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How to clear and reduce my idle ram usage
Greetings.. im using an hp laptop which you can find its dxdiag dump on the attachment.. When i was trying to include my own commands to powershell terminal then i realized a weird behavior with the ram usage even in its idle state win 11 sees my 16 gig…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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fatih ulusoy
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Gérard Oomens
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setting up email
authenticator gives me 8 digits when outlook wants 6
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,404 questions
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2026-08-18T18:04:38.6966667+00:00
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Josh Wong
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2026-08-18T18:04:49.95+00:00
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windows defender fails to operate
Microsoft Defender Quick Scan fails with 0x800106ba even though Defender is running Hi, I am having an issue with Microsoft Defender Antivirus on my Windows PC. Windows Security shows “Threat service has stopped” and Quick Scan is unavailable/fails.…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
742 questions
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2026-08-18T18:01:42.4233333+00:00
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anurag
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2026-08-18T18:02:08.1966667+00:00
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AU10TIX Verified ID failed during Azure Artifact Signing organization validation
I am completing an Azure Artifact Signing Public Trust organization identity validation. The organization validation request routed the human representative through AU10TIX / Verified ID for personal identity proofing. The AU10TIX flow ended with this…
Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
1,255 questions
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2026-07-14T20:01:37.71+00:00
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Luca King
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2026-08-18T17:48:28.5633333+00:00
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Goutam Pratti
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How to verify identity if I don’t have access to my old phone number
My account is sending a verification code to my old number which I don’t have access to, how do I bypass this to sign in
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,404 questions
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2026-08-18T17:46:55.0766667+00:00
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Leigh Stephens (MFS)
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2026-08-18T17:47:10.11+00:00
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Request for new copy of Microsoft Certifications.
Hello, my name is Brian Lang, and I earned several Microsoft Certifications during my high school years between 2008 and 2012 at Edgewood ISD, in Edgewood, Texas. I'm looking to reobtain those proof of certification documents, can you point me to a link…
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2026-08-18T17:07:58.1933333+00:00
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Brian Lang
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2026-08-18T17:10:25.88+00:00
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Clover-L
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Microsoft authenticator
I have bought a new phone and logged into the authenticator app. Now both of my devices are logged in, however when I log into somewhere the notification gets sent to my old phone. Im wondering what I should do to make the app send verification to the…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,404 questions
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2026-08-18T16:40:00.26+00:00
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Darya Molaie
0
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2026-08-18T16:40:15.36+00:00
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i want to speak to a live human representative
My issue is to complicated to explain here as your webpage is giving me fifteen different answers and directions that has gotten me to a point of possible health problems at my age. Surely there is a real live person somewhere on you property that i can…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
26,036 questions
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2026-03-17T16:23:50.3866667+00:00
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Dickey King
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2026-08-18T15:19:53.6666667+00:00
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Charmaine Gueutal-myshaniuk
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Emissions are deleted when refreshing separate data imports in Microsoft Sustainability Manager
Hello, I have two separate activity data imports in Microsoft Sustainability Manager: Stationary combustion Purchased electricity The activity data is loaded correctly for both imports and remains available in the corresponding activity…
Microsoft 365 and Office
Microsoft 365 and Office
A comprehensive suite of productivity tools and cloud services that enhance collaboration, communication, and efficiency. Combining classic Office apps with advanced Microsoft 365 features, it supports both personal and business needs
3,076 questions
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2026-08-14T14:27:39.42+00:00
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Eiber Alejandro Torres Galvan
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2026-08-18T14:28:26.31+00:00
Eiber Alejandro Torres Galvan
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hacked/compromised account
Hello my account has been recently hacked and compromised and the "hacker" has connected their gmail to the account and changed the password, meaning i am unable to log in and i have tried to write a form to appeal however it says i do not have…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,404 questions
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Power Automate - Custom Connector Issues
Hi there, I've been trying to set up a custom connector within PowerAutomate for a while now to aid in creating Planners and other SharePoint admin tasks when we create new sites. I'm having issues getting the custom connector to authenticate itself…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
An API that connects multiple Microsoft services, enabling data access and automation across platforms
14,185 questions
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2026-08-18T14:08:38.8833333+00:00
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Kieran Hale
0
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2026-08-18T14:08:59.2866667+00:00
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AKS vulnerability remediation when nodes are already on latest node image
We are reviewing critical vulnerabilities reported by Wiz against our Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) node pools. A significant number of findings relate to the node OS/kernel and AKS-managed components. For example, Wiz currently reports approximately…
Azure Kubernetes Service
Azure Kubernetes Service
An Azure service that provides serverless Kubernetes, an integrated continuous integration and continuous delivery experience, and enterprise-grade security and governance.
2,780 questions
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2026-08-07T07:36:49.84+00:00
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Waqas Hussain
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2026-08-18T13:39:00.05+00:00
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Bharath Y P
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Azure Key Vault permission
I'm facing an Azure Key Vault permission issue and would appreciate your advice. Here's the scenario: User A has the Contributor role assigned at the Subscription level. User B has the Contributor role assigned at the Resource Group level where the…
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
An Azure service that is used to manage and protect cryptographic keys and other secrets used by cloud apps and services.
1,583 questions
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2026-08-06T08:14:36.12+00:00
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Pimprapa Aiemkrasin
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2026-08-18T11:17:56.2+00:00
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Saravana Kumar D
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How long does it take to get a new account. I have requested it by a form for a half a year ago.
I was stopped to use my authenticator, because I updated it and the old mixed with the new prohibiting the use. I requested a new account half a year ago, but have not received it. The request was made via a form on your internet pages.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,404 questions
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2026-08-18T10:53:53.0566667+00:00
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Mika Koskinen
0
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2026-08-18T10:54:07.02+00:00
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Can't sign into my msn account
All of a sudden i cant sign into my msn account. I input my email address. Then I input my password. Each time I try signing in I get rejected. Stating too many attempts signing in, even after trying to sign in only one time I still get too many…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
24,513 questions
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2026-08-18T01:24:59.9+00:00
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ELAINE teartt
0
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edited the question
2026-08-18T10:01:49.32+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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Applying Internal sensiticiy label on a document will still allow anyone to open it
I have defined this sensitivity label to only allow internal users to open the file:- but currently when i download the document from sharepoint , and i open it on another desktop, the file open even i did not sign in using internal user email or any…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
A unified data governance solution that helps manage, protect, and discover data across your organization
2,147 questions
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2026-08-04T07:47:30.7733333+00:00
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john john Pter
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2026-08-18T08:09:18.2466667+00:00
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Mathias Baden
0
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Account Blocked / Unable to Schedule Microsoft Exam - India Region
Hello,I am trying to schedule my Microsoft Certification exam in India, but my Pearson VUE account appears to be blocked or restricted. I am unable to proceed with my booking.I have already attempted to contact the regional Pearson VUE India toll-free…
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57,703 questions
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2026-08-18T07:12:39.0133333+00:00
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Chandusha Perla
0
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edited the question
2026-08-18T07:14:03.29+00:00
Caozhi Li
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Azure Free Trial and Pay-As-You-Go payment verification failed
I am trying to create an azure subscription, but payment verification is failing. I tried both the azure free trial and pay-as-you-go options, but I get the same error: "check that the details in all fields are correct or try a different…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
2,033 questions
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2026-08-18T06:37:17.01+00:00
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ovesh mohammad
0
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2026-08-18T06:37:37.33+00:00
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Windows App SSO Authentication to AVD Connection Issues
We are deploying an Azure Virtual Desktop environment using Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session, Microsoft Entra ID join, and Intune management. The session host is healthy, Entra joined, Intune compliant, and accessible through the AVD service. Users…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,158 questions
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2026-08-18T06:28:57.8066667+00:00
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Tina Wilson
0
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2026-08-18T06:29:17.97+00:00
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My outgoing emails are blocked as spam
I'm a club secretary and members send me .pdf file to share. I can receive them but when I try to send to members (names in a list) or even just to myself they get blocked as spam. see below. This has started last 2 weeks, firstly only to bigpond.com…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,678 questions
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2026-08-17T01:44:07.5866667+00:00
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Segretario Loggia Galileo
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2026-08-18T06:22:29.85+00:00
Hornblower409
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