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Choosing Between Graph API Requests or Graph SDK Cmdlets
Deciding whether to use Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlets or Graph API requests is sometimes not easy. Some say that it’s best to use Graph API requests everywhere and avoid the complication of possibly buggy Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlets. My approach is different. I start with Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlets and only resort to Graph API requests when absolutely necessary. It works for me!
https://office365itpros.com/2024/06/05/microsoft-graph-powershell-sdk-api/
Deciding whether to use Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlets or Graph API requests is sometimes not easy. Some say that it’s best to use Graph API requests everywhere and avoid the complication of possibly buggy Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlets. My approach is different. I start with Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlets and only resort to Graph API requests when absolutely necessary. It works for me!
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How to Remove Windows 10 from Windows10/11 dual boot?
I’ve been running Windows 10 and Windows 11 as a dual-boot setup on my computer, but now I want to remove the Windows 10 installation altogether. However, I’m having trouble figuring out how to do this. Can anyone help me with this? I’ve tried using the built-in Disk Management tool to delete the Windows 10 partition, but it seems like that’s not a viable option. I’ve also tried using third-party software, but I’m not sure if those tools will actually remove all the files and registry entries associated with the Windows 10 installation.
Can anyone help me with this? Thanks.
I’ve been running Windows 10 and Windows 11 as a dual-boot setup on my computer, but now I want to remove the Windows 10 installation altogether. However, I’m having trouble figuring out how to do this. Can anyone help me with this? I’ve tried using the built-in Disk Management tool to delete the Windows 10 partition, but it seems like that’s not a viable option. I’ve also tried using third-party software, but I’m not sure if those tools will actually remove all the files and registry entries associated with the Windows 10 installation.Can anyone help me with this? Thanks. Read More
Risk when pressing Ctrl+z in File Explorer
Hi, I have been facing a critical issue with my files when using Ctrl+z by mistake. I know that when clicking Ctrl+z in File Explorer, it Undo the recent action on the file. However, this will create an issue if it was done unintentionaly.
Scenario:
1- create a new file
2- open the file and type anything in it.
3- save the file and exit
4- press Ctrl+z : this will delete the file immidiately
The only way to recover the file is to press Ctrl+y, however, the content will be gone as if it was a new file.
I beleive that this would affect users data and they won’t be able to recover their recent work.
Hi, I have been facing a critical issue with my files when using Ctrl+z by mistake. I know that when clicking Ctrl+z in File Explorer, it Undo the recent action on the file. However, this will create an issue if it was done unintentionaly. Scenario:1- create a new file2- open the file and type anything in it.3- save the file and exit4- press Ctrl+z : this will delete the file immidiately The only way to recover the file is to press Ctrl+y, however, the content will be gone as if it was a new file. I beleive that this would affect users data and they won’t be able to recover their recent work. Read More
How to install Windows Server 2016 Core as a VM that has the GUI?
I have an installation of an ISO for Windows Server 2016 Core that I would like to run, but only within a VM but it came without the GUI, and I wanted to install the GUI version during setup but I wasn’t able to. And since I’m running this installation only for the VM, I’m not sure how to set it up in the VM with the GUI.
Upon opening the installation, I am only given the ability to type into command prompt, and I cannot install other modules from there using Get-WindowsFeature
I have an installation of an ISO for Windows Server 2016 Core that I would like to run, but only within a VM but it came without the GUI, and I wanted to install the GUI version during setup but I wasn’t able to. And since I’m running this installation only for the VM, I’m not sure how to set it up in the VM with the GUI. Upon opening the installation, I am only given the ability to type into command prompt, and I cannot install other modules from there using Get-WindowsFeature Read More
Macro to find missing data points from list
Hi All,
I have a spreadsheet which records prices for items each per day (10am to 5pm). The spreadsheet records prices for many funds and timeslots, so when reviewing to see if any were missed for a period can be time consuming and hard to identify.
To help with this I was wondering if I can use a macro to find missing prices, given we have an expected price for 10:00,11:00,12:00,13:00,14:00,15:00,16:00,17:00 each day it has any price. So if a fund has no data/row of information at all for say 17:00, but prices for all other times on the same date it has been missed.
I have put together an example with two funds, being ABC and CAT. The example has prices for both funds at each time point on the first date, however then the 17:00 data is missing for CAT on the second. I would manually find this and put the information on the missing prices tab.
Since the spreadsheet can cover years of data, i often review a month or quarter at a time. So I am hoping to only include missed prices which are between the start and end of period dates given on the analysis tab.
Greatly appreciate any tips or insight on how to do this.
Many thanks
Hi All, I have a spreadsheet which records prices for items each per day (10am to 5pm). The spreadsheet records prices for many funds and timeslots, so when reviewing to see if any were missed for a period can be time consuming and hard to identify. To help with this I was wondering if I can use a macro to find missing prices, given we have an expected price for 10:00,11:00,12:00,13:00,14:00,15:00,16:00,17:00 each day it has any price. So if a fund has no data/row of information at all for say 17:00, but prices for all other times on the same date it has been missed. I have put together an example with two funds, being ABC and CAT. The example has prices for both funds at each time point on the first date, however then the 17:00 data is missing for CAT on the second. I would manually find this and put the information on the missing prices tab. Since the spreadsheet can cover years of data, i often review a month or quarter at a time. So I am hoping to only include missed prices which are between the start and end of period dates given on the analysis tab. Greatly appreciate any tips or insight on how to do this. Many thanks Read More
Moving basic planner to premium planner.
We’re testing the new planner premium features and are unable to convert our current plans to show the new features.
We have the ability to create a new premium plans but the information on learn doesn’t match what we’re seeing in app on team and on the web.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/planner/plan-conversion#converting-to-a-premium-plan
We’ve also tried creating a Premium plan and recreating the buckets of the original plan with the aim to move the tasks to the new plan but the new plan does not show on the main list.
Are we missing something?
We’re testing the new planner premium features and are unable to convert our current plans to show the new features. We have the ability to create a new premium plans but the information on learn doesn’t match what we’re seeing in app on team and on the web. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/planner/plan-conversion#converting-to-a-premium-plan We’ve also tried creating a Premium plan and recreating the buckets of the original plan with the aim to move the tasks to the new plan but the new plan does not show on the main list. Are we missing something? Read More
Clean up all the version history
I would like to clean up the version history of all files within all Sharepoint sites in the entire tenant .
Is there a PowerShell Script for this ?
Thanks a lot.
I would like to clean up the version history of all files within all Sharepoint sites in the entire tenant .Is there a PowerShell Script for this ? Thanks a lot. Read More
How to build your own Copilot with Microsoft Copilot Studio [Custom Copilot]
Did you know that you can create a customized version of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to your needs? Building your own Copilot has never been easier, thanks to Microsoft Copilot Studio, also known in the past as Microsoft Power Virtual Agents. In this tutorial, I’ll show you every step to create and configure your own Copilot. In the demo scenario, I’ll chat with a Teams Bot that will add issues automatically for me.
#Microsoft365 #Copilot #MicrosoftPowerVirtualAgents #TechTutorial
Did you know that you can create a customized version of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to your needs? Building your own Copilot has never been easier, thanks to Microsoft Copilot Studio, also known in the past as Microsoft Power Virtual Agents. In this tutorial, I’ll show you every step to create and configure your own Copilot. In the demo scenario, I’ll chat with a Teams Bot that will add issues automatically for me.
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Counting unique records with multiple condition in excel
Hi Experts,
Seeking advise on how to find unique count of records using date and multiple conditions.
My Raw data is below:
DateNameDeptLocationStatus2024-02-01KingFinanceCanadaInactive2024-02-01DianaSalesCanadaActive2024-02-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-02-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-02-01BettySalesCanadaActive2024-02-01EvanFinanceUKActive2024-02-01SteveFinanceUKActive2024-03-01KingFinanceCanadaInactive2024-03-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-03-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-03-01EdwinFinanceUKActive2024-03-01LauraHRCanadaActive2024-04-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-04-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-04-01LarryHRUSAActive2024-04-01LauraHRCanadaActive2024-05-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-05-01ThomasSalesUSAActive2024-05-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-05-01LarryHRUSAActive2024-05-01LauraHRCanadaActive2024-05-01BettySalesCanadaActive
My output which I am expecting is below.
My output which I am expecting is below.
The user shall enter the From and To dates and the Status=Active/Inactive. The output should be the count of active distinct employees during that period by Department.
Appreciate your help in advance.
Regards,
PPG
Hi Experts,Seeking advise on how to find unique count of records using date and multiple conditions.My Raw data is below:DateNameDeptLocationStatus2024-02-01KingFinanceCanadaInactive2024-02-01DianaSalesCanadaActive2024-02-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-02-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-02-01BettySalesCanadaActive2024-02-01EvanFinanceUKActive2024-02-01SteveFinanceUKActive2024-03-01KingFinanceCanadaInactive2024-03-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-03-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-03-01EdwinFinanceUKActive2024-03-01LauraHRCanadaActive2024-04-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-04-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-04-01LarryHRUSAActive2024-04-01LauraHRCanadaActive2024-05-01HarrySalesUSAActive2024-05-01ThomasSalesUSAActive2024-05-01StuartSalesUSAActive2024-05-01LarryHRUSAActive2024-05-01LauraHRCanadaActive2024-05-01BettySalesCanadaActive My output which I am expecting is below.My output which I am expecting is below.The user shall enter the From and To dates and the Status=Active/Inactive. The output should be the count of active distinct employees during that period by Department. Appreciate your help in advance. Regards,PPG Read More
Getting “Meeting Id is corrupted” error while trying to fetch meeting details from Graph API
Below is the screenshot of the teams context object,
When we try to get the meeting details from the Graph API with the meeting id obtained from the teams context object (Refer the above screenshot), we get “Meeting Id is corrupted” error.
Below is the screenshot of the Graph API request,
Please let us know how to get the meeting details. Please note that we have created the meeting directly from the calendar.
Below is the screenshot of the teams context object, When we try to get the meeting details from the Graph API with the meeting id obtained from the teams context object (Refer the above screenshot), we get “Meeting Id is corrupted” error. Below is the screenshot of the Graph API request, Please let us know how to get the meeting details. Please note that we have created the meeting directly from the calendar. Read More
How to define a file group in windows file server resource manager with multiple file extensions.
Option 1: Create File Group Name Manually with Windows GUI
Go to FSRM File Screening Management.Select File Group.Create a file group with a name and included extensions (e.g., name: ‘malware files’, include file types: ‘”*.2xx9″, “*.73i87A”,).
In this case, adding each bulk file is very difficult.
Option 2: Create File Group Name and Add Multiple Extensions with Windows PowerShell
Using PowerShell
Run the following command to create the file group:
If this doesn’t work, follow the steps below:
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Create the File Group Name Manually Using GUI
Refer to Option 1 for creating the file group named “malware files”.
Step 2: Define the File Group Name
Step 3: Define the New File Extensions and Patterns
Step 4: Get the Existing File Group
Step 5: Combine the Existing Patterns with the New Patterns
Step 6: Remove Duplicate Patterns
Step 7: Update the File Group with the Combined Patterns
That’s all!
Option 1: Create File Group Name Manually with Windows GUI Go to FSRM File Screening Management.Select File Group.Create a file group with a name and included extensions (e.g., name: ‘malware files’, include file types: ‘”*.2xx9″, “*.73i87A”,).In this case, adding each bulk file is very difficult.Option 2: Create File Group Name and Add Multiple Extensions with Windows PowerShellUsing PowerShellRun the following command to create the file group:powershell New-FsrmFileGroup -Name “malware files” -IncludePattern @(“*.2xx9”, “*.73i87A”)If this doesn’t work, follow the steps below:Step-by-Step GuideStep 1: Create the File Group Name Manually Using GUIRefer to Option 1 for creating the file group named “malware files”.Step 2: Define the File Group Name powershell $fileGroupName = “malware files” Step 3: Define the New File Extensions and Patterns powershell $newFilePatterns = @( “*.2xx9”, “*.73i87A”, “*.911”, “*.a”, “*.aaa”, “*.abc”, “*.AES256”, “*.asasin”, “*.avos”, “*.bat”, “*.better_call_saul”, “*.bloc”, “*.boost”, “*.btc” ) Step 4: Get the Existing File Group powershell $fileGroup = Get-FsrmFileGroup -Name $fileGroupName Step 5: Combine the Existing Patterns with the New Patterns powershell $combinedPatterns = $fileGroup.Patterns + $newFilePatterns Step 6: Remove Duplicate Patterns powershell $combinedPatterns = $combinedPatterns | Select-Object -Unique Step 7: Update the File Group with the Combined Patterns powershell Set-FsrmFileGroup -Name $fileGroupName -Include $combinedPatterns That’s all! Read More
Missing icons from desktop after clean install?
Hi all,
Recently, I reinstalled Windows 11 on my PC and when it is finished, there are only two icons in the desktop. No where to find the This PC, Network and Control Panel icons.
Hi all, Recently, I reinstalled Windows 11 on my PC and when it is finished, there are only two icons in the desktop. No where to find the This PC, Network and Control Panel icons. Read More
How do I change the default thumbnail image on the SharePoint Document Library Web Part ?
Good morning,
I would like to change the image that appears by default when you put a document in thumbnail format on a SharePoint document library web part but there does not seem to be any possibility directly in the options of the web part.
I also tried to create a thumbnail image column (see image below) and put it in images or URL but it doesn’t seem to work either.
Please contact me if anyone has ever had this problem or if you have an answer to this problem.
Good morning,I would like to change the image that appears by default when you put a document in thumbnail format on a SharePoint document library web part but there does not seem to be any possibility directly in the options of the web part.I also tried to create a thumbnail image column (see image below) and put it in images or URL but it doesn’t seem to work either. Please contact me if anyone has ever had this problem or if you have an answer to this problem. Read More
New external sender warning banner appearing
Greetings !!!
Starting from this morning (2024-05-06) a new warning banner is appearing on messages received by external senders (just some Exchange Online users in the tenant are affected by this):
I was unable to find any article that talks about this addition. Do you ?
Thank you.
Greetings !!!Starting from this morning (2024-05-06) a new warning banner is appearing on messages received by external senders (just some Exchange Online users in the tenant are affected by this): I was unable to find any article that talks about this addition. Do you ? Thank you. Read More
Key Vault Reallocation/Move
Hello,
As requirement of customer, we need to reallocate /move keyvault from WE to QC region. But while testing we observed key, secrets and certification giving error when move is occured. also tried export and import and backup option no luck
Anyone having any solution, please let me know.
Regards,
SN
Hello, As requirement of customer, we need to reallocate /move keyvault from WE to QC region. But while testing we observed key, secrets and certification giving error when move is occured. also tried export and import and backup option no luck Anyone having any solution, please let me know. Regards,SN Read More
Schedule a Microsoft Exam
Good morning. I’m using the standard Microsoft “EXAM REGISTRATION PROCESS”. At the 3th step I click: “Schedule with Pearson Vue”, but at the next step:
This error has been present for a long time (many weeks). I have tried connecting to different computers from different networks with different browsers, but the result is always the same.
I contacted Pearson VUE who responded like this:
“Dear Mauro, Thank you for contacting Pearson VUE. We can not see any issue with your account.”
I don’t know what to do because no one can help me. Is it a Microsoft problem?
Best regards
Good morning. I’m using the standard Microsoft “EXAM REGISTRATION PROCESS”. At the 3th step I click: “Schedule with Pearson Vue”, but at the next step:This error has been present for a long time (many weeks). I have tried connecting to different computers from different networks with different browsers, but the result is always the same.I contacted Pearson VUE who responded like this:”Dear Mauro, Thank you for contacting Pearson VUE. We can not see any issue with your account.”I don’t know what to do because no one can help me. Is it a Microsoft problem?Best regards Read More
Can I Install WII on a Windows 10 machine with no OS?
I’ve heard that some emulators can be installed directly on the hardware, but I’m not sure if this is the case for the Wii emulator. If it’s possible, I want to install a Wii emulator on a Windows 10 machine, but the machine doesn’t have an operating system installed.
As I know, most of the information I’ve found assumes that the machine already has an OS installed. Does anyone know if it’s possible to install a Wii emulator on a bare metal machine without an OS, or if there are any specific workarounds or requirements that I need to be aware of?
I’ve heard that some emulators can be installed directly on the hardware, but I’m not sure if this is the case for the Wii emulator. If it’s possible, I want to install a Wii emulator on a Windows 10 machine, but the machine doesn’t have an operating system installed. As I know, most of the information I’ve found assumes that the machine already has an OS installed. Does anyone know if it’s possible to install a Wii emulator on a bare metal machine without an OS, or if there are any specific workarounds or requirements that I need to be aware of? Read More
Double Triple Bookings for one event
We are now facing an issue when we create one event, and Bookings are creating double/triple appointments simultaneously. It never happened before and we don’t know what to do with it. We have a limit on participants, but it seems it is not working, creating multiple appointments with the same limit.
We are now facing an issue when we create one event, and Bookings are creating double/triple appointments simultaneously. It never happened before and we don’t know what to do with it. We have a limit on participants, but it seems it is not working, creating multiple appointments with the same limit. Read More
Unleashing the Potential of AI & Data Science: A quick summary into Microsoft’s Tools for students
Unleashing the Potential of AI & Data Science: A Deep Dive into Microsoft’s Tools
Introduction
Hi, I am Khalid Abdelaty a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, studying Computer Science Student @ Tanta University in Egypt. I am fancisanted by the opportunity of AI and the ability to analyze and interpret data.
This blog post explores the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science, and how Microsoft’s suite of tools can revolutionize these processes. We’ll take an in-depth look at Azure Machine Learning, the new AI Studio, and provide a comprehensive guide to using these tools effectively.
AI & Data Science: Transforming Data Analysis
AI and Data Science represent a paradigm shift in how we approach data analysis. AI learns from data and makes predictions, while Data Science extracts meaningful insights from complex data. Together, they are redefining how we solve problems and make decisions.
Microsoft’s Contributions to AI & Data Science
Microsoft has been a pioneer in AI and Data Science, developing a range of products and services that leverage these technologies. From Azure Machine Learning to the latest AI Studio, Microsoft’s tools provide robust and user-friendly platforms for implementing AI and Data Science solutions and these amazing tools were showcaed at Microsoft Build 2024. There an amazing selection of video and content available at Microsoft Build 2024 – YouTube
Comparing AI Studio and Azure Machine Learning
AI Studio and Azure Machine Learning are two powerful tools offered by Microsoft for AI and data science.
Here’s is a quick comparison from my perspective of how students should be considering using these tools:
AI Studio:
Ease of Use: Designed for both beginners and experienced developers, with a focus on simplicity and rapid development.
Features: Includes pre-built AI models, customizable templates, and an intuitive interface.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft services and supports a wide range of data sources.
Learn More: Microsoft Learn: Introduction to AI Studio
Azure Machine Learning:
Advanced Capabilities: Provides comprehensive tools for building, training, and deploying machine learning models.
Customization: Offers greater flexibility with custom algorithms and hyperparameter tuning.
Automation: Features automated machine learning (AutoML) for model selection and optimization.
Learn More: Microsoft Learn: Introduction to Azure Machine Learning
Using Azure Machine Learning
Setting up the Environment:
Go to the Azure ML portal and navigate to the Machine Learning workspace.
Create a new workspace or select an existing one. Follow the quickstart guide if you need help.
Data Preparation:
Import your data into Azure via methods such as uploading a local file, importing from a web URL, or connecting to a cloud-based data store.
Perform necessary preprocessing steps using Azure tools. For assistance, refer to the data import guide.
Model Building:
Utilize Azure’s automated machine learning feature. Select your dataset, specify your target column, and let Azure choose the best algorithm and hyperparameters.
Learn more about Automated Machine Learning (AutoML).
Evaluation and Deployment:
Evaluate your model’s performance using various metrics provided by Azure.
Deploy the model as a web service if satisfied with its performance. Follow the deployment tutorial.
Using AI Studio
Setting up AI Studio:
Access AI Studio at ai.azure.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Follow the prompts to set up your project workspace. Refer to the AI Studio setup guide for detailed instructions.
Exploring Pre-built Models:
AI Studio provides a range of pre-built AI models for various applications such as image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.
Browse through the available models and select one that suits your needs.
Customizing AI Models:
Customize the selected AI model by uploading your data and adjusting the model parameters.
Use the intuitive interface to modify the model to better fit your specific requirements. Learn more in the AI Studio customization guide.
Deploying AI Solutions:
Once your model is ready, deploy it directly from AI Studio.
The platform offers seamless integration with other Microsoft services, allowing for easy deployment and scaling of your AI solutions. Refer to the deployment guide for more details.
Conclusion
The advent of AI and Data Science has ushered in a new era of data analysis and problem-solving. Microsoft’s suite of tools provides a powerful platform for harnessing these technologies, enabling users to extract valuable insights from their data. So, why wait? Embark on your journey with Microsoft’s AI and Data Science tools today and experience the benefits first hand!
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Accessing Copilot for Microsoft 365: A Comprehensive Guide
[New Blog post]
In this article we explain the path for the adoption of #MSCopilot and its advantages. Learn what Copilot is and how you can train yourself and your employees accordingly.
https://www.msb365.blog/?p=5614
#MSLearn #MVPbuzz #M365 #Copilot
[New Blog post]
In this article we explain the path for the adoption of #MSCopilot and its advantages. Learn what Copilot is and how you can train yourself and your employees accordingly.
https://www.msb365.blog/?p=5614
#MSLearn #MVPbuzz #M365 #Copilot