20,552 questions
102 answers
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Windows update can not currently check for updates, because the service is not currently running
When i try to go to windows update its says : Windows update can not currently check for updates, because the service is not currently running , try restarting your computer http://i36.tinypic.com/1t1oo4.jpg Im concerned because Updates are critical …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
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2009-11-10T22:10:19+00:00
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 7 - Does Windows offer virtual desktop options?
original title: Multiple desktops in windows 7 ? Hi, Why Windows 7 is not providing the virtual desktops like in Mac or Linux ? It helps a lot in arranging the applications into various groups like personal, office etc and placing them on different…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
8,440 questions
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2009-10-21T13:19:43+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:25:10.87+00:00
Anonymous
102 answers
"There is an issue with your account or order."
I have been using Microsoft Rewards for about a year now, and the first time I ever redeemed anything was 7/6/2022. Ever since then, I have been able to redeem rewards properly, and do what I want with my points. At 3/12/2023, this story changed. I went…
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.
8,335 questions
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2023-03-14T17:01:29+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:07:10.72+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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Can people keep using Microsoft Publisher unsupported after the end of support date in October 2026?
Hello, Microsoft announced that Publisher will not be supported after 2026, but the announcement was vague so I wanted to clear up a few things: Will Microsoft Publisher still be available to use (albeit unsupported) after October 2026 or will it be…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
210 questions
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2025-01-24T19:39:30+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T21:11:00.73+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
How can I contact the Complaints Department?
I challenged three charges which amounted to over £290 and was given and email to say the refund was on its way and it's never been deposited into my account. I have called the helpline SEVERAL times and have been fobbed off. Where can I lodge a formal…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
19,035 questions
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2024-02-22T00:36:59+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T21:07:42.5566667+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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How do I disable "Microsoft Word Security Notice" pop-up
I am extremely frustrated, to the point that I want to just switch over to Apple products the way everyone tells me to. For no reason - (at least nothing I did), Microsoft appears to have installed some type of software on my computer that whenever I…
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.
62,733 questions
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2021-07-07T17:12:32+00:00
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2025-07-21T21:03:19.65+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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stdole32.tlb in Excel Windows 10
Everytime I run Excel 2007 in windows 10, the stdole32.tlb box comes up and it has to reconfigure itself. How do I stop this?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
57,894 questions
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2017-06-14T22:39:55+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:57:40.13+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
Exchange account set-up missing for Outlook 2016
I recently upgraded to Office 2016 Preview from Office 2013. I had several POP / IMAP and Exchange accounts that all worked fine prior to the upgrade. After the upgrade the POP / IMAP accounts work fine but non of the Exchange accounts work. I got the…
Microsoft 365 and Office
Microsoft 365 and Office
A comprehensive suite of productivity tools and cloud services that enhance collaboration, communication, and efficiency. Combining classic Office apps with advanced Microsoft 365 features, it supports both personal and business needs
3,076 questions
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2015-05-10T20:07:40+00:00
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2025-07-21T20:55:16.3333333+00:00
Anonymous
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CAN'T PIN FOLDERS ANYMORE IN EXCEL/WORD 2016
I can not pin folders anymore in excel or word 2016 ***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
57,894 questions
asked
2015-10-04T15:48:01+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:55:16.3333333+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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Excel 2016 will not open file from file explorer
I cannot get Excel 2016 to open and run a file by clicking on the file from File Explorer. Is there a bug?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
57,894 questions
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2015-09-25T09:51:21+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:55:16.3333333+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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Word 2010 blacking out numbering for Heading 3 in body and TOC
My boss gave me a document to fix. Word 2010 has started blacking out (black box) the number for Heading 3 headers in the body and the TOC. I make the blocking go away by modifying the style numbering, but I can't get the numbering to work properly…
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.
62,733 questions
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2011-06-08T17:59:36+00:00
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2025-07-21T20:52:09.7233333+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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How do you stop words from being split across two lines in Word 2010?
Help please, have installed Word 2010 and cannot work out why the words get split at the end of a line, leaving half the word on one line and the other half getting pushed onto the next. Any ideas much appreciated!
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.
62,733 questions
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2010-08-10T23:06:00+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-21T20:52:09.7233333+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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Minecraft Java Edition - Multiplayer Option disabled
we bought the Minecraft Java Edition to use it in multiplayer mode, but this option is disabled. Error message is 'Multiplayer is disabled. Please check your Microsoft account settings'. Unfortunately we can't find anything that could be changed. Any…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
10,440 questions
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2020-12-14T16:29:57+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:06:56.6666667+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
Recurring ntoskrnl.exe crashes and BSODs on a new PC with random BugCheck causes and different drivers - help needed!
AVE... I have a constant problem with running Windows 10 on a new PC. First crashes were caused by faulty PSU, but I replaced it already. Other components (CPU, GPU, motherboard, SSD, RAM) are brand new. I have two old hard drives too, but I use them…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,843 questions
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2020-12-26T09:53:33+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T21:06:56.6666667+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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BitLocker locked my drive after a BIOS update
HP updated BIOS which turned on BitLocker and locked and encrypted my drive. I never set up BitLocker so I don't have the key or a password. It is not saved in my Microsoft account since I never set it up. BestBuy set up my laptop and transferred…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,569 questions
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2020-06-28T14:24:52+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T20:27:58.6433333+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
"items since last import"
cannot get my new photos to upload into photos on windows 10
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
1,720 questions
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2020-04-13T19:15:44+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T15:58:56.2633333+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
New Windows 10 update making everything slow
So apparently Windows decided to automatically update itself while I was away from the PC. When I’m trying to log in, it takes ridiculously long (around 30-40 minutes). So I tried restarting, but startup is SUPER slow to the point that I’m stuck waiting …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
15,823 questions
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2020-01-17T00:52:20+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-08T14:49:48.9733333+00:00
Anonymous
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Synaptics software accidentally deleted
Following some problems with a 3 year old Acer Cloudbook I had a PC shop re install a fresh Windows 10 and delete the original version. I had previously done something to change the touchpad settings and had resolved it by installing updated drivers. I…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
39,745 questions
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2019-09-20T14:54:28+00:00
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2025-07-08T14:48:02.1+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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Cannot change account to administrator!
Hi. I need to change my account to administrator so I can make changes to my internet accounts but my internet provider told me that I am just a standard user in Windows 8 and I need to change it to administrator. When I try to change my user profile…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,063 questions
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2012-11-03T17:01:26+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:27:30.85+00:00
Anonymous
101 answers
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Can't do any Windows 8 update (error code 800F081F)
I just update my Windows 7 laptop to windows 8 pro and found that I couldn't install any update due to this error 800F081F. It seems that MS had a solution, "System Update Readiness Tool", for all other windows version from vista to server…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,552 questions
asked
2012-10-27T09:23:06+00:00
Anonymous
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2025-07-07T19:27:30.85+00:00
Anonymous