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HERE IS HOW TO CONTACT MICHAEL J. DANBERRY WITH YOUR WINDOWS  QUESTION

If you are a Mac user, go to this page to ask your question  (Please do NOT use the form below for Mac questions UNLESS you are having problems with Windows using:  Parallels, VMware, VirtualBox, or Bootcamp)

If you are a Chromebook user, go to this page to ask your question

Please complete all form fields and input the correct information into the form below.  My intent is to reply to you with the correct ideas for you to fix the problem(s) you are having.  I may steer you in the wrong direction if you provide incorrect information.  When you leave boxes blank, I have to reply asking you the same questions that were ignored, this reduces my time to help other people. 

 

A majority of the questions I receive can be corrected by you trying these ideas first: 

1:  Most DoD website access problems can be fixed by following these adjustments to your Internet Explorer (or Google Chrome) web browser.

1a:  Cannot send email in Windows 10 using Internet Explorer since Microsoft patch Tuesday around 14 March 2017. 

2: If you have an SCR-331 USB CAC reader, and have NOT updated the firmware, go here for instructions.

3.  Receiving "Error 500" when visiting your webmail.  Follow these possible solutions

4.  If you are having problems accessing CAC enabled websites, try disabling your Antivirus / web protection.  This issue started occurring in December 2014.
-Avast users click Preferences, Shields (tab), disable "Web Shield." restart browser and try to access the website again.  You might have to click the 3 equal lines (top right of screen) to get to Preferences, Core Shields (tab) Uncheck all boxes under Web Shield, restart browser and try to access the website again..
-Avast [option 2] users click the 3 equal lines in top right corner of program, click Settings, Protection, Core Shields. Scroll down to Configure shield settings, Web Shield (tab), UNcheck Enable HTTPS scanning and Enable site blocking found on https://support.avast.com/en-in/article/189/
-Avast [option 3] Disable the Avast Anti-Track software
-Avast [Option 4] Uninstall the program
-Avira antivirus users go to the Security tab in the Avira application dashboard and disable "Web protection."
-AVG users follow their guidance by adding https://*.mail.mil to the exceptions list.
-Bitdefender Click on Protection (on the left), select Settings under ONLINE THREAT PREVENTION, click the white checkmark next to Encrypted web scan, then click in the blue oval to make it turn gray.    -You can also manually add an exception for each website you are having problems accessing by selecting the Protection option (on the left), then select ONLINE THREAT PREVENTION, followed by exceptions.  From here manually type in the webmail server addresse(s).- You may also uninstall the program and find a different Antivirus program..
-Cisco AnyConnect VPN users may need to uninstall a program called Cisco Umbrella Plugin
-Covenant Eyes can cause issues for some people.  Only fix we could find is to uninstall it.  Please call 877-479-1119, they can help troubleshoot the issue.  One person I spoke with had an outdated version.  Once the new version was installed, it worked again.
-ESET users can try adding the site(s) not working to the exclusion list, or uninstall the program.
-Kaspersky users turn off "Inject script into web traffic to interact with web pages" located under Settings, Additional, Network.  Uncheck Inject script into web traffic to interact with web pages (under Traffic Processing), Select Continue-Another Kaspersky fix is to change the "Encrypted connections scanning" option to "Do not scan encrypted connections" located under Settings, Additional, Network settings.
-McAfee users follow their guidance to add https://*.mail.mil
-McAfee Safe Family  Parental Control program has restricted use for some people.  He uninstalled it, and access was gained to CAC enabled sites.
-NordVPN Uncheck Web Protection under the Threat Protection section
-Qustodio Parental Control Software causes problems, uninstall it to use your CAC on your computer.
-Total Defense users need to turn off Scan Secured Websites located in the gear shield,  Web Protection.
-Windows Defender users rarely have a problem, but this may help.  Go to Internet Options, Advanced (tab), deselect Enable Windows Defender SmartScreen..

5.  LENOVO laptop users having issues should uninstall "SUPERFISH INC VISUAL DISCOVERY"  Read this forum for more information.  Article from Kim Komando about this preinstalled adware.  How-To Geek article.

6. If you are a Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 user and are having problems digitally signing PDFs, make sure you have Adobe Reader installed.  The built in PDF reader will not allow digital signature signing..

7. Windows 10 users, please look for ideas on http://militarycac.com/windows10.htm

8.  If you see:  "f5 Your session could not be established."  Go through this guide, You may have selected the wrong certificate.  Many sites are now requiring you to use the PIV certificate now.

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9.  If you have been issued a new CAC since 1 February 2016 and are having problems accessing CAC enabled websites, you may have CA-33 or higher and will need to update your DoD certificates on your computer. 

10. When trying to sign a PDF with Windows 10 using Adobe Reader DC, receive "Error encountered while signing:  The Windows Cryptographic Service Provider reported an error:  Key does not exist.  Error Code: 2148073485"  Look here for a solution.

11.  If you have encountered any CAC enabled websites that have been working, recently stop working, please try adjusting your DNS.  Some people are receiving an error message similar to this: "The DNS server might be having problems.  Error Code:  INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND" - Follow guidance here to change your DNS server.

12.  Some websites that were once accessible from any CAC enabled computer are no longer.  This means the below websites are now only accessible from the NIPRnet.
-Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATRRS) https://atrrs.army.mil
-Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMilPO) https://emilpo.ahrs.army.mil
-Global Command Support System-Army(GCSS-Army) https://www.gcss-army.army.mil
-Government Fund Enterprise Business Systems(GFEBS) https://gfebs.army.mil/irk/portal
-Health.mil web based email  (a possible solution is to use this site:  https://avhe.health.mil/), Instructions for this process can be viewed here:  https://thewesslers.com/avhe/ download Citrix App Space from https://citrix.com/download once logged in, select Apps (in top row), type:  webmail in the search box, then select it WebMail - Edge, it'll download a .ica file, once it runs, it takes a few minutes of stuff happening.  Be patient as it slowly brings up your mail.
-Installation Status Report https://isr.army.mil
-Judge Advocate General Corps Network (JAGCNet) CAC Login https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/Sites/JAGC.nsf
-Tour of Duty (MOBCOP) https://mobcop.aoc.army.pentagon.mil
-Enlisted Record Brief (My ERB) https://myerb.ahrs.army.mil/soldierLogin.do
-Reserve Component Manpower System (RCMS) which includes access to: Commander's Strength Management System (CSMM), Electronic Soldier Record Brief (eSRB), Electronic Personnel Actions Tracker (ePAT), & Directors Personnel Readiness Overview (DPRO), and
-Strategic Management System 

This means no CAC access from a home computer.  You'll now need to access these sites from your unit, use your organizations Citrix connection (Army Reserve), or unit issued computer and use VPN

13. A LOT of people are being prompted to enter their CAC PIN many times when visiting Outlook Web App (aka web mail). I am receiving emails from people in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. I am also hearing it is affecting both Mac and Windows computers. My only solution right now is to use Google Chrome or Opera web browser instead of Internet Explorer / Safari. People who send / receive encrypted emails in Windows will lose this capability. My thoughts are to use Chrome / Opera for the majority of your email.  You will still be prompted a few times when using Chrome / Opera. Then when you absolutely must send / read and encrypted email, enter your CAC PIN the 1-2 dozen times until it finally lets you in.'

14. With people being migrated to the Authentication certificate weekly.  You may receive the below image if you attempt to access your webmail using your Email certificate.  Please try the Authentication certificate instead.

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15. Many Navy personnel are receiving Error 400 when trying to access their email via OWA.  Read here for more information

16. Windows not communicated with the CAC and reader.  Try Solution 4-3 on this page

17.  If your new CAC is the G+D FIPS 201 SCE 7.0 CAC, please look at https://MilitaryCAC.com/usbreaders.htm to verify if your CAC reader is compatible with your new CAC.

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18.  You are now receiving an "You cannot access this right now" error message when trying to access your Army Email since 11 June 2024.  You are not allowed to check your email from home any longer.  Please read message regarding this change.  You can set up Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) with instructions here:   

 

 

 

 

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Army365 Email and Teams access from non military computers was removed effective 10 June 2024 Posted 29 APR 2024

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