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Polls App in MS Teams

How do I setup the backend of Entra/Azure to allow staff only not students to add applications to a teams meeting like MS Polls?

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for education | Settings | Other
asked 2026-08-31T17:13:44.51+00:00
Michelle Everhart 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-11T00:20:45.38+00:00
Hendrix 1,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Win11 built-in Administrator account issue

I've enabled the Administrator acct. on my PC. It's not displayed on WIN login screen along with other account on PC. I am able to log into account remotely from another PC in my home but unable to personalize the display (see screenshot). Edge browser…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-09T02:53:53.3066667+00:00
Bpelle 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:20:20.3666667+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I actually turn off Spatial Sound?

I am using my realtek headset, but it seems that no matter what I do, spatial sound remains on. Spatial sound is set on "off" but when I play a game with no native spatial sound, there it remains. I set spatial sound on "Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-07T11:29:47.55+00:00
Oddloaf 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:19:42.54+00:00
Emma1-N 12,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My controller acts like a mouse pointer

Up until recently, both of my Xbox and PS5 controller acts like a mouse on my pc, but it's only on applications such as Spotify, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc. I tried disabling and re-enabling the controllers in Device Manager, it works only for a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-09-07T16:53:16.39+00:00
✦MOONIEE ✦ 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:19:05.3666667+00:00
Emma1-N 12,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Does FILE_LINK_POSIX_SEMANTICS allow replacing an existing destination opened without FILE_SHARE_DELETE?

Hello, I’m trying to clarify the documented Windows/NTFS semantics of POSIX-style hard-link destination replacement. Consider the following state: File A already exists at the destination path. A has an existing open handle. That handle allows…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2026-09-11T00:18:24.3666667+00:00
希望 匿名 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T00:18:50.5433333+00:00

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My "Chat" bar is blocked

I'm unable to use the "chat" bar. There is a red mark through it. It says the content is blocked. contact the site owner to fix the issue.

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-09T23:21:09.84+00:00
Jeanette 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:17:54.65+00:00
Emma1-N 12,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Printing from outlook hijacked by one note

Been trying to solve an issue from my mum. Essentially since one of the updates was installed onenote seems to be the default printer for outlook, I have tried the usual fixes setting actual printer as default, unticking one note etc but nothing works…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-31T13:48:10.76+00:00
Sean Fox 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:17:00.31+00:00
Emma1-N 12,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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OneDrive Installation Issue on macOS Ventura 13.7.8

I had to reinstall one drive but I can't get the current version to open. I am on macOS Ventura 13.7.8

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | MacOS
asked 2026-08-31T19:01:20.2033333+00:00
Rob Sherrin 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-11T00:16:31.5+00:00
Hendrix 1,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Can't open an excel fille that has been tied to my old company's Microsoft 365

I have a 2016 excel file that has nothing to do with my old company that will not open. When i try to open the file i get the following message saying that my old company will not allow access,

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-09T22:37:38.54+00:00
Danny W 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:15:45.5133333+00:00
Xavier-D 12,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I want to eleminater our subscription msft 365 business since we have an app wih msft 365 personal

Can you help me to eliminate our app for msft 365 business

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-08-31T19:36:49.2966667+00:00
Dante LaGatta 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-11T00:14:19.6033333+00:00
Hendrix 1,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Outlook.com email cannot filter spam mail

There are many emails that try to look like emails from Microsoft and crypto websites that I have never signed up for, with attachments as PDFs or config files attached as attachments in the emails. The Outlook system cannot protect these emails at all.…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-08T15:49:18.9866667+00:00
Chanathip 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T00:13:51.43+00:00
Hornblower409 14,815 Reputation points
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Complete loss of Excel Workbook

Good morning. I had an Excel workbook on the system called 'day share trading'. I used it regularly. Yesterday I went to use it, and it has completely disappeared, including the short cut. i have looked in the recycle bin etc., followed all the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-09T23:40:05.6066667+00:00
Frank Granziera 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:13:40.9966667+00:00
Xavier-D 12,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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What is happening to Microsoft Copilot?

I just recently logged on to my computer and I was using Microsoft Copilot. Then I went to sleep, and when I was ready to continue my work by exploring deeper into the topic more deeply, Microsoft Copilot said, "Something went wrong. Please…

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | App
asked 2026-09-10T00:00:29.4866667+00:00
Jef 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:13:12.59+00:00
Emma1-N 12,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Teams crackling with AirPods

Hello! I have an issue where I hear a crackling with my AirPods only with Microsoft Teams (both browser version and app) but with no other websites or apps. I have uninstalled and redownloaded drivers, turned off noise suppression, turned off audio…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Audio and video
asked 2026-08-31T20:44:32.5566667+00:00
JKL 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-11T00:12:35.06+00:00
Hendrix 1,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Classic Outlook Incoming Email Rule, When Applied, Gives Erroneous Message

In a very simple incoming email rule created locally in Classic Outlook (From a specific short list, Move it to a specific folder, and no Exceptions), even if I have not selected "Stop processing more rules", I get an error message that…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-04-29T21:18:50.63+00:00
PaulKimmel-5533 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:10:29.0466667+00:00
Ben Roberts 0 Reputation points
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Missing Files in Personal Vault

Two days ago, I could see files in my personal vault in one drive, today some files are no longer in vault nor are they in recycle bin nor can I restore. I need these pdf docs

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-07T17:49:49.6566667+00:00
Gerson Madrid 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:09:55.0133333+00:00
Xavier-D 12,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I unlock my account?

My account has been locked due to too many attempts to sign in. Whenever I request a code to be emailed to reset the password, I never receive the code. I know I have the correct email address for the account. How do I fix this? Moderator moved from…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-09T12:54:19.1366667+00:00
Amanda Mathis 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:08:51.08+00:00
Xavier-D 12,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can I still use the desktop version of Publisher?

I have a Microsoft 365 subscription and downloaded and installed the desktop versions of the apps on my laptop. Will I still be able to work with Publisher files after the October 1st deadline, or will the app be automatically uninstalled from my device?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-10T23:18:58.2633333+00:00
David Lambert 6 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T00:08:08.1566667+00:00
Jade Ng 15,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Attachments Not Coming Through

Hi, When using Outlook on my Edge desktop browser on a Dell computer, attachments do not come through with the email. When I check on my phone, the attachment does come through. Why is this happening and how do I fix it?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-10T17:55:44.1233333+00:00
Henry Fisher 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:06:01.2433333+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 45,760 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Whatsapp files saving

Greetings Why cant all my whatsapp files save from my whatsapp business linked to my laptop. Neither can they open. They show its opening and finally doesnt. Also one document saves and the rest all refuse.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-09-09T10:13:14.2333333+00:00
Isaac Ahimbisibwe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T00:05:23.1666667+00:00
Emma1-N 12,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator