245 questions
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Windows Server 2025 Standard OEM downgrade key for Windows Server 2022
Hello, We have a Windows Server 2025 Standard OEM license, but we need to activate Windows Server 2022 Standard using downgrade rights. The server currently has Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation installed. Current…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Other
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2026-07-28T17:40:04.4633333+00:00
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Ezequiel Ferreyra Brandan
20
Reputation points
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2026-07-29T16:36:28.28+00:00
Ezequiel Ferreyra Brandan
20
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1 answer
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Can I reinstall windows from another computers licensed recovery copy of windows?
Start up Error Code:0xc0000098 - File missing. This means that my laptop isn't working. I have not made a recovery USB copy of windows 11 from my laptop, and cannot now make one as the laptop isn't working due to the start up error. Am I allowed to use a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,773 questions
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1 answer
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Old hotmail account
How do I retrieve an old Hotmail account I used to have and where occasionally MS still try to send codes?
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,798 questions
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1 answer
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international travel
How to be able ro access microsoft onedrive if abroad and no laptop and no 2 way identification available
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Other
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
1,091 questions
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Assistance on powershell query
Hi All, I am using the query below to retrieve disabled user accounts from Active Directory and export the results to a CSV file. I would like to exclude any accounts where either the SamAccountName or the UserPrincipalName (UPN) ends with .priv. For…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
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2026-07-28T05:57:33.1266667+00:00
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Glenn Maxwell
14,206
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2026-07-29T15:34:33.0166667+00:00
Glenn Maxwell
14,206
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2 answers
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A problem connecting to ms store and unable to play ms solitair
Trying to play daily m/s solitaire but it states a problem connecting to m/s store, I am a premium subscriber and now I am being shown ads yet my subscription does not renew until 02/02/2027
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
3,327 questions
asked
2026-07-27T16:22:35.72+00:00
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susan waterton
20
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2026-07-29T15:23:24.7566667+00:00
susan waterton
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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How to fix my admin account if I don't have anymore the phone number that I have used when I have created this account
I can't access the admin account because I don't have the phone number that I have used when I have created the account. How to recover the account admin?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
19,083 questions
asked
2026-07-28T12:59:03.9766667+00:00
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Sergiu Coptil
20
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2026-07-29T15:13:14.1233333+00:00
Sergiu Coptil
20
Reputation points
2 answers
wifi options completely disappeared on windows 11 pc
i have been using my pc as normal and needed to restart it. on reboot, any and all wifi options have completely disappeared. i figure it's a driver issue, but no windows updates have been at all useful. is there anything i can do about this?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
5,454 questions
asked
2026-07-26T11:35:35.97+00:00
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Brad Hughes
0
Reputation points
recommended
2026-07-29T15:12:25.2066667+00:00
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franco d'esaro
25,096
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
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The postgreSQL Flexi 17.9 Azure database is in inaccessible state. How to we change its state to ready?
The postgreSQL Flexi 17.9 Azure database is in inaccessible state. How to we change its state to ready? Kindly help. Thanks, Amruta.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
An Azure managed PostgreSQL database service for app development and deployment.
2,051 questions
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2026-07-14T13:30:04.11+00:00
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Gulavani, Amruta
40
Reputation points
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2026-07-29T15:11:30.42+00:00
Gulavani, Amruta
40
Reputation points
3 answers
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Azure VM suddenly stopped accepting SSH connections through Bastion
We were previously able to connect successfully to this VM through Azure Bastion using Microsoft Entra ID authentication. The VM suddenly stopped accepting SSH connections without an intentional configuration change on our side. ** Service:** Azure…
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
10,355 questions
asked
2026-07-21T22:11:27.01+00:00
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Daniel Madrigal Diaz
90
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
commented
2026-07-29T15:00:41.3566667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
12,281
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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Entra external tenant change default MFA option
I have an external tenant with a conditional access policy that requires MFA for users in a certain group. I have enabled both Email OTP and SMS-based authentication as methods. I have noticed that Entra defaults to using SMS instead of email OTP and…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,208 questions
asked
2026-06-03T14:17:22.8533333+00:00
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Aishah-9120
20
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2026-07-29T14:47:17.4266667+00:00
Aishah-9120
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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Subject: PATCH /admin/reportSettings returns 403 S2SUnauthorized for GDAP-delegated calls holding documented-sufficient roles (Global Reader, Reports Reader also Few admin Roles)
Product/Service: Microsoft Graph API — Reports / Admin Reports Settings Affected endpoint: PATCH https://graph.microsoft.com/{beta|v1.0}/admin/reportSettings Permission model: Delegated, via Granular Delegated Admin Privileges (GDAP) Summary: We are a…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
An API that connects multiple Microsoft services, enabling data access and automation across platforms
14,193 questions
asked
2026-07-29T12:58:43.55+00:00
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Muthu Ramakrishnan
41
Reputation points
accepted
2026-07-29T14:38:43.5533333+00:00
Muthu Ramakrishnan
41
Reputation points
1 answer
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Request for a direct download link of Windows 11 Home Russian x64 ISO
Hello. I am located in Russia and cannot download the Windows 11 Home ISO image from the official Microsoft website. The site shows a regional restriction error. Could you please provide a direct download link (valid for 24 hours) for the following…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,265 questions
asked
2026-07-29T13:46:07.8866667+00:00
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Andrei Kolmakov
20
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accepted
2026-07-29T14:18:56.7966667+00:00
Andrei Kolmakov
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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Registration Campaign for Passkeys
Hi! My tenant has authentication methods migration status "not started" so as far as I understand legacy methods and "modern" authentication methods counts. I ran script provided by Microsoft to determine the scope of users with…
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
15,453 questions
asked
2026-07-29T13:01:50.29+00:00
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Checior200
40
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-29T14:11:50.2666667+00:00
Checior200
40
Reputation points
1 answer
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haunted by NordVPN
I uninstalled NordVPN earlier this morning from my computer, but it reappeared again this afternoon! How is this possible? Help, I'm being haunted!
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,797 questions
asked
2026-07-28T17:28:29.54+00:00
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patti grant
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-29T13:34:40.14+00:00
patti grant
20
Reputation points
5 answers
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How do I reinstall Fax and Scan in Windows 11 Home
For an "unknown" reason, Windows Fax and Scan stopped working after performing just fine for a number of years. There was an error message but I did not capture it. In the end, I uninstalled the application. Then I tried to re-install it but…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,402 questions
asked
2025-11-09T20:45:58.35+00:00
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Richard Francescutti
25
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-29T13:26:00.9733333+00:00
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Stephanie Barko
0
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2 answers
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Azure VM loses connectivity as soon as it's promoted to a DC.
Hello All, Pretty stumped on this and looking for idea. I'm trying to promote one of our Azure servers to a DC. Everything works fine and it seems to replicate back to on premise. However, the VM connectivity is sporadic and states the RPC server is…
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
10,355 questions
asked
2024-03-06T20:01:48.74+00:00
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Gus Vaughn
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-07-29T13:19:07.5466667+00:00
Gus Vaughn
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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How do I sign up to Use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint online for free through Microsoft 365 for the web?
I am not able to reactivate my legal version of Microsoft 2019. How do I sign up to Use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint online for free through Microsoft 365 for the web?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
4,768 questions
asked
2026-07-28T21:17:37.3533333+00:00
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Ken Bannister
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-07-29T13:02:00.46+00:00
Ken Bannister
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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Appealing a ban
I got a 2 day ban for trying to change my gamerpic to nothing inappropriate or anything of the sort. Then try to go to appeal it since I figured the AI just made a mistake but it won’t give the option to on the website. Is there anyone who had this issue…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
5,341 questions
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I have a "no ad" subscription for Solitaire but started receiving ads today.
My Solitaire "no ads" subscription doesn't end until November 2026 but I started receiving ads 7/26/2026.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
5,341 questions
asked
2026-07-27T17:17:19.2933333+00:00
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Barbara Wintrow
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-29T12:38:23.8333333+00:00
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Vikki-T
10,375
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator