Tag Archives: microsoft
Conditional access issue with app exclusion.
Hi,
We have a conditional access policy (Grant) with some controls and a few apps excluded. The exclusion does not work. The “What if” tool shows everything correctly, but the user is still affected by the policy even when trying to use an excluded app. Sign-in logs show that the policy was triggered as well. Has anyone experienced something like this?
Hi, We have a conditional access policy (Grant) with some controls and a few apps excluded. The exclusion does not work. The “What if” tool shows everything correctly, but the user is still affected by the policy even when trying to use an excluded app. Sign-in logs show that the policy was triggered as well. Has anyone experienced something like this? Read More
Getting local admins from all PCs
Hello,
I am new to power shell scripting and i got a task where i need to restive all the users that have local admins on their devices.
Any help?
I managed to create a script but i got errors on all users.
This is the script:
#Get Current Computer Name
$computer = $env:computername
#Get Current UserName
$CurrentUser = whoami
#Get User’s Local Group Membership
$CurrentUserGroups = whoami /groups
#Check if current user is a member of the Local Admins group
$CurrentUserAdmin = $CurrentUserGroups -like “*S-1-5-32-544*”
#If user is an admin
if ($CurrentUserAdmin) {
$body = ConvertTo-JSON @{Device = $computer; User = $CurrentUser; IsAdmin = ‘true’}
#Start Flow
Invoke-RestMethod -uri $URI -Method Post -body $body -ContentType ‘application/json’
}
#If user is not an admin
else {
$body = ConvertTo-JSON @{Device = $computer; User = $CurrentUser; IsAdmin = ‘false’}
#Start Flow
Invoke-RestMethod -uri $URI -Method Post -body $body -ContentType ‘application/json’
}
Hello, I am new to power shell scripting and i got a task where i need to restive all the users that have local admins on their devices.Any help? I managed to create a script but i got errors on all users.This is the script:#Get Current Computer Name$computer = $env:computername#Get Current UserName$CurrentUser = whoami#Get User’s Local Group Membership$CurrentUserGroups = whoami /groups#Check if current user is a member of the Local Admins group$CurrentUserAdmin = $CurrentUserGroups -like “*S-1-5-32-544*”#If user is an adminif ($CurrentUserAdmin) {$body = ConvertTo-JSON @{Device = $computer; User = $CurrentUser; IsAdmin = ‘true’}#Start FlowInvoke-RestMethod -uri $URI -Method Post -body $body -ContentType ‘application/json’}#If user is not an adminelse {$body = ConvertTo-JSON @{Device = $computer; User = $CurrentUser; IsAdmin = ‘false’}#Start FlowInvoke-RestMethod -uri $URI -Method Post -body $body -ContentType ‘application/json’} Read More
Apps detected as Trojan by Microsoft Defender: Opinion require
Hi,
Last time, my apps was detected as malware by Microsoft Defender (MD). But at that time, we just submit the file for analysis and then MD no longer detect my apps as malware after the ticket close.
However, for my new revamped application from previous version, the analysis failed and tell me that my apps contained malware. It is a VPN application that alter the virtual network for tun interface.
Any thoughts or approach that I can take from here until I MD remove the false detection?
Hi, Last time, my apps was detected as malware by Microsoft Defender (MD). But at that time, we just submit the file for analysis and then MD no longer detect my apps as malware after the ticket close. However, for my new revamped application from previous version, the analysis failed and tell me that my apps contained malware. It is a VPN application that alter the virtual network for tun interface. Any thoughts or approach that I can take from here until I MD remove the false detection? Read More
Stream Moves to Intelligent Versioning
In a change designed to reduce the consumption of storage quota, Stream video versions are no longer being generated for non-video updates such as changes to video metadata. Anything that alters the video content, like trimming some seconds from the start or end of a video, will create a new version. It seems like a perfectly reasonable change to make that might help SharePoint storage not be consumed quite so quickly.
https://office365itpros.com/2024/07/24/stream-video-versions/
In a change designed to reduce the consumption of storage quota, Stream video versions are no longer being generated for non-video updates such as changes to video metadata. Anything that alters the video content, like trimming some seconds from the start or end of a video, will create a new version. It seems like a perfectly reasonable change to make that might help SharePoint storage not be consumed quite so quickly.
https://office365itpros.com/2024/07/24/stream-video-versions/ Read More
Game recording app keeps asking for PIN password?
Is this safe and should I delete the app from my computer?
Is this safe and should I delete the app from my computer? Read More
How to create view joining two table of similar records without duplicating.
Hi All,
Hope all are doing great. I have a small query regarding the Join function to create view. I have two table in which table 1 is having 40k records and table 2 is having 40k records. But when i am joining the both to create view, it is showing 47k records. Please note that i am combining table using two common column in both, one is “Calendar_Date” and one is “Personal_ID”. In some cases few Personal ID has duplicate records for each month. So while creating the view the, these duplicate records gets multiplied . Hence the total records exceeds 47k. How to make it same 40k records which i am having in each table.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Sagar
Hi All,Hope all are doing great. I have a small query regarding the Join function to create view. I have two table in which table 1 is having 40k records and table 2 is having 40k records. But when i am joining the both to create view, it is showing 47k records. Please note that i am combining table using two common column in both, one is “Calendar_Date” and one is “Personal_ID”. In some cases few Personal ID has duplicate records for each month. So while creating the view the, these duplicate records gets multiplied . Hence the total records exceeds 47k. How to make it same 40k records which i am having in each table. Any help would be highly appreciated. Regards,Sagar Read More
Pictures integrated in a list- not visible- error code #UNKNOWN!
Hi all,
I have a problem. I get a list from a company I am working with and they integrate pictures in the list.
I get an error message that the pictures are #UNKNOWN!
See attached screenshots.
I updated already to the newest version of Excel. I am using a MacBook Air- MAC OS Ventura 13.1.
And I am the only one having problems with this list.
Everybody else using it can see the pictures.
Appreciate your help.
Hi all, I have a problem. I get a list from a company I am working with and they integrate pictures in the list.I get an error message that the pictures are #UNKNOWN!See attached screenshots. I updated already to the newest version of Excel. I am using a MacBook Air- MAC OS Ventura 13.1. And I am the only one having problems with this list.Everybody else using it can see the pictures. Appreciate your help. Read More
Microsoft Cost Management updates—June 2024 (summary)
FinOps X 2024 was a hit. To learn about our announcements, see News and updates from FinOps X 2024.
Cost Management announced FOCUS 1.0 support in exports.
Review an estimate of your costs when you deploy virtual machines in the Azure portal.
Access Cost analysis from the Azure Kubernetes Service cluster menu.
Pricing updates on Azure.com including new regions, new services, and a slew of updates for services like Virtual machines, Azure SQL DB, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, and more.
New ways to save money with Microsoft cloud:
VM Hibernation is now Generally Available
Documentation updates spanning Cost Management, Azure Hybrid Benefit, reservations, Marketplace charges, and Billing experiences.
This is just a quick summary. For the full details, please see Microsoft Cost Management updates—June 2024.
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Security Baselines
Hi, I’m having an issue after enabling the baseline securities. When we connect our laptop to the docking station via the Thunderbolt port, the peripherals (mouse, keyboard, and network connection) get blocked.
We suspected the policy “Disable new DMA devices when this computer is locked,” but disabling it didn’t help.
Does any body have any idea, which policy it might be blocking the peripherals ? this is a headache to find.
Hi, I’m having an issue after enabling the baseline securities. When we connect our laptop to the docking station via the Thunderbolt port, the peripherals (mouse, keyboard, and network connection) get blocked. We suspected the policy “Disable new DMA devices when this computer is locked,” but disabling it didn’t help. Does any body have any idea, which policy it might be blocking the peripherals ? this is a headache to find. Read More
Server 2022 – Hyper V
Good Morning All,
I hope someone can help me with this setup.
We were running 2012 R2, so had to upgrade to 2022 (via our support people) – One server running 4 Hyper V’s – and its running like a dog – we run one main program from the RDS which looks at the SQL server.
Dell Poweredge R450 – Xeon Silver 4314 16 Core – 128GB Ram ** Recommended by our Support people – About 20 Users.
The VM’s have been setup thus :-
DB – 32768 Ram / 10 VP
DC – 4096 Ram / 4 VP
RDS – 32768 Ram / 8 VP
FS – 16384 Ram / 6 VP
All have VMQ enabled / All have IPSEC Offloading Enabled / All have SR-IOV disabled.
Running an SQL query directly on the DB is faster than the 2016 (Which I would expect as Im the only user on the new server) But running the program we use through the RDP is painfully slow.
Has anyone got any ideas how I can improve our setup ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, it really will !
Regards
BC
Good Morning All, I hope someone can help me with this setup. We were running 2012 R2, so had to upgrade to 2022 (via our support people) – One server running 4 Hyper V’s – and its running like a dog – we run one main program from the RDS which looks at the SQL server. Dell Poweredge R450 – Xeon Silver 4314 16 Core – 128GB Ram ** Recommended by our Support people – About 20 Users. The VM’s have been setup thus :- DB – 32768 Ram / 10 VPDC – 4096 Ram / 4 VPRDS – 32768 Ram / 8 VPFS – 16384 Ram / 6 VP All have VMQ enabled / All have IPSEC Offloading Enabled / All have SR-IOV disabled. Running an SQL query directly on the DB is faster than the 2016 (Which I would expect as Im the only user on the new server) But running the program we use through the RDP is painfully slow. Has anyone got any ideas how I can improve our setup ? Any help would be greatly appreciated, it really will ! RegardsBC Read More
Increase/Decrease font size in Outlook for Windows 11
When I create a new email, the font size is tiny and I have to use the Increase Font Size tool from the Basic Text ribbon menu to increase the size. The font size in “Options/Mail/Stationary and Font” is set correctly as Calibri/Regular/12.
How do I increase the font size by default in Outlook.
Thanks
When I create a new email, the font size is tiny and I have to use the Increase Font Size tool from the Basic Text ribbon menu to increase the size. The font size in “Options/Mail/Stationary and Font” is set correctly as Calibri/Regular/12. How do I increase the font size by default in Outlook. Thanks Read More
The best way to convert wma to mp3 on Windows 11?
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently copied hundreds of WMA music files from my backup CDs, but I just discovered that my car’s media player doesn’t support WMA format. I need to convert all these WMA files to MP3 so I can play them in my car. I’m using Windows 11 and I’m looking for the best way to do this.
Can anyone suggest a reliable method for batch converting WMA to MP3 on Windows 11? I’m looking for something that is user-friendly and maintains good audio quality. If there are any free tools available, that would be ideal, but I’m also open to paid solutions if they are highly recommended.
If you have any tips on preserving audio quality during the conversion process, that would be helpful as well.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, I’ve recently copied hundreds of WMA music files from my backup CDs, but I just discovered that my car’s media player doesn’t support WMA format. I need to convert all these WMA files to MP3 so I can play them in my car. I’m using Windows 11 and I’m looking for the best way to do this. Can anyone suggest a reliable method for batch converting WMA to MP3 on Windows 11? I’m looking for something that is user-friendly and maintains good audio quality. If there are any free tools available, that would be ideal, but I’m also open to paid solutions if they are highly recommended. If you have any tips on preserving audio quality during the conversion process, that would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance! Read More
Help with availability
Hey everyone,
I didn’t know where to look for a solution for my problem so here goes.
We have a “service” in Bookings that “can be reserved if personnel is available”, as specified in “availability options”. However, we’ve noticed that if one of our colleagues specifies a leave of absense in the calendar of our Bookings, this date will automatically be unavailable for people to book, even though other members are available. This is weird especially since the service is assigned only to a “member” that is really just our general team. The option “Assign one of your selected employees to an appointment” is checked.
How do I make sure individuals are still able to book on dates where one colleague is unavailable?
Let me know if I should clarify anything. Our Bookings is in Dutch so the official English versions for options and settings might be different from my translations above.
Hey everyone, I didn’t know where to look for a solution for my problem so here goes.We have a “service” in Bookings that “can be reserved if personnel is available”, as specified in “availability options”. However, we’ve noticed that if one of our colleagues specifies a leave of absense in the calendar of our Bookings, this date will automatically be unavailable for people to book, even though other members are available. This is weird especially since the service is assigned only to a “member” that is really just our general team. The option “Assign one of your selected employees to an appointment” is checked.How do I make sure individuals are still able to book on dates where one colleague is unavailable? Let me know if I should clarify anything. Our Bookings is in Dutch so the official English versions for options and settings might be different from my translations above. Read More
Tailor your Reference Layers in Azure Maps Visual for Power BI
We’re excited to share the latest enhancements to the Azure Maps visual in Power BI, designed to make your data visualization even more powerful and user-friendly. This month, we’ve introduced three major improvements to reference layers that will transform how you use Azure Maps in Power BI.
Reference layers in Azure Maps allow you to overlay additional data on your maps, providing richer context and deeper insights. Whether you’re visualizing sales territories, delivery routes, or demographic data, reference layers help you see patterns and relationships more clearly. They can be used to highlight specific areas, show changes over time, or compare different datasets on the same map.
CSV File Support
Now you can use GeoJSON in CSV files as data sources for your reference layers, making it easier to integrate data from a variety of sources without needing to convert them to other formats.
If you have existing data in CSV format, you no longer need to spend time converting it to other spatial files. Simply upload your CSV file, and your reference layer is ready to go!
Enhanced Customization
Customize the appearance of points, lines, and polygons directly within Power BI’s formatting pane.
Previously, you had to define colors and widths within your reference layer files, adding complexity. Now, you can easily adjust these settings in Power BI, saving time and reducing errors. This means your maps can be tailored to fit your branding or specific visualization needs with just a few clicks.
Dynamic URL Sources
Use conditional formatting to provide dynamic URLs for your reference layers, allowing them to change based on data conditions.
This feature is perfect for scenarios where your reference layers need to be dynamic, such as visualizing different data sets based on user selections. For example, you can switch reference layers to show different product performance across regions depending on the selected category, providing more interactive and insightful visualizations.
These improvements make Azure Maps even more versatile and powerful, helping you create compelling and informative visualizations with ease. We’re continually working to enhance the Azure Maps visual in Power BI, and we’d love to hear your feedback on these new features. Stay tuned for more updates!
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
How to recover permanently deleted emails on Windows 10?
Hi,
I use the Outlook 365 app primarily for work emails. Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted a couple of important emails on Windows 10. The emails I deleted were from a couple of days ago and are quite crucial for an ongoing project. I’m not sure how to recover them. I checked my Deleted Items folder, but I couldn’t find the deleted emails there.
I’m hoping someone here can guide me through the process of recovering deleted emails on Windows 10. Are there any specific steps or tools within Outlook 365 or Windows 10 that I should be aware of? Is there a way to restore emails that are not in the Deleted Items folder?
Thank you
Hi,I use the Outlook 365 app primarily for work emails. Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted a couple of important emails on Windows 10. The emails I deleted were from a couple of days ago and are quite crucial for an ongoing project. I’m not sure how to recover them. I checked my Deleted Items folder, but I couldn’t find the deleted emails there. I’m hoping someone here can guide me through the process of recovering deleted emails on Windows 10. Are there any specific steps or tools within Outlook 365 or Windows 10 that I should be aware of? Is there a way to restore emails that are not in the Deleted Items folder? Thank you Read More
Trend Micro Anti Virus on Database Servers
Dears,
I need your help regarding the Trend Micro Anti Virus. If we install this Trend Micro in SQL Server Database servers will be any Impact on servers or is there any Exclusion List for scanning. Waiting for your Kind reply.
Dears, I need your help regarding the Trend Micro Anti Virus. If we install this Trend Micro in SQL Server Database servers will be any Impact on servers or is there any Exclusion List for scanning. Waiting for your Kind reply. Read More
How to get the rgb or hex of a color through the theme
I used exceljs to read the theme of the cell, but I don’t know how to convert it to rgb or hex. I hope to provide a tool or method to get the color.
I used exceljs to read the theme of the cell, but I don’t know how to convert it to rgb or hex. I hope to provide a tool or method to get the color. Read More
iOS/iPadOS deployed Edge crashing after last update
Hi, since the last update of MS Edge to iOS devices via Intune (automatic updates), Edge is not opening – it just flash the window and thats all. It wont open. Sometimes, there is an error like “something went wrong, we are working on it, and try it again button, but mostly if just flash. Anyone experiencing this issue, or in better case, how to fix this ? App is installed as required. Thanks.
Hi, since the last update of MS Edge to iOS devices via Intune (automatic updates), Edge is not opening – it just flash the window and thats all. It wont open. Sometimes, there is an error like “something went wrong, we are working on it, and try it again button, but mostly if just flash. Anyone experiencing this issue, or in better case, how to fix this ? App is installed as required. Thanks. Read More
Stream videos opening showing transcript
Hi there,
I’m currently creating videos that are saved in SharePoint and links are provided through an LMS. Unfortunately the LMS doesn’t allow embed codes and I am having to create a view only link set to all people at my company.
When the video opens to be viewed it is showing the transcript in full on the right hand side of the video making the UI a bit ugly.
Is there a way to create a link that will either open showing the chapters on the right hand side of the video, or alternatively opening the video with transcript hidden from view. I don’t care that it is defaulted to appear on the video, I just don’t like it sitting on the right hand side.
Hi there,I’m currently creating videos that are saved in SharePoint and links are provided through an LMS. Unfortunately the LMS doesn’t allow embed codes and I am having to create a view only link set to all people at my company.When the video opens to be viewed it is showing the transcript in full on the right hand side of the video making the UI a bit ugly. Is there a way to create a link that will either open showing the chapters on the right hand side of the video, or alternatively opening the video with transcript hidden from view. I don’t care that it is defaulted to appear on the video, I just don’t like it sitting on the right hand side. Read More