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Inbox / Private messages broken on my profile
Hi, I'm trying to get informations regarding a case I opened 2 months ago and they are sent through private messages I can't open. I see that I have 97 unread messages but when I click on the icon, it just open the Inbox, try to load something for a while then just give up, leaving me there. Before someone tries to tell me that this is a cookie or cache issue, it is happening on several browsers, using normal or InPrivate session and on multiple computers so the problem is not there. After searching, it seems that I'm not the only one having this issue. Could someone have a look at it so I can reply to the people from Microsoft asking me informations in PM and not forcing me to ping them on LinkedIn? Kr, GéraldRequest for Access to MOC PowerPoint Files
Dear Microsoft Learning Support Team, My name is Yongshik Lee, a valid Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Email: email address removed for privacy reasons I have been teaching at Microsoft Certified Training Centers since 1999. Recently, I have been unable to download the MOC PowerPoint (PPT) files, which I used to access for my training sessions. Could you please let me know where I should go to download these materials? If any permissions are required, I would appreciate it if you could grant me access. I would greatly appreciate your prompt assistance with this matter. Best regards, Yongshik LeeAWS vs Azure
When deciding between AWS and Azure, it ultimately comes down to your business's specific needs. AWS stands out with its extensive range of services and remarkable scalability, making it ideal for companies that require flexibility and rapid growth. Conversely, Azure is an excellent choice if you're already utilizing Microsoft products like Office 365 and Windows Server. Its hybrid cloud features are also a significant advantage for businesses looking to seamlessly integrate their on-premises systems with the cloud. Deciding between AWS and Azure usually depends on your unique business needs. If you require a wide array of services and excellent scalability, AWS could be the ideal choice. On the other hand, if you prioritize robust cloud management services and seamless integration with enterprise tools such as Active Directory, Azure might be more suitable. Which platform does your business utilize, and what were the key factors that guided your decision? Check out my blog here
Inability to use Macro on Excel
Dear all, I am trying to unlock the use of macros in Excel, but I am unable to do so from the sections within the "Trust Center." I would need assistance in using them. I have contacted support, but they were unable to help me. Would you kindly be able to assist? Thanks in advance,
SCOM Linux Parameter for Expression/Alert Description
Hi, I would like to know if there is a way to get more information from //*[local-name()="StdOut"] parameter. I know that it can be used in this way in Expression and $Data/Context///*[local-name()="StdOut"]$ in Alert. But I would like to forward little bit more info into Alert and Expression itself. For example got script which returns two values Uptime and LastBoot. And I would like to build the Expression based on Uptime and provide LastBoot into Alert description. I wonder if this is even possible in SCOM. Script itself : #!/bin/bash # Get uptime in seconds uptime_seconds=$(cat /proc/uptime | cut -d'.' -f1) # Get last boot time last_boot=$(who -b | awk '{print $3, $4}') # Output in the required format echo "Uptime : $uptime_seconds" echo "LastBoot : $last_boot" So I tried with //*[local-name()="StdOut"][contains(., "last_boot")]/text() $Data/Context///*[local-name()="StdOut"][contains(., "last_boot")]/text()$ But it doesn't work.Different Locations for Publishing retention labels
Could you please provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the rationale behind maintaining separate locations for classic and modern SharePoint sites when deploying retention labels? Specifically, I am interested in understanding the architectural, functional, and compliance-related factors that necessitate this distinction. Additionally, if there are any official documentation or best practices that elaborate on this topic, I would appreciate it if you could direct me to those resources.My account is hacked and compromised
My Microsoft account was hacked into. They changed my password and sent out all kinds of spam. They took over all my accounts, including banking, that were connected to my hotmail email. They changed the email on the account and even enabled a two step verification with their contact info. I'm still fighting to get back all of my accounts that are connected to my hotmail.com email. Because of all the spam they sent, my Microsoft account is now also locked. I've tried multiple times in sending the account verification form but because they have set up a two step verification, the form sends me the automatic reply notification that the form does not work for my account. I had to create this new Microsoft account just to try and get help from Microsoft. It has been a never-ending loop of sending the account verification form and having it get kicked back. Also been in a never-ending loop on the support page trying to request assistance but it just leads me to sending an account verification form. I NEED my hotmail.com email back. It still has so much information that I need to get all my bank, shopping, personal, etc. accounts back not to mention all the sentimental emails and photos that are in there back from when I first created the account. It was my first email ever and I need to get it back. Please, what can I do?? How can I get a hold of an actual person at Microsoft that can help me with this?
No Internet After BSOD + Windows Firewall & Services Won’t Start
Hello, I'm experiencing critical issues with my Windows system after a sudden BSOD crash. My main issue is that I cannot connect to the internet, even though my LAN connection is detected. Additionally, Windows Defender Firewall and multiple services are not starting, preventing me from troubleshooting effectively. Issue Summary: Lost internet access after BSOD → The LAN connection is detected but stuck on "Identifying..." Windows Defender Firewall won’t start → Error when trying to restore/restart settings. Windows services related to the firewall won’t start → Base Filtering Engine (BFE) and other dependencies won’t start, possibly due to registry issues. Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service won’t start manually. sfc /scannow shows no integrity violations. netsh advfirewall reset fails with "An error occurred while attempting to contact Windows Defender Firewall..." Events Leading to the Issue: Playing a Roblox game. BSOD occurred out of nowhere. System rebooted, but no internet (LAN connection detected but doesn’t fully identify the network). Windows Defender Firewall error: "Microsoft Defender Firewall is using settings that may make your device unsafe." Clicking "Restore settings" does nothing. Manually starting Firewall services results in errors. Troubleshooting Attempts So Far: ✅Checked BIOS (Gigabyte B560M Gaming HD, BIOS vF10): OnBoard LAN Controller is enabled. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller is present. Tried enabling Network Stack but still no internet. ✅ Ran network troubleshooting commands: sfc /scannow → No integrity violations. netsh winsock reset & netsh int ip reset → No effect. netsh advfirewall reset → Fails with an error. ✅ Checked services: Windows Defender Firewall service won’t start. Base Filtering Engine (BFE) won’t start (Access Denied). Manually adding "Everyone" to BFE registry didn’t help. ✅ Took the PC to a technician: LAN port hardware is not the issue. Technician suggested a full system reformat, but I want to avoid this as I have important files. What I Need Help With: How can I restore my network connection without resetting Windows? How do I fix Windows Defender Firewall and dependent services (BFE, WDF) when they won’t start? Could this be a corrupt Windows registry issue, and if so, how can I fix it? Are there any advanced troubleshooting steps I can try before resorting to a full system reset? Any help or insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance. 🙏Unable to Upload More Than 3 Files onto OneDrive Personal Vault
Hi Since early January 2025 (once I have unsubscribed from Co-Pilot feature), I have not been able to upload more than 3 files onto OneDrive Personal Vault. on the Web Browser, it was showing me that there was insufficient space - this made no sense as I still have 700GB+ of free space on the Mobile App, it was showing that I could only upload 3 files to Personal Vault - this made no sense either as I should be allowed to upload more than 3 files to my Personal Vault with Microsoft 365 Personal Classic.
can not paste to publisher from ms word
Friends , I have MS Word 2021 and MS OFFICE 2015 simultaneously working on my laptop. for the last few days I can not copy and paste to publisher from MS Word. FROM NOTEPAD TO PUBLISHER IT CAN BE DONE/ WE CALLED HELP. THEY COULD NOT SOLVE IT AND REFERRED US TO TECH COMMUNITYWhat’s New in the MTC? September 2023 – Community Ranks
Our Mission at the MTC is to provide a community Microsoft users can get the latest news, ask questions, learn new skills, and connect with peers and Microsoft experts from around the world. This month, we are rolling out a new ranking system designed to recognize users’ contributions to the community and add a little more ‘Microsoft’ to the MTC. What are the Community Ranks? We now have two ranking ladders to recognize both types of our tech community members. We have our Contributors Ranks for those who come to the MTC to interact and ask/answer questions in our forums, blogs, and events. Some of you Microsoft gamers may notice the subtle nod 😉 Contributor Ranks Onyx Contributor Titanium Contributor Diamond Contributor Platinum Contributor Gold Contributor Silver Contributor Bronze Contributor Steel Contributor Iron Contributor Brass Contributor Copper Contributor And for our members who come to the MTC to catch up on news and learn something new from the blogs, we have our Reader Ranks! These are replacing our Visitor/Member ranks, and once you start posting in the MTC, you will move into the Contributor Ranks. Reader Ranks Senior Reader Prolific Reader Regular Reader Frequent Reader Casual Reader Occasional Reader New Reader (Please note that these rankings are intended for fun and are not a measure of MTC’ers technical competence.) What goes into the Community Ranks? When you become a member of the MTC, you start climbing the ranking ladder, starting as a New Reader. As you contribute more and more to the community, you will start to climb the rank ladder. Here are some of the key ingredients that go into our ranking recipe (*These points are awarded each time an activity is completed): Viewing messages (0.25 points) Commenting on blogs, ideas, and TKB articles (1 point) Creating new discussion topics (1 point) Replying to forum discussions (2 points) Giving (2 points) and receiving Kudos (4 points) Contributing Ideas (5 points) Authoring blog articles (10 points) Publishing Knowledge Base articles (10 points) Getting your replies marked as a solution (15 points) Simply put, the more you engage and interact with the MTC, the more points you earn and the higher your community ranking will be! If you have any questions on these new rankings or you’d like to share feedback with the Tech Community Team, let us know in the comments below.
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