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Getting this error while registering for a Microsoft certification.
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ERROR_VUE_WIDE_BLOCK is typically because your account has been blocked by Pearson Vue which normally happens because of multiple failed payments. You need to contact Pearson Vue support using the link on https://aka.ms/CertificationSupport to get the block lifted.
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Hi Avinash,
Thanks for the question.
It looks like your Pearson Vue account is blocked, typically due to multiple failed payment attempts while scheduling an exam. You can get this removed by working with Pearson support and requesting them to unblock.
You can use the following link to get more details on how to contact support - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/help?sort=LastReplyDate&dir=Desc&tab=All&status=all&mod=&modAge=&advFil=&postedAfter=&postedBefore=&threadType=All
Hope this was helpful! Let me know in the comments if you face any further issues or have any queries in this regard.