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How do I adjust the notification interval for the client?

Note: this is for version 7.19 of the client and below. You may notice the client notifications may pop up too frequently. The default for this is 2 hours. If you would like to adjust the threshold for this particular setting, you can modify it via the ADMX located here: Where do I get the...

Error: A browser runtime could not be found.

*Applies to client version 7.25 and below* This error will appear when the Specops Cefsharp runtime installer client for the secured browser needs to be upgraded on the computer, or if it’s not installed at all. The solution is update to the latest client which packages the browser runtime and the client in 1 package...

Specops Client and Duo Authentication for Windows Login

The Specops Client provides enhancements to the Windows logon experience by wrapping the built-in Windows credential provider (GINA). This includes allowing users to reset their passwords from the login screen, as well as enhancing the feedback users receive when changing their password via CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Specops Client also supports wrapping third party credential providers, as...

Where do I get the ADMX templates?

You can find them on the download page: https://specopssoft.com/support/specops-client/download Once the templates are downloaded and extracted locally, we recommend that you copy them to the ADMX Central Store on your AD’s SYSVOL share. This will make them available from any admins Group Policy Management Console. You would copy the files to the following locations: Specops.Client.admx would be...

How to configure the Specops Client with Password Policy to use Entra SSPR

To do so first, the ADMX templates will be needed: Where do I get the ADMX templates? For clients who do regularly connect to the corporate LAN or VPN, we recommend using the Specops Client ADMX template to configure these settings. You can follow the instructions here: https://specopssoft.com/knowledge-base/specops-authentication-client/where-do-i-get-the-admx-templates/ Client Install In addition to the client,...

How do I force users to use uReset to set their password?

This method is particularly beneficial if you want to guide users through the Reset Password experience from the lock screen. It allows organizations to train users on a single, consistent password reset workflow across different scenarios while taking advantage of key benefits such as real-time breached password checks, immediate credential validation, updated cached credentials, and...
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