2,386 questions
1 answer
Cant Open Microsoft Store and Windows Security
My Windows Security and Microsoft Store apps refuse to open. The OS build I'm using is version 26200.9457, Windows 11 Home. And when I look for eventvwr.msc, there are 2 errors: #1st: Faulting application name: backgroundTaskHost.exe, version:…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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2026-09-15T09:56:07.6433333+00:00
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SoGoodAndTasty
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:18:41.62+00:00
Ramesh
181.6K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
My privacy buttons are greyed out and it wants me to age verify, Im already verified.
Today I was having trouble with a game that required xbox/microsoft age verification to access parts of the game. Which is weird since <PII removed> and I've already verified my account. I go to check microsofts age verification and it says to age…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,801 questions
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1 answer
Publisher download
I have been using Publisher since it first started. I have way too many documents to organize before the cut off date. I have been trying to convert as many as I can from publisher but no other software program does what this does and I have too many…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For business
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For business
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
433 questions
asked
2026-09-15T08:25:30.7266667+00:00
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Carmen
5
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-09-15T10:16:43.97+00:00
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Heimerdinger
545
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Black screen / black outline around desktop items - Explorer glitch
Hello: I was wondering if someone could help me with what seems to be a common yet unresolved Explorer glitch. After logging in, at some random time I start to see black outlines around my desktop folders, files, etc. Both screens eventually go…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,478 questions
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Awarded $100,000 Microsoft for Startups Azure credits but only $1,000 visible — allocation not found on either account
I was accepted into Microsoft for Startups and received a confirmation email stating that $100,000 USD of Azure credits had been unlocked, available immediately and valid for two years. I cannot locate this allocation on any account. My Azure account,…
Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,690 questions
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2 answers
who to install bluetooth drives
not run in bluetooth way to not run this computer not accept bluetoth devise way
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,833 questions
asked
2026-09-15T09:42:31.84+00:00
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mangilal naik
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:15:02.2+00:00
DaveM121
933.5K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Help me to reschedule my GH-300 - GitHub Copilot - English (ENU) exam
Where can i find my scheduled exams. I need to reschedule my exam within 3hours, help to to find it.
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
57,933 questions
asked
2026-09-15T10:10:32.9666667+00:00
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Ruchitha Chebrolu
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:14:51.5+00:00
Julian Sharp
43,441
Reputation points
2 answers
AZ-900 Certification Missing from Microsoft Learn Credentials
I passed Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) in March 2023. I have my Candidate ID and the original exam confirmation email, but my certification is not appearing under my Microsoft Learn profile → Credentials → Certifications. I would like assistance…
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
57,933 questions
asked
2026-09-15T07:49:54.6266667+00:00
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Sai Priya Kommineni
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:07:58.85+00:00
Julian Sharp
43,441
Reputation points
1 answer
Auto sent notifications to a channel even though setting has been disabled
The user has disabled notifications for a specific Teams channel, but notifications are still being automatically posted to the channel. The behavior continues even after confirming that the notification setting is turned off. Expected behavior: No…
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Settings | Configure notifications
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Settings | Configure notifications
Adjusting alert preferences for messages, mentions, and activity within Microsoft Teams
324 questions
asked
2026-09-15T09:43:59.6833333+00:00
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Edward Picasso
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:06:29.4533333+00:00
Zoha Fatima
510
Reputation points
1 answer
Azure Copilot Agents — Data Residency for Australian Tenants (australiaeast region)
We are an Australian organisation with our Azure tenant hosted in the australiaeast region. We are aligned to the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Blueprint for Secure Cloud and have compliance obligations that require us to understand data residency…
Microsoft Copilot | Other
2,164 questions
asked
2026-09-15T04:36:28.6166667+00:00
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Nyeem Zoarder
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:05:17.2166667+00:00
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Mohammad Wasi Haider
245
Reputation points
1 answer
Slim Pen reporting a battery error
My Slim Pen is showing an "i" symbol on the battery indicator like this—is the battery dead, or is there a problem with the charging slot?
Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
822 questions
asked
2026-09-15T08:11:40.8233333+00:00
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nghi do
5
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:05:10.89+00:00
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S.Sengupta
32,456
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Activating Windows 11 pro after hardware upgrade
I have an original Windows 7 Ultimate Retail licence which was legitimately upgraded through Microsoft's free upgrade offer to Windows 10 Pro, and later Windows 11 Pro. This installation was previously activated, and Microsoft Support has previously…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,313 questions
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1 answer
Locked out and no alternative access options
I am reaching out because I am in a highly stressful situation and desperately need some technical guidance. I manage the administrative backend for The Royal Pan-European Athletics and Sporting Club, and I am currently the only system administrator for…
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.
19,158 questions
asked
2026-09-15T09:38:06.0433333+00:00
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Echesting Programm
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T10:02:01.7466667+00:00
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Michelle Nguyen
1,510
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
cannot access installled office apps
I have purchased microsoft as a one off, I have entered the product key it says I have installed. but I think it may be installed to a different account, becasue it gave me a compelte run around with accounts and sign ins I can install the…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
2,793 questions
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3 answers
How do you sign in if MS always show Uknown error (Office for Mac)
Yeah thanks I have latest MS Office I log in properly. I have paid account in good standing. Nothing matters. You just cannot sign it due to unknown error. And yes I have all latest packaged downloaded. Moderator note: thread updated with operating…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
5,045 questions
asked
2026-09-14T22:34:57.7866667+00:00
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Alexander Horvath
0
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-09-15T10:00:53.4633333+00:00
Stefan Blom
352.5K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Need to update Microsoft Outlook
My Outlook programs stopped working and I received a message indicating that I need to update my software. I entered the e-mail address associated with my account, was sent an access code which I entered. The next screen said that there was an atypical…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
32,719 questions
asked
2026-09-07T20:46:06.72+00:00
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Ben Hoglund
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-15T10:00:09.36+00:00
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Vikki-T
10,575
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
images in incoming emails are not opening
images in incoming emails are not opening. Where is the Trust Centre in the latest Windows 11 update?
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
12,047 questions
asked
2026-09-09T05:42:18.0166667+00:00
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Brian Gunning
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-15T09:55:48.99+00:00
Vikki-T
10,575
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Outlook app on iPhone 16 wont send emails - but receives them fine.
I feel this is a simple fix but i have been through so much support about it and I haven't had an answer. I recently went abroad, i"m now back in the UK and have discovered that my Outlook app (important - the app) on my iphone 16 (ios 26.1) wont…
Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For home
Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For home
Using Outlook for iOS for personal email and calendar management
3,054 questions
asked
2026-09-10T14:35:30.2366667+00:00
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Alex Canner
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-15T09:53:48.3366667+00:00
Alex Canner
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Sorry, there was a problem while trying to connect to your account. Error Code: 0x0
Has anyone run into this issue recently. We have Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise - en-us install version: 16.0.20326.20100 installed on server 2022 Version 21H2 (OS Build 20348.5499). This is a persistent Citrix VDI with Citrix Virtual Apps and…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data
21,006 questions
asked
2026-09-14T13:49:08.03+00:00
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Marcel Talmaggies
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-15T09:52:26.11+00:00
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BabybooHN
3,125
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Unable to complete MFA because one of the two Global Administrators is no longer available
Our Microsoft 365 tenant currently has two Global Administrators. One of the administrators has left the company and is no longer reachable. The remaining administrator needs to manage the tenant, but MFA verification is still dependent on the former…
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.
19,158 questions
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