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Windows 10 22H2 — ESU prep package (KB5126256) stuck on "Pending install"

I'm running Windows 10 Version 22H2 (x64) and Windows Update is showing that my device is no longer receiving security updates. Two items are listed as "Pending install" and won't complete: 2026-09 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-09-09T11:44:24.0066667+00:00
edwar leo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T10:04:51.7+00:00
Carl-L 21,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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AANDELENGESCHIEDENIS

hoe komt het dat de laatste datum 7/09/2026 is

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-12T09:28:38.73+00:00
Frans Vermonden 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T10:03:28.5333333+00:00
DaveM121 931.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure Communication Services Alphanumeric Sender ID is disabled for Sweden on an active Azure Plan

We need one-way SMS from Azure Communication Services to Swedish recipients using a dynamic alphanumeric sender ID such as Tandvy or a clinic name. We do not want to acquire or display a phone number, and we do not need inbound SMS. Microsoft's Sweden…

Azure Communication Services
Azure Communication Services

An Azure communication platform for deploying applications across devices and platforms.

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asked 2026-09-04T19:44:31.23+00:00
Hossein Shokri Ghadikolaei 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T10:00:53.2966667+00:00
Santhi Siruvuri 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How Do I Change Admin Email?

I was hacked last year and I quit using my laptop, now I had someone remove the background app that was stealing all of my info, and I am trying to use my laptop again. The problem is that I have a new outlook email and I do not know how to change my…

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2026-09-04T00:58:57.43+00:00
HattyMae 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T10:00:06.6+00:00
Carl-L 21,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Account Creation Blocked

I'm unable to create a new Microsoft account because the account creation process is being blocked. During sign-up, Microsoft displays the following message: "Account creation has been blocked. We detected some unusual activity and blocked this…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-08-24T07:17:46.5666667+00:00
Christina Yu 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T09:59:31+00:00
Freddy Morales 0 Reputation points
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Paid for 365 subscription , subscription still shows expired

I have made a payment regarding 365 subscription two days ago. The amount was debited from my bank account instantly but the subscription was not renewed. I checked several times but nothing helped. It's been 2 days now and the issue isn't resolved. My…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-09-11T04:42:01.1766667+00:00
Samiksha Mandal 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T09:52:11+00:00
Vikki-T 10,280 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Exchange Email Hangs on Verizon Wifi Using Apple Mail on Mac Desktop

I have a personal Microsoft Exchange email account. Apple Mail on two different Macs will not retrieve mail when the Macs are connected to my Verizon Fios Wi-Fi. The same Apple Mail account works normally when either Mac is connected to my iPhone…

Outlook | MacOS | New Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-09-11T01:02:22.6533333+00:00
David DiPetro 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T09:49:04.08+00:00
Vikki-T 10,280 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why can I not contact an actual person

It would be much easier working through any issues if Microsoft cared enough about it customers to provide actual support not a bunch of hoops

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-11T20:03:40.6+00:00
Kris Fisher 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:44:10.8066667+00:00
EmilyS_726 29,000 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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COPY AND PASTE THE CELLS IN EXCELL

AFTER THE LAST MICROSOFT UPDATE WE CANNOT USE THE SHORTCUTS CTRL+C and CTRL+P to copy-paste the cells in Excell with the same format.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Windows
asked 2026-09-12T09:09:52.0566667+00:00
Mirela Stancu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:43:09.7033333+00:00
DaveM121 931.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Reoccuring billing of 365 family subscription

I have just discovered that you have been billing my account for the last 5 years for a Family 365 account I have no recollection of signing up to as I would not pay that much for this service when I have it through work. I would like a refund for this…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-09-12T09:05:20.38+00:00
Lauren Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:39:30.37+00:00
DaveM121 931.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Account recovery

My brother just had his xbox account hacked, email changed, his password was changed, and his recovery stuff was changed. Is there anything that can be done to get his Xbox account back

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-10T19:56:36.7733333+00:00
robert Jones 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T09:39:25.8466667+00:00
Vikki-T 10,280 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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calander for win 11

I cant seam to get a calander for win 11 any suggestions google calander works on I mac .thanks ? I was told by m soft to use the app store.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-04-10T17:52:43.36+00:00
ROD MAROIS 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T09:35:28.5266667+00:00
ROD MAROIS 0 Reputation points
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i brought abux stiklk isnt in my account

i brought a xbox gift card couple weeks ago with my bing points then reddemed roblux with tge money the robux stiklk isnt in my account

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2026-09-12T05:08:19.0466667+00:00
HOLMES, Parker (pholm32) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:35:07.0366667+00:00
Vikki-T 10,280 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Installing Teams on Mac OS Monteray 12.7.6

Hi. I'm trying to install MS Teams on my iMac. It's a 2015 iMac that runs Mac OS Monteray 12.7.6 and can't be updated past that. I've followed instructions in this forum to download Office with Teams v16.88, but when I try to run teams I get this error…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Other
asked 2026-09-12T08:46:55.5566667+00:00
Amelie Day 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:33:22.44+00:00
EmilyS726 267K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I am unable to install Windows 11 Insider Preview Experimental Build 28120.2912 over my current Build 28120.2630

I am unable to install Windows 11 Insider Preview Experimental Build 28120.2912 over my current Build 28120.2630. Windows Update repeatedly fails with the following message: “Some update files are missing or have problems. We’ll try to download the…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-09-09T01:33:14.06+00:00
commented 2026-09-12T09:28:21.5633333+00:00
Vikki-T 10,280 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Heart icon has disappeared in Windows 11 Photos app

Hi, Not sure what's causing this, but for some reason the 'heart' icon to add favourites to my Photos app has disappeared - as shown on screenshot below, with the red rectangle marking where it was previously. This is quite frustrating as I am a nature…

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2026-09-12T08:41:56.52+00:00
Alan Francis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:27:39.2333333+00:00
Paulo GM 72,305 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to change the Line chart color dynalically for each slicer option using Field Parameter?

I'm using a Field Parameter as a slicer to switch measures on a line chart. When I manually change the line's color for one slicer option, the same color automatically applies to the other option(s) too — the line doesn't retain a distinct color per…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-12T08:48:48.3866667+00:00
Anchal Rawat 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:27:21.0733333+00:00
Roebe Ta 1,110 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Update history shows KB5124008 successfully installed, yet Windows Update tells me to restart to install that update...

The KB5124008 update has created loads of problems for me. It automatically installed itself three days ago, and killed my USB audio device. After lots of work, two evenings of time, I eventually managed to get the audio system working again. Now Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-09-12T08:45:22.7333333+00:00
Martin Fabian 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T09:26:46.7866667+00:00
SD - IA 179.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure for Students verification completed but no subscription was created

Hello, I am a current full-time student at [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed] I attempted to activate Azure for Students using my university academic email. The academic verification process did not complete properly, and no…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For education | Other
asked 2026-09-12T07:53:06.0133333+00:00
LU, XIZHEN [Student] 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-12T09:20:20.62+00:00
Julie Huynh 3,420 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 Pro License Inactive After Windows 11 Pro Virtual Machine Upgrade

Back on February 26, 2026 I created a Windows 11 Pro Virtual Machine, and I went to the Microsoft Store to purchase the license. The digital license downloaded and successfully activated after purchase. It's been fine until today. It now tells me that…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-12T04:03:24.27+00:00
Michael McCreary 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T09:20:19.84+00:00
Neil D 34,285 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator