Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
How do I check for updates to SSMS
I was instructed my our IT person to update SQL Server or SSMS by opening SSMS > Help > Check for Updates. But I can't find the "Check for Updates" prompt. Do I have to sign into SSMS in order to see the "Check for Updates"?
SQL Server | Other
Windows Error ID 2042
After the latest windows monthly update from November 10th on every boot I get 2 of these errors. In the details it says this "Config Read Failed Config: 18 Error: Access is denied." This only started after the newest update. I didn't…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
How to fix non-sequential heading numbers in a document
Trying to put headers in a document and Word doesn't seem to have the old indicators for reverting back to 1 or continuing the preceding numbers. How can you fix documents without that? Screws things up royally. Doesn't work in MacOS Word or Google Docx
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
i am unable to connect data from website in power bi desktop
Details: "Web.Contents failed to get contents from 'https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/data-analytics.asp' (402): Payment Required"
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data
2026-11 Security Update (KB5132061) (26300.9974) - Install error - 0x800f0993
This update will not complete. Restarted my computer several times with no joy. Any ideas?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
Unable to log in to email account due to sms issue at your end.
I have a couple of outlook accounts. This one I am using I can log in to my email just fine. However because I have not used the other for a while I cannot log in. I went through all the steps first tried the password which wanted to send an sms code. I…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
The Print Preview in Edge is showing a big white box
I'm using Windows 11 and I am completely updated. I use HP Officejet Pro 9025e and this is also updated. The Print Preview in Edge is showing a big white box and the page I want to print isn't aligned properly. This makes it impossible to be able to…
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
Phone Link: Missing notifications on the taskbar icon
I have noticed that Phone Link shows no notifications on the task bar icon, when notifications are present in Phone Link on my PC. Phone Link is configured to start when I sign into Windows. When I open Phone Link the new messages are present, and first…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
Unable to Delete Local Onedrive files after uninstalling onedrive
I am using MacOS 27.2.1. I had a OneDrive account with my employer. I am no longer with that employer, and would like to recover the disk space being used by local copies of OneDrive files (170GB). I unlinked the account and deleted the OneDrive…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | MacOS
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
How teams create deep links to apps
As shown in the title, how does teams create deep links to applications? I want to quickly access the apps that our organization frequently uses in teams by creating shortcuts on the desktop. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
Additional features, settings, or issues not covered by specific Microsoft Teams categories
Where to find the certification i have given for GH-300 GitHub Copilot
Where to find the certification i have given for GH-300 GitHub Copilot
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
Unable to complete Azure for Students verification (Dead loop: No subscription to open Azure ticket) - Request Moderator Escalation
Hello Microsoft Support & Community Team, I am experiencing an issue while applying for the Azure for Students offer. The automated verification repeatedly fails with the following generic error message: "Unable to complete Azure for Students…
Azure | Azure Training
Training: Instruction to develop new skills.
Desktop/Taskbar refreshing
Hi after installing the latest windows update (Windows 10), and logging on, my desktop and taskbar keep refreshing every 20/30 seconds or so and making the computer unusable. I have been told it is a problem with Windows Explorer. Can you help?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
How to sort topics in a table of contents
Are you able to sort the various topics that are listed in a Word table of contents which you have generated from your document titles?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
I’m locked out of my Microsoft 365 Business Admin Centre and Authenticator and noone is helping me!!
I’m locked out of my Microsoft 365 Business Admin Centre. Authenticator is the only verification option and I can’t approve the request as that appears blocked and keeps looping me back I’ve opened two support cases, but I haven’t received a callback and…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Idle GPUs for AI Training
Could you please let me know if this is true? https://insider-gaming.com/microsoft-ai-use-your-gpu/ best regards
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
Excel not opening in Microsoft Office Professional 2007.
Excel will open, but only after several tries or waiting a long period for it to open. I uninstalled and reinstalled my M.O.P. 2007 from my CD and Excel was opening fine after a clean install. Several days later the Excel was having problems opening…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
Which fonts are the most eco friendly?
I am looking to use the most environmentally friendly font currently available in word. Please give me a list of the top 5
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
Microsoft Rewards Account Still Suspended Despite Multiple Support Tickets and Resolution Emails
Title: Microsoft Rewards Still Suspended Even After Support Said the Issue Was Resolved Hi, I'm looking for some advice because I've been trying to resolve this issue since October 31, 2026. My Microsoft account works perfectly fine, and I can access all…
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.