A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
How can I turn on and use AutoSave for Microsoft Word and Excel without signing into OneDrive
I have seen this question a bit, but the latest answer from May 2025 was ambiguous. I would like to turn on AutoSave and use this feature without signing into OneDrive. I have the correct boxes checked for where I want my files to go and have checked…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For education | Windows
KB5127936 (build 26300.9818) breaks smooth Magnifier mouse tracking and zoom animation
After installing the optional preview update KB5127936 (OS build 26300.9818, Windows 11 26H2), Windows Magnifier became noticeably less smooth. Uninstalling the update fixes the problem right away. Symptoms Mouse tracking: When moving the mouse while…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
Cycle time and Lead Time chart
Hi Team, I am a bit confused what is the calculation logic for Cycle Time and Lead Time. I usually do a monthly reporting for my team. So, if it is for June I will select date in the chart as 01/06/2026. I was doing data accuracy check to see the…
Azure DevOps
Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac stopped working
Hello! My Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac worked well but suddenly it switched to read-only mode and asks to purchase Microsoft 365 subscription. I tried to reinstall it, sign-out and activate again. Nothing helped to solve the problem.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
AZ 305 badge not appearing
Hi, i have just passed my AZ 305 exam. However, the badge is not appearing. I have just realized that my AZ 104 has expired which is a prerequisite. Do I need to retake the AZ 104? I would appreciate it if the certificate/badge can be issued because I…
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AB-100 Exam Status Stuck on "Score Pending" (Pearson VUE)- No Trace on MS Learn Profile
Hi Microsoft Support Team, I sat for my AB-100 exam at a physical test center this past weekend. At the end of the exam, the screen explicitly displayed a "Congratulations, you passed" message. However, I have not received a confirmation email…
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Understanding login name format of SharePoint
I have come across various SharePoint login name format such as "c:0o.c|federateddirectoryclaimprovider|<group_guid>", "c:0o.c|federateddirectoryclaimprovider|<group_guid>", "c:0(.s|true", …
Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Windows
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
GMail Account Name not Correct in Outlook
I have a GMail account for my business that I mainly use in outlook. For the sake of privacy, lets say my business's name is [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed]. I have set my first name to be "[Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed]"…
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
Formal Complaint – Genuine Office Home & Student 2021 License Cannot Be Activated on Mac
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I purchased a genuine Office Home & Student 2021 license directly from Microsoft. The product was successfully registered to my Microsoft account on March 21, 2024, and it is still listed under my purchased products, with…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Request for ISO File Downloads for Older HP Laptops Compatible with OEM Product Keys
Assistance is requested in obtaining compatible ISO files for four older HP laptops that are being repaired for donation. The laptops lack recovery CDs, but they have product labels with OEM product keys. The details are as follows: HP G65 (2) …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
Brand new Azure VM - Windows server 2022, slow login times "please wait for the user profile service"
I've created a brand new VM in Azure with a Windows Server 2022 clean image. I've not installed anything on the server and yet login times for all profiles (first time login and already created profiles) are taking long, like over 2 minutes to reach the…
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
Can't schedule an examn
Hi, I want to schedule an exam PL-900 but each time i get an error. What actions should i perform to get an exam scheduled? greetings Rianca Matos
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Multiple problems with trying to upgrade to windows 11, errors 0x800700c1 and 0x8007000d
Hello! Hopefully the information surrounding my problem will be sufficient enough. I am not that good at being informative on technical issues, so please bear with me. Main problem: I am trying to upgrade my computer to windows 11, but it has not been…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
how to customize size of icons and text on task bar
in default setting are unreadable. in small even worse
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
How to get visual studio professional 2026 product key?
I am currently using the extended trial of VS 2026 Professional on my Bosch VM. I have received a warning stating that the trail will expire soon and that I need to activate product using an online account or a product key to continue using it without…
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
The process of installing, configuring, and customizing Visual Studio to support development workflows across languages, platforms, and workloads.
Grainy textures on games
So i have been noticing grainy textures in my games (ex: cs2, skate) especially in dark areas. Even on high textures its still there. The grainy texture seems to be constantly moving. I havent seen any graphical artifacts. I have attatched some pictures…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
Error 0x80070422 with 7q6ca keep appearing
Every minute or so, a random pop-up would appear on edge with the error said above. Please help, as it is really annoying. This is on Windows 11. I tried fixing everything in the services.msc, tried logging out and now cannot sign in again, sfc /scannow,…
Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11
Troubleshooting website display or functionality issues in Edge on Windows 11
October Monthly update Patch KB5127648 installed on systems, after installed and restart the system, system network not working, In Network Properties showing unidentified network. Please help to resolve this issue.
October Monthly update Patch KB5127648 installed on systems, after installed and restart the system, system network not working, In Network Properties showing unidentified network. Please help to resolve this issue.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Networking | Network connectivity and file sharing
Junk folder has disappeared
Why has the Junk folder gone from our Outlook email. Can we get it back?
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
Cannot log into any Microsoft related App ( Xbox, Microsoft store etc.)
Let me preface, I have tried everything. I've cleared cache's, Reset, Reinstall. My problem is that im being soft lock from signing in. Everytime I click on the "sign in" option on any microsoft related program on my pc, the popup to see the…