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Supported Windows IPC boundary for mutual application authentication under handle delegation

We are designing a secure, local, read-only connection between two native Windows applications. Each operation requires native user approval. No protected-data transport is currently enabled. We need both applications to verify the other's approved…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-11-10T19:06:52.4766667+00:00
Tammy Kelly 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T03:36:29.0133333+00:00
Harry Nguyen (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 690 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Retreiving Blocked Sender Emails

I found out I accidentally blocked a Sender. How can I retrieve previous emails sent? I'm on an Apple Desktop, if that makes any difference. I went through the steps to unblock and added to Safe Sender. Thank you!

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-10T19:05:45.4+00:00
Gina C 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T06:30:33.03+00:00
Vikki-T 13,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I need a contact person to ask about Accessibility

Subject: Request for Accessibility Documentation – VPAT, Conformance and Remediation Form, and Accessibility Statement  Dear OpenSSH,  As part of the 2024 DOJ Website and Apps Accessibility Rule, and our commitment to accessibility and compliance with…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-11-10T19:01:49.7533333+00:00
Davis, William E 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T20:30:19.3733333+00:00

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Unable to Transfer Microsoft 365 to New Computer

I have a subscription for Microsoft 365 but I have not been able to transfer the subscription to my new computer. I need a live person to help me with immediately. I am facing a deadline and need to use Microsoft word. I will be happy to provide my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T19:00:28.9833333+00:00
Shirley Fenner 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T20:03:41.1233333+00:00
Shirley Fenner 0 Reputation points
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I've Been Double Charged

I noticed on my card that I have been charged twice and want a refund for one charge.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T18:57:56.3466667+00:00
Natalie B Brown 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T19:08:46.8766667+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I need real live help please

I need to talk to a real live person please. I am 77 and do not know much about computers. Please help. the phone number for all my accounts and e-mail is a land line. I have lost my e-mails because i could not get info on land line. i have a cell…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-10T18:55:56.17+00:00
Judy Hochmuht 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T23:56:18.7266667+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows activation, Not working after reinstalling and formatting my drives

Hello, I have just reinstalled windows and formatted my old SSD's that had the previous installation of windows on them. Before the reinstallation, my windows was activated through my Microsoft account. I cannot seem to activate windows on this same…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-11-10T18:55:31.1666667+00:00
Thomas A 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T19:27:33.8+00:00
EmilyS726 279.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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changing primary name

I want to change my primary name in my family MS 365 but it says this is restricted by my organization. This is a personal account

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T18:53:44.7966667+00:00
John Campbell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T23:56:02.9333333+00:00
Norah-L 13,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Outlook still has my old email address embedded somewhere how to get rid of it

MS Outlook is using my new email but the old email is embedded somewhere. How to get rid of the old email? Some verifications are being sent to the old email, which is being removed very soon.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-10T18:52:25.3+00:00
Kathy Ratcliffe 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-11T06:23:06.1233333+00:00
Vikki-T 13,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Dragging emails to local desktop/folder triggers failed "Downloads" instead of moving files

I am currently experiencing an issue with the New Outlook for Windows when dragging emails into local File Explorer folders. Instead of saving the email directly into the folder like Classic Outlook does, New Outlook attempts to trigger a download…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-11-10T18:45:12.4433333+00:00
Xwct 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T18:56:10.8633333+00:00
BabybooHN 3,895 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft agent gave me the wrong number for commercial support.

SO frustrating! After an hour in online chat with an agent yesterday he couldn't solve the problem and gave me a number, 800-892-5234, to call for "commercial support", but this number isn't Microsoft! I'm suddenly having an error, 0x800CCC0E,…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-11-10T18:43:04.27+00:00
Gary Jones 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-11T00:22:54.6633333+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Fix Printer/ Scanner Pantum M6550NW

Using Windows 11; Printer/ Scanner Pantum M6550NW error 25

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-10T18:39:30.6233333+00:00
Arizona Goshala 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:09:52.54+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Modern notes -- how to keep tracked changes but get rid of modern notes?

MacBook Pro Tahoe 26.7.1 with Word 365 for Mac 16.114.4 How to get rid of pesky modern "sticky-like" notes while still viewing tracked changes?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-11-10T18:37:39.27+00:00
Laura Alderson 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-11T00:09:11.87+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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how to fix phone link

Phone Link will no longer send text messages from my Windows 11 PC. Is there a way to fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-11-10T18:37:24.2666667+00:00
Karen Duxbury 30 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T06:27:33.8133333+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Copilot Sign In - Please go back to the simple button

Please restore a simple button that opens Copilot in its own full-page view. I should not have to separately sign in to my Microsoft account simply to get a primary full-page Copilot experience. The previous expand/open experience was faster and more…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-11-10T18:36:27.65+00:00
Laurie Bennett 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-11T06:27:44.35+00:00
Vikki-T 13,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how do I get Onedrive to stop bothering me about personal vault which I don't use

One drive keeps putting up a dialog box to unlock personal vault. I want it to go away permanently.

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T18:35:29.7266667+00:00
George Crow 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T19:24:46.85+00:00
Christine Luna 27,805 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Entra ID login with Auth0 rejecting domain for a personal account

I've configured an Entra application to use with Auth0 to provide authentication, configured to allow "Any Entra ID Tenant + Personal Microsoft accounts". It works perfectly with the email for a user in the tenant (i.e. the one ending with…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-11-10T18:33:35.2+00:00
James Cash 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:27:05.1133333+00:00
Paul Thomas 80 Reputation points
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I upgraded my account but it was installed on the wrong account.

I needed more 1 Drive space so I upgraded the account, but for some reason, it was installed on an alternate account I have.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T18:33:06.43+00:00
Beth Akers 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T19:10:46.6933333+00:00
EmilyS726 279.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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deleting my files from onedrive

I went to one drive recently to upload a file to share with a friend. All went well. I want to remove everything that is there as I do not want it on there. I followed the help and highlighted all of the files and folder. No menu or delete option…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-11-10T18:32:00.6166667+00:00
Steven Maguire 366 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T19:15:40.8266667+00:00
Ron Ryan Arambulo 330 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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OneNote sync fails due to persistent account sign-in hangs (Error Code: 657rx)

I am experiencing a persistent sign-in and synchronization issue with my Microsoft account, which is preventing OneNote from syncing my latest content

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For education | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T18:31:52.1966667+00:00
Eddy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T08:42:01.7666667+00:00
Jayden-P 4,305 Reputation points Independent Advisor