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How to remove Copilot Search feature in Microsoft Edge

I have removed the Copilot app entirely from my computer, but the Copilot Ai-generated search results still pop up when I search things in Microsoft Edge. The commonly used options to remove are not there for me - the Sidebar does not have 'App-specific…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-17T01:14:06.6066667+00:00
Bridgette 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-19T12:51:31.02+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,295 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Operator need help to login

My operator is trying to login but the phone number is not matching: Request Id: [Moderator note: personal info removed]  Correlation Id: [Moderator note: personal info removed]  Timestamp: 2026-09-16T03:04:02.901Z

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-17T01:07:23.9033333+00:00
Viola, Dion (D.) 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-17T03:08:39.9633333+00:00
Kai-Ex 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix a black screen

I was just on my laptop when it accidentally slipped off my bed and hit the ground, but when I picked it up again, the screen was frozen. No cursor; nothing would move or work. I tried to turn it off, but it still wouldn't work until the 3rd time,…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-17T01:05:53.67+00:00
Carissa Caskey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T01:44:11.1233333+00:00
EmilyS726 269.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to fix ek certification

I have been trying to fix a problem where everytime i open a fortnite tourney i get kicked due to my ek certification not being verified and when i checked the actual file it said my device doesnt have enough info. I spent a few hours doing multiple…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-09-17T01:05:08.7833333+00:00
Bryce Cooper 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-25T23:19:25.01+00:00
Bryce Cooper 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I am a Win365 paying private customer! How can I get help from MS support with MS insist that my account is an Business account?

I am a private customer of Microsoft 365 but Microsoft do not allow me to administer my own computer, like updates etc. I can not geet in contact with ANY support from Microsoft!! Do I have to cancel my MS365 or is there any way to get some help from MS…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
asked 2026-09-17T01:03:04.38+00:00
JR Lindstrom 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-22T04:31:49.41+00:00
JR Lindstrom 40 Reputation points
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Unable to launch cloud shells due to "you dont have access" in student account

I just opened up my student account on azure, but I do not see my student subscription in my directory. Instead, I see my university's account. I only see azure for students in my subscription filter drop down. Is someone able to offer assistance?

Azure | Azure Training
asked 2026-09-17T01:01:19.5666667+00:00
Gonzalez, Jonathan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T16:44:09.23+00:00
Rukshan edirisinghe 910 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Visual Studio Professional renewal order shows Completed

Visual Studio Professional renewal order shows Completed, but only Dev Essentials appears in subscriptions and your product key is reported as invalid.

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2026-09-17T00:59:59.4166667+00:00
mary bray 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-17T03:26:58.6733333+00:00
mary bray 20 Reputation points
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How to get access back to Hardware Workspace

I have an account on partner.microsoft.com to sign drivers. This worked a few months ago. Now, when I go to the Hardware Workspace, I'm told access is denied and that I should ask my administrator for access. When I click that link, it shows I have…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-09-17T00:58:14.0966667+00:00
David Zar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T00:58:31.4333333+00:00

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Will a hacked microsoft account log you out of your computer?

My account got hacked and Microsoft recovery is <> so I have no hope in getting it back. I have it signed in on my laptop and now I'm wondering if it'll sign me out and I'll have to redo it. Again, I have no faith in any sort of recovery I just…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-17T00:54:34.0533333+00:00
J K 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T03:24:38.9633333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Account rewards point spent I didn’t redeem

My account was hacked a few months ago and they redeemed all my points. I’ve tried contacting support and have been ignored. I’ve put in a couple requests but still haven’t heard back. How do I get my points back?

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.

8,433 questions
asked 2026-09-17T00:54:25.4833333+00:00
Amanda Stout 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T20:04:08.87+00:00
Jonathan Deives 81,795 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Trusted Launch Windows: signed AK-to-VM binding and read-only retrieval

Is a Microsoft-signed binding between the existing vTPM AK and immutable Azure vmId supported for this non-confidential Trusted Launch Windows configuration? If yes, please identify the exact supported evidence and verification method. If not, please…

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines

An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.

10,384 questions
asked 2026-09-17T00:53:58.9566667+00:00
Klooless 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-19T15:48:40.8233333+00:00
Klooless 0 Reputation points
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My email to login to my account is no longer valid

My email address to login into my account is no longer valid, so I cannot get a code to get into the email, to try and retrieve my bitlocker recovery key. I have updated my email address and it has now locked me out completely for 30 days.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-09-17T00:36:42.1366667+00:00
Lynda McNeilly 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T03:08:59.2166667+00:00
EmilyS726 269.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Artifact Signing Identity Validation Failed — No Option to Upload Requested Documents

Hello, I am attempting to complete Public Identity Validation for Azure Artifact Signing for my Colorado LLC, Legend Forge Studios LLC. The identity validation fails with a message from Vetting Operations stating: “We need some additional information to…

Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing

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

1,336 questions
asked 2026-09-17T00:36:34.4533333+00:00
cody kinderkencht 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T15:30:46.55+00:00
cody kinderkencht 0 Reputation points
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Please help, Severity A tenant lockout still unresolved, not sure what else to try

I want to be upfront that I've posted about this before and understand the concern about repeating myself, genuinely not trying to spam, just running out of options and could really use guidance. Our tenant has been without any Global Administrator for…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-17T00:35:36.5733333+00:00
Nandy Bo 50 Reputation points
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Excel disappeared

After the recent update of my MS applications, Excel disappeared on my MacBook.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | MacOS
asked 2026-09-17T00:17:27.3233333+00:00
Shulamit Gehlfuss 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T00:54:43.5333333+00:00
Manoel Barros 22,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I search "My PC",

Best way to search "My PC" including the register that references a specific program on a newer PC Windows 11 OS? Understanding this would be a long search would the PC keep the displayed results if I didn't return for hours after it had…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-17T00:17:16.47+00:00
Jack Jacobs 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T01:20:12.57+00:00
_AW_ 69,576 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Outlook not sycronizing with imap server

Outlook cannot sycronize with imap server because it cannot log on. Everything else is working fine. I have not changed password or used it for years. How do I find out what my password is for Outlook?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-09-17T00:14:50.1833333+00:00
Larry Jermark 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T01:14:05.9833333+00:00
Manoel Barros 22,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Not receiving approve sign in request on Authenticator app

When I log into Outlook, I don't have any issues getting into my account, but when I log into microsoftonline.com, it prompts me to open my Authenticator app and approve the request. However, nothing comes through. If anything, my Authenticator app only…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-17T00:14:36.3833333+00:00
Jessie Gripo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T00:14:58.54+00:00

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windows 11 won't update

the update for my windows 11 is available but says error everytime i try to download and install the update

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-09-17T00:09:41.5666667+00:00
Jaheem Brown 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T00:40:50.4833333+00:00
Ivan B 124.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Task Manager crashes immediately on my main Windows account

Hello, I have a problem with Task Manager on my Surface Pro 12 running Windows 11. Task Manager does not open on my main Windows account. When I run taskmgr.exe, nothing appears and it crashes in the background. I have already: Run sfc /scannow…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-17T00:09:22.7766667+00:00
Ermiya Ahmadzadeh 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-17T00:21:39.2666667+00:00
Ermiya Ahmadzadeh 20 Reputation points