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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.
AWin25
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Aug 26, 2026
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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?
taimoorbaloch
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Aug 20, 2026
azure credits for educators
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DP-100 Course retirement but still available via MSLE
Dear Microsoft Learn for Educators Team, I hope you are doing well. I am reaching out with a question regarding the DP‑100 course. Although the Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure certification has been officially retired, it still appears as an available option within MSLE. In the upcoming semester, I am planning to run classes based on the DP‑100 curriculum. Before finalizing the course structure, I would like to confirm whether student lab environments for DP‑100 will still be provided through MSLE, or whether they will be replaced with labs from a different, updated learning path. This information is essential for determining whether I should prepare a replacement course or whether DP‑100 will remain fully supported for educators. Thank you very much for your guidance.
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Michal_Plawsiuk
MCT
Aug 18, 2026
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Institution verification blocked by AVE, and support case form is failing
Hello, I am unable to complete institution verification for Microsoft Learn for Educators, and both documented support channels are currently failing for me. What is happening: 1. My institution verification was rejected with a "Blocked" response from AVE. 2. The in-portal Create a Case form returns "An error has occurred while processing your request. Please try again later" every time I submit, so I cannot raise a ticket through the documented route. I understand at least one other educator has reported this same combination recently, so I am writing directly in the hope this can be routed manually. I believe the AVE block is because our institutional domain is pathfinderfoundation.co.in rather than a .edu or .ac.in domain. In India, a large proportion of accredited private higher education institutions operate on .co.in and .org domains, so the suffix is not an indicator of accreditation status here. AICTE records are the authoritative source. Institution details: Name: Pathfinder Research and Training Foundation (PRTF) Website: https://pathfinderfoundation.co.in/ Accreditation: Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the statutory national regulator for technical and management education in India, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. AICTE Permanent Institution ID: 1-43701706366 AISHE Code: C-72792 Programmes offered: 1. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), AICTE approved, two-year full-time, 120 students per batch. The programme is AI-centric by design, with Year 2 specialisation tracks in AI and Data Sciences, and Marketing and Finance. 2. Professional certification programmes in cloud and AI, delivered on campus as continuing education alongside the PGDM. Both fall within the Educational Institution Option scope, which covers accredited degree, diploma, certificate, and continuing or further education programmes. Faculty verification: I am Associate Professor in the AI and Data Science department. My profile, showing my institutional email address, is published at https://pathfinderfoundation.co.in/mentor-and-guest-faculty/ Domain ownership: pathfinderfoundation.co.in is owned and operated by the institution.. Intended use: Microsoft Official Curriculum maps onto our existing teaching plan. AI-900 and AI-102 into the AI and Data Sciences track, PL-300 and MB-220 into Marketing and Finance, AZ-900 and DP-900 as core digital foundations. Could someone please complete verification manually, or advise on an alternative route while the case form is unavailable? I am happy to provide any further documentation. Thank you, Aayan Kumar Associate Professor, AI and Data Science Department Pathfinder Research and Training Foundation (PRTF) email address removed for privacy reasons
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aayankumarr
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Aug 17, 2026
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Looking for tips and advice for teaching MSLE courses
Hello, For the past several semesters I have simply turned students loose to complete the MSLE labs in their own time and at their leisure and that has worked but I'd like to change that this coming Fall. How do you guys manage and teach your courses? How do you get resources and materials to give the students guidance to help them through the labs? I am simply looking for ways to improve upon what I am doing and to add more value to the student's educational mission.
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Alt-227
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Aug 09, 2026
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Azure for Students eligibility for a newly nominated Microsoft Learn for Educators institution
Hello Microsoft Learn for Educators Community, My name is Hussam Al-Hmoud. I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2010 and the Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) Program Advisor for ITA Academy. Our institution has recently been successfully nominated in the Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) program. I am preparing to deliver a Cloud Computing Security course and would like to ensure that our students can take full advantage of the resources available through MSLE. I would appreciate your guidance on the following questions: 1. Is ITA Academy eligible to provide Azure for Students accounts or any Azure-related student benefits through MSLE? 2. If yes, what is the process for enabling these Azure benefits for our students? 3. Is our institution eligible to request Microsoft certification exam vouchers for students through MSLE? 4. If student vouchers are available, which Microsoft certification exams are currently eligible, and what requirements must be met before requesting them? Our goal is to provide every student with hands-on Microsoft Azure experience and, where possible, help them earn Microsoft certifications as part of their learning journey. Thank you for your time and guidance. I look forward to your response. Best regards, Hussam Al-Hmoud Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2010 Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) Program Advisor ITA Academy
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HussamMCT
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Aug 04, 2026
Azure credits for students
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MSLE: verification link expired, institution address validation also fails (UNYT)
I am registering as an Individual Educator in Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) for University of New York Tirana, Albania. Timeline: Completed initial profile with institution email ******@unyt.edu.al Institution address field consistently rejected with this exact error: "Please enter proper address as the Address is incorrect or the Address was not able to be sent through the validation process." I tried multiple verified address formats for the institution, including: "Ish-shkolla e mesme elektrike, Rruga e Kavajës, pranë 21 Dhjetorit (Sheshi Ataturk), Tiranë" (official registered address) "Rruga e Kavajës, Tiranë 1000" "21 Dhjetori, Tirana" "Rruga Kavajes" (without Albanian diacritics, in case of character encoding issues) All combinations were tried with City: Tirana, Country: Albania, Zip code: both 1000 and 1001 - all rejected with the same error. Received "Action needed: Verify your email account" email from Microsoft Vetting Services (email address removed for privacy reasons) on 24 July 2026 Clicking the verification link now redirects back to the profile creation page instead of confirming status - link appears expired (5-day window stated in the email had passed) The in-portal "Create a Case" support form returns "An error has occurred while processing your request" The msacademicverify.com/Contact page (linked from the verification email for further questions) does not load at all Could someone from the Microsoft Learn for Educators team help me complete verification manually, or resend a working link, and clarify what address format is expected for Albania?
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omerfarukkrc
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Aug 03, 2026
onboarding
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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.
Jeyz
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Jul 30, 2026
Azure credits for students
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Issue with Learning Download Center
Hi, Very Excited to be a the part of the community. I have recently successfully registered on MCT Portal , However, I am having some issues accessing the Learning Download Center . Please help
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AshumeetMitter
MCT
Jul 02, 2026
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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. 🙂
Michal_Plawsiuk
MCT
Jul 01, 2026
Azure credits for students
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