Primer: How to Use RBAC for Applications to Control App Use of the Mail.Send Permission
The temptation to use the Mail.Send application permission in scripts can lead PowerShell developers into trouble because the permission allows access to all mailboxes, including sensitive executive and financial mailboxes. Fortunately, RBAC for Applications allows tenants to control the access that apps have to mailboxes and other Exchange content. All explained here with an example script to test RBAC of Applications. https://office365itpros.com/2026/02/17/mail-send-rbac-for-applications/
lock the pinned folders in Quick Access
Hello, I would like to lock the pinned folders in Quick Access in Windows 11 so they can only be clicked. Right now, if a pin is accidentally dragged, Windows sometimes creates a duplicate of the folder. I still want to: Open the folder normally Copy or move files inside the folder Pin or unpin folders intentionally Could you advise if there is a way to prevent dragging or copying of pinned folders in Quick Access without affecting folder functionality? Thank you.Windows 11 24H2/25H2 System Freeze After January 2026 Updates – Lenovo ThinkPad G2
Dear Microsoft Support Team, We would like to raise a high-priority technical support case regarding a stability issue observed after installing the January 2026 cumulative updates on our Windows 11 devices. Environment Details: Device Model: Lenovo ThinkPad G2 (multiple units) OS Versions: Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 Update Installed: January 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative update (KB number can be provided) Deployment Method: WSUS / Intune / Windows Update (specify accordingly) BIOS Version: (Installed Latest available from Lenovo) Issue Description: After installing the January 2026 cumulative updates, devices intermittently experience a complete system freeze. The system becomes fully unresponsive: Mouse and keyboard input stop responding No BSOD is displayed Task Manager cannot be opened System recovery is only possible via hard reboot (power button) Frequency: The issue occurs randomly, both during active use and idle state. Multiple users across our environment are impacted. Troubleshooting Performed: Reinstalled OEM-certified Lenovo display drivers Disabled Fast Startup Ran SFC and DISM health checks (no integrity violations) Updated BIOS to latest version Setting power idle mode, then work normally Request: - Please confirm whether this is a known global issue under investigation. - Advise if any hotfix, Known Issue Rollback (KIR), or registry-based mitigation is available. - Provide guidance on additional diagnostic logging required at kernel or driver level. - Confirm whether crash dump analysis is recommended for this scenario. We are prepared to provide additional diagnostic logs, memory dumps, or reproduction steps upon request. Kindly treat this as a priority case due to multi-user impact in a production environment. Thank you for your support. #Windows11, #Windows 11 24H2, Windows Update, Cumulative Update, System Freeze, Lenovo ThinkPad, Display Driver, Enterprise
Feature Request: Auto‑Import Photos from Mobile Devices and Free Space on Phone
Title: Automatic import of photos from a phone via USB with the option to delete them from the device after copying Request content: I would like to propose a feature that will significantly simplify photo management on mobile devices connected to Windows via USB (USB-A / USB-C). Problem: Phones fill up their memory very quickly with photos and videos. Currently, Windows does not offer an automatic mechanism that, after connecting a phone via USB, could: - automatically copy new photos to the computer, - and delete files from the phone that have already been safely transferred. The user must perform these steps manually, which is time-consuming and inconvenient. Proposed solution: After connecting a phone to a computer via USB, Windows should enable: - Automatic import of new photos and videos to a selected folder. - Optional automatic deletion of files from the phone that have already been copied to the computer. - Ability to enable/disable this feature in settings. - Integration with Power Automate so that users can extend this feature with their own automations. Benefits for users: - saves space on your phone, - automatic photo backup on your computer, - no need to manually copy and select files, - convenience and time savings, - a useful feature for millions of Windows and smartphone users. I believe this feature should be natively available in Windows because it solves a real, everyday problem and perfectly aligns with the philosophy of automation and user convenience. Thank you for considering my idea.Save the date: Windows Office Hours - February 19, 2026
Join us for our upcoming Windows Office Hours on February 19, from 8:00–9:00 AM PT! A wide range of product experts, servicing specialists, and engineers from across Windows, Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows 365, Windows Autopilot, security, public sector, FastTrack, and more will be online and ready to help. They’ll be in the chat to offer guidance, explore best practices, and answer any questions you bring. Want to learn more about how Windows Office Hours works? Visit the Windows IT Pro Blog for a full overview. If you’re unable to join live at 8:00 AM PT, you can still participate—just post your questions on the Windows Office Hours: February 19th event page up to two days beforehand.Desperate for Help: Access Issues with Draft Site on SharePoint
Hello, community! I really need your help. I have been working hard on a site in SharePoint, using Microsoft 365 for Business, which is currently in draft mode, and to my frustration, I can no longer access it. After months of dedication and effort, I feel completely powerless in this situation. When I try to click on the site link, I am redirected to a different page, and to make matters worse, an irrelevant file starts downloading automatically. This is extremely frustrating for me, as the site was almost ready to be launched, and now it feels like all my work is at stake. Here are the details of the situation: - Site Link: Accessing the link I used previously simply doesn’t work anymore. - Redirection: When I click, I’m taken to a completely different page. - Automatic Download: A file unrelated to the site is being downloaded to my computer. - Site Status: Everything was finalized and ready for publication, but now I feel out of options. If anyone has experienced something similar or has any idea how I can resolve this issue, I would be eternally grateful. I’m desperate for a solution, and any help would be very much appreciated! Thank you so much for your attention!Windows Should Become the Universal AI Layer. Free, Baseline, and Built Into the OS.
Windows Should Become the Universal AI Layer. Free, Baseline, and Built Into the OS. I use AI in a way for prosperity. First timer. Proposal: Make Windows the Universal AI Layer Free, Baseline, and Built Into the OS Thesis: Windows can re‑establish itself as the center of the digital world by making all baseline AI capabilities free at the OS level — permanently, for every user, across every model. No paywalls. No tiers. No fragmentation. This single move reorganizes the entire AI industry around Windows. The Proposal Make AI a constitutional feature of Windows: All core AI tools included by default Free for every Windows user Model‑agnostic No “Pro” tier for basic functionality No gating or fragmentation This positions Windows as the universal AI environment. Strategic Impact This move flips the current power dynamic. Today, AI companies behave as if they are the platform. With this shift, Windows becomes the platform again, and AI models become guests. Immediate effects: Windows becomes the default AI workspace for the world Every major AI company must integrate to stay relevant The OS becomes the primary distribution channel for AI The model layer becomes interchangeable and competitive within Windows This mirrors the same pattern that built the web, the app store, and the cloud. Ecosystem Realignment AI companies will ask to be part of the Windows ecosystem not because of contracts, but because of gravity: Windows has the users Windows has the workplace Windows has the hardware Windows has the global footprint Microsoft sets the constitutional rule: “Inside Windows, the basics stay free. You can build premium layers on top.” This is the open‑platform model that scales. Economic Engine Users don’t pay. Windows doesn’t lose money. Instead, the ecosystem funds itself through: Integration Distribution Compute Marketplace presence Enterprise hooks Cloud usage API access Windows becomes the economic engine of AI without charging end users. Competitive Shockwave This move forces the entire industry to adjust: Google must rethink Android’s AI strategy Apple must rethink iOS/macOS paywalls OpenAI must rethink subscriptions Anthropic must rethink distribution Startups must rethink their go‑to‑market Because the OS becomes the constitutional layer of the AI era. Why This Works This strategy is not speculative it follows a proven pattern: Distribution beats model quality Free beats paid when the free tier is universal The OS is the only layer with global reach and trust Windows already has: the user base the workplace the hardware the ecosystem the global footprint Opening the gates re‑centers Windows as the platform everything else depends on. Conclusion This is the move that positions Windows at the center of the AI era not through force, but through openness. It is the only strategy that wins the long game and aligns with how every major platform shift in history has unfolded. My ideas, your Copilot.
Exchange Hybrid Migration Endpoint cannot be created
We cannot create an Exchange hybrid migration endpoint using remote server and the error when we create bypass verification is Error: CommunicationErrorTransientException: The call to 'https://mail.foxvalleyfire.com/EWS/mrsproxy.svc' failed. Error details: The HTTP request was forbidden with client authentication scheme 'Negotiate'.. --> The HTTP request was forbidden with client authentication scheme 'Negotiate'. We have check on Exchange on prem server and found that the MRSproxy has turned on. What do we need to check from on premise? Please refer to below for the error
Windows Explorer doesn't show video thumbnails anymore [Win11Pro]
For several days now, Windows Explorer has not been displaying video thumbnails; instead, the program icon is displayed. This only affects video files (mp4, avi, mov, gif, etc.)—other icons, such as those for images and PDFs, are displayed correctly. It affects all folders on the system. No changes or updates have been made to the video player. Videos play correctly in the player. The problem with video thumbnails also exists in WhatsApp Desktop (installed via Microsoft Store). Version: Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.7171) Update status: latest (without beta) Attempted fixes: • Deleted thumbnail/icon cache • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth • sfc /scannow all unsuccessful regarding the thumbnails
