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Office 2021 for Mac: after 16.114

Forgive me if this is a stupid question - after the panic of the update that caused the Office apps on my Mac to stop working, and recovering via Time Machine, then seeing that 16.114.3 states resolved that problem, has anyone tried the 16.115 updates? …

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-10T22:28:43.46+00:00
WhistlePig 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-11T04:34:03.02+00:00
Norah-L 13,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Like others, i cannot get send from alias to work. Sent emails always come from the main email user!

This problem seems to be present in both versions of outlook from the web browser version and win 11 outlook agent in my 365 account. Yes, I checked the "Turn on sending from alias". in the ecxhange admin center Yes, I have the alias set up…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-10T22:55:13.1766667+00:00
Mark Fishburn 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-11T04:33:31.48+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I can't download Claude

I paid for Claude. I went to download it, it went to a place where I am a developer. No, I am not a developer. I want to be a user

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-11-11T03:18:46.9133333+00:00
Brian Collins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:33:11.3+00:00
Diana Mariz 11,390 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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webthreatdefence is using 8.3% of CPU. how to reduce it?

after a new update in my PC a new process starts i.e. webthreatdefence which uses 8.3% of Cpu continously i tried everything o reduce it by deleting all junk files and many more but it didnt worked . it remains 8.3% even after latest update

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-11-11T04:29:30.46+00:00
pravin kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:30:37.1066667+00:00

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I cannot reconnect my bigpond account to Outlook - I have changed my password through Telstra but Outlook wont let me add

All of a sudden my outlook would not let me go into my bigpond account asking me for a user name and password - I have contacted Telstra and have sorted the password issue. I still cannot get into Outlook can you please help

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-11T02:52:59.7933333+00:00
Jenny Douglas 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:27:21.98+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 48,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Supported external association between active IME composition and its rendering window

Question We are building an external window-sharing tool. Which supported API combination associates a selected application's current input/composition context with its separate Microsoft IME preedit rendering HWND (or equivalent capturable surface),…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-31T09:46:13.0133333+00:00
paopao 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T04:25:21.8066667+00:00
Gatlin Le (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Outlook not receiving emails from external providers intermittently

Emails from external providers are being intermittently blocked. Example of error message below - which occurred when sending from my work email to my personal email. I am assuming the same error is occurring with other external providers. I am trying to…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-11T04:24:04.9233333+00:00
Kyle Miller 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:25:10.1266667+00:00

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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