Excel jumps to A1 when selecting a range on another sheet during VLOOKUP
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a strange issue in Excel and I’m hoping someone can help. Steps to reproduce the problem: Open a workbook with at least two sheets (Sheet1 and Sheet2). On Sheet1, start typing a VLOOKUP formula When selecting the table array range, switch to Sheet2 to select the range. Excel unexpectedly jumps the selection or view to cell A1 on Sheet2, losing the intended range selection.
Start menu disappearing after a few second or before if clicked on
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I don't have any issue just trying to learn from the event viewer exactly what happened and if i am interpreting this correctly. I put my computer to sleep yesterday around 4:28pm, and just a few minutes later it appears at 4:30pm it shut off? If Im reading that right. It appears it was caused by windows update client, but i have no recent updates installed. Did the shutdown happen yesterday after I put it to sleep, or did it happen today when I tried to wake it from sleep?What’s the best YouTube video summarizer right now?
Hey folks — I’m drowning in long vids and need something that can spit out solid summaries (key points + timestamps) without me watching 2 hours every time. Ideally it should work from the URL, handle videos with or without captions, and not cost a fortune. What are you using that actually works? Bonus points if it supports chapter-aware summaries, exports (TXT/Markdown), and lets me choose length (TL;DR vs detailed). I’m on Windows + Chrome, open to extensions, web apps, or CLI tools. Real-world recs only, please!
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 “Delete” option to merge it back into the main VHDX file. Here’s what I’ve 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 “orphaned” checkpoint still appears, and I am unable to perform a Live Migration between hosts. I’ve 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.VS Code Dev Days: How Global MVPs and Communities Brought AI-Powered Coding to Life
The VS Code Dev Days series was a global celebration of AI, community, and learning. Designed to reintroduce developers to Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot, this pilot program brought together Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals), Microsoft employees, GitHub Campus Ambassadors, and Student Ambassadors. Over two months, 92 events across 36 countries transformed Microsoft offices, universities, and community spaces into innovation hubs. What made this truly special was the collaboration — MVPs and local leaders working hand in hand with Microsoft teams to empower thousands of developers eager to explore the next era of coding. From Toronto to Buenos Aires, Islamabad to Bengaluru, VS Code Dev Days showcased the vibrant spirit of the global developer community. Each region added its own unique energy and creativity. In Toronto, Canada, there were two VS Code Dev Days events by MVP Jack Lee who is leading North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group and another MVP Ehsan Eskandari who is leading the Metro Toronto Azure Community and celebrated the power of community-led innovation, “Hosting at Microsoft Canada HQ was incredible. Working closely with the Microsoft team made everything smooth — from logistics to content. The interest in VS Code and Copilot was stronger than ever” said Ehsan Eskandari. & DevOps User Group & DevOps User Group In Bengaluru, India, MVP Mohammed Azarudeen and the TechNexus community hosted over 300 developers at Microsoft’s Bellandur office. “It was a hit! The energy was unlimited,” Azarudeen shared. “Having Microsoft’s venue, content support, and FTE partners like Prasanna Nagarajan made the event seamless. Developers were thrilled about Copilot workflows and MCP integration — so many ‘aha!’ moments” continued Azarudeen. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, MVP Pablo Piovano described the day at the University of Buenos Aires as “a space for knowledge, collaboration, and networking that strengthens and empowers the local tech ecosystem.” ru, India In Islamabad, Pakistan, MVP Hamza Khattak led the city’s biggest developer event of the year. “We had 300+ registrations and 111 attendees — all passionate about AI and Copilot,” he reflected. “Microsoft’s support with content, logistics, and visibility made it feel like a true partnership. Seeing students and professionals code together was inspiring” Khattak continued. In Makati, Philippines, MVP Ziggy Zulueta also led inspiring event with more than 100 attendees. Zulueta said, “We not only demonstrated the basic features of the two platforms, Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot, but we also had a hackathon for the participants to test out advanced features of autonomous AI development. The energy and attendance inspire me to hold more events.” Across dozens of cities, organizers echoed the same sentiment — MVPs and Microsoft came together to create great events. Impact and Insights Thousands of developers attended in-person and virtual events with feedback indicating that the majority of participants plan to continue using VS Code with GitHub Copilot, citing its intuitive interface, AI-powered productivity, and integration capabilities. MVPs and local organizers highlighted how Microsoft’s regional support — from providing venues and SWAG to content mentorship — elevated the experience. “Access to Microsoft offices gave our communities credibility and excitement,” said MVP Ehsan Eskandari from Toronto. “Having direct connections with local FTEs created lasting bridges between Microsoft and grassroots communities.” These events also reinforced how global developers are at different stages in adopting AI-assisted coding. Some were using Copilot daily; others were encountering it for the first time. Yet all left inspired and equipped to use AI in their workflows. Ultimately, VS Code Dev Days proved what happens when Microsoft and its MVPs co-create experiences — a ripple effect of learning, curiosity, and empowerment. Call to Action VS Code Dev Days wasn’t just an event series — it was an endeavor of collaboration. Together, Microsoft teams, MVPs, and local user groups helped thousands of developers take their first steps into AI-assisted development. Now, the journey continues with the Microsoft AI Tour — a global event where developers and organizations can explore Microsoft’s latest AI tools, Copilot innovations, and real-world applications. Join us to connect with experts, experience hands-on learning, and see how AI can transform your coding journey. The future of development starts here. Resources Learn more about the MVP Program follow us on MVP Program Website and LinkedInWindows 11 CPU非対応を回避する方法ってありますか？
こんにちは。 最近、古いPCにWindows 11を入れようとしてるんですが、「このPCはCPUが非対応です」って出てインストールが止まっちゃいます。 ネットでレジストリをいじるとか、ISOを編集するとか色々見たんですけど、正直どれが安全で確実なのか分かりません…。 できればクリーンインストールじゃなく、Windows 10からそのままアップグレードしたいです。 実際にWindows 11 CPU非対応を回避する方法を試した方いませんか？ どの方法が一番簡単で、トラブル少ないか教えてもらえると助かります。 環境：i7-7700K / 16GB RAM / SSD 512GB よろしくお願いします！Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 10/22
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