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Get root access on windows 10

Hello, I am a developer and I'm am very annoyed to not have root access on my windows 10 PC. Why I need it : Today, while developping a UWP app, Visual Studio managed to create a duplicate copy of my app in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps. I could no…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2021-12-06T23:22:04.337+00:00
Gireg de Kerdanet 21 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T18:23:17.7833333+00:00
TheWith3rSt0rm 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SPID -5 blocking everything.

SS 2022 CU 13 Greetings. Last weekend we moved to a new SQL server, and last night didnt go so well. When I logged in this morning we had LOTS of blocking from spid -5. I can't find much info on this but did find this link that shares this detail: In…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,660 questions
asked 2025-01-31T15:37:03.4666667+00:00
chrisrdba 451 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-25T16:03:11.5466667+00:00
Tamim Hasib 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to correct next payment subscription date.

I just paid for the one year premium after upgrading but my next payment date is in March which is less than a year. Why is that?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-25T12:56:07.0466667+00:00
Kwaku D. Agyei 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-25T15:58:36.0566667+00:00
Kwaku D. Agyei 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Old Outlook threads that should probably be locked

In my opinion, these questions are attracting new post from users that would be better served by starting a new question. If you agree, I suggest that they be locked. Checked for Already Locked 2026-10-25 15:00…

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other feedback
asked 2026-10-25T15:17:32.9766667+00:00
Hornblower409 19,160 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-25T15:33:23.4333333+00:00
Hornblower409 19,160 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure SQL private endpoint creation fails with NIC InternalServerError / PutNicOperation in Central US

Creating a private endpoint for an Azure SQL logical server in Central US repeatedly fails while provisioning its managed network interface. Initial error: InternalServerError targeting…

Azure Private Link
Azure Private Link

An Azure service that provides private connectivity from a virtual network to Azure platform as a service, customer-owned, or Microsoft partner services.

587 questions
asked 2026-10-25T14:17:55.65+00:00
Henry Wood 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-25T15:32:11.2433333+00:00
Henry Wood 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My Office Home & Student 2021 iMac suddenly became read-only.

When opening a document I get the message to activate Microsoft 365 to create and exit & that my 2021 license is not supported with this version of the application. How do I reactivate 2021 version? I tried downloading it from my Microsoft account,…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-10-24T17:19:50.4933333+00:00
Dawn Harro 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T15:10:03.91+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Missing check boxes

THIS WAS OFFERED BY A PREVIOUS COMMENT. here's a solution that worked for me - in case others are having similar issues: I went to settings (top left of the ribbon), in Message List there's a section for Layout and there are three options: pick the…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
asked 2026-10-22T12:48:19.94+00:00
John Colley 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T14:47:00.81+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Copilot keeps signing me to my personal account instead of my premium account

I upgraded my M365 subscription from Personal to Premium about two months ago, but when I sign to Copilot, it signs me to Personal account instead of my Premium account. The email address is the same, meaning ithe email I used to login to my Personal…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-10-09T01:31:49.4133333+00:00
Najib El Otmani 30 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-25T14:44:13.74+00:00
Dan Hawkins 5 Reputation points
3 answers

All of my Excel files have recently become read only and can't save changes

All of my excel file have recently become read only and can't make and save changes.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-02T13:19:10.34+00:00
Robert Portschy 5 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-25T14:10:10.3666667+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Going from Office 2021 to Office LTSC Pro Plus 2024 creates Strange errors

I wanted to install Office 2024 after uninstalling Office 2021. The setup went online to Microsoft and the installation from there seemed ok. After opening word-File-Account I saw 1) Account error (I was loged in and online with my account). There was a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T10:34:45.75+00:00
Joris E 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-25T13:38:25.92+00:00
Daniel-Vo 8,170 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

unable to access headers and footers in word for Mac version 16.113.3

In the above version headers and footers does not appear under the insert menu and I am trying to insert a footer in a document Headers and footers is listed under 'view' menu, but that only enables changes if footers are already inserted in document

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-10-25T00:03:08.5666667+00:00
Althea Vaughan 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-25T13:30:59.89+00:00
Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 438.5K Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My window 11 pro key is not activating

I have a window 11 pro key . It's not activating through call . Pl help

Windows for business | Windows for IoT
asked 2026-02-22T06:23:17.6266667+00:00
Ankit Kumar 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T12:42:46.1366667+00:00
vaibhav tupere 0 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Right Alt = AltGr, and AltGr + C = ć (Copilot Pup-up)

Hello, Polish speaker here. I recently notice when I try to use certain polish sign: (Right Alt = AltGr, and **AltGr + C = ć) **Instead of the sign there is a pop up Copilot Window. Is there a simple way to disable it? Is it a bug? it seems…

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | App
asked 2026-04-07T08:33:47.7533333+00:00
Mazurczyk, Anna 30 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-25T12:31:28.07+00:00
Martin Tauchman 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Will the new Outlook Get the ability that in the Classic Outlook to display emails as Calendar Objects?

Hello, I'm making a new post because I jumped in at the tail end of another user's question about Outlook displaying emails as Outlook objects in calendar format. Here is a screenshot of what it looks like in Outlook Classic. In the view settings, you…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-10-24T01:24:08.7966667+00:00
Vonne R 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T12:30:19.44+00:00
Vonne R 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

PC connects to wifi but shows no internet

I have a Windows 11 (24H2 OS Build 26100.7171) gaming PC that can detect and connect to wifi, but shows no internet afterwards. ("No internet, Secured" after connecting to wifi) The wifi works for other devices like my laptop and using mobile…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-12-12T12:31:13.25+00:00
Rico Chung 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T11:13:53.6+00:00
Jason B 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

no licence message on office

I have re-loaded Office 2021 for Mac on MacBook M2. I am getting a 'no licence found' message when I try to activate. When I access my Microsoft account I can see the one-time purchase for Office 2021.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-10-25T09:42:39.2266667+00:00
Pete McVeigh 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T10:52:06.7933333+00:00
Pete McVeigh 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Download certificate

I have passed AZ-104 Certification. But it is not showing in my profile. How can I download it and share with credly?

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-03-05T11:42:38.3966667+00:00
Tanmaya Kumar Sahu 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-25T10:46:42.92+00:00
BASKAR R S 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Missing files on sharepoint

I saved changed a shared file on sharepoint with my group, but It does not show up when i go back and try to find it. How can i find it? If you look a the picture below, it says on thursday 23:23 i made my last change, but when i press to go to that…

Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | Other | Windows
asked 2026-10-25T08:19:23.0266667+00:00
Mehdi Mohamed 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T09:07:33.7933333+00:00
Aetherin 4,010 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Audio issue My microphone is working but I cannot hear incoming

My microphone is working but I cannot hear incoming

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-24T18:45:39.8966667+00:00
Jeanne Price 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-25T08:38:56.71+00:00
Jeanne Price 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Hi, I am an active MCT and my Visual Studio subscription got disabled because I reached spending limit. However, my subscription didn't get activated next month. Kindly help me out in reactivating my VS subscription.

Hi, I am an active MCT and my Visual Studio subscription got disabled because I reached spending limit. However, my subscription didn't get activated next month. Kindly help me out in reactivating my VS subscription. I tried reactivating from MCT…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-10-24T23:52:31.93+00:00
Jasleen Kaur 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T08:23:07.3533333+00:00
Julian Sharp 48,076 Reputation points