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how to fix "threats"

Every time, Microsoft defender disrupts my work with a notification; "Microsoft defender has found threats, please take the recommended action" Yes, I've taken the action, scan, quick scan, deep scan, removal, clean threats...... but nothing…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-11-06T20:30:44.05+00:00
Daniel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T07:27:43.6833333+00:00
Carl-L 24,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Blue screen

Is a blue screen with, "Configuring Windows updates. Don't turn off your computer" a legitimate Windows screen? While it is displayed I see that the mouse is moving around the screen.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-31T00:21:44.2933333+00:00
Stephen H 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T07:25:18.6433333+00:00
Clary-N 18,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Payment taken from Credit Card

I have been trying to identify a charge on my credit card that has been taken from Microsoft. As they have stopped all inbound calls within Australia and no one wants to call back (even after a lot of promises) they also make it very difficult to reach…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-07T06:48:33.9666667+00:00
H. Andrew 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T07:20:36.48+00:00
DaveM121 946.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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after reset my mobile authenticator is not working

After reset my mobile my authenticator app can not work . this application require code but how va i get code for my account

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Other
asked 2026-11-05T16:36:31.8133333+00:00
piyushpatel135 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T07:19:51.7633333+00:00
Thomas4-N 23,145 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to Update Windows 11 Pro

I have purchased a secondhand desktop computer and noticed that the Windows Update says "your version of Windows has reached the end of service." But when I click on "check for updates" nothing appear to need installing. The version…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-11-07T06:45:04.35+00:00
Sharyn Hopkins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T07:19:47.07+00:00
DaveM121 946.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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cant open microsoft apps showing error

cant open microsoft apps showing error all apps not work at all how can be repair or install again

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-07T07:12:20.1233333+00:00
Anshika Mishra 0 Reputation points
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Urgent: Global Administrator locked out due to lost Microsoft Authenticator access – Unable to reach Microsoft Support from Bangladesh

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am the administrator of an Azure tenant belonging to my organization, Icicle. I am currently unable to access my original Global Administrator account because Microsoft Authenticator was removed from my phone. Affected…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-07T06:01:42.0666667+00:00
shahadat 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-07T07:10:44.69+00:00
Austin-H 8,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Laptop for Business 7th Edition unexpectedly reboots during Modern Standby

I have a Surface Laptop for Business 7th Edition with Intel running Windows 11. The laptop periodically reboots by itself, usually when I am not actively using it. This normally happens while the computer is sleeping or when the lid is closed. For…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
asked 2026-11-06T21:45:28.2966667+00:00
Leonid Frolov 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T07:09:01.35+00:00
Carl-L 24,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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where can send complain about Exam certificate.

Where can send complain about Exam certificate. I rely need assistance

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-11-07T07:07:51.6433333+00:00
Ronald khosa 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-07T07:08:34.6433333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,890 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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PPT on iPad slideshow projection problem after update to 2.115.2 Nov 3 2026

Since PowerPoint for iPad updated automatically to 2.115.2 on 3 November 2026, slide shows no longer project correctly over a wired HDMI connection. Instead of a full-screen slide, the projector mirrors the entire iPad screen, and thus the slide is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | iOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | iOS

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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asked 2026-11-04T17:13:41.8033333+00:00
CG 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T07:07:34.9066667+00:00
Xavier-D 14,440 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Not receiving emails

Why are some of my emails not reaching me? I have an account that sends me an email to login and it is sending them but I am not getting them. My office manager is emailing me and I am not receiving them either. Not in junk folder - not anywhere!

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-07T03:52:50.7766667+00:00
Roni Elsberry 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T07:03:25.3266667+00:00
Roni Elsberry 0 Reputation points
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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
asked 2026-11-07T03:31:56.5933333+00:00
Kathy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T07:02:12.21+00:00
SD - IA 182.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I change our monthly subscription to a yearly subscription?

Hello! Our company has signed up for a monthly Microsoft 365 Business subscription. We would like to change it to a yearly subscription. The official Microsoft guides I have found for that don't include screenshots. I'm at a loss as to where the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-07-30T06:33:57.92+00:00
Sara 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T06:59:23.86+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,890 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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change address

I have changed my email address and so you would not be able to contact on my old email address although I went onto Microsoft 365 and manage and was able to advise it the new address there I just dont know what to do

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-07T06:59:07.9633333+00:00
Margaret Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T06:59:22.0766667+00:00

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This is a new laptop. My old one provided a listing of options available, (i,e, scan, file explorer... and more) I'm confused. I need to scan a document to attach to an email.

this is a new laptop. my old one provided a listing of options available such as scan, file explorer... and more I'm confused I need to scan a document to attach to an email

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-07T05:34:31.02+00:00
ROBBIE LENOX 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T06:58:45.1666667+00:00
SD - IA 182.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Message "We couldn't find your 'OneDrive on SPO' folder in D:\OneDrive"

I have used OneDrive for years. Recently I got this message: "We couldn't find your 'OneDrive on SPO' folder in D:\OneDrive." I need to fix this. Also, I seem to have multiple Microsoft accounts; I only want to use one. The account is <PII…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-04T14:23:24.81+00:00
Kenneth Landgren 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-07T06:57:25.9033333+00:00
Thomas4-N 23,145 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Overcharge on MS365 Subscription

I work for a company that gets a discount on MS365 Family Classic subscription. I received an email on 22Sep2026 advising the amount to be charged would be $125.30. On 28Sep2026 I received an email stating I was charged $139. I have tried getting in…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-07T06:55:12.7833333+00:00
Roger E 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T06:56:14.7366667+00:00

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Cannot complete Azure pay-as-you-go sign-up - account may be flagged by mistake

Hi, I'm trying to sign up for Azure pay-as-you-go from Vietnam with a personal Microsoft account. The free account page says "You're not eligible for an Azure free account". The pay-as-you-go sign-up ends with "We couldn't complete your…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services

An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.

1,082 questions
asked 2026-11-07T06:54:33.98+00:00
khải võ 0 Reputation points
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has something changed with Register Security Info (security info page)

We are looking for clarification regarding a change in Microsoft Entra Conditional Access behavior related to phishing-resistant MFA onboarding. A few months ago, users targeted by a Conditional Access policy requiring Phishing-Resistant MFA…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-29T20:43:37.5433333+00:00
Neha Chandna 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-07T06:52:48.3133333+00:00
Sean Kearney 0 Reputation points
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External Member Email Group

I have a distribution list and added my external email address as a member. However, when an email is sent to this distribution list, I do not receive it on my external email address. In the message trace, I also cannot see any email being sent to my…

Exchange Online
Exchange Online

A cloud-based service included in Microsoft 365, delivering scalable messaging and collaboration features with simplified management and automatic updates.

7,474 questions
asked 2026-11-06T02:59:46.49+00:00
Handian Sudianto 7,636 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T06:51:18.0166667+00:00
Aetherin 3,680 Reputation points Independent Advisor