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Decades‑Old File Explorer Bug: Folder View Settings Still Reset Automatically

I have been using Microsoft operating systems for more than 30 years — from MS‑DOS to every version of Windows since 1995. After three decades, File Explorer still cannot reliably remember custom column settings in Details View. This is not a minor UI…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-05-18T08:06:42.0233333+00:00
Jorge Dias 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T12:02:47.37+00:00
Tony Foote 0 Reputation points
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Problema con comprobar identidad authenticador

No me deja comprobar mi identidad en la aplicación de authenticador

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-20T11:16:10.77+00:00
VIOLETA MAZZA KIMERIS 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-20T11:16:24.9166667+00:00

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Microsoft account subscription disabled

My account or subscription was disabled for security reasons. According to the Azure customer support and they detected suspicious activity or terms of use violations and disabled my subscription to protect the owner of the payment instrument and…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-20T10:53:33.6966667+00:00
David Ugorji 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-20T10:53:51.8833333+00:00

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Unable to access authenticator

Authenticator, asks me for a code but I can access Authenticator when already have it opened waiting for an access code

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-20T08:53:08.7066667+00:00
Glen Carter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-20T08:53:25.55+00:00

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Account locked/blocked access

I have been blocked out of my account by microsoft support/account recovery team, and i have tried for days to get access to it. It started with an apparent unknown login, then when i tried to login i realised that i hadnt updated the information for the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-08-20T08:24:00.6933333+00:00
jack cook 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-20T08:24:19.3166667+00:00

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Intel PTT EK certificate service returns 404 "Certificate not found" — TPM attestation fails (Z790, i9-14900F)

Intel PTT (firmware TPM) endorsement key has no EK certificate available from Intel's EK cert service, which breaks Windows AIK attestation. This blocks anti-cheat attestation (Call of Duty) even though the TPM, Secure Boot, and CSME firmware are all…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-08T21:56:47.41+00:00
lag_of_duty 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T07:14:32.0966667+00:00
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QR code for Authenticator

I need a QR code to be able to complete transfer of my aythenticator app on a new phone

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-03-23T09:19:27.79+00:00
Danish Golf Trading 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T07:06:48.19+00:00
Mohammad Zaid Ahmad 0 Reputation points
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URGENT:Hardware Developer Program stuck at Active‑In, agreements blank, hardware dashboard access restricted

Our tenant organization vetting completed with status Authorized. Hardware developer program status shows Active‑In under Account Settings‑Programs, but still shows "Get Started" button and cannot finish enrollment workflow. Symptoms: Account…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-08-20T06:34:27.5233333+00:00
Li Yan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-20T06:34:47.2133333+00:00

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my wired earphones wont play audio and im on the verge of throwing it how do i fix it

im on windows 11 i keep plugging it in and out even treid to click that button it never works

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-20T04:49:12.18+00:00
Al-Wajdeen Hassan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T05:24:59.54+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My primary account IS HACKED

Hello Microsoft, I have an account which is : ******@hotmail.com , my account is really related to my workplace if I could share anything with you all to get it back…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-08-20T03:54:34.7133333+00:00
Yumiko MEEEE 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T04:30:41.1733333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Certificate

Do you give certificate at the completion of a course

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-06-04T17:53:14.4233333+00:00
edited the question 2026-08-20T00:18:45.48+00:00
Alison A 5,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Admin
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Removing the blocks authorized by program authority

Hi Team, I'm trying to schedule Microsoft GH200 certification exam but when I submit the order it says that the certification exam is not permitted to my account. When I check with pearson vue support team they have confirmed there are some blocks.…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-06-10T11:14:27.5433333+00:00
Konchada Aishwarya Lakshmi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-20T00:16:43.4266667+00:00
Alison A 5,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Admin
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Link required to register for an exam

I am looking for a link to register for an exam. I am navigating through portal however unable to find the right page or link to register for the certification. #MicrosoftCertification

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-06-10T11:40:59.8166667+00:00
Muhammad Bilal Saleem 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-20T00:16:36.9366667+00:00
Alison A 5,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Admin
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I do not know how many times allocated per badge

can you state the amount of period allocated per badge

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-06-15T09:50:46.7666667+00:00
edited the question 2026-08-20T00:16:30.22+00:00
Alison A 5,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Admin
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Can I restore account as I lost my phone re downloaded authenticator and lot what was on there

I lost my phone and recently purchased another I redownloaded account for authentication and lost what was on there could you help please

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-19T21:30:00.5+00:00
Aaron Snape 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-19T21:30:15.97+00:00

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PLEASE STOP PROTECTING MY ACOUNT!!! IT WAS A MISTAKE!!

are you protecting my acount? please don't, i accsidently logged out poly buzz and can't get back in it from the error code, i got. thank you.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-08-19T19:53:50.63+00:00
Scarlett Tribe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T20:35:23.6233333+00:00
Ron Marc 5 Reputation points
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Inbound emails are not coming through

Outgoing emails are going through fine however incoming emails are not showing up in inbox. Storage is only 50% used

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-08-19T18:54:44.45+00:00
Jagjit Soni 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T19:34:10.9933333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Bluetooth issues

When I connect a device to Bluetooth no sound comes from the device connected

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-19T17:58:32.2266667+00:00
Jon Halford 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T18:32:31.4733333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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MS Office Pro 2021 PowerPoint videos

VIDEOS ISSUE: Why can't I insert videos from my hardrive or play media. Help

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | Windows
asked 2026-08-19T16:49:25.7933333+00:00
RAZIA JEENA 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T18:19:30.27+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Copilot not activated

Copilot is not available on my account, and I just ran updated on word doc > account > Update options and it ran for quite a while.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-08-19T16:42:04.7533333+00:00
David Douglas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T18:17:04.98+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor