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Redeeming an amazon gift card

im trying to redeem a amazon gift card from microsoft rewards but it says On the go? You're previewing a catalog item that you're not eligible to redeem due to region or other restrictions.

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.

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asked 2026-10-05T20:58:30.85+00:00
Emmanuel Arellano 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:35:18.19+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 85,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to share screen on a MacBook in a Teams meeting.

I have the latest version of IOS and a M4 MacBook. I am having trouble sharing screen.

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Teams for Mac
asked 2026-10-05T20:08:45.89+00:00
Darryl L. Rawls ME.d 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-05T21:34:09.43+00:00
Ivory 1,825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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help with one drive

How can i share my one drive with someone else in my office

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | Windows
asked 2026-10-05T21:22:27.92+00:00
Angela Leal 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-05T21:33:38.0166667+00:00
Ivory 1,825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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camera brightness

how do i adjust brightness on camera It was fin before now I am washed out

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-10-05T20:53:38.5233333+00:00
Chris Overmann 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:31:17.95+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 85,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Why does Microsoft want me to activate my office programs 8-10 years later? this is crazy as they have been licensed and came with laptop

I have office 2016 on a computer that I had been purchased and used daily for the last 8 years... I am now being told I need to activate my account within 5 days or lose these programs / access. What gives? wanting $ when I have the same office programs…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-30T19:11:05.8066667+00:00
Zach H 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T21:30:52.0166667+00:00
Zach H 5 Reputation points
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How to get live help?

I need live help. I've had it before, less than a year ago. I'll take live chat or phone. Right after I got my new laptop I started on the process below but stalled out. I had 2 live online chats and one by phone. The support rep on the phone even…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-30T20:17:28.0166667+00:00
Eddie X Dobelstein 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:30:37.0033333+00:00
Airbus A350 8,195 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to use again one function of RAMMap. Gives crash and it goes to force restart !

RAMMap v1.63 Empty Working Sets does nothing on Windows 11 26H2 (build 26300.xxxx). Worked fine on 25H2 before the September 2026 quality update

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-01T23:17:45.76+00:00
ExoticGuest 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:26:21.7666667+00:00
ExoticGuest 0 Reputation points
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DirectX 12 is not supported on your system. Try running without the -dx12 or -d3d12 command line argument.

DirectX 12 is not supported on your system. Try running without the -dx12 or -d3d12 command line argument.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2025-11-19T03:40:02.52+00:00
sanghyun kim 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T21:26:02.25+00:00
has san 0 Reputation points
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How to fix this issue: Blocked due to organizational overrides. Update or remove the "FileTypePolicy" action from the Anti-malware policy (Strict Preset Security Policy1656932236829)

We are sending an internal email, but the email is bouncing back with the following error: “Blocked by organization policy: Antimalware policy block by file type.” However, the file type is not included in the blocked file types list, as we verified in…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365
asked 2026-09-02T06:22:24.2333333+00:00
Shahnawaz Alam 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:25:27.82+00:00
Rauh, Alexander 0 Reputation points
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How to fix 0x8007001f on windows 11 25H2 update

I keep getting the error 0x8007001f. I searched for solution and tried multiple options but result is still the same. Please advise.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-03-08T04:12:54.3133333+00:00
Shakir Zafar Rizvi 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T21:22:35.4633333+00:00
Gerd Goldmann 0 Reputation points
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Outlook add-in works in Outlook Web but not in Desktop app

I'm building an Outlook add-in that loads a task pane using Office.onReady. In Outlook Web, the callback is triggered as expected and Office.context.mailbox is accessible. In Outlook Desktop, although Office and Office.onReady are both defined (typeof…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2025-07-07T08:33:35.2066667+00:00
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commented 2026-10-05T21:20:55.91+00:00
Indranil Dey 0 Reputation points
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moving to a Office 365 account from existing personal

I would like to set up a domain email with a Office 365 Business Account. I currently have an Office 365 personal account and I am the Admin.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-10-05T21:03:20.7033333+00:00
Gail Nelson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:19:49.3933333+00:00
Lin v 1,545 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Minecraft used to work, now it wont launch no matter what I do.

I have this gaming laptop that is windows that I bought minecraft on. It used to work just fine, bedrock and Java. However, I tried it again recently and it wont launch no matter what. No matter where I launch it from it always says "something went…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-07-27T03:27:02.7333333+00:00
Titus Pummer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T21:17:02.9933333+00:00
Sparkz 0 Reputation points
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how many databases can be backed up by default for a Single SQL server

Dealing with an issue where a user has a SQL server hosting 920 databases and is ruuning into errors when attempting to backup. Error being received is as follows: SQL Server has ~940 user databases. During the Ninja Image Backup, SqlServerWriter.txt…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

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asked 2026-10-05T15:25:58.47+00:00
Bill England 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:16:43.26+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Unable to add MPN ID in app registration

I have tried multiple times, hours and days apart to add a MPN ID to one of my apps to get the app verified. I have a valid partner center ID, but every time I get an error message saying "There's a temporary problem with the service. Please try…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-10-05T16:56:50.1633333+00:00
K 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-05T21:14:23.0966667+00:00
K 0 Reputation points
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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
edited the question 2026-10-05T21:13:19.3033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 132.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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how do I setup TEAM required calling setup to have access to the dial pad?

how do I setup TEAM required calling setup to have access to the dial pad?

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Audio and video
asked 2026-10-05T20:33:01.3833333+00:00
Jim Willison 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:12:55.5433333+00:00
Hendrix 1,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I need to speak to someone regarding my billing

I have been trying to reach someone to dicuss my bill, i am being charged twice a month ******@sbcglobal.net -removed for privacy- Marianne Halliday

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-10-05T20:53:07.4866667+00:00
Marianne Halliday 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-05T21:12:03.5933333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 132.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows unable to manage memory well enough to support external monitor

I have an HP laptop - HP EliteBook 8 with 32 GB of RAM If this device uses more than 70% of it's RAM (even 71%) it becomes unable to use any external monitors. I have gone as far as to write a custom tool to identify which "casual" apps I have…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience
asked 2026-10-05T21:09:03.9+00:00
Diviney House 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-05T21:10:33.77+00:00
Diviney House 0 Reputation points
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how do i use teams to make phone calls

how do i use teams to make phone calls just like Skype?

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Calls
asked 2026-10-05T20:29:43.2133333+00:00
Jim Willison 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T21:10:23.78+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 88,935 Reputation points Independent Advisor