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ESENT durable commit: log namespace and application-created directories on NTFS

I am assessing the supported durability contract for an offline Windows application using the in-box ESENT engine on local NTFS, from a non-administrator account. This is a documentation question; no data-loss bug is being alleged. Assume supported…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-03T20:24:57.9433333+00:00
Corrie Janse van vuuren 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:48:52.0566667+00:00
Percy Nguyen (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 80 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

File Explorer Default Window Flashes Briefly When Opening Another Folder On The Desktop Of Retail Build 26200.9445, 26200.9457, and 26300.9457..

File Explorer Default Window Flashes Briefly When Opening Another Folder On The Desktop Of Retail Build 26200.9445, 26200.9457, and 26300.9457... It does not happen on the Insider Builds 26340.9506 or 29671.1000.. I have not tried any others.. This issue…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-04T22:50:06.68+00:00
slance 310 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:48:29.2666667+00:00
slance 310 0 Reputation points
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Cloud Filter FETCH_PLACEHOLDERS Callback Timed Out

I am seeing "Error 0x800701AA means "The cloud operation was not completed before the time-out period expired." But for FETCH_PLACEHOLDERS callback. However, subsequent explorer navigation to the folder path with this error no longer…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-02T16:27:11.9733333+00:00
Hangkun Ung 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:47:59.4+00:00
Percy Nguyen (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 80 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WinRT originate error - 0x80040111 : 'Windows.ApplicationModel.LimitedAccessFeatures'.

If I start a WinUI app in the debug mode (i.e., F5 in VS 2026), it always throws the following exception at the start: Exception thrown at 0x00007FF9F86E41CA (KernelBase.dll) in MyAppr.exe: WinRT originate error - 0x80040111 :…

Windows development | WinUI
asked 2026-10-01T13:29:01.77+00:00
Hong 1,666 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:47:58.41+00:00
Hong 1,666 Reputation points
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Dual-Display Glitch: Extended display works, but not duplicate display

My roommate's Windows 11 gaming laptop has historically had no issues with duplicate display but now exhibits a disorienting glitch every time we try to switch from extended display (which somehow became the new default) to duplicate display. The…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-10-05T02:13:21.43+00:00
Maddie 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:47:06.62+00:00
Ivan B 124.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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cannot change CC on business account

I have a business account where I have to change the credit card. I have done this fine with Apple and Google but I cannot log into the business account. It keeps giving me an error message. I have no idea how to log into my business account to change…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-10-05T02:13:49.9833333+00:00
David Fumento 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-05T02:46:08.46+00:00
Jade Ng 15,860 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Lost access to authenticator app

I have lost access to the Microsoft authenticator app that was registered to the administrator account. When i select sign in another way, Microsoft still requires verification through the authenticator app, so I have no available MFA method. Therefore…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Windows
asked 2026-10-04T23:31:45.7+00:00
Sally Barnard 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-05T02:41:58.5233333+00:00
Kai-Ex 1,575 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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PIM approval is not working

I’ve been experiencing a strange issue since last night. I can deny the PIM request, but I’m unable to approve it successfully. Although the approval shows as successful, the PIM request appears again afterward.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-10-05T00:47:59.17+00:00
Kodliwad, Ajay 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:41:38.6633333+00:00
Daniel Soutar 0 Reputation points
3 answers

KB5002907 is nuking valid licenses for Office 2016 and 2019 products

Help, KB5002907 is removing the active valid licenses for Office 2016 and 2019 products. I have a valid license for Office 2016 PRO (Lifetime License) and it was removed by the Office 365 update. When will Microsoft pull the update and correct the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-25T02:05:54.0733333+00:00
M C 35 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:39:28.77+00:00
David Rommel 0 Reputation points
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Billing error

I have been billed for an account which I do not have. I have a personal account and have paid the annual fee . I have now been billed for a Family subscription as well. I wish to have a refund of $179 please

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Android
asked 2026-10-05T01:58:25.93+00:00
Marilyn Mercer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:38:49.6566667+00:00
SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot opt out of Quota Tier auto-upgrade: NoAutoUpgrade does not persist

I received the "Important update: Eligibility for Quota Tier upgrade" email saying my subscription will be automatically upgraded from Free Tier to Tier 1. I want to stay on Free Tier. The opt-out link in the email only leads to the Quotas and…

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asked 2026-10-04T12:31:06.2466667+00:00
Saman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:37:09.3666667+00:00
TP 163.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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PIN not recognized on home computer.Asks for admin. I am admin.

I’ve been hacked. Changed PW used on desktop. Did not change PIN. (It didn’t suggest it and I didn’t think of it) Now I can’t log in using PW and it doesn’t give me option to switch to using PW. Says an admin needs to unlock computer. But I am the admin…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2026-10-03T23:24:39.08+00:00
Christine Marchell 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:34:48.3166667+00:00
Christine Marchell 0 Reputation points
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I am sole user but no admin rights

I am sole user and logged in with my business account. However, PC shows I dont have admn rights

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-10-03T09:29:36.2366667+00:00
Nandini Prabhakar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:32:16.57+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Edge is taking up 35 gb of storage space.

It is as the title says, Microsoft Edge is taking up 35gb of storage space. As someone with limited space, this is far too much. I do not know why it is doing this, nor how to stop it.

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-10-05T00:44:01.0833333+00:00
Lily Rosalia 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-05T02:31:04.8766667+00:00
Lily Rosalia 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to Add Work Email to Outlook for Windows

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am unable to add my work email account, [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed]@g-wcs.com], to Outlook for Windows. The error states that the licence provided by my organisation does not enable access…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-10-05T01:19:33.76+00:00
Suriyah Narainasamy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:30:38.1066667+00:00
Aetherin 2,505 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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2026-09 Security Update (KB5129195) (26200.9457) Failed, update files missing or problems

This update is stuck in a death loop of downloading, installing and failing on my computer. Is there a way I can make it stop and not try again. Thx.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-01T13:21:06.9433333+00:00
David Rommel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:27:24.4+00:00
G Wright 0 Reputation points
14 answers

can't add text into a PDF file.

When I select the 'add text' tool, after I finish typing the text and click outside the text box, the text disappears. I can't send an .mp4 file to explain more clearly about the issue I'm having because it's not supported here.

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
asked 2026-09-30T09:20:23.0366667+00:00
chenyouzhan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:24:03.6266667+00:00
SD - IA 180.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
0 answers

Authenticator App Verification

Hello. I am trying to sign into my account on the authenticator mobile app. But when I do, it gives me a code to put in from my account, which I can't access it because I am trying to sign into that said account. The only options are giving me the two…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-05T02:21:26.23+00:00
Wardlow, Michael 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Store submitted app behaviour

Hi, We have submitted an uwp app to windows store 1.0.0 and from partner center we got the preinstallkit and we wrapped that and create a msi. This Msi is installed in a enterprise environment where windows store app is blocked. Now we release another…

Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2026-09-17T06:03:31.05+00:00
Raja Shanmugam 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T02:18:23.0533333+00:00
Gatlin Le (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Email delay holds epic account hostage

I get email notification but it takes a long long time. When I get my code the session has timed out on my browser to actually use the code. This isn't an issue with GMAIL, I get my codes right away with my other epic account. This is something…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-10-03T01:52:15.6566667+00:00
Titus 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T02:17:20.6633333+00:00
hfizon 0 Reputation points