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FGP vs GPO

I was tasked with changing current default password policy and having admin/service accounts have a different password policy than the default one. I was told FGPP is the way to go with this. But am being told that it can be done with another GPO…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Deploy group policy objects
asked 2026-09-11T17:34:18.7466667+00:00
Alec Alderson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T15:15:03.03+00:00
Chen Tran 13,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Recover access to old Microsoft 365 tenant – sole Global Administrator locked out by MF

Hello Microsoft Entra community, I need help recovering access to an old Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Entra tenant. The tenant's only Global Administrator is locked out because Microsoft Authenticator MFA cannot be completed. The administrator knows the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-12T14:22:13.76+00:00
Katia Pinto 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-14T15:10:10.8233333+00:00
Daniel-Vo 6,450 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to remove the lines in a table

I wish to remove the lines created in my table so it only shows the list.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Forms | For home
asked 2026-09-14T13:53:14.1866667+00:00
Diana Pritchard 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T15:09:38.43+00:00
EmilyS726 268.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to enable my account as administraitor. Correlation Id: [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed] Timestamp: 2026-09-13T13:47:41.758Z

I cannot proceed with logging in and setting up my account as administraitor no matter how much I try different ways of logging in.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-13T13:51:13.0266667+00:00
Joanne Jadman 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-14T15:09:11.49+00:00
Helen Luu 3,110 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My HP Pavilion Laptop has stopped charging

My HP Pavilion Laptop has stopped charging. Battery is not removable. Any suggestions? New power cord maybe?

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-14T14:29:48.9333333+00:00
Cindy Gullo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T15:05:47.3666667+00:00
DaveM121 933.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Recently switch to Microsoft 365 and can no longer access Office tools

I recently switched from Microsoft 365 Premium to Microsoft 365 Basic. I no longer have access to the Office software tools. How do I get my access to the Office tools back?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-14T14:43:33.69+00:00
John Beets 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T15:03:56.47+00:00
John Beets 0 Reputation points
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Verifying data in 2 cells are valid with each other

We enter data in 2 cells. When you enter data (number) in A1, the data you enter in A2 (alpha-numeric) must be a specific value. For example, if I enter 99 in cell A1, the data entered in A2 MUST be JC. If I enter anything besides JC in A2 when 99 is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-11T16:45:24.7533333+00:00
Scott Grinder 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T15:00:00.4466667+00:00
Chris-D 1,595 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Excel Online functionality of Office Script buttons on protected sheets

Experiencing a problem with Office Script buttons in Excel Online. Previously, these buttons worked correctly on protected sheets, but now they only function when the sheet is unprotected. This change has disrupted my workflow, as I need to unprotect the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Other
asked 2026-08-27T15:01:20.8966667+00:00
erinwhi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T14:57:55.0866667+00:00
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Microsoft Bookings timezone support for British Columbia and Alberta changes in November 2026

Hello, We are using Microsoft Bookings for scheduling coaching appointments and need clarification regarding the upcoming timezone changes in British Columbia and Alberta. British Columbia will remain at UTC-7 year-round after November 1, 2026. Microsoft…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Calendar | Other
asked 2026-09-14T13:23:30.55+00:00
Technical Head 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:55:57.5533333+00:00
Ruby Nguyen 2,305 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Upgrade windows server 2022 evaluation to standard using DISM command

Hello Support , i have one question , regards of upgrading or converting windows server 2022 evaluation to full Standard edition by dism command , will this delete installed application or files ? please confirm thanks

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-05-18T06:20:13.1266667+00:00
Mohammed Abdelrahman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:53:17.0066667+00:00
Pappu Lal Kumar 0 Reputation points
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cannot load 365 with code provided

the 365 Personal installation 25 digit code is not all readable from the back of the card.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-14T14:13:10.1366667+00:00
Alan McCormaic 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:47:45.0233333+00:00
DaveM121 933.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot access Microsoft 365 admin center for an account nobody has access to since April 2023.

Hi there, Every month I've been charged to an old Credit Card for a Microsoft 365 account I cannot access. No former users have access, my old hardware and account have been deactivated. I no longer work for the company and the team is disbanded.…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-07-01T16:52:04.6233333+00:00
Liam Coyle 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T14:41:30.4233333+00:00
Liam Coyle 0 Reputation points
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I need assistance paying an outstanding Azure invoice and regaining access to my Azure subscription.

Hello, I need assistance paying an outstanding Azure invoice and regaining access to my Azure subscription. My invoice is showing a Locked status, and the Azure portal does not give me a normal Pay now or Settle balance option. My Azure subscription also…

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asked 2026-09-14T14:35:38.59+00:00
Shawn Smith 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-14T14:40:40.3533333+00:00
Daniel-Vo 6,450 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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my email is no longer working

my email is no longer working , it was working last week but not now

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-14T13:58:15.2033333+00:00
Peter McCarthy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:40:30.51+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,270 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I am unable to activate office 2016 on my pc

I install office 2016 - either by CD or online download. Product installs successfully but when I go to activate the product it does not work.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-03-24T17:02:15.0333333+00:00
Paul Gabriel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T14:39:55.72+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix sign in Minecraft on my phone

Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Android
asked 2026-09-14T13:32:02.0266667+00:00
Kian 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:34:35.9633333+00:00
paulr0511 48,635 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Deactivate DSPM for AI - Communication Compliance policy

Hello, It seems that a Communication Compliance policy was created accidentally by me (Purview Admin) while exploring the page DSPM for AI policies recommendations page. Could be one of the "One-Click policies" (DSPM for AI: Unethical…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-09-14T14:33:09.1233333+00:00
Nancy Daniel 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:33:21.8633333+00:00

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Cannot reactivate Windows 11 pro after switching from am4 to am5

I just switched out my cpu, motherboard, and ram to an am5 setup and now I cannot reactivate my windows. Before switching, it said my digital license was linked to my microsoft account. If i follow the troubleshooter and say i changed hardware recently,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-14T01:25:39.7733333+00:00
Andrea Smith 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T14:31:14.2066667+00:00
Neil D 34,305 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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MAI-Transcribe-2 diarization returns 503 on audio longer than 32 minutes

I am using MAI-Transcribe-2 through the Azure Speech REST API. Transcription works on the full recording, but native speaker diarization hits a repeatable cutoff between 31:20 and 33:15. Setup: Azure AI Foundry resource (AIServices), S0 East US API…

Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
asked 2026-09-04T17:28:35.1366667+00:00
Adrian Acurero 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T14:30:53.2366667+00:00
Adrian Acurero 0 Reputation points
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Lost the Ability to Copy/Paste in Excel

I can no longer copy/paste in Excel. The options to do so are still there and valid, but the program doesn't execute. This is the case with new spreadsheets and old ones that formerly worked just fine. How can I fix this issue?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Windows
asked 2026-09-14T13:55:35.7033333+00:00
Doreen Carone 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:28:13.8533333+00:00
DaveM121 933.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor