New Microsoft Outlook for Windows is GA on August 1, 2024

MC810420 | July 11 – The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will be generally available on August 1, 2024, for commercial accounts, with no automatic changes for current users. Organizations can control its availability and are encouraged to plan for migration. Support and resources are provided for the transition from classic to the new Outlook.
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End of support for Universal Print connector versions 1.x

MC810175 | July 10 – Universal Print connector versions 1.x support is ending. Version 2.0 is rolling out and requires .NET Framework 4.8. Without it, connectors won’t update. From September 1st, 2024, Microsoft won’t assist with issues on older versions, although they’ll still function. Preparation details are at aka.ms/UPConnectorV2Info.
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(Updated) Whiteboard: existing Azure board migration to ODB storage

MC677236 | July 10 – The message details the migration of existing Whiteboard files from Azure to OneDrive, with a client-based migration starting in December 2024. Users must launch Whiteboard in specific clients to initiate a non-blocking migration, which will bring benefits like new features, improved performance, and enhanced security. No action is required to prepare for this migration, but users should be aware of the process. There is no option to delay the migration, and further updates will be provided via the Message center.
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The July 2024 Windows security update is now available

MC809948 | July 9 – The July 2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from theWindows 11andWindows…
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How to install WMIC Feature on Demand on Windows 11

MC811683 | July 12 – If you need to continue using Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC), learn how to install it as a Feature on Demand (FoD). It’s a temporary solution while you migrate to PowerShell or a similar tool as WMIC undergoes deprecation. A new article shows you how to check if you have WMIC as a FoD and how you can install it if you don’t. Remember that later this year, WMIC FoD will be disabled by default on the next version of Windows 11 and Windows Server. Read more at View more

Microsoft 365 admin center: User admin and License admin roles enabled to manage self-service license requests

MC810926 | July 11 – User and License admins will soon manage self-service license requests in the Microsoft 365 admin center, a role previously limited to Global admins. Rollout begins mid-July 2024, with completion expected by late July 2024. Admins should familiarize themselves with the licensing process in preparation.
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An updated version of the July 2024 Scan Cab is available

MC810911 | July 11 – IMPORTANT: This notice only affects environments where:The Microsoft Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.The Scan Cab is used to manage updates for SQL Server 2019 on Windows.The July 2024 Scan Cab was downloaded or deployed before 12:30 PM PT on July 11, 2024.An updated version of the July 2024 Scan Cab file with information about Microsoft security updates was made available today, July 11, 2024. This new…
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What’s new in Microsoft Entra – June 2024

MC810910 | July 11 – The June 2024 updates for Microsoft Entra include general availability releases for Entra ID and changes like Azure AD Graph Retirement. Security enhancements for Apple devices and updates for Entra ID affecting old Windows builds are also featured. For a detailed summary, refer to the provided links.
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New: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Removing a recommendation to update Microsoft Secure Score

MC810408 | July 11 – Microsoft is updating the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to better reflect security posture by removing the recommendation in SCID-2051. The rollout begins in mid-July 2024 and completes by mid-August 2024, requiring no admin action but suggesting user notification and documentation updates.
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Plan for Change: Microsoft Intune ending support for User Enrollment with Company Portal for iOS/iPadOS

MC810406 | July 11 – Microsoft Intune will stop supporting User Enrollment with Company Portal for iOS/iPadOS after the release of iOS/iPadOS 18. Existing devices remain unaffected, but new enrollments won’t be supported. Alternatives like account driven User Enrollment or web-based device enrollment are recommended.
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Microsoft Teams: New administrative units (AUs) for Teams administration

MC810173 | July 10 – Microsoft Teams is introducing new administrative units (AUs) to facilitate delegation of administration to specific subsets of users, enhancing management flexibility. This update, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 402186, will be available between August and September 2024. Global admins must set up AUs in the Microsoft Entra portal.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New adoption community for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

MC784156 | July 10 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon introduce a new community to support the adoption of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, offering features like one-click community creation and a setup checklist. Rollout begins early July 2024, with completion expected by mid-July 2024. No action is required from admins before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Change background while recording on phone

MC718553 | July 10 – Microsoft Teams on iOS devices will allow users to change their background to any image or blur it while recording. The feature will be rolled out worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD in late May 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Stream video recordings in Outlook

MC690606 | July 10 – Microsoft 365 is introducing the ability to record and insert Stream video recordings in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. The rollout will begin in late August 2024 and is expected to complete by late September 2024. A new policy controls the ability to record Stream videos within supported applications. If the policy is enabled or not configured, users can record themselves and/or their screen. If the policy is disabled, users can’t record and create Stream videos within the supported Microsoft 365 applications.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Suite: The new Microsoft Purview portal entering general availability

MC717966 | July 10 – Please refer to MC807798 (published July 2, 2024) moving forward for this feature change. This message will be removed from Message center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Communication Compliance Insightful Policy Performance – Public Preview

MC694121 | July 10 – Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance is introducing Insightful Policy Performance, a new feature that provides real-time visibility into scanning progress and updates on parent items that meet policy conditions. Rollout to public preview will begin early December 2023 and complete by late August 2024. The Communication Compliance homepage will provide two columns that offer a quick overview of policy performance. Access the Communication Compliance solution in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
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(Updated) Communication Compliance – Empower end users to report inappropriate posts and comments in Viva Engage

MC694650 | July 10 – Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance will soon release a feature enabling Viva Engage users to report policy-violating posts and comments. The rollout will begin in mid-December 2023 and is expected to be complete by late October 2024. This feature will allow reported posts to be submitted to a Communication Compliance policy for designated investigators to review and take action if necessary. To use this feature, enable Viva Engage conversation reporting and access the Communication Compliance solution in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal. Learn more by visiting the provided links.
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(Updated) Endpoint Data Loss Prevention – Enhanced privacy control: Limiting PII data access in Activity Explorer

MC759457 | July 10 – The update limits access to certain PII data in Activity Explorer to admins with the ‘Data Classification Content Viewer’ role. It affects viewing source information and SIT context. Rollout begins early June 2024, with Public Preview and General Availability phases. Admins must be assigned the proper role to retain access.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Audit search: New filters will be available

MC789312 | July 10 – Microsoft Purview’s audit search is adding four new filters: Id, UserType, UserKey, and ClientIP. These will help organizations better investigate user activities. The update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 384092, with a Public Preview in mid-August 2024 and full rollout by mid-October 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Pre-pin meeting apps for users

MC748380 | July 10 – Microsoft Teams is updating app setup policies to allow admins to pre-pin and pre-install meeting apps for users, extending the functionality beyond personal apps and message extensions. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by mid-July 2024 worldwide and early August 2024 for GCC, GCC High, DoD. No action is required for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Personalize group chats with avatars

MC717970 | July 10 – Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-July 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Learning: Learner Completion Record bulk export

MC806522 | July 10 – The Microsoft Viva Learning’s updated Learner Completion Record bulk export allows downloading of multiple user records at once using Microsoft 365 user and security groups. It will roll out worldwide from mid to late September 2024 without requiring admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Connections now available on the web

MC791877 | July 10 – Microsoft Viva: Connections is now available on the web with the same functionalities as in Teams. It will start rolling out mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will be generally available by mid-July 2024. No action is needed to use it on the web.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Apps now supported in group chats with external users

MC779844 | July 10 – Microsoft Teams will support apps in group chats with external users starting mid-May 2024. The rollout includes Teams for web, desktop, and mobile. Group chat hosts can add apps, but external users can’t manage them. Existing access policies will apply, and organizations can opt out if desired.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage and Microsoft Yammer: update on web domain migration release date

MC713420 | July 10 – The email sender domain will not start in June 2024 as previously announced. We will send a new notice via message center with 30-days’ notice before we start changing the email sender domain later in 2024. If you took action to change or update your email configuration based on the previous communication, then that should remain largely valid. We encourage you to review changes when any updated notice is received.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Chat for organizers and presenters in Town Hall

MC715693 | July 10 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature for Town Hall events that allows organizers, presenters, and external presenters to engage in private discussions before, during, and after their virtual events. This feature will be automatically available in Microsoft Teams when it is released, and the event organizer must define their presenters and external presenters for this exclusive group chat to be created. The rollout is expected to begin in mid-September 2024 for Targeted Release and late September 2024 for Worldwide. No action is required to prepare for this feature.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

MC809997 | July 9 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
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Microsoft Teams: New skin tone settings and reactions

MC809602 | July 8 – Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early August 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late September 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Update on community muting for admins

MC809600 | July 8 – Microsoft Viva Engage will update the community muting feature for admins, affecting visibility of conversations for dynamically added members in Home Feed and digest emails. The rollout is automatic, starting and completing mid-July 2024, with no required admin action before the rollout. Users should be notified.
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Microsoft Viva: Import navigational links from Microsoft SharePoint into Resources in Viva Connections

MC809597 | July 8 – Microsoft Viva Connections will soon allow users with editing permissions to import SharePoint navigational links directly into the Resources section. This feature will be available on desktop and includes a preview option before saving. Rollout starts early July 2024, with no admin action required for the update.
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Microsoft Viva: Choose custom images as icons for resources in Viva Connections

MC809596 | July 8 – Microsoft Viva Connections will soon allow users with editing permissions to personalize the Resources section with custom image icons. Rollout begins early July 2024, completing by mid-July, and requires no admin action. Users should consider which images to use for customization.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: How to ensure/manage background syncing on macOS

MC808855 | July 8 – OneDrive for macOS is updating to streamline background syncing. The OpenAtLogin plist setting will be replaced by macOS System Setting Login Item, managed through a configuration profile. Rollout begins early July 2024, with completion by late July. Admins should review and deploy the Background Services configuration profile.
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90-Day Reminder: Upcoming end of servicing date for some editions of Windows 11, versions 21H2 and 22H2

MC809542 | July 8 – On October 8, 2024, Windows 11, version 21H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise…
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