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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
asked 2026-10-16T10:25:41.97+00:00
Laura 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T10:26:00.1966667+00:00

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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
Azure Arc

A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.

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asked 2026-10-16T09:57:02.8133333+00:00
Dinaish Govindarajoo 30 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T09:57:54.4433333+00:00

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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
asked 2026-10-14T11:37:07.4033333+00:00
Silvian Basno 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-16T08:41:41.24+00:00
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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
Azure Migrate

A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.

1,141 questions
asked 2026-10-16T07:29:27.91+00:00
NathaSahuKedara-6153 80 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T07:32:23+00:00

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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
asked 2026-10-16T05:54:28.0933333+00:00
Navdeep Singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T05:56:04.35+00:00

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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
asked 2026-10-16T03:56:17.88+00:00
answered 2026-10-16T03:56:44.68+00:00

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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
asked 2026-10-16T02:42:13.77+00:00
Fran C 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-16T03:23:16.6233333+00:00
EmilyS726 280.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
Azure Files

An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.

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asked 2026-10-16T02:58:00.76+00:00
answered 2026-10-16T02:58:27.7066667+00:00

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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
asked 2026-10-16T01:47:43.22+00:00
Greg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T01:48:02.3833333+00:00

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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
Outlook

A Microsoft application for managing email, calendars, contacts, and tasks across devices and platforms.

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asked 2026-10-16T01:38:29.4233333+00:00
Josh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T01:38:43.38+00:00

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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
asked 2026-10-16T00:58:33.7733333+00:00
Larry Eslick 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T00:59:16.7566667+00:00

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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
Artifact Signing

A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)

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asked 2026-10-16T00:57:51.0933333+00:00
Yuya Kaeriyama 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-16T00:58:07.8533333+00:00

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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
Artifact Signing

A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)

1,817 questions
asked 2026-10-15T19:36:43.8533333+00:00
Matthew Hinson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-16T00:41:43.74+00:00
Matthew Hinson 0 Reputation points
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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
asked 2026-10-15T22:18:56.18+00:00
Stephanie Pyle 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-16T00:07:35.12+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 91,020 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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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
asked 2026-10-15T23:19:23.6533333+00:00
Caitlin Hannigan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T23:19:43.13+00:00

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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
Bing | Other

Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.

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asked 2026-10-15T15:15:13.7833333+00:00
commented 2026-10-15T22:49:17.06+00:00
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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
Azure | Azure Startups

Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.

1,898 questions
asked 2026-10-15T21:35:26.0266667+00:00
jide ogun 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T21:36:10.45+00:00

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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
asked 2026-10-15T01:33:22.0766667+00:00
Steve Lutz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T21:35:18.71+00:00
Steve Lutz 0 Reputation points
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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
asked 2026-10-15T21:27:41.3433333+00:00
Chelsea Cornell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T21:28:01.84+00:00

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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
Cost Management

A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.

5,169 questions
asked 2026-10-15T21:09:21.02+00:00
John Marx 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T21:11:40.24+00:00

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