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Existing Azure customer (bootstrapped, no investor code) cannot apply to Microsoft for Startups — portal offers no valid path

I'm a solo founder at FirstCMMS, building a multi-tenant SaaS CMMS platform for data center operations. I'd like to apply for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub benefits, but the portal.startups.microsoft.com signup flow only offers two paths: …

Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups

Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.

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asked 2026-04-29T16:25:57.62+00:00
Boris Nakshun 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-16T21:18:45.4+00:00
Boris Nakshun 0 Reputation points
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I forgot my password and changed phone numbers

I changed my phone number which it keeps asking for when trying to change my password. I am still logged into the account and can access my emails from my computer but I am trying to connect it to my new phone. I have gone through the procedure of…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-08-15T16:58:38.3666667+00:00
William E-L 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T19:08:00.06+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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App missing from Microsoft Store Library

Sketchbook Pro is listed in my Order History, but it is missing from my Library in Microsoft Store. I need to re-download the software because I lost it in a system hard crash.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-08-14T22:33:56.0333333+00:00
Geoff Nunes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T19:03:19.02+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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XBOX One console keeps asking for Guest key even though I have removed personal key/passwords.

I cannot download/access anything on my Xbox One as it keeps asking for a Guest Access Key? I have removed my personal pin/login passwords but I cannot add any games I have purchased due to needing a guest key? I do not want to delete account and reload…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-02-14T23:05:51.1666667+00:00
karl ridgway 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T19:02:37.15+00:00
KaeRaine Elnliwilts 0 Reputation points
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365 Family cannot complete install

I purchased 365 Family thru Amazon, successfully installed it on my iMac and when I send an invite my MacBook using an email it as received by the MacBook Pro. When I accept the invitation it tells me that I already joined a Microsoft 365 Family.…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-16T17:53:01.2333333+00:00
Roger Bell 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T18:40:44.4766667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Output on speakers for PC randomly varies

The sound output on my PC speakers randomly turns down briefly when I am streaming. All looks to be in order with settings & only other devices attached to my PC is a wired printer & occasionally my iPhone. How can I remedy this?

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-16T18:00:25.1+00:00
k flynn 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T18:37:02.61+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Getting my account back

I Will Probably not use Microsoft anymore I f I can’t get some actual help because I made an account at 18 and trying to put my info into my next Xbox and I kept getting The 24hr Wait Limit for about a week and I’m still waiting for this if I can’t get…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-08-16T16:50:25.3733333+00:00
Isaiah Hodges 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-16T17:58:02.5633333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 131.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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how to activate my domain with new MCPP membership?

getting error message when i verify my domain under admin.cloud.microsoft

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-16T16:30:35.2333333+00:00
SROSSI@KSARCAPITAL.COM 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T16:30:49.1133333+00:00

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why is my computer asking for a bit locker recovery key

All of the sudden my desktop computer is asking for a bit locker recovery key. Why is this? Also I logged into Microsoft account from another laptop and the desktop is not listed as a device, so I cannot get the recovery key.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-08-16T15:18:41.7333333+00:00
tyler Sabo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T15:18:55.02+00:00

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Transferring Authenticator to new phone

I need to transfer my authenticator from my old Android phone to my new Android phone. How do I do that?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-07T21:52:04.5133333+00:00
Tammy Pieper 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T14:57:44.0966667+00:00
Crystal 0 Reputation points
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Remove Markup and Comments

Remove Markup and Comments I read Stefan Blom strategy to remove markup. On my version of Word, when Accept is clicked, All Changes and Stop Tracking does not appear. What should I do to remove Markup from my document? On the Review tab, click the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Other
asked 2026-08-16T13:39:11.88+00:00
Alvin Crawford 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-16T14:37:16.71+00:00
Stefan Blom 351.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Unexpected Error message while scheduling exam

I am attempting to schedule the AB-730 exam. At the point of checkout, I attempted to enter a Pearson Vue discount code. I entered more than one and I was kicked out of the page. After attempting to schedule again. I am getting the following error…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-03-13T14:22:13.9033333+00:00
Latina L. Lewis 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-16T14:03:58.2266667+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,275 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How do I stop emails from blocked senders still coming into my Junk folder

Hi, I use Outlook Classic in Microsoft 365. I keep getting emails from blocked senders appearing in my Junk folder. How can I stop these emails coming in? I don't want to automatically delete all emails in my Junk folder as I get the occasional…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-08-16T08:54:48.9666667+00:00
John P 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T08:55:03.9433333+00:00

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Microsoft Outlook Classic emails are not operating.

For five days, my emails have frozen. I can't send or receive emails. I check that I'm working Online and Connected is showing. I keep getting a message that something isn't synchronised. I have very limited computer technical skills. Therefore, I…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-08-15T06:27:29.34+00:00
Robert Murray 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T06:26:56.79+00:00
Hornblower409 14,690 Reputation points
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activate access in PIM does not appear

I request my access as authentication admin under my access and go to PIM however it doesn't show there. Already revoke the MFA and all basic troubleshooting

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-14T14:40:05.51+00:00
Admin, R Tandoy 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-16T06:16:14.8633333+00:00
Kai-Ex 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Authenticator app

When I go into log on to my new computer and my new tablet I cannot login because my authenticator app will not pop up how do I fix this do I uninstall it reinstall it because I've done that

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-16T04:09:44.39+00:00
vincent 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T04:09:57.7533333+00:00

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Azure Portal Login stuck on "Let's keep your account Secure"

I have a Gmail-linked Microsoft account that's stuck on the MFA setup screen in Azure. The page loads but the Next button won't respond. It started today. Other accounts work fine. This is really frustrating and has happened to me multiple times. Is this…

SAP HANA on Azure Large Instances
SAP HANA on Azure Large Instances

Microsoft branding terminology for an Azure offer to run HANA instances on SAP HANA hardware deployed in Large Instance stamps in different Azure regions.

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asked 2026-08-16T03:52:41.53+00:00
Supun Kandaudahewa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T03:52:58.0233333+00:00

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how to fix sound distortion at higher volume settings

I am getting significant sound distortion at high volume settings. How do I fix this?

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-15T21:33:00.8033333+00:00
ronald artz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T02:40:26.7366667+00:00
Bulldog 4,385 Reputation points
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Microsoft Designer

Every time I crop and save an image, it reverts to the original photo.

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2026-08-15T22:10:10.9033333+00:00
Charles Guarino 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T02:18:54.3866667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Report Messages as junk to multiple emails

In Outlook, you can select an email and use the "Report Message" feature to mark it as junk or phishing. If I highlight a message and then use Shift to select multiple emails in the junk folder, will all the selected messages be reported as…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-08-16T01:19:12.69+00:00
John D. Symons 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T01:19:24.94+00:00

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