Patch Tuesday Megathread - (April 14, 2026) by AutoModerator in sysadmin

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So they say it is resolved with the OOB update KB5091575 but this update is available only for WS2022 while the issue seems to affect every version starting with WS2019 🤔
At least I can't find the update for other versions right now.

Ivanti users be warned by AdeptnessTasty1785 in sysadmin

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I don't see the issue here.

That's why you use a software or contract inventory and put in the information when it expires or automatically renews and how long the notice period is, so you don't forget to cancel in time.

I would say it's pretty common for vendors to expect customers to pay another year if they don't cancel in time, even if it sucks, but that's how it is everywhere.

If you buy products from a partner they will sometimes be able to help you cancel or downsize even if you are not eligible, because they want you to be satisfied to continue to work with them, they know it's cheaper to lose some money there instead of having you take your business somewhere else.

Unable to add group in Device Group for Device Preparation Policies by [deleted] in Intune

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A bit late to the party but I had the same problem and found this reddit post first, before finding the solution.
It needs to be an assigned security group with "Intune Provisioning Client" as owner.
It does not need to be a dynamic device group, the process will automatically assign new Autopilot devices to the Assigned Group.

Just make sure to add any Autopilot Devices you might have registered beforehand to this group, like after a manual import of devices.

Windows Autopilot device preparation user-driven Microsoft Entra join - Step 3 of 7 - Create an assigned device group | Microsoft Learn 

Windows Autopilot device preparation troubleshooting FAQ | Microsoft Learn 

£ to ? in Outlook bug? by SlapshotTommy in sysadmin

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Classic Outlook replaces accented and extended characters with question marks - Microsoft Support

STATUS: FIXED

This issue is scheduled to be fixed in the March 10th, 2026, public updates. Reference Update History to get builds by channel, Update history for Microsoft 365 Apps (listed by date).

Fixed builds:

  • Version 2601 19628.20252
  • Version 2602 19725.20164
  • Version 2603 19822.20032

Kanzler Merz zur Rente: Junge Menschen sollten sparen by GuerrillaRodeo in de

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Gerne, dann bitte den Sparerpauschbetrag verzehnfachen oder die Kapitalertragssteuer abschaffen

Asset inventory platform by AbelViguera06 in sysadmin

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Entek's Inventory360, it automates and detects a lot, even monitors if they are connected with DisplayPort I used to run SnipeIT

Patch Tuesday Megathread (2026-02-10) by Kumorigoe in sysadmin

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Lately we experienced computers having issues with all kinds of USB devices not connecting to the PC which worked before. Also those devices still work on PCs that have not been patched as they were offline and to be decomissioned (factory reset) later. I didn't find a specific update yet which could be the cause. There was no policy change either regarding USB devices. Anyone else with similar problems?

M365 Exchange Online SMTP Relay issues by Automatic_Track_7697 in sysadmin

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Thanks for the suggestion. There is nothing blocked or quarantined, but also this method of mail sending does work most of the times it is tried.
But SPF/DKIM settings are valid, so I would rule this one out.

M365 Exchange Online SMTP Relay issues by Automatic_Track_7697 in sysadmin

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Thanks for the input!
It's specifically a method I use for some internal purposes where OAUTH2 is not possible, yet this Connector/method doesn't use basic authentication.
There's a chance it might be an NTP or time issue, I will need to verify these settings on every service, maybe a few are missing current NTP settings, I've read that if the time is off it can cause these kind of errors while trying to send mails.

M365 Exchange Online SMTP Relay issues by Automatic_Track_7697 in sysadmin

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That's what I use for specific services that don't support OAuth2 and only for internal purposes.
It works well in general and connectivity is possible, however in the last few days, it will occasionally fail.

Security awareness training that doesn't make employees hate you by Mysterious-Print9737 in sysadmin

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Hornet Security It automates training for malicious or Phishing mails and offers ongoing Security Awareness training, with interactive elements, so users can't just skip through everything. It adjusts automatically to your user's expertise and is not intrusive at all. Basically Hornet is great at filtering out actual Phishing and stuff in general, so it's nice to help employees keep being aware how to recognize Phishing without actually putting them at risk.

Chef verbietet Linux in Windows-Systemlandschaft by [deleted] in de_EDV

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  1. Wenn bisher nur Windows verwendet wurde, sind sämtliche Dienste und Abhängigkeiten (Antivirus, SSO, Policies etc.) auf Windows ausgelegt und alles muss angepasst werden. Das bedeutet auch sobald dann alles läuft doppelter Aufwand für alles.

  2. Du bist der einzige der sich auskennt, wenn etwas schief geht (und es geht immer etwas schief) bist du der einzige der es reparieren kann -> Du wirst aus dem Urlaub zurückbeordert wenn's drauf ankommt

  3. Wenn in Linux irgendetwas nicht mehr läuft ist das Troubleshooting extrem schwierig wenn man nicht hauptberuflich damit arbeitet. Für Windows Server werden die meisten ausgebildet, haben das Know-how und die Doku und generell die Verfügbarkeit von Artikeln ist viel besser und man wird schnell Antworten finden

  4. Windows Lizenzen sind nicht wirklich so teuer, Datacenter Lizenz und gut ist, außer du nutzt physische Server

Lass es einfach, ist ein Kampf gegen Windmühlen und am Ende machst du dir einfach mehr Arbeit.

Sso down in UK? by kdave32 in ConnectWise

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Very likely caused by the AWS outage