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Upgrading a basic public IP address to Standard SKU for Azure Express Route Virtual Network Gateway
hi,
There is a well known announcement from MS that the public IP basic sku is going to be retired in end Sep 2025.
I have a Express Route Virtual Network Gateway with basic public IP.
The Express Route Virtual Network Gateway has “Standard” SKU, which is a non-Az enabled Gateway SKU.
I read the some of the guides in MS, but there is some conflicting information on the migration.
(1) In
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/ip-services/public-ip-basic-upgrade-guidance
It says “New ExpressRoute Gateway is required. Follow the ExpressRoute Gateway migration guidance for upgrading from Basic to Standard SKU.”
(2) Then in
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/gateway-migration
The guided gateway migration experience supports:
Non-Az-enabled SKU on Basic IP to Non-az enabled SKU on Standard IP.
Non-Az-enabled SKU on Basic IP to Az-enabled SKU on Standard IP.
Non-Az-enabled SKU on Standard IP to Az-enabled SKU on Standard IP.
Notice that the first point say that for non-Az-enabled SKU, we can just upgrade the public IP from basic to standard sku.
So, i am not sure if
(1) a new gateway is required
or
(2) we just press the link to upgrade basic IP to standard IP ?
I don’t have a spare lab environment to test this for Express Route, so it can be very dangerous in production to do this action without any understanding or fall back plans.
Please help.
hi,There is a well known announcement from MS that the public IP basic sku is going to be retired in end Sep 2025.I have a Express Route Virtual Network Gateway with basic public IP.The Express Route Virtual Network Gateway has “Standard” SKU, which is a non-Az enabled Gateway SKU. I read the some of the guides in MS, but there is some conflicting information on the migration. (1) Inhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/ip-services/public-ip-basic-upgrade-guidance It says “New ExpressRoute Gateway is required. Follow the ExpressRoute Gateway migration guidance for upgrading from Basic to Standard SKU.” (2) Then inhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/gateway-migration The guided gateway migration experience supports:Non-Az-enabled SKU on Basic IP to Non-az enabled SKU on Standard IP.Non-Az-enabled SKU on Basic IP to Az-enabled SKU on Standard IP.Non-Az-enabled SKU on Standard IP to Az-enabled SKU on Standard IP. Notice that the first point say that for non-Az-enabled SKU, we can just upgrade the public IP from basic to standard sku. So, i am not sure if(1) a new gateway is requiredor(2) we just press the link to upgrade basic IP to standard IP ? I don’t have a spare lab environment to test this for Express Route, so it can be very dangerous in production to do this action without any understanding or fall back plans. Please help. Read More
Announcing quarantine release integration in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 hunting experience!!
We are excited to introduce the new quarantine release integration within Microsoft Defender for Office 365 as part of the hunting experience. This enhancement allows Security Operators (SecOps) to address false positives more efficiently and with greater flexibility in Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
With this new capability, SecOps can now move quarantined messages to Inbox across hunting experiences – Threat Explorer, Advanced Hunting, Email summary panel, Email Entity Page, and custom detection.
SecOps team members can act on both single and quarantine messages in bulk. To act on a single message, use the Email Entity page, to act on multiple messages use Threat Explorer, Advanced hunting, custom detection rules in Defender XDR.
The previous workflow for false positive triage was cumbersome and required SecOps to go through approximately 5 different steps and switch tabs from hunting surfaces like Threat explorer and Advanced hunting. With this new functionality, these extra steps are no longer needed and SecOps can quickly release messages from where they are without losing context. This also allows SecOps teams to define and better filter on messages with custom queries and take release action directly from Threat explorer and Advanced hunting.
Additionally, SecOps can carry out a bulk quarantine release operation on more than 100 messages asynchronously. For best result, release remediation should be done in batches of 50,000 or fewer.
Some examples of how Threat explorer, email entity page/ email summary panel, Advanced hunting and API can deal with false positives effectively are given below.
SecOps can search for a False positive URL in threat explorer find related Quarantined messages and directly Move to inbox/release from Quarantine – while in Threat explorer
SecOps can search for a False positive URL in Advanced hunting that have been blocked/ Quarantined, find all messages quarantined based on the URL and threat type and directly trigger Move to inbox/release from Quarantine – while using Advance hunting in Microsoft Defender XDR.
EmailEvents
| where ThreatTypes contains “Phish” and LatestDeliveryLocation contains “Quarantine”
| join EmailUrlInfo on NetworkMessageId
| where Url in ( ‘http://contoso.com/.i‘)
| project Timestamp,NetworkMessageId,RecipientEmailAddress,Subject,DeliveryAction,LatestDeliveryLocation,Url,UrlCount, ReportId
SecOps can act on the quarantine release from Email entity page and Email Summary Panel –
Click on the Take actions button from the top right corner of the email entity page and this will open the Action wizard. Follow the steps to trigger “move to inbox/ release “action. Go to the Action center to view and approve your automated investigation and remediation tasks – Microsoft Defender XDR | Microsoft Learn.
Quarantine release through custom detection rules-
Email action with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is natively integrated with custom detections in Microsoft Defender XDR. This means SecOps can easily write sophisticated kql queries to find any messages which got quarantined incorrectly and respond to these events and take release / move to inbox action even automatically. Please learn more about custom detection here.
Learn more:
Check out our documentation for more information on the email entity page and related actions.
Track email move and delete actions centrally in Action center
Previous blogs on Quarantine experience can be found part one version and part two version.
Do you have questions or feedback about Microsoft Defender for Office 365? Engage with the community and Microsoft experts in the Defender for Office 365 forum
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Out of office – prevent people from inside the organization to send messages when out of office is o
Hello!
I was wondering if there is a way to actually stop people from within an organization from sending messages while the Out of Office is on.
The Out of Office appears when people enter an address with automatic replies, but it’s not a deterrent. Apart from changing behaviours, is there a tech solution?
Thanks!
Ila
Hello! I was wondering if there is a way to actually stop people from within an organization from sending messages while the Out of Office is on. The Out of Office appears when people enter an address with automatic replies, but it’s not a deterrent. Apart from changing behaviours, is there a tech solution? Thanks!Ila Read More
Formulas and Functionsn
Hi,
How to change format in
=TODAY()+5
to dd-mm-yyyy format?
Hi,How to change format in =TODAY()+5to dd-mm-yyyy format? Read More
Developer story: CrystalDiskMark and CrystalDiskInfo
Have you ever heard of “CrystalDiskMark” or “CrystalDiskInfo“? Many of you reading this blog might have used these tools or at least know what they are. These widely used open-source benchmarking tools, now recognized globally, began with the idea of a Japanese developer. Instead of focusing on developing commercial products as paid work, he chose to support users for years by offering these tools as part of a community effort.
In this blog, we will look back at the journey of Developer Technologies MVP Noriyuki Miyazaki, who has significantly influenced the world as the developer of these software tools. We will explore how he overcame challenges and share his message for those who aspire to create software that supports many users.
The journey of a solo developer
Noriyuki’s interest in benchmarking began in 1995 when he was a high school sophomore and a friend introduced him to WindSock, a benchmarking software for Windows 3.1. In 1998, upon entering university, he spent four years developing CrystalMark06, a comprehensive benchmarking tool with internet ranking capabilities. He later refined it over two years, releasing CrystalMark 2004 with 3D (OpenGL) support, and in 2002, he released CrystalCPUID, which displayed CPU information and supported speed control.
According to Noriyuki, CrystalMark 2004 and CrystalCPUID did not gain widespread popularity. However, he continued to improve his tools, leading to the release of CrystalDiskMark in 2007 for measuring storage speed and CrystalDiskInfo in 2008 for monitoring storage health. These tools have been downloaded over 100 million times and are used by many users worldwide.
Feedback from global users and new connections
As Noriyuki’s benchmarking software became more widely known, feedback from users poured in. One particularly memorable comment was, “Thanks to CrystalDiskInfo, I noticed an issue with my HDD and could back up my data before losing it.” He says, “While CrystalDiskInfo can’t detect all anomalies, I’m glad it helped protect users’ valuable data.”
When asked about his most rewarding experience over his long development journey, Noriyuki says, “Meeting companions who enjoy developing products together.” Notably, he met a new friend Bellche at the Open Source Conference 2011, who has since helped produce official support character goods and organize events.
Overcoming challenges with community support
Over 20 years have passed since the release of his first software, CrystalMark06. Throughout this long journey, Noriyuki faced various challenges. However, as a community member, he overcame these with the support of others. “Even if I couldn’t solve something alone, someone around the world would help. I’m grateful every day for everyone who helped my open-source development,” he reflects. Here are two examples of his challenges:
Bug Fixes:
“The initial release of CrystalDiskMark had three critical bugs, discovered every few months. Each time a bug was found, I received harsh criticism, but I fixed them immediately and disclosed the causes transparently. Despite these critical issues shaking users’ trust, I could continue development thanks to their support.”
Technical Challenges:
“Supporting external HDDs/SSDs in CrystalDiskInfo was challenging since Windows’ standard features only retrieve information for internal drives. I sought help on my website and received a detailed response, complete with source code, on how to support USB-connected drives. With users’ and storage vendors’ cooperation, I overcame many technical hurdles, adding support for NVMe and some RAID configurations.”
Message to aspiring developers
Noriyuki, whose software has surpassed 100 million downloads, remains dedicated to developing benchmark tools loved by users worldwide. Recently, he released CrystalMark Retro, an improved version of CrystalMark 2004, showing his continued passion for delivering new software.
Noriyuki’s journey, which started as a student in Japan, has led to globally used software. For those aspiring to create software loved worldwide, he offers this encouraging message:
“I’ve continued developing for over 20 years as a professional, working on weeknights and weekends. Here are three key points I cherish:
Create what you want to create.
Don’t strive for perfection.
Don’t overdo it.
I aim to keep developing joyfully, creating software loved by users worldwide.”
It’s clear that technology has advanced, and computer usage has spread among the general public since the late 1990s when Noriyuki started developing. The evolution of the Internet and the advent of smartphones have made information gathering, sharing, and communication more accessible. The recent rise of generative AI is a crucial technological advancement, enabling anyone to create solutions that benefit society and drive innovation. It’s your turn to be that individual who makes a difference for many!
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Website reported as unsafe
My website growthtrail.typedream.app was reported as unsafe by trolls on Discord. Whenever someone opens the site with Edge, a popup appears (it doesn’t on any other browser), and says the website is unsafe. I am the owner of the website and filed a ticket but noone ever got back to me after 7 days. The ticket number was fcbf232e-c1bb-4050-893d-280e013917f7. I contacted support and they were unable to help me after almost 2 hours of going back and forth. On Discord, I posted something to a massive server that apparently didn’t allow self-promotion (I forgot the name but the two people I messaged are Admins on that server). They then blocked and reported my site. I have my website edit history on TypeDream if you need it, I assure you there is no “phishing” on my website. It is just a home page with two buttons that both lead to the same Google Form. Please get back to me and remove the site label, I am losing customers who use Edge because they think my site is malicious.
My website growthtrail.typedream.app was reported as unsafe by trolls on Discord. Whenever someone opens the site with Edge, a popup appears (it doesn’t on any other browser), and says the website is unsafe. I am the owner of the website and filed a ticket but noone ever got back to me after 7 days. The ticket number was fcbf232e-c1bb-4050-893d-280e013917f7. I contacted support and they were unable to help me after almost 2 hours of going back and forth. On Discord, I posted something to a massive server that apparently didn’t allow self-promotion (I forgot the name but the two people I messaged are Admins on that server). They then blocked and reported my site. I have my website edit history on TypeDream if you need it, I assure you there is no “phishing” on my website. It is just a home page with two buttons that both lead to the same Google Form. Please get back to me and remove the site label, I am losing customers who use Edge because they think my site is malicious. Read More
Checking in: Microsoft AI Bootcamp For Educators
Hello TSP community!
Liz Butowicz here from the Microsoft Worldwide Learning team checking in on those of you delivering the Microsoft AI Bootcamp for Educators to see how they are going, any feedback from customers, and if you have any questions.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Hello TSP community!
Liz Butowicz here from the Microsoft Worldwide Learning team checking in on those of you delivering the Microsoft AI Bootcamp for Educators to see how they are going, any feedback from customers, and if you have any questions.
Looking forward to hearing from you! Read More
Create/Edit On-Premise type inbound connector in UI after cmdlet update
Following the updates on 24th July to the New/Set-InboundConnector cmdlets, you can no longer create Inbound connectors of type on-premise in the UI.
You get the error:
Microsoft.Exchange.Management.Tasks.ConnectorNotApplicablePropertyException|The properties ‘RestrictDomainsToCertificate’ are not applicable to connector of type
‘OnPremises’ with the current combination. Connector creation or modification aborted.
Essentially, the RestrictDomainsToCertificate and RestrictDomainsToIPAddresses parameters were updated to only be allowed for partner connectors.
This is understandable, since these elements aren’t considered for emails delivered via on-premise connectors anyway.
However, if you try and create an on-premise connector in the Exchange Online UI, particularly for certificated based auth, the RestrictDomainsToCertificate is set to $true by default in the UI, even though the PowerShell param default is $false.
If so, you can still make the connector, you just need to do so via PowerShell, and either omit the -RestrictDomainsToCertificate parameter or explicitly set it as $false.
If you need to edit an existing connector that was created with this set to true, you need to set it to false first before editing, and again, only via PowerShell.
Set-InboundConnector -Identity “connectorID/name” -RestrictDomainsToCertificate:$false
Following the updates on 24th July to the New/Set-InboundConnector cmdlets, you can no longer create Inbound connectors of type on-premise in the UI. You get the error:Microsoft.Exchange.Management.Tasks.ConnectorNotApplicablePropertyException|The properties ‘RestrictDomainsToCertificate’ are not applicable to connector of type’OnPremises’ with the current combination. Connector creation or modification aborted. Essentially, the RestrictDomainsToCertificate and RestrictDomainsToIPAddresses parameters were updated to only be allowed for partner connectors.This is understandable, since these elements aren’t considered for emails delivered via on-premise connectors anyway. However, if you try and create an on-premise connector in the Exchange Online UI, particularly for certificated based auth, the RestrictDomainsToCertificate is set to $true by default in the UI, even though the PowerShell param default is $false. If so, you can still make the connector, you just need to do so via PowerShell, and either omit the -RestrictDomainsToCertificate parameter or explicitly set it as $false. If you need to edit an existing connector that was created with this set to true, you need to set it to false first before editing, and again, only via PowerShell.Set-InboundConnector -Identity “connectorID/name” -RestrictDomainsToCertificate:$false Read More
Using a variable to turn criteria off and on
I have been trying to design a template to standardize account reconciliation in a way that even excel novices could complete the process without too much instruction. There are 7 elements to the “account numbers” we use which allows us to group or split out sub accounts as needed. The way I have set up the template involves listing the CFS element then choosing match or ignore in the adjacent cell (as seen below) then using an unholy amount of IF statements. I feel like I have chosen the least effective way of setting this up, plus it required me to input macro-assigned buttons to add 0’s to the relevant blank columns on the reference sheets, increasing the file size even further. Is there a more efficient way to go about this process to keep my file size down and avoid needing all my RAM to work in this workbook? I will note that any given file could have 20+ different iterations of the Template sheet with various combinations of the CFS elements, so I know the current version I’ve made is a recipe for future frustration. File is attached for anyone who wants to be disturbed looking at my 540+ character long formulas.
OrgPBH60000IGNOREFundSPNSRIGNOREFunction13IGNOREEntity0IGNORESource0IGNOREPurpose0IGNOREProject20000957MATCH
I have been trying to design a template to standardize account reconciliation in a way that even excel novices could complete the process without too much instruction. There are 7 elements to the “account numbers” we use which allows us to group or split out sub accounts as needed. The way I have set up the template involves listing the CFS element then choosing match or ignore in the adjacent cell (as seen below) then using an unholy amount of IF statements. I feel like I have chosen the least effective way of setting this up, plus it required me to input macro-assigned buttons to add 0’s to the relevant blank columns on the reference sheets, increasing the file size even further. Is there a more efficient way to go about this process to keep my file size down and avoid needing all my RAM to work in this workbook? I will note that any given file could have 20+ different iterations of the Template sheet with various combinations of the CFS elements, so I know the current version I’ve made is a recipe for future frustration. File is attached for anyone who wants to be disturbed looking at my 540+ character long formulas. OrgPBH60000IGNOREFundSPNSRIGNOREFunction13IGNOREEntity0IGNORESource0IGNOREPurpose0IGNOREProject20000957MATCH Read More
REGISTER TODAY: Azure Office Hours | August 15th
Join us on August 15th, 8:00am – 9:00am PT for Azure Office Hours as our Microsoft SMEs walk you through the new Azure Nonprofit Data Strategy eBook for ITDMs.
Hear the highlights on the new in-depth eBook and gather some tips on how to help nonprofits harness their data to drive nonprofit mission success. Learn how Microsoft Fabric’s integrated analytics platform, combined with a robust data strategy, is key to driving mission success for nonprofits.
Speakers
Sergio Victorio Queija
Director, Industry, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft Philanthropies
Christian Bucher
Senior Specialist, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft CELAI Switzerland
Join us on August 15th, 8:00am – 9:00am PT for Azure Office Hours as our Microsoft SMEs walk you through the new Azure Nonprofit Data Strategy eBook for ITDMs.
Hear the highlights on the new in-depth eBook and gather some tips on how to help nonprofits harness their data to drive nonprofit mission success. Learn how Microsoft Fabric’s integrated analytics platform, combined with a robust data strategy, is key to driving mission success for nonprofits.
REGISTER TODAY
Speakers
Sergio Victorio Queija
Director, Industry, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft Philanthropies
Christian Bucher
Senior Specialist, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft CELAI Switzerland Read More
MSN365 Unable to Update “Something Went Wrong” even after two repairs
Hello, I continue to run into a MSN365 account update issue. I have paid for an annual personal MSN 365 account. Two weeks ago the entire MSN 365 subscription updated successfully. Recently when I check for account update, I get an error message for each MSN 365 product.
“Something went wrong …. Go online for additional help……Error Code: 30088-27″
I followed the online link and did a full online repair of MSN 365. Twice but still get the same error message.
I’m still getting an error. What should I do?
To assist with this request to fix:
1. my Microsoft 365 MSO Version id is: 2407 Build 16.0.17830.20056 64-bit
2. I’ve run a full online repair 2 days in a row to no avail
Please advise how to fix this issue. Thank you
Hello, I continue to run into a MSN365 account update issue. I have paid for an annual personal MSN 365 account. Two weeks ago the entire MSN 365 subscription updated successfully. Recently when I check for account update, I get an error message for each MSN 365 product. “Something went wrong …. Go online for additional help……Error Code: 30088-27″I followed the online link and did a full online repair of MSN 365. Twice but still get the same error message. I’m still getting an error. What should I do?To assist with this request to fix:1. my Microsoft 365 MSO Version id is: 2407 Build 16.0.17830.20056 64-bit2. I’ve run a full online repair 2 days in a row to no avail Please advise how to fix this issue. Thank you Read More
Support tip: Turn off Activation Lock in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager with Intune
Author: Benjamin Flamm – Product Manager 2 | Microsoft Intune
Activation Lock on Apple devices helps keep the device secure if it falls into the wrong hands and works to prevent unauthorized access to data on devices that are owned by your organization. While Intune has a feature to disable Activation Lock, we wanted to highlight that Apple has also made this functionality available in Apple School Manager (ASM) and Apple Business Manager (ABM), keep reading to learn more!
Allowing Activation Lock using Intune
First, devices need to be enrolled through Automated Device Enrollment, which will enable supervision and generate an Activation Lock bypass code that is stored in the Microsoft Intune admin center under the per-device Hardware blade (Devices > All devices > select a device > Hardware).
A screenshot of a devices Hardware details, highlighting the Activation Lock bypass code in the Microsoft Intune admin center.
Next, you’ll need to allow users to enable Activation Lock on devices by configuring the “Activation Lock Allowed While Supervised” setting to Allowed in the settings catalog under Device configuration > Settings catalog > MDM Options.
As a final step, users need to sign in to the Find My app on their device which will lock the device to their Apple account.
A screenshot of the Sign In page for ‘Find My’ on an Apple device.
If a user already has Find My enabled when this setting is configured, then the device will be activation locked. If a user never enables Find My then the device will never be activation locked. To verify if Activation Lock is enabled on an iOS or iPadOS device, go to System Settings, select the Apple Account, and then Find My:
To verify if Activation Lock is enabled on a macOS device, go to System Settings, iCloud, Find My Mac:
On macOS, you can also verify the status of Activation Lock on devices by selecting the Apple menu in the menu bar, holding down the option key until the System Information option shows, and clicking System Information.
Once a device is locked to a user’s Apple account, you’ll need their account and password to access the device. This is troublesome and can be unattainable in situations where the user has already left the company. Alternatively, you can use the Activation Lock bypass code, but if the device has been wiped or removed from Intune, this code will no longer be available. The bypass codes would’ve had to be manually copied and saved somewhere else prior.
Disable Activation Lock action using Intune
To address these issues, we introduced the Disable Activation Lock device action in Intune, which allows you to remotely turn off Activation Lock on supervised iOS/iPadOS and macOS devices without needing the previous user’s Apple account and password or the bypass code. You can learn more on how to manage activation lock through Intune by reviewing Disable Activation Lock on Apple devices with Intune.
While this action is helpful, it doesn’t allow you to remotely view the status of Activation Lock on a device and if the device is ready to be repurposed.
Activation Lock management in ABM and ASM
At WWDC24 in June, Apple announced the ability to manage Activation Lock on devices that were enrolled using Automated Device Enrollment and managed in ABM and ASM. Not only does this new functionality let you ‘Turn off activation lock’, but you can also view the status of Activation Lock on devices directly from the AMB/ASM console:
You can learn more about this capability by reviewing Apple’s documentation:
Turn off Activation Lock in Apple Business Manager | Apple Support.
This is a major improvement for managing Activation Lock and we’re so excited to see this available in ABM and ASM. While Activation Lock management is still supported in Intune, we recommended using this new method through ABM and ASM for disabling Activation Lock on devices.
If you have any questions leave a comment below or reach out to us on X @IntuneSuppTeam.
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Blank page when I select Share Point list
Hi,
I have a Share Point site and it has 5 lists. I have worked on these lists for a few years and as of today, 4 of them open as usual but one opens with a blank white screen. The following is the steps I took before this problem occured;
Changed to Classic Experience as I thought this would help with another problem i was having.Went to the settings of the list and opened up one of the views and re-ordered the columns so that a lookup column appeared higher up the list.Selected OK.
Rather than go back to the list, a blank white screen appeared. I have tried clearing the browser cache, re-booting machine, refreshing page etc but nothing works. This list was displaying normally until I made the above changes. Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Hi,I have a Share Point site and it has 5 lists. I have worked on these lists for a few years and as of today, 4 of them open as usual but one opens with a blank white screen. The following is the steps I took before this problem occured;Changed to Classic Experience as I thought this would help with another problem i was having.Went to the settings of the list and opened up one of the views and re-ordered the columns so that a lookup column appeared higher up the list.Selected OK.Rather than go back to the list, a blank white screen appeared. I have tried clearing the browser cache, re-booting machine, refreshing page etc but nothing works. This list was displaying normally until I made the above changes. Any help appreciated. Thanks Read More
Document Library webpart folder
We would like to have a modern page with a Document Library web part which initially shows a specific (sub)folder base on the URL. In classic this functionality is possible using ?RootFolder=…. It does not seem to work in modern. Is there a workaround?
Steve
We would like to have a modern page with a Document Library web part which initially shows a specific (sub)folder base on the URL. In classic this functionality is possible using ?RootFolder=…. It does not seem to work in modern. Is there a workaround? Steve Read More
Microsoft sales org for FY25
Hi All,
I’m in search of information regarding MSFT’s sales org structure for FY25. Basically, how do the different orgs overlay to create the all-up GTM org under Judson. For example: How the product orgs are structured, how segments are defined, how Global Black Belt org overlays the sales teams. Any content, guidance or thoughts are very much appreciated!
Hi All, I’m in search of information regarding MSFT’s sales org structure for FY25. Basically, how do the different orgs overlay to create the all-up GTM org under Judson. For example: How the product orgs are structured, how segments are defined, how Global Black Belt org overlays the sales teams. Any content, guidance or thoughts are very much appreciated! Read More
Use WinGet 1.8 to download Microsoft Store apps
Windows Package Manager (WinGet) 1.8 now allows IT professionals to download Microsoft Store apps.
What is WinGet?
WinGet is a command-line tool that enables you to install and manage applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. WinGet supports a variety of sources, and it allows you to automate the installation and update process of applications, as well as to search and discover new apps.
What is WinGet Download?
WinGet Download provides the ability to download Microsoft Store apps for offline distribution to other devices in your network. This feature replaces the Enterprise Offline feature from the Microsoft Store for Business.
How can I use WinGet 1.8 to download Microsoft Store apps?
To use WinGet to download Microsoft Store apps, you need to have the latest version of WinGet installed on your device. You can check your WinGet version by running the command winget –version in a PowerShell or Command Prompt window. If you need to update WinGet, download the latest installer, run the command winget upgrade winget, or update App Installer from the Microsoft Store.
To download a Microsoft Store app, you can use the winget download command. For example, you can run the command winget download Calculator -s msstore to download the Calculator app from the Microsoft Store. This will create a folder in your Downloads directory, where you can find the downloaded app package. You can then copy the app package to another device and install it using the Add-AppxPackage PowerShell cmdlet. Run the command Add-AppxPackage -Path C:Usersusernamedownloads9WZDNCRFHVN5Calculator.appx to install the Calculator app on another device.
To learn more about WinGet 1.8 and its features, read the Windows Package Manager documentation and winget tool documentation.
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Usability is lacking
My school recently switched from Google to Microsoft and there are a lot of things I like about Outlook but there are also a lot of features or lack thereof that I am finding extremely frustrating. One thing that has been extremely frustrating is that when I look up how to do something I will find the instructions from Microsoft but the instructions are not effective. For example, I looked up how to find deleted events in Calendar and it says to click on the “Folders” tab at the top but there is no folders tab. Similarly, when I looked up how to view flagged items it gave the option of using the “Folders” tab again in Outlook email but there isn’t a folders tab. I was eventually able to figure out how to view the flagged items. I just wanted to share some of my frustrations in the hope that you will be able to make improvements on the usability or at least the instructions provided online regarding how to use features or access different things on you software.
Also, I still can’t figure out how to access deleted events in calendar and would like some assistance. And please, don’t tell me to click on the Folders tab.
My school recently switched from Google to Microsoft and there are a lot of things I like about Outlook but there are also a lot of features or lack thereof that I am finding extremely frustrating. One thing that has been extremely frustrating is that when I look up how to do something I will find the instructions from Microsoft but the instructions are not effective. For example, I looked up how to find deleted events in Calendar and it says to click on the “Folders” tab at the top but there is no folders tab. Similarly, when I looked up how to view flagged items it gave the option of using the “Folders” tab again in Outlook email but there isn’t a folders tab. I was eventually able to figure out how to view the flagged items. I just wanted to share some of my frustrations in the hope that you will be able to make improvements on the usability or at least the instructions provided online regarding how to use features or access different things on you software.Also, I still can’t figure out how to access deleted events in calendar and would like some assistance. And please, don’t tell me to click on the Folders tab. Read More
Unusual Time format
I have an unusual time format that I would like to add up the hours. So 0930 is 9hours 30 mins and 0415 is 4hours 15mins etc. I have tried changing the format to time and manually tried h:mm and variation of, I have tried changing it to 9.3 but can’t then get it to go 9.5.
I have an unusual time format that I would like to add up the hours. So 0930 is 9hours 30 mins and 0415 is 4hours 15mins etc. I have tried changing the format to time and manually tried h:mm and variation of, I have tried changing it to 9.3 but can’t then get it to go 9.5. Read More
Change phone number of personal hotmail account and can’t login. Have to recover it
Lost my account from hotmail. My number changed. I receive important documents in this email. Is there a way I get in touch with hotmail folks and prove my identity with personal identity card ant regain access to my email ?
Lost my account from hotmail. My number changed. I receive important documents in this email. Is there a way I get in touch with hotmail folks and prove my identity with personal identity card ant regain access to my email ? Read More
Co-Pilot Automation
Hi, I work as a data engineer for a data analytics company and was wondering if someone has found some really cool use-cases on how to use Co-Pilot for day to day tasks?
Hi, I work as a data engineer for a data analytics company and was wondering if someone has found some really cool use-cases on how to use Co-Pilot for day to day tasks? Read More
