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How to Check If Azure Cache for Redis Is Affected by CVE-2025-28173 (Redis Sandpiper Vulnerability)

Redis is one of the most widely used in-memory data stores, powering countless applications, including Azure Cache for Redis. In October 2025, a new vulnerability called Redis Sandpiper (CVE-2025-28173) raised…

WinFix October 15, 2025

Azure Solutions

How to Fix Azure Nonprofit Grant Sponsorship Confusion and Stop Pay-As-You-Go Charges

If you’re a nonprofit using Microsoft’s cloud credits, it can be confusing when your Azure Sponsorship suddenly ends even though you have a valid Microsoft for Nonprofits Azure Grant. This…

WinFix October 15, 2025

How to Fix Azure Virtual Desktop Microphone Not Working or Disconnecting During Calls

Azure Solutions

How to Fix Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Microphone Not Working or Disconnecting During Calls

Users have reported a strange issue in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) where the microphone suddenly stops working mid-call, even though it was working perfectly fine at the start. This happens…

WinFix October 15, 2025

How to Fix GPT-5 Quota Increase Request Issues in Azure AI Foundry

Azure Solutions

How to Resolve GPT-5 Quota Increase Request Delays in Azure AI Foundry

If you recently submitted a quota increase request for the GPT-5 model in Azure AI Foundry and haven’t received a response from Microsoft, you’re not alone. Many developers and organizations…

WinFix October 14, 2025

Windows Fixes

Fix Windows 10 ESU Activation Error 0x80041002 — Error Connecting to Local Registry

When trying to activate Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates), some users encounter the error message: “Error 0x80041002 occurred in connecting to the local registry.” This issue typically appears even…

WinFix October 14, 2025

Office & 365 Fixes

Locked Out of Microsoft 365 Global Admin Account Due to MFA (Error 500121) [7 Fixes]

If you’re the only Global Administrator in your Microsoft 365 or Entra ID tenant and suddenly find yourself locked out due to MFA issues. Many admins encounter Error Code 500121,…

WinFix October 14, 2025

Windows Fixes

How to Promote Windows Server 2022 to Domain Controller in a Windows Server 2008 R2 Forest

When upgrading an old Active Directory (AD) environment, many admins face challenges promoting a new Windows Server 2022 Domain Controller within an existing Windows Server 2008 R2 forest. This guide…

WinFix October 13, 2025

Windows Fixes

How to Fix Windows Server 2025 Upgrade Error 0xC1900101 – 0x30018 (SYSPREP_SPECIALIZE Phase)

If your upgrade from Windows Server 2016 Standard to Windows Server 2025 fails with the message: We couldn’t install Windows Server0xC1900101 – 0x30018The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with…

WinFix October 13, 2025

Windows Fixes

How to Fix Windows 11 24H2 Update Error 0x8007001F

If you’re trying to update from Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 and encounter the error “Install error – 0x8007001F”, you’re not alone. Many users report the update failing around 95%…

WinFix October 13, 2025

Azure Solutions

How to Perform AKS Cluster Migration from East US to Germany West Central

Migrating an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster between regions — such as East US to Germany West Central — is not a direct “move” operation. Azure does not support region-to-region…

WinFix October 13, 2025