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Add phone number as a sign in option

I would like to add a phone number to my Microsoft (Hotmail) account for security and account recovery purposes. I previously had a phone number on my account, but it stopped working for receiving verification codes. When I try to add a phone number now,…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-05T21:25:49.06+00:00
Hadool s 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:26:34.52+00:00

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Fraudulent charge attempts from microsoft

Microsoft keeps trying to charge my credit card for an account that isn't mine? How do I find out who it is and how to stop it?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-11-05T21:25:02.3033333+00:00
Susan Garcia 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:25:34.3566667+00:00

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My logi keyboard and mouse are not recognised by my laptop, how do I fix that

My logi keyboard and mouse are not recognised by my laptop - how do I fix that

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-05T21:09:07.7066667+00:00
GrahamMcKerracher-0434 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-05T21:21:15.7666667+00:00
Clover-L 110 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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onedrive syn up

Onedrive used to sync without me having to pay much attention. Now I get the message every few minutes that it is paused and I need to "click" the message to resume the sync/backup. Why the change? Which setting do I need to reset? Is this a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-05T20:02:44.0866667+00:00
Sarah L 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:18:26.4333333+00:00
EmilyS726 277.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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User Outlook .OST file

I have a user's Outlook OST file that exceeds the size limit almost every day, causing Outlook to either fail to open the file or report that it is currently in use. Having to repeatedly recreate the OST file is becoming a frustrating and time-consuming…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-05T21:16:31.5633333+00:00
James Sigmon 35 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:18:08.7533333+00:00
James Sigmon 35 Reputation points
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Lock photo box

I have a premade Word document with text boxes that get photographs put into them from inspections. I am trying to set the text / photo box, so the picture automatically resizes to the box rather than having to use the "corner tab" on the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-04T20:10:07.4166667+00:00
Keith Woodcock Intertek 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:15:36.2066667+00:00
Kai-L 21,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I need to delete all emails with a specific agency name. The agency changed their name.

In the address I type in the name [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed], it automatically attaches the old agency name/email address. So, for the 50 separate people I email at the agency, it can go to the old email address,…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-11-04T17:46:29.3966667+00:00
Christine Edwards 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:15:18.76+00:00
Kai-L 21,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Word Web App fails to open specific files for one user only, but works for other users and Desktop App

Hello, We are encountering a strange issue where a specific user cannot open certain Word files online via shared email links using the Word Web Application. Here are the key facts regarding the environment and behavior: File Status: The files are…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-04T16:32:46.36+00:00
Sandeep Boudh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:14:54.7233333+00:00
Kai-L 21,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Recurring meeting on 8th of each month except when falls on a weekend

I would like to send one meeting invite to schedule a recurring meeting for the 8th of every month except when it falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Then it should be scheduled on the next Monday? Is this possible?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-11-05T20:00:38.47+00:00
Stacy Wolfe 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:14:52.0633333+00:00
Deogratias 85 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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where can i input my info so i can be scheduled for exam

im trying to be scheduled for a microsoft azure 104 exam and cannot be found in the scheduling system. where can i find the area to update my profile to be found

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-11-05T20:02:05.1866667+00:00
Julianna Aguero 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-05T21:13:56.35+00:00
Gérard Oomens 133.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How To Fix External Hard Drive that stopped to show in the computer it looks like file are lost?

I have a Sony 1TB HDD portable storage external hard drive model # PSZ-HC1T it was plugged into the USB port in my newly HP laptop it was working and showing all files either in this pc folder and also at the left of the taskbar when you click to reject.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-11-05T21:11:09.42+00:00
MOIEE FRMAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:12:03.3466667+00:00

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I plug in an external hardrive but my laptop no longer recognizes it and I can't obtain any info from it. How do I reconnect the drive. It is receiving power

My laptop no longer recognizes my external hard drive. How do I fix this so I can recover saved files on it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-05T20:36:14.6466667+00:00
Mark Gventer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:11:20.01+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to access Credentials Support with "personal" Microsoft account for legal name change

Hello, my Microsoft Learn profile requires additional review to update my legal name for an upcoming certification exam. The Credentials Support link redirects me to Microsoft Engage, where I cannot submit a request because I only have a…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-11-05T16:47:18.5633333+00:00
DAVE KUC 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:08:28.2866667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 133.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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OneDrive not working on Surface Pro9 Win 11

I have three Surface Pro 9 devices and cannot get OneDrive to work on any of them. OneDrive works fine on a Pro 8 and a Dell laptop using the same basic build processes. I get The information shown below in Event Viewer: Log Name: …

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-03T14:19:22.6233333+00:00
Peter Vallance 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:07:43.7066667+00:00
Édio 0 Reputation points
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External monitor not working

My external monitor works for a day or two only. What can I do for the monitor to work?? I have tried several settings but still no luck!

Surface
Surface

The Surface family includes Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, and other Surface products. Surface is designed to help organizations, students, and consumers be more productive.

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asked 2026-11-05T21:06:53.99+00:00
Mario Bonati 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:07:37.6533333+00:00

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Cannot open any microsoft file on my laptop

Cannot open any microsoft files whether on desktop or in file explorer

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-11-05T20:28:34.5566667+00:00
Greg Spain 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:02:47.6333333+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error 715-123420 on Microsoft for Startups subscription — RTFP unblock request for Azure AI Foundry

Hello Microsoft Team, We are a Microsoft for Startups company unable to deploy GPT-6 models on our Azure AI Foundry resource. Every new deployment fails immediately with HTTP 400 error 715-123420 ("Our system has detected this request as unusual…

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.

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asked 2026-11-05T19:19:26.02+00:00
Paul Marc 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:02:14.0266667+00:00
Ganesh Gurram 7,650 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Maxed out Polls

Hi! I have been using Polls for years, and it has recently been telling me I can no longer create new polls because I have created the maximum number of polls, however I do not have access to old chats in which I can delete my polls. Is there a way I can…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for education | Settings | Other
asked 2026-11-04T21:44:04.34+00:00
Laura Nelson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-05T21:01:40.4866667+00:00
Lin V 1,965 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error Running Microsoft Word

I downloaded the microsoft office suite on a new computer today and when I open it, I get an error reading "Something is preventing Word from running correctly." There is a "resolve" button, but nothing happens when I push it. I also…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-05T21:00:59.3133333+00:00
Kristin Campbell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T21:01:17.8633333+00:00

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gamepass fail

tried to redeem free trial of xbox gamepass and it failed then disappeared

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-11-05T20:59:22.1+00:00
Bo T 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T20:59:39.9366667+00:00

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