SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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how to fix this sql server install issuses ( wait on database engine recovery handle failed )
Am faced this issues on windows 11 (64 bit) - HP LAPTOP SQL SERVER 2025 EXPRESS EDITION UNABLE TO INSTALL SQL SERVER SETUP Exit code (decimal) - 2061893606 error decription - wait on database engine recovery handle failed . how to resolve this…
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Lavanya Sureshbabu
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Bruce (SqlWork.com)
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I have changed my email password now cannot sign in to outlook desktop
I have just changed my email password online but now cannot get into Outlook desktop and cannot find where to enter the new password in Outlook desktop. Can anyone help?
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
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2025-12-10T12:10:10.5833333+00:00
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Carol Sear
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2026-07-19T15:35:58.49+00:00
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Craig Fuller
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Personal Vault Will Not LOCK After Windows Update
A few moments ago I just finished Windows Update, "Windows 11, version 25H2 (repair version)" and "2026-07 .NET Framework Security Update (KB5100998)". I went into my Personal Vault. It is as you can see, Open. In the upper left you…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
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2026-07-15T20:52:35.0966667+00:00
LGLDSR73-6492
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2026-07-19T14:54:38.11+00:00
LGLDSR73-6492
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How to set font & point size for all captions in Word
How to set font & point size for all captions in Word
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,766 questions
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How to install "Windows Maps" or "Microsoft Maps"
"Windows Maps" or "Microsoft Maps" not found in MS store. Need a mapping app for setting default location. Windows 10 64-bit using Google Chrome browser.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
121 questions
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2025-07-12T02:37:04.1866667+00:00
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Terry Battaglia
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2026-07-19T14:32:24.71+00:00
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bibi ngo
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Cannot add email addresses to contacts in Outlook Mail
I was apparently on the wrong thread, so I am starting a new question rearding Outlook Mail. Here are my previous posts: I have an @gmail address attached to my Outlook Mail account. I imported my contacts from WLM (the same @gmail addy, only to…
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
12,047 questions
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Security Certificate update
I received an email that I need to have Security Certificate update starting July 13, 2026, otherwise I won't be able to edit my work on word, ppt, and excel. To address that, the email said that I need to update my OS system to version 12 or higher…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
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2026-07-19T03:31:22.14+00:00
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Sheena Tiatco
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2026-07-19T13:54:37.5166667+00:00
EmilyS726
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I am receiving an error code when trying to access certain webpages. "521 An error occurred while attempting to load this content."
After setting up my new computer with Windows 11 I am unable to sign in to certain established webpages. I am receiving the below message.... According to AI this is related to Cloudflare. Is my server Microsoft Copilot? And, how can I fix…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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2026-07-19T11:21:46.2433333+00:00
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DonnaKennedy-8786
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2026-07-19T13:08:49.6366667+00:00
DonnaKennedy-8786
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Word; cursor shows at the very top of page, not with a margin; prints with margin.
In word, my cursor shows at the very top of page, with zero margin. When I print, it prints with the right margins. How do I get it back to showing where it should actually be?!
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,766 questions
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unable to send emails
unable to send emails _they are stuck in draft saying 'draft sync in progress'
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,832 questions
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Windows 11 Taskbar Clock and System Tray Icons Disappeared after update
After an update on 17th July 2026, my laptop encountered an issue when I just turned on my laptop Symptoms: Clock and date are missing from the taskbar. Network, volume, and notification icons are also missing. Only pinned applications remain visible…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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2026-07-19T07:31:56.9+00:00
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Katarina Crystal
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2026-07-19T11:18:59.5733333+00:00
Katarina Crystal
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Xbox Wireless Controller: Device registration succeeds, but controller never appears in Devices and no service request is created
Environment Microsoft Account Xbox Series X (registered and under warranty) Xbox Wireless Controller Microsoft Devices portal Issue I'm trying to submit a warranty repair request for my Xbox Wireless Controller because it has developed stick drift on…
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57,908 questions
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2026-07-18T20:28:52.3633333+00:00
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Michael Oettel
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2026-07-19T10:51:28.1+00:00
Barb Bowman
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Sensitivity labels not showing in "Sensitive info types" when creating a custom policy in Purview DLP
Sensitivity labels not showing in "Sensitive info types" when creating a custom policy in Purview DLP. Sensitivity labels have been set-up and published, and they appear in apps such as Word.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
A unified data governance solution that helps manage, protect, and discover data across your organization
2,155 questions
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2026-07-18T01:03:33.3033333+00:00
Mark G Lomas
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2026-07-19T10:44:18.9833333+00:00
Mark G Lomas
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How to fix credentials view?
I've received Congratulations! You’ve earned your Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate certification. Celebrate your certification and all your learning achievements On your Microsoft Learn profile, you can: Find details about your new…
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57,908 questions
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2026-07-18T12:19:54.33+00:00
Dzmitry Varashylau
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edited the question
2026-07-19T09:58:05.7533333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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Windows reactivation after replacing my motherboard not working
Hi there! Yesterday I swapped out my motherboard because my old motherboard would no longer boot up. Unfortunately, now I'm running into an issue where Windows is not being activated automatically. I did a clean reinstall of Windows 11 home edition on…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,310 questions
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2026-07-19T08:52:25.52+00:00
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Rick Westland
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2026-07-19T09:40:03.2966667+00:00
Rick Westland
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AZ-800 Certification Not Visible in Microsoft Learn Profile
I passed the AZ-800:** Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure exam on 13 July **2026. However, my certification and badge are still not visible in my Microsoft Learn Credentials profile. I have verified that I am signed in with the same…
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57,908 questions
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2026-07-19T07:43:04.69+00:00
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Akshay Saxena
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2026-07-19T09:38:56.3466667+00:00
Akshay Saxena
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How to Undo a Linked Heading Style
I am copy editing a manuscript. The last line of body text at the end of Chapter 28 has the heading used for chapter numbering applied to it. That style is also linked somehow to the heading style for the Chapter 29 heading on the next page. I try to…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,766 questions
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2026-07-17T03:02:39.1833333+00:00
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Irenē Colthurst
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2026-07-19T09:20:45.78+00:00
Stefan Blom
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Uh oh! We're unable to process your payment. Please call your card issuer for further details.
My card supports international transactions, which has also been confirmed by my bank, but I am still unable to complete the payment successfully. I have been trying for more than a week, yet I cannot complete the payment and complete the exam. I am…
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57,908 questions
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2026-04-24T08:53:44.37+00:00
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Ganesh Babu Kuppusamy
30
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2026-07-19T09:13:46.1766667+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
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ADMINISTRATOR REPLACED WITH SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
I was in correspondence and it was deleted for an unknown reason
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,103 questions
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2026-07-19T07:38:39.4033333+00:00
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Howard Wiltshire
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2026-07-19T08:22:29.4033333+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
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SQL Server 2022 Developer ISO download never finishes
I am trying to download an ISO of the SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition using the Installer downloaded from Microsoft. It runs quickly, then at the end, just wanders, with the size growing past the total download size. It never completes the download of…
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
14,809 questions
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2023-08-29T13:42:31.2366667+00:00
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Rowe, Scott M. DDS West Columbia
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2026-07-19T08:08:57.26+00:00
Ganesh Chittalwar
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