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Tbsi_GetDeviceInfo / TPM_DEVICE_INFO output schema, initialization, compatibility and side-effect contract

We are reviewing the documented contract for one possible future metadata-only call to Tbsi_GetDeviceInfo, without opening a TBS context or submitting TPM commands. This is a documentation clarification request, not a request to run diagnostics. The…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-11T16:01:42.8933333+00:00
Matthew Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T16:03:00.8566667+00:00

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Error on Word

When I bring up a document a window appears indicating that "Word has run into an error". A button stating "repair now" appears. I selected that button however, nothing has been repaired or corrected. I cannot open any of my word…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T15:56:48.58+00:00
Karen Plucinski 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T15:57:25.1633333+00:00

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My Microsoft account got hacked by this email: pa*****@bibimail.net and i had my minecraft account on it

Hi, its stressful to say that my minecraft microsoft account just got hacked and I build and record content for a living. I need to get this account back. Also i also had the recovery code and when i try to use it i get an error stating that this code is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-11T15:52:07.7933333+00:00
Zain Raza 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T15:52:32.99+00:00
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My surface laptop won't recognize my earpods

I disconnected, then re-connected, restarted my laptop. nothing. the earpods are all charged and sitting right next to my laptop.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-10-11T15:47:17.3433333+00:00
k w 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T15:47:27.9466667+00:00

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documents open in Chinese

When I open my saved word documents they open in Chinese and I cannot change them

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-11T15:39:39.88+00:00
Diana Liberatore 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T15:39:53.5066667+00:00

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if someone hacked me and changed my username to something bad how do i change it back and get my account back

it happened yesturday wi was changing my password to my awccount in that time frame someone hacked my account changed my username to Freekee_fang1 my previous name was Rex_ex i got my account back but i still need to change the username becuase it is…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-11T15:36:19.79+00:00
Bwembya Ng'andu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T15:37:12.8866667+00:00

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Unauthorized Sign-In to My Microsoft Account

My Microsoft account received a security alert stating that someone successfully signed in without my authorization. I want to determine whether the unauthorized user still has access to my account, what security measures were triggered, and how I can…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-11T15:30:48.9233333+00:00
Nikhil Wankhade 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T15:31:12.1633333+00:00

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Microsoft account creation restriction

Hi, thank you for taking my case. I urgently need help with a Microsoft account creation restriction, not a sign-in or password issue. I am required to create ******@hotmail.com for a Clickworker/UHRS work qualification, but Microsoft blocks the signup…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-08-10T05:00:10.3333333+00:00
Nguyễn Đăng Minh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T15:26:09.46+00:00
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How to re-enable my temporary disabled Azure subscription due to past due

I am having an issue with paying my past due which was delayed but my last successful payment was made on 6/14/2026. I am trying to make the payment from Azure portal but i am been told that "I can't pay this invoice in the portal. Please contact…

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Cost Management

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asked 2026-10-11T14:09:56.9233333+00:00
Chinonso F. Ojiakor 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T14:52:07.82+00:00
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Laptop with 2 NICs for 2 different subnets but always uses the NIC with prioriy 1

Hi, I have a laptop and desktop both have 2 NICs, 1 is 1Gbs used for local subnet, the 2nd NIC is 10Gbs I need it for accessing the internet 1 NIC is in a 192.168.1.0/24 attached tothe router which serves as a DHCP and I have a local DNS to server the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
asked 2026-10-11T14:09:08.0833333+00:00
Salam ELIAS 302 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T14:09:32.04+00:00

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how to fix window insider preview update?

hi , i am trying to update window insider preview update but sometimes it stuck at 99% and sometimes its restart by its own . i think because of this i cannot be able to run the games . Please help me with this . Thankyou

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Repair and recovery
asked 2026-10-11T14:09:14.8766667+00:00
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answered 2026-10-11T14:09:28.9466667+00:00

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Add existing email alias to Outlook for Mac

I already have an email alias for my Google business account, and I need to add it to my Outlook for Mac app. Can someone provide simple steps to do this? I think my app version is for home, and I think its the New Outlook, so I'm selecting that tag,…

Outlook | MacOS | New Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-10-11T12:02:03.99+00:00
Linda Handelsman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T13:53:54.3966667+00:00
Stefan Blom 354K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Entra B2B Guest Invitations Blocked Due to Suspicious Activity – Request to Unblock Tenant

Hello, I'm experiencing an issue with Microsoft Entra B2B guest invitations and would appreciate assistance in resolving it. I'm the Global Administrator for a small business using Microsoft 365 Business Basic. We have been setting up SharePoint…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-10-11T13:39:20.4366667+00:00
Sarah Orchard 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T13:40:00.57+00:00

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My account got hacked and the hacker changed the email and I can't get in.

Hello. I had an xbox live account with the email ******@gmail.com and the gamertag is v1aas. This was my main xbox account where I had all my games and did literally everything on my xbox. A lot of my accounts got hacked a couple months ago and that…

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2025-11-15T00:30:01.5666667+00:00
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commented 2026-10-11T13:27:30.29+00:00
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Supported pre-access block for OneDrive Cloud Files fetches in PowerShell 5.1?

I need to run a read-only metadata preflight against an existing OneDrive-synced Windows folder using Windows PowerShell 5.1 x64 and possible helper processes. Before resolving or enumerating the first path in the sync root, I need a supported,…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T13:03:54.5966667+00:00
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answered 2026-10-11T13:04:58.71+00:00

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Microsoft account lost

Hi All, I have a customer who purchased a new PC in May 2018 along with a copy of Office Home & Student 2016. I set the machine up, created a Microsoft account and installed Office. Since then all has been well. That is, until recently when Office…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T13:02:36.29+00:00
David Parkinson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T13:02:53.9466667+00:00

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New Phone didn't back up Authentication Codes

I brought a new phone and before transferring everything over i didn't back up my recovery codes for my two factor authentication for Instagram now i cannot access my account and META says there's nothing they can do to help. Is there a way of accessing…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-11T12:30:56.19+00:00
Calvin Lewis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T12:31:08.86+00:00

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payment decline

I have two payment orders, but whenever I try to make the payment, it fails and displays the following error message: Processing payment “Your payment of ₹101.54 on 10/11/2026 could not be processed. Please try again or try again with a different payment…

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Cost Management

A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.

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asked 2026-10-11T11:43:05.4533333+00:00
sandip 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T11:43:46.9633333+00:00

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Artifact Signing org identity validation - Verified ID "Share" fails with CosmosDB error

Organization Public Trust identity validation for Dynamic Tabletop Systems, LLC (US) is stuck in "Action Required." Identity Validation ID: 01c2bd8e-7897-4329-96a9-8355dac194d7 Region: East US The verification link opens correctly (signed in as…

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Artifact Signing

A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)

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asked 2026-10-11T11:13:25.8933333+00:00
Chuck C Giddens 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T11:15:26.6566667+00:00
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Title: Bluetooth Headphones Connected but No Sound on Acer TravelMate (Windows 11)

I made ai to explain my question briefly Hi everyone, I am having an audio issue with my Acer TravelMate laptop running Windows 11. Whenever I connect my HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 Bluetooth earbuds, neither the earbuds nor the laptop's built-in speakers…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-11T10:48:00.75+00:00
GAO ZIFENG 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T10:48:24.53+00:00

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