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Recently started receiving Smart Detection notification emails

We have been using Azure to host websites for several years and, until recently, we had not received any Smart Detection email notifications. We have now started receiving emails generated by Smart Detection rules. Has there been a recent change that…

Azure Monitor
Azure Monitor

An Azure service that is used to collect, analyze, and act on telemetry data from Azure and on-premises environments.

4,033 questions
asked 2026-11-03T19:20:58.67+00:00
Israelson, Michael (MNIT) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T19:17:31.19+00:00
Mohammad Saif 15 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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When replying to an email, an Extra Outlook appears and my reply disappears

All of a sudden, when I start to reply to an email, another iteration of Outlook appears and my attempted reply disappears.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-05T15:24:36.0933333+00:00
Pat Olsen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T19:14:06.5866667+00:00
Pat Olsen 0 Reputation points
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surface pro 11 will not turn on. how do i get a reoair order?

My surface pro 11 will not turn on. I have tried all of the troubleshoots. I cant get a service order because the website keeps telling me to download a toolkit. If the machine won't turn on, obviously I can't download the toolkit!

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-11-08T19:12:56.7733333+00:00
Gardner Thornton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T19:13:32.16+00:00

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Unintended Blocked Emails

Why are emails from gmail.com receiving this message and is hotmail.com blocking messages for "safe" senders?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-08T18:34:52+00:00
Eryn Gee Killough 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-08T19:12:45.8366667+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,190 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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why is microsoft rewards gift cards ALWAYS out of stock?

Hi, I'm asking a question on why the Microsoft rewards gift cards are always out of stock. is there a particular reason for this, like is it being discontinued or something else? because I don't really understand how something digital can be 'out of…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,691 questions
asked 2026-11-08T18:27:13.2966667+00:00
➶ 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T19:06:15.9033333+00:00
Ivan B 127K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I sent an invitation to my wife to join my ms365 sub. however she gets stuck in a loop

it seems that the e mail address she has was used at some time in the past as a recovery e mail address for an MS account. The system takes her in a loop asking to find her user name and then intends to send a verification e mail to the account which is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-11-08T18:20:58.3766667+00:00
mike summers 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T19:05:10.1733333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 90,560 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Broken Right Click Start menu on Windows 11

Today, when I right click on the Start Menu icon on the Taskbar, normally, it will display a list of Windows configuration tools, such as Disk Management, Powershell, Shutdown, CMD, Device Manager, Task Manager, etc. Now, it just shows a blank box. I did…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2021-11-02T04:16:30.9+00:00
Blue 36 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T19:01:23.2033333+00:00
Alexander Dydula 0 Reputation points
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Incoming emails rejected – Error AS9031519

I am experiencing problems receiving emails on my Hotmail account. Senders are receiving the following error when trying to email me: 550 5.7.1 Message rejected: Message lacks SPF/DKIM/DMARC Auth Records (AS9031519). My mailbox storage is not full, I…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-08T18:23:47.72+00:00
JW 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T18:59:37.6766667+00:00
EmilyS726 279.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cant put pc pin its usine old email

I cant login to my pc i did a bios update when i go to put my pin it tells.me the computer sécurité changer and i née to loin again to my email. But i lost that email 2 years ago so i cant do nothing with my pc. was wondering if Theres a way to remove…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-11-08T18:58:06.6633333+00:00
patrick G.D 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T18:58:55.6133333+00:00

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How do i cite and mention Office 2021 in a paper?

Hello, I am writing a paper for my university that will be posted in a public online repository (my work is purely non-commercial). I own a license for Office 2021, and using Excel and PowerPoint, I made some graphs and diagrams using my data to include…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-08T18:57:36.9066667+00:00
Anonof-4477 0 Reputation points
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Redeeming issue

Hello I am having a problem about Microsoft rewards bing with redeem about my gift card apparently this is what came although I only have one account so I am requesting if you can investigate my account and see what's wrong with it I tried almost…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,691 questions
asked 2026-11-06T11:25:48.09+00:00
requiem shadow 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-08T18:55:30.97+00:00
requiem shadow 20 Reputation points
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Can't find HTML

Following instructions to restore bold, italic etc, but nothing happens when I click on Format Text or Message to tick HTML.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
asked 2026-10-22T15:39:19.9966667+00:00
Enid Briggs 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T18:54:48.74+00:00
Enid Briggs 0 Reputation points
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Outlook Sent folder emptied

All of the emails that were in my Sent folder are missing. How can I get them back?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-02T16:25:42.41+00:00
Steve R 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T18:54:47.6766667+00:00
Steve R 0 Reputation points
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Windows failed Pin and windows hello

SUMMARY After a shutdown and cold boot, Windows Hello Face and PIN stop working on the lock screen. Re-enrolling fixes it, but it comes back within a couple of days. I'm looking for the cause and a permanent fix, not another reset procedure. SYSTEM …

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-10-10T04:06:02.54+00:00
kratos 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T18:53:01.2266667+00:00
Andrei B 0 Reputation points
3 answers

the "replace" and "replace all" option is not not working WORD

I go to HOME--> Find--> and Replace, but the "replace" and "replace all" functions cannot be highlighted and are therefore not working. How do I fix this?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-06T20:09:08.5666667+00:00
Anne Marie Lasoski 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T18:52:01.77+00:00
Ivory 2,615 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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RPC server unavailable on Surface Pro 6

On Surface Pro 6 cannot get past the message that RPC server is unavailable. Will not let me move to settings or anything else. Will not even let me restart or power off computer. Any way past this?

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-11-08T18:50:39.51+00:00
Ron Chasse 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T18:51:28.3066667+00:00

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Scheda Microsoft Teredo Tunnelling

On "Dispositivi e stampanti" the PC icon shows a yellow attention triangle. Doing a problem resolution, it appear that the problem is regarding the "Scheda Microsoft Teredo Tunnelling" and that the driver cannot be downloaded. I would…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-08T18:50:58.6733333+00:00
Mario Teghillo 0 Reputation points
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Date Picker Content Control in Word document table cell

Want to force date entries to be consistent by adding a control content 'field' in a Word doc table cell. Click cell to select Developer tab > Date picker content control icon Select Developer > Properties > Set up properties as such All…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-08T06:13:45.2366667+00:00
Dale Webb 15 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-08T18:48:40.04+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Family Safety shows "Connect your device" although Windows device is registered

Windows 11 Home Child appears correctly in Microsoft Family Safety. Parental consent has been granted. The laptop appears under account.microsoft.com/devices. The child is signed into Windows and Microsoft Store with ******@outlook.com. AzureAdJoined =…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other

A free app and service that helps families create healthy digital habits and stay connected. It’s designed to support both online safety and real-world awareness by offering tools for screen time management, content filtering, and location sharing

334 questions
asked 2026-11-08T18:09:45.4066667+00:00
LORANG Georges 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T18:48:28.3166667+00:00
EmilyS726 279.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Broken headset but warranty date is incorrect

I bought an Xbox Stereo Headset from Smyths on 13/12/2025, it is physically broken, Smyths say their policy is 6 months and i should contact Microsoft. I have tried the online chat but the AI responses arent helping and the only way they could connect me…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-08T16:10:40.8433333+00:00
Connor Strickson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T18:48:09.7366667+00:00
CrazyKats 20,295 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator