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Trying to log into outlook.live.com e-mail account and am being asked repeatedly to "Let's prove you're human"

For the past month, I've logged into my outlook.live.com e-mail account only to be asked to "Review recovery method". I am doing this now each time I log into my outlook.live.com e-mail account even though my recovery methods are accurate and…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-29T19:41:01.3466667+00:00
CGB 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T23:21:26.35+00:00
CGB 0 Reputation points
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microsoft account was hacked, microsoft sign in helper does not detect an issue

A hacked hacked into my other microsoft account, deleted the phone number and changed the email address to another email, now i am unable to login to recover the account. When i try to open https://account.live.com/username/recover, and key in the email…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-11-07T12:21:29.97+00:00
wtf rykm 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T23:18:48.4766667+00:00
Ian-T 15,780 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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HOW DO I GET MY OLD COPILOT BACK

I want my old Copilot back ... Please fix this... Tell us how to get the old one back... I am not doing this new one

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | Copilot+ PC
asked 2026-10-21T14:18:55.92+00:00
Judy Johnson 55 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T23:14:36.3666667+00:00
Ian-T 15,780 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Listing hyperlinks to file in a OneDrive folder

I have a number of files in a OneDrive folder which I want to list by name and hyperlink in an Excel spreadsheet

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-06T18:49:25.4366667+00:00
Leo Lyons 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T23:12:55.9766667+00:00
Marcin Policht 112.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to stop Inspiron fro shutting down

With no programmes open, my Inspiron AIO shuts down after 3.5 minutes and displays the error message "special_pool_detected_memory_corruption (0xc1)". RAM is 40% at startuo, climbing to >60% in 2 minutes.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-11-07T23:10:33.72+00:00
Bob Augusteyn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T23:10:48.1366667+00:00

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How to resolve Microsoft Error Tag 7q6cl

I would appreciate assistance in resolving this error: Correlation Id: {Removed PII] Timestamp: 2026-11-01T08:42:43.000Z DPTI: {Removed PII] Message: Access denied for the resource. Tag: 7q6cl Code: 3399614466

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-01T08:58:28.9666667+00:00
Ian Midgley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T23:03:07.2533333+00:00
Ian-T 15,780 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can't share new lists on Microsoft Todo

My spouse and I cannot share new lists any longer. I have conducted many tests and have found results as follows: Two personal Microsoft accounts have shared Microsoft To Do lists successfully for over six years. Existing shared lists continue to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft To Do | For home
asked 2026-11-07T21:46:06.8533333+00:00
Bobby 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T23:02:29.28+00:00
EmilyS726 278.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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OneDrive for Business always loosing connection to location on local drive

This is a follow up of this issue. I'm starting from resetting OneDrive and deleting the credentials, because that's easier to tell the story: Since this is normally how I solve sync issues as a last resort I ran…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | MacOS
asked 2026-11-07T18:00:40.8966667+00:00
gernophil 10 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-07T22:56:12.7466667+00:00
Ryan-N 16,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Locked email

I am locked out of my email account. I no longer have access to the recovery email, silly me used my previous employee email. I’ve completed and submitted the recovery form 10’s of 20’s times, always told I provided insufficient information. I need help…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-07T18:35:58.2033333+00:00
Annette Howard 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T22:53:43.5133333+00:00
Bulldog 5,515 Reputation points
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How to have Zoom and Teams both on a meeting invitation?

Zoom is default in meeting invitations. Can I add Teams as an alternative when creating a meeting?

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Schedule meetings
asked 2026-11-05T22:28:15.3033333+00:00
Wade Lovelace 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T22:49:46.38+00:00
Ryan-N 16,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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want to downgrade 365 personal to 365 classic

Can'tdowngrade 365 personal to 365 classic. I don't see this option on cancellation page. I dont want to cancel completely.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-07T22:38:58.0733333+00:00
gary starling 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-07T22:48:09.49+00:00
Marcin Policht 112.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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will not let me add a phone number

IN my account information will not let me add a phone number=manage account -your info edit account has no phone number and will not let me add one-push edit account but nothing for phone number has for email but not for phone number

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-11-07T22:11:42.9466667+00:00
earl parish 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T22:46:28.8733333+00:00
Estrella721 47,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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PC require me to add my. BitLocker recovery key on every restart.

Been struggling with this BitLocker thing finally was able to recover the key, but on every restart I'm prompted to enter that 48 digit key. This is my wife's work computer and I'm a little concerned on turning that on or off I don't want her to lose any…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2026-05-25T17:54:51.0733333+00:00
Kelly Howe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T22:44:54.74+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Word stopped working.

Word stopped working. I did a full repair of Microsoft 365. Word still does not open. I am doing a second limited repair, but I doubt that will help.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-07T19:45:02.1333333+00:00
SKShaw 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-07T22:44:18.68+00:00
Bulldog 5,515 Reputation points
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how to update BIOS

I am having issues with updating my BIOS for gaming

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2025-11-16T21:40:59.31+00:00
lionel gates 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T22:43:00.13+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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no sound on web pages

I do not hear sound on web pages after checking all audio information in settings What needs to be done to hear audio from web page?

Microsoft Edge | Audio and video playback | Windows 11
asked 2026-04-08T13:09:57.02+00:00
Ed Breun 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T22:38:31.04+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I cannot enter my account

Dear Microsoft, I cannot enter my Microsoft account: [[Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed] @TwaalfMaart.onmicrosoft.com], because I am in a loophole. I cannot install my 2 step verification. To activate that, I need to be able to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-07T20:11:29.2433333+00:00
Marit Veeneman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T22:38:25.3666667+00:00
Marit Veeneman 0 Reputation points
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How can I open a private Microsoft Store developer support ticket with a personal Microsoft account?

I use a personal Microsoft account to manage an existing Microsoft Store app in Partner Center. I can access the Apps and games workspace and manage the app, but I can’t open a private support ticket. When I select Contact Support in Partner Center, I’m…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-11-07T22:36:16.47+00:00
Michael Zorij 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T22:37:07.8633333+00:00

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Cannot access Documents

We are unable to open any of our word or excel documents. A documents title will appear in recents and when we click on it, it says the Directory Name isn't valid. Help We have Microsoft 2021.

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-03T16:44:21.98+00:00
Kay Weeks 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T22:34:04.51+00:00
Kay Weeks 0 Reputation points
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Billing Question

i need to speak with a representative regarding billing. Please provide a phone number.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-03-14T13:45:24.39+00:00
Laura Koos 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T22:33:50.6666667+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator