Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
How do I fix TrojanDownloader:JS/FakeUpdates.D?
Defender Scan says I had an TrojanDownloader:JS/FakeUpdates.D infection.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
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Bing star bonus
Hello, I have a question regarding the Bing Star Bonus. I don’t have a phone, so I usually search Bing on my computer. I want to reach the 2,100-point milestone, but I’m concerned that my points won’t increase if I only search from my computer, or will…
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
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Can't locate an invoice
I received an email regarding a declined payment for an invoice. I can't locate the invoice from Microsoft on my billing page. I not even sure what the $13.48 charge is for. This invoice was declined because of suspicious activity on my Apple credit…
Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Get started on Q&A
Initial steps or instructions to begin using Microsoft Q&A
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Azure Artifact Signing fails with AzureCliCredential timeout
I'm an independent developer using Microsoft Azure Artifact Signing to digitally sign Windows executables. My signing account and certificate profile are healthy, but SignTool fails with: AzureCliCredential authentication timed out SignerSign() failed…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
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Personal Azure account locked out after phone migration. Azure MFA still bound to old Authenticator device.
Hi, I previously used Azure with my personal email account (@outlook.com). After switching phones and reinstalling Microsoft Authenticator, I got into my microsoft account and set my MFA back up. All microsoft services work just fine with my…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
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how to login windows using microsoft password
i've issue during login microsoft as windows admin. after a few attemps and change password, the result still password is incorrect
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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Microsoft Sentinel: Data Lake Onboarding Not Offered in Tenant — No UI or Resources Appearing
Problem description I am trying to onboard the Microsoft Sentinel data lake for my tenant, but I am not seeing the onboarding options or UI in the Microsoft Defender portal. Instead, only SIEM workspaces and UEBA are visible, and no data lake tab or…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
A cloud-native SIEM solution that provides intelligent security analytics and threat detection across systems
My whole outlook on web and phone is in a different language
I noticed that the folders on my iPhone were in a different language, then after logging into outlook on a browser, everything is in a different language. I have checked the settings and changed the time zone and language back to English, however it is…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
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¿Cómo ingresar a mi cuenta con el Código de Microsoft Autenticathor?
Necesito entrar a la cuenta de mi universidad, pero para iniciar sesión me pide ingresar un código de verificación de la aplicación de Microsoft Autenticathor, al entrar, la aplicación me pide iniciar sesión y luego envía un código a la misma aplicación…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
Unable to complete sign-in process
We are locked out of our Microsoft 365 tenant. We have only one Global Administrator. The administrator's password works, but MFA approval notifications are not being received after Microsoft Authenticator was reinstalled. We need tenant ownership…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
5 file not found
HI I tried this sequence to ensure that my purchased Office 2024 is operating instead of the Home/Student 2021 version. I can't get it to show up even though it is clearly installed. I found these instructions and by going manually through the Microsoft…
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.
Sql Express install failure
Getting SQL express 2022 install failure: azure extension - turned off Features: PolyBase off all others on (including localdb sharing) only windows authentication on Error: TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Setup The following error has occurred: The…
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
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Microsoft*Mi
I have a recurring annual charge of NZ$125.30 on my ANZ Visa card, dated 6 November 2026, with the description Microsoft*Mi. The same amount was charged last year. I cannot find this payment in my Microsoft account history, and there is no saved card or…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | iOS
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
chat with an agent
My account was hacked and I cant get into it. Sometimes it says the account doesnt exsist and other times it says it does but the recovery email isnt mine.
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
FIPS 140-3
When will we get FIPS 140-3 for current windows 11 releases?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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can no longer send email with Outlook.
It was working on Wednesday for sure. I get a failure back that says Message lacks SPF/DKIM/DMARC Auth Records.
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
My laptop audio is not working. It is not giving any sound.
Hi Team, My asus latop model x515ja sound is not working. I have already connected with some agent also. But, still it is not working. Can you help me to resolve the issue. Regards, Raju
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
Many years ago I had an Outlook account. Am I permitted to use Outlook again?
I do not want to access any old emails. I simply want to begin to use Outlook again, with Mac ios. It was easier to use than any email program I have used since then. I want to continue to use the email address I have been using ever since that time.
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
Using older versions of Outlook for Mac for personal email and calendar
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mircosoft 365 cant log in
error code 48v35 and for some reason i have two emails setup with the same email. <Moderator's note: Personal Identifiable Information removed> and the other <Moderator's note: Personal Identifiable Information removed>@premierplastering.biz
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
Cannot get Photos up after microsoft uninstalled app.
I had a slight problem with Photos app in windows 11 26H2 so live chatted microsoft. The agent uninstalled Photos which made sense to me at the time but even though it says it is downloaded and reinstalled, it can't be found on my computer. I was…