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
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
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
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
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
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
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
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
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
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
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
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
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
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
Transcripciones en Word
No puedo activar "Cargar audio " en Word para hacer una transcripción
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
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
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
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
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
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
An Azure service that integrates speech processing into apps and services.
AI answer
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
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
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
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
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
AI answer
no mouse disappeared
My mouse indicator has disappeared so i need help please ?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.