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Microsoft Blocking attempts to make a new microsoft account for new windows 11 computer
I am attempting to make a new microsoft account for a new computer we have just bought for the office. It is for a Windows 11 home account. Yesterday I tried to setup the account, but when we did, it would get stuck while trying to create the new…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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2026-10-13T15:12:45.7266667+00:00
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Smooth Cat
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2026-10-13T16:28:28.4733333+00:00
Smooth Cat
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AADSTS50027 on a federated client assertion whose signature verifies against the published JWKS
We exchange a short-lived RS256 JWT for an access token with client_credentials and a federated identity credential. Microsoft Entra returns AADSTS50027 (JWT token is invalid or malformed). The same assertion verifies with the key in the issuer JWKS, and…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,342 questions
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@quickmailchecker_bot is taking over my account
Hello, my Outlook account was hacked. All incoming emails are being rewritten to '@quickmailchecker_bot' in real-time. I have already changed my password, enabled 2FA, cleared all inbox rules, and removed all app passwords on live.com. However, the bot…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
25,125 questions
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2026-09-24T14:54:04.1366667+00:00
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Laura Lommers
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2026-10-13T16:23:29+00:00
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steve mcg
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How to fix Win11 0xc1900101 - 0x40017 ' the installation failed in the second boot with an error during BOOT operation' 23H2 to 25H2 and 26H"
Hi, I am getting the same issue as with this question - but you had to create a dedicated FixIT script to solve the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-10-09T08:00:11.54+00:00
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michaelJLW
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2026-10-13T16:22:44.2333333+00:00
michaelJLW
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Resolve my Microsoft 365 Family Subscription being associated with the wrong email address
I have had this Family subscription for years without issues, but now want to install Office on my new PC. After finding great difficulty with this I discovered that the associated email address has been wrong all along, and I cannot access it (I don't…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
26,414 questions
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2026-10-13T14:56:22.4866667+00:00
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Anne Smyth
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2026-10-13T16:22:40.53+00:00
Anne Smyth
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Undeliverable message and also failure to get new emails. Original Failure code: ad29
Sending mail from webmail works, from outlook on mobile as well. What should I do next? Failure code: ad29
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Using New Outlook on Windows for professional communication and productivity
12,503 questions
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2026-10-13T15:48:11.34+00:00
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Joseph Colonna
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2026-10-13T16:20:53.4733333+00:00
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Ruby Nguyen
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Independent Advisor
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can't activate windows 11 pro
how to activate windows 11 pro
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,338 questions
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2026-10-13T15:52:51.13+00:00
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ken lontoc
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2026-10-13T16:19:32.4733333+00:00
CrazyKats
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does anyone know how to navigate this ridiculous new human verification system?
i don't know what's wrong with me but I can't seem to get the shadows, the directions, or the animal sounds right. I tried calling customer service and the auto system will not let me speak to a human. WTAF? HELP??????!!!!!!!!!
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
26,414 questions
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2026-10-12T18:27:08.42+00:00
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Tracy Whiteside
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2026-10-13T16:19:32.24+00:00
Tracy Whiteside
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Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation License for Hyper-V Software Testing
Hello Microsoft Team, I am an independent software developer developing a commercial application intended for international markets. Before downloading or installing Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation (26H2), I need official clarification about its…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-12T18:02:40.7566667+00:00
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لؤي السليماني
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2026-10-13T16:19:31.1466667+00:00
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Ronald Sabiiti
400
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Independent Advisor
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password expiration
"My administration" continously requires me to change my password to logon to Windows every 72 days. I don't want to keep changing it and it's a hassle. I've followed Microsoft's step regarding not checking the box "Make me change my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
10,145 questions
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2026-10-13T15:41:11.4433333+00:00
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Thierry Palmer
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2026-10-13T16:19:28.7966667+00:00
DaveM121
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How to fix the snipping tool's newest update?
When updating with new features - please do not change what is already perfect. Nobody wants more clicks to do exactly the same as before. Up until some day ago the tool was superb: Click on tool > mark a square on the screen > get an…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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2026-10-12T18:38:36.12+00:00
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ThHe
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2026-10-13T16:18:33.3433333+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti
400
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Missing license
Hi. I paid $99 for a Microsoft G account in Jan of 2026, however, when I try to login it says I do not have an account. I've tried to login with a variety of potential accounts, and none show a license. Can you help?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
2,929 questions
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2026-10-10T17:24:55.3033333+00:00
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katty douraghy
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2026-10-13T16:17:35.7766667+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
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Independent Advisor
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microphone doesn't work
When I try to dictate a medical record note, a dialog box says "microphone not connected." I tried switching the microphone input device, changing the microphone input port, and restarting the computer. The microphone DID work when I did a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,643 questions
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2026-10-13T15:38:52.8833333+00:00
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Garfield DO, Robert
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2026-10-13T16:15:14.1366667+00:00
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SD - IA
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How to fix Running virus test in word 2003 on windows 7, Normal.dot 1499 kb, enormous lag both on opening and on closing.
Hi, for about 20 days now I've had this problem: Word opens with a Running virus test... in the lower left corner, opening after 4-5 seconds, and taking the same time to close, which, in my work, is impossible to tolerate, because it's difficult as it…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,892 questions
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2026-10-13T14:49:53.4733333+00:00
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Krasimir Paskulov
35
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2026-10-13T16:13:49.95+00:00
Krasimir Paskulov
35
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2 answers
how to fix windows 11 pro updates stuck on pending downloads?
how to fix windows 11 pro updates stuck on pending downloads?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,654 questions
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2026-10-13T16:03:37.6966667+00:00
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ofentse tswai
0
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answered
2026-10-13T16:13:46.06+00:00
CrazyKats
20,095
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Volunteer Moderator
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OneDrive help on computer
My grandson recently moved my OneDrive from C: drive to D: drive to have more space, but when I go to D: drive I have duplicate folders and I think it's causing problems in syncing the files, because it's saying they're too big. Is there a tech that can…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
16,280 questions
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2026-10-13T16:13:02.1766667+00:00
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Shirley Tyson
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2026-10-13T16:13:02.1766667+00:00
Shirley Tyson
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A hacker got in my account and changed the password and emails associated with the recovery.
A hacker took my sons account in order to steal his minecraft account and in doing so took my microsoft account. I submitted the recovery with my phone number because by the time i entered in my email it said i didn't have an account. even though i was…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,633 questions
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Sole Global Administrator locked out. Microsoft Authenticator is the only registered MFA method
I’m the only Global Administrator on our Microsoft 365 / Entra ID tenant and I can no longer complete MFA, so I’m locked out of both the Azure portal and the Entra admin centre. The situation: Microsoft Authenticator is the only authentication method…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
19,573 questions
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Request for official Windows 11 25H2 Russian x64 ISO download link
Hello, I need an official direct download link for a Windows 11 25H2 ISO image for an in-place repair installation. My current system is: Windows 11, version 25H2 Current OS build: 26200.9457 Language: Russian (ru-RU) Architecture: x64 Edition…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
9,338 questions
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Engage center isn't working and I need to get my business surface pro fixed. Help
Hi, i'm at a loss. I have a surface with a business extended warranty. I've gone round in circles ALL day trying to find how to contact to get hardware fixed. I was told to use the Engage Center but its not working. How else can I get help pls? I was…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
2,831 questions
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2026-10-13T16:09:42.09+00:00
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Jennie Beal
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2026-10-13T16:09:42.09+00:00
Jennie Beal
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