Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
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
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
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.
NtCreateFile: Supported API contract for secure handle-relative file and directory creation with reparse-point protection
Hello, I am designing a reusable security-sensitive Windows filesystem component and would appreciate clarification from Microsoft Windows Filesystem / Object Manager specialists regarding the officially supported API contract for creating files and…
Windows development | Windows API - Win32
(KB5132061) (26300.9974) will not install on Window11 desktop home
why won' t security update 2026-11 (KB5132061) (26300.9974) install. All other updates on my windows 11 desktop have installed without any problems. None of the suggestion online work to fix the problem. I did recieve a error code for (KB5132061)…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
I paid my annual Microsoft 360, but it won't let me access my files, it says I have to pay????
I paid my annual Microsoft 360 fee for my personal account. I just tried to open my spreadsheets, and it has an "error" message, stating that I need to pay Microsoft 360. The error reads "please update your payment method to keep your…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Clicking in my sound.
There sounds like there is clicking in the sound. I don't know how to make it stop. I don't know what made it start doing it and it seems to be getting louder. I was listening to music through headphones. What should I do to make it stop clicking??
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
Retreiving locked notebooks
I am trying to retrieve some old notebooks that are password protected and i have forgotten those password. Is there anyway i can reset my password or retrieve those files?
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft products that enable users to capture, organize, and reuse notes electronically.