Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
installing activated office 2013 on new laptop
Hello, I have activated Office Standard 2013 MAK licence on my old outdated computer and would like to install this on my new laptop. Please provide step by step guidance
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Windows
How do I review my old Windows application's compatibility with upcoming code-signing change
Hi all! I'm running a web application that I commissioned but did not develop. I am the user not the developer. I received a warning from Microsoft today as in the title above. Could my application cease to function on 19th October 2026 when Microsoft…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Challenges Migrating On-Premises VMs to Azure
Dear Team, We are currently facing the following challenges while migrating our on-premises VMs to Azure: We are unable to migrate VMs using Azure Migrate because we cannot download the required VDDK 8.0.3 package from Broadcom. When attempting to use…
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
Web App (Windows): Unable to delete orphaned App Service plan — Deletion fails with HTTP 409
Problem description I am trying to delete an App Service plan named 'SouthCentralUSPlan' in the resource group 'fulfillment'. However, the deletion attempt results in an HTTP 409 error, indicating a conflict. The plan still shows a Function App named…
Azure App Service
Azure App Service is a service used to create and deploy scalable, mission-critical web apps.
Copilot suddenly reports "isn't available in your region" after recent update, despite being in Ontario, Canada
Hello, I am experiencing an issue with Microsoft Copilot that started immediately after a recent update and I am hoping someone can help identify the cause. When I attempt to use Copilot on my Windows PC, I receive a message indicating that Copilot is…
Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | App
An application or feature powered by Windows Copilot to assist users with tasks and productivity
Fraud-protection hold 715-123420 blocks ARM deployments of existing AI Foundry account
Since this week, many ARM/Bicep deployments of our resource group fails because Microsoft.CognitiveServices rejects our existing AI Foundry account at preflight: The following resource provider(s) - 'Microsoft.CognitiveServices/accounts/projects'…
Foundry Tools
Formerly known as Azure AI Services or Azure Cognitive Services is a unified collection of prebuilt AI capabilities within the Microsoft Foundry platform
Getting 403 Forbidden migrating to Microsoft Graph Security alerts_v2 API on M365 Business Premium
Hello Community, We are currently in the process of updating our security integrations to use the Microsoft Graph Security alerts_v2 API (`GET /security/alerts_v2`). However, our application is encountering an HTTP 403 Forbidden error upon making the…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
How to fix Windows updates that keep failing
I use a laptop with Windows 7, but when I want to update to the next Windows, it always fails. What is the cause and how do I solve it?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
Kubernetes Service (AKS): Cluster or NodePool shows in Failed State — Issue provisioning NC4as_T4_v3 nodes in East US 2
## Problem description I am experiencing an AKS node pool provisioning and replacement issue in East US 2. The affected GPU node pool was originally running successfully with the following configuration: VM size: Standard_NC4as_T4_v3 OS: Linux/Ubuntu …
Azure Kubernetes Service
An Azure service that provides serverless Kubernetes, an integrated continuous integration and continuous delivery experience, and enterprise-grade security and governance.
After Windows Updates microphone "Audio enhancements" should be OFF by default & stay OFF when manually turned OFF
Windows 11 seems to turn "Audio enhancements" and possibly also "Spatial sound" on by default for your audio output devices after UPDATES. It also seems to turn them back on sometimes on its own. Which is really annoying. This alters…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
Issues with Windows logins being crossed
We have an issue where on a few computers where multiple users log in, their logins are somehow getting crossed up, and when they try to log back in later, it will not accept their password. They have to click "Other User" and then enter their…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | User logon and profiles
Changing AB-730 exam mode from online to live test center
Hi Team, Due to a technical issue during the exam, my initial AB-730 exam date has been rescheduled, however, I am unable to change the exam type from online to in-person in a Test center. I have contacted PearsonVUE customer service as well to try…
Microsoft Copilot | Other
I can’t sign in to my own Microsoft account, and I’m trying to regain access through the official account recovery process.
Service Personal Microsoft account (consumer), with a third-party email address (Gmail) as the sign-in name. Scenario I can’t sign in to my own Microsoft account, and I’m trying to regain access through the official account recovery process. Result My…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
AADSTS530035 security defaults blocks all access for an MSA-backed tenant - what is the MFA registration path?
My personal Microsoft account signs in successfully, but every Azure and Entra access is denied: Error code: 530035 (Access has been blocked by security defaults) App: Azure Portal (c44b4083-3bb0-49c1-b47d-974e53cbdf3c) Tenant:…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
CRITICAL ISSUE: Microsoft EntraID signin-fabric_v2_pl_…js 404 (POLISH) (signin-fabric_v2_en - works)
Polish initial page: login-fabric_v2_pl_…js**200 **Polish next page: signin-fabric_v2_pl_…js**404 / WebContentNotFound **English next page: signin-fabric_v2_en_…js200
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
Managing external identities to enable secure access for partners, customers, and other non-employees
"Tap your security key again on the reader" despite the security key is using the chip and there is no NFC reader attached to the PC
Hi, Recently I got a FIDO compatible dual interface card to use with a chip smartcard reader I already own. However when I try to save passkeys from the browser, Windows Security asks me to "Tap the security key again" after entering PIN for…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
Microsoft for Startups - "No user found" on portal sign-in and no "Get Program Support" option
We're a Microsoft for Startups member (joined Founders Hub in November 2024, Azure Sponsorship active until 1 December 2026). We can't reach Program Support: the startups portal returns "No user found" when we sign in with LinkedIn, and our…
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
Cancelled long standing 365 subscription due to duplication when buying a new laptop in May 2026. Need existing data (on expired subscription) to be on the account with the laptop.
Hi there, There was a period of overlap when I first bought this HP laptop from Currys from May 2026 until August 2026, before I realised I was paying for duplicate services. In August I realised the duplication (as the laptop came with a Microsoft…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
Defender for Cloud CLI image scan fails with "Globl Router API call doesnt not indicate success ErrorCode: 404" since 2026-10-13
Summary Since 2026-10-13 around 00:24 UTC, every container image scan with the Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI fails at the assessment step with HTTP 404. The same setup worked until 2026-10-12. Error [ assess ] Error: scanner error during unknown:…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
A cloud-native solution that protects workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with threat detection and security recommendations
accidentally purchased Developer support plan, cancelled same day, zero usage
On 2026-10-13 I accidentally purchased the Developer support plan (Microsoft Azure Support – 1 Month, $29 during free-account signup; the signup flow preselects a paid plan. I cancelled it back to Basic the same day and have used zero support incidents.…
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.