35,516 questions
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What is Enhanced Storage Device-unlock?
After inserting a portable usb drive the following option showed up in the choices: Enhanced Storage Device Unlock Using Enhanced Storage Device Authentication.... Why did this just appear and should I even be concerned with it? Is it some kind of…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
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2013-12-14T13:51:25+00:00
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Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:27:25.35+00:00
Anonymous
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Redeem microsoft reward without phone number
I need to redeem an Microsoft reward without phone number
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
8,711 questions
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2026-08-08T02:35:13.4933333+00:00
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Elissa Knight
20
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commented
2026-11-13T04:26:59.7266667+00:00
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Warrior cats fan :D
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Why are users not able to login to restored DB after the backup is restored to another SQL server?
I have restored a sql database in another server, but existing users are not able to access the newly restored database. Please advise.
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,842 questions
asked
2021-03-27T01:56:41.99+00:00
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Lawrence080-MSFT
26
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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2026-11-13T04:26:37.34+00:00
Lawrence080-MSFT
26
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer
IoT Hub MQTT Paho issues
Hi, I am wondering how to programatically generate SAS token in Python? I tried couple of things from the web, but none worked. Second thing is: when I try to connect multiple MQTT clients to the same device, I kept getting disconnect as soon as…
Azure IoT Hub
Azure IoT Hub
An Azure service that enables bidirectional communication between internet of things (IoT) devices and applications.
1,313 questions
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2021-03-25T12:59:47.557+00:00
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Nikola Radovanovic
11
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2026-11-13T04:26:31.74+00:00
Nikola Radovanovic
11
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1 answer
how to delete system folders in a ex-boot disk, now a slave in new computer
I buy a new computer. From the old one I pick the disk (with 2 partitions: BOOT and DOCS) and installed in the new, as a slave disk. Everything ok, my new computer recognize and give names Disk 1 (e.\ and f.) Now I want to delete the old system…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
35,516 questions
asked
2013-04-27T16:26:48+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:26:26.3033333+00:00
Anonymous
16 answers
Some attachments do not display on my Gmail emails
I've configured both a Live account and a gmail account on the Mail app of my surface. I get all of my Live emails and any attachments. I also get all of my emails in my Gmail account however, I do not get all of the associated attachments. In some…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications
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2013-01-18T21:10:07+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:26:13.7033333+00:00
Anonymous
14 answers
What are the POP3 settings to set up a live.co.uk account on outlook express?
I run "Outlook Express" on Windows XP SP3 & need the name of the Microsoft POP3 Mail server to enable me to install my "[email protected]" e-mail account. Original title : Name of the Microsoft POP3 Mail server to install my…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,380 questions
asked
2012-12-08T19:59:34+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:26:06.9866667+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
My computer won't sleep, the screen will go dark for a while but the fan still runs and keyboard lights stay on, then eventually it just dies
Mkay so pretty much like the title, when I try putting my computer to sleep the screen will turn off but the computer is still running. My computer is an HP pavilion dv6 that is just over 3 years old. It used to do this every once in awhile, but now it …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update
20,553 questions
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2013-01-19T22:07:17+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:26:03.38+00:00
Anonymous
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my email is the one chosen and win the the said amount of money? is this real or scam?
Sir/ Ma'am, i received an email stating that my email was randomly selected on computerized selection machine and win the said amount from YAHOO &WINDOWS LIVE prize money. This Lottery is approved by the South African/British Gaming Board and also…
Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
3,870 questions
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2012-07-19T04:52:21+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:25:41.86+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers
Unable to install Arena Software on my Windows 7 sp1 machine
I am having problem installing the Arena Software on my laptop running Windows 7 sp1, each time i try, i kept receiving error message: Installing Arena on Vista, SP2 or later is require. I also try to search and download SP2 for Windows 7 but it is…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,380 questions
asked
2012-04-04T13:19:34+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:25:37.0233333+00:00
Anonymous
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i forgot my windows7 password and my laptop doesn't have the cd driver
my nephew got a laptop hp with windows7, but his dad fogot the windows password, and they odn't have the cd drive, because when they buy the laptop doesn't have the cd driver, and we need to change the adminstrator password. please i need a phone number…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
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2012-02-07T01:34:28+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:25:30.55+00:00
Anonymous
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How do I unlock my laptop if I forgot my password?
When I turn on my laptop it goes through a systems boot. Then I have to put my password in order to get to the main screen. I dont have another user its just me, and I forgot my password and I don't know how to get in to change it or how I can recover …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
16,380 questions
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2012-02-19T01:57:31+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:25:30.0333333+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers
removing the administrator password in Windows 7
How can I remove the need to sign in with a password everytime my Windows 7 laptop broots, reboots or wakes up from the sleep mode? Could removing the requirement cause any system glitches? I understand that the password requirement is to safeguard…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility
8,442 questions
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2011-09-24T22:56:22+00:00
Anonymous
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2026-11-13T04:25:13.8733333+00:00
Anonymous
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Why isn't the Five Months Spotify Premium code not working?
I completed the microsoft bing rewards offer, I got the code send via email. I made a new Spotify account and when I put in the code sent by Microsoft Rewards, says code not valid. Why?
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
8,711 questions
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2026-11-06T04:04:28.0166667+00:00
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Richard Burns
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2026-11-13T04:24:50.5666667+00:00
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Jianxin Wang
0
Reputation points
10 answers
Hybrid moves fail since Oct 2026: MRSProxy 401, Event 4625 shows "Administrator" with empty domain (endpoint credentials ignored)
Since ~12 Oct 2026 23:53 UTC, all onboarding moves (Exchange 2019 CU15 -> Exchange Online, Modern Hybrid / Hybrid Agent) fail with TooManyTransientFailureRetriesPermanentException / CommunicationErrorTransientException right after "Connected to…
Exchange | Hybrid management
Exchange | Hybrid management
The administration of a hybrid deployment that connects on-premises Exchange Server with Exchange Online, enabling seamless integration and centralized control.
2,458 questions
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2026-10-16T17:36:55.3633333+00:00
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Dario Steck (dplan AG)
5
Reputation points
commented
2026-11-13T04:24:06.9333333+00:00
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JB
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Cannot connect to SQL Server Express
I have a Server running Windows Server 2019 Essentials and SQL Server Express 2019. This can be accessed on the machine through SSMS. I have followed the configure the SQL Server remote access ( Enable TCP/IP Port 1433, restarted services, Added rules in…
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
14,660 questions
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2021-02-21T09:53:12.73+00:00
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Ian Taylor
21
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-11-13T04:23:58.91+00:00
Ian Taylor
21
Reputation points
5 answers
how to change password throgh command prompt when not loged in
Hi I just Got a computer from a friend and she forgot her password and she never made a recovery disk. We can get into the comand promt when not loged in, so we wanted to know if there was any way to change password throgh the command prompt and what…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
10,537 questions
asked
2010-11-14T07:00:26+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer
2026-11-13T04:23:54.7+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer
Pass-thru query ODBC error
I have a DSN that connects my Access database to a SQL Server database called "Hotlist". I then created a pass-through query that works fine when I apply the DSN interactively, but throws an ODBC-Connection Failed error when I run the same…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | Development
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | Development
The creation and customization of database applications using Microsoft Access
955 questions
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2021-02-14T17:12:28.873+00:00
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Darrell Burns
121
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-11-13T04:23:44.0166667+00:00
Darrell Burns
121
Reputation points
1 answer
Least privilege required to downnload files from SharePoint online document libraries
From my tests, it looks like Sites.Manage.All is required on the Azure application, to use along with GetAzureADAppOnlyAuthenticatedContext() and download files from SharePoint online. Can you suggest why Sites.Read.All is not enough to download the…
Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Windows
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
30,083 questions
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2021-02-11T15:51:12.267+00:00
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Vish Pothaganti
26
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-11-13T04:23:38.1866667+00:00
Vish Pothaganti
26
Reputation points
5 answers
Scoring points in Purble Pairs
How does one score the game Purble Pairs? For example, there is a different number of points given for different tiles matched. How many points are scored for each kind of match? Does time affect one's score? Etc. I have not been able to find this …
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
4,548 questions
asked
2009-12-25T12:55:52+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer
2026-11-13T04:23:33.91+00:00
Anonymous