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I have a hotmail account that I can't sign into, but trying to make an account under that name says one already exists.

I'm currently trying to recover a hotmail account that seems to not be available on the login side, but when I go to create one it is recognized as an unavailable email. I have access to the secondary email linked to this email account, and sending an…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-12T00:26:06.3666667+00:00
Fran 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T01:03:03.9333333+00:00
Estrella721 47,875 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Your OneDrive folder can't be created in the location you selected

I've had 2 separate onedrive accounts on the same PC and same "D" drive for 12 years. One is my personal account. The other is my university account. Now suddenly my personal account does not work. I tried uninstalling and relinking. But every…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-09T22:09:09.2933333+00:00
Scott Neale 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T01:01:24.9233333+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 48,705 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix 'Invalid Pointer'

On opening a solid modelling program two windows are generated with a message 'Invalid Pointer'. If these windows are deleted the file created cannot be saved. Further, when I try to update the software the system fails.

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-11-11T22:22:22.3333333+00:00
Alan Stoddart 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T01:00:01.3833333+00:00
Manoel Barros 23,460 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I paid for the md-102 exam but I didn't get confirmation email.

I paid for the md-102 exam certificate and the money withdrew from my account but I never received a confirmation email from microsoft.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-11-12T00:58:26.4433333+00:00
zo producer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:59:11.34+00:00

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Update on repair on microsoft surface laptop in Malaysia

greetings, i want to know the update for repair for my surface laptop which is already pass one month. how do i get update?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-11-11T14:58:28.45+00:00
Mohd Yusof Mohamad 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:57:53.52+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,176 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Retreiving locked notebooks

I am trying to retrieve some old notebooks that are password protected and i have forgotten those password. Is there anyway i can reset my password or retrieve those files?

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T02:23:47.02+00:00
Fernando 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T00:54:50.85+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 48,705 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Restrict access policy

Trying to understand which region accepted new resources from the student "Resource 'sayed-blog-publish' was disallowed by Azure: This policy maintains a set of best available regions where your subscription can deploy resources. The objective of…

Azure Policy
Azure Policy

An Azure service that is used to implement corporate governance and standards at scale for Azure resources.

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asked 2026-11-11T01:40:32.2633333+00:00
Sayed Esmatullah Adeeb 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T00:53:08.38+00:00
TP 165.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Port missing

when going to Device Manager, under action and selecting to add legacy hardware and selecting port w/ USB serial modem device I keep getting an error message stating "the filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect." However,…

Surface | Surface Pro | USB-C
asked 2026-11-11T16:22:14.33+00:00
David 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:52:57.0333333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,176 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Recovery Account

I cannot get into my locked out MS Account, the phone number I have is no longer accessible. Can someone please assist?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-12T00:15:47.1766667+00:00
Olivia Daley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:52:05.5433333+00:00
Estrella721 47,875 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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magic jigsaw puzzle wont open anylonger

Dear Sir/Ma'am,    My magic jigsaw puzzle game app stopped opening on my laptop. I've tried to update the app but it still doesn't open, I have 136,000 credits and I don't wont to loose them can you help me please. Thank you so much. Carolyn Gorris

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2024-10-12T22:26:54.2466667+00:00
Carolyn Gorris 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:49:30.86+00:00
Peter Polack 0 Reputation points
asked 2026-11-12T00:31:56.0333333+00:00
John Franke 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T00:47:34.28+00:00
Dora-T 2,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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can't view Outlook calendar invitations

Outlook Calendar not showing invitations received, either from other Outlook or Gmail accounts.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-11-11T00:56:55.2466667+00:00
Abbas Dhalla 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T00:44:48.8366667+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 48,705 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Laptop Audio not working without a headset

My Surface Laptop is still under warranty. Can you please help me with the audio issues with my laptop? I am unable to hear anything without a headset. Audio only works if the headset is plugged in. Please guide. ******@allstate.com Shireen 469-363-0999

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-11-11T02:50:37.5633333+00:00
Khan, Shireen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:43:26.58+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,176 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Unauthorized withdrawal from bank account by Microsoft.

Why was an unauthorized withdrawal made from my checking account by Microsoft? I cannot use your messed-up system to get a full refund. My name is John Yasutake, and I have no idea what my account number or account information is, nor do I know about the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-12T00:24:20.7266667+00:00
John Yasutake 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-12T00:43:23.52+00:00
Stefan Blom 357.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Unrecognized Microsoft 365 Family Subscription – Cancellation and Refund Request

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I need assistance with an unrecognized charge on my Mastercard. On October 20, 2026, I was charged ARS 45,999 for a Microsoft 365 Family subscription. After investigating the transaction through my Microsoft account, I…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-11-12T00:32:25.0133333+00:00
Ivana Anaya 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:33:35.7433333+00:00

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Someone opened an account with the same email as one of my email aliases

Someone opened an account with the same email as one of my email aliases. I have been trying to get this resolved through the support page, but the ai support assistant just keeps throwing me into a loop and does not know how to help. How can I get this…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-10T22:56:31.6333333+00:00
Scott D 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T00:31:28.97+00:00
Scott D 0 Reputation points
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URGENT: Sole Global Administrator Locked Out of Microsoft 365 – Need Help

I am the owner and sole Global Administrator of Proper Creative, Inc. My administrator account, [<Moderator's note: Personal Identifiable Information removed>@thepropercreative.com], is completely locked out due to a Microsoft Authenticator MFA…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-11T23:52:28.33+00:00
Accounting 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-12T00:30:57.99+00:00
Hani-Ng 2,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to access Microsoft Word Online and OneDrive documents

hello, I am contacting you because I have been experiencing a serious issue with my Microsoft account since today, and I am currently unable to access any of my Word Online documents or OneDrive files. I use my private Gmail address to sign in to my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-10T13:13:01.4+00:00
niksi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T00:25:30.5966667+00:00
Xavier-D 14,530 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Updating phone number for security purposes

When updating my contact information for Microsoft 365 I deleted my old phone number. Now I cannot update my account with my new phone number. What do I do?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T23:53:17.9233333+00:00
Judy S 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:25:24.1166667+00:00
EmilyS726 279.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Why does the store library not show my purchased games any more?

The UI for your store is complete crap and why do I have to agree to marketing email to be able to accept the privacy agreement? This is incredibly crap design!!!!!! Will be steering friends and colleagues away from all your products in the future. No…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-11-11T23:25:32.3666667+00:00
Adam Williams 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T00:24:47.4533333+00:00
Manoel Barros 23,460 Reputation points Independent Advisor