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BIOS update deactivated windows

I tried playing call of duty and the anti cheat made me update my bios. When I did I lost my windows activation and now it's telling me I need to buy a new key.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-10-06T20:33:48.66+00:00
DarkClouds98 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T21:08:56.78+00:00
EmilyS726 271.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed and Get program support option is missing

Hello Microsoft Team, I recently enrolled in Microsoft for Startups using the new Azure Portal experience. I received the initial $200 Azure credits. I then completed the startup/business verification process, but the portal now shows: “We couldn’t…

Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups

Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.

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asked 2026-10-06T20:57:35.0066667+00:00
rahul raj 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T20:57:51.1466667+00:00

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Read & Earn (Earn Microsoft Reward just for searching)

The "Read to earn" is 0/30 no matter how many news I read today suddenly. it shows "Earn Microsoft Rewards just for searching" instead of showing the number point I earned

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.

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asked 2026-10-06T20:53:30.58+00:00
Kai Yuen Lam 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T20:57:16.61+00:00
Kai Yuen Lam 0 Reputation points
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Plan Subscriptions

How do I talk to a human being about plan options?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T19:22:34.6433333+00:00
Tim Pollock 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T20:37:37.84+00:00
Tim Pollock 0 Reputation points
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Entra Private Access: app works by IP but fails by FQDN with ERR_CONNECTION_RESET

Hello, We are currently testing Microsoft Entra Private Access using Quick Access for internal applications.   During testing, we observed the following behavior: Accessing the private application using its internal IP address works successfully through…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra Private Access
asked 2026-10-06T20:37:00.57+00:00
Bakr Mostafa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T20:37:22.09+00:00

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subscribtion

I wish to renew my subscription , it hasnt been a simple process, please help

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T17:26:11.5433333+00:00
Linda Shea 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T18:01:16.7166667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 89,145 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My Microsoft Account was hacked and my details and email was changed

Because of the email change I have no option to get my Account back or to terminate it. Microsoft doesn't help, they lead me to sites where I have to sign in. But the email I use is wrong. Is there a way to get my account back?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-18T06:45:13.17+00:00
Reckmund 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T17:43:41.3466667+00:00
VoltWing 0 Reputation points
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Bitlocker Encryption Status Source Of Truth

I am looking at data from graph api managedevices encryption state and also get bitlocker volume and wanted to understand what is the source of truth for latest bitlocker encryption status. Does intune UI report sysnc periodically and how as an…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Other
asked 2026-10-06T16:55:00.7433333+00:00
Byrne, Brendan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T16:55:19.43+00:00

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Billing Issue

I have a payment that goes to Microsoft every month since July but have no idea what it is for. How do I contact their accounts department?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-10-06T14:15:25.1+00:00
Jonathan Stroulger 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-06T16:44:40.91+00:00
MS Advertising - Chris 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to get back your account?

Hello, my name is Lida and I'm having issues with hackers on my pc. They managed to changed both email and password on my pc. I do need help with this issue, thank you.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Identity
asked 2026-10-06T16:43:47.6933333+00:00
Lida Huy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T16:44:01.39+00:00

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Company portal stuck in login error

I need Microsoft company portal for school and for work. I tried to add my school account and now every time I open the app it just says "error account is set up under work email tried to login under school email" and won't let me back out or…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Enrollment
asked 2026-10-06T15:49:49.58+00:00
Amelia Anglesey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T15:50:03.1066667+00:00

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I Can’t Access My Authenticator App

I recently had to reset my phone. When trying to sign into my authenticator app

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-02-15T09:45:25.4533333+00:00
Ashley Smith 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T15:45:17.3733333+00:00
Jerry S 0 Reputation points
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Is Microsoft even listening to us?

Is Microsoft even listening to our feedback about NOT shoving Copilot into our faces???!!! This is a HUGE productivity drain. Copilot should be the option you click on when you want to use it, not the forced starting page for everything. No, Copilot…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-10-06T15:35:41.5366667+00:00
Mick 15 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T15:36:01.6966667+00:00

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Microsoft authenticator minimizes itself after scanning QR-Code for identity valdation for an artifact signing account

I wanna do the identity validation in azure to continue setting up artifact signing. When i scan the QR code the app simply closes and the "processing" appears on the screen, but after a while just goes back to the qr code. Iv been using…

Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing

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

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asked 2026-10-06T15:28:07.2833333+00:00
Jan-Malte Hannig 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T15:28:22.25+00:00

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IP address returns timeout on SSH and unreachable from port 80 and 443

It was working fine and suddenly it stops working in multiple countries. Tried to find the issue with traceroute and it seems that there is a BGP look due to Omantel configuration. But I cannot find any incident online to prove this theory (having tried…

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines

An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.

10,405 questions
asked 2026-10-06T14:37:05.4733333+00:00
Samir Ahmane 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T14:37:26.95+00:00

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renewal option for an Azure non-profit grant

I have gotten a Azure grant for $2000 for the last 2 years, but there is no renewal button when I go to Non-profit/nonprofit grant. Is there a way to see that renew option.

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-10-05T22:20:43.2366667+00:00
Patricia Frischer 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-06T13:52:55.29+00:00
VEMULA SRISAI 14,065 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Connection issue between Azure and UDM Pro using S2S VPN

Hello, I have setup a virtual network, virtual network gateway, public ip address, local network gateway and connection. But for some reason my S2S still shows Not connected. Can I get some support to check what am I doing wrong? Thanks, Sumeet

Azure VPN Gateway
Azure VPN Gateway

An Azure service that enables the connection of on-premises networks to Azure through site-to-site virtual private networks.

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asked 2026-10-05T20:50:44.3733333+00:00
Sumeet Lopes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T13:50:42.8966667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 12,696 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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deploy update ADR FOR SERVER AND CLINT

We will be implementing Automatic Deployment Rules (ADR) for Microsoft updates to ensure timely and consistent patch management across both servers and client devices.

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration Manager | Other
asked 2026-10-06T09:23:30.9266667+00:00
Nasser Albusaidi [Economy] 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T09:23:44.13+00:00

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Windows Defender full scan showing “Last scan not available” after completing with no threats found.

- Gathered details about Windows Defender quick scan and full scan behavior - Checked whether any error message was displayed during the full scan - Quick scan completes success - Requested screenshot of the “Last scan not available” message …

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-10-06T08:09:20.18+00:00
Sanjib Pradhan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T08:09:37.1+00:00

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How to send an email

I am trying to send an email applying for a course to improve my life and health, and I managed to send the email via another email provider, but outlook seems to be reporting my request to improve my life as “spam” and is refusing to allow me to do so…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-06T07:39:09.67+00:00
Tomas Rhys Andrews 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T07:39:25.9933333+00:00

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