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can I upgrade a minecraft realms subscription to realms plus?

can I upgrade a minecraft realms subscription to realms plus?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-08-11T14:50:17.43+00:00
Gary Hachadorian 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T22:37:09.3366667+00:00
Christian York 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator Loop

I am not able to login to my account because I am caught in the apparent "authenticator loop" where Authenticator on my mobile device is asking for the code to login to authenticator that is on my mobile device. I can't get a code any other…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-02-20T21:07:25.1333333+00:00
JacJ Boczek 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T22:35:24.0866667+00:00
Muller Cronje 0 Reputation points
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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
answered 2026-10-06T22:35:14.2966667+00:00
Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to avoid "Request headers must contain only ASCII headers" in Microsoft chat

Hello Is it possible to navigate the web at Microsoft in such a manner that you get human support without having to chat to virtual assistant first? This virtual assistant only gives an error stating "Request headers must contain only ASCII…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-04T16:25:55.25+00:00
Øystein Eriksen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T22:33:09.5966667+00:00
Øystein Eriksen 0 Reputation points
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fix highlight and copy in Word

Problem: Word will not let me drag to highlight text for copying. I have tried all the online fixes and including re-installing Word about 5 times. I have used these helps which worked for a few minutes then…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T17:21:44.1966667+00:00
Saylor HomePC 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T22:30:44.3733333+00:00
Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/ no longer working. And now forcing me to use a LIVE website

I can no longer login to my webmail: https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/ It ceases to function. But for some reason I'm often forced into a LIVE version of checking my email. What it going on here?

Outlook | Web | Outlook on the web for business | Email
asked 2026-10-06T21:57:51.7166667+00:00
Scott Mosher 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T22:26:00.19+00:00
Jay1 Tran 1,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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on power icon message saying "there are currently no power options available"

When I click the Power icon there is just a message saying there are currently no power options available

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
asked 2026-10-06T21:37:32.7366667+00:00
Tim Brosnahan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T22:25:42.44+00:00
John DeV 170.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

SQL Database: Authentication Issue After Visual Studio Update — Ongoing Problem

Problem description I am experiencing an authentication problem with my Azure SQL Database after updating Visual Studio. The issue started immediately following the update on September 25, 2026, at 12:00 AM Pacific Time. My Visual Studio project can no…

Azure SQL Database
asked 2026-09-26T22:27:50.77+00:00
Dilip-3803 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T22:20:43.3966667+00:00
Dilip Kumar 0 Reputation points
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How many people are viewing my Word document?

Hello! I have a personal paid Microsoft 365 account, and I need to know how many people are visiting a Word document I created in my account. Even just the number of clicks on the link to the Word doc would be amazing! I'm seeing solutions for this…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T21:32:04.1233333+00:00
IFVCC Coordinator 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T22:14:42.7033333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 89,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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pop up ads

Hi, I am constantly getting pop up ads showing up on my screen and I can't seem to get rid of them. I am running windows 11 on a Lenovo laptop. The popup ads are showing up on the right side of my screen and they increase in showing up as time goes by,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-06T21:34:31.0866667+00:00
David Gohman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T22:09:48.5866667+00:00
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My account got hacked and stolen from me, and Microsoft support still hasn’t done anything about it.

I got my account stolen from me a month ago. I have contacted Microsoft support many many times trying to get my account back, and they have all told me to fill out the account recovery form. I have filled out that form nearly 20 times now and it has all…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-06T22:06:20.3866667+00:00
Matthew Kim 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T22:06:36.0666667+00:00

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TPM 2.0 Detected in BIOS but not in device manager

My SSD failed a couple months ago and was replaced with the same model, windows was reinstalled however not activated yet due to the cost being to steep. I cannot play some games since TPM is not detected on my device manager however, it is detected in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-06T21:29:18.0166667+00:00
Filip Przybysz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T21:56:51.2066667+00:00
Filip Przybysz 0 Reputation points
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Problem with account error

I was working on a report in school today and to open another one it was loading very slowly. I decided to shut down the app on my MacBook in hopes it would run more smoothly. When I got it back up and running I was no longer able to edit any of my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For education | MacOS
asked 2026-10-05T21:59:04.53+00:00
Madelynn M 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T21:56:19.13+00:00
Madelynn M 0 Reputation points
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cannot add email alias to microsoft account

keep getting account is in invalid format or account already exists. I created the account previously.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-06T21:22:59.2833333+00:00
Mike Koepke 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T21:56:01.8433333+00:00
EmilyS726 271K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I cannot install CS 4 Suite from my CD's

I have been trying for days, working with ChatGPS to install Adobe CS4 suite. It installs some programs but not all. I had to re install Windows about 3 days ago and it made me loose all my apps. I have reinstalled everything except CS4. I get error.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-03T18:23:28.91+00:00
Dianne Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T21:55:38.1766667+00:00
Dianne Thomas 0 Reputation points
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Teams randomly muting whilst using device inbuilt speakers

Some of our colleagues are experiencing issues with Teams randomly muting during Teams meetings, when they user their built in speakers on their HP laptop: The themes seem to be: new Win11 (on 24H2 / HP Elitebook laptop using built in Speakers…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Audio and video
asked 2026-01-08T14:52:09.77+00:00
Mari, Anthony 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T21:52:12.1+00:00
Levi Cornwell 255 Reputation points
2 answers

Convert XLX to XLXS in Sharepoint Folder automatically

Hi there, I have been looking for Flow solutions that aren't paid but can't find one. I have found some tips on Powershell for converting XLS to XLSX but that is all for local directories. I wanted to have a process run automatically when a folder is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Windows
asked 2021-06-30T00:39:26.253+00:00
Mark Crocker 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-10-06T21:52:06.4133333+00:00
Fletcher Milestone 0 Reputation points
2 answers

When creating an event in teams - I am unable to enable 'Teams Meeting' successfully

I can successfully create an event as long as I do not enable 'Team Meeting' option - once I enable the option - if I attempt to send I receive the message 'We couldn't make this a Teams Meeting Something went wrong and we couldn't create a Teams…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Schedule meetings
asked 2026-10-06T18:45:25.2666667+00:00
Claire 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T21:51:27.1033333+00:00
Levi Cornwell 255 Reputation points
2 answers

I need to recover a permanently deleted email.

I accidentally deleted an email and I cannot recover it because it does not show up in the recently deleted email folder. Is there another way to recover that email?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-10-05T13:46:17.28+00:00
Harlan, James 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T21:51:14.9166667+00:00
Hani-Ng 2,070 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i KEEP ON GETTING SOMETHING WENT WRONG AND CAN'T USE PIN. i CHANGE THE PIN AND THE SMAE THJING HAPPENS OVER AND OVERE

fOLR SEVERAL WEEKS i REPEATEDLY GET SOMETHING WENT WRONG MASSAGE WHEN USING MY ENTRY PIN AND HAVE TO GET A ODE OR CHANGE THE PPIN. IT IS DRIVING ME NUTS. I NEED A SIMPLE WAYTO GET IN AS THIS IS MY HOME COMPUTER AND THERE ARE NO OTHERS USING IT.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-06T21:44:29.7433333+00:00
Calvin Potter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T21:50:32.4033333+00:00
Dio Xavier 296.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator