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Anyone else in India facing OnVUE check-in rejections with valid QR-code Driving Licences?

Hello all, especially Indian Microsoft exam takers, I was scheduled for an OnVUE exam today, but the proctor revoked my session during check-in because my official Driving Licence does not have an embedded electronic microchip. The proctor insisted on a…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-10-03T17:36:30.1033333+00:00
AliasgarBadruddinSaria 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T12:59:44.2333333+00:00
AliasgarBadruddinSaria 0 Reputation points
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Windows 10 22H2 went from a 30 second Restart to a 4 minute Restart time overnight. Why?

My HP ENVY Laptop 17 -cgx000 went from a usual 30-second Restart time to a 4-minute Restart time. I've worked with AI for over a week, and I cannot find the cause. Any ideas out there?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Start Menu
asked 2026-10-04T11:40:30.3266667+00:00
BARRY G. VARGUS Sr 165 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T12:57:25.1533333+00:00
MotoX80 37,861 Reputation points
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windows 11 and office 365 deployment lab kit - latest version

Hi There - I believe that a new release of the lab (currently 25h2 win11) was due in August 2026. Unfortunately the release hasn't happened yet and I believe this takes the SQL Eval into expired and prevents the SCCM instance from functioning. I've…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

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asked 2026-10-04T12:05:23.7466667+00:00
David Lynch 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T12:54:19.5333333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix unable to download updates in my windows 11

I cannot download "Windows 11, version 24H2 (repair version)" and it keeps saying "This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements"

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-14T11:03:15.2133333+00:00
Kenneth Gutierrez 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T12:38:55.11+00:00
Steve Landry 0 Reputation points
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Windows TSF installer: same-process Profile/Category readback is stale after successful registration/unregistration

I am developing a native C++ Text Service using the Windows Text Services Framework (TSF). This is a follow-up to an earlier Microsoft Q&A discussion in which I observed that a newly added or removed Language…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-03T16:01:55.6166667+00:00
soso 40 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-04T12:30:56.9166667+00:00
soso 40 Reputation points
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Windows Server 2025 - non evaluation media

I’m trying to obtain the non‑evaluation ISO for Windows Server 2025 so I can perform an in‑place upgrade from Windows Server 2016. The evaluation builds don’t allow the “Keep files and data” option and will reformat existing partitions, so they’re not…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-10-02T03:01:28.5966667+00:00
Jim Scott 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T12:27:54.1966667+00:00
Jim Scott 0 Reputation points
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Windows Hello Face not working

my windows hello face feature is not working. Says there is no camera available yet both types of camaras are up and running in my Lenovo idea centre computer model F0DJ0050UK Windows 11. What can I do to make it work again as it did before?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-30T21:57:34.8433333+00:00
Isabel Manrara Diaz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T12:16:17.9533333+00:00
Isabel Manrara Diaz 0 Reputation points
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Azure Pay-As-You-Go shows Current billing period: Unauthorized, trying to use old account created in 2017

I have an active Azure Pay-As-You-Go subscription where the Azure portal incorrectly shows: Current billing period: Unauthorized Currency: Not available Offer ID: Not available Status: Active Subscription ID: [redacted] My permissions…

Cost Management
Cost Management

A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.

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asked 2026-10-04T12:07:38.9633333+00:00
Vishal Gangwar 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to remove.a Closed email account as the verification for login and replace with another email

I am having difficulty with login due to a now closed, email set for login verification. I see the REMOVE tab but want to be sure I have a new verification contact available.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-10-04T08:36:33.5766667+00:00
Steve 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-04T12:07:38.0333333+00:00
Steve 0 Reputation points
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BT-1000 It shows it's connected but I have no sound

My speaker JBL as a BT Dash 1000 adapter the computer has it named as Headphones Should I rename it so I can hear sound I can't hear anything even though it says it's connect Please rewrite this the way it should be

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-04T12:06:11.2033333+00:00
MrNate Burney Jr 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T12:06:28.1633333+00:00

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My main account got compromised and theres nothing i can do about it

so my main account got compromised and of course i would contact support. the problem is every chat redirects me to https://account.live.com/acsr and when i fill out the first page, it'll say [The Microsoft account you've entered does not exist.] but i…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-04T12:04:20.93+00:00
David Wu 0 Reputation points
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Azure Portal asks for a second 6-digit MFA code after Authenticator approval

I can sign in normally to my personal Microsoft account and manage my security and authentication settings. When I try to sign in to the Azure Portal, I first receive a number-matching MFA request in Microsoft Authenticator. I approve this…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-10-04T10:58:41.1966667+00:00
Mark Hatton 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-04T11:58:35.4366667+00:00
Mark Hatton 0 Reputation points
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Access to old emails

Hi I no longer have access to my recovery email address and mobile number. I cannot get onto my emails without it. How can I get them to void my 2 step login so I can log on. I have emailed them to show proof that my emails are mine and this was over 24…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-04T10:11:37.42+00:00
Esther Koranteng 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T11:53:11.8+00:00
Virginia M 42,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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copilot chages and limits

Hi I have been using copilot since it arrived in Edge and been very happy with it this week oit started to say it couldn't create what I was asking for, which was only my normal stuff what ever I asked it said it could not do it then out of the blue it…

Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Security Copilot
asked 2026-10-04T11:46:38.92+00:00
Boogie_Blues 125 Reputation points
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Acquisto microsoft 365 personal

In data 27 giugno 2026 ho acquistato l'abbonamento microsoft 365 personal per 99 euro (ho ricevuto conferma via mail numero ordine: 5503988695, data rinnovo: 30 settembre 2027). L'abbonamento è stato attivato regolarmente, ma da qualche giorno ho…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-10-04T11:11:43.5466667+00:00
Irene Izzi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T11:46:22.6133333+00:00
DaveM121 936.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Junk emails

I want to stop junk emails going in my junk folder mainly spam mail i have a lot of of emails

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-10-04T10:45:20.95+00:00
christine harvey 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T11:45:04.7833333+00:00
TaoLi 114K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My xbox privacy setting do not save.

I have a problem with my xbox privacy settings that has been going on for a while now. Everytime i switch my settings it switches back to the old settings. I realised my account was in the United Kingdom and changed it to Sweden because i wasn't gonna do…

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-26T21:03:33.2266667+00:00
Malte Westerdahl 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-04T11:36:50.7466667+00:00
Malte Westerdahl 0 Reputation points
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I have purchased 365 personal wanting install, but wants my credit card

I have a product key and Microsoft 365 personal still wants my credit card details which I am not able to skip, or it want won't except my card details. It should be my choose when and whether I want to renew the subscription not for Microsoft 365 to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-10-04T11:00:12.06+00:00
Annette Leaver 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T11:34:01.6233333+00:00
DaveM121 936.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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upgrading to from Windows version 22H2 to 26H2

I want to upgrade from Windows pro version 22H2 to 26H2 i can not find a way of doing this. Is it possible to do this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-03T19:30:02.5333333+00:00
Paul Chandler 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-04T11:31:46.61+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,496 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

I am currently experiencing severe issues with MS support

Good morning, I'm writing in reference to my Surface Pro 11th edition purchased on 30 Oct 2024 and under warranty until 30 Oct 2026. Noticed a split in the casing of my adapter cable (which connects with Thunderbolt 4 dock for business) and first wrote…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-08-26T12:03:57.97+00:00
DebbieF 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T11:16:15.5133333+00:00
DebbieF 0 Reputation points