Microsoft fixes Word bug that deleted documents when saving

October 9, 2024 at 12:55PM Microsoft has resolved a bug in Word for Microsoft 365 that deleted documents with filenames containing the # symbol or capitalized extensions. Affected users are advised to restart Office apps. Workarounds include checking the recycle bin and adjusting settings to prevent prompts that caused the issue. **Meeting Takeaways: Microsoft Word … Read more

Multiple flaws in Microsoft macOS apps unpatched despite potential risks

August 19, 2024 at 03:07PM Eight vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s macOS apps pose security risks by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, recording video and sound, and escalating privileges. Microsoft has been reluctant to address the issues, deeming them low risk and insisting that certain applications require the ability to load unsigned libraries. Apple’s security measures … Read more

Microsoft fixes Outlook Desktop crashes when sending emails

December 4, 2023 at 05:05PM Microsoft resolved an issue causing Outlook Desktop crashes for Outlook.com users when sending emails. The fault affected Microsoft 365 users on Outlook build 17029.20028. Users should update to Version 2311 Build 17029.20068. A workaround is to revert to an earlier version using Command Prompt. Other Microsoft 365 issues, like sign-in … Read more

Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook crashes when sending emails

November 28, 2023 at 02:02PM Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for a known issue causing Outlook Desktop to crash when sending emails from Outlook.com accounts. This issue has been confirmed by customer reports on Microsoft’s community website and other social networks. Restarting, repairing, or reinstalling Outlook, as well as creating a fresh Outlook profile, … Read more

Microsoft fixes ‘Something Went Wrong’ Office sign-in errors

November 20, 2023 at 04:23PM Microsoft is addressing sign-in errors and unusable desktop applications in Microsoft 365. The company has released fixes and is investigating the issues. Users are advised to open support tickets and attach logs for faster investigation. Workarounds include using web apps or mobile applications and rebooting devices. Additional guidance is available … Read more

Microsoft 365 users get workaround for ‘Something Went Wrong’ errors

October 27, 2023 at 01:53PM Microsoft has shared a workaround for a known issue in Microsoft 365 that is causing sign-in errors and rendering desktop applications unusable. The issue affects users of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, as well as Microsoft 365 Apps for business and Office apps for iOS and Android. … Read more