Author: Bob Lin

If you’re having issues with Teams or need a fresh start, this guide is for you. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Uninstall Microsoft Teams

First, we need to uninstall any existing versions of Microsoft Teams. Open your Settings by pressing Windows + I, then click on ‘Apps.’ And then ‘Install apps’. Scroll down to find ‘Microsoft Teams.’ Click on three dots and hit ‘Uninstall.’

Don’t forget to uninstall the ‘Teams Machine-Wide Installer’ if you see it listed. This will ensure a clean reinstall later.

Step 2: Clear Teams Cache (Optional)

For the best results, clear the Teams cache. Press Windows + R, type %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams for Classic Teams, and press Enter. If you are using new Teams, type %userprofile%\appdata\local\Packages\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Microsoft\MSTeams. Delete everything in this folder to remove old settings and cached data.

Step 3: Download and Reinstall Microsoft Teams

Now, it’s time to reinstall Microsoft Teams. Go to the official Microsoft Teams download page. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app.

Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Step 4: Sign In and Test

Finally, open Teams and sign in using your work or school account credentials. Your chats, channels, and settings should sync automatically, and you’re all set!

Exporting SharePoint from Office 365 using the Compliance Center involves a series of steps. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process, from creating a content search to downloading the SharePoint data. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Assign eDiscovery Manager Role.
By default, a Global Administrator does not have all the permissions to export a mailbox to pst so that you need to assign eDiscovery Manager Role to yourself.

First, sign in to the compliance portal https://purview.microsoft.com/ using an account that has the necessary permissions to assign roles. You must be a member of the Organization Management role group or have the Role Management role.

In the left pane, click on the Settings.
Then Role groups.
If you use the old Compliance portal, navigate to Roles & scopes and select Permissions. On the Permissions page, under Microsoft Purview solutions, click on ‘Roles’.
If you don’t see Role groups or Permissions, it means you are missing the Role Management role.
On the Role groups page, find and select ‘eDiscovery Manager’. This is the primary role group for managing eDiscovery tasks.

In the eDiscovery Manager pane, you can assign users to two subgroups: eDiscovery Manager and eDiscovery Administrator.
To assign a user as an eDiscovery Manager, click ‘Choose users’ in Manage eDiscovery Manager,
then choose ‘Select users’. Search for the user you want to add, select them, and click ‘Next’.
To assign a user as an eDiscovery Administrator, repeat the process but choose the Administrator role group. Administrators have broader access and can manage any case within the organization.
Once all users are added, review your changes, and click ‘Save’. Your selected users now have the assigned eDiscovery permissions.

Step 2: Create a New Search
Once in the Compliance Center, click on ‘Content search’ in the left navigation pane.
Next, click on ‘New search’ to start the process.
Give your content search a name and description to easily identify it later. When you’re done, click ‘Next’.
In the Locations section, turn on ‘SharePoint sites’. Click ‘Choose sites’ to select the SharePoint sites you want to export. Once selected, click ‘Add’, then ‘Next’.
Here, you can define search conditions. Leave this blank to export the entire mailbox or customize based on criteria like date or subject. Click ‘Next’ when ready.
Review your search settings, then click ‘Submit’. Wait for the search to complete, refreshing the page until the status changes to ‘Completed’.
Once completed, click on the search you created in the ‘Content search’ section.

Step 3: Export the Search Results
Click ‘Actions’ and then select ‘Export Results’ to begin the export process.
Choose ‘All items, including ones that have unrecognized format’. Then click ‘Export’.
Go to the Export tab in Content search and wait for the export to complete. Refresh the status periodically—it may take some time depending on the SharePoint size.

Step 4: Download the SharePoint data
Once the status is ‘Completed’, click ‘Content search’., and then ‘Export’.
Also, click on Copy to clipboard to copy the export key.
The eDiscovery Export Tool will launch. Enter the export key found on the export page and choose the download location.
Click ‘Start’ to begin the download. When finished, navigate to your download folder to access the SharePoint file. And that’s how you export a SharePoint using the Microsoft 365 Compliance Center!

Exporting OneDrive from Office 365 using the Compliance Center involves a series of steps. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process, from creating a content search to downloading the OneDrive data. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Assign eDiscovery Manager Role.
By default, a Global Administrator does not have all the permissions to export a mailbox to pst so that you need to assign eDiscovery Manager Role to yourself.

First, sign in to the compliance portal https://purview.microsoft.com/ using an account that has the necessary permissions to assign roles. You must be a member of the Organization Management role group or have the Role Management role.

In the left pane, click on the Settings.
Then Role groups.
If you use the old Compliance portal, navigate to Roles & scopes and select Permissions. On the Permissions page, under Microsoft Purview solutions, click on ‘Roles’.
If you don’t see Role groups or Permissions, it means you are missing the Role Management role.
On the Role groups page, find and select ‘eDiscovery Manager’. This is the primary role group for managing eDiscovery tasks.

In the eDiscovery Manager pane, you can assign users to two subgroups: eDiscovery Manager and eDiscovery Administrator.
To assign a user as an eDiscovery Manager, click ‘Choose users’ in Manage eDiscovery Manager,
then choose ‘Select users’. Search for the user you want to add, select them, and click ‘Next’.
To assign a user as an eDiscovery Administrator, repeat the process but choose the Administrator role group. Administrators have broader access and can manage any case within the organization.
Once all users are added, review your changes, and click ‘Save’. Your selected users now have the assigned eDiscovery permissions.

Step 2: Create a New Search
Once in the Compliance Center, click on ‘Content search’ in the left navigation pane.
Next, click on ‘New search’ to start the process.
Give your content search a name and description to easily identify it later. When you’re done, click ‘Next’.
In the Locations section, turn on ‘SharePoint sites’. Click ‘Choose sites’ to select the SharePoint sites you want to export. Once selected, click ‘Add’, then ‘Next’.
Here, you can define search conditions. Leave this blank to export the entire mailbox or customize based on criteria like date or subject. Click ‘Next’ when ready.
Review your search settings, then click ‘Submit’. Wait for the search to complete, refreshing the page until the status changes to ‘Completed’.
Once completed, click on the search you created in the ‘Content search’ section.

Step 3: Export the Search Results
Click ‘Actions’ and then select ‘Export Results’ to begin the export process.
Choose ‘All items, including ones that have unrecognized format’. Then click ‘Export’.
Go to the Export tab in Content search and wait for the export to complete. Refresh the status periodically—it may take some time depending on the OneDrive size

Step 4: Download the OneDrive data
Once the status is ‘Completed’, click ‘Content search’., and then ‘Export’.
Also, click on Copy to clipboard to copy the export key.
The eDiscovery Export Tool will launch. Enter the export key found on the export page and choose the download location.
Click ‘Start’ to begin the download. When finished, navigate to your download folder to access the OneDrive file. And that’s how you export a OneDrive using the Microsoft 365 Compliance Center!

Exporting a mailbox from Office 365 using the Compliance Center involves a series of steps. In this video, we’ll guide you through the process, from creating a content search to downloading the mailbox data. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Assign eDiscovery Manager Role

By default, a Global Administrator does not have all the permissions to export a mailbox to pst so that you need to assign eDiscovery Manager Role to yourself.

Step 2: Create a New Search

Once in the Compliance Center, click on ‘Content search’ in the left navigation pane.

Next, click on ‘New search’ to start the process.

Give your content search a name and description to easily identify it later. When you’re done, click ‘Next’.

In the Locations section, turn on ‘Exchange Mailboxes’. Click ‘Choose users, groups, or teams’ to select the mailbox you want to export. Once selected, click ‘Done’, then ‘Next’.

Here, you can define search conditions. Leave this blank to export the entire mailbox or customize based on criteria like date or subject. Click ‘Next’ when ready.

Review your search settings, then click ‘Submit’. Wait for the search to complete, refreshing the page until the status changes to ‘Completed’.

Once completed, click on the search you created in the ‘Content search’ section.

Step 3: Export the Search Results
Click ‘Actions’ and then select ‘Export Results’ to begin the export process.

Choose ‘All items, including ones that have unrecognized format’ and ‘One PST file for each mailbox’. Then click ‘Export’.

Go to the Export tab in Content search and wait for the export to complete. Refresh the status periodically—it may take some time depending on the mailbox size

Step 4: Download the PST File
Once the status is ‘Completed’, click ‘Download results’. The eDiscovery Export Tool will launch. Enter the export key found on the export page and choose the download location.

Click ‘Start’ to begin the download. When finished, navigate to your download folder to access the PST file. And that’s how you export a mailbox using the Microsoft 365 Compliance Center!.

Ever hit ‘Send’ on an email and realized you made a mistake? Don’t worry! In Microsoft Outlook, you can recall that email before it’s too late.”

“First, go to your ‘Sent Items’ folder. Find the email you want to recall and double-click to open it.”
Next, in the email window, click on File>Info>Resend or Recall.

If you use old outlook, click on the ‘Message’ tab. Under the ‘Actions’ group, select ‘Recall This Message.’ You’ll see two options: ‘Delete unread copies of this message’ or ‘Delete unread copies and replace with a new message.’

Choose ‘Delete unread copies’ if you want to simply remove the email. If you need to correct it, select the option to replace it with a new message.
Click ‘OK’ to proceed. Outlook will attempt to recall the email from recipients’ inboxes. If successful, you’ll receive a confirmation message.”
“Keep in mind, the recall will only work if the recipient hasn’t opened the email yet, and if both of you are using Microsoft Exchange within the same organization. If not, the recall might not succeed.

Now you can rest easy knowing you have a backup plan if you ever need to recall a sent email. Stay in control of your communications with Outlook.

Managing eDiscovery permissions in Microsoft Purview is crucial for compliance, legal, and data security needs. Today, we’ll walk you through assigning eDiscovery permissions in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.

First, sign in to the compliance portal https://purview.microsoft.com/  using an account that has the necessary permissions to assign roles. You must be a member of the Organization Management role group or have the Role Management role.

In the left pane, click on the Settings.

Then Role groups.

If you use the old Compliance portal, navigate to Roles & scopes and select Permissions. On the Permissions page, under Microsoft Purview solutions, click on ‘Roles’.

If you don’t see Role groups or Permissions, it means you are missing the Role Management role.

On the Role groups page, find and select ‘eDiscovery Manager’. This is the primary role group for managing eDiscovery tasks.

In the eDiscovery Manager pane, you can assign users to two subgroups: eDiscovery Manager and eDiscovery Administrator.

To assign a user as an eDiscovery Manager, click ‘Choose users’ in Manage eDiscovery Manager,

then choose ‘Select users’. Search for the user you want to add, select them, and click ‘Next’.

To assign a user as an eDiscovery Administrator, repeat the process but choose the Administrator role group. Administrators have broader access and can manage any case within the organization.

Once all users are added, review your changes, and click ‘Save’. Your selected users now have the assigned eDiscovery permissions.

With these steps, you can effectively manage eDiscovery permissions in Microsoft Purview, ensuring your organization’s compliance and data security needs are met. For more details on roles and permissions, explore the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.

Ever hit ‘Send’ on an email and realized you made a mistake? Don’t worry! In Microsoft Outlook, you can recall that email before it’s too late.

First, go to your ‘Sent Items’ folder. Find the email you want to recall and double-click to open it.

Next, if you use New Outlook, in the email window, navigate to File>Resend or Recall>Message Resend and Recall>Recall this message. You have two options: Delete unread copies of this message or delete unread copies and replace with a new message. You also have an option to check Tell me if recall succeeds or fails for each recipient.

If you use old Outlook, click on the ‘Message’ tab. Under the ‘Actions’ group, select ‘Recall This Message.’ You’ll see two options: ‘Delete unread copies of this message’ or ‘Delete unread copies and replace with a new message.

Choose ‘Delete unread copies’ if you want to simply remove the email. If you need to correct it, select the option to replace it with a new message.

Click ‘OK’ to proceed. Outlook will attempt to recall the email from recipients’ inboxes. If successful, you’ll receive a confirmation message.

Keep in mind, the recall will only work if the recipient hasn’t opened the email yet, and if both of you are using Microsoft Exchange within the same organization. If not, the recall might not succeed.

Now you can rest easy knowing you have a backup plan if you ever need to recall a sent email. Stay in control of your communications with Outlook.

Whether it’s a document, photo, or video, WinfrGUI makes it easy to retrieve them, even if you’ve accidentally deleted them from your recycle bin.

WinfrGUI is a user-friendly graphical interface for Windows File Recovery. Unlike the command-line version, this tool offers a more accessible experience for all users, with no technical expertise required.

First of all, download WinfrGUI from www.winfr.org.

To get started, simply select the drive where you lost your files.

WinfrGUI supports various file systems including NTFS, FAT and exFAT, ensuring compatibility with most storage devices.

Next, click Scan to begin the search.

WinfrGUI offers 2 scanning modes, Quick Scan and Deep Scan.

Quick Scan is ideal for recently deleted files, while Deep Scan digs deeper to recover files from formatted or corrupted drives.

As the scan progresses, you can monitor the results in real time.

Once the scan is complete, a list of recoverable files is displayed, neatly organized by file type and location.

Select the files you wish to recover, choose a destination folder and hit recover.

It’s that simple.

Your files will be restored to the chosen location, ready for use.

When setting up a new PC with Windows, Microsoft often encourages you to sign in with a Microsoft account. However, it is possible to create a local account instead. Here’s how you can do it:

During Initial Setup

1. Start the Setup Process: Turn on your new PC and start the Windows setup process.
2. Connect to the Internet: If prompted, connect to the internet. This step may vary depending on the Windows version. Sometimes, disconnecting from the internet can help force the local account option.
3. Choose ‘Set up for personal use’: When asked how you’ll be using your device, select “Set up for personal use” and click “Next.”
4. Sign-in Options:
5. In Let’s add your Microsoft account, click on Sign in options.
6. Windows 10: On the “Sign in with Microsoft” screen, select the “Offline Account” option (usually found at the bottom left or somewhere on the screen). Microsoft might try to convince you to use a Microsoft account. Select “No” or “Skip for now.”
7. Windows 11 Home: This might require a workaround since Windows 11 Home usually forces a Microsoft account login. Disconnect from the internet to trigger the local account setup option. When you see the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen, press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt, type OOBE\BYPASSNRO, and press Enter. The PC will restart and allow you to set up without internet, enabling the local account option.
8. User: no@thankyou.com, Pass: yre45ihvcde4tuiioyytrt5345667iiijjhhgfdcb, Account’s banned, Proceed to create local account.
9. Windows 11 Enterprise -> Domain Join instead. Use Workgroup as domain. It’s about the only way to create a local account.
10. Create a Local Account:
    • Enter a username for your local account.
    • Create a password (optional but recommended for security).
    • Follow the remaining setup instructions.

To mirror iPad/iPhone AirPlay to your TV, you need a compatible device and a stable Wi-Fi connection. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Step 1: Connect both v and iPad/iPhone to the Same Wi-Fi Network:

In the TV ( Roku TV in our example, go to Settings>Network. Under Network, check connection

In iPad or iPhone, go to Settings, to check the WiFi connection.

Step 2: Open Control Center:

On an iPhone X or later, or an iPad with iOS 12 or later, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Select Screen Mirroring:

Tap on “Screen Mirroring.”

Choose Your Device:

Select your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV from the list. If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your iOS device.

Start Mirroring:

Your iOS device’s screen will now be mirrored to your TV.

Additional Tips

• End Mirroring: To stop mirroring, open Control Center on your iOS device or click the AirPlay icon on your Mac and select “Stop Mirroring” or “Turn AirPlay Off.”

Troubleshooting

• Check Compatibility: Ensure your TV supports AirPlay 2 if you’re not using an Apple TV.
• Update Software: Keep your devices updated to the latest software versions.
• Restart Devices: If you experience connectivity issues, try restarting your iOS device, Mac, and TV.

Please view this step by step video: