(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data Security Investigations – AI analysis enhancements
DSI enhanced: Auto AI prep and new categorization mode
DSI: Automatische AI-Vorbereitung und neuer Standard-Kategorisierungs-Modus
All Microsoft 365 changes — page 25/30
1,489 Message Center announcements and curated “What’s new” posts, newest first (50 per page). Each entry links to its change page with AI summary, rollout dates and the full Microsoft text.
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization
Branded footer added to Copilot application
Marken-konformer Fußbereich in Copilot-Anwendung hinzugefügt
Windows first sign-in restore experience now available
Windows first sign-in restore now supports hybrid and Entra devices
Windows-Erstelogin-Wiederherstellung für Hybrid- und Entra-Geräte verfügbar
The February 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available
Windows 11 update delivers security monitoring and UX features
Windows 11-Update mit Sicherheitsfunktionalitäten und UX-Verbesserungen
Windows Server Secure Boot playbook for certificates expiring in 2026
Windows Server 2011 Secure Boot CAs require manual updates
Secure Boot-Zertifikate 2011-CAs erfordern manuelle Aktualisierung
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Ground Chat in SharePoint Lists using Context IQ
Copilot chats now use SharePoint list data through Context IQ
Copilot-Chats nutzen jetzt SharePoint-Listendaten über Context IQ
Plan for Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 2016 LTSB end of support
Windows versions reaching end-of-support with limited update periods
Windows-Versionen erreichen Ende der Unterstützung mit zeitlich begrenzten Sicherheitsupdates
Personalize your Message center feed
Message center now filters Windows-specific notifications
Message Center ermöglicht Filterung nach Windows-relevanten Nachrichten
(Updated) DLP policies will be able to block Copilot processing of sensitivity‑labeled files in all storage locations
DLP enforcement applies to all file locations
DLP blockiert Copilot auf allen Dateispeicherorten
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New controls for quick views in the chat list
Teams Quick Views now require message activity for display
Quick-View-Kontrollen in Teams basieren nun auf Nachrichtenpräsenz
(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention – Adaptive scopes for DLP for SharePoint
DLP scopes use automatic attribute evaluation now
DLP-Scope-Management basiert jetzt auf dynamischen Site-Attributen
(Updated) Context preservation in Microsoft Teams
Automatic context restoration for short interruptions
Context-Restore bei kurzen Abwesenheiten in Teams
Coming soon to organizations: Customize the Start menu with updated policies
Enhanced Start menu with expanded policy management
Start-Menü-Aktualisierung mit neuen Richtlinien zur Konfiguration
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Admin setting for simpler meeting passcodes (numeric‑only)
Admin-configurable numeric meeting passcode option
Neue Admin-Einstellung fü遙ereinfachte numerische Meeting-Passcodes
Update PowerPoint to maintain Captions
Captions feature requires updated PowerPoint
PowerPoint-Titelfunktion erfordert aktuelle Version
Windows Office Hours: February 19, 2026
Virtual Windows admin support event monthly
Monatlicher virtueller Support für Windows-IT-Admins
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updated handling of entity inserts in the Copilot Chat input box
Copilot Chat uses pills instead of text for entity inserts
Entity-Texteingabe in Copilot Chat wird durch Pill-Display ersetzt
(Updated) SharePoint Designer 2013 reaches end of support on July 14, 2026
SharePoint Designer 2013 is retired and requires migration
SharePoint Designer 2013 wird nicht mehr unterstützt und muss migriert werden
(Updated) Outlook for Windows report retirement in the Exchange admin center
Outlook usage reporting transitions to advanced Microsoft 365 admin center
Outlook-Nutzungsberichte migrieren vom EAC zum MAC
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Voice tethering
Interpreter speech associates with D/HH meeting participants
Sprachbeiträge von Dolmetschern werden D/HH-Teilnehmern zugeordnet
(Updated) Moderation approvals now available across Outlook apps
Adaptive card-based moderation approvals require M365
Moderation-Approvals über Adaptive Cards mit M365-Anforderung
Windows 11, version 26H1 coming to select new devices in early 2026
Windows 11, version 26H1 is platform-specific and preinstalled only on new hardware
Windows 11, Version 26H1 kommt exklusiv auf neuen Geräten ohne Update für vorhandene Systeme
Secure Boot certificate updates: actions required ahead of June 2026 expiration
Secure Boot certificates require replacement before 2026 expiration
Secure Boot-Zertifikate verlieren 2026 Gültigkeit und benötigen Aktualisierung
The February 2026 Windows security update is now available
February 2026 Windows security update published with three patches
Windows-Sicherheitsupdate Februar 2026 mit drei KB-Patches veröffentlicht
(Updated) Introducing Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Forms
Copilot Chat and Surveys Agent now integrated into Forms
Copilot Chat und Surveys Agent in Microsoft Forms integriert
(Updated) Resolved: Power outage affecting Microsoft Store app installs and Windows update delivery
Power outage disrupted store installs and Windows updates
Rechenzentrum-Stromausfall beeinträchtigt Store-Installationen und Windows-Updates
(Updated) User reported security signals in Teams admin center
Security signals reporting now accessible within Teams admin center
User-reported Security Signals direkt im Teams Admin Center einsehbar
(Updated) Change meeting organizer via PowerShell cmdlet in Exchange Online
PowerShell command for meeting organizer transfers in Exchange
PowerShell-Befehl zur Organisator-Übertragung in Exchange Online
(Updated) Transitioning Teams Android Device Management from Teams admin Center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal
Teams Android device management transitions to Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal.
Android-Geräteverwaltung von Teams迁移至Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal.
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Android console
Console-based ad-hoc room reservation enabled
Ad-hoc-Bürobuchung über Android-Konsolen-Client
Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management - Ability to create cases without content in IRM
Case creation without content now supported with 2000 limit
Neue Funktion: Fällen ohne Inhalte erstellbar mit 2000er-Limit
Advancing Windows security: Disabling NTLM by default
Phased NTLM deactivation with Kerberos migration
Standardmäßige NTLM-Deaktivierung mit Kerberos-Übernahme
Exchange Web Services (EWS) retirement update
EWS phased retirement impacts Exchange Online
EWS wird in Exchange Online phasenweise deaktiviert
(Updated) Events in Meet app – Introducing a redesigned, unified Events experience in Microsoft Teams
"Meet" app renamed to "Events" with unified interface
"Meet"-App wird zu "Events" mit vereinter Ereignisverwaltung
Project Online retirement: Project Web App site creation and unused PWA site changes effective April 1, 2026
PWA site restrictions activate April 1, 2026
PWA-Site-Änderungen am 1. April 2026
Windows news you can use: January 2026 recap
Windows features and developer tools rolling out incrementally
Windows-Funktionen und Entwicklertools rollen schrittweise aus
Outlook Web App: OneView and TrueTime features will retire
OWA: OneView/TrueTime features deprecated
Outlook Web App: OneView/TrueTime-Funktionen werden entfernt
Skill up on Windows at Technical Takeoff
Free Windows admin training covering security and optimization
Free Windows-Admin-Schulung mit Sicherheits- und Optimierungsthemen
Retirement of the isBroadcast property for Teams Live Events in Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Graph removes isBroadcast property for virtual events
isBroadcast-Eigenschaft für Teams Live Events wird aus Microsoft Graph entfernt
Microsoft Teams: Teams Live Events is retiring
Teams Live Events and Graph APIs retiring in 2026
Teams Live Events und Graph-APIs werden 2026 deaktiviert
Power Platform admin center – Environments page updates
Power Platform admin center updates card redesigned
Power Platform Admin-Zentrale: Updates-Karte wird überarbeitet
Action Required: Update active Exchange Web Services Applications
EWS applications need immediate updating
EWS-Anwendungen benötigen dringendes Update
Action Required: Update active Exchange Web Services Applications
Active EWS applications must be updated
Aktualisierung aktiver EWS-Anwendungen erforderlich
Action Required: Update active Exchange Web Services Applications
EWS apps need security update
EWS-Anwendungen benötigen Sicherheitsaktualisierung
Action Required: Update active Exchange Web Services Applications
Active EWS applications must be updated
Aktualisierung aktiver EWS-Anwendungen erforderlich
Action Required: Update active Exchange Web Services Applications
EWS update task for authorized admins
EWS-Update für berechtigte Benutzer
Action Required: Update active Exchange Web Services Applications
EWS apps need security update
EWS-Anwendungen benötigen Sicherheitsaktualisierung
Secure Boot status report in Windows Autopatch
Autopatch now tracks Secure Boot certificate health
Secure Boot-Zustandsüberwachung in Autopatch implementiert
Microsoft Entra ID Governance: Azure subscription required to continue using guest governance features
Azure subscription mandatory for guest governance operations
Azure-Subscription erforderlich für Gast-Governance ab 2026
Retirement of SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business standalone plans
SharePoint and OneDrive standalone plans discontinued
Standalone-Pläne von SharePoint und OneDrive werden ausgeschaltet