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windows 10 network cable unplugged event removes TCP connection

kind people. ‌I'm encountering the exact same issue. My computer has multiple network interfaces and runs Windows 10. I use TCPView to monitor the TCP connections established between client and Linux during the cable unplugging phase. When I enable only…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Other
asked 2026-10-14T07:04:54.84+00:00
YS P 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-14T08:04:42.4666667+00:00
Chen Tran 13,435 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Virtual Machine: RDP Session Hang — Recurring Login Failures and Management Timeout

Problem description I am experiencing recurring issues with my Azure Virtual Machine running Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, where new RDP sessions either fail to connect with the message 'Remote Desktop Services is currently busy' or hang during the…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Session connectivity
asked 2026-10-13T02:55:15.34+00:00
JALEESYSADMIN-9347 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T08:04:01.7433333+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti 400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Licensing Inquiry: Use of Built-in Windows TTS in a Government Agency’s Operational Software

We would like to confirm the licensing requirements for using the built-in Windows text-to-speech (TTS) functionality for business purposes. Our company develops software for overweight vehicle inspection stations. We plan to use our application to…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-10-13T04:11:41.9766667+00:00
JoungWan Kim 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T08:03:11.54+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti 400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation 26H2: Offline Installation and Local Account Support

We are evaluating Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation 26H2 EN-US x64 in an isolated, non-production Hyper-V Generation 2 virtual machine for internal software compatibility and build qualification. The VM has Secure Boot enabled, a virtual TPM planned, and…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-10-13T04:36:51.7866667+00:00
Andre Belous 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T08:02:10.8+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti 400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i was hacked

i was hacked on a different account and they changed my login how do i get my account back

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
asked 2026-10-13T22:47:12.8466667+00:00
Jordin DaSilva 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-14T08:01:26.3433333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 29,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Issue After Copilot Upgrade – Missing Project Work and Chat History

Following the Copilot upgrade, all of my previous projects and project chats have disappeared. I am unable to locate any of the conversations or associated project data that were previously available. I cannot find the related chat in history…

Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Development
asked 2026-10-14T07:59:30.42+00:00
Kamal Kannan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T07:59:47.43+00:00

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New Outlook for Windows: Google contacts not syncing in either direction, but Gmail and calendar work

I’m using new Outlook for Windows with a personal Gmail account. Email and Google Calendar sync correctly, but contacts do not appear to sync in either direction. What I’m seeing: Outlook’s People view shows “You haven’t added any contacts yet” A test…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-10-09T01:36:54.2133333+00:00
Dr D 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:57:52.69+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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0x80070002 Error code

File not found when trying to access a file. This error occurs when a user or application attempts to access a file that Windows Server cannot locate at the specified path. The file may have been deleted, moved, renamed, or stored in an unavailable…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-10-14T07:43:56.7033333+00:00
Kobi 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-14T07:57:01.96+00:00
Kobi 0 Reputation points
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Issue loading Outlook 365 to a Macbook

I have a Macbook and Office 365. Word, Excel etc are working normally. The MacBook is only a couple of weeks old and Outlook was working well until today. (Its also working normally on an iMac.) I have tried everything I can of including deleting it and…

Outlook | MacOS | New Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-10-09T06:25:34.3866667+00:00
Ric E 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:57:00.0466667+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cant login with Gmail in copilot desktop app

So i have 1 Hotmail and 2 Gmail accounts, the Gmail I'm trying to use which has all my chat history isn't on there for a quick login. I've been using copilot (legacy) on my phone/web browser for a long time now, i still have everything on my phone but…

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | Copilot+ PC
asked 2026-10-14T07:53:35.99+00:00
GhostG 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-14T07:56:52.5066667+00:00
GhostG 0 Reputation points
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Windows Server IoT 2022 disk defragementation

Hi , I would like to check with Microsoft following disk defragementation HDD issue: Defragmentation trigger criteria You previously recommended considering 10–15% fragmentation, less than 20–25% free space, and sustained disk latency. For our custom…

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
asked 2026-10-12T09:03:21.47+00:00
Koh Jun Hao 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:56:14.56+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti 400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Invoicing question

I'm trying to find all of my previous invoices. I can't find anything on line

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-10-12T04:36:37.8933333+00:00
Prime Rail LTD 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:54:28.6166667+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti 400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Copilot update on 3rd Oct 2026

Since the new copilot update the chat that I have been building is appearing in the side bar but failing to load. Window says to refresh the page. This is an important chat widow can you please fix it for me. This a very important chat window, I have…

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | App
asked 2026-10-04T21:54:11.3966667+00:00
Alison 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:53:24.19+00:00
Norah-L 11,700 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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troble conect acount microsoft windows

nu ma pot conecta la contul microsoft windows cu adrsa am activat din greseala conectarea fara parola . imi tot cere sa introduc de doua ori adresa de gmail imi trimite doua coduri le intrpduc si pe acelea si tot nu ma pot conecta imi cere sa ma…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-10-14T07:52:39.7466667+00:00
Marius Ravoiu 0 Reputation points
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Where have my copilot agents gone?

Hi there, I created a handful of custom copilot agents for an ongoing work project, that have suddenly disappeared. Only 3 of the 7-8 are still showing up, and when I search for the others I find nothing. I really would like to avoid having to create…

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | App
asked 2026-10-09T14:33:34.36+00:00
Rebecca Mattina 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:51:31+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to remove microsoft account.

I logged my microsoft account for powerpoint presentation in my friend's laptop.She has her own microsoft account .But my account became a administrator in her laptop.if I remove her laptop through linked devices ,it comes again.. There is no option…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-13T17:49:12.5566667+00:00
Vaasuki P 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T07:50:36.9433333+00:00
Vikki-T 12,070 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Background issue

i want to change my background to a moving background without installing third party software for my hp computer

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
asked 2026-10-09T19:09:00.9666667+00:00
Zachary Panczenko 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:47:25.08+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to download gaming services?

stuck here, after every imaginable fix. I need this to run forza horizon 6, I'm pretty sure I have recollection of uninstalling this and the Xbox app a while ago, never imagining I would need it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-12T01:01:11.34+00:00
J102614-7973 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-14T07:47:10.5833333+00:00
Norah-L 11,700 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My Edifier R1280DBs speakers are not, and never have been visible as an output device.

My speakers do not appear as an output device. I have done all the update drivers, disable this and disable then, remove device then re-pair the speakers and nothing I do makes any difference. I cannot believe this is un unsolveable problem. Does anyone…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-09T20:44:18.41+00:00
Bobbie Blaise 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:44:41.09+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Dialog box to change my Windows login PIN disappears after about 10 seconds

I'm trying to change my PIN via Windows settings "I forgot my PIN". When the system asks me to log in, the dialog box does not give me enough time to authenticate and the window disappears. Please advise.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-14T06:45:43.25+00:00
AG 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T07:43:18.29+00:00
SD - IA 181.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor