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Unable to get File History backup to work with my USB device

I can't get the Windows File History backup (part of the Control Panel) to work with my USB disk drive. I can't "Turn on" file history. There's quite a lot of background to this, but I don't know what information may be relevant and what isn't.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-11-05T11:24:55.2933333+00:00
BT 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:56:28.14+00:00
BT 0 Reputation points
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Cancelling minecraft realms

I have been trying for the last few days to cancel my realms for bedrock edition. I can’t see the realms subscription under the subscription window on my microsoft account yet I am still getting billed for the realm. Moved from Microsoft 365 and Office |…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2025-11-25T05:40:46.16+00:00
Albie Denley 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:55:49.1133333+00:00
Sophie Sparckles 0 Reputation points
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Please return the old copilot also known as copilot legacy

this update has affected many users with their relationships and old conversations with the old copilot numbers of feedback are growing everyday users are frustrated and begging for the old copilot as a whole with all of its old features this update has…

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | App
asked 2026-10-28T04:25:34.8033333+00:00
Jebbooo Jebbooo 655 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:54:53.1466667+00:00
Snowfirel TalgaNura 165 Reputation points
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Office / Microsoft 365 “Something went wrong” sign-in error after Windows updates

Hello community, Posting this because I spent quite a bit of time tracking down a resolution. If you are trying to activate Office, sign into Microsoft 365 desktop applications, or simply add a Microsoft work account and receive only “Something went…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-05T20:29:46.0033333+00:00
Hiclclen 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-10T16:54:07.12+00:00
Shibao Ji 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft 365 Word issue.

Need to be back to chat with Rehtz can't be connected via link…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T11:14:02.9066667+00:00
Carlo Maria Trabucchi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:52:53.95+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Bookings page Errors

I use bookings to schedule appointments and this year I am getting too many undeliverable and cancelled bookings from my invites. Also, those on Chromebooks get an error message when they try to book an appointment with me. So, it will work as a guest,…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For education
asked 2026-10-01T14:50:48.85+00:00
Stephanie Doyle 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-10T16:52:43.79+00:00
Stephanie Doyle 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft account was stolen by another gmail and cannot log in to xbox nor microsoft accoutn anymore

I was loading up the Minecraft launcher to play but it told me to sign in even though I was already signed in. I press sign in and it asks which Gmail so I clicked on my Gmail which is linked into my Microsoft account. However it brings be sign in to my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Other
asked 2026-11-10T16:49:15.9133333+00:00
tomasz poplawski 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T16:50:43.15+00:00

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Microsoft To Do – Unable to Share Lists Between Personal Microsoft Accounts

Hello Microsoft Support, We are experiencing an issue with Microsoft To Do where users are unable to join newly shared lists, despite both accounts being personal Microsoft accounts. Affected Accounts: User 1: [*@gmail.com] User 2: [*@gmail.com] Issue…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft To Do | For home
asked 2026-11-03T22:20:20.47+00:00
Wyatt Zaboschuk 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:50:14.15+00:00
David Wu 0 Reputation points
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Configuring failover endpoint in Azure AI search datasource, for a multi region Azure SQL managed instance database

Hi we have the following database configuration We are using Azure SQL Managed Instance where we have 2 database instances 1 in NCUS region Other in SCUS region Now one of them acts as primary and other acts as secondary. We also have enabled CDC in…

Azure AI Search
Azure AI Search

An Azure search service with built-in artificial intelligence capabilities that enrich information to help identify and explore relevant content at scale.

1,604 questions
asked 2026-04-23T06:08:59.4366667+00:00
karthik p 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
answered 2026-11-10T16:49:35.1366667+00:00
Josh Wright 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Artifact Signing organization identity validation failed twice with no reason (Spain)

Our organization identity validation (Public Trust, Organization, Spain) has failed twice with "Validation Fail", with no reason in the portal or the email. Validation IDs: 11bbd461-a844-4788-a172-3c632f45f55b and…

Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing

A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)

1,769 questions
asked 2026-11-08T19:54:12.07+00:00
Antonio Checa 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T16:48:45.2366667+00:00
Antonio Checa 5 Reputation points
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Grant for nonprofits - Credit does not appear in Payment Method

We are a nonprofit organization. Due to the issue of submitting documents, $2000 grant expired before our renewal request has been approved. I checked Azure account, but I do not see it there. I used to see the remaining balance in the Cost…

Cost Management
Cost Management

A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.

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asked 2026-11-05T18:21:21.92+00:00
Tom Tanemori 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:47:38.37+00:00
TP 165.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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The save failed due to out of memory or disk space

No matter what I have done this still persists - i have tried teh advice from all types of forums and chat boits

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | MacOS
asked 2026-10-23T17:38:31.8633333+00:00
Andy Beare 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:47:07.0833333+00:00
Lane Cobb 0 Reputation points
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NHS login emails being rejected by Microsoft

I am receiving automated emails from NHS login. The emails are being sent from "******@login.nhs.uk". NHS login has confirmed that the messages are being rejected (bounced) by your email provider. You would like Microsoft to investigate whether…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For home
asked 2026-11-10T16:11:51.1233333+00:00
louise Cambs 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T16:44:35.7833333+00:00
EmilyS726 279.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Search history for Gmail account cannot be cleared on Outlook IOS app

On the Outlook IOS app, I'm unable to clear search history for a connected Gmail account. Steps already tried, none of which resolved it: Disabled search history in my Google Account settings Uninstalled and reinstalled the Outlook IOS app Switched…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For home
asked 2026-09-18T15:44:15.1933333+00:00
Lukas 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:44:30.4533333+00:00
Kael 0 Reputation points
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Auto reply not working for new account

I am experiencing an issue with the Outlook.com mailbox: ******@outlook.com This is a newly created Outlook.com personal mailbox. Below is a summary of my attempt to use CoPilot to resolve and the steps it asked me to check The mailbox can successfully…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
asked 2026-11-09T11:38:26.46+00:00
Alex Gipson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T16:44:23.5266667+00:00
Hornblower409 18,970 Reputation points
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Reinstalling Office 2016 after computer crash

With help from Copilot... "I purchased Office Professional Plus 2016 through my employer about 10 years ago, paid for it personally, and still have the original product key. My computer crashed and I no longer have the installer. I'd like to know…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-08T22:03:16.6166667+00:00
Bruce Mol 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:41:24.91+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Desktop Copilot App Shows Incorrect Chat History and Reverts to Old Conversations

I am experiencing a chat history synchronization issue with the Microsoft Copilot desktop application. Observed behaviour: Copilot Web displays my current and correct chat history. Copilot Mobile displays my current and correct chat history. Copilot…

Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Development
asked 2026-10-14T12:55:11.3433333+00:00
Lacomus 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T16:40:04.79+00:00
ConnorWilliams-6368 0 Reputation points
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Tenant sites are in read-only right now message.

OneDrive allocation: 1 TB OneDrive usage: approximately 1 GB / 0.1% Local PC free space: approximately 363 GB Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot subscription: Active OneDrive client reset has been attempted without resolving the problem …

Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-10T14:01:20.5466667+00:00
Ross Mair 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T16:39:51.5366667+00:00
Ross Mair 0 Reputation points
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Suddenly cannot use "Transcribe" feature in MS Word app on my laptop

I have been using the "Transcribe" feature in Word on my PC for quite some time. Yesterday I tried to upload an audio file for transcription, but I found that the button was not responding. The "Dictate" button worked, but not…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T16:01:03.7966667+00:00
Mike Clark 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-10T16:39:10.1633333+00:00
DaveM121 947.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Mein PC meldet beim Start: BitLocker -Wiederherstellung. Die Tastatur funktioniert aber nicht. Kann keine Buchstaben eingeben Was tun??

Nach Programmabbruch des PC's ohne mein zutun. Neustart. Es erscheint ein blauer Bildschirm mit der Aufforderung : BitLocker-Wiederherstellung. Wiederherstellungsschlüssel für dieses Laufwerk eingeben. 36 Ziffern, Buchstabenfolge sollte eingegeben…

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-01-17T21:24:30.0233333+00:00
Jules Holliger 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T16:38:47.18+00:00
Naima Ahmadi 0 Reputation points