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AskWoody PlusFocused Inbox shows up in Outlook safe mode, so it appears something is blocking it in normal mode.
I’ve tried various suggested remedies from MS articles regarding Autodiscover and creating a new Outlook profile but none have solved problem.:W10Pro and W11Pro 22H2
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AskWoody PlusThanks, I’ll keep investigating.
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AskWoody PlusI have this one on Win10Pro:
Microsoft® Outlook® 2021 MSO (Version 2402 Build 16.0.17328.20124) 64-bit
The only account I have is @hotmail.com for last 25 years.
As I mentioned in my initial post, several months ago after an Outlook update Focused Inbox appeared then disappeared after the next monthly update (settings for it were gone). Same happened on Outlook 2016 on a Win11Pro computer.
Focused Inbox works fine for me on web, mobile and ‘new’ app. I’d like to have the same consistency on desktops but can’t get it.
I’m also an MSO 365 Basic subscriber.:W10Pro and W11Pro 22H2
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AskWoody PlusI’m seeking comments on this issue with Focused Inbox.
The Outlook mobile app and ‘new’ app both have the feature available.
Why would MS deny/take away this feature on Windows Desktop 2016 and 2021 (both of which I paid full retail price for)?:W10Pro and W11Pro 22H2
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AskWoody PlusI use Outlook Desktop (2016, 2021) on two different computers. Focused Inbox was not available on these, but then MS did enable it on both a few months ago but then took it away quickly with the next update. Why would they do this? Gives the impression left hand does not know what right hand is doing and they have no regard for annoying their customers with inconsistency!
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AskWoody PlusIt would seem that using Hibernate on a daily basis would then add to wear and tear of the SSD?
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AskWoody PlusJuly 26, 2023 at 11:13 am in reply to: Comments on AKB 2000016: Guide for Windows Update Settings for Windows 10 #2575909Basically “Yes.”
But the settings may be in a different location under Windows Update in Group Policy.
Just look for them.
If you can’t find them, just ask.And wushowhide also works in Win11.
I found the corresponding settings for Win 11 Pro and they work as expected
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AskWoody PlusJuly 21, 2023 at 7:17 pm in reply to: Comments on AKB 2000016: Guide for Windows Update Settings for Windows 10 #2574963Do the instructions in Section 5 using Group Policy still apply if using Win 11 Pro?
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AskWoody PlusI always double check a link I post to be sure it actually works and goes to the right place. Many people don’t take this step unfortunately!
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AskWoody PlusSome background:
https://blog.cloudflare.com/encrypted-client-hello/
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AskWoody PlusWho knows where the time goes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSABfJWqh38
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AskWoody PlusFYI: There is some additional/partial info here about how WuMgr works if you want to pursue it. Unfortunately there is no other official documentation in one place. This is a trial and error learning app :-).
https://github.com/DavidXanatos/wumgr/issues
(see both tabs for Open and Closed Issues)
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AskWoody PlusMarch 1, 2021 at 9:10 pm in reply to: Tasks for the weekend – February 27, 2021 Check your DNS #2347328This website will tell you your currently assigned ISP or VPN IP address as well as what DNS service you are actually using from your computer (regardless of what you think you have set):
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AskWoody PlusHappy Birthday John Prine!
2 hour celebration show available until Sat Oct 17 3pm PDT
http://www.kalwfolk.org/archive.php
#In Local Music Player Programs drop-down menu select: Folk Music & Beyond
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