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Linux VM stuck in Failed provisioning state (VMStartTimedOut) after data disk hot-attach, guest OS running normally

A production Linux VM (Standard_B4as_v2, Australia East) shows provisioningState = Failed with "ProvisioningState/failed/VMStartTimedOut: VM did not start in the allotted time." The guest is healthy (22+ hours uptime, VM agent Ready, apps…

Azure
Azure

A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.

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asked 2026-11-10T13:32:42.3366667+00:00
Harsh 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:58:50.5+00:00
Vasileios Dionysopoulos 741 Reputation points
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How to fix this error?

How to fix this error?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-11-09T08:28:17.0033333+00:00
Aye Chan Maung 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:58:00.0466667+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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MY OUTLOOK CLASSIC WONT OPEN

WHY WONT MY OUT LOOK OPEN IY KEEP SAYING ITS RUN INTO A Error

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-09T09:32:25.8266667+00:00
Kathleen Allan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:57:25.9533333+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Outlook emails not reaching some recipients

For some time now I have realised that some of my emails are not being delivered to some recipients. This can be directly sent emails or emails to some of the people within a group email. Whether there is an attachment or not makes no difference. I do…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-09T10:19:54.7+00:00
Didy Ward 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:56:56.78+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 Login Loop - Stuck entering password and failed creating pin

So recently I have been having issues logging into my Windows 11 laptop. When signing into my account I enter my password and then am hit with a prompt to create a pin. I hit next and receive an error that "Something went wrong" and am given…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-11-11T06:24:35.1633333+00:00
Antonio Cavazos 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-11T07:54:45.25+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 80,000 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error code: AADSTS5000224

Receiving below error code when signing in The tenant 'Default Directory (af0b0146-6c55-4b5f-91a9-a04d144d8313)' has been deauthenticated and is no longer available. Try signing into another tenant from the dropdown below. Error message:…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-11-11T00:18:13.6733333+00:00
Emil Paul 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:53:06.1+00:00
Vasileios Dionysopoulos 741 Reputation points
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How to find and remove duplicate pictures on my Windows 11 pro computer

How to find and remove duplicate pictures on my Windows 11 pro PC

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-11-03T23:03:55.2833333+00:00
Derry Pearce 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:51:41.9+00:00
Stefan Gobeli 0 Reputation points
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HOW DO I get an offline remote keyboard to connect

It works with just Google but NOT Windows 11. Batteries are new.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-09T10:57:25.78+00:00
Mark A JONES 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:51:24.4233333+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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surface laptop black screen

I am unable to start-up my surface7 laptop, just get black screen with momentary ms logo

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-09T14:03:29.3866667+00:00
jack and lynne frost 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:48:16.84+00:00
jack and lynne frost 0 Reputation points
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SQL Server Enterprise – Physical Core Licensing on Smaller Production Host with Passive HA/DR VMs on Larger Unlicensed Hosts

Hello, We have 8 SQL Server Enterprise core licenses with active Software Assurance (SA) and intend to license our production host by physical cores. We would like to confirm whether the following configuration is fully licensed for HA/DR: Production:…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

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asked 2026-11-10T23:33:55.87+00:00
peefee 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:47:03.0966667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 138.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I have a Mac. I can't download the antimalware.

Hi, a month or so ago, I deleted Webroot and installed Microsoft Defender. However, the system tells me to download antimalware, but I can't get beyond the first stage. I checked for remnants of Webroot and found none. I still can't download antimalware.…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-11-08T23:53:27.4533333+00:00
8816Sarah Cohen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:46:14.7533333+00:00
Norah-L 13,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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365 Basic and 365 Personal

I have had 365 Basic for quite a while. I recently got a new computer and unknowingly signed up for 365 Personal. 365 Basic keeps warning me that my storage has expired and all the bad things that are going to happen, but I paid a year subscription for…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T07:08:27.53+00:00
Wendy Kyles 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:46:04.1433333+00:00
DaveM121 947.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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video shows up twice

When playing back my powerpoint presentation my videos show up twice which it never did before. Same video I've shown for 5 years.

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-08T22:57:07.34+00:00
Dolores Cutrie 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:45:52.7966667+00:00
Norah-L 13,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to connect to Eduroam network

I was previously connected to the eduroam network however i am now unable to connect or cant connect to the network despite all the basic troubleshooting. I have forgotten network, reset computer and done many basic troubleshooting and i have reached the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-11-09T02:23:33.6233333+00:00
Tom 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:45:28.4566667+00:00
Norah-L 13,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Personal Microsoft account associated with old Entra tenant — cannot access organization settings or leave

My personal Microsoft account works, including its current Microsoft Authenticator verification. However, it remains associated with an old organization, iiivvicom.onmicrosoft.com. Accessing that tenant prompts for an Authenticator registration I no…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-11-11T07:45:22.89+00:00
Jared Schraub 0 Reputation points
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how to cancel azure account- Billing number - G198105406

I am being billed for azure every month and I have no way to cancel this I am DESPERATE to find out how to do this - it has been going on for Months and I have no idea how to stop the billing I receive an email EVERY MONTH for this bill - for a service I…

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 2026-11-11T00:52:48.33+00:00
Mark Reed 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:40:11.1933333+00:00
Vasileios Dionysopoulos 741 Reputation points
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camera error not working

camera error not working

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-11-11T06:49:58.8366667+00:00
Nilesh Netke 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:38:11.67+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,721 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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no me deja abrir ninguna aplicacion de microsfot

no me deja abrir ninguna aplicaion de wors pawer poit ni excel

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
asked 2026-11-09T13:36:45.9833333+00:00
Jacky Rmz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:37:58.4+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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File transfer of files from new outlook to classic outlook

Hi I have now reverted back to classic outlook from new outlook. How can i recover my new outlook stored files into classic. I've tried import/export file in classic but wont let me transfer.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-09T14:00:37.2333333+00:00
Frank Wilson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T07:37:26.46+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Order failed, "Miscellaneous Credit" -€30.00 shown as refunded, but balance is 0 and no Rewards points returned

Hello, On November 11, 2026, I tried to buy a game on my Xbox Series console. I paid €30 with my Microsoft account credit (which came from Microsoft Rewards points) and the rest with another payment method. The order did not go through: I don't have the…

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.

8,703 questions
asked 2026-11-11T00:11:01.75+00:00
ilias hh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T07:37:20.91+00:00
Vikki-T 13,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator