3,987 questions
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Windows 11 Activation Issue
Hello. I am not really clear on the details of what happened anymore because I have been trying to get help from Microsoft support for weeks now to no avail, but what I do know is that I have a watermark on my screen telling me to activate my Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-13T16:54:05.3666667+00:00
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Shailin Khdr
0
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answered 2025-12-13T18:01:30.1233333+00:00
EmilyS726
186.4K
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Independent Advisor
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Windows digital license lost after BIOS update - No way to reactivate!
I purchased a Windows 10/11 digital license directly from the Microsoft Store using my Microsoft account. It activated successfully on my device, which was also logged in with the same account. Later, I updated the BIOS (without changing any hardware),…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
3,987 questions
asked 2025-08-06T07:19:08.4966667+00:00
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文飞 朱
5
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commented 2025-12-13T18:01:04.5933333+00:00
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Rob Stephenson
0
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1 answer
How do I get out of Windows 11 S Mode
I recently purchased a new Lenovo Ideapad with Windows 11 Home in S mode. I need to download additional software which is not available in the Microsoft Store so I need to switch out of S Mode. I have tried going through Settings/System/Activation/S…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
2,566 questions
asked 2025-12-13T18:00:18.3133333+00:00
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JP
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answered 2025-12-13T18:00:27.52+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Purchased Microsoft family today to update my older computer looks like it may have gone to my new computer that I installed family on back in July. Blue tooth had to be on to make todays purchase. I need help to fix them.
Having a problem downloading todays purchase same problem last July but revered.
Microsoft System Center | Other
Microsoft System Center | Other
Additional System Center tools and components for managing infrastructure, applications, and services
1,197 questions
asked 2025-12-13T17:57:40.2266667+00:00
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Richard Lyons
0
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answered 2025-12-13T18:00:10.1233333+00:00
Richard Lyons
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why is PDF X not appearing in my list of default apps
I have downloaded PDF X AND WANT TO USE IT TO OPEN JPEG ATTACHMENTS IN OUTLOOK. WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE JPEG IT ASKS FOR A FILE TO USE TO OPEN. PDF X IS NOT LISTED ANYWHERE.
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
29,041 questions
asked 2025-12-11T20:26:27.5633333+00:00
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Michael La Porte
20
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answered 2025-12-13T17:59:40.9+00:00
Michael La Porte
20
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0 answers
I just downloaded Microsoft translator and I can only access converse and translate options. How do I view main screen with camera mode
I just downloaded Microsoft translator and I can only access multi party converse or translate options. How do I view main screen with camera option and 3 dots in top right to access downloading offline languages? Apologies I can't find the right tags…
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
48,243 questions
asked 2025-12-13T16:29:03.7066667+00:00
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K MacDowell
0
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edited the question 2025-12-13T17:58:39.3166667+00:00
Gérard Oomens
113.7K
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4 answers
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Outlook and Word file attachment not opening or crash
We are having an issue where when trying to open word documents attached in an outlook email they are unable to open them. It either wont open at all or word opens for a few seconds and then crashes and closes word. The workaround we have found for this…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
8,622 questions
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1 answer
Microsoft authenticator delete
I delete the microsoftauthenticator and i dont have accesss to the admin account of office 365. How can i solve it?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | iOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | iOS
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
27 questions
asked 2025-12-13T17:05:39.1766667+00:00
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JOHN TSOBANAKIS
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commented 2025-12-13T17:57:54.1266667+00:00
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Kai-L
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Moderator
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Windows Bluescreen WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR
This is like the third post Ive made on here in the past couple of days because my computer keeps bluescreening. This time however, I got a new error code: WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR I dont know what this means......help
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,342 questions
asked 2025-12-13T15:09:24.54+00:00
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Kenneth Lopez
0
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commented 2025-12-13T17:56:36.0933333+00:00
DaveM121
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
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Trash folders missing from outlook on a new computer setup
I'm setting up a new computer and the Trash Folders are missing on outlook
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
29,041 questions
asked 2025-12-13T00:36:13.07+00:00
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Kerry Calvert
0
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accepted 2025-12-13T17:56:20.6433333+00:00
Kerry Calvert
0
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3 answers
Why does Edge open everything in a new tab and can that be stopped?
Edge opens everything in a new tab. How can you change that?
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 10
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 10
Managing tabs, address bar, and search settings in Edge on Windows 10
1,078 questions
asked 2025-12-13T14:42:22.3133333+00:00
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Baking Soda
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answered 2025-12-13T17:56:18.76+00:00
Baking Soda
0
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1 answer
Cannot log in MS
Request Id: 084ec3f6-9db2-47a2-b7bd-0370b1166400 Correlation Id: 29e70d83-737b-45fe-9b9a-05cbed59d236 Timestamp: 2025-12-13T17:50:45Z Message: AADSTS50020: User account '<Mod remove PII> @hotmail.com' from identity provider 'live.com' does not…
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
4,519 questions
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Stocks ticker XLON:SMSN (Samsung Electronics London listing) stopped working in excel
Hello, the stock ticker XLON:SMSN (Samsung Electronics) stopped to work around a month ago. I cannot get the data in excel, and when I look for SMSN it does not find the correct one in London. Could you please check and fix this issue? Many…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
56,434 questions
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2 answers
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redirect using HttpContextAccessor
Hi, I am trying to redirect to my login page on a condition using IHttpContextAccessor. Here is my code : if (condition) { _signInManager.SignOutAsync(); …
Developer technologies | C#
Developer technologies | C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
11,705 questions
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recovery of dynamic IP from deallocated Azure VM
One VM has been automatically deallocated due to SKU deprecation. Now I started it again to a newer SKU code. Is there any way to recover its previous IP as static IP in the new one through the support team intervention and help?
Azure Virtual Network
Azure Virtual Network
An Azure networking service that is used to provision private networks and optionally to connect to on-premises datacenters.
2,973 questions
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I have three (3) separate draws from my Visa card account on 3 dates in December and have no idea what they are for. Please help me identify each charge in case we have duplicate charges taking place.
I have three (3) charges to my Visa card which I do not understand and feel that there is duplication on these charges. Here are the three charges ... I need the backup for these charges and how they were authorized.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
4,287 questions
asked 2025-12-13T17:08:51.72+00:00
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Carl Carlson
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answered 2025-12-13T17:54:55.1366667+00:00
DaveM121
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to recover my deleted Minecraft world.
How to recover my deleted Minecraft world.accidentally deleted today Mod moved from : Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Files
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
2,992 questions
asked 2025-12-13T16:29:03.5633333+00:00
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Nadia Ling
0
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edited the question 2025-12-13T17:54:34.6033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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4 answers
can't open windows security app
Can't open windows security app, and yes I have tried everything, tried to reset, tried to do everything, can't I upload a log from somewhere, so someone would help me out?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,492 questions
asked 2025-12-12T18:09:28.6566667+00:00
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Marijus Pilkis
0
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commented 2025-12-13T17:54:23.2+00:00
Marijus Pilkis
0
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1 answer
Making my image background Transparent
Hi, I'm trying to make my image background transparent in Microsoft Designer. 'm using Window 10. After successfully removing the image background, then going up to the top right download option, opening it, I don't see the option to MAKE BACKGROUND…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
4,287 questions
asked 2025-12-13T17:17:57.37+00:00
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Basil Roxbury
0
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edited the question 2025-12-13T17:53:38.5+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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Volunteer Moderator
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Why is the image in MIcrosoft's photos app so small? I could include a screenshot here but I don't see how to attach a document. Hope this isn't too complicated or misstated
Why is the image in MIcrosoft's photos app so small? I could include a screenshot here but I don't see how to attach a document. Hope this isn't too complicated or misstated
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
4,287 questions
asked 2025-12-13T17:18:42.97+00:00
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John Adkison
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answered 2025-12-13T17:53:25.6266667+00:00
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Jeronimo Fuerte
26,445
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Independent Advisor