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I can't add a phone number to my microsoft account on microsoft rewards.

I clicked "add phone number" on manage how to sign in with microsoft. I then added my phone number and recieved no text. I resent the code and yet recieved no text. I restarted my phone, reset the wifi and looked at other articles with people…

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.

8,301 questions
asked 2023-08-05T17:30:07+00:00
Anonymous
252 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Slow internet on Surface Pro 4

Hi, My Surface pro 4 which I got from the Microsoft store, internet is running extremely slow. When I log on it goes fast for about 20 seconds Then drops to a snails speed. It Also makes all my other devices internet go slow as well. If I shut down the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Network
asked 2015-11-16T09:43:44+00:00
Anonymous
251 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

There is a serious disk error on file ~Word Work File S{A1F41F30-FB84-B649-9F8A-F0A7D2698BBF}.tmp

everytime i save a word file on my mac i get this message.  i'm using ms office v15.22.1.  Please advise. Thanks

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2016-05-30T19:08:24+00:00
Anonymous
250 answers

Unable to delete Word file in an Android Device

I am trying to delete a file but Word (android GalaxyNote5) is saying I do not have permission to delete  **The post was moved to the appropriate forum category by the moderator.** ***Subject edited for clarity by the moderator.***

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2017-04-04T13:04:33+00:00
Anonymous
250 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 8.1 Update is not appearing in the Windows Store

If you do not see the Windows 8.1 update in the Windows Store, here are some of the reasons.  You can find more details here on why you may not be seeing the Windows 8.1 update.  You may be running an edition of Windows 8 that doesn’t support the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2013-10-19T23:40:52+00:00
Anonymous
250 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 Checking For Updates stuck forever

original title: Windows 7 Checking For Updates stuck forever - I know this is answered, but the solutions don't work for me. Please see details! I have installed a legit Windows 7 OS on my laptop. Its not an upgrade, it was a blank hard drive. WIndows 7…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2011-05-31T17:23:58+00:00
Anonymous
248 answers

Over-exposure in screenshots and recordings with HDR in Windows 11

Hello, I am inquiring about an issue I can't seem to solve (without turning HDR off all-together, which defeats the purpose of having it even be an option in Windows 11) In recordings (primarily using OBS) and in screenshots (with snip and sketch)…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2022-05-02T14:37:27+00:00
Anonymous
247 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows locking into sleep mode

2 days ago i upgraded my windows 10 to build 1903 , since then , randomly and during any activity (gaming , watching a video ..etc) ,  screen with the word "locking" in the middle appears for half a second and my laptop goes into sleep mode…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2019-07-06T18:08:07+00:00
Anonymous
247 answers

New firmware update for Lumia 950/950 XL: 01078.00053.16236.35xxx

Hey folks, We are starting to rollout a new firmware update today for Lumia 950/950 XL: 01078.00053.16236.35xxx. Key improvements in this release include: Wi-Fi connectivity improvements, including fixes for Wi-Fi connection dropping randomly and…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2016-07-07T17:12:19+00:00
Anonymous
247 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 7 has High CPU Usage and slow performance

Hello all, I've searched the forums, but was unable to find anything relevant.  I recently upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista.  It was running fine for about a week then all of a sudden everything started running very slow.  I checked the the processes…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2009-11-18T04:59:29+00:00
Anonymous
244 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

"Notify when available" missing

Why is my "Notify when available" missing when I click on a user in Teams? This is what is missing from a user we support.

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2023-05-23T13:31:50+00:00
Anonymous
243 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is there any way to disable spam filter completely?

Is there any way to disable junk-mail/spam filtering completely in Outlook.com? I'd prefer my Windows client to handle this locally, thus everything I receive to my @outlook.com address should be going into Inbox.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
asked 2012-08-10T11:28:23+00:00
Anonymous
243 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

KB2862330 fails to install

Update KB2862330 repeatedly fails to install on Windows 7.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2013-10-08T23:44:09+00:00
Anonymous
243 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error Code: 0xc0000034 in Windows 8 - Boot Configuration Data file missing required information

I have Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook and recently received this error message after having no previous problems with the laptop.  Dell tech support ran me through hard drive tests and no problems were found.  I was told the only way to fix this issue is…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
asked 2013-08-09T13:40:04+00:00
Anonymous
243 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problems with "File Association" in Windows 7 64-bit

Although I am able to go through the "regular" process to associate a program with an extension it doesn't work.  After going through the browse process and selecting the program it brings me back to the "open with" window.  The…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-11-04T02:38:45+00:00
Anonymous
243 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

'Feeling symptoms?' - how do you complete this Microsoft/Bing Rewards search?

How do you complete this Microsoft/Bing Rewards search for 10 points?: UPDATE: Microsoft/Bing seem to have finally fixed this. I typed in 'illness' or 'illness symptoms' on the Edge mobile app and it completed, but I think it'll work anywhere using Bing…

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.

8,301 questions
asked 2024-07-29T10:12:01+00:00
Anonymous
242 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

Hi Can anyone help me, i am trying to open files and folders and all i keep getting is Windows cannot find C;\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe, and so stopping me gaining access. I have been told that i could find the file on another computer paste it to…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2009-11-18T16:24:30+00:00
Anonymous
242 answers

Battery Degradtion : Surface Pro (5 , 2017) (I5, 256 gb)

Hello, I just wonder if some of you who own this version of Surface Pro have the same issues like mine as in below: ISSUE: Battery at full charge drastically degraded and swingsConditions observed lately:-The battery runs out within 1-2 hrs just by…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2019-06-15T07:08:49+00:00
Anonymous
241 answers

Windows Update - How will it change your system?

You need to make a decision about where you want to be with your system. My advice is to change the Windows Update (WU) setting to never. It really depends on where you want to be with your Windows 7 system. Woody Leonhard has described the situation…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2016-10-14T16:11:13+00:00
Anonymous
240 answers

"Edit Tags" option missing in One Drive & existing tags not visible

I've been experimenting with OneDrive to store photos with tagging.  Everything seemed to be working great until I went in to OneDrive today.  When I use the search bar to search for tags, nothing returns where I know tags exist.  When I go into the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2020-06-24T20:11:41+00:00
Anonymous