Message center announcements
July 15, 2024 – July 21, 2024
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Changes to Topics in Viva Engage
MC823308 | July 19 – In February 2024, Viva Engage will simplify its topics model and retire integration with Viva Topics. Premium and management experiences will be removed, but users can still create, edit, and follow topics. Rollout begins August 2024, with all migrations completed by April 2025.
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Configuration Change – Microsoft Edge Supported Hardware Requirements
MC823307 | July 19 – The message informs that Microsoft Edge will change its hardware requirements, no longer supporting devices without SSE3 starting from version 128. This change will take effect by the end of August 2024, and affected users will need to upgrade their devices to continue receiving updates.
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Four override alerts retire in August 2024
MC822720 | July 19 – Four legacy override alerts in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will be retired in August 2024 due to redundancy from the Secure by default feature. Affected users with specific subscriptions will not need to take any action as this change will occur automatically.
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(Updated) The July 2024 Windows security update is now available
MC815582 | July 16 – Updated July 16, 2024: This post was updated as we previously shared that a resolution for a Windows Installer issue was available in this update. This resolution will be available in a future update.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…
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows is GA on August 1, 2024
MC810420 | July 15 – 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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(Updated) CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints causing an error message on a blue screen
MC822418 | July 21 – Updated on July 20, 2024: Microsoft has released KB5042426, which contains step-by-step guidance for Windows Servers hosted on-premises that are running the CrowdStrike Falcon agent and encountering a 0x50 or 0x7E error message on a blue screen. We will continue to work with CrowdStrike to provide the most up-to-date information available on this…
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Microsoft Copilot in Teams will use the meeting chat as a data source
MC823311 | July 19 – Microsoft Teams’ Copilot will soon use meeting chat as a data source to provide answers from chat and transcript data. It will be available for meetings 24 hours before and after, requiring a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 for Targeted Release and late August for General Availability. No admin action is needed for the update.
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Microsoft Lists app: New drag and drop feature
MC823294 | July 19 – The Microsoft Lists app will soon introduce a drag and drop feature to reorder list items, with rollout phases starting in August 2024. This feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can also drag and drop multiple items.
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Headspace will no longer be available through Viva Insights
MC823285 | July 19 – Headspace content will be removed from Viva Insights on July 25th, 2024, affecting all entry points and experiences. Organizations should prepare by disabling Headspace via PowerShell, assessing the impact, and updating documentation. Breathing exercises will still be available in-app.
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Microsoft Clipchamp is launching for Office 365 E3 and E5 commercial subscriptions
MC823281 | July 19 – Clipchamp, a video editing tool, is launching for Office 365 E3 and E5 subscriptions. It will be accessible via its Windows app or on desktops through Edge or Chrome browsers. Users can edit videos in OneDrive or SharePoint, and it will appear activated in the Microsoft 365 Admin Console. General availability begins late August 2024. No other parts of Office 365 licenses will be affected.
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Microsoft Teams: External USB Webcams are now supported in Teams meetings
MC822724 | July 19 – Microsoft Teams now supports external USB webcams for meetings on Apple iPads with iPadOS 17. Rollout will begin late June 2024 and complete by early July 2024. No admin action is required for this update. Users should connect the external webcam before joining a meeting.
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Microsoft Teams: Hide presenters, translators, moderators or staff from webinar event page
MC822723 | July 19 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow webinar organizers to add individuals with presenter privileges without displaying them on the event page, supporting roles like translators and moderators. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows and the web, rolling out from early August to early September 2024.
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Microsoft Outlook: Simplified mobile app sign in
MC822719 | July 19 – Outlook mobile apps will soon allow sign-in via QR code, rolling out from mid-August to mid-November 2024. This feature will be on by default but can be disabled by admins. No action is required before the rollout, but informing users and updating documentation is advised.
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Microsoft Purview | Purview Data Loss Prevention: New Microsoft Exchange predicates
MC822718 | July 19 – Four new Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention predicates for Exchange are introduced, enabling detection of unlabeled messages and attachments, and content containing specific sensitive information types or labels. Available late August to September 2024, these features will allow the creation or editing of DLP policies targeting specific email components. For preparation, visit Microsoft Learn. Roadmap ID: 377000.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Self-service purchase notifications
MC818889 | July 18 – Starting July 2024, Microsoft 365 admins will receive notifications for self-service purchases made by users. This feature provides awareness, actionable insights, and is on by default. Admins can manage or cancel subscriptions and should familiarize themselves with the self-service purchase FAQ and policy. Rollout completes by late August 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online: Support for inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC
MC711018 | July 17 – Microsoft Exchange Online is updating to support inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC. Public Preview begins in July 2024, with General Availability rolling out from early September to late October 2024. This feature will be off by default and can be enabled using Exchange PowerShell, with a new experience for enabling without PowerShell coming by the end of 2024. There are specific supported and unsupported domain configurations to consider.
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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: New Scheduled prompts feature
MC816217 | July 17 – Microsoft 365 introduces a new Scheduled prompts feature for Copilot, enabling automated prompts at specific times in Teams, Office.com/chat, and Outlook. Available early to late October 2024, it requires a Copilot license and a Power Automate license. Admins can manage this feature through the Optional Connected Experiences admin setting.
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Microsoft Forms now supports live data sync to Microsoft Excel with more functionality
MC816207 | July 17 – Microsoft Forms now offers a live data sync feature to Excel, with automatic updates and coauthor support. This applies to Excel for the web and will be fully available by late July 2024, supporting both group forms and individual forms created in Excel for the web. No admin action is required for rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Pulse: Updates to Privacy controls
MC816195 | July 17 – Microsoft Viva Pulse is updating privacy controls, adding a new ‘Minimum number of recipients’ control. This allows separate management of minimum recipients and responses required for feedback visibility. Rollout begins mid-August 2024, with no admin action needed before then. Preparation involves deciding on control settings and updating documentation.
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Microsoft Teams: Bidirectional Support for Teams Live Interpretation
MC816179 | July 17 – Microsoft Teams introduces bidirectional support for live interpretation, enabling interpreters to switch translation direction between two languages. This feature reduces operational costs by requiring fewer interpreters. Rollouts begin in August 2024, with no admin action needed, but users should be informed.
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: New recommendations for Microsoft Secure Score
MC816173 | July 17 – Microsoft Defender for Identity will introduce new recommendations to Microsoft Secure Score, enhancing security posture accuracy. These recommendations include Azure SSO account configurations and actions for Microsoft Entra Connect accounts. Rollout starts mid-August 2024, completing by mid-September 2024, with no admin action required before the rollout.
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Power Automate – Trigger attended desktop flows in picture-in-picture mode
MC815320 | July 16 – We are announcing new functionality to trigger desktop flows in a picture-in-picture window via the Power Automate console or cloud flow.How does this affect me?Users can trigger attended desktop flows in a picture-in-picture window through new options available in the Power Automate console. This enables users to work on their desktop undisturbed while the desktop flow…
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Dynamics 365 and Power Platform – 2024 release wave 2 plans available now
MC815044 | July 16 – On July 16, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, which is a compilation of new capabilities that will be released between October 2024 through March 2025. The new features and enhancements provide you with significant capabilities to help transform your business using our…
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Microsoft Teams: Video tile re-sizing based on people count for Teams Rooms on Windows
MC814587 | July 16 – Microsoft Teams will update the Gallery view to dynamically resize room video tiles based on participant count, optimizing visibility in Teams Rooms. This feature requires Cloud IntelliFrame or a camera with ASP capability. The rollout begins mid-August 2024, with automatic enablement but can be disabled by admins.
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Microsoft Teams: Ability to rename General channel
MC814583 | July 16 – Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability for team owners to rename the General channel based on feedback. This feature will be rolled out from early August to late September 2024, depending on the release schedule. Organizations are advised to update their documentation accordingly. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: New Actions feature in Experience insights (preview)
MC814580 | July 16 – The new ‘Actions’ feature in Experience insights (preview) in the Microsoft 365 admin center will enable tracking and measuring the impact of user engagement actions. It will be accessible to certain admin roles and is set to roll out from late July to late September 2024. No action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft OneDrive: Additional file types to filter your lists of files
MC814578 | July 16 – OneDrive on the web will have new file type filters in July 2024, including OneNote, Microsoft Lists, Videos, Loop, Photos, Whiteboard, and PowerBI. No admin action is required for this update.
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Microsoft Teams: Roster grouping for in-room participants through Proximity Join for Teams Rooms on Windows
MC814577 | July 16 – Teams Rooms on Windows will group in-room participants under the room node when joining via Proximity Join, with a rollout starting mid-August 2024. This feature requires specific Bluetooth and XML configuration settings enabled and will include UI updates for clarity. Details are associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 400702.
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Microsoft Teams: Legal hold and eDiscovery support for webinars and town halls
MC814576 | July 16 – Microsoft Teams will integrate legal holds with Microsoft Purview directly, starting July 31, 2024, moving away from SharePoint integration. Legal holds on events before this date will continue through SharePoint, with full Purview eDiscovery support expected by early 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Intune moving to support Android 10 and later for user-based management methods in October 2024
MC814570 | July 16 – In October 2024, Intune will only support Android 10 and later for user-based management methods. Devices on Android 9 or earlier will not receive technical support, bug fixes, or guaranteed feature functionality. Admins should prepare by updating support statements and configuring relevant policies.
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Introducing Windows 11 checkpoint cumulative updates
MC814499 | July 15 – In late 2024, checkpoint cumulative updates will be introduced for devices running Windows 11, version 24H2 or later and Windows Server 2025. This means that updating your Windows devices will involve smaller update files, resulting in a quicker and more efficient update experience. You will begin to receive checkpoint cumulative updates automatically, with no action required from you. Today, you can preview this experience in…
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Power Automate – Use credentials in desktop flow connections feature is now available
MC814342 | July 15 – We are announcing that the use credentials in desktop flow connections feature is now available. How does this affect me?Users will be able to utilize credentials from Azure Key Vault in desktop flow connections. This feature also supports the use of rotating passwords without having to update flow connections. This enables desktop flows to keep running successfully…
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90-Day Reminder: The second phase of Kerberos PAC signature validation vulnerability mitigation begins October 15, 2024
MC814189 | July 15 – Starting October 15, 2024, the Enforced by Default phase of KerberosPAC signature validation mitigation begins. Updates released on or after this date will move all Windows domain controllers and clients in the environment toEnforcedmode, enforcing the secure behavior by default. TheEnforced by…
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