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can't login on my xbox app and microsoft store after upgrading my pc

can't login on my xbox app and microsoft store after upgrading my pc I upgraded my cpu and ram and motherboard now i cant login and use any of my microsoft apps

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-05-30T02:18:49.92+00:00
Kenneth Pruchniak 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T13:03:46.0833333+00:00
Carl-L 14,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Prevent a thick-client app's Windows user from accessing the local SQL Express DB outside the app

Setup: A Windows desktop app runs on non-admin workstations. It uses a local SQL Server Express instance on the same machine over shared memory. The app connects to SQL using the logged-in Windows user's own identity (the app process runs as that…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-06-04T13:03:09.61+00:00
Mansoor R 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T13:03:32.3266667+00:00

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Constantly setting up a new PIN each time the computer fall asleep?

Recently bought a brand new laptop less than a month ago. It's an ACER Nitro V15. Been working amazingly as I don't have the space for a PC tower and all I really do is play games; however, that's not the problem. Everyone knows computers have a…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2026-06-03T07:45:05.2733333+00:00
Signature S 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T13:03:28.9133333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 20,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Custom Metrics and 30-Day Report Showing Only 28 Days of Data

I'm looking for a way to generate a Teams meeting usage report that includes custom metrics such as the meeting organizer's UPN, attendee UPNs, meeting frequency by month, and average meeting duration. Is this level of reporting available through Teams…

Microsoft Teams | Development
Microsoft Teams | Development

Building, integrating, or customizing apps and workflows within Microsoft Teams using developer tools and APIs

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asked 2026-06-04T10:26:39.4433333+00:00
Fukumioka 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-04T13:03:15.1866667+00:00
Fukumioka 0 Reputation points
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Configure a workflow approval for the Ledger daily journal workflow gives an error no sequence number.

I have configured a workflow approval for the Ledger daily journal workflow and I get an error that there is no sequence number and it must be specified before I can create a workflow. However I cannot find in which module and/or section I must be. Can…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Other
asked 2026-06-04T13:00:32.43+00:00
richard rodrigus 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T13:03:11.1733333+00:00
Nam-D 3,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to link my account using the product key?

I would like to link my office program to my account using my product key for my laptop.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-06-04T12:23:31.7266667+00:00
Donsie 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T13:02:37.42+00:00
DaveM121 885K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Recover Global Admin Microsoft account with lost MFA Access lockout

I am locked out of my company's Microsoft 365 admin center and cannot reset the M365. This happened in feburary as well, when i set up additional MFA options. No of the options are available. I have tried calling every day for the past week, and can…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-06-04T13:01:11.3+00:00
Alex O 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T13:01:35.4566667+00:00

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Issue with OneDrive Favorites Opening in Browser Instead of Teams App

Hi Microsoft Support, I’m reaching out because I’ve noticed a change in how pinned items behave in the Favorites section of OneDrive within the Teams app. Previously, selecting a pinned file would open it directly in the Teams app, but now those same…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Teams and channels | Other
asked 2026-04-30T22:28:54.4266667+00:00
Laural 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T13:01:27.37+00:00
Lauren Rushing 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft store is not working properly

I wanted to open the Xbox app, but it says, 'Application update required. Your version of the Xbox app is outdated. Update now for the latest features.' When I click the 'Update now' button, the Microsoft Store opens the downloads page, and nothing…

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2026-05-29T10:06:59.4833333+00:00
Hooman Sadeghian 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T13:01:17.1033333+00:00
Carl-L 14,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Reset Password Process is Useless!

I followed the forgot password steps, provided an alternative email, got the verification code and went through the reset password process. It asks me to provide a previous password in order to be allowed to reset it. I'm on this site because I don't…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-06-04T12:59:11.2133333+00:00
Robyn Robinson 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T13:00:30.9+00:00
Robyn Robinson 0 Reputation points
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blocked account error

Hi Team, I tried login to outlook using the first time credentials ; however it state account is blocked everytime i try to login. what could be the issue? thanks!\

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-06-03T07:09:56.4533333+00:00
THAKUR, GEETA (EXTERN) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T13:00:24.7266667+00:00
Victor1-V 8,910 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My Templates tool missing from Outlook

This issue occurred some time last year and Microsoft fixed it, but it appears the "My Templates" function is missing from Outlook again. It does not show in the Outlook "Add apps" section. Is anyone else having this issue?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-02-20T19:32:00.7033333+00:00
Sean Green 240 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T13:00:24.46+00:00
Sean Green 240 Reputation points
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MS Word will not update

My MS word application hasn’t updated since 2018 and refuses to update

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-06-04T12:48:24.9266667+00:00
Slade Chandler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T13:00:04.0333333+00:00
Stefan Blom 341.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Email not showing in Inbox

Incoming messages are not showing up in inbox. need assistance.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-06-03T06:45:26.46+00:00
NagaSeshu Vaddy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T12:59:50.44+00:00
Victor1-V 8,910 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows Hello PIN setup options grayed out with red text warning stating "This setting is managed by your organization"

Hello everyone! I have a clean home setup tower that has zero corporate profiles or school emails attached to it. I want to add a simple 6-digit PIN login protocol so I don't have to enter a complex master email password every time I wake up the machine.…

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
asked 2026-06-04T12:59:35.3333333+00:00
Jane Smith 0 Reputation points
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How to fix audio issue in windows 11 with Dell Optiplex 3090?

I can't hear any audio or voice with my PC. My PC is Dell optiplex 3090 and my OS is windows 11. The system can find audio devices including headphones and speakers but not available to hear. I want to fix this soon. Thanks

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-06-03T21:31:57.7066667+00:00
Red Man 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T12:59:13.3533333+00:00
Ivan B 113.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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sync emails from my devices

i can not access my emails from other devices to my laptop

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-06-03T06:43:24.1066667+00:00
bbar0207 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T12:59:12.3733333+00:00
Victor1-V 8,910 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Outlook mail refresh not operaing

Outlook is installed on my lap top and iPad. On the laptop the mail refresh function is missing the update inbox function, only has the update send function. Both work on the iPad. How do I get the refresh inbox instruction back?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-06-03T06:29:48.1733333+00:00
Graeme Gentles 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T12:58:48.82+00:00
Victor1-V 8,910 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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double conflicting statements about office 365 family / personal

I have an active Microsoft 365 Family subscription with 1 TB available and only 66 GB used. Outlook.com keeps showing “Subscription expiring” and “storage limit exceeded”. The account page shows a cancelled Microsoft 365 Personal subscription expiring in…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-06-04T12:39:39.96+00:00
Nathalie L 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T12:58:30.5033333+00:00
Nathalie L 0 Reputation points
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My microsoft shows an error question after a few seconds of restart.

Everytime I launch my Microsoft office, it runs into an error after a few seconds of restarting, it says "We're sorry, word has run into an error that is preventing it from working properly, therefore word will need to close as a result.",…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-06-04T12:57:02.5733333+00:00
Lesego Ramothibe 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T12:57:16.5166667+00:00

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