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How to change the underlying local account

Hello, I have a problem with the user accounts on my W11 PC, I migrated them from my previous W10 PC using PC Mover, and they appeared to come over, however, when I first went into my wife's I noticed the 365 account wasn't registering on Word and logged…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-11-10T09:33:49.9333333+00:00
Paul Barlow 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:24:07.7133333+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Overflow of FETCH Placeholder callback requests inside cloud filter api

Problem statement: We noticed that we intermittently get an error pop up on explorer: "Error 0x800701AA means "The cloud operation was not completed before the time-out period expired." for FETCH_PLACEHOLDERS callback for some folders (not…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-11-05T18:50:54.2233333+00:00
Hangkun Ung 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T04:21:54.8166667+00:00
Gatlin Le (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why does everyone put up with Microsoft's performance?

I cannot understand why a promoted "service" such as Microsoft 365 business copilot standard etc etc.. was so poorly done. It seems that the user pays for a service and becomes the guinea pig for microsoft to identify and then solve (if lucky)…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-10T21:25:00.75+00:00
Gemka Karydis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:21:27.1+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Hotmail Account

I have had a Hotmail account for over 25 years but there are significant problems using it now. It won't let me change my password and send emails so I have some stuck in my outbox. Is there a way to change over my Hotmail to an Outlook account and…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-06-07T16:43:41.4766667+00:00
nicholas holland 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:19:37.28+00:00
Range Worldwide 0 Reputation points
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Windows Job Objects: creation-time assignment, termination rights, and reliable member-closure evidence

I am reviewing a Windows design in which an external controller owns a Job Object containing an untrusted checker/helper and its descendants. The controller must retain cleanup authority after either normal or early checker exit. Before selecting an…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-11-03T23:09:43.3166667+00:00
Prosanta Roy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T04:19:09.9766667+00:00
Gatlin Le (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

im getting a new charge card and i need to tell you the numbers agent please

im getting a new charge card and i need to tell you the numbers agent please

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-11-10T20:48:39.8833333+00:00
Ronald Cornwell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:17:38.7866667+00:00
Ian-T 16,365 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Title: ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX506HC keeps booting into Windows Recovery after an update Question: I have an ASUS TUF Gaming F15, model FX506HC. It keeps starting in the Windows Recovery screen instead of Windows. I tried the troubleshooting options, incl

I have an ASUS TUF Gaming F15, model FX506HC. It keeps starting in the Windows Recovery screen instead of Windows. I tried the troubleshooting options, including uninstalling the latest quality update, but the update couldn’t be removed. System Restore…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-11-11T03:14:15.6366667+00:00
winnie 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-11T04:14:34.26+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 80,000 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Laptop Audio not working without a headset

My Surface Laptop is still under warranty. Can you please help me with the audio issues with my laptop? I am unable to hear anything without a headset. Audio only works if the headset is plugged in. Please guide. ******@allstate.com Shireen 469-363-0999

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-11-11T02:50:37.5633333+00:00
Khan, Shireen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:13:24.0333333+00:00
Khan, Shireen 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 365 Apps do not function

Hi, my windows 365 apps do not function. I spent already more than 2 hours with the support team and they came to the conclusion that something on the security settings of my computer are interferring with the correct installation and applications of the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T22:32:24.4033333+00:00
Alexander Böttner 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:09:59.4233333+00:00
Norah-L 13,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Touchpad and mouse issues

My cursor does not show on the screen. My touchpad does not work. How can I fix them? How can I update the drivers also.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-08T17:59:04.88+00:00
Melanie Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:09:53.1833333+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Transcripciones en Word

No puedo activar "Cargar audio " en Word para hacer una transcripción

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-09T09:32:48.03+00:00
Antonio Sampedro 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:08:08.27+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Microsoft 365 Word quit transcribing audio files

I am a microsoft 365 subscriber and all of a sudden, when I hit 'dictate' and then 'transcribe,' and then upload audio, it no longer goes to my audio files and won't upload to transcribe anymore. @Anonymous word

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-09T15:02:14.9133333+00:00
derek halsey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:06:24.1666667+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Why does my computer keep freezing whenever I don't have any games or youtube open?

During Windows 10, I never had any freezing problems whenever it comes to opening or keeping my computer open. But, the moment I upgraded to Windows 11, my computer started freezing whenever I don't leave an app open or game open. I've tried using…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-11-08T19:23:14.0633333+00:00
REHH 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:04:58.67+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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DVD and MSworks just stopped working

I put a CD in and it doesn't register. Then I wanted to open an MSWorks document, and none of the 3 types would open, only spincircle. It had worked fine for years on this machine and only a couple of weeks ago, I opened about a dozen documents and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-31T18:57:56.1633333+00:00
Rob Curtis 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-11T04:04:38.8333333+00:00
Rob Curtis 40 Reputation points
1 answer

Commercial use of Azure Text-to-Speech audio in a paid children’s education app (S0 vs Free F0)

Hello. I run a small children’s education app (ages 9–12) sold on Google Play and on my website, with monthly subscriptions. I want to use Azure AI Speech text-to-speech to create MP3 recordings of a teacher character, and play those recordings inside my…

Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
asked 2026-11-11T04:02:50.5566667+00:00
Kadisha Rodriguez 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:04:21.7866667+00:00

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Signing identity validation stuck "In Progress" for three weeks, blocking launch

Problem description Our Artifact Signing (Trusted Signing) identity validation has been stuck "In Progress" since October 21, 2026. We uploaded the requested organization documents that day and have received no updates, requests for more…

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 2026-11-11T04:03:26.13+00:00
DF-7737 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Supported termination while the initial CREATE_PROCESS_DEBUG_EVENT remains pending

I am reviewing a hypothetical Windows launcher design. No implementation or debugging experiment is being reported. Assume the following state: CreateProcessW created a new process using DEBUG_ONLY_THIS_PROCESS. The creating/debugger thread received…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-31T07:10:33.9766667+00:00
Rodrigo Lozano Marroquin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T04:02:13.7366667+00:00
Rodrigo Lozano Marroquin 0 Reputation points
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Multiple co-workers have the same initials "MH", I'd like to change my initials to MSH using my middle initial for everyone else to see

I would like to change my initials to MSH where everyone else can see it. I tried to go under File>Options>General>User name initials, but it doesn't display like that. What am i missing?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-11T03:49:11.3+00:00
Melissa Hix 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T03:49:59.87+00:00

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no mouse disappeared

My mouse indicator has disappeared so i need help please ?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-11-08T22:20:21.2633333+00:00
Valerie Barbara Garton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T03:47:12.7633333+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Global Admin Locked Out - No Authenticator Access

Hello, I am the owner of a business and have 2 emails associated to my account. I believe that my license for Microsoft 365 expired as I am no longer able to access my email - I'm getting an Error: 500. I'm no longer able to log into the only Global…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-10T22:15:47.3933333+00:00
Kirby Johnson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T03:46:55.2266667+00:00
Kirby Johnson 0 Reputation points