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Excel freeze when using power query
I have workbook with 6 power queries I been running daily for months. I been on insider for maybe 2 months now. The queries worked fine until yesterday. Every time I run power query, I get the spinning blue circle and excel freezes. I can then force close excel and restart it. It will then work until I run the query again.
I restarted PC, check for any updates, windows and office and tried Microsoft assistant, which also froze up for like 45 minutes until I closed it.
I have workbook with 6 power queries I been running daily for months. I been on insider for maybe 2 months now. The queries worked fine until yesterday. Every time I run power query, I get the spinning blue circle and excel freezes. I can then force close excel and restart it. It will then work until I run the query again.I restarted PC, check for any updates, windows and office and tried Microsoft assistant, which also froze up for like 45 minutes until I closed it. Read More
How long to install Updates?
I’ve noticed that updates take a long time to install, and sometimes it takes hours or even days for them to complete. I’ve tried restarting my PC, checking for updates manually, and even canceling the installation process and restarting it again, but nothing seems to work. I’ve had to wait for an extended period of time for the updates to finish installing, which can be inconvenient and affect my productivity.
I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced similar issues with the update installation process on the Windows Insider Program.
I’ve noticed that updates take a long time to install, and sometimes it takes hours or even days for them to complete. I’ve tried restarting my PC, checking for updates manually, and even canceling the installation process and restarting it again, but nothing seems to work. I’ve had to wait for an extended period of time for the updates to finish installing, which can be inconvenient and affect my productivity. I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced similar issues with the update installation process on the Windows Insider Program. Read More
How to make a desktop shortcut to open System/Storage/temporaryfiles?
I’m trying to troubleshoot an issue with a particular software application on my Windows 11 Insider beta build, and I’ve been told that I need to turn off Memory Integrity to get it working. However, I’m having trouble finding the option to do so. I’ve checked the Settings app, the Device Manager, and even the Advanced System Settings, but I can’t seem to locate the switch to disable Memory Integrity. Can anyone help me figure out how to turn off Memory Integrity in Windows 11 Insider beta?
I’m trying to troubleshoot an issue with a particular software application on my Windows 11 Insider beta build, and I’ve been told that I need to turn off Memory Integrity to get it working. However, I’m having trouble finding the option to do so. I’ve checked the Settings app, the Device Manager, and even the Advanced System Settings, but I can’t seem to locate the switch to disable Memory Integrity. Can anyone help me figure out how to turn off Memory Integrity in Windows 11 Insider beta? Read More
OneDrive lost all my files
Two days ago OneDrive did not want to sync. And next to all my documents and apps appeared a red circle with a white x in it. Then I uninstalled OneDrive and installed it again. Now I can’t sign in to my personal OneDrive and if I sign in online I can’t access any files. It says something went wrong. And then server error 500.
please help
Two days ago OneDrive did not want to sync. And next to all my documents and apps appeared a red circle with a white x in it. Then I uninstalled OneDrive and installed it again. Now I can’t sign in to my personal OneDrive and if I sign in online I can’t access any files. It says something went wrong. And then server error 500.please help Read More
bcdedit: ID Identification and Verification
Hey
How can i figure out a ID, and how can i verify a existing one?
For example recoverysequence
HeyHow can i figure out a ID, and how can i verify a existing one?For example recoverysequence Read More
Getting “requested cannot be found” while pre ordering surface pro Copilot+ PC
Error Date & Time: June 8th 1:47 AM PST.
### Overview
When users attempt to pre-order the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC from the Microsoft official website, they are encountering an error message stating, “We are sorry, the page you requested cannot be found.
The URL may be misspelled or the page you’re looking for is no longer available.
” This issue prevents users from completing their pre-order transactions, causing frustration and potentially impacting sales and customer satisfaction.
### **Reproduction Steps**:
– Navigate to the official website.
– Locate the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC product page.
– Attempt to initiate the pre-order process.
– Add product and try to change product due to configuration or color
– Encounter the error message when trying to proceed to the checkout page.
### Potential Causes
1. **Broken Links**: The URL for the pre-order page may be incorrect or misconfigured as i can see in the URL https://www.microsoft.com/library/errorpages/smarterror.aspx?correlationId=$(cvToken), leading to a 404 error.
2. **Page Removal or Relocation**: The pre-order page might have been moved or removed without updating the links on the website.
### Impact
1. **Customer Frustration**: Users eager to pre-order the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC are unable to do so
2. **Lost Sales**: The inability to complete pre-orders directly affects sales and revenue.
3. **Reputational Damage**: .
### Troubleshooting and Resolution Steps
1. **Verify URL Accuracy**: Ensure that the URL for the pre-order page is correct and has not been changed.
2. **Update Routing Configuration**: Review and update the website’s routing configuration to ensure users are directed to the correct pages.
3. **Conduct Testing**: Perform extensive testing to ensure that all links and pages related to the pre-order process are functioning correctly before going live.
Error Date & Time: June 8th 1:47 AM PST. ### OverviewWhen users attempt to pre-order the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC from the Microsoft official website, they are encountering an error message stating, “We are sorry, the page you requested cannot be found.The URL may be misspelled or the page you’re looking for is no longer available.” This issue prevents users from completing their pre-order transactions, causing frustration and potentially impacting sales and customer satisfaction. ### **Reproduction Steps**:- Navigate to the official website.- Locate the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC product page.- Attempt to initiate the pre-order process.- Add product and try to change product due to configuration or color- Encounter the error message when trying to proceed to the checkout page. ### Potential Causes1. **Broken Links**: The URL for the pre-order page may be incorrect or misconfigured as i can see in the URL https://www.microsoft.com/library/errorpages/smarterror.aspx?correlationId=$(cvToken), leading to a 404 error.2. **Page Removal or Relocation**: The pre-order page might have been moved or removed without updating the links on the website.### Impact1. **Customer Frustration**: Users eager to pre-order the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC are unable to do so2. **Lost Sales**: The inability to complete pre-orders directly affects sales and revenue.3. **Reputational Damage**: . ### Troubleshooting and Resolution Steps1. **Verify URL Accuracy**: Ensure that the URL for the pre-order page is correct and has not been changed.2. **Update Routing Configuration**: Review and update the website’s routing configuration to ensure users are directed to the correct pages.3. **Conduct Testing**: Perform extensive testing to ensure that all links and pages related to the pre-order process are functioning correctly before going live. Read More
Start menu icon text suddenly left aligned for no reason.
I recently did a clean install of the retail build and updated to preview version 22631.3672 about a week ago. Everything was working fine until today when I noticed that the text for the “Forbidden West” icon, which was fine yesterday, has now shifted to left alignment, but it’s only affecting this one icon.
To test, I pinned a few more items like the Windows HDR Calibration and Nvidia Control Panel, and now all newly pinned icons are left-aligned. I’m not using any modifications for the Start menu or Windows Explorer; it’s just the standard, unmodified Windows. This issue is quite puzzling. Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be causing this or how to fix it? Thanks in advance for any advice.
I recently did a clean install of the retail build and updated to preview version 22631.3672 about a week ago. Everything was working fine until today when I noticed that the text for the “Forbidden West” icon, which was fine yesterday, has now shifted to left alignment, but it’s only affecting this one icon. To test, I pinned a few more items like the Windows HDR Calibration and Nvidia Control Panel, and now all newly pinned icons are left-aligned. I’m not using any modifications for the Start menu or Windows Explorer; it’s just the standard, unmodified Windows. This issue is quite puzzling. Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be causing this or how to fix it? Thanks in advance for any advice. Read More
Account settings
New Outlook aak me to update my account settings for my Virginmedia server. I knew how to so this on old Outlook (click on File etc) but I cannot see how to this with New Outlook. What am I missing?
New Outlook aak me to update my account settings for my Virginmedia server. I knew how to so this on old Outlook (click on File etc) but I cannot see how to this with New Outlook. What am I missing? Read More
Some of these settings are managed by your organization” error
I’m getting a warning that “Some of these settings are managed by your organization.”
I’m getting a warning that “Some of these settings are managed by your organization.” Read More
Windows 10 Longhorn Plex msstyles theme?
Been looking high and low on deviantart but most of what I find is not for W10. Is there any them at all?
Been looking high and low on deviantart but most of what I find is not for W10. Is there any them at all? Read More
Teams Messages are not sent
Hello,
i am having a strange behavior in the Microsoft Teams App for a couple of weeks now.
When i send messages, the messages are either not sent, sent with delay or sent normally.
its super annoying.
I am using the Microsoft Teams App for work / school for Windows. I reinstalled the App with the newest version twice now:
I also emptied the cache (deleted all the content in the teams folder).
I have the same issue with the browser version. So it seems, there is something wrong with my account? Or my Office 365?
I hope someone of you can offer some help here.
Thanks !
Marco
Hello,i am having a strange behavior in the Microsoft Teams App for a couple of weeks now. When i send messages, the messages are either not sent, sent with delay or sent normally. its super annoying.I am using the Microsoft Teams App for work / school for Windows. I reinstalled the App with the newest version twice now:I also emptied the cache (deleted all the content in the teams folder). I have the same issue with the browser version. So it seems, there is something wrong with my account? Or my Office 365?I hope someone of you can offer some help here. Thanks !Marco Read More
8 Learning Paths for Beginners on GitHub
GitHub is more than a code hosting service – it’s a platform where millions of developers around the world connect, collaborate, innovate, and learn in a vibrant community. In this article, I present 8 repositories with free course tracks created by Microsoft’s technical community, a reliable source of resources and knowledge, offering various learning paths for beginners in different areas of technology.
8 Learning Paths for Beginners on GitHub
IoT for Beginners
Explore the vast universe of the Internet of Things (IoT) through our 12-week curriculum. With 24 carefully crafted lessons, you’ll be guided through the fundamentals of IoT, from agriculture to logistics and retail. Each lesson offers interactive quizzes, clear instructions, and practical projects, allowing you to dive deep into this exciting technological field.
AI for Beginners
Uncover the secrets behind Artificial Intelligence with our 12-week curriculum developed by Microsoft. From symbolic AI to Neural Networks and Computer Vision, each lesson is an opportunity to dive deeper into this constantly evolving field. With hands-on lessons and labs, you’ll be ready to explore the world of ethical AI using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
Data Science for Beginners
We present a comprehensive Data Science curriculum, divided into 10 weeks and 20 lessons. Each session is carefully crafted, offering quizzes both before and after the lessons, detailed instructions for completing the tasks, solutions for guidance, and a practical assignment. Our project-centered approach ensures that you learn while building, a proven effective methodology for solidifying new skills.
Web Development for Beginners
Take your first steps into the world of web development with our comprehensive 12-week course. Through practical projects involving JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, you will learn the fundamentals while building virtual terrariums, browser extensions, and space games. With interactive quizzes and practical assignments, your coding journey begins here.
Machine Learning for Beginners
Discover the fascinating world of Machine Learning in our 12-week program. With an emphasis on traditional machine learning using Scikit-learn, this course provides a solid foundation for those looking to understand the fundamental principles before exploring the deeper universe of deep learning. Complement your journey by combining this course with our Data Science offering for a complete and comprehensive view of the vast data field.
Generative AI for Beginners
Discover the fundamentals of Generative AI with our 18-lesson course. With each lesson focusing on a specific topic, you’ll have the freedom to explore this exciting field at your own pace. From basic concepts to code examples in Python and TypeScript, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to creating applications of creative AI.
Mastering GitHub Copilot for AI Paired Programming
Master GitHub Copilot with our 7-lesson course on pair programming. Unlock the power of collaborative coding as you and your partner explore the possibilities offered by this revolutionary tool. With a focus on practical learning, this program prepares you to accelerate your coding skills in collaboration with others.
Security 101
Start your cybersecurity learning journey with our 8-lesson course. In this rapidly evolving technological world, understanding the basics of cybersecurity is essential. With short lessons and interactive quizzes, you will be introduced to the essential security concepts to protect IT systems.
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Trial Account Lockout
I just set myself up with a trial account for MS365 Business Basics. Of course it demanded that I set up a .onmicrosoft.com account name/email address. Then it asked me to sign out (which I did). But after that point it refuses to acknowledge the email address in question, “This user name may be incorrect….”. So now I have signed p for a trial account but cannot log in and at the end of a month I will probably be charged for it. I am not at all happy but have tried everything I can think of and have now even joined this forum!
I just set myself up with a trial account for MS365 Business Basics. Of course it demanded that I set up a .onmicrosoft.com account name/email address. Then it asked me to sign out (which I did). But after that point it refuses to acknowledge the email address in question, “This user name may be incorrect….”. So now I have signed p for a trial account but cannot log in and at the end of a month I will probably be charged for it. I am not at all happy but have tried everything I can think of and have now even joined this forum! Read More
In File Explorer, when I copy pictures from my mobile phone to my PC, this is normally done through
In File Explorer, I typically transfer pictures from my mobile phone to my PC by copying and pasting the files into a specific sub-folder, such as MY PICTURES (FOLDER) > 2024 (SUBFOLDER). This process includes handling conflicts, such as duplicate files, which I choose not to copy, as illustrated in the attached screenshot:
In a different project, I backed up my data by copying folders and files to an external HDD. Here’s an example of how the file structure was organized:
My Files (FOLDER) > My Documents (SUBFOLDER) > Bank Statements (SUBFOLDER) > Individual Files…
My Files (FOLDER) > My Documents (SUBFOLDER) > Creditors (SUBFOLDER) > Individual Files…
My Files (FOLDER) > My Documents (SUBFOLDER) > Debtors (SUBFOLDER) > Individual Files…
etc.
When I attempt to copy several folders like Bank Statements, Creditors, and Debtors simultaneously, I hope that Windows will only add new individual files without duplicating any existing files or subfolders. However, it’s challenging to track this accurately.
To manage this, I sometimes arrange the subfolders by ‘Date modified’ to determine when new subfolders or files should be added. This approach helps avoid copying and pasting everything again, but I’m still unsure if it’s the most efficient method.
Yesterday I had 1TB of videos to copy to an existing copy of the original folder but I am still not sure if Windows overwrote some of the existing folders and files or if it just added changed files…
In File Explorer, I typically transfer pictures from my mobile phone to my PC by copying and pasting the files into a specific sub-folder, such as MY PICTURES (FOLDER) > 2024 (SUBFOLDER). This process includes handling conflicts, such as duplicate files, which I choose not to copy, as illustrated in the attached screenshot: In a different project, I backed up my data by copying folders and files to an external HDD. Here’s an example of how the file structure was organized:My Files (FOLDER) > My Documents (SUBFOLDER) > Bank Statements (SUBFOLDER) > Individual Files…My Files (FOLDER) > My Documents (SUBFOLDER) > Creditors (SUBFOLDER) > Individual Files…My Files (FOLDER) > My Documents (SUBFOLDER) > Debtors (SUBFOLDER) > Individual Files…etc.When I attempt to copy several folders like Bank Statements, Creditors, and Debtors simultaneously, I hope that Windows will only add new individual files without duplicating any existing files or subfolders. However, it’s challenging to track this accurately. To manage this, I sometimes arrange the subfolders by ‘Date modified’ to determine when new subfolders or files should be added. This approach helps avoid copying and pasting everything again, but I’m still unsure if it’s the most efficient method. Yesterday I had 1TB of videos to copy to an existing copy of the original folder but I am still not sure if Windows overwrote some of the existing folders and files or if it just added changed files… Read More
Why My Windows Search Bars Missing
I’m using W11 Pro. Tried Taskbar settings > Search > Enable/Show, but its greyed out.
I’m using W11 Pro. Tried Taskbar settings > Search > Enable/Show, but its greyed out. Read More
Why Win 11 doesn’t suppot AVIF/HEIF Explorer
I don’t understand why the latest Win 11 doesn’t seem to support natively AVIF/HEIF image formats in Explorer (no thumbnails for example).
The MS Store allows download for AV1 Video Extension and HEIF Image extension , which apparently should solve the issue. But I don’t have a MS account and I don’t want to be forced to use the MS Store.
Any thoughts on how I could do? Thanks in advance.
I don’t understand why the latest Win 11 doesn’t seem to support natively AVIF/HEIF image formats in Explorer (no thumbnails for example).The MS Store allows download for AV1 Video Extension and HEIF Image extension , which apparently should solve the issue. But I don’t have a MS account and I don’t want to be forced to use the MS Store.Any thoughts on how I could do? Thanks in advance. Read More
Fully managed Android Devices can access to Play Store
Background:
I have enrolled Zebra TC22 handhelds running Android 13 into Intune using the Corporate-owned, fully managed user devices profile.
Issue:
Initially, the Google Play Store displayed only the company approved apps on devices. However, a week later, I noticed that all devices could access the Google Play Store and install apps such as Instagram. The option “Allow access to all apps in Google Play” under device restriction is set to “Not Configured,” yet devices still have access to all apps on the Play Store.
I conducted an experiment by enrolling brand new devices. Initially, these devices could not access apps on the Play Store. After allowing access to the Play Store, I could install any apps I wanted. However, after reverting the “Allow access to all apps in Google Play” setting to “Not Configured,” the policy did not take effect, and the devices could still install apps from the Play Store.
Does anyone know how to block access to Google Play or prevent users from freely installing apps?
Thanks.
Background:I have enrolled Zebra TC22 handhelds running Android 13 into Intune using the Corporate-owned, fully managed user devices profile.Issue:Initially, the Google Play Store displayed only the company approved apps on devices. However, a week later, I noticed that all devices could access the Google Play Store and install apps such as Instagram. The option “Allow access to all apps in Google Play” under device restriction is set to “Not Configured,” yet devices still have access to all apps on the Play Store. I conducted an experiment by enrolling brand new devices. Initially, these devices could not access apps on the Play Store. After allowing access to the Play Store, I could install any apps I wanted. However, after reverting the “Allow access to all apps in Google Play” setting to “Not Configured,” the policy did not take effect, and the devices could still install apps from the Play Store.Does anyone know how to block access to Google Play or prevent users from freely installing apps?Thanks. Read More
Office 365 Activation suddenly failing. SARA and Uninstall/Wipe/Reinstall not helping. HELP!
Hello – need help getting my Office 365 (fully paid, up to date) subscription is suddenly indicating “(Unlicensed Product)” as of the past week, on my Windows 11 (build 26231.5000 ge_prerelease) PC.
I have performed all troubleshooting tasks Microsoft provides online, uninstalled/wiped/reinstalled Office multiple times now, run SARA multiple times, and still continue to be unable to activate my Office products.
Clicking on the “Activate Product” or “Fix Me” buttons both results in a “Sign In to Office” page, (even though I’m already signed in) and results in a permanent, repeated cycle of re-signing in, without the product activating.
After hours of dialog with support, the agent directed me to the Insider support, as they had exhausted all options for “standard” Windows PCs. I really need some advanced support here please!
Hello – need help getting my Office 365 (fully paid, up to date) subscription is suddenly indicating “(Unlicensed Product)” as of the past week, on my Windows 11 (build 26231.5000 ge_prerelease) PC.I have performed all troubleshooting tasks Microsoft provides online, uninstalled/wiped/reinstalled Office multiple times now, run SARA multiple times, and still continue to be unable to activate my Office products.Clicking on the “Activate Product” or “Fix Me” buttons both results in a “Sign In to Office” page, (even though I’m already signed in) and results in a permanent, repeated cycle of re-signing in, without the product activating.After hours of dialog with support, the agent directed me to the Insider support, as they had exhausted all options for “standard” Windows PCs. I really need some advanced support here please! Read More
Finding the earliest date in a range of dates
In one row I have an array of 10 dates spanning a decade e.g 2010 – 2019.
1/4/2010, 6/7/2011, 3/5/2012, 2/3/2013 …..etcI need a formula that will find the earliest of those 10 dates using only the day and the month while ignoring the yearObviously if it’s searched with MIN(A1:J1) for the earliest date then it would produce the 2010 (1/4/2010) date but the earliest date based on only day/month is 2/3/2013.
how can my search ignore the year?
In one row I have an array of 10 dates spanning a decade e.g 2010 – 2019. 1/4/2010, 6/7/2011, 3/5/2012, 2/3/2013 …..etcI need a formula that will find the earliest of those 10 dates using only the day and the month while ignoring the yearObviously if it’s searched with MIN(A1:J1) for the earliest date then it would produce the 2010 (1/4/2010) date but the earliest date based on only day/month is 2/3/2013. how can my search ignore the year? Read More