2,184 questions
1 answer
How to turn off my PC with no update
How can I shut down my PC without Windows forcing me to “Update and shut down”? Today I was able to send my warmest regards, telepathically, to the mothers of the Windows 11 developers who decided that forcing users to “Update and shut down” was a good…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
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I need ARM64 26H2 build 26300.9278 ISO or VHDX for use as a DISM repair source.
Hello, I need ARM64 26H2 build 26300.9278 ISO or VHDX for use as a DISM repair source. tried everything and that is my only help but do not see it on website.
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Repair and recovery
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2026-09-13T02:12:18.7666667+00:00
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Dagmara Rodriguez
0
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2026-09-13T02:33:46.7133333+00:00
Dagmara Rodriguez
0
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1 answer
Can i redeem Valorant Points via Microsoft Rewards?
Hi, i play valorant at the brazilian server and i wish to know if i can redeem VP with xbox or microsoft store for my account. I know that LOL its possible but what about Valorant?
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.
8,326 questions
asked
2026-09-13T02:10:20.8833333+00:00
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gracy santana
20
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commented
2026-09-13T05:09:17.5166667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
18,930
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Microsoft Software update wiped out my PC
Microsoft Software update wiped out my PC, my memory's wiped out. I own a Lenovo, and it's only 2 year plus old. My Lenovo technician says the crash is caused by Microsoft software update.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,842 questions
asked
2026-09-13T02:08:21.5266667+00:00
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Vincent Khoo
0
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answered
2026-09-13T03:35:07.5166667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
76,730
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
0 answers
Identity deleted during GoDaddy tenant consolidation
I need Azure subscription and Microsoft Entra administrator-access recovery. GoDaddy deleted and recreated my Microsoft 365 account in another tenant. I cannot access the original tenant or select my subscription to open a support ticket. Please route me…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,180 questions
asked
2026-09-13T02:08:03.6366667+00:00
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Tahir Bashir
0
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2026-09-13T02:08:03.6366667+00:00
Tahir Bashir
0
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1 answer
Personal subscription paid for a year, been taken away with technical problem.
Account and product State that this is about Microsoft 365 Personal and access to Word on a MacBook. Confirm the Microsoft account email you’re signed in with. Timeline of events Mention that you purchased Microsoft 365 Personal, paid up front, and…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
2,048 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:56:22.0766667+00:00
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Andrew Prettejohn
0
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commented
2026-09-13T02:29:29.0766667+00:00
Andrew Prettejohn
0
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2 answers
My account is locked, and no one can help me
Hi! I created a new Microsoft account with a different email to be able to play minecraft with a friend of mine. The next day he account was locked and when I click the "Next" button to verify that i'm a human and the owner of the account is…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
24,594 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:53:02.5766667+00:00
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Eden
0
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answered
2026-09-14T03:45:41.9966667+00:00
Hornblower409
14,925
Reputation points
1 answer
How do I get my already active MS OFFICE 365 activation number?
How do I get my already active MS OFFICE 365 activation number?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
26,080 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:46:26.2333333+00:00
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Nathaniel Shipp
0
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2026-09-13T02:41:26.2233333+00:00
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paulr0511
48,535
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to correct Birthday at Microsoft account (from child account to adult account)?
When I registered my microsoft account in the year 2015, I put my birthday wrongly as 2015 (actually I was born in the year 1960). THerefore I have been treated as a child at Microsoft account. How can I change it? or how can I contact the microsoft…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Windows
A free app and service that helps families create healthy digital habits and stay connected. It’s designed to support both online safety and real-world awareness by offering tools for screen time management, content filtering, and location sharing
1,063 questions
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2026-09-13T01:43:40.4766667+00:00
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亚湘 袁
0
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answered
2026-09-13T01:43:57.1333333+00:00
AI answer
2 answers
Minecraft launcher not installing I tried everything (at least I think) and windows updates keep giving me errors
My Minecraft literally won't install it doesn't matter If I try to install it from the Microsoft store or the web it keeps giving me errors. Also my windows update tab in settings, whenever I go to it always says "Something went wrong. Please try…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,495 questions
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1 answer
File format or file extension not valid error when opening documents
i bought new computer and transferred my Microsoft office account to the new computer. I need to use excel, word, etc. for work and school. my account transferred but when i try to open documents in the new computer i get a transferred my Microsoft…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
57,882 questions
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2026-09-13T01:42:40.3766667+00:00
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Macelop
0
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answered
2026-09-13T02:40:12.2+00:00
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Jhun Buala
5,710
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
I cannot access a 6 digit code on Authenticator app when asked
I am trying to log in to ClientLinq which I access through my work account . My work email is [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed]@travelonly.com . My login and my password are working but then I am asked to enter the 6 digit…
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.
18,996 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:42:15.8+00:00
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Kirsten King
0
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commented
2026-09-14T00:26:12.1133333+00:00
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Kien
1,145
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do I prevent the keyboard from switching to Spanish
I'm an advanced Word user and I'm translating a book from English to Spanish. The document I'm editing is set in Latin American Spanish. I don't have a Spanish keyboard, yet when I switch between a Spanish document and the original English pdf document,…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
2,036 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:25:02.2233333+00:00
Michael D Bailey
75
Reputation points
accepted
2026-09-13T01:35:49.79+00:00
Michael D Bailey
75
Reputation points
1 answer
i cannot use my excel
i cannot use my excel when i click it theres an indication pop up that saying repair, help and cancel as you can see on the button from the above, when i click repair the indication will disappear and after 1 sec the excel also will disappear and i…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For education | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For education | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
1,425 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:23:31.45+00:00
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Carlo Francisco
0
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commented
2026-09-14T13:23:31.34+00:00
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Darren Bruce
1,395
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Hacked account and hacker changed my information
On vacation, a hacker got into my account, changed my account email to their email, and removed all of my information. I contacted recovery (the AI bot which I despise) and filled out sheets, and even called another department. I entered all of MY…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
24,594 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:22:00.8033333+00:00
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Eza Janneman
0
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answered
2026-09-13T06:02:00.78+00:00
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Chloe-V
12,710
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
I am having trouble finding my profile to change my phone #
I am not seeing the described page for my profile or editing ability
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
Configuring preferences and options in Outlook.com
4,380 questions
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2 answers
I need to get back into my usual hotmail account but it takes hours and doesn't let me complete login
I had to restart my laptop and lost the ability to do 2FA for my hotmail account as there was no phone signal. Before doing that I sent a message to change one of my security settings so that I will always have access to 2FA anywhere in the world. I…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,737 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:18:07.84+00:00
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Craig McGarrity
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-13T04:42:07.8433333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
76,730
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
Had 100% Disc for five years even with nothing running, where can I start?
Hello, I apologize for my ignorance around this subject—I am a complete layperson when it comes to computers and tech support and I don't know what information is relevant. I have a Dell Inspiron 3593 (originally Windows 10, recently upgraded to Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,416 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:10:46.7866667+00:00
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Shmeeple Beeple
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-13T23:22:20.09+00:00
CrazyKats
19,420
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Azure Local Duplicate Hostname
I have 2 Azure Local Nodes, let say : Node02 with IP 10.10.10.2 and hostname azlocal02 Node03 with IP 10.10.10.3 and hostname azlocal03 Then i reboot node03 and after rebooted i try access using KVM or by RDP and i realized Node02 is showing. My…
Azure Local
346 questions
asked
2026-09-13T01:08:13.23+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,461
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-14T12:25:36.26+00:00
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David Aniebo
0
Reputation points
4 answers
Edge Home Tab keeps prior webpage Title
Lately, whenever I select the Home icon, the New tab title shows as the previous page title instead of New tab. I am using a Surface Go 2, Win11 Pro. It appears to be touch-experience related as my HP laptop w/ Win11 Home does not exhibit the issue.
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
Managing tabs, address bar, and search settings in Edge on Windows 11
877 questions
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