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Azure Virtual Desktop External Identities
Hi. I was delighted to find out that External Identities are now supported in Azure Virtual Desktop (preview). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/authentication#external-identity-preview I have attempted to set this up and test it as per the requirements and known limitations above. However, when I sign into the Windows app with my guest account, I do not have any AVD resources available. Are there any detailed setup instructions or is there anything not obvious that I might be missing? Thank you!
Hyper V Orphan Checkpoint
Hi, I have a simple setup as follows: - 2 clustered Hyper-V hosts - 1 clustered VM with its VHDX stored on central shared storage After a network disruption, the VM was improperly shut down. Following that, I noticed a checkpoint was automatically created. However, in Hyper-V Manager, the checkpoint has no āDeleteā option to merge it back into the main VHDX file. Hereās what Iāve tried so far: 1. Powered off the VM. 2. Edited the disk and manually merged the AVHDX back into the VHDX. 3. Reconfigured the VM to use the merged VHDX file. The VM can now power on normally without issues. However, the āorphanedā checkpoint still appears, and I am unable to perform a Live Migration between hosts. Iāve also attempted to remove the checkpoint using PowerShell (`Remove-VMCheckpoint`), but it failed. I need assistance on how to properly clean up this orphaned checkpoint so Live Migration will work again.
Windows 11 Restarts After Desktop Shut Down
After two weeks of shutting down from the desktop icon, my Lenovo AOI is restarting after. To troubleshoot, I have: -Disabled fast startup -Turned off PCI Express>Link State Power Management -Set the Power Button to shut down option -Disabled the Hiberboot -Disabled the Start and Recovery Automatically restart option What I am not able to do: -When I go to Winlogon, the is no Power Down - Shut down option. I have not added one -When I enter powercfg -h off, a "power" command is not a valid is the return -When I open Network adapter to select it to not to power the system on. There is no power tab option. My system is Modern Standby, so Power tabs are not present. I can edit the registry to put the system to S3 and return the power options. What I've found out online is SO alone would not be the cause for a restart after shut down I have run both a DISM and sfc /scannow. No corrupt files were found. My computer was purchased this September, and as I mentioned was working fine. The only issue I could think of is a Windows update done about two weeks ago. I haven't uninstalled those yet and have had an update since. The issue was not rectified. I am able to shut down by the manual button. The computer runs fine in every other function. I suppose I could do a reinstall of Windows 11, but it doesn't seem worth the effort. Any input would be welcome. Thanks.
Upadted 23 Oct. 2025 : Phone link disconnects W11 Pixel 6a version 16
Phone link doesn't "go to sleep" but it disconnects when PC is logged off with Pixel 6a & Windows 11 24h2 Oct. 2025 Android system version 16 update 5 September 2025 PC settings > network & internet > advanced network settings >Network reset PC Start > all >right click on phone link > more > app settings > reset Android Check you have all the right Permissions set for Phone link including Location. This is important App permissions to set : https://support.google.com/android/answer/9431959?hl=en#zippy=%2Ctypes-of-permissions On phone set only 1 headphone or buds in connected devices PC Control Panel > power options > change plan settings > change advanced power settings > hard disk > turn off hard disk > plugged in > never PC go to Device manager > network adaptors > Intel Wi-Fi 6AX201160MHz right click > properties > power management > uncheck power saving items New Belong Modem 5th gen. model DWA4135BLN replacement If you still have issues > Open phone link > settings > devices > select Pixel 6a > remove > add device > follow the prompts On Pixel > Battery > battery usage > link to windows > Allow background usage on > (select text) > unrestricted On PC turn off screen saver > Start > search> screen saver > none > uncheck on resume display logon screen > apply > OK You may need to use Extend Unlock > On phone > settings > search Extend Unlock > enter PIN > Trusted places > enter your trusted place > use trusted places for Extend Unlock FinishWindows 7 What Browsers will still work with Windows 7?
I have a neighbor who has an old HP desktop he wants to give to his 10-year-old Grandson to get him started on computers. I set the computer back to out-of-the-box settings and cloned the disk to an SSD. The problem I am having is finding a browser that still works on Windows 7. I have downloaded and burned to CD several that said they would work, but don't. Are there really one that still works on a 7 computer? I saw a couple that said will work, but needs Windows 7 with SP1, which is not available any longer. I see Windows 10 programs are still available, but I don't know if he wants to spend the $$$. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
KB5070773 fixes a WinRE bug introduced by Octoberās cumulative update.
It's my understanding that 2025-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5066835) (26100.6899) breaks the WinRE. My Windows Update does not show this fix installed. I cannot find it. The only think waiting to be installed is the Windows 11, version 25H2. Does that update fix KB5066835? https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/october-20-2025-kb5070773-os-builds-26200-6901-and-26100-6901-out-of-band-0f533ed7-949a-4b89-8d0f-6ee751adfcd4š Welcome to the Microsoft Tech Community!
Weāre thrilled to have you here! Whether youāre a seasoned tech expert or just starting your journey, the Microsoft Tech Community is your space to connect, learn, and grow with peers and Microsoft experts from around the world. š What is the Microsoft Tech Community? This is your hub for engaging with product communities across Microsoft. From Azure to Microsoft 365, Windows, and beyondāyouāll find dedicated spaces to ask questions, share insights, and stay up to date with the latest news and best practices. š Looking for a specific product community? Use our Community Directory to find the right hub for your interests and questions. Looking for Support? Although our community contains allot of experts, employees and other vendors, the Microsoft Tech Community is not an official support channel. If your an enterprise customer then please reach out to your admin / account manager for information on opening support tickets. If you are an end user then please go to https://support.microsoft.com to contact customer support. ā Welcome to the Community Lounge! The Community Lounge is our casual corner of the Tech Community. Itās a place to: Introduce yourself and meet other members Share your tech journey or career tips Discuss industry trends and community events Celebrate achievements and milestones š« Please note: The Lounge is not the place to ask product-specific questions. For those, head over to the appropriate product community using the Community Directory. ā New Here? Start Here! If you're just getting started, check out our Getting Started Guide for tips on how to make the most of your experience. Weāre excited to see what youāll bring to the community. Welcome aboard!AZURE AD Contacts problem
Heloo, I've been looking for an online solution and nothing works. I have a hybrid Active Directory on-premise and Azure AD system since 2021. Users created in Active directory on-premise deleted since 2021-2022 still appear in my Azure AD contacts, and when I synchronize the contacts from AzureAD with other applications, those users are also visible. The users no longer exist in AD, from there they are automatically deleted after 180 days anyway, I checked. They are no longer found in Azure AD, M365 Admin, the only place where they are still found is Azure AD contacts, it seems they are not in the GAL either because they do not appear in outlook. - I tried Online PowerShell - Get-User | Format-List DisplayName, UserPrincipalName, PrimarySmtpAddress , It only shows me active users - I tried Microsoft Graph , ditto, it only shows me active users. I don't know how to identify those users, and their number is increasing. Please help, some other Ideas?Migration from Microsoft Entra Connect Sync to Entra Cloud Sync
Hello, I am migrating my organization from Microsoft Entra Connect Sync to Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync, from On-Premise AD to Microsoft Entra ID only. I divided the migration (change) into phases, created roles for all synchronized OUs separately, according to this tutorial (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/cloud-sync/tutorial-pilot-aadc-aadccp), everything was going well until I discovered that if the users OU is synced with connect sync and the mail groups OU - with cloud sync, the cloud sync cannot perceive the changes coming from on-premise and, for example, cannot join a specific group to a user who is in one of the groups in on-premise AD. I have licensing groups that automatically assign the appropriate license to a user when they are in this group in Entra. Is there any solution that I can use to avoid or avoid all this? Or do I have to synchronize all OUs at once? Has anyone had a similar incident? Thanks, I will accept any advice.
I can't see a NAS on my Network all of a sudden
This was working fine. But I replaced my router today. Everything seems to be working but now all of a sudden, I can't see a Windows 10 PC that I have set up as a NAS. It was not working for a long time, but then all of a sudden it showed up on my old Router. Now on this one I can't see it in Windows. If I connect to my Router, I can see it. I have put a box around the device that shows up when I connect to my router and you can see it in this screenshot I took: When I open File Explorer, I can't see it on my network. I tried connecting with Remote Desktop and that doesn't work either. Can someone help please? Thanks in advance Jim S.
