BITS Downloading App updates from unknown endpoint
Hi, Our IDS started freaking out today because a large number of our endpoints started initiating BITS downloads to an unknown endpoint. My initial reaction was ransomware, but after further investigation it appears that these BITS downloads are updates for Windows Store Apps. I am making this post to confirm that these endpoints are actually indeed official Microsoft endpoints. The BITS requests I had seen were all for the Limelight Networks CDN (llnwd[.]net), which I have heard hosts content for a lot of MSPs, one of which being Microsoft. Checking the logs, it appears that our workstations have never made BITS requests to this CDN. All previous BITS updates were carried out using official microsoft.com endpoints. The following are some examples of the domains seen in the BITS requests: ic-c39e4900-0f7065-msftstoretlu19.s.loris.llnwd[.]net ic-c39e4900-0d5ab5-msftstore19.s.loris.llnwd[.]net ic-c39e4900-08b3f9-msftstore19.s.loris.llnwd[.]net ic-c39e4900-0700f8-msftstore19.s.loris.llnwd[.]net Although all my investigations point to these being official Microsoft endpoints, I am worried that a CDN is being used because a malicious actor could easily mangle the URLs to make them look like official Microsoft ones. Is this the correct place to confirm that the above sub-domains are official Microsoft, and if not where should I ask this question instead? ThanksWorking with multiple work accounts on a windows 10 device
Hello everyone I think it's time for me to vent my frustration about working with multiple work/education accounts on a windows 10 device... First of all, I have 3 Microsoft Accounts (1x Personal; 1x Work; 1x Education) and oh boy, it's very very frustrating to get all these 3 Accounts work together on the same windows 10 device with one Userprofile. Working with my Personal and Work (or Education) account on the same device works fine, no problems, but as soon as I add additionally either my Work or Education Account in the Windows 10 settings under "Account > Email & accounts" things starting to get complicated. Sync issues across every app that uses one of these work/education accounts (classic Office Apps, ToDo, Edge, OneNote) Upload blocks in the office apps (Word, Excel...) & Credential Errors 4x/day a notification toast that my work accounts need to fix... blabla -> I click okay, now fix it -> Accounts fixed -> later in the day, same error occurs... I just want to use all my accounts on the same device with the same Userprofile, I really love the Microsoft 365 Platform but these things driving me crazy. I had a time, in there I worked completely online, but yeah, we all know how cool it is to work with the online versions of Office Apps. I also tried multi-bootable windows installations or multiple Userprofiles and it worked, but I often need to access files/services that are stored in the OneDrive from my Education Account or vise versa, so it's really impracticable. Then I tried to link my accounts just in these apps where I need it, but Windows 10 really have fun on it to write in my accounts under the named windows 10 settings location. Has anyone a best practice, tips/tricks etc. everything helps... Thanks.Cumulative update KB5001391 fails to Install
Hello Guys ! A expected ONCE AGAIN Microsoft Cumulative update KB5001391 fails to install on #Windows 20H2 , as this has been the 3rd failed update like previously two KB5000842 and KB5001330. Am I the alone on this planet ? The error message I have received is 0x800f0922. I got a new Laptop HP 8th generation. What is happening inside Microsoft these days ? Shout out loud If you're having the pain like I have these days ? Please Please Please
Remove a device from Microsoft account
Hello, When I access to microsoft.com and clicking on my Microsoft account, the screen like the picture below is displayed. On Devices part, it showed my laptop info though I removed this device several times by this link Remove a device from your Microsoft account. I hope this issue can be fixed. Thank you.
To go crazy or not to go crazy, I think that is the question.
Hi there, I bought an MSI (GT72S Dominator Pro G 6QE) laptop in 2015. It came with 2 ssds on the laptop with "raid 0" mode applied. The 2 ssds on the laptop came as a single disk (C:) with "raid 0" mode set, and after changing the "raid 0" mode so that the disks would appear separately (C: + D:), the recovery I created earlier I did a reinstall with the "usb disk". i started getting activation error after i finished installing with recovery usb drive. Did you make a hardware change in the error it gave in the activation section? After answering "yes" to the question, I ran the activation troubleshooter and informed that the problem was resolved and the system was successfully activated. Then I restored many programs and backups I've been using, I don't remember exactly, but I used it for a while without any problems. After a short while I was surprised to see the "enable windows" warning in the lower right corner. I tried all kinds of solutions mentioned in the comments on various web pages and Microsoft help pages, but no matter what I did, I was unsuccessful. We had a phone call with a Microsoft Turkey official, and after connecting to the laptop remotely and applying a few codes using the command prompt, he asked if there was no digital license embedded in the bios, if I had taken the device to a service for any malfunction or maintenance, and I told him "I did not take it". I gave. I think upon this answer, he thought that I was lying, that I was trying to activate the system through hacking ways, and ended the conversation by stating that I needed to talk to an MSI representative. After completing the installation with the recovery usb drive, I started getting an activation error. Did you make a hardware change in the error it gave in the activation section? After answering "yes" to the question, I ran the activation troubleshooter and informed that the problem was resolved and the system was successfully activated. Then I restored many programs and backups I've been using, I don't remember exactly, but I used it for a while without any problems. After a short while I was surprised to see the "enable windows" warning in the lower right corner. I tried all kinds of solutions mentioned in the comments on various web pages and Microsoft help pages, but no matter what I did, I was unsuccessful. We had a phone call with a Microsoft Turkey official, and after connecting to the laptop remotely and applying a few codes using the command prompt, he asked if there was no digital license embedded in the bios, if I had taken the device to a service for any malfunction or maintenance, and I told him "I did not take it". I gave. I think upon this answer, he thought that I was lying, that I was trying to activate the system through hacking ways, and ended the conversation by stating that I needed to talk to an MSI representative. I tried to explain the situation by talking to the MSI representative on the phone as it said there was no license key in the system bios and asked him to find out what my original license key was on my computer when I bought it. and email it to me. Shortly after, I received an email with the license key and enthusiastically logged into the system with the specified license key. I don't remember the exact order now, but the first time I tried it or the day after I entered the key, when I booted the system, the "activate windows" warning popped up again and I was getting really pissed off. Warnings stating that my license is not genuine, that I need to activate it by purchasing a new license key, etc. Tired of the story? Really? 🙂 I think it will be more fun from now on... Although I got error messages, I finally got the original license from MSI authority. I couldn't stand the wait and stopped talking to the attendant and went back to searching the various web pages. By the way, I have a company serving in the renewable energy sector. I bought this computer in 2015 to use in my business after founding my company. (Even the invoice and e-mail of the online shopping site I bought while ordering remain.) Recently, my work started to get busy, I think I lost a lot of time with this frustrating experience, I was going to go. get an activation key again, but that's the case now. It has been a matter of stubbornness for me. It is much more difficult for me to get a license key again with money on top of the time I spend unnecessarily and I still believe that I will get through this situation somehow. Anyway, let's continue where we left off. I decided to follow the advice on various web pages, "If the methods you've tried don't work, you should do a clean install". After downloading the "Windows 10 Home" version with the "Recovery Media Creation Tool" that I downloaded from Microsoft's web page, I started to follow the other steps mentioned and at this point I made the mistake of my life. After the application told me to start the installation by inserting a usb drive into my computer to create the recovery media, I did exactly as it said and deleted the only copy I had, the original recovery copy that came with the system. , the recovery media inside was also deleted, the only copy was on the usb drive I used for the clean install and applied formatting... Thus; On my way to Midyat to buy rice, I ate bulgur at home. (A general term.) I would like to thank Microsoft for giving me the experience of living together emotions such as anger, sadness and depression. Thanks, stay tuned, glorious Microsoft. I guess I can't buy this experience you gave me with money.. 🙂 Where we were? Did you think it's over huh.. 🙂 To do a clean install, I installed it with the Windows 10 Home version that I downloaded and installed on the usb memory, which caused the single copy to be deleted and I set the ssd drivers back to "Raid 0" before doing it. ", just like when I bought the system for the first time. After the installation, I could not activate it with the license key I got from the MSI authorized service. I checked whether there is an oem license key in the bios with various tools, because the Microsoft official told me that there is no oem license key embedded in the bios. When I checked this time, there was a license key, but it was a different key than the one given by MSI authorized service. I think I started researching again due to an error warning like "Core Version" that appeared in my activation attempts with the original key given to me. This time, after downloading the "Windows 10 Home Single Language" version and installing with the necessary usb driver, the activation took place, but after a while (for example, when I go from home to work, when I connect to the wifi internet at my workplace, the "Activate Windows" error warning is displayed in the lower right corner. From the very beginning, when I checked my Microsoft Account, which I used to log in to the system, it was strange that at the end of each reboot/run of the system, my laptop with the same user and device name would appear in my account multiple times, as if it were different computers. , the same user, at least 20+ devices with the same user and system name appear in my microsoft account.This may be a clue. I think I did a lot of reinstallation after formatting to do what I described, but I could not find a solution to the problem. In summary, right now; -Win 10 Home Single Language version is installed, sometimes the activation warning message disappears by itself, after a while it comes back again. - I have the original windows activation key that the MSI official gave me. - When I first purchased the system, the Windows version that came with it may have been 8 or 8.1, unfortunately I do not remember. - I don't know which version of the product key I have. - I've been signing in with the same Microsoft account (even multiple accounts I've used for years) from the very beginning (the day I bought it). "Normally, shouldn't Microsoft recognize me?" - My brain stopped again, I don't know what else I have... What can I do in this situation? There can be any Professor who can help me or a Candidate who will treat this situation as a "Graduation Thesis" topic, someone who can help me?, Microsoft Official ? Is not there? It's like a joke.. Make up your mind and don't get involved in things you don't know like me! Apply after obtaining the opinion and approval of authorized persons, including the slightest hardware change request. Otherwise, you'll end up with life like me. Lastly, the dialogues between me and the person I talked to. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-winWindows 10X details revealed in major leak
Microsoft has mostly kept details of Windows 10X- a version of Windows 10 that has been tailored to dual-screen devices- under wraps. In the documentation, it states that Windows 10X is designed for both foldable devices and classic laptops. Local apps and PWAs are said to be on an equal footing under Windows 10X. The main objectives that Windows 10X must satisfy revolve around user-friendliness, effectiveness and simplicity. The OS should basically provide maximum convenience to the user without being obstructive. An example of this is “Quick Settings”, where a user can find their most frequently used settings. It’s also worth noting that the Start Menu is referred to as a “Launcher”, which consists of a web search, an area of static, user-definable apps and web pages, and finally a list of recommended documents. Among the text, you will find a list of pre-installed apps. The “push-aside” style lock screen has been abandoned, so users can quickly pass authentication as soon as they activate their device. Take a look at the leak here: An OS that blends in the background. Built on an interaction system that lets you focus on the task at hand. Deliberate approach to the tasks on OS is built for: launching, notifying, searching, and more. Discover how we approach each task in a simple and efficient manner. Guided by principles. Inspired by people. Effortless and magical, we studied our past in order to inform our future. Designed around consumer needs, Santorini adjusts to the way people interact with it. Patterns, components. Guidance. A centralized destination for POR design and documentation with a historical view of the design and decision-making process, aided by research, user testing and technical documentation. Launcher Launcher helps users start and resume tasks quickly. Search is seamlessly integrated with web results, available apps, and specific files on your device. Next up in the hierarchy of content is your default grid app, which can be customized and changed to meet individual needs and preferences. Launcher is opened and further assists in accelerating users with the use of muscle memory over time. And lastly, Recommended content is dynamically updated based on your most frequently and recently used apps, files, and websites. Jump back into your personal workflow without having to start from scratch. Goals & Principles • Get back to your flow quickly and effortlessly • No dead ends if you can not find what you’re looking for • Build long term trust in the value of recommendations Structure & Scope Search Find what you need on the web, or look for apps and files on your device. A single entry point to search across your device is simple and effortless. • Zero input suggestions • Active input and search results • Supports touch, keyboard, and voice input Apps and websites Drag and drop to re-arrange your apps and websites so your favorites are sitting at the top of the list. To get all the other apps, simply expand the grid to “show all.” • Inbox default apps include: Edge, Mail, Calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, Whiteboard, To Do, Photos, Store, File Explorer, Spotify, Netflix, Camera, Solitaire, Calculator, Alarms & Clock, Movies & TV, Office, Sticky Notes, Paint, Learning Hub, Settings, Weather, Snip & Sketch, Voice Recorder, Groove Music, People, Notepad, Feedback Hub, Media Plan, Messaging, and up to 4 OEM apps. • Create folders and groups by stacking apps together • Remove apps from the grid to remove them from your device Recommended Jump back into your flow with recently installed apps; frequently used apps, files, and websites. • Up to 10 high-confidence recommendations are visible at one time • If you can not find what you are looking for, tap “Show more” to expand more items inline or, • “Open the file location” from one of the recommended files to explore related files Lock / Logon Logon has a simple job: get you to your stuff as quickly as possible. With the Restrained Lock model, when the screen turns on you are immediately brought to a state of authentication; unlike Windows 10 where you first need to dismiss the lock curtain before authenticating. Windows Hello facial recognition as well as Windows Hello PIN during OOBE. Upon waking the device, Windows Hello Face instantly recognizes the user and will immediately transition to their desktop. Goals & Principles • The customer trusts the device to keep their data safe • The customer can make their computing job as soon as possible • The customer feels a personal connection to their device because it is tailored to them Structure & Scope Quick settings Quick settings provides an almost and intuitive way for users to access their commonly used settings. Today, settings exist in multiple surfaces and there is no clear and consistent path for users to access the settings that are most important to them. Goals & Principles Efficient Users can quickly modify their critical device settings Focused Only show important device settings so users are not distracted by other settings At A Glance Quickly see the state of your device Relevant Give users power to tailor the surface according to their needs Structure & Scope The quick settings surface has 2 levels of settings: L1 is the main quick surface, while the L2 is available when more lightweight settings detail is required. Defaults: Wi-Fi Cell Data Input Language Compose Mode Bluetooth Airplane fashion Rotation lock Project Taskbar Goals & Principles • User can switch between applications on the taskbar • User can launch applications and websites from the taskbar • User has access to applications and websites for frequent use • User has entrypoints to launch Start, Task Switcher, and Quick Actions Structure & Scope • Running website: Active web tab in a window, can be either in foreground or background • Glomming: Taskbar behavior where multiple instances of an app are grouped under the same icon • Active state: Highlight on taskbar icon which appears When that app is active / in focus • Running state: Behavior where the taskbar icon is underlined When an app is running, whether the app is in focus or not • Extended Ul: Glomming behavior where on taskbar icon hover a Ul appears with thumbnails for the various instances of that app Recent App: App which was launched recently. Can be running or not running on the taskbar System status: System status bar Status: Bar of the system: Status of the system status; synonymous with “Minimized Taskbar” • Stacked system status: View the system status when the system status is on the taskbar Taskbar model For both clamshells and foldables, the taskbar wants the same base model with a series of “levers” which can be used to create some alternative in the model. While we are still building the same initial model, we want to build the levers to the deltas between the two experiences. Levers include: • Centered Vs. Left-aligned Taskbar content • Number of pins • Number of recents • Order of recents • Divider Vs. no divider • Task View icon at far right vs. next to start Connected The web is where I spend most of my time. I want to access my connected files as they were part of the OS. All of your stuff, right when you need it. Find all of your files, on or offline in the Recommended section of the Launcher. Explore the connected surfaces in Windows 10X below. Family No need for instructions. The OS is an intuitive blend of windows and the devices I use every day. Pick up Windows 10X and dive back into your tasks. Adaptive An OS which adapts to how I use each one of the devices in my ecosystem. Windows 10X flows with all the tasks throughout my day with 8 different posts to help me get my work done. Calm A system that celebrates focus and precision by making deliberate aesthetic choices. Effortless A system that does not get in the way and helps me to get what I want faster. – It is certainly good to see Microsoft is thoughtful about their new OS, but it remains to be seen if the world really wants a new version of Windows. Source: mspoweruser[dot]com/windows-10x-details-revealed-in-major-leak/ Pictures are Subject to Copyright - Microsoft Corporation. This is only for informational purposes.Microsoft has removed native Mixer streaming from Windows 10
When Microsoft originally purchased Mixer (then, Beam), it very quickly integrated the streaming service directly into Windows 10, allowing users to begin streaming at the touch of a button (or, well, a key combo). Moving forward, that will no longer be the case. Microsoft began working on a sweeping revamp of its Game Bar features for Windows 10, spinning it out to a separate app, and iterating updates based on user feedback. With the most recent update, Microsoft added an FPS counter to games and an achievement overlay. However, it also removed a fairly major feature. Mixer broadcasting direct from Windows 10 via the Game Bar is no longer supported. Instead, Microsoft advises users to opt for a tool like OBS, StreamLabs OBS, or XSplit, which the vast majority of Mixer streamers probably do already anyway. A Microsoft spokesperson provided this comment to Windows Central on the matter. "With continued, great feedback from the community and after careful consideration, we have decided to remove Mixer from Xbox Game Bar to focus on delivering new, more often requested experiences across Mixer, Windows 10 and the Xbox Game Bar. You can broadcast to Mixer from Windows 10 devices using third-party tools such as OBS, Streamlabs, and XSplit and continue to use Xbox Game Bar for screen capture and sharing, controlling your music and audio settings, finding new teammates with Looking for Group (LFG), and chatting with Xbox friends across Xbox console, mobile, and PC – all without leaving your game." Microsoft also quietly pruned the Xbox Tournament features from the OS recently, as well, perhaps as part of a wider effort to cull underused gaming features across the board. Either way, XSplit or OBS provides a far more feature-filled streaming experience than the Xbox Game Bar ever did for Mixer, so it's unlikely very many people were actively using it. Source
