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Subscription Issues

My credit card has been charged to renew my subscription but I cannot access any of my microsoft apps. I am wasting hours trying to correct this and cannot get ahold of anyone for support.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-24T03:23:12.3566667+00:00
Jason Szpara 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T01:07:43.55+00:00
Jason Szpara 0 Reputation points
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My Account is hacked and might be deleted or relocated to another email

My microsoft account with email *@163.com has been hacked as a malicious verification code was entered, and now my account has been relocated to a email [[email protected]]. When I tried to login again it says that my email does not exist, so I could not…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-03T01:03:04.3033333+00:00
Tony 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-03T01:06:10.6366667+00:00
Tony 0 Reputation points
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Cannot get the Windows Insider builds

Why am I getting these messages in the uploaded images if I have a personal laptop with Windows 11 Pro Beta? For some reason I am prevented from sending optional diagnostic data to Microsoft, which means I won't get Windows Insider builds. How can I…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-09-22T04:49:33.77+00:00
Lufi Garrido 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T01:05:35.49+00:00
Lufi Garrido 0 Reputation points
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Qualys IP-based scanning: Kerberos after reverse DNS, and impact of NTLM deprecation.

While evaluating NTLM deprecation for our environment, have a question regarding Qualys authenticated scanning. Our Qualys Scanner Appliance is not domain-joined, while the scan targets are domain-joined Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 systems. The…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2026-10-02T23:59:27.04+00:00
Nazim Shaikh 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-03T01:05:15.0566667+00:00
Chen Tran 13,270 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I paid for my subscription to update Microsoft 365 and it is not installing

I keep getting messages to pay for the renewal of my subscription, but I already paid for it and I didn't install and I keep getting message to pay. How can this be fixed?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-02T23:47:29.56+00:00
dantemaze 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T01:02:37.7333333+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 46,645 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Access to Microsoft Office apps

I cannot open my saved Excel and Word files with Office 365

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-03T01:00:36.07+00:00
Woody Dierberg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T01:00:50.2466667+00:00

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cannot open 2021 Office installed with old email address, MacBookPro, 2023

cannot open 2021 Office installed with old email address, MacBookPro, 2023

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-10-03T00:57:28.33+00:00
frje Echeverria 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:57:43.6666667+00:00

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Automatic MSSQLSvc SPN registration not working despite required AD permissions

We are investigating multiple SQL Server instances where MSSQLSvc SPNs are missing, resulting in NTLM authentication. According to Microsoft's documentation, SQL Server should automatically register the required SPNs when the SQL Server service starts,…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

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asked 2026-10-03T00:57:16.36+00:00
Nazim Shaikh 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:57:40.96+00:00

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BitLocker Recovery Prompt After Connecting New Thunderbolt Docks

Hi guys, Corporate laptops consistently prompt for the BitLocker recovery key after booting with newer Thunderbolt docking stations attached. The issue appears to be related to changes in the TPM PCR measurements caused by the dock firmware or device…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-10-03T00:12:18.5+00:00
John Doe 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:57:25.96+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 27,050 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Audio not working - missing source

My computer won't recognize my aux port or speakers. I've gone into device manager and Realtek Audio is missing from the video and sound category. My laptop is windows 11.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-03T00:57:17.3266667+00:00
Jonah Aschliman 0 Reputation points
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Installing 25H2 from 23H2 stops at 96% w/o error code

Installing 25H2 from 23H2 stops at 96% w/o error code, "but can't completed install". Attempted recommended fixes w/o success from CMD. Scannow, resolve update troubleshooter; RestoreHealth, etc each stating changes made but still won't finish…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-02T20:36:01.5733333+00:00
Robin Hagedorn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:55:53.6333333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 88,360 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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What is my password

I cannot find my password anywhere when I sign out it goes to facial recognition to sign me in how can I find my actual password

Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-10-02T22:56:17.8266667+00:00
Jen S 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:53:35.8866667+00:00
Manoel Barros 22,045 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I have a family subscription, why is TEAMS limiting my meeting time to 30 minutes?

I have a family subscription, why is TEAMS limiting my meeting time to 30 minutes?

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Other
asked 2026-10-03T00:19:20.1033333+00:00
Jami Hackley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T00:53:19.03+00:00
EmilyS726 269.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Excel Substitutions

In col A, I have old1 old2 old3 ... In col B, I have new1 new2 new3 ... In D1, I have: =substitute(C1,A1,B1) so that text entered in C1 is shown in D1 with old1 substituted by new1. But, for that single cell C1, I want to apply every listed sub. E.g.,…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-29T18:07:20.93+00:00
Richard Tillman 405 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-03T00:52:22.1333333+00:00
Richard Tillman 405 Reputation points
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New Windows Update done 9/29

I cannot play valorant anymore after new update keep getting this error. when I tried to enable it in bios this setting just does not exist anymore. I tried to turn of fast boot and then restarted to see if it would appear then and still has not…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-29T21:47:57.25+00:00
Prasanth, Ashwin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T00:47:27.9266667+00:00
Prasanth, Ashwin 0 Reputation points
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How do I restore Print Screen

I am sick and tired of Microsoft changing my keyboard shortcuts, I don't want this stupid sniping thing I want Print Screen - how do I restore it. I am writing a client report and you have really made life difficult for me. I am tired I do not want to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-03T00:47:04.0533333+00:00
Anne Dettmer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:47:19.3333333+00:00

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How do I delete individual Bing generated pictures

I have created a number of Bing generated pictures. Now I want to delete several of them.

Bing | Bing Apps | Use app feature
Bing | Bing Apps | Use app feature

Mobile and desktop apps that bring Bing’s search, discovery, and personalization features to users across devices.Use app feature - Apply an application's functionalities and tools to achieve specific tasks.

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asked 2026-10-03T00:42:08.2+00:00
Thomas Troxel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:44:39.2+00:00
Thomas Troxel 0 Reputation points
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Unable to associate MPNID to App

Hi– I'm unable to associate the MPN ID to a new app we created. We have 2 tenants, the one that we used until now, linked to domain1.com. domain1.com is also the domain we used for the Partner Center vetting process for our email verification. Then we…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-10-03T00:43:45.15+00:00
Martin Destagnol 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:44:04.6633333+00:00

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Chat unable to open after the new Copilot update.

The issue for my account is ever since the new copilot update started, it has been failing to open 1 specific chat of mine, which happens to be a chat that I used the most. The chat name still shows up in the side bar with the rest of the chats, but when…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-10-01T02:58:56.36+00:00
Anonymous 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T00:38:01.99+00:00
Anonymous 0 Reputation points
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MSN multiplayer BACKGAMMON extended 130 second clock

While playing MSN Game Zone multiplayer BACKGAMMON..the play screen goes blank and a 130 second countdown begins. As a result you are timed out when the clock hits zero resulting in a forfeit. It happens on many occasions. Very frustrating. Spoke to…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-02T18:34:23.5433333+00:00
Chuggar B 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T00:37:38.08+00:00
Emma1-N 13,320 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator