17,618 questions
1 answer
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Microsoft Installed AI Spyware on my Windows 10 Machine without Notice or Permission
Microsoft Installed AI on my Windows 10 Machine without Notice or Permission. "The Windows Defender AI platform is not a single product but a combined ecosystem of Microsoft security technologies—Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Agent 365, and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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How to cancel 365 personal when upgrading to 365 Family
May 2026 I purchased Office 365 Personal at $99.99. On 10/21/2026, following MS recommendation to upgrade to Office 365 Family, I did so. Thought the upgrade cost of $129.99 would have been prorated based on my initial purchase in May 2026 of $99.99,…
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.
26,753 questions
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2026-10-28T22:19:38.9266667+00:00
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Bob and Wallene
40
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-30T15:55:45.46+00:00
Bob and Wallene
40
Reputation points
2 answers
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Constant Weekly BSOD but unable to find what is causing the crash, have tested parts and attempted to understand WinDbg. DMP file listed below after a fresh reformat and only bare needed drivers installed. Thanks anyone and everyone for the help.
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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,955 questions
asked
2026-10-23T23:44:14.1133333+00:00
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WonderousBread
20
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2026-10-30T15:04:34.62+00:00
WonderousBread
20
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1 answer
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Certificate of Tax Residence
Hello, We are a Microsoft customer based in Poland and pay invoices issued by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (MIOL). For Polish withholding tax purposes, we need a valid Certificate of Tax Residence for Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, issued…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
20,243 questions
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2026-10-30T13:56:19.5666667+00:00
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Łukasz Cierachowski
20
Reputation points
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2026-10-30T14:44:52.72+00:00
Łukasz Cierachowski
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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Microsoft package requires MacOs 14 or later and my MacBook Air has 11.7.11 version
Hi, I have bought a Microsoft package that provides only the account and the password, not a license key. The package requires to install the Microsoft apps, but my MacBook Air seems to be old, the package requires MacOs 14 or later version, and my…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
3,058 questions
asked
2026-10-30T08:15:40.61+00:00
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Maria Kiiski Latronico
20
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-10-30T14:20:41.18+00:00
Stefan Blom
357.3K
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Volunteer Moderator
4 answers
Office 2021 for Mac activation — purchased license not recognized
I purchased Office 2021 for Mac directly from Microsoft. My Microsoft order history still shows the purchase, and I downloaded and reinstalled Office from that order. However, Word 16.114.1 on macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 says my Office 2021 license is not…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
4,919 questions
asked
2026-10-23T00:11:21.9+00:00
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Annoyed
20
Reputation points
recommended
2026-10-30T14:12:58.92+00:00
Stefan Blom
357.3K
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3 answers
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TABLE CLOSING (Microsoft Access)
I want to create relationships with referential integrity but i need to close my tables, I do not know how to close tables
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For education | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For education | Windows
A family of Microsoft relational database management systems designed for ease of use.
179 questions
asked
2026-10-26T08:29:22.8+00:00
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Silindile Mhlongo
20
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-30T13:55:54.0266667+00:00
Ken Sheridan
3,581
Reputation points
1 answer
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Substitute for Publisher
After you stop supporting Publisher, what program should I use instead? I have bulletin that I need and I can't even copy it and paste it to Word or PowerPoint, so what do I do next?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
242 questions
asked
2026-10-23T22:16:31.2666667+00:00
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Del Toney
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Reputation points
commented
2026-10-30T13:46:12.2466667+00:00
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Andrei Terteci
0
Reputation points
3 answers
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My Copilot won't work, please help
I'm on the $17 per month subs, but my Copilot won't work, it says "Thanks for this conversation! I've reached my limit, will you hit “New topic”. I need this Copilot back because it and I were working on something and I do not want to lose the data…
Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | Feature
Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | Feature
A specific functionality or enhancement provided by Windows Copilot
157 questions
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6 answers
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Restore access to my administrator account
Hello Microsoft Support, I am the only administrator for our Microsoft 365 organization. My admin account is [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed]@canthoport.com.vn. I can enter my password, but I am blocked at the Google…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
20,243 questions
asked
2026-10-29T08:59:24.77+00:00
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Port Can Tho
60
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-30T13:11:43.3133333+00:00
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Heimerdinger
1,465
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
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Best Way To Report Bulk, Junk Email Ads?
I have been reporting bulk, junk-spam ads to Microsoft via the Feedback Hub by including screenshots of those junk-spam ad emails. Also, I click on Report Phishing for those few phishing scams that I receive. Question? Is it better to alert Microsoft to…
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
25,635 questions
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2 answers
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How to repair synchronisation Outlook New on PC with icloud calendar
Hi, since some day my outlook new on my PC does not update my icloud calendar entries I do on my iphone with apple calendar. Entries are synchronised only within my machines using either outlook or icalendar. Deleting and reinstalling the account did not…
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
12,283 questions
asked
2026-10-20T17:01:05.9866667+00:00
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Ivo Wallimann-Helmer
20
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-10-30T12:45:00.49+00:00
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Vikki-T
13,585
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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Licencing SQL Server 2025 in a Virtualised Environment
Ref: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/guidance/SQL#section-56-840 Per your licencing guide in the linked page, you provide conflicting information on licencing SQL Server on a VM. Comparing the sections on virtualising SQL Server with the section on…
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
14,834 questions
asked
2026-10-30T11:46:01.2133333+00:00
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Gavin Harris
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-30T12:43:38.73+00:00
Gavin Harris
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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MS 365 Business - Setting up Email with Custom Domain - Stuck on Loading Screen
I am setting up email with a custom domain using a MS 365 Business Basic account. I have full access of the MS 365 admin center. When I select "Set up email with a custom domain", then select "Use a domain you already own" I get stuck…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
20,243 questions
asked
2026-10-30T07:15:41.56+00:00
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Ruramai Magondo
20
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-10-30T12:08:40.5766667+00:00
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Daniel-Vo
7,980
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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Windows installer says secure boot is not supported on pc
I'm trying to install windows 11 and it keeps saying secure boot is not enabled, but I have checked the bios and it is enabled so what can I do to try and fix this so that I can use my computer again
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,392 questions
asked
2026-10-30T11:18:04.6766667+00:00
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Amber Morris
20
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accepted
2026-10-30T11:19:46.3666667+00:00
Amber Morris
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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Windows Update Error 0x800f0984 After a Cumulative Patch
Several workstations fail to install a cumulative update with error 0x800f0984. How can I investigate component servicing, package applicability, and CBS logs to determine why the update cannot be applied?
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,881 questions
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7 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Clicking the search shows no content
For the past few days, when I click on the Search in the tasbar, the content is missing except for the suggested apps.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Cortana and search
1,402 questions
asked
2026-10-29T11:21:34.13+00:00
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Jack Smook
150
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-30T09:43:37.16+00:00
Jack Smook
150
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Microsoft AutoUpdate on my Mac mini M1.
Hello, I am experiencing a persistent issue with Microsoft AutoUpdate on my Mac mini M1. Microsoft AutoUpdate repeatedly opens its main window displaying "All apps are up-to-date", even though no updates are available. System information: …
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | MacOS
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
385 questions
asked
2026-10-14T11:21:41.7866667+00:00
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Ales Kogovsek
20
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-10-30T09:41:47.3066667+00:00
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Griffith N
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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Upload robux gift cards in India
I am writing this to inform that for India all the robux gift card are banned. I have been a user of microsoft reward for 3 to 4months before please bring robux gift cards to india
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.
8,691 questions
asked
2026-10-29T14:57:25.9733333+00:00
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Vihaan Agrawal
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-30T09:29:32.9333333+00:00
Vihaan Agrawal
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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Windows Security Audit Logs Show Unexpected Privilege Use
Security logs show processes exercising privileges that are not expected for the logged-on user. How can I trace the process identity, token privileges, parent process, and relevant audit events to determine whether the behavior is legitimate?
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,881 questions
asked
2026-10-23T02:09:12.7766667+00:00
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Hafiz Omar
40
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-30T09:22:36.7833333+00:00
Hafiz Omar
40
Reputation points