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PVR Gift Card not showing in Microsoft Rewards India

Hello, I am based in India and usually redeem the ₹500 PVR Cinemas gift card from Microsoft Rewards. Recently, I noticed that the PVR gift card option is no longer visible in the Rewards catalog. I have collected points with a lot of effort over many…

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.

8,682 questions
asked 2026-08-03T12:11:36.25+00:00
Anuparnit Rohini 35 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T05:05:15.7733333+00:00
Dev 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Sentinel: Data Lake Onboarding Not Offered in Tenant — No UI or Resources Appearing

Problem description I am trying to onboard the Microsoft Sentinel data lake for my tenant, but I am not seeing the onboarding options or UI in the Microsoft Defender portal. Instead, only SIEM workspaces and UEBA are visible, and no data lake tab or…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
asked 2026-11-07T03:34:37.0233333+00:00
David-6228 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T05:02:19.31+00:00
Grant Totinov 80 Reputation points
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Win11: srudb.dat keeps growing very large even after deleting it multiple times, why?

As far as i can tell, the diagnostic policy service is responsible, but i dont understand why it is writing so much to that file. Ive been trying to troubleshoot with chatgpt since nobody ive asked seems to have any idea, but i get the feeling the AI…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-11-03T15:29:47.95+00:00
Question 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T05:01:04.14+00:00
Emma1-N 14,905 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I could not active my word

I tried a lot of times, but I could not active my word

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-07T04:52:26.6433333+00:00
Xuan Zhu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:57:58.35+00:00
ChristopherC-2688 0 Reputation points
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Unable to Create Microsoft Account on iPhone 6s Plus – Verification Error

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am experiencing an issue when trying to create a new Microsoft account on my iPhone 6s Plus running iOS 15.8.8. Here are the details of the issue: Device: iPhone 6s Plus Operating System: iOS 15.8.8 Browsers tested:…

Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | iOS
asked 2026-11-06T09:44:22.99+00:00
Tien Tran 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T04:48:16.1+00:00
Tien Tran 0 Reputation points
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¿Cómo ingresar a mi cuenta con el Código de Microsoft Autenticathor?

Necesito entrar a la cuenta de mi universidad, pero para iniciar sesión me pide ingresar un código de verificación de la aplicación de Microsoft Autenticathor, al entrar, la aplicación me pide iniciar sesión y luego envía un código a la misma aplicación…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For education | Other
asked 2026-11-07T03:31:40.2233333+00:00
Jose Eduardo Rivera Togra 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:45:16+00:00
Ana Le 2,965 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to set password for shared mailbox?

How do I, as administrator, set the password for a shared mailbox via Windows to enable iOS and Android users to login from mobile devices?

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For business
asked 2026-11-06T00:50:14.7666667+00:00
Ronnetta Rivera 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T04:43:35.3966667+00:00
Ronnetta Rivera 0 Reputation points
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Battery of laptop suddenly not charging

I have a Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 of 2025 vintage. It has worked perfectly until now. The battery status shows 0 charge and indicates charging is happening, however the charge status does not change after many hours of apparent charging. Consequently it…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
asked 2026-11-07T04:09:41.7133333+00:00
Kevin Durkan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T04:42:20.3266667+00:00
EmilyS726 278.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to prevent spam email from reaching Junk folder while not blocking legitimate email

Many of my Junk folder emails have "no sender address". Have I chosen the correct rules options to have all the spam no sender address permanently deleted and avoid having any legitimate emails permanetly deleted by add the exception…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-06T18:17:09.47+00:00
JayH 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:41:21.1533333+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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550 5.7.1 Message rejected: Message lacks SPF/DKIM/DMARC Auth Records

About 50% of my clients that have emailed me since yesterday are getting the message 550 5.7.1 Message rejected: Message lacks SPF/DKIM/DMARC Auth Records (AS9031519) [TY2PEPF0000AB8A.apcprd03.prod.outlook.com 2026-11-06T19:53:27.630Z…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-06T20:04:19.21+00:00
jlccleo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T04:39:51.99+00:00
EmilyS726 278.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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accessing STOCKHIISTORY data in Excel

I am using Excel in Windows on a desktop computer. My internet connection is working. I insert the following syntax =STOCKHISTORY("MSFT",DATE(2026,11,5),DATE(2026,16,6)). I get an error message #BLOCKED!

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-06T18:14:51.9366667+00:00
robert dunbar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:36:39+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My account has been accessed and the email has been changed and i dont have access anymore.

But i have proof of this happening and they have taken my account but i have a minecraft java edition order email to show proof of me purchasing it so if i can be able to get java back because i got hacked that would be really good Thank you,

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-11-06T20:39:40.79+00:00
Camil El Khabbaz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:35:21.3933333+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,015 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Issues importing .pst files from Old Outlook into new M365 Outlook

I have searched the web over and over and this is driving me mad. I have been using M365 for a while and have a windows 10 laptop with Outlook. 3 years ago I imported my offline emails via a .pst file import with no issues. Now, my wife has purchased a…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-03T19:19:31.46+00:00
James 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T04:33:29.26+00:00
Emma1-N 14,905 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Teams and Outlook Calendars not synching

Using Mac MS365 personal subscription. I make meetings in Teams and they show on the Teams calendar adn Outlook web, but are not synching to my Mac Outlook calendar. Signed into Teams and Outlook with same account Outlook is showing all calenders I…

Outlook | MacOS | New Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-11-03T23:43:55.7466667+00:00
Forsythia Strategy Group LLC 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T04:31:39.8333333+00:00
Emma1-N 14,905 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I set up Teams for personal use

I do I set up the use of teams for personal use. it's telling me i have to create a teams account to enable meeting funtions

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2026-11-06T22:55:02.79+00:00
Joseph Bomba 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:31:10.3033333+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,015 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

outlook 2016 issue

Need to reinstall outlook 2016. Outlook 2016 was stuck in "working Offline" Went to best buy they reinstalled outlook but now i can't access my account

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-06T17:42:23.9533333+00:00
Chris Rice 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:30:17.44+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Bing star bonus

Hello, I have a question regarding the Bing Star Bonus. I don’t have a phone, so I usually search Bing on my computer. I want to reach the 2,100-point milestone, but I’m concerned that my points won’t increase if I only search from my computer, or will…

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.

8,682 questions
asked 2026-11-07T03:39:30.59+00:00
Salty 65 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:29:16.92+00:00
Paulo GM 73,960 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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BitLocker and FIPS 140-3?

Which currently supported Windows 11 release provides BitLocker encryption using FIPS 140-3 validated modules while continuing to receive regular security updates?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-11-07T02:18:01.4066667+00:00
J 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:28:40.2733333+00:00
Marcin Policht 112.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I want to remove family safety from my PC

I am unable to update my PC antivirus software as i get the "microsoft family safety" webpage open saying i need to ask permission. When i click on that link it says a fault. I have gone to the family settings page but am unable to delete it or…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
asked 2026-06-18T19:04:26.53+00:00
Mark Lucas 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T04:28:08.71+00:00
Tophernugget 0 Reputation points
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You tube videos will not play in edge

I have set up a new pc and now you tube videos refuse to play and I cant access account information from RHS profile pic.

Microsoft Edge | Audio and video playback | Windows 11
asked 2026-11-06T11:32:47.4566667+00:00
Andrew Boschier 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T04:24:58.5633333+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator