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i had another microsoft account stolen via malware

I had a Microsoft account stolen via a token stealer, I have tried the recovery form but it is slow and is unclear if I need to replay to the escalation emails or submit another form. however, I have proof that I own the account via Microsoft family…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-10-11T05:19:16.42+00:00
Drago DracoMan671 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T09:03:47.57+00:00
MartMcd 2,670 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to recover all the Office 2016 registration keys purchased

Hello, I have a few old laptops and NUC computers that I had on them installed the Office 2016. I recently had to replace the harddrive (no recovery possible) and needed to reinstall Office 2016. I DO NOT WANT to install the Office 365. I just want to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-10-09T10:56:01.57+00:00
NAFTALI HERSCOVICI 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T09:03:47.13+00:00
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Hold up, why is 21H2, 22H2 of Windows 11 currently gone?

Hold up, why is 21H2, 22H2 of Windows 11 currently gone? (To not think I'm using it, I use Windows 11 25H2 Home Single Language). I have just watched a video of all EOL messages and none of the surprised me, except for the Windows 11 21H2/ 22H2. Is this…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-10-10T03:04:17.79+00:00
Huy Dat Nguyen 90 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-11T09:03:28.7433333+00:00
Huy Dat Nguyen 90 Reputation points
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how to recover lost activation key

I am using new computer and I want to use microsoft office for new computer,but I lost my my activation key,how to recover back?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T08:07:05.2266667+00:00
黄应华 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T09:03:04.38+00:00
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CreateDirectory2W: is failure indicated by NULL or INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE?

I am reviewing a Win32 interop declaration for CreateDirectory2W and need to know the authoritative failure return value, before writing any code that acts on its returned handle. Microsoft Learn's CreateDirectory2W page declares a HANDLE return type and…

Windows development | Windows API - Win32
asked 2026-10-11T08:59:46.7366667+00:00
Massimo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T09:02:47.7033333+00:00
Massimo 0 Reputation points
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Phone link is listing deleted or unwanted messages in the list, better filtering desired

I expected to see the exact listing from my "Messages" app in Phone link, but it decided to also list messages I put in the bin. I'd prefer they were also filtered like the messages in "Spam and blocked". Bonus points if the list…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-10-11T09:02:46.13+00:00
Peter Wiersig 0 Reputation points
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How to cancel Microsoft 365 Business Standard

I set up a trial for Microsoft 365 business standard last year and immediately asked to cancel as it didn’t have any features that were different to our family plan. However, it appears it was never cancelled and I have been charged ever since. You’ll…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | MacOS
asked 2026-10-09T18:54:28.4866667+00:00
Rob Ellis 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T09:02:19.1933333+00:00
Stefan Blom 354K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to fix the display settings on my browsers

when i open a browser my tabs always appear really big, I changed the display settings to recommended and turned the touch screen mode off and also changed the page zoom setting to %100 none of them worked and they become even bigger. I made a new user…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-09-09T16:24:13.89+00:00
susam 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T09:00:55.18+00:00
Arun Khanna 0 Reputation points
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How to use again one function of RAMMap. Gives crash and it goes to force restart !

RAMMap v1.63 Empty Working Sets does nothing on Windows 11 26H2 (build 26300.xxxx). Worked fine on 25H2 before the September 2026 quality update

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-01T23:17:45.76+00:00
ExoticGuest 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T08:59:27.6766667+00:00
ExoticGuest 0 Reputation points
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Many episodes of Edge and outlook every morning

When I sign on on the morning my computer is very slow. I see multiple Microsoft Ede and many outlooks so it takes along time to speed up. Is there anything I can do to help that? Tom Duncan

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-07T17:19:40.72+00:00
Tom Duncan 10 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-11T08:58:56.92+00:00
Stefan Blom 354K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Account Hacked

My account was just recently hacked about 30 minutes ago. the guy changed the email on the account and the phone number so now i have no way to even login into the account. is there anyway someone could email me and help me fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-10-11T08:57:24.86+00:00
jalon hall 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:58:55.1+00:00
jalon hall 0 Reputation points
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problem z microsoft family safety

Moje konto ma błędną datę urodzenia, przypisano je jako dziecko do grupy rodzinnej, a konto organizatora zostało trwale utracone i nie ma do niego dostępu. Chcę zweryfikować swój wiek i opuścić grupę. Jestem pełnoletni.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Other

A free app and service that helps families create healthy digital habits and stay connected. It’s designed to support both online safety and real-world awareness by offering tools for screen time management, content filtering, and location sharing

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asked 2026-10-11T08:54:31.5166667+00:00
lovsiax 0 Reputation points
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Why are several of my recent Systems Restore Points removed not by me and only 1 left?

I am Win 11 (64) fully updated. I updated an App (not a Microsoft App) yesterday evening and by Default a System Restore Point was created. Tonight in "fiddling "with my Outlook Settings I lost access to Outlook -would not accept my password.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-10-11T08:54:16.35+00:00
NeilFitzjames-0675 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:54:28.8966667+00:00

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Cannot access original Microsoft Learn profile — Credentials Support portal also broken

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I need assistance with an inaccessible Microsoft Learn profile. My original profile, martinrufino-4485, remains publicly visible with 72 badges and 21 trophies. However, after changing my Microsoft account email alias from…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-10-10T17:32:19.05+00:00
Rufino Martin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:54:16.2733333+00:00
Julian Sharp 45,001 Reputation points
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OneDrive is uploading files to the cloud without my input.

Hi I am having difficulty with OneDrive. It is randomly uploading my data files up into the cloud. How do I stop OneNote from interfering with where my files are stored and get the files back on to my laptop? Stu

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows
asked 2026-10-11T08:53:47.2+00:00
Stuart Clarke 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:54:02.5966667+00:00

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Synching my Phone with Windows 11

How can I simply and safely synch my android phone and windws 11 laptop

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Android
asked 2026-10-11T08:52:29.6766667+00:00
Stephen Moore 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:52:44.1033333+00:00

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Outlook will not allow me to send an email to my group that is 50 persons as BCC

Outlook email server will not allow me to send an email Blind Copy to 50 of my members of my group

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-10-11T02:18:39.81+00:00
Suz Zpotts 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:52:21.6766667+00:00
Stefan Blom 354K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Unexpected error We encountered an unexpected error. Please try again later. If this issue continues, please contact site support.

Unexpected error We encountered an unexpected error. Please try again later. If this issue continues, please contact site support. facing error like this while registering for the exam. please do the needful

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-10-11T02:44:36.88+00:00
Shifana Majeed 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:50:10.62+00:00
Julian Sharp 45,001 Reputation points
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Associated email address blocked

My husband has been on my account (@outlook.com) but has suddenly been blocked @outlook.com need to have this unblocked Moderator note: personal information removed

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-10-11T02:51:31.1066667+00:00
Catherine Percy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:50:03.4966667+00:00
Stefan Blom 354K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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i have learned one course duration 3 days but i have completed all the module but i dont know what to do next

i have learned one course duration 3 days but i have completed all the module but i dont know what to do next

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-10-11T05:52:38.07+00:00
Rakshana Palanivel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T08:49:33.7566667+00:00
Julian Sharp 45,001 Reputation points