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Converting large Publisher files

I only heard about Publisher ceasing to work on 1 October today and am really disappointed that I wasn't given more notice. I also can't find a way to convert by A1 size posters produced on Publisher. I do not have editable pdf permissions. I tried to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For business
asked 2026-09-18T17:10:42.6733333+00:00
Rebecca 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:37:12.2433333+00:00
Suresh Kumar 0 Reputation points
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Why Can’t Minecraft Java and Bedrock Be Purchased Separately?

Why Can’t Minecraft Java and Bedrock Be Purchased Separately? Why can’t Microsoft let players purchase Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition separately? While bundling both editions may be convenient for some players, it can be inconvenient for…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-09-20T08:56:03.6333333+00:00
Pouyan Pakzad 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:36:12.2766667+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to export all my Microsoft/Onedrive files from my locked account?

My Microsoft/OneDrive Account (******@outlook.com, backup email is ******@.........e.com) got restricted/locked. Besides the reason I appealed against, were never proven nor explained how exactly I was breaking any policy guidelines. So I am not…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-20T09:35:56.0766667+00:00
Ibrahim Aly Media01 0 Reputation points
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Azure Databricks Serverless queries hang or fail with PERMISSION_DENIED: Cert validation failed. Origin workspace. Even SELECT 1 fails, while basic Python like print("hello") works.

I am using an Azure Databricks Serverless workspace. My notebooks open normally and basic Python commands such as: print("hello") run successfully in under a second. However, Spark SQL and catalog-related commands either hang for a long time or…

Azure Databricks
Azure Databricks

An Apache Spark-based analytics platform optimized for Azure.

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asked 2026-09-20T06:22:54.12+00:00
Yogesh Niture 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:35:33.39+00:00
Vinodh247-1375 44,716 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I cannot sign in to my Microsoft 365 account on my new Macbook.

The system will only let me use a QR code or a passkey and both methods do not work. Please help!

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-16T18:11:54.85+00:00
Katharina Schmidt 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:35:12.88+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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how do i connect to my organization's activation serve or how do i now which is my organization server?

this was the problem after entering my product key

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-20T08:56:43.3866667+00:00
waste account 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:30:15.4233333+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Mouse don't scroll in file explorer on windows 11. Part 2

Mouse don't scroll in file explorer on windows 11. Can be fixed by toggling "launch folder windows a separate windows" and restarting. However, after next restart this process must be repeated. Is there a permanent solution? I am running…

Windows for home | Other | Search, touch, and mouse
asked 2026-09-18T20:43:47.7966667+00:00
lars svensson 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:29:47.0733333+00:00
lars svensson 20 Reputation points
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Microsoft 365 Family: Access denied to Office Add-ins catalog

Hello, I use Microsoft 365 Family on macOS. Office Add-ins work while I am signed out of Microsoft Office. However, immediately after I sign in with my Microsoft account, Excel cannot load the installed add-ins. Excel displays the following errors: …

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-09-20T09:27:41.56+00:00
Hung Hua Thanh 0 Reputation points
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Can’t use word on iPad

Can’t get word to allow me to add my iPad. I have read all recommendations and tried. They are not working

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | iOS
asked 2026-03-04T00:02:52.48+00:00
steven bowsher 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:26:17.1866667+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Reinstalled Windows 11 Pro Activation Failed. No Hardware Changes.

I decided to reinstall Windows 11 Pro on my  computer that has a digital licence activated and linked to my Microsoft account. No hardware was changed when I reinstalled Windows. After the fresh Windows 11 reinstallation from usb, my computer now says it…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-20T06:29:48.2633333+00:00
Tony B 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:24:12.0733333+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Help. Installing Microsoft Home and Student 2013 on another device

How do I install my valid Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 subscription on another device? It is currently installed on another device. When trying to install on new device, the subscription is showing, the program downloads, but I receive an error…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-19T19:41:53.31+00:00
Matt Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:20:30.1666667+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cant install windows after linux (seperate drive)

i have 3 drives. 2 linux mint, and 1 storage windows format. and i added a 240gb ssd drive. i formatted it to gpt and activated it. after flashing a usb drive when installing after the initial process (when it restarts a lot) it throw an error…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-09-19T18:06:53.3133333+00:00
ITSS1 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-20T09:20:25.7966667+00:00
ITSS1 0 Reputation points
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All emails under Focus missing

Early in the morning all emails were present in my hotmail account, both under Focused and other. A few hours later all emails under Focus is now missing. They are not under deleted, junk or spam. When searching for them they do not apper. All emails…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-20T09:16:16.68+00:00
Malin Johansson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:18:52.8733333+00:00
Malin Johansson 0 Reputation points
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task scheduler asking for password

Hi, I need to run something on task scheduler to start a program at startup. It is asking for what I assume is my password. I always login with my pin, and since I am asking this question here with my Microsoft account, I am obviously able to log in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-18T19:48:02.7033333+00:00
Joao Maia 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:17:17.3566667+00:00
Joao Maia 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't access certain Microsoft Rewards tasks

I am facing this issue while doing my Microsoft Rewards tasks. Tell me why I am being shown this?

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.

8,360 questions
asked 2026-09-19T17:26:14.1433333+00:00
vibhas akula 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-20T09:17:14.8366667+00:00
vibhas akula 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Static Web App: API routes return 500 error without invoking functions

Problem description I am experiencing an issue with my Azure Static Web Apps where API routes return an empty HTTP 500 error, and no functions are being invoked. Despite the deployment appearing successful, the API endpoints do not respond as…

Azure Static Web Apps
Azure Static Web Apps

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

1,502 questions
asked 2026-09-17T16:56:29.5933333+00:00
MLU 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T09:16:24.6566667+00:00
Fabian Zankl 265 Reputation points
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Security info being changed by someone else

I have received a text and an email stating my security info being changed by someone else This was not requested by me How do i stop this within the 30 days ?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-20T08:35:57.7566667+00:00
Paul Silverwood 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:16:11.4+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Empty folders on one drive and I have not deleted them

I have followed deleted documentation on the internet. I have folders set up on one drive with no files and I have not deleted this documentation. I would like to restore the documentation and also concerned about the fact that documentation has been…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-20T09:12:04.2733333+00:00
Anne Davis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:12:19.5733333+00:00

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Is this a fishing mail : brandintegrity@microsoft.com

Hi there Im well aware of fishing mails going around and just want to find out if this is a legitimate email with Microsoft. Is this a fishing mail : brandintegrity@microsoft.com? kind Regards

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-20T08:37:21.69+00:00
Kyle Oberholzer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:11:57.98+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Failed to active Windows with the license linked to the Microsoft account: 0xC004F213

I've been using windows without any license problems for 4 years. Now I received a notification 'your Windows license will expire soon'. Microsoft account-linked license doesn't work on my device and gives me the error in the title. Do I actually have…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-20T08:37:01.1166667+00:00
De Yu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T09:10:05.7033333+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor