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Moving from Defender managed through ConfigMgr to MDE but keeping the ConfigMgr client installed

Hello, We currently have our servers (2016/2019/2022/2025) managed through ConfigMgr. We would like move from Defender manager through ConfigMgr to Defender managed through MDE but at the same time we would like to keep the ConfigMgr client installed…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-03T09:45:06.56+00:00
MarcVanderhaegen 306 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-04T04:04:38.08+00:00
MarcVanderhaegen 306 Reputation points
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Hacked account

I have been trying to edit my account information because I can't get into the Minecraft launcher. My password and email were changed, and I have to wait a month. Is there anything I can do?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
asked 2026-09-04T03:09:39.6+00:00
Aletia Xerri 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Sentinel stuck in redirect loop to SIEM workspaces in Defender portal

Hello Microsoft Team, I am experiencing an issue with Microsoft Sentinel in the Microsoft Defender portal on a newly created Azure Free Trial tenant. I can successfully sign in to Azure Portal, Microsoft Defender portal and Microsoft 365 Admin Center.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
asked 2026-08-19T04:51:19.2633333+00:00
Manivel K 15 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-04T02:52:17.57+00:00
David Swan 0 Reputation points
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How can a Tenant admin programmatically enumerate exact permissions requested by a newly created multitenant service principal before consent?

I’m trying to understand the exact Microsoft Entra / Microsoft Graph object model for reviewing permissions on an external multitenant application before granting tenant-wide admin consent. Scenario: Tenant A is the publisher/home tenant. Tenant A…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-09-04T00:15:07.1666667+00:00
Raghav Thapa 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-04T02:17:28.5133333+00:00
Raghav Thapa 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Sentinel: Loading Data Issues in Defender Portal — Ongoing Investigation

Problem description I am experiencing issues accessing Microsoft Sentinel features through the Defender portal. Since September 3, 2026, all Sentinel features such as Content Hub, Analytics, Automation, Logs, and Hunting immediately redirect back to the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
asked 2026-09-04T01:26:00.0266667+00:00
kristich-5860 0 Reputation points
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How to get into authenticator

I recently purchased a new cell phone and transferred over my authenticator information from the previous phone. The authenticator is not showing me any of the passcode numbers, and I'm not able to log in unless I have the passcode numbers to update my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-04T00:25:02.0566667+00:00
design email 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Entra External ID – Authentication and MFA guidance

Hi All, We are evaluating Microsoft Entra External ID as the identity provider for our existing customer-facing web application, and need guidance on the supported MFA methods for local (email + password) users, specifically whether the Microsoft…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-08-27T15:21:11.6866667+00:00
Mamatha A 26 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T22:20:19.1566667+00:00
RoryB 705 Reputation points
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Unable to delete tenant – blocked by Microsoft first-party enterprise apps ("Specified App Principal ID is Microsoft Internal")

Hello, I am trying to permanently delete my Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) tenant and am unable to complete it. Tenant ID: 20c3ef89-c150-xxxx-a85d-40c4fb2bf393 My role: Global Administrator In the Entra admin center → Manage tenants, all initial readiness…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-03T04:03:33.62+00:00
Jason 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T21:52:59.1666667+00:00
Intikhab Alam 5 Reputation points
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Migrating an existing domain user profile to an Entra ID user profile when moving from Hybrid Join to Entra Join

I work in IT and we currently have a hybrid environment where users sign in to their Windows workstations using their on-premises Active Directory domain accounts. Those accounts are synchronized to Microsoft Entra ID and are also used as the users'…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-03T19:25:33.1333333+00:00
Dante Martino 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T20:51:02.8233333+00:00
Marcin Policht 105.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Got a new phone, how can I transfer all of the accounts from the old phone Authenticator?

I have several accounts set up for 2 factor authentication, on my old phone. Trying to get Authenticator on the new phone. It let me log in, but all of those accounts I already had set up on the old phone, aren't there. My backup is in OneDrive and I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-03T20:40:46.93+00:00
SemperMarine 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-03T20:46:46.2+00:00
SemperMarine 0 Reputation points
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New phone, can't access Authenticator

I bought a new phone and wasn't aware I needed ti backup authenticator. Now apparently authenticator is linked to my old phone to which I have no access. This is a personal account. How can I fix it?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-03T16:51:08.1733333+00:00
María Amador Osuna 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T18:59:13.0533333+00:00
Bence Weiszmann 1,390 Reputation points
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Sole Global Administrator locked out by MFA: Microsoft and GoDaddy referring me to each other

I am the sole Global Administrator of my Microsoft 365 tenant. I know the password, but the only MFA methods available are Microsoft Authenticator approval or an Authenticator verification code. The old Authenticator registration is no longer accessible,…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-02T04:01:24.22+00:00
Kody Kildea 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T18:31:46.97+00:00
Kody Kildea 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator app

Hi. I am trying to log into the authenticator app and it is trying to confirm its me via the authenticator app. Need help asap

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-03T18:04:26.1933333+00:00
Zétény Gábor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T18:04:39.6633333+00:00

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Windows August Security Update KB5121003 not being offered through Windows update

I have noticed an issue in our estate of roughly 400 Windows 11 laptops, that the monthly security update KB5121003 is not being offered for download. It only exists on around 9 devices that had the update installed directly from the catalogue. Our…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Other
asked 2026-09-03T17:38:25.8333333+00:00
LawrenceHeard-8029 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T17:38:52.86+00:00

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Global Admin getting "Insufficient Privileges" on guest invitation after bulk invite (Free Tier)

Hi team, I am a Global Administrator on a free Microsoft Entra ID tenant. I recently attempted a bulk invitation of 11 external users for a legitimate business project. Immediately after, our directory-wide ability to invite guest users was completely…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-08-26T22:07:13.4233333+00:00
Veeresha 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T17:34:50.1766667+00:00
Abdul Waqas 265 Reputation points
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YC / Microsoft for Startups $10,000 Azure credits approved, but Azure Portal fails with AADSTS50020 / AADSTS16000

Hi Microsoft team, I was approved for $10,000 in Azure credits through the Y Combinator Startup School / Microsoft for Startups offer. I am signing in using the same personal Microsoft Account (MSA) that I used for the YC / Microsoft for Startups…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-03T17:29:33.8933333+00:00
Sahil Dhull 0 Reputation points
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Microfost Authenticator does not sent prompts to open an email.

Authenticator does not send prompts to open a file sent by email. It only sent me 8-digit TOTP codes instead of 6-digit codes to open the file. I found a workaround to get 6 code, but it will not accept this 6-digit code. I still cann ot open my files!…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-03T17:25:12+00:00
Radhika NATHWANI 0 Reputation points
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how to update all user pronouns in their Microsoft Profile via powershell

We want to update individual user pronouns in their Microsoft Profile via powershell or mgGraph so they follow corporate format

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-03T15:23:20.6033333+00:00
Sharon Palagain 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-03T17:10:27.69+00:00
Marcin Policht 105.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Defender for Storage emits Microsoft.Security.MalwareScanningResult with undocumented dataVersion: "1.1"

We are implementing Microsoft Defender for Storage on-upload malware scanning with scan results delivered through Event Grid to an Entra-authenticated webhook. The integration is working through authentication: genuine…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
asked 2026-09-03T16:57:30.1833333+00:00
Stuart McAllister 0 Reputation points
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How to fix this issue?

I tried all idea I had but I am not able to fix this issue. I already tried Powershell, command and Securityhealthsetup.exe

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-03T16:51:41.8+00:00
Shyam Bishwokarma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T16:52:02.14+00:00

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