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Subject: Call of Duty Attestation Wizard – AIK Certificate Enrollment Failure on Intel PTT

Hello, I am unable to complete the Call of Duty Attestation Wizard. It reports: “New key failed to be generated. BIOS firmware update recommended.” I have already verified that Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are enabled and working correctly. I have also…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-17T03:51:38.1466667+00:00
cheeming 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:31:17.38+00:00
Carl-L 23,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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What version on MacOS is compatible?

Is there a Defender download that is compatible with MacOS Ventura 13.7.8? When I try to install the current download, I see 2 destinations named Macintosh HD. I only have 1 physical disk. The first disk icon shows a yield sign and the message 'not…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-10-09T23:12:13.2366667+00:00
CHRIS GRINNELL 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:29:59.1766667+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Copilot Chat History Missing After September 2026 Refresh/Migration (Continue with Google vs Microsoft Sign-In)

I am requesting assistance recovering my Copilot chat history following the Copilot refresh/migration that occurred around September 22, 2026. Prior to the update, I had numerous important Copilot conversations saved in my account. When I accessed…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-10-08T01:54:09.4933333+00:00
Jordan Bliss 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-17T09:28:30.8933333+00:00
Marta Balado-Gil 0 Reputation points
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How to fix Windows activate error

My Windows 7 worked for 10 years, and now I receive the message "This copy of Windows is not genuine".

Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-10-17T09:27:37.73+00:00
Sandu Marian 0 Reputation points
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hp mini 400 G9 kan niet opdate ?? zie foto

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-17T08:13:17.4433333+00:00
Alexander Melet 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-17T09:27:04.07+00:00
DaveM121 (2) 16,755 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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sign into excel , new subscription renewal

i cannot access excel , system is asking for sign in , frozen screen . why is sign in needed? how can i get access Moderator note: personal information removed

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-09T19:35:10.0033333+00:00
CAROLYN DAWSON 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:24:04.2+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Urgent: Locked out of Copilot account — over a year of work projects inaccessible

I have been using Microsoft Copilot for over a year with my work email address, which is hosted by Google Workspace. Until recently, I was able to access my Copilot account and projects without any problems. Suddenly, Copilot started requiring me to sign…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-10-17T09:20:42.7533333+00:00
Marta Balado-Gil 0 Reputation points
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Bring Microsoft rewards to Lithuania

I am writing to request that the full Microsoft Rewards App and Xbox ecosystem be properly enabled for players in Lithuania. Currently, Microsoft Rewards is technically supported on the web here, but the Xbox Console Rewards app does not open, and we are…

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.

8,556 questions
asked 2026-10-17T09:20:31.3833333+00:00
Ryzas Ryzas 0 Reputation points
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Audio Mute

Audio is set on mute. Today it will not respond to the click to unmute. So am unable to listen to music or other sound. How can I unmute? Thanks, Alan

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-17T08:47:28.94+00:00
Alan Mycock 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:20:08.1+00:00
DaveM121 939.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Personalization

Hello.I copy pats from users>packages>local state>assets the wallpapers that appears in lock screen.They are 1920x1080(my laptop have the same ratio,is asus rog g731gv).I choose it as wallpaper display.When choose in …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-10-17T08:13:54.0566667+00:00
answered 2026-10-17T09:16:51.59+00:00
Paulo GM 73,340 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Ecran de blocare

In ecranul de blocare nu pot insera Widgeturi. Nu e vorba de "Fundal". Si oricum in permanenta acel ecran albastru nu pot sa-l modific, chiar daca activez optiunea "Windows Spotlight", iar in fereastra de "widget"-uri…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-10-17T09:06:14.05+00:00
Eugen Radoi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-17T09:14:21.0933333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 138.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed—support flow prevents case creation

I am enrolled in the $1,000 / 90-day "Microsoft for Startups" offer. To move to the next milestone, I submitted my legal business name and Tax ID, but business verification failed. The rejection email directs me to create a support request and…

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.

1,805 questions
asked 2026-10-17T08:54:51.2933333+00:00
Sharad Seth 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-17T09:12:58.99+00:00
Sharad Seth 0 Reputation points
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browser link problem

In windows 11 26H2 build 26300.9550. Experience pack 1000.26100.3720 When I click a browser link or article it will spin for a bit then Opps something went wrong. This is driving me nuts. It happens in Edge and Firefox Thanks <PII…

Microsoft Edge | Browser extensions | Windows 11
asked 2026-10-09T19:31:10.49+00:00
Thomas Pugh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:11:04.4+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Win 11 no sound output after yesterday's s/ware update

Win 11 on my Dell laptop was updated yesterday, as normal. Today there is no sound output from any source (laptop speakers, headphones etc.) The speaker icon shows sound output disabled. When I click on the icon, the speaker element is greyed out. When I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-17T08:36:11.2466667+00:00
Ken 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:08:36.97+00:00
DaveM121 939.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure for Students signup fails with unexpected error after academic verification

Hello, I am a currently enrolled B.Tech student at SRM University-AP, India. I previously had an Azure for Students subscription, which was cancelled on 24 December 2025. According to Microsoft's email, the subscription data and services were deleted on…

Azure Advisor
Azure Advisor

An Azure personalized recommendation engine that helps users follow best practices to optimize Azure deployments.

776 questions
asked 2026-10-17T09:05:08.11+00:00
Raviteja 0 Reputation points
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Artifact Signing validation failed: no document upload option — requesting a secure review channel

Hello Microsoft Artifact Signing team, I am trying to complete Public Trust organization identity validation for signing THROXEL. The Microsoft Credentials verification on my phone completed successfully, but the organization validation in Azure now…

Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing

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

1,468 questions
asked 2026-10-17T09:03:49.69+00:00
THROXEL 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:04:53.2233333+00:00

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I cannot access passkey and old email address on my account

I previously used the email address of a<PII removed>@blueyonder.co.uk on my Microsoft 365 account. I no longer have access to that email or associated passkey and therefore cannot log in to your products on my iPhone, iPad,

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | iOS
asked 2026-10-09T17:16:21.22+00:00
Adrian Passmore 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T09:04:42.9166667+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My Microsoft Account hacked in May - blocked, hacker alias added

I was at [moderator's note: PII removed]. When I returned to [moderator's note: PII removed] and started Forza Horizon 6 it said account not found. Xbox app logged me out. Email from Microsoft said password and email changed. Now account is blocked by…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-15T18:42:50.94+00:00
olololekekek #206 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-17T08:59:24.2366667+00:00
olololekekek #206 20 Reputation points
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Linux Managed Run Command: approximately five-minute delay between execution success and provisioning success

We observe a repeatable delay on an Ubuntu Azure VM using Managed Run Command (Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines/runCommands, API 2025-04-01, asyncExecution=false). Two commands ultimately completed successfully with executionState=Succeeded,…

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines

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

10,422 questions
asked 2026-10-17T05:47:29.37+00:00
S B 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-17T08:52:04.7133333+00:00
SHOUMIK CHAKRAVARTY 1,150 Reputation points
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Cant sign in with my microsoft account on new desktop

New desktop..trying to sign in with my existing microsoft account. Cannot get past the "Lets prove you're human" challenge. Tried it many times and failing to sign in. Any ideas? Thank you

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-10-09T17:02:13.6833333+00:00
Suzie 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T08:50:43.2866667+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator