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WINDOWS UPDATE to WINDOWS FAILURE
Windows recovery is useless if every option is asking for my password; yet it wont accept any password known to man that ai ever created for this computer, for microsoft, or for google. Its annoying. No I do kot habe windows 11. I will have Windows 11…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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2026-10-16T18:14:30.04+00:00
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XayStation TV
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2026-10-16T18:15:29.77+00:00
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windows activation error 0xC004F211
I inherited my computer from a friend, upgraded from windows 10 to Windows 11, now I get a message to activate, and an error message 0xC004F211. What do I need to do in order to activate it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
5,547 questions
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Reactivate Skype credit
when I follow the prompts to reactivate the Skype credit, the system says that I need to add a billing address. When I go into my account details section to add the billing address, it says that: "Its not you, its us Sorry, we’re unable to…
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Calls
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Calls
Real-time voice or video communication between users on mobile devices or computers
450 questions
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2026-10-16T15:16:14.5+00:00
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D. Sewell
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2026-10-16T15:22:52.97+00:00
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How to login in your laptop with microsoft account if already signed in through local account
Hi I am not able to sign in with my Microsoft credential in the settings > home > device security I am able to login to my microsoft account through browser to the microsoft portals, but when I am trying to login to the device security section in…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,540 questions
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2026-10-16T14:32:47.3666667+00:00
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Rashmi Singh
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2026-10-16T15:06:11.52+00:00
EmilyS726
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Independent Advisor
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How to get a QR code to scan for Authenticator App Verification
I got a new phone, and I am needing to get into my Authenticator app. The app keeps giving me a two digit code but will not give me a place to enter it. There is an option to scan a QR code but I do not know where to locate the QR code to scan.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
30,977 questions
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2026-10-16T14:21:09.88+00:00
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BUCUREL, CORA
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2026-10-16T14:21:24.8+00:00
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Titlu: Windows 11 — am pierdut drepturile de administrator
Pe calculatorul meu cu Windows 11, contul meu nu mai are drepturi de administrator. La solicitările UAC apare doar butonul „Nu”, fără posibilitatea de a introduce parola. Am încercat mai multe metode prin PowerShell și Command Prompt, precum și pornirea…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,540 questions
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2026-10-16T13:25:00.0533333+00:00
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OOSeven Zeo
0
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2026-10-16T13:25:10.7833333+00:00
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Blocked Account
hello. my account has been blocked how can I fix it. it is asking me to prove that I'm a human, "press and hold" that's not working also.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
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
15,843 questions
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2026-10-16T13:20:28.6133333+00:00
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Tonyann K Jones
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2026-10-16T13:20:44.45+00:00
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Child account stuck in an orphaned Microsoft Family group / Cannot leave
Hello, My child's account accidentally joined a phantom/other family group where the organizer is no longer accessible. Because of this, the account is stuck and cannot leave the current family group to join back into our primary group (showing an error…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
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
15,843 questions
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2026-10-16T12:27:18.1233333+00:00
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Ярослав Кіндрат
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2026-10-16T12:29:05+00:00
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How to fix windows installer problems
updates do not download completely for installatioj#n
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,553 questions
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2026-10-16T12:19:21.75+00:00
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peter pam
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2026-10-16T12:19:37.82+00:00
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Artifact Signing: Public Trust Organization identity validation "Failed" with no reason or email, French sole proprietorship
Hello, I created an Artifact Signing account (Basic SKU, North Europe, paid subscription) and submitted one Public Trust, Organization identity validation from France. It now shows "Failed" in the Identity validations blade. Organization type:…
Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
1,817 questions
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2026-10-16T12:14:22.1333333+00:00
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jimmy
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2026-10-16T12:14:41.2466667+00:00
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Retention period of prompts/completions stored for abuse monitoring (Azure OpenAI, GlobalStandard, Sweden Central)
Hello, We use Azure OpenAI (Foundry Models sold by Azure) in a resource located in Sweden Central, with GlobalStandard deployments of gpt-4.1-mini, gpt-5.4-mini and gpt-realtime-1.5 (RAI policy Microsoft.DefaultV2). We have not been approved for modified…
Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models
Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models
An Azure service that provides access to OpenAI’s GPT-3 models with enterprise capabilities.
4,918 questions
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2026-10-16T12:08:06.91+00:00
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Janne Vepsäläinen
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2026-10-16T12:09:16.91+00:00
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Office Online Viewer (view.officeapps.live.com) fails to open any PowerPoint file – "Service is temporarily unavailable
Since 16 October 2026, the Office Online Viewer has stopped rendering PowerPoint files that are embedded through the public embed URL: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=<URL-encoded public file URL> What we see The viewer…
Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | Other
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.
159 questions
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2026-10-16T11:45:40.5866667+00:00
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Konstantina Roumelioti
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2026-10-16T11:46:34.9+00:00
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issue of streak
my mobile streak was 4 and when i logged into otther phone my bing app (mobile) streak goes to 1 and my 4 days strak was not showing please recover my mobile app streak
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.
8,713 questions
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2026-10-16T11:05:32.6366667+00:00
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Muhammad ibaad
0
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2026-10-16T11:05:46.6866667+00:00
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How do I recover my stolen account?
I had an account of mine stolen a short while ago, and I tried everything in my power to get it back. I tried the sign-in helper, the recovery form, but every time I'd get a message saying that I did not provide enough information, which I cannot provide…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,540 questions
asked
2026-10-16T10:24:17.63+00:00
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Antonio Matta
0
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2026-10-16T10:29:26.94+00:00
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How to extract images and text from publisher files after its retirement
I can open my publisher files but I can't then do anything at all. The save as and export buttons don't work and I can't copy and paste anything at all from it. Pleas can someone help with this?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
1,136 questions
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2026-10-16T10:25:41.97+00:00
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Laura
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2026-10-16T10:26:00.1966667+00:00
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Azure ARC ESU's for SQL Server 2016
Hi All, I'm currently on Win Serv 2016 and SQL Server 2016. If i want ESU's via Azure Arc, do i need to license it traditionally first using the Year 1,2 and 3. Is it cheaper to license it via Azure Arc. I do not have Software assurance at the moment.…
Azure Arc
Azure Arc
A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.
648 questions
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2026-10-16T09:57:02.8133333+00:00
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Dinaish Govindarajoo
30
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2026-10-16T09:57:54.4433333+00:00
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Video Translation REST API: first iteration intermittently waits ~6 minutes in NotStarted, while Speech Studio on the same resource starts immediately
Hello, we use Azure AI Speech – Video Translation (REST API 2026-03-01) to dub audio and video files in our web application. Setup Speech resource in West Europe (S0) Two Azure App Services (Linux, B1, Always On enabled): an API and a background…
Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
An Azure service that integrates speech processing into apps and services.
2,327 questions
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2026-10-14T11:37:07.4033333+00:00
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Silvian Basno
0
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edited the question
2026-10-16T08:41:41.24+00:00
Silvian Basno
0
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1 answer
Guidance Required: VMware to Azure Local Migration Without VDDK
Hi Team, We are exploring options to migrate workloads from VMware to Azure Local using Azure Migrate without relying on VMware VDDK. Could you please advise on the available migration options in Azure Migrate and recommend a supported alternative…
Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
1,141 questions
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2026-10-16T07:29:27.91+00:00
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NathaSahuKedara-6153
80
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answered
2026-10-16T07:32:23+00:00
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Azure Managed DevOps Pool: Agent provisioning fails with UnableToDownloadWorkerCheckNetwork and no agents are created
I'm trying to use an Azure Managed DevOps Pool for Azure Pipelines, but agents never get provisioned. Environment Azure Managed DevOps Pool Ubuntu 24.04 image VM sizes tested: Standard_B2s and Standard_D2ads_v5 Regions tested: East US 2 and Central…
Azure DevOps
1,669 questions
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2026-10-16T05:54:28.0933333+00:00
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Navdeep Singh
0
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2026-10-16T05:56:04.35+00:00
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Unable to Activate Microsoft 365 Subscription and Access 100 GB Cloud Storage & Xbox Game Pass Benefits
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I purchased a new HP laptop two days ago. The laptop was advertised as including a 1-year Microsoft 365 subscription, 100 GB of cloud storage, and Xbox Game Pass benefits. However, I am facing the following issues: I have…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
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.
20,927 questions
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2026-10-16T03:56:17.88+00:00
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0
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2026-10-16T03:56:44.68+00:00
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