Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
Startup credits – "not eligible for Azure free account" during Microsoft for Startups sign-up
Hello, I tried to join Microsoft for Startups today (no investor code, LinkedIn verification path). After verifying with LinkedIn, the Azure sign-up stopped with: "You are not eligible for an Azure free account" (offered pay-as-you-go instead).…
Azure | Azure Startups
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How do I leave a Microsoft Family group if the family organizer account has been deleted?
My account is stuck in a family, with parental controls that restrict me. This affects my gameplay in multiplayer games on PlayStation such as Minecraft, and I cannot join friends. I cannot leave the family either, as I am not the family organizer, and I…
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
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Unable to Recover Microsoft Certifications from an Expired School Email — Engage Center Access Issue
Hi, I'm trying to recover my Microsoft certifications, which were associated with my expired high school email address. I've been trying to submit a support ticket, but the official Credentials Support link redirects me to Engage Center, where I receive…
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
Setting up Microsoft 365 with a product key
i just bought a M365 Personal for 12 months. i have the product key and trying to set it up however for some reason once i enter my credit card details for the recurring billing i was asked to prove i am human which i did pass. however once i press save…
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.
I HAVE PAID SUBSCRIPTION WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE STILL I HAVE TO DEAL WITH CREDITS TO USE CO-PILOT, THAT DEALING IN BAD FAITH AND MISREPRESENTATION OF TERMS . VERY DISAPOINTED , WHY TAKE MONEY IF I HAVE TO BUY MORE CREDITS .
IT WAS A VERY BAD DEAL AND THE TERMS ARE NOT MET BY TYHE COMAPNY. ALSO I HAVE SUBSCRIBED FROM YEARS. GO AND CHECK MY ACCOUNT I HAVE HARDLY USED MY CREDITS IN THE PREVIOS YEARS. YOU CAN COMPOUND THEM AND GIVE IT BACK TO ME. MAKE A CUMULATIVE METHOD OF…
Microsoft Copilot | Other
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Can’t access Microsoft Authenticator codes
On one of my devices, Microsoft authenticator uninstalled due to low storage, when reinstalled it wasn't logged in. On my other device it never shows the authenticator codes, now I'm locked out of my accounts, how do I access again?
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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how do i get a refund for game pass i mever askedd for or ever used?
how do i get a refund for a game pass i never asked for or used ever
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
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Office 2021 product key activation
My Microsoft account is deleted my Microsoft, but I have valid office 21 key. Now I need to redeem the key to another laptop. How I can do it?
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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Looking for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019
Looking for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) 14.28.29334
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web, mobile devices and many other platforms. Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
We couldn't load your credit info Reload
today i signed up for azure free trail after signing into azure portal on home page it is showing an error like We couldn't load your credit info Reload
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
Unable to Complete Azure Free Account Signup – Payment Authorization Issue
Hello Azure Support Team, I am trying to create a free Azure account, but I am encountering an issue during the payment verification step. I am receiving the following error: “Check with your bank. Your bank couldn't authorize this payment method.” I…
Community Center | Not monitored
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Microsoft Entra ID Global Administrator lockout after Conditional Access MFA policy change
Microsoft Entra ID — Global Administrator Lockout Issue category: Microsoft Entra ID / Authentication / Conditional Access / MFA Issue severity: High — Administrative access unavailable Environment: Microsoft Azure Pay-As-You-Go subscription with…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
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External user details are being provisioned from Azure to the ServiceNow user table but Manager field is not fetching
External user details are being provisioned from Azure to the ServiceNow user table. The expected list of users is received, and all other fields are mapped correctly, except the manager and location field. These fields are empty for all users from…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
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Hardware Dashboard Deactivated Despite Authorized Verification – Case #2610140040003125
Title: Hardware Dashboard Deactivated Despite Authorized Verification – Case #2610140040003125 Hello Microsoft Community Managers and Hardware Developer Program Team, We are requesting assistance with an unresolved access restriction affecting our…
Microsoft Partner Center | Other
Other features or issues related to Microsoft Partner Center
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Hotmail account hacked – all emails deleted, Recover Deleted Items shows nothing
My Outlook.com/Hotmail account was compromised and all emails in my mailbox were deleted. The Deleted Items folder is empty and “Recover items deleted from this folder” shows nothing. I changed my password on Oct 21, 2026, but I also found…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
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Assistance Required for Azure AD (Entra ID) Based SSO Authentication for Meraki Wireless Network
We are planning to migrate our wireless authentication from on-premises Active Directory (AD) to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) based Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication for our Cisco Meraki wireless infrastructure. We require guidance on: Supported…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
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My personal Hotmail account cannot send emails
My personal Hotmail account cannot send emails through Outlook.com in Safari or Chrome. Every message is rejected immediately with error 550 5.7.520 AS(4810). I've tested private browsing and plain-text emails without attachments or signatures. The same…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
Azure for Students Signup Blocked by Access Validation Error
Hello Microsoft Azure Support Team, I am a university student applying for Azure for Students. After completing and submitting the application form, I received the following error: “You do not have access. Sorry but our systems are detecting a problem…
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
I am not able to pay for my exam for pl 300
I have been trying to schedule exam for pl 300 but i am not to pay through any debit card
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
Cannot find account linked to Microsoft 365 Subscription
I am being charged for a Microsoft 365 subscription that has been on auto-renewal for several years. I no longer remember the Microsoft account or email address associated with the subscription. I have tried account recovery without success. Please help…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
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