488 questions
2 answers
48-digit recovery key
How do I obtain my 48-digit recovery key for my laptop?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
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2 answers
real help required
the ai solution did not work . what is the next step in help....
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
26,755 questions
asked
2026-11-08T18:43:39.7733333+00:00
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mike summers
0
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answered
2026-11-08T19:23:07.01+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
90,560
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Recently started receiving Smart Detection notification emails
We have been using Azure to host websites for several years and, until recently, we had not received any Smart Detection email notifications. We have now started receiving emails generated by Smart Detection rules. Has there been a recent change that…
Azure Monitor
Azure Monitor
An Azure service that is used to collect, analyze, and act on telemetry data from Azure and on-premises environments.
4,033 questions
asked
2026-11-03T19:20:58.67+00:00
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Israelson, Michael (MNIT)
0
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commented
2026-11-08T19:17:31.19+00:00
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Mohammad Saif
15
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
When replying to an email, an Extra Outlook appears and my reply disappears
All of a sudden, when I start to reply to an email, another iteration of Outlook appears and my attempted reply disappears.
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
33,107 questions
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1 answer
surface pro 11 will not turn on. how do i get a reoair order?
My surface pro 11 will not turn on. I have tried all of the troubleshoots. I cant get a service order because the website keeps telling me to download a toolkit. If the machine won't turn on, obviously I can't download the toolkit!
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,507 questions
asked
2026-11-08T19:12:56.7733333+00:00
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Gardner Thornton
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-11-08T19:13:32.16+00:00
AI answer
1 answer
Unintended Blocked Emails
Why are emails from gmail.com receiving this message and is hotmail.com blocking messages for "safe" senders?
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
11,590 questions
asked
2026-11-08T18:34:52+00:00
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Eryn Gee Killough
0
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-11-08T19:12:45.8366667+00:00
EmilyS_726
34,190
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
why is microsoft rewards gift cards ALWAYS out of stock?
Hi, I'm asking a question on why the Microsoft rewards gift cards are always out of stock. is there a particular reason for this, like is it being discontinued or something else? because I don't really understand how something digital can be 'out of…
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
8,691 questions
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I sent an invitation to my wife to join my ms365 sub. however she gets stuck in a loop
it seems that the e mail address she has was used at some time in the past as a recovery e mail address for an MS account. The system takes her in a loop asking to find her user name and then intends to send a verification e mail to the account which is…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
12,464 questions
asked
2026-11-08T18:20:58.3766667+00:00
mike summers
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-11-08T19:05:10.1733333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
90,560
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
Broken Right Click Start menu on Windows 11
Today, when I right click on the Start Menu icon on the Taskbar, normally, it will display a list of Windows configuration tools, such as Disk Management, Powershell, Shutdown, CMD, Device Manager, Task Manager, etc. Now, it just shows a blank box. I did…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked
2021-11-02T04:16:30.9+00:00
Blue
36
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-08T19:01:23.2033333+00:00
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Alexander Dydula
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Can't find HTML
Following instructions to restore bold, italic etc, but nothing happens when I click on Format Text or Message to tick HTML.
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
Configuring preferences and options in Outlook.com
4,444 questions
asked
2026-10-22T15:39:19.9966667+00:00
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Enid Briggs
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-08T18:54:48.74+00:00
Enid Briggs
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Outlook Sent folder emptied
All of the emails that were in my Sent folder are missing. How can I get them back?
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
33,107 questions
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2 answers
Windows failed Pin and windows hello
SUMMARY After a shutdown and cold boot, Windows Hello Face and PIN stop working on the lock screen. Re-enrolling fixes it, but it comes back within a couple of days. I'm looking for the cause and a permanent fix, not another reset procedure. SYSTEM …
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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3 answers
the "replace" and "replace all" option is not not working WORD
I go to HOME--> Find--> and Replace, but the "replace" and "replace all" functions cannot be highlighted and are therefore not working. How do I fix this?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
9,289 questions
asked
2026-11-06T20:09:08.5666667+00:00
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Anne Marie Lasoski
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-08T18:52:01.77+00:00
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Ivory
2,615
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Date Picker Content Control in Word document table cell
Want to force date entries to be consistent by adding a control content 'field' in a Word doc table cell. Click cell to select Developer tab > Date picker content control icon Select Developer > Properties > Set up properties as such All…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
63,039 questions
asked
2026-11-08T06:13:45.2366667+00:00
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Dale Webb
15
Reputation points
edited a comment
2026-11-08T18:48:40.04+00:00
Stefan Blom
357.3K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Microsoft Family Safety shows "Connect your device" although Windows device is registered
Windows 11 Home Child appears correctly in Microsoft Family Safety. Parental consent has been granted. The laptop appears under account.microsoft.com/devices. The child is signed into Windows and Microsoft Store with ******@outlook.com. AzureAdJoined =…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other
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
334 questions
asked
2026-11-08T18:09:45.4066667+00:00
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LORANG Georges
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-08T18:48:28.3166667+00:00
EmilyS726
279.1K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Broken headset but warranty date is incorrect
I bought an Xbox Stereo Headset from Smyths on 13/12/2025, it is physically broken, Smyths say their policy is 6 months and i should contact Microsoft. I have tried the online chat but the AI responses arent helping and the only way they could connect me…
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,947 questions
asked
2026-11-08T16:10:40.8433333+00:00
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Connor Strickson
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-08T18:48:09.7366667+00:00
CrazyKats
20,295
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Question regarding transferring Windows 10 licenses to new computers with Windows 11
I have two (2) computers running Windows 10 pro that are not capable of upgrading to Windows 11 pro due to hardware compatibility issues. The licenses on those Windows 10 pro computers were originally purchased for Windows 8 pro but were upgraded for…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,520 questions
asked
2026-11-07T21:56:58.6433333+00:00
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Rob Schafer
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-11-08T18:46:59.17+00:00
Neil D
34,740
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Request for Assistance with Computer Storage and OneDrive File Management possibly a call back
Hello, I would like to speak with a representative regarding the storage on my computer and my OneDrive account. I am looking for guidance on understanding how my files are currently stored and synchronized between my device and OneDrive. I would also…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
2,047 questions
asked
2026-11-08T18:44:25.3433333+00:00
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Jessica Judith Velasquez
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-11-08T18:45:01.2666667+00:00
AI answer
1 answer
broken Xbox and cant recover my account to login to new xbox
I know my gamertag but I cant remember which email is tied to my account. how can I recover my account to login to my new xbox. the HDMI port broke and I cant see my info on the TV.
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
4,527 questions
asked
2026-11-08T18:42:31.4966667+00:00
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Taylor WORK Varney
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-11-08T18:43:14.81+00:00
AI answer
2 answers
365 personal free trial on new laptop issue
Recently bought a new HP laptop that came with a free 1 year trial of Microsoft 365 Personal. First time using the laptop I would get a notification/pop-up saying to activate the free trial. Since my subscription to 365 I had through Dell was still…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
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.
20,890 questions
asked
2026-11-08T15:50:37.1266667+00:00
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Mark Hinton
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-08T18:40:02.7433333+00:00
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Ivan B
127K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor