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How to enable and requirement for RC4 , NTLM v1 and SMB1 on Windows 2022 for legacy app and clients
Hi Active Directory migration from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2022, For applications or clients running on legacy operating systems such as Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, and Windows 7, the following protocols may be required for successful authentication and communication with Windows Server 2022 Domain Controllers. NTLMv1 AuthenticationRC4 Kerberos EncryptionSMBv1 File Sharing Protocol(If applicable) TLS 1.0 / TLS 1.1(If applicable) LDAP Simple Bind / Unsigned LDAP. Please advise the requirements and steps.
How can I save PowerPoint presentations from SlideShare for offline use?
I use Microsoft PowerPoint for studying and creating presentations, and sometimes I find useful presentations on SlideShare that I’d like to keep for offline reference. What is the easiest way to save a SlideShare presentation in a format that can be opened or edited with Microsoft PowerPoint? I came across ahttp:// https://slidesextract.com/ that can download presentations for offline use Would this be a suitable option for getting a presentation and then opening it in PowerPoint?
Azure for Students eligibility issue
Hello, I have an active GitHub Student Developer Pack verified until March 16, 2028. I successfully connected my GitHub account to my Microsoft account. When I try to activate Azure for Students (offer MS-AZR-0170P), I receive: "You're not eligible for an Azure free account." My Azure Portal has no subscriptions, and I have never activated Azure for Students on this Microsoft account. Could you please check my eligibility and help me activate Azure for Students? Thank you.Upcoming Updates to the MSLE Program Structure
The Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) program goals include helping educators integrate in-demand technical skills into their teaching and better prepare students for today’s workforce. Through the program, educators gain access to ready-to-teach Microsoft Official Curriculum, including courseware, assessments, and teaching resources aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications. MSLE also provides professional development opportunities, certification pathways, and a global community of educators, enabling faculty to stay current, collaborate with peers, and deliver engaging, real-world learning experiences. As we look ahead to the upcoming fiscal year, we’re making an important update to how the MSLE program is structured. What’s changing Currently, educators can participate in MSLE either as an individual educator or as part of an educational institution, with institutions receiving a distinct set of expanded benefits. Moving forward, we will no longer differentiate between these two participation models. All participants in the MSLE program will be classified as individual educators, creating a more unified and streamlined experience for our global educator community. What this means for you As part of this change: The majority of MSLE benefits will remain the same, including access to Microsoft Official Curriculum, teaching resources, and the global educator community Lab access will continue to be available, however labs will no longer be offered at no cost as a standard program benefit We understand how valuable hands-on lab experiences are for teaching and learning, and we are working to ensure continued access through updated models. Looking ahead We will be sharing more details in the coming weeks to support your planning as you prepare for the upcoming school year, including: Updated guidance on lab access and options Changes within the MSLE portal and program experience Resources to help you adapt your course planning If you have questions or would like to connect with other educators, we encourage you to stay connected via the MSLE Tech Community for support, discussion, and updates. Thank you for your continued partnership and for the important work you do to equip students with in-demand technical skills. Warm regards, The Microsoft Learn for Educators TeamMicrosoft survey branching
Branching issues here, I have 6 questions, i branched Q4 to a sub question Q4a, the issue is that 5 and 6 is hidden and only shows when 4a is open, i want 5 and 6 to be showing regardless of the branching in 4. I have already tried the expected fix with the "Go To" as below Q4 Option A → Q4a → Q5 Option B/C → Q5 Q5 → Q6 (normal flow) But still not working, the form just stops at Q4 and only opens with options are selected showing Q4a , 5 and 6 How do i fix this?Outlook has been locked out for days
I am the sole Global Administrator of my Microsoft 365 tenant My main account has been locked out for days due to a broken Microsoft Authenticator registration (Error 500121). I have tried: Adding GitHub and personal email as alternate methods Signing out of all devices Clearing cache and cookies multiple times Reinstalling Microsoft Authenticator multiple times Removing 2-step verification where possible I was able to sign into Microsoft 365 (admin center / web apps) with alternative email using “Sign in another way” options, but I am still unable to access Outlook (desktop and mobile) — which is the main goal. In Microsoft additional security options - changed some settings. I removed two-step verification because Outlook keeps prompting for approval through the Microsoft Authenticator app. Authenticator app does not let me add my work account it is showing an error. Thus unable to approve the code in the authenticator app, stuck in the loop. When I removed two-step verification in Microsoft additional security options, signed out of all the devices, cleared cache and cookies, attempted to sign in again, being prompted to enter backup email for the verification code, which is not being sent after numerous attempts while I received notifications to that email that two-step verification was removed. Stuck. Any tips would be great. Thank you!Azure for students - issues after University name change
Hello, I work as a lecturer at a university that recently changed its name. Since the change, our students have been unable to enroll in Azure for Students - they keep receiving the message “we’re unable to verify your student status.” Could you advise who can help resolve this issue? Our university helpdesk hasn’t been able to assist, and I’d like to support my students myself. P.S. I will provide the changed university name in a private message. 🙂
Azure for Students Starter missing?
Hi, I noticed this on the Azure for Students sign-up page a couple of months ago: "Azure for Students Starter" is still mentioned as an option, but the card on the page is for "Azure for Startups". This seems like a mistake. I was wondering where the correct place to report this is? Or, is Azure for Students Starter no longer available?SKU, quota and policy restrictions on Azure for Students and Free Subscriptions
Subject: Azure for Students VM Availability Appears Inconsistent Across Students Hello everyone! We're seeing an issue across multiple cohorts using Azure for Students subscriptions, and I'm hoping someone can clarify whether there are additional restrictions being applied behind the scenes. We understand and accept the recent changes regarding: Allowed deployment regions for Azure for Students subscriptions The 4 vCPU quota limitations Regional capacity constraints We've updated our teaching materials accordingly and have troubleshooting guidance for students. However, we're observing behaviour that appears inconsistent between students with what seem to be identical subscription types. Examples: Student A can deploy several B-series VM sizes in an approved region. Student B can deploy only one VM size in the same approved region. Student C sees "Size not available" for every VM size in multiple approved regions. Student D eventually succeeds only after trying several approved regions, despite having available credit and no existing VMs. In one recent case, a student had: A Free subscription $200 credit available No deployed VMs No Allowed Regions policy visible (which made troubleshooting particularly confusing) Most regions the student tested showed one or more of the following: No available VM sizes Family quota limit messages Unsupported availability zone messages Eventually, Denmark East allowed deployment of a Standard_B2als_v2 VM, while several other regions did not. I have collected examples from multiple students and am seeing several different failure modes: Total Regional Core quota exceeded (expected and understandable) Allowed Locations policy restrictions VM size unavailable in approved regions Policy assignments showing "Not Registered" because Microsoft.PolicyInsights is not registered The challenge is that students with apparently identical Azure for Students subscriptions are not encountering the same restrictions. Has Microsoft introduced additional backend controls, SKU filtering, capacity restrictions, or subscription-specific policies that are not surfaced clearly through the Azure portal? From an educational perspective, the lack of consistency is making it difficult to provide reliable lab instructions because one student's successful deployment path may not work for another student with the same subscription type. My questions are: Are there additional backend restrictions beyond the visible Allowed Locations policy and published vCPU quotas? Is VM size availability being dynamically restricted per student subscription? Are regional capacity controls being applied differently across Azure for Students subscriptions? Is there a recommended method for identifying which regions and VM families are actually deployable for a specific student before beginning a lab exercise? Any clarification would be greatly appreciated, as we're trying to reduce classroom troubleshooting time and provide students with more reliable deployment guidance. Thank you.Unable to tag distribution lists (DLs) in Viva engage posts
Dear All, It would be helpful to have a feature in Viva Engage posts that allows us to tag DLs when needed. While planning a post, I noticed that cross functional teams are not part of the community for specific reasons, which I understand. Instead of reposting in their community, it would be useful if we could tag DLs so the original message reaches everyone intended.
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