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i had another microsoft account stolen via malware

I had a Microsoft account stolen via a token stealer, I have tried the recovery form but it is slow and is unclear if I need to replay to the escalation emails or submit another form. however, I have proof that I own the account via Microsoft family…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-11T05:19:16.42+00:00
Drago DracoMan671 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T06:10:48.4966667+00:00
Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 16,770 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Black Screen for desktop

My computer boots and goes to my designated desktop picture with all my icons. After a few minutes the screen goes black. However I still have my icons. I want the desktop picture to be the background. How can I make is permanent?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-10-10T19:10:20.7666667+00:00
Edward Thompson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T06:09:43.79+00:00
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windows 11 Microsoft app sign in goes grey then closes.

Recently my Xbox app logged me out and has not allowed me to sign back in, both Xbox and Microsoft store will open a sign in screen then shortly after selecting an email to sign in with a smaller grey window will open then close. I have signed in with a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-11T00:26:53.17+00:00
Trevor N 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T06:05:34.3533333+00:00
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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 2026-10-11T06:05:00.8433333+00:00

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Request for COR

Hi Microsoft Team, We are a Malaysian company subscribing to Microsoft services and are billed by Microsoft Regional Sales Pte. Ltd. For Malaysia withholding tax compliance and submission to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN), we would like to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-10-07T13:38:57.0566667+00:00
Tang Siew Wai 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T06:03:13.31+00:00
Daniel-Vo 6,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Folders can't be opened from other programs

When I try to open up a folder form another program (such as "Browse Local Files" on Steam), nothing happens. No errors, no nothing. I can use explorer normally otherwise. I have tried other explorer alternatives, but they do not work either. I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-10T16:55:46.4866667+00:00
Eric 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T06:02:14.75+00:00
Eric 0 Reputation points
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Is Anyone facing black background issue in lock screen after cold boot. It is happening to me since August 2026.

After cold boot, Lock screen background is just black with weather widget and clock. First I thought it was a windows spotlight issue but it still happening even after fixing a single wallpaper for lock screen. The frequency of this issue is moderate.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-11T00:32:16.4266667+00:00
Ksheetiz Sharma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T06:00:50.8466667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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why does the new copilot have a daily chat limit?

I've been using copilot for the past year and recently the copilot version changed and now i noticed a time limit for my chats which interferes with my daily and evening computer work not good as i was relying on copilot for my lab work . …

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-08T04:14:58.55+00:00
john bryla 100 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:57:35.9933333+00:00
Deeno 0 Reputation points
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Can business verification be completed later, after joining Microsoft for Startups without a registered company?

I'm building a B2B software product for small businesses in Hungary and want to join Microsoft for Startups (no investor code). My business is not registered yet; I plan to register it in the coming months, as a sole proprietorship (Hungarian egyéni…

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 2026-10-10T07:13:53.1933333+00:00
JC 0 Reputation points
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kagiyama yutaka 5,575 Reputation points
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video is playing but audio is not working why sir

when i am using youtube video is playing but audio is not working

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video
asked 2026-10-11T01:05:19.7366667+00:00
asus vivobook 14 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:56:23.63+00:00
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i have learned one course duration 3 days but i have completed all the module but i dont know what to do next

i have learned one course duration 3 days but i have completed all the module but i dont know what to do next

Azure | Azure Training
asked 2026-10-11T05:52:38.07+00:00
Rakshana Palanivel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:54:09.0833333+00:00
Rakshana Palanivel 0 Reputation points
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i keep getting blue screen and its have been headache for so much like three months now, please me help me fix it or the cause of it

i found this on reliability monitor Problem signature Problem Event Name: BlueScreen Code: 116 Parameter 1: ffffe684e2ea2010 Parameter 2: fffff8017f5aeb70 Parameter 3: ffffffffc000009a Parameter 4: 4 OS version: 10_0_22000 Service…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-10T10:33:01.6833333+00:00
commented 2026-10-11T05:49:45.09+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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issue of willl i get the points everymonth on their search

if i send a link of ms of rewards and they dowlode it will i get 7500 every month? and if i reedeem robux will i get it

Bing | Other
Bing | Other

Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.

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asked 2026-10-11T04:37:28.0766667+00:00
Yatiraj Adhikari 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:48:35.2933333+00:00
Mite Suo 5,480 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I am showing as a person under the age of 18.

This had only been changed in the last 2 months and i have no idea how. It reflects the age of my youngest son. I can now no longer use Copilot. I pay for a family account and i am an organiser on that account so other adult organisers on that account…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | Other | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | Other | Windows

A free app and service that helps families create healthy digital habits and stay connected. It’s designed to support both online safety and real-world awareness by offering tools for screen time management, content filtering, and location sharing

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asked 2026-10-11T04:35:50.8166667+00:00
Ryan Walsh 0 Reputation points
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Ryan Walsh 0 Reputation points
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Audio low. When set to the highest level it is crackling

The audio on my laptop is very low. When set to the highest volume level it is crackling. I have set volume to high and preformed the trouble shooting suggestions.

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-11T05:42:13.8533333+00:00
Pinder Denninger 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:42:25.13+00:00

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privacy inspector 2

privacy inspector 2 stuck examining activities. how to fix this?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-10-11T02:43:44.6866667+00:00
Henry Eddon 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:32:03.3566667+00:00
SD - IA 180.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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hotmail can't send/receive any emails

My Microsoft 365 Personal subscription has already been renewed. My storage page shows 5.3 GB / 1 TB, and my email storage shows 1.1 GB / 100 GB. However, Outlook.com still shows “Your storage is full”, and external senders receive the error: “The…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-10-11T02:39:36.9866667+00:00
Vera Qin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:30:08.0433333+00:00
SD - IA 180.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Several crashes recently, in game or briefly after pc startup

Hi. Recently am plagued with the PC freezes and not responding, requiring hard reboot. Only the most recent PC crash (having a dump file created) generated a dump file. Was encountering the same issues 3 months ago and the problem disappear, but the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-08T09:01:00.7566667+00:00
Kean 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T05:28:36.8233333+00:00
DaveM121 938.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Guidance for automating daily tasks

AUTOMATING DAILY TASKS I run a daily backup job called Macrium, which backs up the key system components. But it doesn't offer a capability to restore specific components. My posting here is for help backing up individually certain key components to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-10-11T02:37:25.51+00:00
Phillip Richcreek 1,125 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:28:26.7266667+00:00
SD - IA 180.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My search Highlights picture that i was getting daily disappeared and there is no option like "Search permissions" or "Show search highlights".

I am using Windows 11 Home Single Language, Version 26H2 (OS Build 26300.9550). Previously, my taskbar search box displayed daily changing images through Windows Search Highlights. Recently, these images stopped appearing. When I click the taskbar search…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-10T17:55:33.4733333+00:00
Dharmik punani 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T05:28:09.7666667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator