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need help with memory and disk usage

ive recently started to reuse my 2 year old laptop again (acer aspire) and it is very slow and when i checked, my memory and disk usage was at 100% and ive tried some stuff however i do not understand laptop and computers and dont want to try anything…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-14T22:25:49.7266667+00:00
olivetree122 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T23:02:06.26+00:00
Ivan B 123.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure $50 monthly credit

when I tried to active this credit ,I choose China and which is forbidden to use this credit but now I cannot find a way to reset and choose another country how should I reset the activation process ?

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other

A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web, mobile devices and many other platforms. Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.

5,838 questions
asked 2026-09-11T08:58:53.28+00:00
Stephen Xu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T22:53:20.57+00:00
Gidado Mukhtar Balangoggo 90 Reputation points
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Windows defender scans

As a side comment, on this website, the "ask a question" button is not available in the mobile site. Please pass that complaint on to the right department. My primary concern is that I feel like the daily Windows defender scans are excessive.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-14T22:37:43.38+00:00
Everett Phoenix 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T22:46:54.48+00:00
CrazyKats 19,595 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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icons are flashing?

My PC homepage display icons are flashing? I don't know how to stop it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-14T19:46:39.3166667+00:00
M. McGhee 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T22:45:55.9166667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 84,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Mon imprimante n'est plus reconnue

Bonjour, Mon réseau initial nommé par exemple 5XH3 s'est vu substituer un nouveau réseau intitulé 5XH3 2 et depuis lors, je ne peux plus me servir de mon imprimante HP M140 Laser Jet qui servait sous réseau 5XH3 Comment remédier à cela s'il vous…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-14T21:50:45.7066667+00:00
jom124 mln 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T22:27:16.8166667+00:00
Ivan B 123.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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“I need help with a duplicate Microsoft 365 Personal charge. Bank of America confirms two $99.99 payments went through. I need the duplicate $99.99 refunded without canceling my active subscription.”

“I need help with a duplicate Microsoft 365 Personal charge. Bank of America confirms two $99.99 payments went through. I need the duplicate $99.99 refunded without canceling my active subscription.”

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-14T21:54:45.3033333+00:00
John Duffy 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-09-14T22:27:02.8633333+00:00
EmilyS726 267.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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horizontal scroll bar issue

when i minimize a word doc, the bottom horizontal scroll bar disappears. the option to keep the scroll bar is already checked in advanced options. what more can I do to keep the scroll bar visible?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-11T21:07:33.9566667+00:00
Toon, Roxanne@CDPH 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T22:20:17.3633333+00:00
Hendrix 1,255 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Spell Check in Excel

I have the attached form, and I am unable to use spell check, it is dim. Can someone please help me fix this?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-11T17:50:39.9266667+00:00
Caitlin Hoskins 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-14T22:20:11.27+00:00
Hendrix 1,255 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Hotmail sent me a message about my daily limit and wouldn't let me send email...

I have paid storage and haven't sent any emails, today...

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-09T18:27:02.9233333+00:00
Roshonda 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T22:16:08.27+00:00
Hornblower409 15,140 Reputation points
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Copilot Studio: Does the Test Pane Use the Same Cross-Geo Validation as Published Channels?

For agents returning cross_geo_not_allowed in Microsoft 365 Copilot or Teams after publication, is the Copilot Studio Test pane processed through the same cross-geo validation pipeline as published channels, or does the Test pane use a separate service…

Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Development
asked 2026-09-14T22:13:19.0833333+00:00
Arnisha Khondaker 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Billing update

Wells Fargo detected fraud with my Business account. They are issuing me new Debit Card and Pin. They will arrive in 7-10 business days. Can I pay my Microsoft 365 bill at the beginning of October?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-14T15:03:09.0133333+00:00
Bobby Snyder 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-14T22:06:43.27+00:00
Ivory 1,415 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unknown Credit Card Charge

I am being charged a monthly amount on my Credit Card that I do not recognise. My Microsoft Account dose not have a Credit Card uploaded thus the charge is very strange. I have tried to contact Microsoft NZ but all I get is a web link aka.ms/charge that…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-09-14T20:39:28.93+00:00
Massimo Biscuola 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T21:32:09.05+00:00
EmilyS726 267.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices.

I can't download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices. I have the following message: refer to message code: 715-123130 и 707e4fe5-6cb4-4333-9ec0-94c4cea861fd.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-09-14T14:34:41.69+00:00
Евгений Хряпенков 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T21:31:18.37+00:00
Евгений Хряпенков 20 Reputation points
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new microsoft 365 key not working

I'm trying to enter a microsoft 365 product key on a new laptop I purchased and it's not accepting it. Checked multiple times that I entered it correctly. I'm using a microsoft account that I use for other laptops also. Is this why? Do I have to create…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-14T20:44:34.6566667+00:00
Better vision 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T21:30:23.22+00:00
EmilyS726 267.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft Advertising MCP server returns empty tool list after successful OAuth (Claude, ChatGPT) — possible protected-resource metadata issue

The Microsoft Advertising MCP server authenticates successfully but exposes no tools in any MCP client I've tested. Setup followed the official guide at learn.microsoft.com/en-us/advertising/guides/mcp-setup?view=bingads-13. Environment Endpoint:…

Microsoft Advertising API
Microsoft Advertising API

A Microsoft API that provides programmatic access to Microsoft Advertising to manage large campaigns or to integrate your marketing with other in-house systems.

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asked 2026-09-14T15:54:52.18+00:00
Stefan Georgescu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T21:28:28.98+00:00
MS Advertising - Marvin 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Sole Azure/Entra administrator locked out – MFA reset / Tenant Recovery required

I can successfully authenticate with my Microsoft/Hotmail username and password. My Azure/Entra identity appears as a guest/external account in the tenant (#EXT#). After entering my password, Microsoft requires MFA. When I select Sign in another way, the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-14T21:14:04.7366667+00:00
ZJohn 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-14T21:26:43.7766667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Trying to create an Azure account with my company: account creation blocked

Hi, I'm trying to create an Azure account with my company to use Azure Artifact Signing, and the account creation is blocked. I have tried multiple times over the few last months, it's always blocked. I have tried several emails on our company domain,…

Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing

A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)

1,276 questions
asked 2026-09-11T16:13:19.1366667+00:00
SD 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T21:09:23.54+00:00
SD 0 Reputation points
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Defender Antivirus "turned off"

Windows 11 25H2 26200.8968 Release Preview I keep getting notifications that Defender Antivirus is turned OFF. Every last toggle in Defender settings is toggled on, I get Antivirus updates, am able to run scans but I keep getting the notification window…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
asked 2026-07-25T13:27:00.0666667+00:00
kirbster 1 125 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T21:04:45.09+00:00
jens 0 Reputation points
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I'm the only user and purchased the MS 365 subscription myself and don't have admin rights and I cannot access the Admin Center

I'm the only user and purchased the MS 365 subscription myself and don't have admin rights and I cannot access the Admin Center. I need to update my payment method and can't access the Admin Center.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-14T20:07:09.8566667+00:00
Jody Schultz 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-14T21:02:23.45+00:00
Chris-D 1,515 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Agent support for MFA reset

I need agent support to reset my MFA. My account is locked, and I can't complete verification in the MFA app. The listed mobile number doesn't work in the MFA app.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-14T20:50:10.7933333+00:00
Larisa Thathiah 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-14T21:00:02.05+00:00
Lin v 1,455 Reputation points Independent Advisor