How to re-enable Teams auto-update in Windows 365
In some Windows 365 Cloud PCs, the ability for the installed Teams client to automatically update has been affected along with the ability to check for updates. To rectify the problem, Teams Machine Wide Installer and the Teams client must be uninstalled, and then reinstalled. Reinstalling Teams can be a difficult task to accomplish if one doesn’t wish to disturb end users at work. Further complicating the matter is that the Teams client automatically installs only on user logon. To lower the complexity of fixing the problem while not impacting end users, we have written a Proactive Remediation package that takes end users into account. More information on Proactive Remediation Link to the Teams Fix - Proactive Remediation Package The detection script is checking to see if the Teams client is installed in the Users’ profile, which exists under c:\users\[user name]\appdata\local\Microsoft\Teams. If it is not found there, it will return non-compliant. The remediation script first checks to see if it has successfully run to completion before. If it has not, it then checks to see if a user is logged in and in an inactive state. If the user is logged in and active, the script exits, and Proactive Remediation will try again later. If the user is not logged in or active, the remediation process begins. The remediation script downloads the latest version of the Teams Machine Wide Installer MSI, uninstalls the Teams client, uninstalls the existing Machine Wide Installer installation, checks for a Registry Key than can cause issues with Teams client installations, then checks the user state again. If the user is not logged into their Cloud PC, the script will return compliant. Once the user logs back into their Cloud PC, the Machine Wide Installer will trigger the Teams client installation automatically. If the user is logged in but inactive, the remediation script creates a child PowerShell script, and XML file used to create a scheduled task, and registers the scheduled task that will initiate the Teams client installation when the user reconnects to their Cloud PC. All files are downloaded to C:\Windows\Temp. The amount of time that the scheduled task stays active is configurable in the Remediation script by modifying the $DateOffset variable. The child script checks for the existence of files it is supposed to remove, and this is done to ensure that the Teams client isn’t reinstalled every time the user connects. If the files exist, the script assumes it hasn’t successfully run before and launches the Teams client installer. Once the installation is complete, the script will attempt to delete the scheduled task. If the user doesn’t have administrative rights, it will not be able to remove the scheduled task and it will expire at its given time. The script will then remove the files used in this process. If the user does not reconnect to their Cloud PC by the time the scheduled task expires, the remediation script will run again and recreate the scheduled task. All the scripts in this solution generate their own logs to help admins troubleshoot issues. These logs are all written to C:\Windows\Temp. These logs are: Detection Script - Teams-MWI-detect.log Remediation Script - Teams-MWI-remediate.log Child Remediation Script - Teams-MWI-remediate-child.log The remediation script automates the whole process but if you want to manually fix this issue, you can do so by following these steps: On the Cloud PC, navigate to Settings > App > Apps and features. Search for Microsoft Teams. Uninstall Microsoft Teams and Teams Machine-Wide Installer. Download the latest version of Microsoft Teams from here. Open a command prompt and install the Teams client using the following command: msiexec.exe /I %Filepath to the downloaded Teams MSI% ALLUSERS=1 Restart the Cloud PC. The Teams client is now installed with automatic updates turned on.
How do I turn off read only mode in Powerpoint
Hi, I have been working on a PowerPoint presentation slideshow. I have been using the same PowerPoint for the last 7 years ie adding new slides each year. However, this year It's not letting me save my work and states can't save because it is in read only mode. I still have another 200 slides to add, but have had to redo my work for the last 3 days. Since it not saving my work. Please advise. I need to have this slideshow done by next week. BTW: I've tried following instructions via the internet etc.Microsoft Teams Secondary Ringer is now generally available on Windows 365
We are happy to announce that Microsoft Teams Secondary Ringer is rolling out this week to the public on Windows 365. Secondary Ringer is a voice calling feature that allows Teams to signal an inbound call on multiple devices. Previously, only one sound output device was used to notify users of an incoming Teams call. For example, if the default device was a headset, the user may miss incoming calls when not wearing it. Secondary ringer allows Teams to signal the arrival of an inbound call on two devices, which means you can have two sound output devices of your choice to ring (e.g., your PC and headphones) when there is an incoming Teams call. Setting a Secondary Ringer To set a secondary ringer, go to the “Devices” section of Teams settings and select a device from the “Secondary Ringer” drop-down list. Secondary ringer will not work: If you are not connected to more than one suitable device, you cannot set a secondary ringer. If a device is not online (like a Bluetooth headset that is powered off), it cannot be used either. If you remove your PC from a situation where the secondary ringer is unavailable (for example, unplug a laptop and move out of the range of the headset’s Bluetooth connection), Teams removes the secondary ringer, and you’ll have to reconfigure it after you reconnect. Getting Started To use Microsoft Teams Secondary Ringer, the minimum Windows Desktop Client version 1.2.3004 is required to enable the feature on Windows 365. Set up Teams on Windows 365 Microsoft Teams comes included in the Windows 11/10 images optimized for Microsoft 365 apps. For more information on how to enjoy the best Teams experience, refer to the Teams on Cloud PC documentation.
Windows 365 disconnects on lock, possible to change timeout?
We enabled the SSO/MFA preview and now when our Windows 365 RDP sessions time out they are booting the user off of the RDP session with the message "Windows Remote Desktop Client - You were disconnected because your session was locked." This is apparently by design because of the ability to use passwordless authentication and the fact the lock screen can't support this. The timeout appears to currently be 15 minutes which is fairly short if the VDI is not your only system you are working in. I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to extend this timeout to 30 or 60 minutes. This timeout does not occur if the SSO option is disabled in the provisioning policy. This is on Windows 365 not Azure VDI so there are no backend RDP server settings to change. Also, if anyone at Microsoft is reading this why does it pop up 2 of the exact same message boxes at the same time for this disconnection message? Kind of annoying.
How To Learn about Windows 365 Cloud PC in 2022 to jumpstart your implementation
With the increased demand and interest in Windows 365 Cloud PC, this might be a good moment to summarize all the resources available online that can help ramp you up on the technical and business aspects to get started. " With Windows 365, we’re bringing the operating system to the cloud and creating a new category: the cloud PC, providing organizations with greater flexibility and a secure way to empower their workforce, regardless of location.” – Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Let’s get started and show you all the resources that are freely available on the internet to kick the tires with Windows 365 Cloud PC as part of your journey to SaaS-based Cloud PCs. Microsoft certification course Learning about Windows 365 will soon be something you can get rewarded on as well. We are working on an official Modern Desktop Administrator. You can already follow the instructor-led training courses to get trained on Windows 365 today! Stay tuned, more news coming soon! 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