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Let’s check the fix to MS Access Error can’t complete the output operation after applying July 2022 Office Patch. Microsoft confirmed the bug in Office 365 Access application after installing July. The July 2022 Office patches (KB5002121, etc.) break MS Access runtime applications. This was reported on July 14, 2022, in the Microsoft Answers forum. […]

Microsoft says the duplicate Copies of USB Printers Installed Printing Issues after July Cumulative updates. This issue causes printing to fail on previously connected USB printers. As per Microsoft, they received reports of issues affecting some printing devices following the installation of Windows updates released June 28 (KB5014666) and later. This means the issue might […]

Let’s get more details on Windows 11 group policy to allow administrator account lockout. This security setting determines whether the builtin Administrator account is subject to the account lockout policy. Microsoft introduced the new group policy into Windows 11 insider build. The next question everyone is going to ask is whether this is going to […]

It’s the end of the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel era. Microsoft has announced the retirement of the Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel. The Windows server SAC product will no longer receive security updates after 9th August 2022. The only supported Server OS release channel for now onwards is Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). Is this kind of […]

Microsoft has fixed PowerShell DSC Encrypted PSCredential property Issue with June 2022 cumulative update. This PSCredential property issue impacts you if password encryption is in use. This issue is already fixed with the latest CU. Desired State Configuration (aka DSC) is a management platform in PowerShell that enables administrators to manage IT and development infrastructure […]

Is Windows Client OS Release Cycle getting changed again from 1 Year to 3 Years? No. It’s still 1 feature update per year and a new OS version release every 3-4 years. Let’s also discuss Changes to Windows Client OS Release Cycle and Moment Feature Drop Control. However, the major OS version change (Windows 12, […]

When using Smart Card Authentication, you might see Print and Scan Failures after Aug 9th Patch Updates on Domain Controllers. This is mainly because the Printer or Scanner vendors are not compliant with the RFC 4556 specification. Microsoft released July cumulative updates on 12th July, and this comes with many security fixes and feature improvements. […]

Let’s learn how to Block Internet Macros for Office Applications using Intune Settings Catalog or Group Policy. Microsoft made changes in the default behavior of Internet Macros for Office Applications. In February 2022, Microsoft announced that they block internet macros by default for office applications. They reverted the changes on the 8th of July 2022, […]

July patch Tuesday comes with 1 Zero-Day vulnerability. Microsoft released Windows 10 KB5015807 & Windows 11 KB5015814 on July 2022 Patch Tuesday. Let’s check the details of the July 2022 Patch Tuesday. The two biggest fixes with the July 2022 patch Tuesday for Windows 10/11 are WiFi Hotspot and Snip & Sketch app issues with […]

Intune delete action no long retire iOS and Android Devices and delete the company data. Microsoft recently updated the documentation to include this change with iOS and Android devices. So it’s time to make slight changes in your Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document for iOS and Android devices life cycle management. You can’t just delete […]

Sync Issue between Intune and Log Analytics Fixed? It seems there is a data flow issue between Diagnostics Settings and Log Analytics. Let’s check the sync issue between Intune Diagnostics Settings and Log Analytics. There are reports that after Intune 2206 service release, the sync between IntuneDiagnostics Settings and Log Analytics stopped working. I have […]

Key Takeaways Microsoft provides generic product keys for Windows 11 to help users install or test different editions, such as Home or Pro. These keys, like VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T for Pro or YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7 for Home, are not activation keys. They only allow you to complete the installation or upgrade process, but they do not permanently activate Windows. […]

Intune Report for AAD Joined Vs Hybrid AAD Joined Devices using KQL Query is the topic for today. You need to enable Intune diagnostics settings to get the details of Azure AD joined Vs Hybrid AAD joined devices. You can use the KQL query method to get a quick overview of Azure AD joined devices […]

Let’s check the CMPivot query for SCCM Bitlocker Management event logs. The SCCM CMPivot architecture is based on fast channel notification. This helps to get the reports back quickly from the Online Clients. In this post, find the easiest method to centrally monitor the MBAM event logs using SCCM. The SCCM (ConfigMgr) Bitlocker management provides […]

This time around 2022-2023 Microsoft MVP Award comes with Double Dhamaka 🤣 Why double dhamaka? Hold your horses! This is the 8th Microsoft MVP award for me. I received my first Microsoft MVP award in 2015. So this is the 9th year running! Thank you all for the support and motivation along the entire journey. Microsoft […]

Let’s SCCM Delta download is enabled ignoring the client policy. The client is always listening to port 8005. I have noticed a lot of chatter on this Delta Download topic after SCCM 2203 upgrade. As per Sean Pierce, After updating to 2203, we noticed that our clients were ignoring client policy – specifically, software updates. […]

Let’s check SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries in this post. CMPivot allows you to quickly assess the state of devices in your environment and take action. Fast channel architecture changed the entire behavior of SCCM. Now it’s not at all a slow-moving server(SMS). You can make it run as fast as you can. The […]

Key Takeaways Here, we are discussing Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks. According to the latest news coming that After March 31, 2026, any newly created Virtual Network (VNet) will no longer have automatic access to the internet. This update was highlighted by Christiaan Brinkhoff on his social media platform. Microsoft […]

Let’s discuss how to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy. Intune system settings let users manage device features by creating configuration profiles. These profiles control how devices act and ensure they follow company rules. The Disable Device Delete policy in System settings controls if the delete diagnostic […]

Let’s discuss the AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate. This exam is designed for professionals working with Azure security services and solutions. It validates a candidate’s expertise in managing Azure security controls, identity management, and securing data, applications, and networks in Azure environments. This certification is ideal for security engineers […]

Let’s explore the 3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel. Excel arranges data in a grid with numbered rows and lettered columns. This lets users easily perform calculations and other tasks using formulas and functions. In this article, I will explain how to delete every other row in Excel. There are three […]

This blog post explains Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog. DDM makes it easier to handle updates. Devices can now automatically manage updates based on set policies. This reduces interruptions for users and improves their overall experience. Through macOS Settings, IT administrators can control the macOS versions in their organization, […]

Let’s discuss Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions Based on Your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2. Microsoft extended the default validity of the Entra Refresh token to 90 days. Before the recent update, the validity of tokens was typically 14-90 days, depending on the configuration. Refresh tokens themselves do not require a specific […]

Microsoft rolled out a New Office ADMX Template Version: 5469.1000 for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Project and Visio. This post shows how to import the ADMX template to Intune. The administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office have been significantly updated. IT administrators use the Administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office to manage and […]

Key Takeaways The updated Windows device sync experience in the Microsoft Intune admin center helps you provide live sync progress. It gives admins better visibility into every stage of the synchronisation process. Instead of waiting without feedback, admins can monitor each step in real time. It makes it easier to confirm that the sync is […]

Let’s discuss the Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions. Desktop Admins are the real heroes of the IT world because they are real people who interact with end users. They help users resolve various issues in the cyber world. They are technology problem resolvers responsible for establishing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware […]

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Intune has received a new update that expands firmware management capabilities for Samsung Galaxy devices through Firmware Versionsintegration. This enhancement gives IT administrators more control over firmware and operating system updates, helping them […]

Hi, there today with a new topic Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As we all know that Edge browser is one of the significant browsers that uses in many organizations. With the help of MS365, they are providing a list of policies for oragnizations. So we […]