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White pill shaped block above start menu

Hello, i recently have had this white pill shaped block start appearing on my main monitor, i have two monitors and it only appears on the main monitor. it vanishes when my mouse isnt going near the start button. I would like to make it go away and ive…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-05T07:41:49.9466667+00:00
Onepieces 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:34:07.4366667+00:00
Emma1-N 13,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Upgrading the VPN gateway from VPNGw1 to VPNGw1AZ

現在、Microsoft Azureで使用しているVPNゲートウェイのSKUはVPNGw1でありサポートが終了されました。当該VPNゲートウェイのSKUをVPNGw1AZに手動で更新を行おうとしたところ、「仮想ネットワーク ゲートウェイは、移行プロセス中です。ゲートウェイに変更を加えることはできません。」と表示され更新する事ができません。 1.自動的にVPNGw1AZに更新されるのでしょうか。 2.手動で更新が必要な場合は更新方法が知りたいです。 よろしくお願いします。

Azure VPN Gateway
Azure VPN Gateway

An Azure service that enables the connection of on-premises networks to Azure through site-to-site virtual private networks.

2,187 questions
asked 2026-10-02T03:01:12.08+00:00
commented 2026-10-06T02:33:54.34+00:00
SHOUMIK CHAKRAVARTY 1,150 Reputation points
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Seeing "Upgrade your plan" in Office on one off license

After an update of my Office Home 2024 product, I'm seeing a persistent "Upgrade your plan" button at the top (close to the minimize, close button) which I cannot seem to get away. Is there a way to get rid of this as I'm a paying customer and…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-18T18:07:00.2366667+00:00
13mand 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:32:41.9733333+00:00
seckin puyan 0 Reputation points
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Sent Items Gone From Before 20 July 2026

I have lost all Sent emails from one Hotmail account from before 20/07/26. I have checked 2 other Hotmail accounts and the problem is not there, all my Sent items are present. I have checked Rules, checked outlook.com and the phone app but all are the…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-10-05T10:51:26.2133333+00:00
Lance Manley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:31:39.7+00:00
Chloe-V 13,460 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Supported invocation-local zero-child and temporary-file behavior for MSVC14.50.35717 Hostx64/x64 cl.exe

We need to qualify a synthetic compile-only ABI diagnostic using the unchanged MSVC14.50.35717 Hostx64/x64 cl.exe binary (682576 bytes; SHA256 ED1A6206C8179ED6826187B63306CB9CC421DE6507E14166864556851BC2820D) and its pinned SDK/dependencies. A prior…

Developer technologies | C++
Developer technologies | C++

A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.

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asked 2026-09-30T16:47:20.55+00:00
Artush Vardanyan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T02:31:25.9766667+00:00
Brian Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 165 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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copilot Authentication required error

I'm unable to unlock Copilot, Microsoft 365 personal account MacOS. Authentication required will not work

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-10-05T19:56:48.35+00:00
David Wish 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:30:25.4566667+00:00
Emma1-N 13,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Keyword Policy Restriction and Allowlist Issue in Microsoft Advertising

I am experiencing an issue with a specific keyword in Microsoft Advertising. Under the keyword's Delivery section, the following warning appears: “The keyword, in the context of this account, is not permitted to serve ads for some search queries because…

Microsoft Advertising | Manage ads | Editorial policy guidance
asked 2026-10-06T02:29:26.09+00:00
Lucas Santos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:29:45.42+00:00

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Not receiving emails from company domain, but not listed in "blocked senders" - how do I resolve

Hi, I am not receiving emails from Sky as their customer. I have checked and the email response is triggered in their end, but I am not receiving the emails. I have checked "Blocked Senders" and any domain from sky is not listed. And I cannot…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-10-05T13:28:51.73+00:00
Áine Leacy 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-06T02:28:34.4566667+00:00
Xavier-D 13,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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we are unable to start our POC VM which our customers using , this is due to the unavailablity of the quota , But we have enought quota , also I have purchased the reservation , But still I am unable to start the VM Could you please quickly help us to re

we are unable to start our POC VM which our customers using , this is due to the unavailablity of the quota , But we have enought quota , also I have purchased the reservation , But still I am unable to start the VM  Could you please quickly help us to…

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines

An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.

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asked 2026-10-05T08:07:32.1366667+00:00
Gururaj Karthik 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:27:14.6933333+00:00
Krishnan Ramanathan 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Windows PIN Error and Unable to Access BIOS or Boot Menu. Please HELP

I’m having a Windows login and boot problem with my CyberPowerPC desktop with a GeForce graphics card, and the computer has been stuck in this state for over 3 months. The problem started when Windows showed the message “Something happened and your PIN…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-06T01:00:10.3633333+00:00
GodIsKing 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T02:18:55.5733333+00:00
GodIsKing 0 Reputation points
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My Copilot service has been suspended in error.

Hi. I just upgraded my subscription and wanted to learn more about my expanded copilot benefits and its capabilities. In doing so, I wanted to create some images/ or a short video about Sikh Gurus. I am a practicing Sikh, hence I was naturally inclined…

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | App
asked 2026-04-07T14:53:29.9666667+00:00
Navdeep Singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:17:21.13+00:00
lavett boger 0 Reputation points
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Not able to install VS 2026 profession in my machine.

Not able to install the VS 2026 professional. Getting below error message. The logs Something went wrong with the install. You can troubleshoot the package failures by: 1. Search for solutions using the search URL below for each package failure 2.…

Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Setup
asked 2026-09-29T10:38:44.73+00:00
Pandaraboina, Rajesh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T02:17:11.73+00:00
Brian Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 165 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Account Recovery not working

Hello, does Microsoft still do account recovery? I have tried to recover an account for 3 weeks now but have not received any “we reviewed your request” emails. It is also impossible to speak with a human being without going through multiple menus

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-06-16T14:56:18.9266667+00:00
Ryan S 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T02:16:26.6166667+00:00
Les Mosley 0 Reputation points
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email alias assigned to the wrong hotmail account, then deleted

I accidentally assigned an email alias (@outlook.com) to the wrong hotmail account. I deleted it thinking I could just reassign it to the correct email account but apparently delete means kill it forever, not just delete it from this account :-( I…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-06T01:14:04.0733333+00:00
Sheena Downey 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T02:15:46.69+00:00
Estrella721 46,540 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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phonelink no longer working properly on PC

My phonelink used to work just fine up until a week ago and for no reason stopped working properly. Nothing changed, and I didn't change any settings on my phone or PC. When I open apps on my PC using phonelink such as a baby cam -- I can no longer click…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-10-06T02:11:52.2566667+00:00
Jenny 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:12:13.1266667+00:00

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Code Integrity (Memory Integrity/HVCI) blocks an MSIX app's own bundled DLL (vk_swiftshader.dll) - permanent fix beyond reinstalling?

On a machine with Memory Integrity (HVCI) enabled, I've seen Code Integrity reject an MSIX-packaged app's own bundled DLL (vk_swiftshader.dll, a software renderer shipped inside the app itself) at launch - the Code Integrity operational log shows Event…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Other
asked 2026-10-05T16:12:50.1933333+00:00
Sid Hridoy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:10:21.25+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,575 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Subject: Request for Refund Due to Duplicate Microsoft 365 Charges

Hello, I was charged for Microsoft 365 on August 19, 2026 and again on October 5, 2026. I believe one of these charges may be a duplicate or incorrect billing charge. Additionally, despite being charged, I am still unable to access my Microsoft 365…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-10-05T20:42:10.8+00:00
jennifer spangler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:10:05.3066667+00:00
Norah-L 11,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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i was to be billed every 30 days not for a year

i was to be billed every 30 days and you billed me for a year

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-10-06T01:34:34.1166667+00:00
William Parkinson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:09:07.9066667+00:00
EmilyS726 270.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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[Moderatör Notu: Kişisel Bilgiler Kaldırıldı]@hotmail.com

Merhaba , [Moderatör Notu: Kişisel Bilgiler Kaldırıldı]@hotmail.com adresimi aktif olarak kullanmaktayim . Almanya konsoloslugundan önemli bir mail gelecek ve ben mail adresine giremiyorum . daha önce kullandigim telefon hattim degisti . [Moderatör…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-05T18:41:13.2833333+00:00
cagatay guzel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T02:06:33.8066667+00:00
Chloe-V 13,460 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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MS Word - The margins set for the templates are being ignored

I've been using Word 365 "Windows 11 Home" templates for many years - 0.5 inch on top / bottom and 1 inch on both sides. Now the 0.5 inch on top has been set to 0 inches. I disabled Copilot to no avail. How do I get back to normal? BTW I've…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-05T22:22:12.4566667+00:00
bhs67 96 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-06T02:00:02.5466667+00:00
Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 437.8K Reputation points