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Cannot import .ics file into Outlook (new) app

Hi, I am having several problems with my outlook (new) app. I cannot import .ics files into the app as no calendar is available in the "Upload from file" window. I have verified that Outlook (new) is the default for .ics files. I cannot sync…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
asked 2024-01-09T14:13:55+00:00
Anonymous
170 answers

New software update for Nokia X2 Dual SIM: Nokia X Software Platform 2.1 (2.1.0.11/2.1.0.12/2.1.0.13)

Great news! Today we have started rolling out a new software update for the Nokia X2 Dual SIM (RM-1013) owners. This is a major/global release, bringing the phone software version to Nokia X Software Platform 2.1 (2.1.0.11/2.1.0.12/2.1.0.13), and will be…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2014-09-02T07:56:03+00:00
Anonymous
170 answers

Error: 0x800F0922 when installing KB 2919355

This error may appear for multiple reasons. Some common causes are VPN clients and an unexpected System Reserved Partition size. Try removing any VPN Clients and attempt the update again. You might be able to fix this problem by using third-party…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2014-05-14T19:23:49+00:00
Anonymous
170 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

E Tree points and ranking not syncing up between mobile and desktop.

Hi guys, Ive been participating in the Microsoft weather E Tree program for quite a while now and i've just noticed that my points and rank arent synced up between my mobile weather app and my desktop edge browser webpage. Ive just broken into the top 50…

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11
asked 2023-03-11T12:18:52+00:00
Anonymous
170 answers

Surface Pro 4 - External screen keeps turning on/off (black flickering)

Hi there, I just made a video of my recent problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phi\_Yru77aM You can see that when I'm using the built-in screen of my SP4 (i7, 16GB, 512GB) and only one 4K external screen (both at 60hz), this monitor keeps turning…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2017-06-13T21:32:22+00:00
Anonymous
170 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I charge the Surface RT via a USB port or in a car?

The Surface came with a power adapter which is not very convenient for people like me that always on the road. Now that it is a propitiatory adapter, I can't share it with other devices, so there is one more bulky thing to carry.  Is there a way I can …

Surface | Other
asked 2012-10-29T16:28:13+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers

Excel 2016 - Cannot type anything into a cell all of a sudden

Hi, I am experiencing a problem with Excel 2016 that is really frustrating. I am working normally in excel 2016, when all of a sudden I cannot type anything into a cell. If I press Ecs nothing happens. I do not have macros, nor protected sheet or cells.…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2017-04-14T07:08:05+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers

Outlook isn't letting me resize an image. Used to click on the pasted image and drag the corner to size. Why make updates that make things more difficult?

UPDATE 09.20.2024 AGAIN, this issue has returned, and the previous work arounds don't work either. This site is a message board, you need to contact MS directly to get this resolved. I contacted Support, and they say they can't fix because the issue is…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2024-07-24T11:20:25+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Switch from 'new' Outlook (2023) to 'classic' outlook

I need to go back to the Classic version because the 'new' Outlook lacks some features that I need for work. This webpage https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/getting-started-with-the-new-outlook-for-windows-656bb8d9-5a60-49b2-a98b-ba7822bc7627…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2023-04-18T20:26:13+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Gmail using Windows Live Mail after May 30, 2022

Can someone tell me how to set up to use Windows Live Mail for Gmail after the May 30, 2022 Gmail changes. There is something I have read about "app passwords" which sounds a lot like what Yahoo has done. I have about 75 clients who use WLM. …

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
asked 2022-03-19T13:57:32+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers

Bluetooth Headset cannot be used as both headphones and speakers

I have a bluetooth headset that does not allow me to use it as both a microphone and a headset. I have determined that audio will play through the Bluetooth headset as long as the recording device is set to Conexant ISST Audio.  If I set the recording…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2019-07-26T17:27:54+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers

Can't enable .NET Environment in Windows 10 1903

Well, this is a showstopper for me. I'm in the Release Preview ring & installed 1903 (18362.30) yesterday . Update went fine. No issues experienced. Got a Cumulative Update to install today (KB4495666). Installed it & rebooted. Build is now at…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2019-04-10T07:18:57+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers

Error Code 80248015

How to fix Error Code 80248015 when trying to access windows updates

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
asked 2017-12-03T21:29:45+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

windows 7: Can't get HDMI audio - the hdmi device does not appear under the playback devices

so yeah you've probably gathered my problem from my title. i have an integrated intel graphics chip (interestingly enough the intel control pane,l through which i used to control the majority of the devices functions, did not survive the upgrade... it…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
asked 2009-05-22T05:38:40+00:00
Anonymous
169 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cursor jumps around while typing

In every application on my computer, my cursor jumps around while typing. I can not type fast because I have toconstantly bring the cursor back to where I am typing (just did it again right now). Something is wrong and needs to be fixed. I am not…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2010-09-01T17:42:52+00:00
Anonymous
168 answers

High ram usage while idle on a windows 11 pc

Just like the title goes, my laptop gets about 50~60 ram usage while idle, even though it has 16 gigs of ram. Tried checking with the task manager doesn't seem to spot anything going on. Also, I've tried fixing the registry, disabling startup…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-01-06T07:55:14+00:00
Anonymous
168 answers

Quick Access not showing in navigation pane since Windows 11 update

I updated to the latest version of Windows 11 yesterday. When I opened File Explorer, Quick access and recent files/folders were showing to the right of the window, but the Quick Access folder option was missing from the navigation panel on the left. …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2022-10-07T05:34:35+00:00
Anonymous
168 answers

Disappearance of Windows 11 Taskbar Icons after Switching Virtual Desktops

Windows 11 22H2 In Windows 11's built-in virtual desktop feature, there is a high probability that icons of active applications on the current desktop may not be displayed when switching between different virtual desktops. The icons only appear when I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2023-11-24T09:01:51+00:00
Anonymous
168 answers

Security Update KB5034441 for Windows 10 Ver. 22H2 will not install.

Thank you so much Microsoft as you have started the New Year off with bang with this update failure below on the first patch Tuesday of the year: Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x8024200B: 2024-01…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2024-01-09T18:42:21+00:00
Anonymous
168 answers

Windows 10 2004 optimization/defrag bug

Hi all I've just completed the Windows 10 2004 upgrade and I have noticed 2 issues. When I manually trim my SSD in the drive defrag/optimize tool in windows and I reboot it says 'never optimized' when i go back. I heard this was a bug in insider…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2020-05-29T10:31:40+00:00
Anonymous