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.People of Purview: Elie El Karkafi
How long have you been working with Microsoft products? I am a Microsoft MVP in Security and a results-driven and dedicated Senior Solutions Architect with more than 14 years of professional experience in Microsoft Technologies. I have in-depth experience in Cloud, Security, Enterprise Mobility, Messaging & Collaboration, and IT Infrastructure. I am dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. I'm a proven leader in directing operations, maintenance, and support of complex systems. Highly adept in request for proposal development, technology needs assessment and staff training. How (and when) did you get involved in the Microsoft Community? (MCCP, MVP) Tell us about your journey! I became a member of the Microsoft Customer Connection Program (MCCP) in 2022 and was honored with the Microsoft MVP award in Security in 2023. Throughout my time in the MCCP, I’ve consistently contributed valuable insights and feedback to help enhance Microsoft Security products. Over the past years, I’ve been recognized as one of the top contributors across several MCCP focus areas—ranking second in Security, and first in Identity, Management, and Purview in the last two years. My contributions have earned me multiple accolades, including the Community Rockstar Award and Community Leader Awards in Security, Management, Entra, and Purview, along with several Partner of the Month honors. My engagement spans more than 150 private previews, 200 surveys, 50 focus groups, and 50 one-on-one feedback sessions with Microsoft product teams. I’ve been actively involved in shaping the future of AI and Microsoft Security Copilot, including identifying and resolving bugs in Copilot for Entra and Purview. As a Security Design Partner, I’ve collaborated directly with Microsoft designers on key features such as XDR Case Management and Microsoft Entra Conditional Access Optimization Agent. The MVP recognition not only validates my expertise but also enhances my professional credibility, supporting both client engagements and career growth. Being an MVP provides early access to Microsoft products and services, allowing me to deliver cutting-edge solutions. It also opens direct communication channels with Microsoft product teams, enabling me to influence product development and stay informed about upcoming features and roadmaps. What do you find most rewarding about being a community member? Being part of Microsoft Customer Connection Program (MCCP) significantly enhanced and diversified my skill sets in many ways: Product Innovation: Contributed to the enhancement of Microsoft products—specifically Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, and Intune—by supporting the development of new features and improved functionalities. Community Empowerment: Actively supported peers in engaging with Microsoft Customer Connection Programs (MCCP), helping them amplify their impact through increased contributions and facilitating more direct interactions with product teams. Program Advocacy: Championed participation in Microsoft initiatives by providing strategic feedback and encouraging broader community involvement to drive continuous improvement. Collaborative Development: Partnered closely with Microsoft Product Groups and UX Designers, delivering in-depth user feedback to influence product direction and usability. Program Shaping: Leveraged personal experience within Microsoft programs to help co-develop and refine these initiatives in collaboration with internal teams. Tool Creation: Designed and launched a security calculator—originally built for internal use—which is now widely adopted by CCP members to assess and compare Microsoft security solutions and simulate associated costs. What advice do you have for others who would like to get involved in their Microsoft Community? To all Folks, look for opportunities to join programs like the Microsoft Customer Connection Program (MCCP), MVP program, or private previews. These give you direct access to product teams and a chance to influence development through feedback. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, share your experiences, or offer help. Even small contributions like answering a question or sharing a tip can make a big impact and help you build credibility Community involvement is a journey. Stay curious, keep learning, and show up regularly. Over time, your presence and contributions will be recognized!!! And the most important thing is to stay humble!!! Do you have anything you’d like to promote or recommend? (your blog or podcast, an article you recommend, a book everyone should read, etc) Security Calculator that I Built: Login - Microsoft Security Calculator Personal website where my blogs are posted : Elie El Karkafi - MVP - Personal Blog LinkedIn Page: (1) Elie El Karkafi | LinkedIn Credly Profile: https://www.credly.com/users/eliekarkafy MVP Profile: MVP Communities --- Elie is based in Dallas, Texas and is a Senior Solutions Architect at ampiO Solutions. (Listen.Develop.Deliver - ampiO Solutions) Banner photos (above) are from Elie's trip to Spain visiting Santiago Bernabeu stadium as he is a fan of Real Madrid football Team. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Stay tuned to meet more People of Purview! If you would like to get involved with the Microsoft Security Community, here are some quick actions you can take: Log in (here, on Tech Community!) and follow: The Purview Community - post questions, respond to community members The all-up Microsoft Security Blog Join the Security Community mailing list Join the Customer Connection Program Check out this Community Choice article for a comprehensive list of Microsoft Security Community offerings.Stuck on a register loop when logging in to Microsoft Learn
When I log in to Microsoft Learn, I am transferred to a register page: --- Before registering with this Microsoft Account, please check if you may have previously registered with a different account. -- Even though I have a account that before. I can complete the registration process and view my profile, but when I try to access ms learn content, the registration process restarts. So I can only read ms learn content as logged out. But then my progress is not saved, and I cannot do Applied Skills or register for a exam, that I had planned to do on Friday next week. I have restarted my computer, tried incognito mode, other browsers (Edge/Chrome) and also on Android phone (Edge/Chrome), both on Wifi and Cellular, but the same happens there. So the problem should not be on my side. I have had help from Microsoft Support Ambassador that tried to get past this error, but after a while he/she directed me to this support forum. Regards, /TommyPC black screen and restarts when launching games
This is an issue that I have been having for quite a while now (around 1 and a half to 2 years). It is weird because it is inconsistent and sometimes seems to fix itself. What happens is that I try to launch a game (even ones that my pc has better than recommended specs) and on a screen that says 'click to continue' or Main Menu, the PC black screens and restarts. I have sometimes fixed the issue by factory reseting the pc, which is what I did the first time, but that has not helped since. It recently happened around the 5 of January. I tried factory reseting and checking for viruses, as well as making sure all cables are connected correctly and thermal paste is there, but it still didn't work. I eventually just left it for a couple games where I didn't play any games, and it fixed itself around the 15th of January. It has now come back and so I am on here trying to see if anyone has any idea of what it may be.
help with windir and system32 in quality enviroment
about a month ago i reinstalled windows 11 ( home) and so far not got older updates as i try to reset the windows updater i discover in one step ( after the rename of softwaredistribution and catroot steps) has windir and system 32 shown below cd /d %windir%\system32 than has abunch of regsvr32 dll to register anyway a error shows in red ( command prompt) saying cant be located or found in summary) so find how to fix it and no problems until after its fixed! when i apply this fix ( all profiles tab in box and add) the command prompt ( cmd) is gone cant open nor is windows key and x to bring up that list ( task manager commpand prompt, device manager etc...) and defrag is not able to run either to open the cmd ( command prompt ) i have to use windows key and r for box and than gives message im not administrator or words to that affect find fix for that but rather strange anyway ( not the other missing things) how do i go and fix this issue ? note i had to delete the fix above to get normal working functions again i cant find anything that mentions this or a fix i dont understand how a "fix " can affect or disable things this is link to show the step i mentioned i.e step 5 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/installing-updates-features-roles/additional-resources-for-windows-updateMicrosoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 09/11
Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content you must follow/join the group that interests you. Make sure to join one of our Learning Rooms (Groups) today! Learning Room (Group) Details Date/Time Link to discussion/event/blog Microsoft Fabric Café Using Generative AI on Structured Data (to query or modify data) Saturday, Sep 13, 2025, 07:00 AM PDT Using Generative AI on Structured Data (to query or modify data) | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community 🚀 Navigating the Azure AI Seas Saturday, Sep 13, 2025, 09:00 AM PDT 🚀 Navigating the Azure AI Seas 🌊🤖 | Microsoft Community Hub Azure Cloud Commanders Discussion posts Blogsite AI Voice Answer machine, [Share] GitHub Copilot Exercises Compliance and Purview Learning Room Discussion post Responsible AI Education Project Global Cloud & AI Community 🌟 Welcome to the Global Cloud & AI Community Learning Room! 🌟 Welcome to the Global Cloud & AI Community Learning Room... | Microsoft Community Hub Modern Development with Azure Integration and AI Knowledge base: How to build you modern APIs The fantastic duo: How to build your modern APIs | Microsoft Community Hub Modern Development with Azure Integration and AI Discussion post Call for Speakers - Azure AI Connect 2026 | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community September Calendar is HERE! September Calendar IS HERE! | Microsoft Community HubReplacing Primary Drive and Migrating to Windows 11
I have two planned tasks Install an M.2 and clone it from my current SSD to become the primary disk (both Samsung so use the Samsung Data Migration application) Migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11 I'm thinking it doesn't matter, the end result is the same, just wondering if there is anything that I have missed.
Windows 11 stops during install
I’ve had to replace my SSD, I created a bootable USB from the MS page. There is nothing on my SSD, so I can’t access anything but bios. installation begins, but when I click “I don’t have a product key” it says unable to validate windows and shuts down. i have a digital key but need to install windows to sign in. How do I fix this?
