Windows 365 disconnects on lock, possible to change timeout?
We enabled the SSO/MFA preview and now when our Windows 365 RDP sessions time out they are booting the user off of the RDP session with the message "Windows Remote Desktop Client - You were disconnected because your session was locked." This is apparently by design because of the ability to use passwordless authentication and the fact the lock screen can't support this. The timeout appears to currently be 15 minutes which is fairly short if the VDI is not your only system you are working in. I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to extend this timeout to 30 or 60 minutes. This timeout does not occur if the SSO option is disabled in the provisioning policy. This is on Windows 365 not Azure VDI so there are no backend RDP server settings to change. Also, if anyone at Microsoft is reading this why does it pop up 2 of the exact same message boxes at the same time for this disconnection message? Kind of annoying.Getting Started with Windows 365 Benefits, Use Cases, and Setup Guide
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Feedback Request: Seamless Context Retention Between Voice and Text Modes in Copilot
בקשת שיפור: שימור הקשר בין מצב קולי לצ'אט כתוב ב־Copilot מאת: מיכאל, MS MVP (ישראל) נושא: שיחה רציפה והקשר נשמר בין קול לכתב תיוגים: Copilot, VoiceChat, ContextRetention, CrossModeSync, AI usability, Excel integration, MS MVP, User Experience, Productivity, Accessibility Feedback Request: Seamless Context Retention Between Voice and Text Modes in Copilot From: Michael, MS MVP (Israel) Topic: Improve continuity and preserve context when switching between voice and text conversations in Copilot Tags: Copilot, VoiceChat, ContextRetention, CrossModeSync, AI usability, Excel integration, MS MVP, User Experience, Productivity, Accessibility Description: Currently, when transitioning between voice and text modes in Copilot, the ongoing conversation context is lost, resulting in a fresh and disconnected session. This poses challenges for users engaged in technical workflows (e.g., Excel functions, coding steps, formula exploration), where discussion begins in voice and requires visual follow-up in text — yet the system fails to remember what was just discussed. Use Case: A user verbally asks for help creating a complex Excel formula. After several minutes of voice dialog, they switch to text mode to view and refine the formula — only to discover that Copilot no longer remembers the earlier voice interaction, forcing redundant explanation and a break in continuity. Suggested Improvements: Enable persistent conversation memory across modes Automatically bring recent voice summary into the next text session Introduce an intelligent switch that allows users to move from voice to text (and back) with full context preserved Support visual rendering (e.g., formulas, graphs) within voice sessions Value to Users: This improvement would dramatically boost workflow efficiency, reduce friction in technical tasks, and allow users to engage naturally — choosing the mode best suited to their needs without sacrificing consistency. תיאור: בעת מעבר בין שיחה קולית לצ'אט כתוב ב־Copilot, לא נשמר ההקשר הקודם. השיחה מתחילה מחדש, דבר שמפריע במיוחד בשיח טכני בו מבקשים תוכן חזותי (למשל נוסחה או קוד) אחרי שדנים בו בקול. מקרה שימוש: המשתמש שואל בקול איך ליצור נוסחה מורכבת באקסל. לאחר שיחה קולית ארוכה, הוא עובר לצ'אט כדי לראות אותה בכתב — אך מגלה ש־Copilot שכח את השיחה הקודמת. צריך לחזור על הכול מחדש. הצעות לשיפור: שימור הקשר מלא במעבר בין קול לכתב סיכום קולי אוטומטי שיופיע בצ'אט כתוב מעבר חכם בין המצבים תוך שמירת רצף אפשרות להציג תוכן טכני גם בשיחה קולית ערך למשתמשים: חוויית שימוש חכמה, טבעית ורציפה ללא הפרעות. מתאים במיוחד למשתמשים טכניים, אנשי מקצוע, תלמידים וכל מי שעובד באופן דינמי ומעמיק. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to explore this idea further. I’d be happy to help. Best regards, (micky) Avidan Michael Microsoft MVP – OFFICE 365 EXCEL Email: email address removed for privacy reasons Relevant tags: Copilot, VoiceChat, ContextRetention, Excel integration, MS MVP, User Experience, Productivity, Accessibility
Cannot Access Windows Hardware Developer Program in Partner Center — How to Sign Drivers in 2025?
Hi all, I'm trying to sign a Windows driver and need access to the Microsoft Windows Hardware Developer Program. **What I'm trying to achieve:** - Sign a driver for Windows using the standard Microsoft hardware signing process. **The issue:** - When I try to register for the Windows Hardware Developer Program, I get a message saying "Hardware Program is already in Active state". - However, when I go to Programs > Settings in Microsoft Partner Center, the Hardware Developer Program is NOT visible/available. - I have Global Admin permissions, and I’ve also tried using an account with Owner permissions — no difference, the Hardware Program is missing from the list. **My question:** - How do I get access to the Windows Hardware Developer Program if it's "Active" but not visible in the Partner Center? - Is there any way to manage or join the Hardware Program in 2025 if it's not listed? - Is there an alternative process for signing Windows drivers now? Any up-to-date guidance for 2025 would be super helpful. Any advice or escalation contacts would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance.In-place upgrade possibility planned for Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Azure Edition ?
There is currently no official ISO for Windows Server Datacenter: Azure Edition that supports setup.exe /auto upgrade for in-place upgrades. Azure Update Manager does not support OS version upgrades for Azure Edition through optional features. Is anyone aware of a supported workaround?How Are You Using Microsoft Copilot to Boost Productivity? [Let’s Share Use Cases + Tips]
Hi Microsoft Community! As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, I’ve been actively exploring Microsoft Copilot in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook — and I must say, it’s revolutionizing how we approach daily tasks. For those new to Copilot, it’s an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 that helps you write, summarize, analyze, automate, and create — all using natural language. Think of it as your intelligent digital teammate. Practical Use Cases I’ve Personally Found Valuable: In Excel: - Analyze sales data for monthly trends - Create a pivot table summarizing department-wise bonuses - Highlight outliers in expense data It auto-generates charts, formulas, and summaries without needing technical know-how. In Word: - Generate reports or proposals from short prompts - Summarize long documents or meeting notes in seconds - Rewrite text in a more formal, concise, or persuasive tone In PowerPoint: - Turn an outline into a visually formatted presentation - Auto-generate slide content from Word documents or meeting notes - Adjust tone and theme to match your audience In Outlook: - Write quick, professional replies - Summarize long email threads - Set follow-up reminders and meeting notes automatically Tips to Get the Most Out of Copilot: - Be specific in your prompts. Instead of saying “analyze this data,” try: “Create a chart showing profit growth over the last 6 months, categorized by region.” - Start with small tasks and build trust. Use it to clean up writing, summarize a paragraph, or build a to-do list. - Always review Copilot’s output — it’s powerful, but human oversight is still key for context and accuracy. Let’s Learn Together! I’d love to hear from the community: - How are you using Microsoft Copilot in your workflow? - What features have saved you the most time? - What challenges have you faced in adoption or training others? Let’s share real-world stories, best practices, and creative ways we use this powerful AI tool. Looking forward to your responses! — Raj Singh, Microsoft Certified TrainerCopilot Chat in Office Tools
Hit of the press! Copilot Chat will start to be published in the Office Apps. Copilot Chat will still have no access to Graph. admins can pin it for all users to have a nice experience. have a look on my announcement https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andre-thiemann-bb888646_microsoft365copilot-copilotchat-microsoft365-activity-7341100014070378498-xhxE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAm9dzwB9gBW8cfBuj0IBk3MpR03ArNpnaY
Copilot sidebar in Edge "unable to connect to the service"
Hello Everyone, We are having intermittent issues with the Copilot sidebar in Edge. It works sometimes, and other times we get an error that says "We're sorry but we're unable to connect to the service at this time." It has a refresh button which doesn't help. What's weird, is that we have Copilot licenses enabled for our users and going to https://bing.com/chat works fine in all cases (and shows the user signed in and "protected" as expected). Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions to fix this issue? BrianWindows Server on ARM64 (Insider Previews)
When will there be a preview build of Windows Server on ARM? There is demand for it from developers, and devops personal as well. It is known that it already partial exists due to the article on Azure Host OS. Azure Host OS – Cloud Host - Microsoft Community Hub Please release this so we can test it against our code.
