Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2026: Windows + Intune
Mondays in March. Deep dives. AMAs. Windows, Intune, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Join us for Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2026 for Windows + Intune! This virtual technical skilling event takes you deep inside the latest features, capabilities, and scenarios for commercial organizations and the IT professionals that support them. Skill up and get answers to your questions from the engineering and product teams behind the features. How do I participate? Create your own agenda. Select “Add to Calendar” on a session page to save the date, then click the “Attend” button to save your spot, receive event reminders, and participate in the Q&A. If you can’t make the live session, don’t worry. You can post your questions in advance and catch up on the answers and insights later in the week. All sessions for Tech Takeoff will be recorded and available on demand immediately after airing. Don't see the "Attend" button or the ability to post Comments? Make sure to first sign in on the Tech Community! MONDAY MARCH 2 MONDAY MARCH 9 MONDAY MARCH 16 MONDAY MARCH 23 7:00 AM Let's talk Windows and Intune: 2026 edition 7:00 AM The latest in security for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop 7:00 AM Why smarter Windows management starts with Intune 7:00 AM AMA: The latest in Windows hardware security 7:30 AM The latest in Windows 11 security 7:30 AM Secure Boot certificate updates explained 7:30 AM Reporting at scale with Windows Autopatch update readiness 7:30 AM Zero Trust DNS: Securing Windows one connection at a time 8:00 AM Uplevel business continuity with Windows 365 Reserve 8:00 AM Feedback wanted: App management in the enterprise 8:00 AM User experience updates: Windows 365 Boot and more 8:00 AM AMA: Secure and manage AI and agentic capabilities in Windows 8:30 AM Hotpatch updates demystified: answers to real-world questions 8:30 AM Ready day one: how to get Windows users up and running fast 8:30 AM AI roundup: Intune agents for outcome-oriented innovation 8:30 AM Deploy and manage Windows 365 with Microsoft Intune 9:00 AM Zero Trust in action: securing endpoints with Intune 9:00 AM Making the most of your Intune data 9:00 AM AMA: Getting the most from Security Copilot in Intune 9:00 AM Unpacking Endpoint Management: Live from Tech Takeoff 2026 9:30 AM AMA: Windows Autopilot 9:30 AM Windows 365 reporting and monitoring updates 9:30 AM Manage Apple devices at scale: Intune security best practices 9:30 AM Azure Virtual Desktop for hybrid environments 10:00 AM The AI‑powered admin: emerging trends in endpoint management 10:00 AM Least privilege on Windows with Endpoint Privilege Management 10:00 AM Click less, manage more: simplify app deployment with Intune 10:00 AM Protect users, stop attacks: Passkeys on Windows 10:30 AM Eliminating NTLM in Windows 10:30 AM Windows 365 Frontline expands with Cloud Apps and more 10:30 AM App Control for Business: same roots, new playbook 10:30 AM AMA: AI and agentic features for Windows 365 11:00 AM One platform, many industries: smart Android management with Intune 11:00 AM From panic to productive: point-in-time restore in Windows 11:00 AM Intune timing demystified: what really happens behind the scenes 11:00 AM Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography 11:30 AM Resiliency with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop 11:30 AM The Intune playbook for iOS management at scale 11:30 AM Migrating from VDI to Windows 365 11:30 AM Resilience for the modern era: Windows quick machine recovery This event will feature AI-generated captions during the live broadcast. Human-generated captions will be available by the end of the week.
Mouse issues
Hi all. I have a problem where intermittently, and randomly, my mouse pointer 'grabs' items on screen. I am onto my third wireless mouse, I have also tried a wired mouse, and different mouse pads, and still the same. I have checked some mouse settings as advised on other information I have found on the web. Still the same. I don't have my finger anywhere near the buttons when it happens, so am at a loss. Any suggestions?
Workaround: Apple Airpods Pro 3 suddenly not working with Win 11 25H2
Been using APP3 since September 2025 with no issues. About 3-4 weeks ago there were new Intel BT audio drivers released. This has created a nightmare with the APP3. I have scoured the web and have tried everything. This included removing the APP3 BT device and cleaning the registry of any of it's presence. No joy. The purpose of this post is that I've found a workaround that, at the least, allows me to use APP3 for output. The workaround still does not resolve the microphone issue, but I can get over that for now and just use the built-in mic array in my HP Elitebook. The workaround: Find your APP3 in Device Manager under Sound, video, and game controllers. Right-click it and select Uninstall device. Click Uninstall to confirm. Reboot. I perform these steps each morning before beginning work and Win 11 successfully directs sound output to the APP3. Again, still not a fix for the mic issue. I welcome any advice about that. And, yes, I've ensured that APP3 is allowed and enabled for input/recording. If there's a setting to check/change/try, then I've done it.
Destructured Seven Libraries
I take care of my mother's computer which is running Windows 11. Following formatting, I did something wrong and all the libraries were found in the Videos folder: E:\Doc, E:\Music, E\:my images E:\My documents and E:\My downloads which end up in duplicate with C: \Users \Download And videos can be found at DOC:\E (the score with all personal documents). There is also the BRIGITTE-PC icon which suggests "Do you want to restore files from this backup?" I don't know what it is so I haven't touched it. I tried the default library restore feature, but it didn't work. I also tried creating a new user account, but once I arrived at this new session, the problem is exactly the same. Do you think I can find the normal library tree?
Unknown memory leak on Win 11 pro
Hello, For the past couple months I have been experiencing a weird issue on my windows machine. Usually around 8 or so hours after a clean reboot, task manager will start reporting 170+GB of 190GB of RAM is in use. However, when I tally the entire list of processes I can only account for 4GB in use. When I use RAMMap its the same story, I can account for 4GB and it appears windows has simply misplaced a 150GB of memory. The only other symptom I notice is when I shutdown, the shutdown process will take 40+ minutes sometimes as if some microslop process is refusing to die. This does not occur when I shutdown while memory usage appears normal. So far I have tried: Using different web browsers and uninstalling the one I had been using. Removing pretty much every piece of software I have been using while the issue occurred. Ensured windows, firmware and drivers were properly updated.
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
