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spam emails

what does outlook do with reported spam emails? Is the account eliminated due to spam? How does outlook treat unwanted emails?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-13T03:07:58.2833333+00:00
David Turnbull 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T03:14:39.5033333+00:00
Marcin Policht 107.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Account suspended

My account has had a long-term redemption restriction for about a year and a half. Support agents say they see no restrictions, so this appears to be an automated invisible flag. Please escalate this for a manual review by the Rewards back-end team.

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 2026-09-13T03:07:19.82+00:00
Lord Tubbington 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T16:30:44.3233333+00:00
Jonathan Deives 81,350 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 black screen on first logon in non-persistent VDI, root cause and fix.

On Citrix MCS-provisioned non-persistent virtual desktops, Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 both show a black screen on first logon following catalog updates, caused by AppX packages failing to initialize after the MCS generalization process. Sharing the same…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | FSLogix
asked 2026-09-13T03:06:28.6433333+00:00
Durai, Arunkumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T06:19:20.39+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,305 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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windows 10 doesn't work

after i downloaded Windows 10 on my computer, it says that it is not activated. i did the troubleshooter and still is not activated. i had windows 8 on my computer and i did tried to upgraded can you please help!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-09-13T02:53:30.4866667+00:00
fernelly llanos 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-13T03:10:23.24+00:00
Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Win32/SCM: Is there a supported way to enforce an exact service environment before any service loader/runtime execution?

I am evaluating a native Win32 service where the initial process environment must be explicitly specified and validated before any environment-dependent loader/runtime execution occurs. StartServiceW does not expose an environment argument. In the path I…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-09-13T02:51:24.2966667+00:00
Nico Messerlian 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-14T04:12:56.2566667+00:00
Taki Ly (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 4,450 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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in my 365 software the Help function is blocked. How do I access HELP in Word or Excel?

error code appears: "Your organizations administrator turned off the service required to use this feature" I am hte administrator, and I did not turn the featrue off. It must have been set to OFF as a default. I have a 365 family plan, and my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-13T02:40:40.44+00:00
Phil H 5 Reputation points
recommended 2026-09-14T06:27:32.52+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2026-09-13T02:17:47.79+00:00
IFDAVID 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T03:03:57.2933333+00:00
Paulo GM 72,225 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
asked 2026-09-13T02:12:18.7666667+00:00
Dagmara Rodriguez 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T02:33:46.7133333+00:00
Dagmara Rodriguez 0 Reputation points
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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
gracy santana 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T05:09:17.5166667+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,930 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2026-09-13T02:08:21.5266667+00:00
Vincent Khoo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T03:35:07.5166667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 76,730 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
asked 2026-09-13T02:08:03.6366667+00:00
Tahir Bashir 0 Reputation points
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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:56:22.0766667+00:00
Andrew Prettejohn 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T02:29:29.0766667+00:00
Andrew Prettejohn 0 Reputation points
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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:53:02.5766667+00:00
Eden 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T03:45:41.9966667+00:00
Hornblower409 14,930 Reputation points
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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:46:26.2333333+00:00
Nathaniel Shipp 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T02:41:26.2233333+00:00
paulr0511 48,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:43:40.4766667+00:00
亚湘 袁 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T01:43:57.1333333+00:00

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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:43:34.74+00:00
Zayn Mir 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T02:19:15.65+00:00
Ivan B 123.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:42:40.3766667+00:00
Macelop 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T02:40:12.2+00:00
Jhun Buala 5,710 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:42:15.8+00:00
Kirsten King 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T00:26:12.1133333+00:00
Kien 1,145 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
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
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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
asked 2026-09-13T01:23:31.45+00:00
Carlo Francisco 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T13:23:31.34+00:00
Darren Bruce 1,395 Reputation points Independent Advisor