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External microphone works in legacy Discord app but is completely dead in modern Windows Apps

Hey team, I have a USB microphone that registers voice perfectly fine when using the desktop standalone version of Discord or Audacity. However, if I try to use it inside the Windows Voice Recorder app, the Xbox party chat, or any browser-based app, it…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-06-03T04:53:37.75+00:00
Neha Gupta 25 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-19T05:57:12.1966667+00:00
Neha Gupta 25 Reputation points
3 answers

getting below error while installing microsoft sql server 2025

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-05-25T16:59:03.3033333+00:00
Manisha Shinde 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-19T05:52:03.13+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Migration feature on SSMS 22

Hi Expert, I'm running first time Migrate SQL Server feature on SSMS 22 for Database Assessment with 10TB size, this report as below: "Status": "Error", "**AssessmentRecommendations": [],** "Name":…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,812 questions
asked 2026-05-25T02:27:55.1566667+00:00
Urbel 665 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-19T05:51:41.11+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Not able to post SQL question

Hi, I am unable to post my t-sql question and getting the following error: You are not authorized to make this response. If you believe this to be in error, please refresh the page and try again.

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Site bug or problem
asked 2026-05-15T00:30:15.8866667+00:00
Mike 341 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-19T05:51:13.9933333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

The error was while running the store procedure runs xp_cmdshell to run a batch file

The stored procedure SP_CreateClientDatabase internally uses xp_cmdshell to execute a batch file located at: F:\ECLOUD_DB_Script\CreateDB.bat However, the execution is currently failing with the below error:An error occurred during the execution of…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,812 questions
asked 2026-05-13T05:50:36.9933333+00:00
Jeyamani Sekar 20 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-19T05:50:47.03+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Table constraint design to avoid a cycle

In the minimal reproducible example below, table C is invalid as it results in a cycle. I understand I can simplify C by removing the constraints, however the number of triggers required after goes up significantly if I want to preserve the cascading…

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-04-30T17:15:13.18+00:00
ritmo2k 951 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-19T05:49:47.9+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Sudden "Data source access error" with On-Premises Gateway and SSAS Tabular 2016

Hi everyone, We are experiencing a critical issue with a Power BI Report (Premium Capacity) connected to an on-premises SSAS Tabular instance (v13.0.6300.2) via On-premises data gateway (v3000.314.5). Everything has been working perfectly for years, but…

SQL Server Analysis Services
SQL Server Analysis Services

A Microsoft online analytical data engine used in decision support and business analytics, providing the analytical data for business reports and client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services reports, and other data visualization tools.

1,379 questions
asked 2026-04-30T15:51:47.4633333+00:00
Davide Mari 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-19T05:49:11.63+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

SQL “untrusted domain” error over VPN for one device only (Windows Auth)

I’m looking for some advice on an issue affecting a single user/device when connecting to SQL Server over VPN. The user receives the following error when launching an application that connects to SQL Server using Windows Authentication: “Login failed.…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,812 questions
asked 2026-04-21T15:43:08.6733333+00:00
Lee Barnes 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-19T05:46:21.56+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I can't download and install Adobe Reader.

Hello folks, I have been trying for quite some time now to download and install Adobe Reader on my Windows 11 desktop. It goes through the process and then just as I think it's all OK I get a message to say that an error has occurred. I have tried all…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-11-01T14:52:43.5333333+00:00
Geoffrey Lees 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T05:28:09.6366667+00:00
Raluca Rancea 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server stuck in "Starting" state for 8h+ after scheduled stop/start; "stop" and "restart" both rejected with SeverBusyWithOtherOperation

We have an Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server in Central India that has been stuck in the Starting provisioning state for over 8 hours after a routine scheduled stop/start cycle. This appears very similar to the issue discussed…

Azure Database for PostgreSQL
asked 2026-06-11T11:38:42.1833333+00:00
Ahmad 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-19T05:22:40.87+00:00
Ahmad 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

File explorer is reading text from photos when searching

Does anyone have information on this function? I tested this by writing text into paint and saving it to the file to search, and it shows the file indication that the search function is visually searching for words. How do i stop this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-06-18T05:18:41.1233333+00:00
Ia6676 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T05:13:57.75+00:00
Senthil kumar 2,500 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Old Outlook Question needs to be Locked

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5778979/i-want-to-speak-to-someone-in-support-what-is-the Old (Feb 2026) general support question. All it's doing is attracting new comments and answers from users who would be better served if they…

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other feedback
asked 2026-06-19T04:27:31.99+00:00
Hornblower409 15,815 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-19T05:13:00.2+00:00
Hornblower409 15,815 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Defender Antivirus network isolation protection rules blocking legitimate internal cloud application routing pipelines

Hi security engineering, we enabled Network Protection configurations in block mode across our enterprise laptops collection. This has inadvertently severed communication pipelines to our internal cloud-hosted logistics portal, because the threat engine…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2026-06-18T15:21:45.6633333+00:00
Harry Young 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-19T04:22:22.2366667+00:00
Harry Young 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Defender Antivirus real-time scanning layer causing file modification blocks inside development source code repositories

Hi engineering, our software engineering teams report that running automated local compilation loops inside their Git source code repositories takes three times longer since we enforced a strict real-time folder scanning framework via our endpoint…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-06-18T13:42:53.1066667+00:00
Oliver Mitchell 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-19T03:41:38.7466667+00:00
Oliver Mitchell 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to access SCORM file

Hi, I am looking to integrate the publicly available training from Microsoft into my organisations LMS. Where can I go to access the SCORM file for the following training module

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for education | Files | Other
asked 2026-06-17T23:36:02.56+00:00
PHAN, Amanda 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-19T03:39:46.0366667+00:00
PHAN, Amanda 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Active Directory Domain Controller security hardening patch breaks legacy LDAP authentication for corporate multi-function printers

Hi everyone, following the latest security hardening update applied to our Windows Server domain controllers, none of our warehouse multi-function office scanners can scan-to-email anymore. The scanners use LDAP to lookup user addresses. The printer logs…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-06-09T04:35:56.63+00:00
Rakesh Sharma 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-19T02:35:49.9233333+00:00
Rakesh Sharma 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cannot open xbox app / cannot update gaming services

After a long time I got my eyes on forza horizon 6 thats avaiable to play only through ms store. It was telling me that my gaming services weren't up to date. I updated all xbox apps on ms store and after that I tried to launch xbox app. It starts and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-06-04T18:36:01.95+00:00
Jakub 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T02:25:42.5433333+00:00
RJ 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Possible fake sms that gets sent with real ones?

I got sent an SMS telling me an email (that I have no idea if I made) is being replaced for something else (the other email has misspelling so it’s @outlooksl.com, it seems fake but above it is actual SMS codes I’ve had to use. I know spoofing is a thing…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For business
asked 2026-06-18T23:56:03.7833333+00:00
Maxd 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T00:53:07.3566667+00:00
Maxd 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure SQL Database Server - SQL Audit to Log Analytics Workspace - How can I view Failed Logins ?

I have Azure SQL Database server where I enabled SQL Audit. It writes to Log Analytics Workspace as audit destination. According to docs, it should capture FAILED_DATABASE_AUTHENTICATION_GROUP events. I have requirement to capture and view failed…

Azure SQL Database
asked 2026-06-17T23:16:30.8266667+00:00
Aleksey Vitsko 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T00:28:34.7133333+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 12,606 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Moving files from One Drive to Hard Drive

I just learned that my new computer on Windows 11 is syncing all my files to One Drive and none of my files that were transferred from my previous hard drive are on my new hard drive. I would like to move my documents from One Drive to my hard drive but…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-07-06T21:06:32.5033333+00:00
Cyndie Marshall 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T00:10:14.7366667+00:00
Marilyn Stogsdill 20 Reputation points