35:06 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Register-WACAccountManagementService: Successfully registered Windows Admin Center Account Management service. 2025/08/17 15:35:07 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Unregister-WACFirewallRule: Successfully removed WAC firewall rule. 2025/08/17 15:35:07 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Register-WACFirewallRule: Successfully created WAC firewall rule. 2025/08/17 15:35:09 Level=ERROR ExitCode=1 Message=Register-WACLocalCredSSP: Failed to register CredSSP session configuration. 2025/08/17 15:35:13 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Initialize-WACDatabase: Successfully initialized database. 2025/08/17 15:35:14 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Import-WACExistingExtensions: No previously installed extensions to import. 2025/08/17 15:35:14 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=Import-WACExistingPlugins: No previously installed plugins to import. 2025/08/17 15:35:15 Level=INFO ExitCode=0 Message=New-WACEventLog: Successfully created Windows Admin Center event log.MicrocharonAug 17, 2025Copper Contributor185Views0likes0Comments
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