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Outlook duplicate contacts

working in Classic Outlook, how do I remove / merge many duplicate contacts

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-10-11T17:25:25.3733333+00:00
Rick Wittenburg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T17:25:39.4033333+00:00

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Windows 11, version 26H2 ,Failed to install on ‎10/‎1/‎2026 - 0x80072efd

what is causing this error code and not allowing Windows update to be installed. My computer says restart to complete the install, but the update is not installed after the restart.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-10T05:41:43.4833333+00:00
Bruce M 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T17:14:40.4766667+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,526 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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HOW DO I REMOVE THESE PINK BORDERS THEY JUST APPEARED WITHOUT NOTIFICATION

HOW DO I REMOVE THESE PINK BORDERS THEY JUST APPEARED WITHOUT NOTIFICATION

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-10-11T16:39:25.3366667+00:00
Anthony Moran 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T17:13:08.8266667+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Authenticator app not receiving code

I wanted to sign in into my office Outlook mail, the mail sent code to be inputted in Authenticator and the authenticator is not responding. Authenticator also requested for sign in which i did and it's gave me a code to enter in Authenticator whereas am…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-11T17:12:02.75+00:00
Olanrewaju Lateef 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T17:12:18.51+00:00

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Unable to access original account - Need to link MCID to my accessible profile

Forum: Microsoft Credentials Support Area: Profile/MCID Assistance (or Certifications / Missing Certification) Body: State that you completed and passed your Azure exam today, provide your contact email, and mention that you have the Candidate ID and…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-10-11T17:03:01.7266667+00:00
Deepan G 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T17:09:17.1466667+00:00
Julian Sharp 45,006 Reputation points
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audio device issue

my device windows 11 with no sound and there is a notification that 'there is no audio device is installed'

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-10T10:30:26.8866667+00:00
Biplab Das 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T17:08:29.97+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,526 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Locked Out of Azure Portal Due to Lost MFA – Unable to Create Support Ticket

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I need assistance recovering access to my Microsoft Azure Portal account. I registered for Microsoft Azure using my personal Microsoft account: ******@outlook.com. Unfortunately, I accidentally removed the Azure…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-10-11T17:05:54.34+00:00
Денис Водонаев 0 Reputation points
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usb port not connecting when laptop is shut down or left on for a while

when i have my usb port hub plugged in and rather leave my laptop on or shut it down and try turn it back on i cant use whatever is plugged in or the usb port on its own it seems as if there's no connection

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-11T13:53:30.2+00:00
anna driver 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T17:04:37.01+00:00
Stefan Blom 354K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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EXCEL ONLINE | Ejecución de scripts y asociar el mismo a botones en el libro

Excel online permite crear scripts y ejecutarlos pero al momento de asociarlos con un botón en el libro no lo permite dando un mensaje confuso. Aparentemente sería por la licencia, pero si así fuere, no surge del mensaje. Este es el mensaje pésimo que…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Other
asked 2026-10-11T17:03:26.7533333+00:00
Jorge Walter Guzmán 0 Reputation points
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Will the Azure credit automatically be upgraded

Hello: My startup got $5000 Azure credit since 7/6. Now it's 3 months, my workloads were stable, around 10. Will it be upgraded to next tier $25,000? Should I explicitly apply somewhere? Thanks, Helen

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 2026-10-11T06:04:49.6333333+00:00
Helen Zeng 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T17:02:51.3933333+00:00
Helen Zeng 0 Reputation points
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OneDrive: "Copy Link" changes files from Private to Shared and creates default "Anyone with the link" access

I’m looking for clarification on OneDrive sharing information behaviour and whether what I am seeing is expected. I originally became aware of this issue when I was trying to print Word documents from the OneDrive iPad app.. While working with the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Other
asked 2026-10-11T16:21:06.0533333+00:00
Willow 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T17:02:04.38+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 138K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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A server error occurred. Please try again. [2605]

Correlation Id: 88bb9a25-923a-4c8d-83c0-ac03546691e5 Timestamp: 2026-05-02T02:04:09.000Z DPTI: fa5275c3ec59e4239b735e1e9ebbea92fd15815b536dca9c782499731625bf6e Message: The server is temporarily unavailable Tag: 4ut3d Code: -1011

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Other
asked 2026-05-02T02:05:32.9833333+00:00
YIBIN WAN 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T17:00:14.87+00:00
Tyson Kunz 0 Reputation points
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Can't identify or cancel Microsoft subscription being charged monthly

Hi, I have a recurring charge on my bank statement: MICROSOFT#G**[Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed]** MSBILL.INFO AU The charge is AUD $8.67 per month. I've signed into my Microsoft account and checked: Services &…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-07T12:47:52.51+00:00
John W 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T16:59:21.6+00:00
Alina Le 5,585 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Outlook Setup Problem

How do I clear a persistent error message when trying to set up Outlook app on a new laptop? Error message: Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.ADDriverStoreAccessNonLocalException Problem arose after trying to add an iCloud e-mail account with an app…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-10-11T16:55:32.83+00:00
Gay Adam 0 Reputation points
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redeem family 365 key fails at step 4

Step 4 , recurring billing , of redemption of Family 365 key fails

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-10-11T15:51:06.76+00:00
clive stephens 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T16:54:27.65+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Computer crashing while gaming need help please

Hi my computer keeps crashing attached is my computers reliability reports if someone could help me fix this i would really appreciate it. Reliability reports.XML

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-11T16:36:33.28+00:00
Jeffery Paulson 1 Reputation point
edited the question 2026-10-11T16:54:17.1666667+00:00
Jeffery Paulson 1 Reputation point
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Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server stuck with SeverBusyWithOtherOperation – Unable to Stop/Restart for 4 Days

Hi, We have an Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server that has been unable to complete management operations since 8 October 2026. The database itself is fully operational and accepting connections, but Azure refuses to stop or restart it,…

Azure Database for PostgreSQL
asked 2026-10-11T16:53:15.4033333+00:00
Joshua Wood 0 Reputation points
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Unable to view my O365 subscription

I have a subscription for O365 that renewed in Jul 26 and payment was taken. I don't have access to any O365 products and neither of my e-mail accounts reflect the subscription. What do I do?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-10-11T16:16:52.45+00:00
Lisa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T16:52:16.9533333+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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 2026-10-11T16:51:43.2566667+00:00
Rodrigo Queiroz 78,725 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Minecraft Code redemption error

Hello, I redeemed a code for the minecraft aurora cape 4 days ago and it has yet to appear in my account. I have since gotten another code and tried to redeem it but was told my account already owns this item. How can I make it appear in my account? I…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-10-11T15:45:14.3066667+00:00
Ryan Palmer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T16:49:21.84+00:00
Alexandr S 106.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor