A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
How to extract images and text from publisher files after its retirement
I can open my publisher files but I can't then do anything at all. The save as and export buttons don't work and I can't copy and paste anything at all from it. Pleas can someone help with this?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
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Azure ARC ESU's for SQL Server 2016
Hi All, I'm currently on Win Serv 2016 and SQL Server 2016. If i want ESU's via Azure Arc, do i need to license it traditionally first using the Year 1,2 and 3. Is it cheaper to license it via Azure Arc. I do not have Software assurance at the moment.…
Azure Arc
A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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Video Translation REST API: first iteration intermittently waits ~6 minutes in NotStarted, while Speech Studio on the same resource starts immediately
Hello, we use Azure AI Speech – Video Translation (REST API 2026-03-01) to dub audio and video files in our web application. Setup Speech resource in West Europe (S0) Two Azure App Services (Linux, B1, Always On enabled): an API and a background…
Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
An Azure service that integrates speech processing into apps and services.
Guidance Required: VMware to Azure Local Migration Without VDDK
Hi Team, We are exploring options to migrate workloads from VMware to Azure Local using Azure Migrate without relying on VMware VDDK. Could you please advise on the available migration options in Azure Migrate and recommend a supported alternative…
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
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Azure Managed DevOps Pool: Agent provisioning fails with UnableToDownloadWorkerCheckNetwork and no agents are created
I'm trying to use an Azure Managed DevOps Pool for Azure Pipelines, but agents never get provisioned. Environment Azure Managed DevOps Pool Ubuntu 24.04 image VM sizes tested: Standard_B2s and Standard_D2ads_v5 Regions tested: East US 2 and Central…
Azure DevOps
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Unable to Activate Microsoft 365 Subscription and Access 100 GB Cloud Storage & Xbox Game Pass Benefits
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I purchased a new HP laptop two days ago. The laptop was advertised as including a 1-year Microsoft 365 subscription, 100 GB of cloud storage, and Xbox Game Pass benefits. However, I am facing the following issues: I have…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
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How to completely delete an old email address that no longer have access to
Hi all. I have tried several times to delete an old email address, that I no longer have access to but have been unsuccessful. Is there some trick to this or any way to resolve this please? TIA
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Performance Degradation When Accessing Azure File Shares from On-Premises PCs over a VPN Connection
When using Azure Files over an IPsec VPN connection, users experience delays when accessing SMB file shares through Windows File Explorer. In particular, it takes a significant amount of time for newly created folders to appear or for the folder view to…
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
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Potentially Hacked Account
I keep getting requests from different locations around the world to approve an authentication that I did not initiate. I reset my microsoft password, but the requests are continuing. Is this some sort of larger scale hack? What can I do to stop these…
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
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I have lost all 2026 emails in my inbox but all sent emails are there...
I have checked the deleted, the deleted recovery, the junk, the archive folder. I have sync'd several times. I deleted the account on my phone and logged in online still no luck. They do not show in deleted recovery other than what I deleted. I have view…
Outlook
A Microsoft application for managing email, calendars, contacts, and tasks across devices and platforms.
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I lost the entire text of a manuscript, nearly 50,000 words!
I was typing, looked up, and it was starting over with word 1 on page 1. The 80 pages I had completed have disappeared.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
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Artifact Signing Organization Identity Validation fails with HTTP 409 CosmosDB conflict
Hello Microsoft Artifact Signing Team, We are trying to complete Public Organization Identity Validation for Azure Artifact Signing for our Japanese company, TOMUP Co., Ltd. Our Artifact Signing account was created successfully in the Japan East region,…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
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Artifact Signing Public individual identity validation fails twice with no detailed reason
I am trying to complete Azure Artifact Signing Public identity validation as an individual in the United States. Two individual validation requests have changed to Failed, but the portal's request details show no specific failure reason. I only saw…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Cant access my account
Somehow my Microsoft 365 account is now owned and managed by an email address that is not associated with me. How can I recover my account and see who is included in my family plan.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Onedrive very important files deleted - help
Hi everyone, I'd really appreciate advice from the community or Microsoft, as the automated support hasn't helped. BACKGROUND My personal OneDrive account was frozen in July 2026 because I was 7.47 GB over the 5 GB free limit. The warning email said my…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
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Bing shows active business as permanently closed — Google duplicate removed, manual escalation requested
Could a Microsoft moderator or employee please escalate this to the Bing Places/Maps team for manual review? I own Sunvale Heating & Cooling Ltd., an active service-area HVAC business in Greater Victoria, British Columbia. My business has not…
Bing | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
Microsoft for Startups: adding Business Premium seats shows a charge despite 50-user benefit
We redeemed the Microsoft for Startups benefit for Microsoft 365 Business Premium on October 15, 2026. The offer states that it includes a one-year subscription for up to 50 users and that no charges apply until the benefit expires. The Microsoft 365…
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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Entra ID Free after Azure free-trial expiry: personal Microsoft-account OAuth without PAYG
I am preparing a locally hosted personal email application. Zero mandatory subscription charges is a firm requirement. I have not created an Azure subscription and do not want a paid plan, premium trial, or hosted Azure resources. Please clarify the…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
Can't get back into email/authentication
Hello, I need assistance recovering access to my Outlook email account. I have two-step verification enabled, but I no longer have access to either of my verification methods. My account was removed from Microsoft Authenticator, and the phone number…
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
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unable to add credit card
I'm unable to add a credit card. I'm the only one. Our Microsoft for Startups just ended and now everything is dead as I can't add a card.
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
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