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How to create an agentUser?

My client app is obtaining a token which includes the AgentIdUser.ReadWrite.IdentityParentedBy role. Yet, POST https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/users/microsoft.graph.agentUser returns 'Insufficient privileges to complete the operation'. Why? Complete…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-20T20:27:02.86+00:00
Marius Rochon 21 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T23:30:22.5066667+00:00
Marius Rochon 21 Reputation points
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Unable to access my Hotmail account

Unable to access my Hotmail account (associated with Facebook) for 72 hours now. Unable to create new password(s) and MS says I have made "too many attempts". I need this email account. Please help. I do have another hotmail account that is…

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Microsoft Security

A suite of security solutions designed to protect identities, devices, and data across organizations. Including Intune, Entra, Authenticator, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Defender, and more, it offers advanced threat protection, compliance management, and secure access to resources.

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asked 2026-09-20T21:27:52.2033333+00:00
QueeneBeane 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T23:16:31.23+00:00
AlfredoAlbaAmeriCareUAE-1824 0 Reputation points
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how to fix the error - Error code: AADSTS5000224 Error message: AADSTS5000224: The tenant you are trying to access has been deauthenticated and is no longer available.

Unable to login to azure portal. learning purposes.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2025-12-08T06:08:33.2033333+00:00
Aparna B 15 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T19:42:17.3866667+00:00
Mario Lozano 0 Reputation points
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I am having issues with the authenticator app

Hello I have an email issued by my university and when I try to sign-in to Outlook on my phone, it asks me to use the authenticator app which itself then asks me to use the authenticator app. From the different forum questions I managed to find, it…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-20T13:56:24.1+00:00
Alexovič Erik 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T18:31:30.22+00:00
Piterson Saint Fleur 0 Reputation points
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can't add Authenticator

Can't add Authenticator to my new cell phone, because it wants me to use Authenticator to authenticate, which I can't do because it is not installe.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-20T16:21:10.63+00:00
Tim Steinwand 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T16:21:25.8533333+00:00

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Unable to login to Microsoft Azure account using personal gmail account

I am not able to login to Microsoft Azure account using personal gmail account. On 4th step Verify the pairing was successful by entering a code below. Getting error That code didn't work. Check the code and try again. I do not have Microsoft…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-12T19:36:22.2166667+00:00
Danu, Satyendra 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T16:00:42.4966667+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 13,616 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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Graph API /createImportSession request

Hi All, I use Graph API /createImportSession request and then the returned "importUrl" to replace EWS functionality <m:UploadItems>. It works for messages and contacts but not for events. I.e. I can read events with /exportItems but can't…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-09-15T13:16:31.1633333+00:00
val19680507 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2026-09-20T13:54:07.7833333+00:00
val19680507 1 Reputation point
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Azure for Students previously activated, but portal now fails with AADSTS16000 and no directories found

Hello, I previously activated Azure for Students using my personal Microsoft account, with my NMBU university email used for academic verification. The account previously showed the $100 Azure for Students credit. I can now no longer access Azure…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-20T10:38:09.6466667+00:00
Rajvir 0 Reputation points
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We are experiencing an issue with our SCCM console. The Configuration Manager cannot connect to the site (ECO - MOE-SCCM.ECONOMY.GOV.OM, Economy). The error message indicates that the console cannot connect to the Configuration Manager site database.

We are experiencing an issue with our SCCM console. The Configuration Manager cannot connect to the site (ECO - MOE-SCCM.ECONOMY.GOV.OM, Economy). The error message indicates that the console cannot connect to the Configuration Manager site database.…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration Manager | Application
asked 2026-09-20T08:19:14.98+00:00
Sheikha Rashid Al-Alawi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-20T10:03:26.1033333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten 132.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Windows 11 Education Laptop Still Requires Former Employer's Work/School Account After Factory Reset

I have a Windows laptop that was permanently given to my sister by her former employer. She no longer has access to that organisation. We performed a complete Windows reset, but during Windows setup the device still requires a work or school account. We…

Microsoft Security | Windows Autopilot
asked 2026-08-11T20:41:59.2466667+00:00
Nhlakanipho Trueman Nkambule 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:41:18.9333333+00:00
Suresh Kumar 0 Reputation points
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How to deregistrate the laptop from the Autopilot account of other organisation?

Hi, I´m reseller of used laptops from Spain. One of laptops I sold has a Autopilot login window during of installation of Windows. It is registrated to SAS company. I oficially bought it from the refurbishing company from Poland and I have the invoice…

Microsoft Security | Windows Autopilot
asked 2026-08-25T09:33:14.8766667+00:00
Borovytskyi Oleh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T08:56:18.6466667+00:00
Pavel yannara Mirochnitchenko 13,456 Reputation points MVP
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AADSTS5000224 — existing tenant inaccessible and Azure support portal blocked

I previously had access to an Azure tenant containing existing resources. Sign-in now fails with AADSTS5000224: “The tenant you are trying to access has been deauthenticated and is no longer available.” Signing in directly to the original tenant produces…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-20T07:39:55.2633333+00:00
Rainie 0 Reputation points
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Sole Global Administrator locked out of Azure tenant after replacing phone – MFA / Tenant Recovery required

I am the sole Global Administrator of my Microsoft Entra / Azure tenant. I still have full access to my Microsoft personal account and I know my password. The password is NOT the problem. After replacing my mobile phone, I lost the Microsoft…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-20T03:54:20.6+00:00
Jose De Moya 0 Reputation points
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Already submitted a SmartScreen false positive — still warned. What's the real process?

Hi, I'm a solo dev with a signed Windows installer — valid Authenticode cert, no detections on any engine. SmartScreen still shows the "Windows protected your PC / unknown publisher" screen when people download and run it. I've already sent the…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Other
asked 2026-07-16T10:55:45.9666667+00:00
Nickola Tesla 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-19T22:45:40.3833333+00:00
Rob Koch 26,160 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I am locked out. I have no access to text to get codes or authenticator app and I can't get a human to help.

My husband is locked out of his account because he got a new phone and forgot his password. Every time he tries to reset his password, two-factor demands authentication on authenticator app or text. He is signed out of MS authenticator app too and SMS is…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-19T21:32:31.12+00:00
Tricia Celestin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-19T21:32:47.4466667+00:00

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Windows Compliance Policy failing on Antivirus

We have defined Windows Default Policy with requirement of Antivirus. Even though all endpoints have proper Windows Defender Antivirus with latest update Intune showing non compliance

Microsoft Security | Intune | Compliance
asked 2026-09-16T03:43:25.1+00:00
Bhupendrakumar Jesalpura 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-19T21:16:55.2766667+00:00
Rola Alghamdi 0 Reputation points
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Sentinel workspace tables not appearing in Defender portal advanced hunting schema

Microsoft Sentinel workspace tables are not queryable in the Defender portal advanced hunting page. The Schema tab only shows six Defender XDR tables and no workspace table group appears. Querying AzureActivity returns a semantic error saying it failed…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-19T19:50:15.81+00:00
Abhijit Singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-19T21:14:33.06+00:00
Marcin Policht 108.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Entra tenant locked out by Conditional Access policy

My Microsoft Entra tenant is currently locked out because I accidentally created a Conditional Access policy that blocks access. The situation is: -The Conditional Access policy targets the tenant's only Global Administrator account. -The policy…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-19T20:56:21.3666667+00:00
Abhai Panichiyil 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-19T21:11:42.0566667+00:00
Abhai Panichiyil 0 Reputation points
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My computer has a virus

How to eliminate virus from my computer. I have Microsoft account and Microsoft defender did not eliminate viruses

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-19T18:37:30.1666667+00:00
John Lesch 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-19T20:59:54.2433333+00:00
Bence Weiszmann 1,730 Reputation points
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Differences in Hold Locations in Microsoft Compliance Center: Premium vs. New Experience

A case was created last year using the Premium experience, but upon opening it in the new experience, some of the hold locations were missing. Is it necessary to go through all cases to update holds for the new experience?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2025-06-23T13:33:03.4666667+00:00
Courtney (O'LOUGHLIN), Amy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-19T20:58:04.58+00:00
Dina Tarek 5 Reputation points