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How to open a MS-DOS Application document in Windows

I need to check this document for vital information

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-15T10:18:35.51+00:00
Fay Axford 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:54:46.06+00:00
DaveM121 939.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

SQL Server connect error with SSL Cert

Hello, I get this error when logging in to an SQL Server instance: ssl provider error 0 an existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host error 10054 That happened after I added a certificate to that instance. The same certificate works…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-10-14T13:28:50.75+00:00
David Spenner 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T10:53:57.3233333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 138K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

My Bluetooth toggle doesn't show up in task mangager/settings

The Blue tooth toggle is gone, and I would like to know how to get it back, since the toggle option is not available anywhere where it is said to be.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-15T10:17:48.9833333+00:00
Hosea McCain 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:51:55.5+00:00
DaveM121 939.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

2026-10 .NET Framework Security Update (KB5127694) Install error - 0x800f0922. Windows 11.

Hi Not a tech savvy person. Keep getting the above error on this update. I have checked my EFI with DiskGenius and have 147MB free. Have tried DISM restorehealth and sfc/ scannow. Here is my CBS log:…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-14T17:09:43.35+00:00
Chris Gregson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T10:50:31.9766667+00:00
Ramesh 182.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
0 answers

Academic inquiry: Microsoft Copilot backend model used in March 2026

Hello Microsoft Copilot Team, We are revising a research manuscript currently under peer review at JMIR Dermatology. A reviewer has requested verification of the exact AI model/version used in our study to ensure reproducibility. Study context: …

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-10-15T10:50:18.0033333+00:00
Chen, Cai-Yu 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Cannot install new version of Copilot (old version no longer supported)

I upgraded my laptop to Windows 11 yesterday and have successfully downloaded my Family Office 365 apps. I use Copilot a lot but when I try to use the version downloaded, I get the message "This version of Windows Copilot is no longer supported.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-10-15T10:49:34.9+00:00
Keeley Lund 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Get Add-ins is greyed out, not able to get any add-in with Office

From the locked thread. I have the same issue and it just happened after updating Office. However, it's not confined just to Outlook but all Office…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-10-15T05:47:11.7366667+00:00
S S 21 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:47:13.18+00:00
Kai-H 28,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Tbsi_GetDeviceInfo / TPM_DEVICE_INFO output schema, initialization, compatibility and side-effect contract

We are reviewing the documented contract for one possible future metadata-only call to Tbsi_GetDeviceInfo, without opening a TBS context or submitting TPM commands. This is a documentation clarification request, not a request to run diagnostics. The…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-11T16:01:42.8933333+00:00
Matthew Johnson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T10:45:25.9533333+00:00
Taki Ly (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 5,715 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

SQL server provisioning is being denied in the selected region for this subscription

Good day all, I'm receiving the following error when I attempt to create a test Azure Sql Free database. The subscription is active and enabled, and there are no existing Azure SQL resources in it, so this does not appear to be a problem with a failed…

Azure SQL Database
asked 2026-10-15T10:44:56.07+00:00
Scott K 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:45:16+00:00

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Windows moved all my pictures out of into gallery

I plugged in my phone, Windows offered to move pictures to PC ... fair enough. However it has also moved all the pictures on my PC into Gallery. (over 10,000) If I go into the sub folders they are all empty .... how can I reverse this ? I tried help -…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-14T18:28:57.4533333+00:00
Rick Hughes 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:41:50.7333333+00:00
Rick Hughes 25 Reputation points
2 answers

The Year columm is suddenly blank when viewing my Jpg's in Microsoft's "Gallery" option.

The Year column is suddenly blank when viewing my jpg's in Microsoft's "Gallery" option. I also see a couple of screens showing blank squares my before my pictures begin to appear. I had no problem using the Gallery option yesterday.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-05-03T03:27:50.4966667+00:00
Erma Reutzel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T10:41:33.6766667+00:00
Pj00 00 90 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows RDP cursor disappears after minimizing/restoring fullscreen session, but mouse still works

I have been experiencing an occasional problem with mstsc.exe. At times, after minimizing and restoring a full-screen RDP connection, the mouse pointer disappears in the remote desktop, although the mouse moves and clicks properly. The mouse pointer…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-10-09T04:49:48.97+00:00
GPTresearcher two 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T10:41:26.2133333+00:00
GPTresearcher two 0 Reputation points
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Unexpected error 5.7.236 in sending mt emails

Hello, since a couple of months I receive unexpected messages of error 5.7.236 although I don't exceed the number of daily sendings. It happens after less than a dozen of sent messages. This prevents further sendings for some time and after some hours…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-10-15T10:41:13.9766667+00:00
MAURIZIO MIRZANI 0 Reputation points
2 answers

word macro ends with error53 kernel32 not found

running a word macro using Private Declare Function SetEnv Lib "kernel32" _ Alias "SetEnvironmentVariableA" (ByVal chName As String, _ ByVal chValue As String) _ As Long and ret = SetEnv("PATH",…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
asked 2026-10-15T09:30:03.1333333+00:00
von Fintel, Jörg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:41:08.3833333+00:00
Senthil kumar 2,585 Reputation points
2 answers

Power Automate SharePoint Trigger Intermittently Stops Firing with No Run History

Issue Summary I am experiencing an intermittent issue with Power Automate where the trigger suddenly stops firing, and no run history is generated. The flow was working correctly and then stopped without any configuration changes. Environment Power…

Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Other
asked 2026-10-15T10:11:20.05+00:00
Trang Bui 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:40:29.79+00:00
Darren Bruce 2,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
0 answers

Cannot log into Microsoft 365 on one laptop: Authenticator push notifications and verification codes stopped working, but account works fine elsewhere

Hello Microsoft Support Community, I am facing a frustrating issue trying to sign in to my Microsoft 365 account on one of my laptops. Here are the details of the situation: The Account: My Microsoft 365 account is fully functional and I can still sign…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-15T10:39:13.5566667+00:00
Zaher Al Nabulsi 0 Reputation points
2 answers

My device is registered to my Microsoft account, but there is no BitLocker recovery Key for my device. I believe a BitLocker Recovery Key was never created for my device. How do I request for a new BitLocker recovery Key for my registered Device?

My device is registered to my Microsoft account, but there is no BitLocker recovery Key for my device. I believe a BitLocker Recovery Key was never created for my device. How do I request for a new BitLocker recovery Key for my registered Device?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-15T10:06:27.2833333+00:00
vineet shukla 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:38:55.0966667+00:00
DaveM121 939.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

office confirmation id

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For education | Windows
asked 2026-10-15T10:04:46.27+00:00
Rakesh Kumar Jena 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-15T10:37:14.4166667+00:00
Nam-D 4,410 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unwanted microsoft pop up on start

In the last two days I have started to get a pop up when I start up. This states: "Microsoft. We need a little more help. It looks like this email is used with more than one account with Microsoft. Which one do you want to use?" (Work or…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-10-14T16:20:28.2766667+00:00
Mark Martin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T10:37:02.8566667+00:00
Mark Martin 0 Reputation points
2 answers

PSA cannot open the printer preferences when installed via MSIX sideloading.

PSA cannot open the printer preferences when installed via MSIX sideloading. Prerequisites: 1. I am using the sample program from Microsoft PSA; 2. I have installed the psa.inf extension INF file, and the PackageFamilyName, AUMID, and PrinterHardwareId…

Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
asked 2026-10-15T10:08:33.69+00:00
ca l 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:36:02.4233333+00:00
ca l 0 Reputation points