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Restore microsoft forms survey
We created questions and response using Microsoft forms on Feburary and we have to update the form for few questions and let me know if you could help us to retrieve existing form and update few questions to the same form.kindly help
We created questions and response using Microsoft forms on Feburary and we have to update the form for few questions and let me know if you could help us to retrieve existing form and update few questions to the same form.kindly help Read More
How can I download video from Dailymotion on PC Windows 11
I am looking for a dependable method to download videos from Dailymotion on my PC that operates on Windows 11. My search so far has led me to several tools, but none have met my expectations due to issues with ads, security risks, or subpar video quality. I would appreciate any recommendations for a safe and effective Dailymotion video downloader that works well with Windows 11. Thank you for any suggestions or insights you can provide!
I am looking for a dependable method to download videos from Dailymotion on my PC that operates on Windows 11. My search so far has led me to several tools, but none have met my expectations due to issues with ads, security risks, or subpar video quality. I would appreciate any recommendations for a safe and effective Dailymotion video downloader that works well with Windows 11. Thank you for any suggestions or insights you can provide! Read More
Is there a way to download a video from Vimeo on Windows?
I’m looking for a way to download videos from Vimeo onto a Windows PC, but I’m struggling to find a suitable solution. I want to avoid online tools because I’m concerned about the prevalence of ads and potential security risks. I’m searching for a reliable software that allows me to download high-quality videos safely. Any recommendations for software or methods that meet these criteria would be greatly appreciated.
I’m looking for a way to download videos from Vimeo onto a Windows PC, but I’m struggling to find a suitable solution. I want to avoid online tools because I’m concerned about the prevalence of ads and potential security risks. I’m searching for a reliable software that allows me to download high-quality videos safely. Any recommendations for software or methods that meet these criteria would be greatly appreciated. Read More
Help with outlook search
I having been having trouble for months with search on outlook. Where do i go because the companies that i have paid to host the outlook 365 have not been able to solve it. The problem, Neither the web browser or the desktop app returns all the emails for a search. The desktop and web browser returns different emails from each other. For example, if there were 10 emails that matched a search criteria, the desktop would return 1,5,6,7,9 and 10. The web browser would return 3, 5,6,7 and 9. That is just an example and not the true results.
Thanks.
Jeff Jacobson
email address removed for privacy reasons
I having been having trouble for months with search on outlook. Where do i go because the companies that i have paid to host the outlook 365 have not been able to solve it. The problem, Neither the web browser or the desktop app returns all the emails for a search. The desktop and web browser returns different emails from each other. For example, if there were 10 emails that matched a search criteria, the desktop would return 1,5,6,7,9 and 10. The web browser would return 3, 5,6,7 and 9. That is just an example and not the true results. Thanks. Jeff Jacobsonemail address removed for privacy reasons Read More
今年の1月28日以降Windows 11 Insider Preview のUp－Dateが失敗します。
今年の1月28日以降、Windows 11 Insider Preview のUp-Dateが失敗します。Windows 11 Insider Preview を退会したいです
今年の1月28日以降、Windows 11 Insider Preview のUp-Dateが失敗します。Windows 11 Insider Preview を退会したいです Read More
Splitting a table taking one portion and putting it under the other via LET
I am hoping someone can help. I am running out of time and well out of skill.
The attached spreadsheet is a subset of a much larger one. Essentially, the LET statement is very cool (DJClement) and I have modified it to meet the distributed pattern of columns I need to gather.
The current LET formula produces a rows of en_CA, en and fr_CA where the information is duplicated for each of the locale types in as one wide table. I need to get the French columns underneath the equivalent English ones.
The list takes from a source worksheet and generates the output in a new worksheet.
I have tried a few different ways, but have only had limited success.
This is a pic of the current output and the desired state below).
I am hoping someone can help. I am running out of time and well out of skill.The attached spreadsheet is a subset of a much larger one. Essentially, the LET statement is very cool (DJClement) and I have modified it to meet the distributed pattern of columns I need to gather. The current LET formula produces a rows of en_CA, en and fr_CA where the information is duplicated for each of the locale types in as one wide table. I need to get the French columns underneath the equivalent English ones. The list takes from a source worksheet and generates the output in a new worksheet. I have tried a few different ways, but have only had limited success. This is a pic of the current output and the desired state below). Read More
FORMULA
I am trying to have a price enter automatically in a spreadsheet, (Z2).
The formula appears to work when it is true, but when it is false it brings up the word false, I would like the cell to be blank if the answer is false.
can someone show me what I am doing wrong.
Sheet1
Sheet 2
=IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH(“S/L”,Q2)),XLOOKUP($S2,Sheet2!A:A,Sheet2!B:B))
The formula is in the sideloader cells, it is looking for s/l in the trailer cells and if true it then looks to see what is in the name pick up cell and matches the name on sheet 2 and if true puts the price in..
I am trying to have a price enter automatically in a spreadsheet, (Z2). The formula appears to work when it is true, but when it is false it brings up the word false, I would like the cell to be blank if the answer is false. can someone show me what I am doing wrong.Sheet1Sheet 2=IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH(“S/L”,Q2)),XLOOKUP($S2,Sheet2!A:A,Sheet2!B:B)) The formula is in the sideloader cells, it is looking for s/l in the trailer cells and if true it then looks to see what is in the name pick up cell and matches the name on sheet 2 and if true puts the price in.. Read More
Access Denied: Development Pathways Restricted by Protocol BARRIERS_MX-502
Microsoft Build 2024 was anticipated with excitement, but the reality was more disheartening. Valuable tools and learning resources, discussed extensively at Build, remain inaccessible to many developers due to restrictive access requirements. Accessing Microsoft’s development pathways has become increasingly difficult for independent developers, particularly with the introduction of Copilot Studio. Despite the excitement around its potential, the requirement for an organizational ‘work’ or ‘school’ account creates a significant barrier.
Microsoft 365 business subscriptions, necessary for these organizational accounts, are not feasible for many individual developers due to their cost and the nature of their work. Additionally, the alternative—an MSDN subscription—is not a practical solution for everyone.
This situation leaves many developers unable to experiment with and utilize Copilot Studio and other advanced tools. The frustration is palpable, as independent developers are effectively excluded from accessing resources that could enhance their skills and contributions.
At this year’s Build conference, the excitement around new tools and features quickly turned to disappointment for many. The realization that these tools were out of reach due to restrictive access requirements overshadowed the innovations presented.
This practice seems inconsistent with Microsoft’s open-source philosophy and its stated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive developer community. It’s a frustrating reality for many developers who are eager to learn and innovate but are hindered by access barriers.
Moreover, this exclusionary practice contradicts the principles of Responsible AI Practices. By restricting access to advanced development tools like Copilot Studio, Microsoft is inadvertently creating a divide that hampers the inclusive growth and ethical deployment of AI technologies. Ensuring broad and equitable access is crucial for the responsible advancement of AI, and current policies need to reflect this imperative.
Barriers hinder innovation.
Microsoft Build 2024 was anticipated with excitement, but the reality was more disheartening. Valuable tools and learning resources, discussed extensively at Build, remain inaccessible to many developers due to restrictive access requirements. Accessing Microsoft’s development pathways has become increasingly difficult for independent developers, particularly with the introduction of Copilot Studio. Despite the excitement around its potential, the requirement for an organizational ‘work’ or ‘school’ account creates a significant barrier.Microsoft 365 business subscriptions, necessary for these organizational accounts, are not feasible for many individual developers due to their cost and the nature of their work. Additionally, the alternative—an MSDN subscription—is not a practical solution for everyone.This situation leaves many developers unable to experiment with and utilize Copilot Studio and other advanced tools. The frustration is palpable, as independent developers are effectively excluded from accessing resources that could enhance their skills and contributions.At this year’s Build conference, the excitement around new tools and features quickly turned to disappointment for many. The realization that these tools were out of reach due to restrictive access requirements overshadowed the innovations presented.This practice seems inconsistent with Microsoft’s open-source philosophy and its stated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive developer community. It’s a frustrating reality for many developers who are eager to learn and innovate but are hindered by access barriers.Moreover, this exclusionary practice contradicts the principles of Responsible AI Practices. By restricting access to advanced development tools like Copilot Studio, Microsoft is inadvertently creating a divide that hampers the inclusive growth and ethical deployment of AI technologies. Ensuring broad and equitable access is crucial for the responsible advancement of AI, and current policies need to reflect this imperative.Barriers hinder innovation.@microsoft Read More
Teams external access is not working
Hello
Please i need your help on this issue.
One of our 1 (nagan) she is unable to send a message to one external user (donal) and receives the message that Donal needs to accept the chat request before she can send the next message.
Donal did not receive any message to accept/block prompts).
But Donal is still able to send messages to Jean but this is a one-way communication. -see image
External sharing/chat is already enabled, and chats were flowing normally until the morning of 4/24/2024.
I tested with my own account and was able to establish 2-way communication with Donal.
Hello Please i need your help on this issue. One of our 1 (nagan) she is unable to send a message to one external user (donal) and receives the message that Donal needs to accept the chat request before she can send the next message. Donal did not receive any message to accept/block prompts). But Donal is still able to send messages to Jean but this is a one-way communication. -see image External sharing/chat is already enabled, and chats were flowing normally until the morning of 4/24/2024. I tested with my own account and was able to establish 2-way communication with Donal. Read More
File movement for sharepoint to blob using ADF
Hi experts, I am able to get the files moving from SharePoint to blob storage using Microsoft Graph API. It is working find when there are no folder/subfolders in the drive. I researched a bit and got to know that there is no straightforward approach to get the files move in such scenario. I find the Get
Hi experts, I am able to get the files moving from SharePoint to blob storage using Microsoft Graph API. It is working find when there are no folder/subfolders in the drive. I researched a bit and got to know that there is no straightforward approach to get the files move in such scenario. I find the Get https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/drives/{{drive-id}}/root/search(q=”) which is helping me to get all the file list from the drive which has folders/subfolders in it. I need help to get the direction how could I get the “@microsoftDownloadurl” for the files to get them move through copy activity in my workflow or is there any other way or approach in ADF. Thanks,JD Read More
New Outlook – Red exclamation icon in groups section
Has someone seen something like this?
After I deleted some M365 Groups I owned that I created for some tests, that icon appeared. I don’t know if it is a coincidence or related… but that icon must represent something and I have no idea what it is and why is there.
If I move my cursor over it, the “more actions” button appears, or the full Groups “row” is highlighted (and the More actions button appears too)… so I cannot just put the cursor there and get some clue of the icon meaning.
If I open Outlook on the web, there’s no such icon.
Has someone seen something like this?After I deleted some M365 Groups I owned that I created for some tests, that icon appeared. I don’t know if it is a coincidence or related… but that icon must represent something and I have no idea what it is and why is there. If I move my cursor over it, the “more actions” button appears, or the full Groups “row” is highlighted (and the More actions button appears too)… so I cannot just put the cursor there and get some clue of the icon meaning. If I open Outlook on the web, there’s no such icon. Read More
Getting an alert if user deletes files from SharePoint Online with a particular Sensitivity Label
Hi all,
Needed your help to understand how I can configure an Alert to send notifications to designated people when someone downloads or deletes file with a certain classification (beyond a certain threshold, say 10 files in 60 min per user).
(I have configured and tried out alerts for file deletions and file downloads, but not of a specific sensitivity label)
Hi all,Needed your help to understand how I can configure an Alert to send notifications to designated people when someone downloads or deletes file with a certain classification (beyond a certain threshold, say 10 files in 60 min per user).(I have configured and tried out alerts for file deletions and file downloads, but not of a specific sensitivity label) Read More
GitHub Foundations Certification Learning Path
If you want to get certified with GitHub, follow this learning path for more information and resources
If you want to get certified with GitHub, follow this learning path for more information and resources Read More
What’s new in MSIX: May 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that the MSIX Packaging Tool (v1.2024.405.0) is generally available. This version introduces new enhancements in the Package Support Framework (PST)-MSIX Packaging Tool (MPT) Integration designed to streamline conversions for IT professionals and developers.
In addition, we have a version (v1.2024.508.0) available to Windows Insiders. You can access this by signing up for the Windows Insiders Program. The Insiders release features the integration of Trusted Signing, which is currently in public preview. We’re excited for you to try these new features and look forward to your feedback.
Enhancements now in general availability
PSF-MPT fixup enhancements
In response to customer feedback, we have made enhancements to the PSF fixups supported through the MSIX Packaging Tool user interface. To make MSIX conversions more simple, the tool now supports additional PSF fixups including:
Process Fixups
Dynamic Library Fixup
Environment Variable Fixup
Middleware Fixup
Screenshot of PSF Fixups selection options in in the Package editor of the MSIX Packaging Tool
In addition to the existing fixups, the tool also has been enhanced to provide more guidance and heuristics. This will assist IT pros in selecting appropriate PSF fixups for their applications, thereby improving user guidance.
Sparse package improvements
In the past, invoking a sparse package would display a splash screen when launching an app from the share sheet. This was a common occurrence when a user would take an image, right-click to share, and then select the Snipping Tool as the app in the share sheet. A splash screen appears for a brief moment.
We understand that such interruptions, however brief, can disrupt the user’s experience. That is why share sheet now honors the splash screen settings for sparse packages. This enhancement is part of our ongoing commitment to improving user experience and ensuring seamless interactions with applications.
Screenshot of Share sheet with enhanced splash screen settings
Features now in public preview
Integration of Trusted Signing
One of the most exciting features in the most recent version of the MSIX Packaging Tool is the integration of Trusted Signing, which enables remote signing of apps without requiring a local certificate on the packaging machine. A primary benefit is that it simplifies the app signing process and reduces the risk of exposing the certificate. This feature is now in public preview and can be accessed by joining the MSIX Packaging Tool Insider Program.
Before you start, ensure that you create three Trusted Signing resources:
A Trusted Signing account
An identity validation
A certificate profile
If you don’t already have these resources, you can use these instructions to set them up.
Follow the steps below to take advantage of this feature in the MSIX Packaging Tool:
In the Application Package Wizard, go to the Create package flow, and proceed to Select installer.
From the drop-down menu under Signing Preference, select the Sign with Azure Trusted Signing option.
Configure the attributes with your Trusted Signing Account name and the Certificate Profile name.
From the drop-down menu, select the Azure Region name where your Trusted Signing resource is available.
Proceed with the rest of the packaging steps to generate the signed MSIX package.
Screenshot of Create new package feature and settings in the MSIX Packaging Tool
MSIX Developer Survey 2024
We’re inviting developers to contribute to the enhancement of MSIX! We’ve initiated a survey to gauge your experience with MSIX and discover areas for improvement. By sparing a few minutes to share your thoughts, you can play a crucial role in refining MSIX for the developer community. Your insights will help us make MSIX better for all developers!
While these are all the features that we are announcing today, it is only possible through the feedback of community members who support shaping the future of MSIX. Please do continue to provide your input via the Feedback Hub. If you have a feature request, you can submit ideas in the MSIX Tech Community. If you’re interested in checking out the new features join the MSIX Packaging Tool Insider Program today!
Thank you for your interest in MSIX!
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MDI Sensor Updates options?
Hi,
So far we have noticed that MDI Sensor updates can be “automatic” or “delayed”.
However, for our Production environment, we’d like these updates to be controlled by our team, once they have done their testing in a TEST Environment (i.e. we do not want them to be “automatic” or “delayed”).
How do we therefore change the MDI Sensor update to be “manual”, or via SCCM or similar?
Thank you,
SK
Hi, So far we have noticed that MDI Sensor updates can be “automatic” or “delayed”.However, for our Production environment, we’d like these updates to be controlled by our team, once they have done their testing in a TEST Environment (i.e. we do not want them to be “automatic” or “delayed”). How do we therefore change the MDI Sensor update to be “manual”, or via SCCM or similar? Thank you,SK Read More
Getting error message to connect with server
Hello! I’m getting this error messages while i am trying to connect to the server. I have restart the laptop so many times but it still showing the same messages. shall i uninstall it and reinstall it again? This’s first time I’m getting
Hello! I’m getting this error messages while i am trying to connect to the server. I have restart the laptop so many times but it still showing the same messages. shall i uninstall it and reinstall it again? This’s first time I’m getting Read More
Using CHAR(COLUMN()+64) within Conditional Formatting
Hi,
I have a need to highlight a set of cells based on whether or not a date (date is concatenated based on multiple other cells) =TODAY().
Heres the background:
A1 = “2024”
A2 through A61 = “January” through “December”
I2 though AS2 = “1”, “2”, “3” through “31” (Notice from screenshot that the columns are driven by day so not every month starts on the same day… i.e. Jan 1st is a Monday, but Feb 1st is a Thursday. So the columns are offset).
=DATE($A$1,1,I2) will return “1/1/2024”
I want to use conditional formatting to highlight I3:AS6 if the result from =DATE($A$1,1,I2) is equal to TODAY(). Meaning “I2″ in the above needs to be passed the column letter variable, so that each column in the Conditional Formatting is assessed based on it’s column day number.
=CHAR(COLUMN()+64) gets me the column letter.
Here lies my issue… by replacing “I” with =CHAR(COLUMN()+64) seems to make sense, but then I don’t know how to combine it with the row number (frozen as I’m trying to eliminate the need to have 48 conditional formatting rules).
This is the best I’ve come up with in the Conditional Formatting Custom Formula but obviously it’s not working:
=DATE($A$1,1,CHAR(COLUMN()+64)$2)=TODAY()
Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated.
Hi, I have a need to highlight a set of cells based on whether or not a date (date is concatenated based on multiple other cells) =TODAY(). Heres the background:A1 = “2024”A2 through A61 = “January” through “December”I2 though AS2 = “1”, “2”, “3” through “31” (Notice from screenshot that the columns are driven by day so not every month starts on the same day… i.e. Jan 1st is a Monday, but Feb 1st is a Thursday. So the columns are offset). =DATE($A$1,1,I2) will return “1/1/2024” I want to use conditional formatting to highlight I3:AS6 if the result from =DATE($A$1,1,I2) is equal to TODAY(). Meaning “I2” in the above needs to be passed the column letter variable, so that each column in the Conditional Formatting is assessed based on it’s column day number. =CHAR(COLUMN()+64) gets me the column letter. Here lies my issue… by replacing “I” with =CHAR(COLUMN()+64) seems to make sense, but then I don’t know how to combine it with the row number (frozen as I’m trying to eliminate the need to have 48 conditional formatting rules). This is the best I’ve come up with in the Conditional Formatting Custom Formula but obviously it’s not working: =DATE($A$1,1,CHAR(COLUMN()+64)$2)=TODAY() Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated. Read More
Microsoft + Partners Make More Possible: Retail
Hear from Nina Harding, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions, on the challenges and opportunities facing the retail industry and what it means for partners.
Microsoft + Partners Make More Possible: Retail | Microsoft
Microsoft et ses partenaires augmentent les possibilités : commerce de détail | Microsoft
Microsoft y sus socios hacen más cosas posibles: venta minorista | Microsoft
A Microsoft e seus parceiros criam mais possibilidades: varejo | Microsoft
Hear from Nina Harding, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions, on the challenges and opportunities facing the retail industry and what it means for partners.
Microsoft + Partners Make More Possible: Retail | Microsoft
Microsoft et ses partenaires augmentent les possibilités : commerce de détail | Microsoft
Microsoft y sus socios hacen más cosas posibles: venta minorista | Microsoft
A Microsoft e seus parceiros criam mais possibilidades: varejo | Microsoft Read More
Why does this formula break excel?
I have a formula that somehow causes excel to crash and am wondering if anyone knows why. This formula returns the value of (let’s say) 1. It is a one and can be used as a one in some cases. However, as soon as I put the “grp” value into an index function or do math on it within the module editor, excel crashes (it actually crashes on save in the module editor).
This crashes excel:
I have a formula that somehow causes excel to crash and am wondering if anyone knows why. This formula returns the value of (let’s say) 1. It is a one and can be used as a one in some cases. However, as soon as I put the “grp” value into an index function or do math on it within the module editor, excel crashes (it actually crashes on save in the module editor). groups.getGroupID = lambda(grps, group_name, let( grps_names, unstuff(grps(1)), grp, match(group_name, grps_names, 0), grp )); For example, this returns the value of 2:=INDEX(LET(grps,groups.create(groups.createArgs(tbl_colors,2)),groups.getGroupID(grps, “red”)),1,1) This returns a value of 3: =INDEX(LET(grps,groups.create(groups.createArgs(tbl_colors,2)),groups.getGroupID(grps, “red”)),1,1)+1This crashes excel:groups.getGroupID = lambda(grps, group_name, let( grps_names, unstuff(grps(1)), grp, index(match(group_name, grps_names, 0),1,1), grp )); and this crashes excel: groups.getGroupID = lambda(grps, group_name, let( grps_names, unstuff(grps(1)), grp, match(group_name, grps_names, 0) + 1, grp )); Read More
