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Azure Edition VM on Azure Local migrated via Azure Migrate: "Activate Windows by enabling Azure benefits" although AVMA shows Licensed (AzureMetadataResponse = 4294967295, LicenseImdsIntegration fails with 0x800B0004)

Environment Azure Local, 2 nodes, version/build: 12.2609.1003.7 OS Build 26100 Guest: Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Azure Edition, build 26100, Generation 2, Secure Boot on, no vTPM VM was migrated with Azure Migrate. Before that it ran on a…

Azure Arc
Azure Arc

A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.

648 questions
asked 2026-11-11T10:39:12.7+00:00
Gary 5 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to Reactivate Skype Credit - Billing Address Cannot Be Saved

I have a legacy Skype account that was linked to a Microsoft account years ago. When trying to reactivate Skype Credit, the system reports that my billing address is missing. However, every attempt to save a billing address fails with: "Sorry, we…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Calls
asked 2026-11-11T09:37:36.0833333+00:00
Kusoplace Media 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T10:37:37.28+00:00
Ruwim.B 7,335 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Not being able to edit SharePoint files synced to OneDrive via desktop apps, must go to office online.

We have a document library on SharePoint. Only the site admin has full access to all folders. In some folders, the users have no or read access on the folder, but editing rights on specific files (manage access) inside the folders. We created a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-10T08:15:45.38+00:00
Michelle Schlechter 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T10:33:25.6466667+00:00
Darren Bruce 2,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

0xC004F050 error code

Windows Server 2025 activation fails with error code 0xC004F050, that the product key entered is invalid or cannot be used to activate the installed Windows Server edition

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-11-10T13:21:18.2866667+00:00
Kobi 100 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-11T10:31:14.5866667+00:00
Kobi 100 Reputation points
1 answer

MY Microsoft account has been hacked

My gmail which had a Microsoft account which was linked to my xbox, pc, minecraft was hacked and the hacker had removed my passkey and added his own identification authentication. And also has changed my email so that Microsoft can not let me log into my…

Microsoft Security | Active Directory Federation Services
asked 2026-11-11T10:28:13.8566667+00:00
Isaac Yong 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T10:29:18.69+00:00

AI answer

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The system time becomes completely wrong whenever the PC wakes up from sleep

Hi all, The system time becomes completely wrong whenever my PC wakes up from sleep, happens to all client machines. Is this usually a sign of a failing CMOS battery, an issue with Windows Time (w32time) failing to resync after wake-up, or a buggy…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2026-11-11T09:32:35.28+00:00
Weber Felix 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T10:27:43.83+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti 1,830 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How to configure IIS 10 IISCertificateMappingAuthenticationModule for a classic mode application.

We are using IIS 10 on Windows Server 2022 servers to run a classic mode soap application, and we are now required to convert to IISCertificateMappingAuthentication from AnonymousAuthentication. All my attempts at reconfiguring the IIS security have been…

Windows development | Internet Information Services
asked 2026-11-05T22:45:05.39+00:00
Cross, Don (Omaha) 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-11-11T10:27:39.93+00:00
Tom Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 5,960 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

excel worksheets and word anything is not opening in my pc i need to open the previous files but data is not opening

excel worksheets and word anything is not opening in my pc i need to open the previous files but data is not opening.Please fix it

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T07:58:34.7733333+00:00
Relvyn healthcare 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T10:23:36.8766667+00:00
Fahim-Nz 265 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Surface Pro keyboard does not work

My purchased Surface Pro keyboard arrived today. Out of the box it did not work. I followed all the steps in the troubleshooting process, still no success. I am fully up to date on my drivers, Win 11, the contacts are clean, forced restart, tested…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-11-11T01:57:08.65+00:00
Ellen Sturtevant 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T10:22:31.98+00:00
Vikki-T 14,115 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

I’m locked out of my Microsoft 365 tenant

Hello, I’m locked out of my Microsoft 365 tenant and need help regaining access. Domain: malerdos.gr Tenant: malerdosgr.onmicrosoft.com Account: [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed]   @malerdos.gr (Global Administrator) When I…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-11T09:43:29.65+00:00
Evangelos Malerdos 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-11T10:22:12.56+00:00
Nam-D 4,760 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Static Web App moved to another subscription is still billed to the original subscription. What happens when the original subscription is cancelled?

We moved several Azure Static Web Apps (Standard plan) from subscription A to subscription B in the same tenant, using the standard resource move. Subscription A is a CSP subscription, subscription B is under an Enterprise Agreement. The moves succeeded.…

Azure Static Web Apps
Azure Static Web Apps

An Azure service that provides streamlined full-stack web app development.

1,521 questions
asked 2026-11-05T11:20:12.95+00:00
Varga, Istvan Csaba (c) 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-11T10:19:05.1+00:00
Varga, Istvan Csaba (c) 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Azure Port TCP 25 Outbound for SMTP

Hi, We are planning to migrate a VM from the Southeast Asia region to the Indonesia Central region. We want to ensure that the VM—which is currently authorized to use TCP port 25 for outbound traffic—will retain this authorization after the migration. Is…

Azure Virtual Network
Azure Virtual Network

An Azure networking service that is used to provision private networks and optionally to connect to on-premises datacenters.

3,188 questions
asked 2026-11-05T08:20:01.4133333+00:00
ANDHIKA SAPUTRA 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T10:19:03.0466667+00:00
TP 165.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

I am unable to make payment for my pending invoices.

I am unable to make payment of my two pending invoices. On clicking on the Pay Now button,I am getting redirected to the Settle Balance page with the following messages " able to find an active payment method for this subscription. Please try again…

Foundry Tools
Foundry Tools

Formerly known as Azure AI Services or Azure Cognitive Services is a unified collection of prebuilt AI capabilities within the Microsoft Foundry platform

4,611 questions
asked 2026-11-05T09:38:21.34+00:00
Rakesh Kumar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T10:18:32.4066667+00:00
TP 165.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

ACTIVATION REQUIRED MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFESSIONAL PLUS 2019

KINDLY ASSIST WITH ACTIVATION KEY.CANT RECOLATE OR REMEMBER THE PREVOIUS KEY

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T09:55:43.1866667+00:00
edited an answer 2026-11-11T10:17:52.48+00:00
Daniel-Vo 8,170 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Azure subscription is Disabled, but final invoice has not been generated. Should I take any action?

I created an Azure AI Foundry managed compute deployment for learning purposes, which resulted in unexpected charges. The deployment was successfully deleted on 11 October 2026 at 11:13 PM IST. I also deleted the associated Foundry resource and resource…

Microsoft Foundry
Microsoft Foundry

A unified Azure platform for creating and managing AI models, agents, and applications with built‑in enterprise security, monitoring, and governance

198 questions
asked 2026-11-09T10:09:56.12+00:00
Akshay Govind Rao 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T10:16:45.6666667+00:00
TP 165.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Subscription/platform authorization or policy restriction on Microsoft.Web/serverfarms creation

Please help, I can't create new function app, my license is active. I signup Azure 2 days ago and trying to setup the function app (Flex Consumption). I keep getting this error. ERROR VIEW Validation failed for a resource. Check 'Error.Details[0]' for…

Azure Functions
Azure Functions

An Azure service that provides an event-driven serverless compute platform.

6,574 questions
asked 2026-11-11T09:29:49.4466667+00:00
Kukitech Studio 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T10:13:34.5266667+00:00
Kukitech Studio 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Excel Spreadsheet

cannot open excel spreadsheet with the tag .xls in Onedrive

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-09T22:58:10.5533333+00:00
Carlton Harris 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-11T10:12:22.6433333+00:00
Carlton Harris 20 Reputation points
2 answers

How to access my Microsoft acvcount purchased

Good day I have taken over the laptop of my daughter that passed away. Her Microsoft account is not paid up and I needed to apply for my own Office account. I applied at and receive3d a code from your ******@accountprotection.microsoft.com. I dont know…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T09:27:51.4166667+00:00
Pierre Franzsen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T10:10:31.2633333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 80,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

2026-11 Security Update 26300.9974 hasn't completed after 16 hrs

Hi. Not sure what is the bug here but my update started 16 hrs ago.. went several times through downloading & installing and still.. it's now at 0% Downloading. Any idea why? Are we victims of the microslop everyone is talking about? Are we doomed…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-11-11T10:03:53.49+00:00
Tudor 30 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-11T10:10:09.7766667+00:00
Tudor 30 Reputation points
3 answers

my word is not working for a month now without any reason

When I open my word it said that there is an error and it wont work so it will be closed down. I start to right something and after 5 minutes everythig just shot down. There is no reason for not working.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T09:36:51.2766667+00:00
lara tomas 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T10:09:44.92+00:00
DaveM121 947.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor