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Video/scroll studder every 30 seconds Sound is OK

Hello - I'm experiencing a video and scrolling studder every 30 seconds or so. Only video, sound is not affected. I've installed the latest Intel driver. What I've seen in task manager is the System Process pop to the top of the list immediately after.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-08-30T12:12:06.2033333+00:00
Jerry Duffy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:07:58.47+00:00
Clary-N 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Inside organization and only contacts for away messages not working

Both boxes are checked and have a message in both. I do a test and receive two emails, but one is blank and the other has a message. But even if I just check one box I receive two emails and one is still blank. Confused!!! Thank you, Dave

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-09-17T05:32:08.89+00:00
Kelsberg David Earl 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:06:52.9433333+00:00
JeseminQH 845 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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problem with camera

i am having issues with my camera. It is not working. Please explain how I unblock my camera

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-14T15:57:34.21+00:00
Susan Safran 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:03:20.2466667+00:00
Clary-N 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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HOW TO INSTALL MY AUDIO DEVICE

MY LAPTOP IS ON MUTE I CANT LISTEN TO ANY SOUND CAUSE IT SAYS MY AUDIO IN NOT INSTALLED I CANT INCREASE NOR DECREASE MY VOLUME

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-14T20:07:23.7233333+00:00
Anolibo Yawa 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:02:58.1666667+00:00
Clary-N 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can a recent payment be deducted from an upgraded subcription

I have recently paid £84.99 for my annual Microsoft 365 Personal subscription. I would like to upgrade to Microsoft 365. Can the £84.99 I have already paid be deducted from the cost of the upgraded subscription?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-18T08:26:47.2633333+00:00
Antonella Chew 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T09:02:23.11+00:00
DaveM121 933.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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URGENT — AADSTS5000224 / ENTIRE TENANT DEAUTHENTICATED — GLOBAL ADMIN LOCKED OUT

AADSTS5000224 — The tenant you are trying to access has been deauthenticated and is no longer available. The affected tenant's Global Administrator cannot access the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, so a support request cannot be opened from the affected…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-18T02:17:04.1033333+00:00
edited an answer 2026-09-18T09:01:48.9433333+00:00
Elena-VH 1,810 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Headphone Microphone Static When Talking

Yes, first off, I work from home, and I thought I had settled this microphone issue last week with a technician. I am still getting the same issue. I can hear the sound in the microphone just fine, but when I speak into it, other people tell me it's…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-16T20:14:00.8566667+00:00
Diana Gordon 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:01:22.7933333+00:00
Clary-N 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I reset my UAC administrator password

When I attempt to download Norton 365 to my computer I cannot get past the UAC admin username and password screen. My password is not being accepted.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2025-11-08T18:10:00.5033333+00:00
Patrick Morrow 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:01:07.7033333+00:00
Ethan Thomas 0 Reputation points
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how to fix below error code 500

how to fix below problem error code 500 500 Something went wrong. An unexpected error occurred, and your request couldn't be handled. Refresh the page Fewer details <Mod remove IP Address> clientIPAddress xxx.xxx.xx.xxx X-ClientId:…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
Microsoft System Center | Other
Microsoft System Center | Other

Additional System Center tools and components for managing infrastructure, applications, and services

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asked 2023-06-25T07:30:07.5733333+00:00
Elamir mourad 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:00:55.1266667+00:00
Rachel Clark 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows wont activate says it cant communicate with activation servers

I cant activate because it can't communicate with activation server, but computer is on network as i have just posted this

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-14T15:28:28.5866667+00:00
Chris Gahagan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:00:20.4266667+00:00
Clary-N 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Copilot placed on Cooldown

Copilot was put on cooldown is still active after 2 days. how long will the cooldown last?

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | Feature
asked 2026-09-14T22:24:55.3033333+00:00
Michael McClain 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T09:00:00.1233333+00:00
Clary-N 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

JBL won't connect

JBL headphones used to work. Blue light comes on. I uninstalled and now cannot reinstall. Computer doesn't recognize them.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-09T21:21:01.5866667+00:00
Delores Ekberg 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:58:54.8166667+00:00
Clary-N 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How does one add an IPP printer to an msix app manifest file?

Our application serves an ipp printer at a url when installed. I want to add an IPP printer that points to that URL. We bundle the application using an msix installer. Is there documentation and examples on how this can be done when application…

Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2026-09-10T21:25:52.3233333+00:00
Zoharat Motiwala 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:54:40.4066667+00:00
Gatlin Le (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 560 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Sign in loop

Microsoft Authenticator asks me to sign in in order to use it, but to sign in, I need a code that is provided by the app itself. I’m stuck in a loop. How can I fix this? Is there any other way to sign in using two-factor authentication that doesn’t…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-18T08:53:54.7066667+00:00
Gisela Colell Salarich 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T08:54:13.31+00:00

AI answer

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Microsoft AI901 practice exam

I am wanting to complete my Microsoft AI-901 certification. After successfully completing the preparation materials I tried to take the practice assessment. When clicking on the link I got the following. Do you know when and where the AI901 practice test…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-07-09T16:48:27.4066667+00:00
David Gundlach 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:52:01.02+00:00
Bhushan Sinkar 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Lost access to stolen microsoft account

My microsoft account got hacked and stolen. They reset my password and changed my recovery email so I can no longer get into the account. I did not have 2fa on so it doesnt seem like I can do anything about it through the account recovery options. At…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2025-11-10T03:38:38.2666667+00:00
George Jubenvill 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:50:06.05+00:00
Hornblower409 15,610 Reputation points
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account hacked -not getting new email after password reset

I believe my email was hacked. An email was sent to all of my contact. I was able to reset the password and I can sign in now but I am not getting any new emails. I can send an email though. How do I get the account unblocked so that I get new emails?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-02-21T20:44:12.0766667+00:00
BONNIE WAGNER 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:47:51.92+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Windows 11 is lagging: I tried all the fixes and nothing worked

Hello: During the week of August 31, my Windows 11 started lagging. It took a long time to open folders, and when right clicking on files it took a very long time for the pull down menus to come up. Everything lagged so badly that I could not efficiently…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-11T14:38:17.9966667+00:00
Tony S 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:45:22.8266667+00:00
Spigolo 136.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft for Startups $200 Azure credits show “Already redeemed” but no Azure subscription exists

Hello Microsoft for Startups Support Team, I am using the new Microsoft for Startups Preview experience in Azure Portal. My startup homepage shows that I can unlock $200 in Azure credits. When I click “Sign up” to activate the benefit, I receive the…

Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups

Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.

1,705 questions
asked 2026-09-17T11:12:29.13+00:00
Robert Marko 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T08:45:10.5266667+00:00
Robert Marko 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to end the microsoft endless loop

I only have a Microsoft account in order to use my local office installation. For that I always have the authenticator app so I do not recall how I arranged a e-mail adress login. Due to my current work account, my home computer got mixed up, and hte…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-17T07:46:15.8166667+00:00
Evers, Jeroen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T08:29:34.9333333+00:00
Evers, Jeroen 0 Reputation points