Additional features, settings, or issues not covered by specific Microsoft Teams categories
How do I set up Teams for personal use
I do I set up the use of teams for personal use. it's telling me i have to create a teams account to enable meeting funtions
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
outlook 2016 issue
Need to reinstall outlook 2016. Outlook 2016 was stuck in "working Offline" Went to best buy they reinstalled outlook but now i can't access my account
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
Bing star bonus
Hello, I have a question regarding the Bing Star Bonus. I don’t have a phone, so I usually search Bing on my computer. I want to reach the 2,100-point milestone, but I’m concerned that my points won’t increase if I only search from my computer, or will…
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
BitLocker and FIPS 140-3?
Which currently supported Windows 11 release provides BitLocker encryption using FIPS 140-3 validated modules while continuing to receive regular security updates?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
You tube videos will not play in edge
I have set up a new pc and now you tube videos refuse to play and I cant access account information from RHS profile pic.
Microsoft Edge | Audio and video playback | Windows 11
Managing media playback issues and settings in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
Why isn't the Five Months Spotify Premium code not working?
I completed the microsoft bing rewards offer, I got the code send via email. I made a new Spotify account and when I put in the code sent by Microsoft Rewards, says code not valid. Why?
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
Does SmartScreen reputation carry over after deleting and recreating an Artifact Signing account?
If I delete my Artifact Signing account and later create a new account and certificate profile using the same identity validation, the docs say the profile gets a new EKU. Does SmartScreen publisher reputation carry over to the new profile, or does it…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
is there any help from a real person with account recovery?
We have been locked out of our email account over almost a month. We have tried the recovery form at least 20 times, only received two responses that both said not enough. This all happened because we were traveling. I don't see why a human person…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
Can't log in to my PC
I can longin my Microsoft account and see I have a PC named JPA-PC1 Aspire XC-1660G but can't login, cant reset PIN and Password does not work. Need help from MS
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
new outlook does not include contacts
I was switched to New Outlook with no notification and my contact lists and groups have disappeared. Tried to switch back to old outlook to copy them but it won't switch back. Very annoying
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
how to login windows using microsoft password
i've issue during login microsoft as windows admin. after a few attemps and change password, the result still password is incorrect
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
brand new computer. i am the ONLY USER. HOW DO I REMOVE PARENT CONTROL?
I CAN NOT REACH MY BANKING INFORMATION DUE TO FAMILY CONTROLS. I AM THE SOLE USER!! THIS IS A PRIVATE COMPUTER. NO PERMISSION TO ANYONE ELSE!! PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO TURN OFF FAMILY CONTROLS!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
Restoring deleted files
I did not realize microsoft could remotely delete files that were saved onto my own computer- now I know. I deleted files from onedrive in order to use my email (storage was full but I don't use onedrive, it was just automatically taking all my stuff). …
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
Outlook 2024 (POP/PST): Search does not index HTML email bodies (IFilter issue)
Hello, I am facing a persistent search issue in Outlook 2024 (using POP accounts with .pst data files). The search function only returns results if the keyword appears in the Subject line or in the name of an attachment. Words inside the email body are…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
Incoming emails being blocked due to lack of SPF/DKIM/DMARC records on my @outlook.com account
Is there a way yet to get @outlook.com email addresses to have proper DMARC auth records because in the past you could still receive emails without a problem, you just had to warn people your emails might end up in spam. Now people sending me emails are…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
Urgent — How to safely cancel a staged Windows 11 26H2 upgrade in Pending restart state without upgrading?
Subject: Urgent — How to safely cancel a staged Windows 11 26H2 upgrade in Pending restart state without upgrading? Hello, I have a professional workstation running Windows 10 Pro 22H2, build 19045.6466. Windows Update has downloaded and prepared Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
Can't send an email from Outlook to hotmail.com address
I keep getting the following status code (550 5.7.23); what can I do to remedy the issue?
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Using New Outlook on Windows for professional communication and productivity
Microsoft*Mi
I have a recurring annual charge of NZ$125.30 on my ANZ Visa card, dated 6 November 2026, with the description Microsoft*Mi. The same amount was charged last year. I cannot find this payment in my Microsoft account history, and there is no saved card or…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | iOS
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Cannot get Photos up after microsoft uninstalled app.
I had a slight problem with Photos app in windows 11 26H2 so live chatted microsoft. The agent uninstalled Photos which made sense to me at the time but even though it says it is downloaded and reinstalled, it can't be found on my computer. I was…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
I got a false suspension on XBOX for my gamerpic. for the SECOND TIME
Hello, my custom profile picture was automatically flagged and removed, resulting in an account restriction. The image is completely benign and family-friendly—it is simply a photo/meme of a cat eating Ruffles potato chips in front of the Teletubbies…