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Windows 11 lock screen bug
We are having an issue where some users cannot log back into windows 11 after going to a lock screen. Windows will tell you the password or username is incorrect even though the credentials are defiantly correct. The only solution I've found so far is to reboot the machine. What could be causing this? Our users are loosing unsaved work from having to reboot through out the day.
Access issue with Copilot Studio in Microsoft Learn Applied Skills lab
Hello Microsoft Community, I am currently working on the Microsoft Learn Applied Skills exercise: “Create your customer service agent” using Copilot Studio. When attempting to sign in, I am using my personal Gmail account. However, I receive an error stating that personal Microsoft accounts are not supported, and I am unable to proceed with the lab. Is a Microsoft Entra ID work/school account required to access Copilot Studio for this exercise? Thanks in advance.
Unable to Register for Microsoft Learn Events?
I am running into an issue across multiple browsers of being unable to register for Microsoft Learning Events. Most recently today, i am trying to register for the upcoming - https://msevents.microsoft.com/event?id=1787842212 The registration hangs after completing the captcha and then the captcha timesout and the registration is never submitted. When i tried to click the login on the events page, i get an error - AADSTS50011: The redirect URI 'https://msevents.microsoft.com/event' specified in the request does not match the redirect URIs configured for the application. Event ID: 1787842212 Request ID: 50bfa821-6e06-4f00-a27f-4929f843c200 Correlation ID: 10d95455-4537-4f9e-826d-00e9b067bd3b Timestamp: 2026-07-09T16:40:59Z Is anyone able to help explain what is going wrong and how i can continue to register for events?
Can't share a folder on a local network in Microsoft Windows Server 2025 STD
We have two Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Standard (Version 24H2, Build Number 26100.32995) servers in our Active Directory. We can't share folders; it constantly asks for a username and password. We've tried every solution, but nothing worked. I found a similar thread, but the solutions there didn't work either. topic : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5559013/opening-fire-share-on-2025-server-from-another-202 How can i solve this sharing problem ?
What is the Microsoft Graph API replacement for deprecated Recent, SharedWithMe, and Insights APIs?
Hi Microsoft Graph community, I'm currently working on a Microsoft Graph integration that needs to retrieve: Files recently accessed/used by the current user Files shared with the current user Files from OneDrive and SharePoint I'm currently using the following APIs: GET /me/drive/recent GET /me/drive/sharedWithMe GET /me/insights/used However, these APIs are deprecated, and some of them will stop returning data after November 2026. (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/drive-sharedwithme?view=graph-rest-1.0&utm_source=chatgpt.com) I'm stuck in development because I haven't been able to identify a Microsoft-supported replacement that provides the same functionality. Could someone please clarify: What is the official replacement for /me/drive/recent? What is the official replacement for /me/drive/sharedWithMe? What is the official replacement for /me/insights/used? Is there a single recommended Microsoft Graph API that can provide recently used and shared files across both OneDrive and SharePoint? I'm specifically looking for the officially supported API/recommended approach, rather than a workaround that may also become deprecated. Any guidance from Microsoft Graph experts or Microsoft employees would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!How can I speak with an actual human representative at Microsoft?
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I would like to suggest a new type of advanced credential for people who earn multiple Microsoft Certifications. Microsoft Certifications provide clear goals for individual skill areas, but after earning several Associate and Expert certifications, it can become difficult to maintain motivation because there is currently little additional recognition for achieving a broad range of advanced certifications. For example, Microsoft could introduce a special credential or badge such as: Microsoft Certified Platinum Expert Possible requirements could be: 2 or more Expert-level certifications 3 or more Associate-level certifications Additional recognition for certifications across multiple solution areas such as Azure, AI, Security, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 This kind of credential could provide a clear long-term goal for learners who continue developing their Microsoft skills across multiple technologies. It could also benefit Microsoft by encouraging continuous learning, cross-skilling between different Microsoft technology areas, and continued engagement with Microsoft Learn and the Certification program. Individual certifications are valuable, but I believe an additional credential that recognizes both the breadth and depth of a learner's achievements would make the Microsoft Certification ecosystem even more motivating. I hope Microsoft will consider something like this for the future Credentials program.Build an AI-Powered Customer Email Assistant with Power Automate
What if AI could read incoming customer emails, understand the issue, determine the priority, and prepare a response for human review? I recently built a practical AI + Power Automate workflow for this scenario. The workflow is simple: Customer Email → Power Automate → AI Analysis → Parse JSON → Excel Log → Human Review → Customer Response The AI analyzes the email subject and body and returns structured information: Category Priority Problem Summary Draft Response Power Automate then stores the customer request in Excel and sends the AI-generated draft to a human for review before anything is sent to the customer. The key principle is: AI understands and prepares. Power Automate orchestrates. Humans make the final decision. I documented the complete use case and workflow in my latest newsletter: From Inbox to Intelligent Response: Build an AI Customer Email Assistant https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/edition-011-from-inbox-intelligent-response-build-ai-customer-sajeda-43mzc/ I’d love to hear from the community: How are you using AI with Power Automate for email or customer-service automation?Title: Seeking Advice: What topics are covered in the MCT Renewal "Test-Out" Assessment?
Hello everyone, I am currently in the process of renewing my MCT status and my application has been routed through the "Test-Out" flow. I need to complete the payment in the portal to unlock the assessment. Since the application fee is a significant investment and Forfeited, I want to make sure I am fully prepared before I submit the payment and start the test. However, I haven't been able to find any official study guides, skills outlines, or practice exams for this specific Test-Out track. For those who have recently gone through the Test-Out renewal flow: What core competencies or topics does the assessment heavily focus on? Is it primarily based on instructional methodologies, classroom management, or specific Microsoft platform tools? Are there any specific areas or surprises I should look out for? Any insights, tips, or areas to focus on would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Suraj
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Windows 3.1 8 floppy discs
Hey, I got my hands on Windows 3.1 floppy disc set in Norway. Looks original but when i try to Sell it off on market i am being blocked and cannot sell. Have Windows 3.0 on 4 Floppy discs and that one can be posted and it seems original. They look very similar with the stickers and writing on them Need help
MD-102 Practice Test Does Not Prepare You for the Actual Exam + Poor Support Links
The following was edited by Copilot but is actually my own personal experience and I have read through it and found it accurate to what I wrote for it to edit to a better format: I’m posting this here because I was unable to successfully submit this feedback through the official Microsoft Credentials support channels (links either redirected to Azure support or returned a 404 error). I recently prepared for the MD-102 Endpoint Administrator certification using the official Microsoft Learn modules and the associated Practice Assessment. Based on my performance with those materials, I felt reasonably prepared going into the exam. However, the actual exam experience was significantly different from the Practice Assessment. Issue The Microsoft Learn Practice Assessment primarily uses straightforward, single-concept multiple-choice questions. In contrast, the actual MD-102 exam includes: Multi-step, scenario-based questions Questions requiring evaluation of multiple valid solutions “Best answer” decisions involving trade-offs (not just correctness) These are fundamentally different question styles and require different types of preparation. Impact This mismatch creates a false sense of readiness. Candidates who rely on official Microsoft Learn materials—including the Practice Assessment—may believe they are adequately prepared, but encounter a much more complex and different exam experience. In my case, this gap was a major factor in not passing the exam despite completing the recommended preparation resources. Additional Concern I attempted to submit this feedback through the official Microsoft Credentials support links, but encountered issues: Redirects to Azure “Support for Business” instead of certification support (https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/support/help) Credentials support page returning a 404 error (https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/support/) No visible feedback mechanism on the Practice Assessment page itself (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/modern-desktop/practice/assessment) This makes it difficult to report issues with certification preparation materials through the intended channels. Suggestions To improve the effectiveness of Microsoft Learn as an exam preparation tool: Clearly indicate that Practice Assessments are not representative of actual exam format or difficulty AND Update Practice Assessments to include: Scenario-based questions Multi-step decision questions “Best solution” style problems Provide a full-length mock exam that more closely reflects the real exam experience Add a visible feedback option directly on Practice Assessment pages Fix routing issues with Credentials support links I’m sharing this because I suspect others may run into the same issue when relying on official preparation materials.
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