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How to disable Windows updates permanently?

Hi, I need support about windows 10 Enterprise LTSC. We need to disable Windows Updates because an update could damage our application on a Microsoft Workstation 6 Series 2. It would be fatal if we were to upgrade to Windows 11 (it currently has Windows…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2025-09-09T22:34:49.7766667+00:00
Alvaro Cebreros 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:52:36.1633333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,525 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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one time purchase like Microsoft Office Home

How do I purchase microsoft office home and avoid annual subscriptions

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-10T18:30:13.6533333+00:00
Carla Nolan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:51:12.0666667+00:00
Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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App Control policy "AllowMicrosoft_2023-05-04" keeps returning after reboot and disables Microsoft Defender after confirmed Trojan infection

Hello, I am using a personal Windows PC, not a company/school-managed device and not intentionally enrolled in Intune/MDM. I recently discovered what appears to be a serious malware infection with persistence mechanisms. I am trying to determine how to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-13T14:06:52+00:00
志军 龚 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:47:52.9733333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 87,350 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Having issues reactivating my Microsoft 365 subscription

I bought the Microsoft 365 Personal Package. Everything worked fine. The problem Is my bank issued me a new card with the new bank account details so my old payment method failed. Now when I try to reactivate or resubscribe to my previous package or buy…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-13T16:13:43.5566667+00:00
Bardh Ahmeti 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:47:29.1+00:00
EmilyS726 266.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error 715-123130 / 404.

Нужна прямая ссылка на ISO Windows 10 22H2, русский язык, x64. Стандартная страница загрузки выдаёт ошибку 715-123130 / 404.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-09-13T13:47:22.1433333+00:00
Stanislave G 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:47:07.8933333+00:00
Spigolo 136.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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windows 11 : how to fix spacing problem with desktop icons ?

Recently the spacing of my desktop icon has change, without my interaction. How to reset to normal spacing ?

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2025-09-29T12:09:41.6966667+00:00
Edgar DOUSI 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:45:50.6233333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,525 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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My old account

I'm trying to get back into My old account ive tried answering questions about my account but cant remember them all I need to get back into this email so I can get back onto my old account so I can get pictures of my kids

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-13T15:52:12.4166667+00:00
Joshua Morrissey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:40:15.9566667+00:00
Jonathan Deives 81,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft 365 - Outlook on macOS 26.6.2 does not allow for the managing of contacts.

The "Manage Contacts" on the tool bar does not allow for either import nor export, which is an indication it does not work, but what I wish to do is delete a contact that has the wrong email address, but there is no option for that. I saw a…

Outlook | MacOS | New Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-09-12T12:48:40.6666667+00:00
Gerald Lee 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:39:25.8833333+00:00
Lucus-V 12,715 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to remove school control from personal laptop

Hi, I have a Lenovo laptop that originally came with Windows 10 Home Single Language Edition (which I upgraded to Windows 11) . My school installed their own Windows 10 Pro (not education, but I upgraded that to Windows 11 as well) for a BYOD…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-28T11:20:27.8866667+00:00
VedanshS933 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:38:30.0033333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 22,525 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I cant open lightroom classic

i have contacted adobe and they say there is a problem which MS must fix relating to opening lightroom classic. I have MS family.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-09-12T13:47:58.2933333+00:00
Sam Rosenthal 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:38:29.35+00:00
Lucus-V 12,715 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Account Hacked or Compromised

How to get my sons account back if the guy who took his account has deleted the security info and replaced the gmail with oulook or else. Is it possible to get his account back because it shows his gmail doesnt exist.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-09-13T16:37:56.1233333+00:00
Ernests Ozols 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:38:11.65+00:00

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necesito devolucion de un cobro realizado a mi tarjeta de debito

El 03 de Setiembre, tube un cobro en mi terjeta de debito por $141.37 por concepto de Microsoft Family, es un servicio que no tengo y si lo tube fue hace muchos anos, yo no reviso mis pagos muy seguido, yo solo terngo microsoft 365, por el cual pago 108…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-13T16:02:32.3433333+00:00
ricardo cordova 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:35:18.58+00:00
DaveM121 930.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Not receiving password reset emails

I am unable to receive password reset emails to my live.com but can receive all other emails from apps and websites. Tried online fixes and nothing is working. Fix this issue!

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-06T04:59:53.4966667+00:00
Rachael Trom 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:33:25.3133333+00:00
Lucus-V 12,715 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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"User is authenticated but not connected" problem with thunderbird

Hello, When I try to read/write mails from my personnal Outlook account on my laptop and my android phone, I use MS Authenticator to configure and approve connexion but I always have the message "User is authenticated but not connected". In…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-03T08:40:47.2266667+00:00
JMR 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:32:32.82+00:00
Lucus-V 12,715 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Automatic replies cannot be displayed because the server is currently unavailable

We are experiencing this pop-up when trying to add automatic replies: "Automatic replies cannot be displayed because the server is currently unavailable" This is when trying to apply to our own accounts. We have tried signing out of office and…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-09-03T09:38:26.6333333+00:00
claire 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:31:54.1633333+00:00
Lucus-V 12,715 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Copilot chat titles visible but conversation contents missing across all devices

Good morning/afternoon... I am unable to access most of my historical Copilot conversations. The chat titles are still visible in the left-hand chat history on Copilot Web, but when I open them, the conversation content does not load. Most chats…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-07T10:28:44.5033333+00:00
JB 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:31:27.7+00:00
JB 0 Reputation points
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No option to add phone number

I'd like to add my phone number to my account as a backup for verification. The add phone number button is missing. I tried changing the way I sign in and it doesn't appear there, either. How can I add my phone number to my account? Thank you so much for…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Android
asked 2026-09-13T15:58:20.2533333+00:00
Stephanie F 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:30:52.7633333+00:00
DaveM121 930.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Word Envelope Printing malfunction

When I use the "Mailing" tag to create an envelope for a letter the envelope is properly laid out on the screen but prints in the wrong place. It juust started happening after several years of proper operation. How does one fix that?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-12T14:29:07.27+00:00
Gerald Ross 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T16:27:56.6233333+00:00
Aetherin 1,725 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Log out other users

Someone has hacked the MSN account and I don’t know how many other users are logged in. How do I block other users?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-13T15:33:40.3333333+00:00
Jennifer Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T16:27:22.34+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 87,495 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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flasbellek trojn bulaştı temizle

flasbellek trojn bulaştı temizle nasıl temizlenir

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-13T16:25:21.3666667+00:00
yahya gokduman 0 Reputation points