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Visio vsd file from 1998 is blocked and not opened

I have used varios Visio versions since 1997and have now upgraded from Visio 2010 to Visio LTSC Professional 2024. when I try to open Visio files saved 1998 I get the following message: You try to open a file with filetyp Visio 2003-2010 that have been…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Visio | For business | Windows
asked 2026-10-14T11:40:47.2833333+00:00
Staffan Westbeck 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-19T13:01:18.02+00:00
Jeenath Jeenath 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Automatic highlight while editing enums, structs, and functions makes text unreadable

I am using dark mode in Visual Studio with the default settings. When I edit enums, structs, and functions in c/c++, the text highlights and becomes unreadable. I can not find the setting to change the color or disable it. Any help or suggestions would…

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.

5,845 questions
asked 2026-09-07T11:26:26.4766667+00:00
George Ford 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T12:47:42.3366667+00:00
George Ford 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

(Unlicensed Product)

Someone please help me! I have tried everything, I used Publisher yesterday and gone on to use it today and it says I have a Unlicensed Product. My account is up to date too I have been on to the activation gobbledegook that Microsoft that tell me to do…

Microsoft 365 and Office
Microsoft 365 and Office

A comprehensive suite of productivity tools and cloud services that enhance collaboration, communication, and efficiency. Combining classic Office apps with advanced Microsoft 365 features, it supports both personal and business needs

3,087 questions
asked 2026-10-19T08:15:19.6+00:00
GRAHAM PROUD 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T12:06:29.16+00:00
DaveM121 (2) 18,080 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Provide the correct business account associated with our Volume License

Dear Sir, I am unable to access the Microsoft Volume Licensing section because my current login is being blocked with the message stating that consumer accounts without business presence are not supported. Due to this restriction, I am unable to retrieve…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Other
asked 2026-10-15T05:33:13.1833333+00:00
edited an answer 2026-10-19T12:00:13.6333333+00:00
Ana Mihaila (BLUEHAWK LLC) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix my camera? It is showing green screen whenever i open camera in windows 11 (HP 255 G8 Notebook PC)

How to fix my camera? It is showing green screen whenever i open camera in windows 11 (HP 255 G8 Notebook PC) I have tried to restart the app and my computer but that didn't work so then I tried to uninstall it and then re-install it but that didn't work…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-16T18:20:34.2733333+00:00
Eddie Hall 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T11:46:40.12+00:00
Red Yio 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Title: How to Reduce MsMpEng.exe Memory Usage on Windows Server 2022

I have a virtual machine with 8 GB of RAM running Windows Server 2022. After the machine starts, MsMpEng.exe uses nearly 10% of the used physical memory. However, Windows Defender does not appear to be running a scan. Is there any way to reduce the…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | System performance
asked 2026-10-19T08:46:17.7866667+00:00
wangshu 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-19T11:46:06.32+00:00
wangshu 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

my publisher is not activated even though I have Microsoft 365 subscription that includes the Publisher

I have contacted Office tech support and did TS. However, it is still not activated even cscript, uninstall all oldremnants and and reinstalling Office apps. Other Office apps activated and only publisher is the issue. Please assist with me with this…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-10-18T05:37:38.81+00:00
David Griffiths 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-19T11:26:47.77+00:00
Gil-Alain Lessard 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

daylight time change in Egypt

Hi Team, do we have any impact in the daylight time change in Egypt on windows server 2019 and windows server 2022 Thanks, Bishoy

Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Other
asked 2026-10-19T10:40:08.38+00:00
Bishoy Sabry, Vodafone 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-19T10:41:43.7933333+00:00
Bishoy Sabry, Vodafone 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

HP USB driver update repeatedly offered in Windows Update

Affected PC: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 Update shown: Hewlett-Packard - USB - 7/13/2018 12:00:00 AM - 44.3.2652.18194 Symptom: Update history shows “Successfully installed on 10/14/2026”, yet Windows keeps offering the same update. Looks like a…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-10-19T08:08:07.0133333+00:00
Oliver Andersen 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T10:13:25.72+00:00
Oliver Andersen 20 Reputation points
3 answers

Account and Billing Help

I need to speak to a customer representative about my account. The online options you offer don't address my questions.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-10-01T16:29:25.2833333+00:00
Janice Ware 5 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-19T09:53:47.98+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

There is no Redeem for amazon for Gambians

why isn't their redeeming option such as amazon this are the kind of things which can benefit us here, we do not play or most of us don't play those games and the other option is donate what if you don't wish to and I recommend you guys to stop being…

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.

8,713 questions
asked 2026-10-14T12:13:23.79+00:00
StISLA2021 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T09:16:40.5766667+00:00
StISLA2021 25 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

A bug in the OneNote app for Android

A bug recently appeared in the OneNote app for Android (Samsung S25 Ultra). When using a stylus, OneNote doesn't allow you to zoom in and out with your fingers. Swiping your finger causes the app to draw instead of moving the canvas. How can I fix this?

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Android
asked 2026-01-29T09:19:51.39+00:00
Sergey 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-19T09:07:36.07+00:00
Tomáš Polleč 10 Reputation points
10 answers

Windows 10 Frozen Due to Update Issues as of May 9 2026

Let me preface this by stating that there seems to be widespread issues with pcs running Windows 10 and 11 as of May 9 2026. I have never had this happen before. Then out of the blue one of my Dell desktops running Windows 10 just inexplicably began…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-09T20:26:18.0566667+00:00
Timothy Angelone 25 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-19T08:59:10.6066667+00:00
Ness 5 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Reset Zoom Level in Reading Pane in New Outlook on Mac?

I somehow managed to zoom out in the reading pane only, so that the email body is displayed smaller than normal. I thought I had used the CMD and - shortcut to zoom out, but this does not work anymore. Now I cannot find a way to reset the zoom level.…

Outlook | MacOS | New Outlook for Mac | For business
asked 2026-10-19T07:55:17.4166667+00:00
Naina 45 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-19T08:46:55.6+00:00
Naina 45 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to automate Downloading Message Trace logs on a Daily Basis when the entries are more than 10,000,000 per day.

How to automate Downloading Message Trace logs on a Daily Basis when the entries are more than 10,000,000 per day. When the limit is only 100,000. #AutomateDowloading#MessageTraceLogs

Exchange Online
Exchange Online

A cloud-based service included in Microsoft 365, delivering scalable messaging and collaboration features with simplified management and automatic updates.

7,447 questions
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | PowerShell
Exchange | Other
Exchange | Other

A powerful email and collaboration platform developed by Microsoft, designed to support enterprise-level communication and productivity. Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.

1,017 questions
asked 2024-11-27T13:41:06.97+00:00
Newton Francis Braganza 45 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-19T08:39:03.7633333+00:00
Newton Francis Braganza 45 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

M365 Global Administrator Lockout

Hello Microsoft Community, I am seeking urgent assistance and guidance regarding a critical Microsoft 365 tenant lockout that has been ongoing for several days without a resolution or proper communication from the support team. Our organization manages…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-10-13T13:17:22.1666667+00:00
Minesh Patel 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-19T07:09:24.66+00:00
Minesh Patel 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint are not working

When I open any of the three apps it's saying that they have run to an error which is preventing them from working correctly

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
asked 2026-10-19T06:45:55.36+00:00
Hope Bale 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-19T07:06:51.54+00:00
Hope Bale 20 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Search Highlights Toggle Missing & Search Window Web Canvas Stays Blank on Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (Build 26200.9550)

Hello, I am encountering an interface layout issue regarding Windows Search on Windows 11 Pro (Version 26H2, OS Build 26200.9550). The problem is that when I click the taskbar Search bar in an idle state (before typing text), the right-hand container…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Search
asked 2026-10-03T14:34:41.5033333+00:00
Shrijit Sahu 35 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-19T06:42:55.51+00:00
Kai-H 31,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Excel Ctrl-F very slow in medium sized spreadsheet. All settings are correct.

When I use Ctrl-F on a 6,000-row spreadsheet (or smaller), it works correctly but is extremely slow. Set to manual. Set to Values. Windows 11. Microsoft 365 Basic Subscription.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-17T19:53:55.8766667+00:00
Mike Ohr 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T06:34:29.1333333+00:00
Norah-L 13,770 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Avd dynamic scaling, a lot of questions

Hi folks ! I'm currently trying to make a customer adopt azure virtual desktop with dynamic scaling but... I'm facing some limitations ( or not implemented features maybe ?) and not able to find it in the documentation... So I'm trying here 😀 Uses…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,184 questions
asked 2026-10-16T06:59:39.8166667+00:00
Cloudy 326 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-19T06:29:43.12+00:00
Cloudy 326 Reputation points