How to fix windows installer problems
updates do not download completely for installatioj#n
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
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Artifact Signing: Public Trust Organization identity validation "Failed" with no reason or email, French sole proprietorship
Hello, I created an Artifact Signing account (Basic SKU, North Europe, paid subscription) and submitted one Public Trust, Organization identity validation from France. It now shows "Failed" in the Identity validations blade. Organization type:…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
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Retention period of prompts/completions stored for abuse monitoring (Azure OpenAI, GlobalStandard, Sweden Central)
Hello, We use Azure OpenAI (Foundry Models sold by Azure) in a resource located in Sweden Central, with GlobalStandard deployments of gpt-4.1-mini, gpt-5.4-mini and gpt-realtime-1.5 (RAI policy Microsoft.DefaultV2). We have not been approved for modified…
Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models
An Azure service that provides access to OpenAI’s GPT-3 models with enterprise capabilities.
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Office Online Viewer (view.officeapps.live.com) fails to open any PowerPoint file – "Service is temporarily unavailable
Since 16 October 2026, the Office Online Viewer has stopped rendering PowerPoint files that are embedded through the public embed URL: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=<URL-encoded public file URL> What we see The viewer…
Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | Other
A family of Microsoft presentation graphics products that offer tools for creating presentations and adding graphic effects like multimedia objects and special effects with text.
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issue of streak
my mobile streak was 4 and when i logged into otther phone my bing app (mobile) streak goes to 1 and my 4 days strak was not showing please recover my mobile app streak
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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How do I recover my stolen account?
I had an account of mine stolen a short while ago, and I tried everything in my power to get it back. I tried the sign-in helper, the recovery form, but every time I'd get a message saying that I did not provide enough information, which I cannot provide…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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How to extract images and text from publisher files after its retirement
I can open my publisher files but I can't then do anything at all. The save as and export buttons don't work and I can't copy and paste anything at all from it. Pleas can someone help with this?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
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Azure ARC ESU's for SQL Server 2016
Hi All, I'm currently on Win Serv 2016 and SQL Server 2016. If i want ESU's via Azure Arc, do i need to license it traditionally first using the Year 1,2 and 3. Is it cheaper to license it via Azure Arc. I do not have Software assurance at the moment.…
Azure Arc
A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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Video Translation REST API: first iteration intermittently waits ~6 minutes in NotStarted, while Speech Studio on the same resource starts immediately
Hello, we use Azure AI Speech – Video Translation (REST API 2026-03-01) to dub audio and video files in our web application. Setup Speech resource in West Europe (S0) Two Azure App Services (Linux, B1, Always On enabled): an API and a background…
Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
An Azure service that integrates speech processing into apps and services.
Guidance Required: VMware to Azure Local Migration Without VDDK
Hi Team, We are exploring options to migrate workloads from VMware to Azure Local using Azure Migrate without relying on VMware VDDK. Could you please advise on the available migration options in Azure Migrate and recommend a supported alternative…
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
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Azure Managed DevOps Pool: Agent provisioning fails with UnableToDownloadWorkerCheckNetwork and no agents are created
I'm trying to use an Azure Managed DevOps Pool for Azure Pipelines, but agents never get provisioned. Environment Azure Managed DevOps Pool Ubuntu 24.04 image VM sizes tested: Standard_B2s and Standard_D2ads_v5 Regions tested: East US 2 and Central…
Azure DevOps
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Unable to Activate Microsoft 365 Subscription and Access 100 GB Cloud Storage & Xbox Game Pass Benefits
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I purchased a new HP laptop two days ago. The laptop was advertised as including a 1-year Microsoft 365 subscription, 100 GB of cloud storage, and Xbox Game Pass benefits. However, I am facing the following issues: I have…
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.
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How to completely delete an old email address that no longer have access to
Hi all. I have tried several times to delete an old email address, that I no longer have access to but have been unsuccessful. Is there some trick to this or any way to resolve this please? TIA
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Performance Degradation When Accessing Azure File Shares from On-Premises PCs over a VPN Connection
When using Azure Files over an IPsec VPN connection, users experience delays when accessing SMB file shares through Windows File Explorer. In particular, it takes a significant amount of time for newly created folders to appear or for the folder view to…
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
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Potentially Hacked Account
I keep getting requests from different locations around the world to approve an authentication that I did not initiate. I reset my microsoft password, but the requests are continuing. Is this some sort of larger scale hack? What can I do to stop these…
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
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I have lost all 2026 emails in my inbox but all sent emails are there...
I have checked the deleted, the deleted recovery, the junk, the archive folder. I have sync'd several times. I deleted the account on my phone and logged in online still no luck. They do not show in deleted recovery other than what I deleted. I have view…
Outlook
A Microsoft application for managing email, calendars, contacts, and tasks across devices and platforms.
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I lost the entire text of a manuscript, nearly 50,000 words!
I was typing, looked up, and it was starting over with word 1 on page 1. The 80 pages I had completed have disappeared.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
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Artifact Signing Organization Identity Validation fails with HTTP 409 CosmosDB conflict
Hello Microsoft Artifact Signing Team, We are trying to complete Public Organization Identity Validation for Azure Artifact Signing for our Japanese company, TOMUP Co., Ltd. Our Artifact Signing account was created successfully in the Japan East region,…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
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Artifact Signing Public individual identity validation fails twice with no detailed reason
I am trying to complete Azure Artifact Signing Public identity validation as an individual in the United States. Two individual validation requests have changed to Failed, but the portal's request details show no specific failure reason. I only saw…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Cant access my account
Somehow my Microsoft 365 account is now owned and managed by an email address that is not associated with me. How can I recover my account and see who is included in my family plan.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.