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i need help, again, to activate my windows 11 after changing the motherboard.

I replaced my motherboard (old X299 system to an ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero), Windows 11 Pro now reports error 0xC004F211, the device appears in my Microsoft account, the activation troubleshooter cannot reactivate the licence, and no OEM key exists in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-10-11T09:28:24.2766667+00:00
Michael George 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T09:29:10.6466667+00:00
Michael George 0 Reputation points
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Account is stuck in a child/family enforcement loop

The Microsoft account ******@outlook.com was originally created with an incorrect birth year. The account was recently removed from Microsoft Family, and parental consent was removed from organizer account ******@outlook.com. The account no longer…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T09:26:09.47+00:00
Kristine Cartwright 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft for Startups Verification Rejected Indian Sole Proprietorship

My Microsoft for Startups business verification was rejected without a specific reason. My registered business, Padanilath, is an Indian Udyam/MSME-registered sole proprietorship operating PGI Hub (https://pgihub.com). The verification form rejected my…

Azure | Azure ISV (Independent Software Vendor)
asked 2026-10-11T09:24:32.41+00:00
Govind Sudhakaran 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T09:24:46.7533333+00:00

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Can not make a presentation

Why i can't edit my presentations or make new ones? I only can open them on presentation mode that's it. When I open an existing presentation I can not edit it and when I open a template it doesn't let me make a presentation. Everything is just slide…

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For education | Android
asked 2026-10-11T09:24:21.8466667+00:00
Annija Augšpule BAP Ogre 0 Reputation points
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Expired Certificate Issue

I have completed the certification on Microsoft Azure AI 102 on 10th october 2024 and renewed on 8th october 2025 and gets expiry date on 11th october 2026. It has expired on 5.29 am but I have seen on it 11 am so please check and tell me what to do

Azure AI Anomaly Detector
Azure AI Anomaly Detector

An Azure service that identifies anomalies and defects early with time-series detection.

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asked 2026-10-11T09:22:46.99+00:00
ATHVAITHA 0 Reputation points
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Office 2024 Included with Laptop but Displays License Warning

Hi everyone, My mother is a kindergarten teacher, and her school recently received a laptop that came with Office Home & Business 2024 included. The laptop had previously been used by another teacher. She was apparently unaware that Office was…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T09:14:16.41+00:00
Ukr Kind Teacher 0 Reputation points
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Clarification and Feature Request: Family Safety Screen Time During Lock, Sleep, and Hibernate

I am using Microsoft Family Safety to manage device screen time for my child and would appreciate clarification regarding how screen time is counted when a Windows PC is not actively being used. I have reviewed the available Family Safety documentation…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
asked 2026-10-11T09:05:12.8433333+00:00
Richard Tai 0 Reputation points
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Phone link is listing deleted or unwanted messages in the list, better filtering desired

I expected to see the exact listing from my "Messages" app in Phone link, but it decided to also list messages I put in the bin. I'd prefer they were also filtered like the messages in "Spam and blocked". Bonus points if the list…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-10-11T09:02:46.13+00:00
Peter Wiersig 0 Reputation points
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CreateDirectory2W: is failure indicated by NULL or INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE?

I am reviewing a Win32 interop declaration for CreateDirectory2W and need to know the authoritative failure return value, before writing any code that acts on its returned handle. Microsoft Learn's CreateDirectory2W page declares a HANDLE return type and…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-11T08:59:46.7366667+00:00
Massimo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T09:02:47.7033333+00:00
Massimo 0 Reputation points
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Account Hacked

My account was just recently hacked about 30 minutes ago. the guy changed the email on the account and the phone number so now i have no way to even login into the account. is there anyway someone could email me and help me fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-10-11T08:57:24.86+00:00
jalon hall 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:58:55.1+00:00
jalon hall 0 Reputation points
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problem z microsoft family safety

Moje konto ma błędną datę urodzenia, przypisano je jako dziecko do grupy rodzinnej, a konto organizatora zostało trwale utracone i nie ma do niego dostępu. Chcę zweryfikować swój wiek i opuścić grupę. Jestem pełnoletni.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other

A free app and service that helps families create healthy digital habits and stay connected. It’s designed to support both online safety and real-world awareness by offering tools for screen time management, content filtering, and location sharing

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asked 2026-10-11T08:54:31.5166667+00:00
lovsiax 0 Reputation points
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Why are several of my recent Systems Restore Points removed not by me and only 1 left?

I am Win 11 (64) fully updated. I updated an App (not a Microsoft App) yesterday evening and by Default a System Restore Point was created. Tonight in "fiddling "with my Outlook Settings I lost access to Outlook -would not accept my password.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-10-11T08:54:16.35+00:00
NeilFitzjames-0675 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:54:28.8966667+00:00

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OneDrive is uploading files to the cloud without my input.

Hi I am having difficulty with OneDrive. It is randomly uploading my data files up into the cloud. How do I stop OneNote from interfering with where my files are stored and get the files back on to my laptop? Stu

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T08:53:47.2+00:00
Stuart Clarke 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:54:02.5966667+00:00

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Synching my Phone with Windows 11

How can I simply and safely synch my android phone and windws 11 laptop

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Android
asked 2026-10-11T08:52:29.6766667+00:00
Stephen Moore 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:52:44.1033333+00:00

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msedge.exe has 21 instances in startup applications

I have already turned off in browser but still this happening I have multiple entries in task manager autorun apps , after i disable one ,it comes new

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-10-11T08:30:24.29+00:00
Deepak Kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T09:10:30.2666667+00:00
DaveM121 (2) 16,745 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Specific steam games are opening and closing. I have tried every solution I have read about and nothing is working. I have reinstalled steam and the game and still isn't fixed.

I have tried every solution I have read about and nothing is working. I have reinstalled steam and the game and still isn't fixed.

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-10-11T08:29:45.8033333+00:00
Justin Tuazon 0 Reputation points
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Clarification on PAYG Requirement for DSPM for AI (DSPM)

Hello Team, We are currently evaluating Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI and would like clarification regarding the relationship between DSPM for AI and the Microsoft Purview Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) billing model. Based on Microsoft documentation, we…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-10-11T08:29:30.12+00:00
Nancy Daniel 20 Reputation points
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Rückerstattung meines Microsoft-Kontoguthabens von 58,77

Sehr geehrtes Microsoft-Support-Team, auf meinem Microsoft-Konto befindet sich derzeit ein Guthaben in Höhe von 58,77 €. Leider kann ich dieses Guthaben nicht wie gewünscht verwenden. Da es sich um mein eigenes Geld handelt, möchte ich gerne wissen, ob…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-10-11T08:25:07.8766667+00:00
Moder Nazhah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T09:16:55.2566667+00:00
Onyx Is here 5,100 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Sensitivity Label Description Not Displayed Consistently Across Outlook Clients

Hello Team, During validation testing of Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels in our REF environment, we identified inconsistent behaviour regarding the display of the configured sensitivity label description across Outlook clients. The same…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-10-11T08:20:22.9566667+00:00
Nancy Daniel 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:20:41.7566667+00:00

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I claimed a code for an Aurora cape and it does not appear in my capes list

On Sept. 29, I claimed an Aurora cape code that I received from a Twitch drop. I have had this specific issue since the date I claimed it: twelve days ago. I have read other help articles whose advice is to wait and/or equip said cape using Minecraft:…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-10-11T08:18:39.5133333+00:00
Stan Ortiz 0 Reputation points