1,316,285 questions

Sort by: Updated
1 answer

Default. weird account

there is a weird account called Default. please help

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-11-05T22:55:12.57+00:00
Oscar Wood 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:40:38.2033333+00:00
Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 16,870 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

how can I activate windows XP

Hi, I have a Windows XP pc which I use to play my older games and programmes. Unfortunately things started to go wrong so I reformatted the hard drive. The number of the Windows disc is <Product key removed>. I now need to activate the copy of…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
asked 2025-09-07T14:44:47.59+00:00
Robert Devine 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:37:00.8166667+00:00
p5browne 0 Reputation points
2 answers

In CIJ, What is the difference in an event, from canceling or deleting an event registration.

In CIJ, In event planning, under the specific event, when you go to "registration and attendance" there are options to either Cancel a registration or Delete a registration. What is the difference between functions? Our team has been struggling…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Development | Other
asked 2026-11-05T20:51:48.16+00:00
Alena Maisel 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-05T23:35:16.41+00:00
Austin-H 8,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Azure OpenAI GPT-5.6: cached prefix is evicted after ~5-8 minutes instead of the documented 30-minute minimum

Scenario We run GPT-5.6 deployments on a Standard pay-as-you-go Azure OpenAI resource in Sweden Central and rely on prompt caching to keep input cost down for long, stable system prompts. The documentation states for GPT-5.6: prompt_cache_options.ttl…

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.

5,120 questions
asked 2026-08-28T11:36:52.51+00:00
Arndt, Patrick 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:34:51.48+00:00
paolo marabini 0 Reputation points
2 answers

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 2026-11-05T23:34:19.1366667+00:00
Manoel Barros 23,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Realtek Audio Problem

Motherboard: MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 OS: Windows 11 My onboard audio suddenly stopped working after booting up. This happened once a few days ago, and restarting the PC fixed it somehow. However, it happened again today, and restarting no longer resolves…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-05T09:35:13.3566667+00:00
Jun 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:33:05.28+00:00
Emma1-N 14,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Windows non si aggiorna più build: Windows 11 Pro 26H2 26200.9711

Ho provare a fare l'aggiornamento alla 26220.9739 ma da l'errore: 0xc1900204. La reinstallazione per risolvere i problemi di widnows update e mi da sempre l'errore: 0xc1900204. Dopo di ciò sono andato più affondo su regedit. Ma ci sono dei dati…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Repair and recovery
asked 2026-10-18T17:28:25.2+00:00
Mattia Spano 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T23:32:16.77+00:00
Mattia Spano 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Lost Copilot speaking with function

Used to speak with copilot, now microphone function missing. Noobv reason, all permissisons are set right. Has it been removed with the miko face??? I'm on a good chromebook. Help!

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-10-31T14:28:02.3933333+00:00
D S 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T23:30:09.0233333+00:00
D S 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Verification code not working

I am trying to add a family member to my microsoft account for my child but the verification code sent to the email address is not working. I have entered the code correctly several times. I have tried doing the process twice and it just doesn't accept…

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

332 questions
asked 2026-11-01T06:33:20.97+00:00
Bert K 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T23:28:13.5533333+00:00
MartMcd 2,670 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
8 answers

Windows 11 laptop randomly freezes completely

My laptop has been experiencing random, complete system freezes. I’m looking for help identifying the cause and fixing the issue before resorting to a clean Windows reinstall. Laptop: GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH, Windows 11, Version 26H2OS build:…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-28T19:19:34.0833333+00:00
AndRei 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T23:28:03.0466667+00:00
Davin 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Title: Windows 11 25H2 blocks Korg USB audio driver — documented CiTool workaround fails with 0x80070005

I'm experiencing an issue with Microsoft's new Windows Driver Policy that has rendered my previously functioning Korg USB DAC/headphone amplifier unusable. System details: Windows 11 25H2, OS Build 26200.9711 July 2026 cumulative update and subsequent…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-05T10:00:32.79+00:00
Mason 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T23:26:55.7933333+00:00
Mason 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to get File History backup to work with my USB device

I can't get the Windows File History backup (part of the Control Panel) to work with my USB disk drive. I can't "Turn on" file history. There's quite a lot of background to this, but I don't know what information may be relevant and what isn't.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-11-05T11:24:55.2933333+00:00
BT 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:26:22.0066667+00:00
Emma1-N 14,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Sole global admin locked out of tenant pantrix.co.za, need admin account recovery

Hi, I'm the only global admin of the Microsoft 365 tenant for pantrix.co.za, and my admin account is [[Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed]@pantrix.co.za]. I've lost access to my MFA methods. The account was signed out of my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-05T05:21:18.7+00:00
Kobus Tubb 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-05T23:25:58.63+00:00
Kai-Ex 2,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Office Scripts are no longer showing in Excel for the web

My Office Scripts are no longer showing in Excel for the web. I only see sample scripts. The script file is still in OneDrive under Documents/Office Scripts. The issue occurred without any changes on my part, and the feature worked previously (about a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-11-05T22:07:28.4233333+00:00
RV 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:20:56.58+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 90,550 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

how to fix error code:0xA00F4240<Unknown> (0.80004003)

how to fix error code:0xA00F4240<Unknown> (0.80004003) the camera is not working

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-05T15:25:07.9133333+00:00
Swetha K Ganesh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:20:56.1433333+00:00
Emma1-N 14,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

How to fix Login Issue for Microsoft apps - specifically Outlook

I receive the following error: {"SessionId":"0a17e973-44b8-ab40-96a0-bf7db4854449","Timestamp":1793909398839,"Error":"INVALIDCREDENTIALS CANCEL"}

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-05T20:28:44.7933333+00:00
Rebecca Gengler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:20:52.7433333+00:00
Manoel Barros 23,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

No Print Docs in Print Queue Blue

NEW ISSUE my Desk Top cannot send any information to my computer due to the security that has been set up. Nothing will ever appear in the print queue. Printer active on Devises. Bluetooth activated on Printer and Desktop HPJet Pro 9125e…

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-05T23:16:22.12+00:00
COLLEEN OLSON 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:17:18.4433333+00:00

AI answer

2 answers

removed from blocked sending list

my email was hacked and 300 + emails were sent out i have changed password and logged back in but now all me sent emails are being blocked

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-05T22:36:32.7766667+00:00
Mike Sitek 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:15:58.6666667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 90,550 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Urgent, Uni assessment due yesterday could not submit due to microsoft and cannot get in contact with anyone.

Hello. I had an assignment due yesterday i could not and still cannot submit due to my outlook storage subscription being missed. I've tried to pay but i get this code every time:  Sorry, something went wrong Something happened on our end. Waiting a bit…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-11-05T23:14:33.8033333+00:00
Maddy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T23:15:51.1166667+00:00

AI answer

2 answers

all help prompts have been unsuccessful

is there a way that you can contact someone from Microsoft customer services as all help prompts have been unsuccessful

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2025-12-16T11:27:00.54+00:00
Anonymous
commented 2026-11-05T23:15:09.54+00:00
Greg Shelden 0 Reputation points