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Windows 11 26100 specific c0000005 crash in Modern Context Menu Shell Extension (ExplorerMenu.Shell.dll)

Hello Microsoft Community Support and Developers, We recently received a high-priority health alert in our Partner Center account regarding a critical issue that is heavily impacting our users on the latest Windows 11 builds. Here is the detailed summary…

Windows development | Windows App SDK
asked 2026-09-10T06:52:52.9+00:00
ShengYu 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-10T07:05:06.9866667+00:00
ShengYu 20 Reputation points
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subscription is disabled

the subscription is disabled although it already paid since 9-9-2026, when i try to re-active it it display 'The billing profile for your subscription has a past due balance. Settle the past due balance to reactivate your subscription. It may take up to…

Cost Management
Cost Management

A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.

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asked 2026-09-10T05:29:59.8633333+00:00
Zakareia Mahmoud 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-10T05:30:13.96+00:00

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Issues with GitHub Copilot training

Hi, I have completed https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/copilot/ and https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/gh-copilot-2/. Attached image shows the achievements as well. But, on top right of the page - I can see 7325/7699 XP.…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-10T05:28:51.8+00:00
SreeKalathil-8720 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-10T05:29:04.8+00:00

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Authenticator login

I recently lost my phone and my Authenticator app but a lot of my accounts are still connected to it. I signed into a different account on Authenticator but I can’t figure out how to sign out to get back into the original account. Do I need to reset or…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-10T05:24:55.4333333+00:00
Cason England 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-10T05:25:18.5033333+00:00

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Validation failing at it is showing Provisioning state from previous validation

We retried the Azure Local validation after resolving the issues identified during the previous attempt. However, the validation log from the previous run appeared to be stuck at a particular stage, even though the Azure portal showed the validation as…

Azure Local
asked 2026-08-24T15:33:00.5233333+00:00
Akanksha 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T02:23:33.9166667+00:00
Manasa Akula 770 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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"This content is blocked. Contact the site owner to fix the issue."

How the heck do we fix this problem? How did it start? Explain who is the, "site owner". I am trying to use Copilot and no matter where I go to try to use it, I come up with the same problem.

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-03-20T03:02:50.5766667+00:00
Scruffy 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T00:43:24.5733333+00:00
Brad Schuh 0 Reputation points
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Is Copilot down?

Page show the following message: We are sorry, something went wrong. Please try refreshing the page in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please visit status.cloud.microsoft for updates regarding known issues. Ref A: 994211874423476F9F44A6F163563211…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-04-07T07:21:52.8033333+00:00
David Wong 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T23:33:14.86+00:00
Rc 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Pro digital license lost after BIOS update —

Windows 11 Pro digital license lost after BIOS update — how to fix it ??

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-09T22:12:43.0133333+00:00
81561907 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T22:48:53.1966667+00:00
EmilyS726 264.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Upgrading from family plan to premium plan

I have a family plan. There is an annual special on the premium plan. If I upgrade, am I taking advantage of the reduced price. Define exactly what this means.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-09T22:01:08.08+00:00
richard shaw 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-09T22:01:25.1666667+00:00

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I just got hacked and I dont know how to get it back because they changed the login email into this is the email ******@bibimail.net that hacked me can someone help me pls

hacked by this guy ******@bibimail.net deleted my login methods

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-09T20:15:30.07+00:00
Lucas Wickens 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T20:49:00.3033333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to Verify Academic Status. Error Message to try again Later.

I'm trying to link my .edu email to verify my academic status so that I can take advantage of the "Ultimate College Bundle", which includes a free year of Microsoft 365 Premium1, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a design your own Xbox Wireless…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-09-09T20:40:57.0366667+00:00
Zunder Studios 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-09T20:43:27.2133333+00:00
Clover-L 25 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Credentials

My credentials are no longer in my profile. how can I get them

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other feedback
asked 2026-09-09T20:30:26.49+00:00
Annemarie Medina 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
answered 2026-09-09T20:30:40.8666667+00:00

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My rewards account was suspended, how can I contact Microsoft so I can get it back.

My microsoft reward account is suspends. I order a redeem code and its pending to delivary i very excited to claim my first redeem code Then I log back and saw my account is suspend. Can i back my account + my redeem code. I don't break any rule of…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2026-09-04T14:53:19.5933333+00:00
Sinha King 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T20:25:31.8133333+00:00
Eric Liu 0 Reputation points
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I can't log into my microsoft account

I can't always log into my microdsoft account it tells me it is taking too long to log in. I would like a live agent to help me.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-09T19:21:23.85+00:00
Jane Mallon 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T19:56:10.2266667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Enlarging print

How can I enlarge the print on incoming and outgoing documents? I cannot see anything withut a magnifying glass.? I cannot

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Accessibility
asked 2026-09-09T19:04:14.6233333+00:00
Jan Clifford 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T19:41:59.8866667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I need to speak to a live agent -- I am having trouble logging into my microsoft account

I am having trouble logging into my microsoft account - I get a pop up message that says it is taking too long try again.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
asked 2026-09-09T19:24:40.3566667+00:00
Jane Mallon 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-09T19:31:47.1566667+00:00
Stefan Blom 351.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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The Bing ‘verify your account’ feature is buggy and doesn’t work on iOS or Android

Whenever I attempt to try to redeem any sort of `Bing rewards, it redirects me to download the app when it is already downloaded and even within the app it attempts to do so. Idk why it does this on both my iOS device and my Android phone, could someone…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,289 questions
asked 2026-09-08T17:28:16.1933333+00:00
Chinmay Narendra 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-09T17:20:07.7566667+00:00
Sean Miles 0 Reputation points
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I want urgent helpppp plzz i forget my microsoft account password and now i unable to reseit my password because of authenticator and this app is also not installed in my android i have very imp doc saved plzzzzzzzzzzzzz helppp

I want urgent helpppp plzz i forget my microsoft account password and now i unable to reseit my password because of authenticator and this app is also not installed in my android i have very imp doc saved plzzzzzzzzzzzzz helppp

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-09T17:10:02.35+00:00
utkar tiwa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-09T17:10:21.1066667+00:00

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Teams for Mac suppresses guitar audio despite High Fidelity Music Mode — browser works correctly

Problem description: I use Microsoft Teams for online guitar lessons. My established setup has worked correctly until very recently, but the Teams Mac desktop application has suddenly started completely suppressing guitar audio while transmitting speech…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Calls
asked 2026-09-09T16:54:28.4366667+00:00
Jamie 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-09T16:54:49.9666667+00:00

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Repeated Authentication Sign In Requests

I have recently received several Microsoft Authenticator requests to sign in that I did not instigate. Is this a security issue or something else?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-09T16:37:10.3366667+00:00
Davis Rushing 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-09T16:37:27.6+00:00

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