Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN

June 12, 2024 at 11:08AM Microsoft has deprecated its DirectAccess remote access solution and recommends companies to transition to ‘Always On VPN’ for increased security and ongoing support. Always On VPN, introduced as a successor to DirectAccess, supports modern VPN protocols and is more flexible, requiring users to plan and execute a migration to avoid … Read more

Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook encrypted email reply issues

May 16, 2024 at 01:31PM Microsoft has provided a temporary fix for a known issue preventing Microsoft 365 customers from replying to encrypted emails using the Outlook Desktop client. The issue affects customers on Current Channel Version 2402 and higher. A workaround suggests using new Outlook or Outlook Web Access temporarily. Additionally, reverting to the … Read more

Microsoft won’t fix Windows 0x80070643 errors, manual fix required

May 2, 2024 at 10:11AM Microsoft confirmed it won’t provide an automated fix for the 0x80070643 error caused by recent Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates. The updates were meant to fix a BitLocker vulnerability but mistakenly display an ‘ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE’ message. Users are instructed to manually resize the WinRE partition by 250 MB to accommodate the … Read more

Recent Windows updates break Microsoft Connected Cache delivery

April 5, 2024 at 06:33PM Microsoft has reported that recent Windows 10 updates are causing issues with Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks. This problem affects systems running Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2 configured to find MCC endpoints using DHCP Option 235. Microsoft is working on a solution, and temporary workarounds are … Read more

Microsoft fixes Windows Sysprep issue behind 0x80073cf2 errors

April 5, 2024 at 01:40PM Microsoft has resolved the 0x80073cf2 error issue that affected Windows 10, version 22H2 systems when using the Sysprep tool after November updates. Admins can install the optional KB5035941 preview cumulative update to fix the problem. Alternatively, a temporary fix involving a PowerShell command to remove the Microsoft Edge package is … Read more

Microsoft warns Gmail blocks some Outlook email as spam, shares fix

April 2, 2024 at 06:16PM Some Outlook.com users are facing issues with emails being blocked and marked as spam when sending to Gmail accounts. This affects users with Outlook.com country domains, leading to suspicious message alerts from Gmail. Microsoft advises impacted users to add an Outlook.com alias to address this issue. Google suggests reviewing new … Read more

Microsoft says Windows 10 21H2 support is ending in June

March 11, 2024 at 05:00PM Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 21H2 in June 2024, including Enterprise, Education, and IoT editions. Users are encouraged to update to the latest Windows 10 version or transition to Windows 11 to avoid security vulnerabilities. The Windows 10 2022 Update is rolling out, with automatic installation for eligible … Read more

Windows 11 KB5034848 preview update adds USB 80Gbps support

February 29, 2024 at 02:07PM Microsoft has released the optional KB5034848 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, providing new features and fixes, including USB 80Gbps and changes to gaming installations and printer alignment. This update lets users test upcoming features and fixes prior to their official release. It can be installed manually … Read more

Microsoft fixes connection issue affecting Outlook email apps

February 1, 2024 at 02:55PM Microsoft addressed a known issue causing connection failures for desktop and mobile email clients with Outlook.com accounts. They released service changes on January 31, 2024, addressing the authentication problem. Users experiencing sign-in problems reported issues on Microsoft’s community platforms. Additionally, Microsoft has resolved other past issues with Outlook.com, including client … Read more