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How can activate my windows when it deactivated itself.
Hi, I ordered a prebuilt pc and after using it for about a year my windows have been deactivated for some reason. I have the product key, I got it from ShowKeyPlus, but I just don't know what to do because even when I typed it in the change thing under…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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2026-09-19T22:12:08.3733333+00:00
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Radmehr Nourmohammadi
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2026-09-20T19:32:02.7866667+00:00
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Alexandr S
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Windows Store app stuck "In certification" - runFullTrust restricted capability review, no response after promised callback
I submitted an app to the Microsoft Store that requires the runFullTrust restricted capability. The submission has been stuck in "In certification" status for an extended manual security review. I opened a support case (#2609200040000739)…
Microsoft Partner Center | Other
Microsoft Partner Center | Other
Other features or issues related to Microsoft Partner Center
2,592 questions
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2026-09-20T19:22:12.7566667+00:00
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Stephen Hagans
0
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2026-09-20T19:22:12.7566667+00:00
Stephen Hagans
0
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Bluetooth hearing Aids
Bluetooth hearing aids will not connect to a laptop?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,531 questions
asked
2026-09-20T18:45:59.9266667+00:00
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Alan Beltz
0
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2026-09-20T19:20:24.77+00:00
EmilyS726
269.5K
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File History: Reconnect your drive
"Your files will be temporarily copied to your hard drive until you reconnect your File History drive and run a backup." I have tried everything I can think of and that ChatGPT has suggested. I have formatted the entire drive, which has worked…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,797 questions
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Can't update Visual Studio Professional offline layout
I've been dealing with this problem for months now, and I'm not sure what else can be done. Based on the documentation provided to me by an admin who successfully did this on another offline network, the only thing I should have to do is get the latest…
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web, mobile devices and many other platforms. Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
5,843 questions
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2026-09-20T19:14:46.57+00:00
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Washington, Candace N
40
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2026-09-20T19:15:11.41+00:00
AI answer
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Windows Defender Security Intelligence version fails to Update
Can update using the offline installer, mpam-fe.exe Files from Farbar Recovery Scan Tool FRST.txt Addition.txt I had installed Malwarebytes sometime back; switched back to Defender when the trial expired.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,753 questions
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2026-09-18T13:02:52.66+00:00
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Anirban Goswami
20
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2026-09-20T19:03:31.76+00:00
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Lester Bernard Reyes
85,500
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Cannot wirelessly display my Windows 11 laptop on my TV.
|| | -------- | Operating system || | -------- | Windows 11, 64-bit Operating system || || Windows 11, 64-bit || || Connection goal || || Mirror or cast the laptop screen to a TV wirelessly Question I am trying to connect my Windows 11…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
5,348 questions
asked
2026-09-20T18:13:22.9266667+00:00
Daniel Watters
0
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answered
2026-09-20T18:51:13.53+00:00
EmilyS726
269.5K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Transferring Office 2021 license to another laptop
My old laptop is irrecoverable. It is now a brick. I want to transfer my Office 2021 license to my new laptop but keep getting an invalid activation key error. When I tried to activate the software over the phone, I keep getting directed to the website…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
20,590 questions
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2026-09-08T14:27:58.4366667+00:00
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AW
0
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answered
2026-09-20T18:45:29.61+00:00
Stefan Blom
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Problems in New Outlook keep getting worse
Why is New Outlook so terrible? It's been out for years and the problems keep getting worse rather than better. I send emails that never send and then appear in my draft folder. It is now adding a space between each line of my signature. These are…
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Using New Outlook on Windows for professional communication and productivity
12,455 questions
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2026-02-23T16:28:46.4833333+00:00
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Ethan Litwin
45
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2026-09-20T18:41:49.4466667+00:00
Stefan Blom
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How do I find my windows credentials on a specific computer
I am trying to connect to a computer on my network and it keeps asking for my credentials on that computer and I don't know where to find it
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,753 questions
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2026-09-20T15:10:05.59+00:00
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David Best
0
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answered
2026-09-20T18:39:39.4933333+00:00
Bulldog
4,740
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2 answers
key word in windows 11 event viewer: is my device faulty that it reboots randomly?
0x80000000000000 Is the keyword I got. I could not immediately identify what involved my computer rebooting out of nowhere, giving the boot screen suddenly and shutting down my assumed to be stable Windows 11 system installation. How can I fix this?…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,532 questions
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Microsoft Account Hacked or Compromised
Hi, My name is Max and I think my account has been hacked. The email address on my account was changed by someone else, and now when I try to log in, it says my account doesn't exist. Everything I have is stored on that account, and I'm really worried…
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
24,913 questions
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2026-07-05T01:45:13.3966667+00:00
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Max
10
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2026-09-20T18:32:50.12+00:00
Stefan Blom
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amazon laptop with windows 11 pre installed
i keep getting "build" warnings on my laptop.and the way the drive was set up my root c drive is very small .i have purchased a 60 TB drive. how can i move my root drive with my windows 11 to my new drive ( via usb ) please help
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,309 questions
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2026-09-20T17:55:34.85+00:00
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raymond evans
0
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2026-09-20T18:32:11.2366667+00:00
EmilyS726
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I am having issues with the authenticator app
Hello I have an email issued by my university and when I try to sign-in to Outlook on my phone, it asks me to use the authenticator app which itself then asks me to use the authenticator app. From the different forum questions I managed to find, it…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,536 questions
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2026-09-20T13:56:24.1+00:00
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Alexovič Erik
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2026-09-20T18:31:30.22+00:00
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Piterson Saint Fleur
0
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1 answer
Unable to reschedule AZ-104 exam using AI Skills Fest Voucher (Error: Voucher is Expired)
Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to request assistance with rescheduling my AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator exam, which is currently scheduled for August 31, 2026. Thank you for answer.
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
58,104 questions
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2026-08-29T15:03:49.96+00:00
Leonid Tokranov
5
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edited the question
2026-09-20T18:29:04.6366667+00:00
Leonid Tokranov
5
Reputation points
1 answer
Duplicate Microsoft 365 Family charge — need refund for accidental second subscription
Hello Microsoft Support, I am requesting assistance with a duplicate charge for Microsoft 365 Family. On September 9, 2026, I was billed $69.53 for my existing Microsoft 365 Family subscription. This is my normal annual renewal. However, on the same…
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.
26,264 questions
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2026-09-20T17:52:39.3866667+00:00
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Larry Barnard
0
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2026-09-20T18:27:47.31+00:00
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paulr0511
48,725
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Excel cell formats
In Excel, besides the General cell format, is there specifically a Text format, so entries are treated as text even if it's a number or formula, without having to use a leading apostrophe?
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.
57,974 questions
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2026-09-20T17:49:28.2966667+00:00
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Richard Tillman
365
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answered
2026-09-20T18:23:16.68+00:00
EmilyS726
269.5K
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Port 5671 Azure Site Recovery
Hello, I am seeing a lot of blocks going to an azure public IP over port 5671 from our on-prem modernized appliance. We use azure site recovery. I read it's something to do with Azure Service Bus but would love to get more information. Is it something I…
Azure Site Recovery
Azure Site Recovery
An Azure native disaster recovery service. Previously known as Microsoft Azure Hyper-V Recovery Manager.
978 questions
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2024-07-10T21:29:36.9+00:00
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Tyler Saville
431
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commented
2026-09-20T18:22:42.9366667+00:00
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Bram Zuijdervliet (Leerling UDO)
0
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1 answer
Redeeming gift cards
Whenever I want to redeem something, I cant see the verification box needed to redeem please tell me how to fix this
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.
8,434 questions
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2026-09-20T17:12:29.7533333+00:00
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Atai Alimbekov
0
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answered
2026-09-20T18:16:29.81+00:00
paulr0511
48,725
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Unable to run Word, the repair option doesnt work
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,833 questions
asked
2026-09-20T17:41:04.8+00:00
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Geetika Nagpal
0
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answered
2026-09-20T18:13:07.67+00:00
EmilyS726
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