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Microsoft Purview’s New Adaptive Preservation Will Freeze Deleted Data for Risky Insiders—GA Lands October 2026
Microsoft's roadmap now lists October 2026 as the general availability date for Adaptive Preservation, a Purview compliance tool that automatically retains deleted Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive content for users flagged as high risk by Insider Risk Management. The feature aims to close the gap between a triggering event and a manual legal hold, giving compliance teams an invisible, automated safety net against evidence destruction.
Microsoft Tightens Grip on Employee Sentiment Data with Viva Glint Permissions Overhaul
Microsoft has launched a permissions overhaul for Viva Glint, adding a dedicated Service Administrator role and granular controls for advanced configurations. The update, tracked under Roadmap ID 547837 and released in July 2026, aims to help organizations enforce least-privilege access to sensitive employee sentiment data, reducing risk and improving compliance.
Windows 11 26H2 Will Back Up Settings by Default—But Regular Users Can’t Restore Them
Windows 11 version 26H2 will enable settings backup by default on managed devices, saving desktop layouts and app lists to the cloud without requiring admin action. However, restoring those backups remains an admin-only operation, meaning employees will need IT assistance to recover their settings on new or refreshed PCs.
Windows 11 26H2 Will Automatically Back Up Your Settings—Here’s What to Know
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 26H2 will automatically back up settings on eligible managed PCs, starting with Insider testing in July 2026. IT admins should prepare for this default-on change that simplifies recovery but may require policy adjustments.
Mobex Brings WhatsApp, SMS, and VoIP Compliance Recording Inside Microsoft Teams
Mobex has launched a platform that unifies WhatsApp, SMS, and VoIP call compliance recording directly inside Microsoft Teams, eliminating the need for separate archiving tools. The announcement, made via a Technology Reseller News podcast, signals a major step toward making Teams the central hub for all business communication compliance.
KB5095093: Microsoft’s Emergency Fix Rescues Enterprise Windows 11 PCs from Shell Crashes
Microsoft has shipped an out-of-band update, KB5095093, to fix a race condition that breaks the Windows 11 shell (File Explorer, Start menu, taskbar, Settings) on enterprise PCs during provisioning. The bug affects only Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 in VDI, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and custom imaging scenarios. IT admins should integrate the fix into their golden images or apply it offline to recover affected machines.
Google Meet Officially Lands on Android Auto: What Drivers Need to Know About the Audio-Only Experience
Google has rolled out Meet support on Android Auto to all users, letting drivers join scheduled calls as audio-only from the car dashboard. The feature, which debuted in beta earlier this year, is now broadly live with a simplified interface designed for safety. It marks a significant expansion of in-car productivity tools and could pressure Microsoft to bring Teams to the platform.
Microsoft Patches Critical Shell Crash Bug in Windows 11 24H2, Saving Provisioned Enterprise PCs
Microsoft released an out-of-band update, KB5095093, to fix a critical bug in Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 that could break the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, and other shell components on provisioned enterprise PCs. The root cause was a race condition during the provisioning process that corrupted XAML-related files. The update hardens the provisioning engine and includes a remediation script to repair affected devices. Enterprise IT admins are urged to apply the fix immediately, especially to recently provisioned machines, and to update deployment images. Home users are largely unaffected.
Microsoft Will Disable Exchange Web Services in Two Phases Starting October 2026 — Here’s How to Prepare
Microsoft has confirmed that Exchange Web Services in Exchange Online will be disabled in phases: global disablement begins October 2026, with full shutdown by April 2027. Organizations must migrate EWS-dependent apps to Microsoft Graph to avoid outages. This analysis outlines the timeline, impact areas, and actionable steps IT admins should take now.
Microsoft's June 2026 Secure Boot Deadline Looms: Admins Must Inventory and Update UEFI Firmware Now
Microsoft's June 2026 deadline for retiring the 2011 Secure Boot certificate requires IT admins to inventory endpoints, pilot firmware updates, and deploy the new 2023 certificate using ring-based rollout. Without action, devices may fail to boot or lose Secure Boot validation, creating compliance gaps and user disruptions.
Microsoft 3D Viewer Vanishes from Store Next Year: What IT Must Do Now
Microsoft plans to pull the 3D Viewer app from the Microsoft Store on July 1, 2026, forcing enterprises to inventory dependencies and migrate to alternative 3D viewing solutions. The removal caps a years-long retreat from consumer 3D tools, following the 2024 deprecation of Paint 3D. IT admins must act now to avoid broken workflows during device refreshes, while home users will lose a convenient built-in preview tool.
Microsoft Service Change Sparks Global Outlook Sign-In Outage on April 27, 2026
On April 27, 2026, a Microsoft service change caused a widespread Outlook sign-in outage, with users facing “too many requests” errors and unexpected sign-outs. The issue, which stemmed from a misconfigured rate-limiting rule, locked home users out of their accounts for several hours, though Apple Mail on iOS remained a functional workaround. Microsoft rolled back the change within four hours and promised a full post-incident review.
10ZiG Drops Windows Server for Linux in Manager v6 Virtual Appliance Launch
10ZiG Technology has released 10ZiG Manager v6 as a Linux Virtual Appliance, ending its Windows Server dependency. The new deployment model lowers costs, improves security, and deeply integrates with Microsoft Entra for streamlined VDI and DaaS endpoint management. Available since July 1, 2026.