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What powershell scripts are you using
Need some more ideas and inspiration.
What powershell script are you using on your own computer or server?
Need some more ideas and inspiration.What powershell script are you using on your own computer or server? Read More
Is it possible save a YouTube video on Mac or a Windows 11?
I mainly use Mac computers, and occasionally use Windows 11. Recently, I was looking for a way to easily save YouTube videos on Mac and Win 11 systems. I want to download some educational videos or personal interest-related content so that I can watch them when I don’t have an Internet connection.
There is a lot of information on the Internet, and I am a little confused about which download tool is safe and effective. If you have any reliable YouTube video downloader or Mac and Windows recommendations , or any good downloading tips, please share them. Thank you very much for your help!
I mainly use Mac computers, and occasionally use Windows 11. Recently, I was looking for a way to easily save YouTube videos on Mac and Win 11 systems. I want to download some educational videos or personal interest-related content so that I can watch them when I don’t have an Internet connection. There is a lot of information on the Internet, and I am a little confused about which download tool is safe and effective. If you have any reliable YouTube video downloader or Mac and Windows recommendations , or any good downloading tips, please share them. Thank you very much for your help! Read More
.NET Videos not displaying
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/videos
This site seems to be broken for more than a week.
You are not gonna fix this?
Any relevant concerns here in this community?
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/videosThis site seems to be broken for more than a week.You are not gonna fix this?Any relevant concerns here in this community? Read More
Exchange Hybrid Migration underway, but clients experience Outlook authentication loop
Hi,
This is a fairly long story but hoping someone can help troubleshoot what might be going wrong.
Essentially we have a single AD domain, 2 x Exchange 2013 servers in a DAG and everything was running OK. One peculiar feature is that although this AD/Exchange is a single domain, we are trying to split some users out into separate M365 tenancies (and eventually separate AD domains, etc..). As a result, we run multiple EntraID Connect servers synchronizing specific OU’s to the various tenants.
We were advised that in order to split a single AD/Exchange into multiple M365 tenants, we would require an Exchange 2019 server licensed as a Hybrid server for the Hybrid Configuration Wizard to run against. Exchange 2013 on its own could not accomplish this single to multiple configuration.
That was completed, and indeed we have the capability to migrate mailboxes from on-prem to any of the desired 365 tenancies (there are a lot of intricacies to it, but it can work).
The problem we have is that some Outlook users began experiencing Outlook credential prompts over and over again. This seems to have started around the same time as the Exchange 2019 Hybrid server was introduced to the network.
Looking at the connection status on Outlook, we can see that some connections are now going via the new Exchange server – which being licensed for Hybrid only, does not contain any mailboxes or etc.
Initially, I suspected this might be some sort of TLS compatibility issue between the new server and the old servers, and when the new server tries to proxy a user request to an old mailbox server, something is going wrong. I assumed this after seeing a lot of SCHANNEL errors in the event log of the new server. But these do not match up with Outlook authentication failures. At lot of troubleshooting at this point has been focused on enabling the older TLS versions for the system and for .NET on the 2019 Exchange server, but it does not seem to have improved things.
In any case, this is causing major headaches for some users. After some time, the credential prompts will generally stop and the users can work, but often this can take 20+ minutes to settle down.
At this point, would appreciate any advice on where to look for more detailed logging of what is going on with clients when this happens or anything else you might be able to recommend.
Thanks in advance
Hi,This is a fairly long story but hoping someone can help troubleshoot what might be going wrong.Essentially we have a single AD domain, 2 x Exchange 2013 servers in a DAG and everything was running OK. One peculiar feature is that although this AD/Exchange is a single domain, we are trying to split some users out into separate M365 tenancies (and eventually separate AD domains, etc..). As a result, we run multiple EntraID Connect servers synchronizing specific OU’s to the various tenants. We were advised that in order to split a single AD/Exchange into multiple M365 tenants, we would require an Exchange 2019 server licensed as a Hybrid server for the Hybrid Configuration Wizard to run against. Exchange 2013 on its own could not accomplish this single to multiple configuration. That was completed, and indeed we have the capability to migrate mailboxes from on-prem to any of the desired 365 tenancies (there are a lot of intricacies to it, but it can work). The problem we have is that some Outlook users began experiencing Outlook credential prompts over and over again. This seems to have started around the same time as the Exchange 2019 Hybrid server was introduced to the network. Looking at the connection status on Outlook, we can see that some connections are now going via the new Exchange server – which being licensed for Hybrid only, does not contain any mailboxes or etc. Initially, I suspected this might be some sort of TLS compatibility issue between the new server and the old servers, and when the new server tries to proxy a user request to an old mailbox server, something is going wrong. I assumed this after seeing a lot of SCHANNEL errors in the event log of the new server. But these do not match up with Outlook authentication failures. At lot of troubleshooting at this point has been focused on enabling the older TLS versions for the system and for .NET on the 2019 Exchange server, but it does not seem to have improved things. In any case, this is causing major headaches for some users. After some time, the credential prompts will generally stop and the users can work, but often this can take 20+ minutes to settle down. At this point, would appreciate any advice on where to look for more detailed logging of what is going on with clients when this happens or anything else you might be able to recommend. Thanks in advance Read More
Purview cannot connect to Dataverse data store
Issue: Cannot connect to Dataverse from Purview. Error message – Failed to testConnection: Exception when processing request: The Web api request failed with a status of ‘Forbidden’ when TestConnection.
Description of issue:
The connection from Dataverse is now in Preview. I followed the steps listed on the page here:
Connect to and manage Microsoft Dataverse in Microsoft Purview | Microsoft Learn
I have done the following:
1. In Power Platform Admin Center, create an application user with the name populated with the Managed Identity Application ID from Purview.
2. In Purview, created a data source with Dataverse.
3. Use the Web API end point in D365 as the environment URL.
4. Create a new scan, but get this error when I tried to test the connection:
The Web api request failed with a status of ‘Forbidden’ when TestConnection.
Please advise. Thank you!
Issue: Cannot connect to Dataverse from Purview. Error message – Failed to testConnection: Exception when processing request: The Web api request failed with a status of ‘Forbidden’ when TestConnection. Description of issue:The connection from Dataverse is now in Preview. I followed the steps listed on the page here:Connect to and manage Microsoft Dataverse in Microsoft Purview | Microsoft Learn I have done the following:1. In Power Platform Admin Center, create an application user with the name populated with the Managed Identity Application ID from Purview.2. In Purview, created a data source with Dataverse.3. Use the Web API end point in D365 as the environment URL.4. Create a new scan, but get this error when I tried to test the connection:The Web api request failed with a status of ‘Forbidden’ when TestConnection. Please advise. Thank you! Read More
Open Copilot Email Links in Desktop Outlook Instead of Outlook for Web
One of my common Copilot for M365 use cases (specifically in Copilot Chat) is to ask for summaries of recent email messages. The links provided always open in Outlook on the web, though, instead of in the desktop Outlook application.
We’re considering disabling Outlook on the web for our users, though, so we need to ensure that those links will actually open in the desktop app. Is there a way to force that behavior?
One of my common Copilot for M365 use cases (specifically in Copilot Chat) is to ask for summaries of recent email messages. The links provided always open in Outlook on the web, though, instead of in the desktop Outlook application. We’re considering disabling Outlook on the web for our users, though, so we need to ensure that those links will actually open in the desktop app. Is there a way to force that behavior? Read More
Fundraising and Engagement solution retiring on December 31, 2026
Sharing this for those who haven’t seen the announcement (the following was emailed to existing users of the Fundraising and Engagement solution):
Fundraising and Engagement will be retired
Microsoft remains committed to providing affordable and relevant technology and skilling to nonprofit organizations worldwide. As we continue to innovate and enhance our technology offerings, we are making strategic updates to our suite of solutions. Notably, the Fundraising and Engagement solution will be retired, with technical support concluding at 11:59 PM PT (US) on December 31, 2026.
As of July 15, 2024, Microsoft will continue providing necessary security updates, but will not make additional enhancements to Fundraising and Engagement.
Between July 15, 2024, and December 31, 2026, you can continue to use Fundraising and Engagement, apply security updates as they are made available from Microsoft, and receive technical support from Microsoft. After December 31, 2026, Microsoft will no longer implement security updates for Fundraising and Engagement, and there will be no further technical support for the solution.
What action should your organization take?
We want to ensure that all customers have a successful path forward on the Microsoft Cloud for their organizational fundraising needs.
Customers currently using Fundraising and Engagement should work with their Microsoft Partner to identify the future configuration of Dynamics 365 Sales needed to meet their specific needs. If your organization does not have a Microsoft Partner, you can find a partner with knowledge of the Fundraising and Engagement solution at Microsoft.com/nonprofits.
Alternatively, customers can explore Microsoft partner solutions for donor management and fundraising built on Dynamics 365 Sales that have been specifically designed for customers transitioning from Fundraising and Engagement, including solutions from Barhead, mhance, and SylogistMission CRM. More solutions will be coming soon in the Partner solutions area of Solution Center.
If you have questions about these changes, please contact your Microsoft account team, your Microsoft Partner, or use this form to contact us.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Team
Sharing this for those who haven’t seen the announcement (the following was emailed to existing users of the Fundraising and Engagement solution): Fundraising and Engagement will be retiredMicrosoft remains committed to providing affordable and relevant technology and skilling to nonprofit organizations worldwide. As we continue to innovate and enhance our technology offerings, we are making strategic updates to our suite of solutions. Notably, the Fundraising and Engagement solution will be retired, with technical support concluding at 11:59 PM PT (US) on December 31, 2026.As of July 15, 2024, Microsoft will continue providing necessary security updates, but will not make additional enhancements to Fundraising and Engagement.Between July 15, 2024, and December 31, 2026, you can continue to use Fundraising and Engagement, apply security updates as they are made available from Microsoft, and receive technical support from Microsoft. After December 31, 2026, Microsoft will no longer implement security updates for Fundraising and Engagement, and there will be no further technical support for the solution.What action should your organization take?We want to ensure that all customers have a successful path forward on the Microsoft Cloud for their organizational fundraising needs.Customers currently using Fundraising and Engagement should work with their Microsoft Partner to identify the future configuration of Dynamics 365 Sales needed to meet their specific needs. If your organization does not have a Microsoft Partner, you can find a partner with knowledge of the Fundraising and Engagement solution at Microsoft.com/nonprofits.Alternatively, customers can explore Microsoft partner solutions for donor management and fundraising built on Dynamics 365 Sales that have been specifically designed for customers transitioning from Fundraising and Engagement, including solutions from Barhead, mhance, and SylogistMission CRM. More solutions will be coming soon in the Partner solutions area of Solution Center.If you have questions about these changes, please contact your Microsoft account team, your Microsoft Partner, or use this form to contact us.Sincerely,Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Team Read More
What should I do if Quick.Books pay..roll tax table update is stuck?
Hi all, I’m having trouble updating the Quick.Books Pay.roll Tax Table. The update keeps failing and I can’t process pay.roll without it. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Any advice on how to resolve it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi all, I’m having trouble updating the Quick.Books Pay.roll Tax Table. The update keeps failing and I can’t process pay.roll without it. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Any advice on how to resolve it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Read More
my screen stuck
into blue stop code and let me a screen written on it boot device not found
into blue stop code and let me a screen written on it boot device not found Read More
Disable User Access to Record / Upload
Are 0365 / M365 Admins able to disable certain users from creating / uploading video files to Stream?
Are 0365 / M365 Admins able to disable certain users from creating / uploading video files to Stream? Read More
Trying to Understand what this Chrome ADMX Policy does?
Hi
Does anyone know what this policy does?
It seems to install the chrome defender browser extension but if I want to exclude the extension from running where user uses incognito mode how do I make this change?
<enabled/> <data id=”ExtensionInstallForcelistDesc” value=”1ppnbnpeolgkicgegkbkbjmhlideopiji;https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx2bkbeeeffjjeopflfhgeknacdieedcoml;https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx“/>
Hi Does anyone know what this policy does?It seems to install the chrome defender browser extension but if I want to exclude the extension from running where user uses incognito mode how do I make this change? <enabled/> <data id=”ExtensionInstallForcelistDesc” value=”1ppnbnpeolgkicgegkbkbjmhlideopiji;https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx2bkbeeeffjjeopflfhgeknacdieedcoml;https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx”/> Read More
Help with Using PowerShell to split a file by a particular string and saving as specific name
Good afternoon, I hope someone can assist.
I need assistance being able to split a file into multiple files with a specific name.
So I use get-content to read the file
16/07/2024 MessageA – 1
***Line 1
***Line 2
*End of Message
16/07/2024 MessageB – 2
***Line 1
***Line 2
*End of Message
16/07/2024 MessageC – 3
***Line 1
***Line 2
*End of Message
As you can see there are three messages in the object when i use get-content. I wish to split this file into (which in this case would be three messages) once the string *End of Message* is seen. Also giving the name of each file to be the first line in each of the files.
filename – MessageA.txt
16/07/2024 MessageA – 1
***Line 1
***Line 2
*End of Message
filename – MessageB.txt
16/07/2024 MessageB – 2
***Line 1
***Line 2
*End of Message
Good afternoon, I hope someone can assist. I need assistance being able to split a file into multiple files with a specific name. So I use get-content to read the file16/07/2024 MessageA – 1***Line 1***Line 2*End of Message 16/07/2024 MessageB – 2***Line 1***Line 2*End of Message 16/07/2024 MessageC – 3***Line 1***Line 2*End of Message As you can see there are three messages in the object when i use get-content. I wish to split this file into (which in this case would be three messages) once the string *End of Message* is seen. Also giving the name of each file to be the first line in each of the files.filename – MessageA.txt16/07/2024 MessageA – 1***Line 1***Line 2*End of Message filename – MessageB.txt16/07/2024 MessageB – 2***Line 1***Line 2*End of Message Read More
How do I resolve Quick–Books Pay–roll Error PS036 when updating pay–roll?
Hi everyone, I’m encountering Quick–Books Pay–roll Error PS036 which is preventing me from updating pay–roll. Has anyone else faced this issue? Any advice on how to resolve it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi everyone, I’m encountering Quick–Books Pay–roll Error PS036 which is preventing me from updating pay–roll. Has anyone else faced this issue? Any advice on how to resolve it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Read More
Why is Quick.Books Multi-user Mode not working and how can I fix it?
Hi everyone, I’m having trouble with Quick–Books Multi-User Mode not working. We can’t access the company file simultaneously. Has anyone else faced this issue? Any tips on how to fix it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi everyone, I’m having trouble with Quick–Books Multi-User Mode not working. We can’t access the company file simultaneously. Has anyone else faced this issue? Any tips on how to fix it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Read More
Table of contents and page number not working: Mac
Hello,
I’m a Mac user. I routinely create documents with a table of contents and headers/footers for page numbers. I use the Table of Contents option under the References Menu.
Today it stopped working. Instead of a TOC , curly brackets and code is inserted into my document, e.g. {TOC } or {page}.
I uninstalled and reinstalled the Word App. I restarted my computer. I checked for updates for my operating system. I uninstalled an reactivated my license.
Is anyone else having this experience?
M
Hello,I’m a Mac user. I routinely create documents with a table of contents and headers/footers for page numbers. I use the Table of Contents option under the References Menu.Today it stopped working. Instead of a TOC , curly brackets and code is inserted into my document, e.g. {TOC } or {page}.I uninstalled and reinstalled the Word App. I restarted my computer. I checked for updates for my operating system. I uninstalled an reactivated my license. Is anyone else having this experience? M Read More
Can’t find correct RBAC permissions to approve AIR actions
I’ve been configuring custom RBAC roles, and even though the “Response (manage)” permission in the Security Operations permissions group includes “approve or dismiss pending remediation actions,” it doesn’t work. I’ve tried it with pending “soft delete emails” actions in the Action Center, and I get an error. The only way we can approve or reject these actions is with the Entra Security Administrator role checked out.
Does anyone know which RBAC permission is supposed to grant the rights to approve these remediation actions?
I’ve been configuring custom RBAC roles, and even though the “Response (manage)” permission in the Security Operations permissions group includes “approve or dismiss pending remediation actions,” it doesn’t work. I’ve tried it with pending “soft delete emails” actions in the Action Center, and I get an error. The only way we can approve or reject these actions is with the Entra Security Administrator role checked out. Does anyone know which RBAC permission is supposed to grant the rights to approve these remediation actions? Read More
Defender XDR RBAC and Cloud Apps
Is there any roadmap for integrating Defender XDR RBAC with Defender for Cloud Apps?
Is there any roadmap for integrating Defender XDR RBAC with Defender for Cloud Apps? Read More
Cloud Apps Score Metrics per category
Hi All,
I am trying to create a Cloud App discovery policy that applies to only a specific category of apps, and I want to fine tune the “Score metrics” for only one category.
Settings –> Cloud Discovery –> Score metrics applies to all apps. I need a way to apply this only to a specific category.
From what I can see this is not possible. Does anyone have any idea if there is a way to do this?
Regards,
Andrew
Hi All,I am trying to create a Cloud App discovery policy that applies to only a specific category of apps, and I want to fine tune the “Score metrics” for only one category.Settings –> Cloud Discovery –> Score metrics applies to all apps. I need a way to apply this only to a specific category.From what I can see this is not possible. Does anyone have any idea if there is a way to do this?Regards,Andrew Read More
cannot get account targets from Get-MgBetaSecurityAttackSimulationTrainingCampaign
Dear all,
I’m trying to read (and later modify) Microsoft Defender Attack Simulation Training Campaigns. There is an Microsoft Graph BETA(!) API available.
When I query list of training campaigns with
Get-MgBetaSecurityAttackSimulationTrainingCampaign
I get the list of campaigns I also can see in Microsoft Defender Web-UI.
When I query more details for a specific training campaign with
Get-MgBetaSecurityAttackSimulationTrainingCampaign -TrainingCampaignId MY-TRAINING-IDI get a result like thisCampaignSchedule : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphCampaignSchedule
CreatedBy : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphEmailIdentity
CreatedDateTime : 7/8/2024 1:55:57 PM
Description :
DisplayName : 2024-07 – Basic IT security training for regular users
EndUserNotificationSetting : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphEndUserNotificationSetting
ExcludedAccountTarget : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphAccountTargetContent
Id : 11111111-2222-3333-4444-555555555
IncludedAccountTarget : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphAccountTargetContent
LastModifiedBy : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphEmailIdentity
LastModifiedDateTime : 7/8/2024 3:20:25 PM
Report : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphTrainingCampaignReport
TrainingSetting : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphTrainingSetting
AdditionalProperties : {[@odata.context,
https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/$metadata#security/attackSimulation/trainingCampaigns/$entity]}
I was not able to get any results for IncludedAccountTarget or any other object. Neither with ForEach-Object nor anything else.
Any idea? Any hint?
Thank you so much for your help!
Best regards
Daniel
Dear all,I’m trying to read (and later modify) Microsoft Defender Attack Simulation Training Campaigns. There is an Microsoft Graph BETA(!) API available. When I query list of training campaigns withGet-MgBetaSecurityAttackSimulationTrainingCampaign I get the list of campaigns I also can see in Microsoft Defender Web-UI. When I query more details for a specific training campaign with Get-MgBetaSecurityAttackSimulationTrainingCampaign -TrainingCampaignId MY-TRAINING-IDI get a result like thisCampaignSchedule : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphCampaignScheduleCreatedBy : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphEmailIdentityCreatedDateTime : 7/8/2024 1:55:57 PMDescription :DisplayName : 2024-07 – Basic IT security training for regular usersEndUserNotificationSetting : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphEndUserNotificationSettingExcludedAccountTarget : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphAccountTargetContentId : 11111111-2222-3333-4444-555555555IncludedAccountTarget : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphAccountTargetContentLastModifiedBy : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphEmailIdentityLastModifiedDateTime : 7/8/2024 3:20:25 PMReport : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphTrainingCampaignReportTrainingSetting : Microsoft.Graph.Beta.PowerShell.Models.MicrosoftGraphTrainingSettingAdditionalProperties : {[@odata.context,https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/$metadata#security/attackSimulation/trainingCampaigns/$entity]} I was not able to get any results for IncludedAccountTarget or any other object. Neither with ForEach-Object nor anything else. Any idea? Any hint? Thank you so much for your help!Best regardsDaniel Read More
Named Ranges – Is there a way to easily copy from one spreadsheet to another?
I have spreadsheets that have already been filled out and I want to “upgrade” them to Named Ranges. Is there a method to easily copy a list of named ranges from one spreadsheet to another?
I have spreadsheets that have already been filled out and I want to “upgrade” them to Named Ranges. Is there a method to easily copy a list of named ranges from one spreadsheet to another? Read More