8,247 questions
3 answers
"Updater.exe" in data usage statistics, Is it a malware?
I did a clean reinstall of windows yesterday and today I found this file named "Updater.exe" in data usage statistics. I am very suspicious of it being a malware
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-05T16:10:07.94+00:00
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Rohan Sain
0
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answered 2026-06-06T12:07:09.7633333+00:00
_AW_
67,756
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Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
How to fix this a 550 5.7.520 Message blocked, identified as spam. AS(4810)
I am receiving the following message when trying to send an email using Outlook with a PDF attachment. The email is not being delivered. I have not had an issue with this until about 6 weeks ago. People that I once emailed PDF documents, I can no…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
9,016 questions
asked 2025-07-16T18:32:25.2466667+00:00
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Vencent Johnson
0
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answered 2026-06-06T12:06:33.1733333+00:00
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DAVID L TURNAGE
0
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2 answers
cómo puedo arreglar el erro Microsoft.4297127D64EC6_2.6.2.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
Deje de jugar minecraft bedrock hace un tiempo y ahora que quiero volver a jugarlo no pasa de la primera pantalla de carga, y Windows me detecta que la aplicación no responde, ya intente desinstalando todo y volverlo a instalar reiniciar pc. Que puedo…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,980 questions
asked 2026-06-04T12:39:03.65+00:00
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Sebastian Di maria
0
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commented 2026-06-06T12:06:27.9333333+00:00
Emmanuel Santana
39,535
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to Fix 'CMOS Checksum Error' in HP Envy 17-ct Laptop?
My HP Envy 17-ct laptop was repaired. The original motherboard (i7-8565U 4 core) was replaced with a new one (i7-10510U 4 core). Since the repair, the laptop fails to boot Windows. It shows a "CMOS checksum invalid" error, restarts, and goes to…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
42,664 questions
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2 answers
EntitySyncFailure: Could not find stored procedure SP_CDSVirtualEntityGetPageRangesV2 for Synapse Link for Dataverse D365FO
Our team was able to create Synapse Link for Dataverse D365FO select tables to sync. However now I have noticed all the tables are empty in synaspe workspace and the EntitySyncFailure folder is populated with logs of each entity having a message similar…
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Synapse Analytics
An Azure analytics service that brings together data integration, enterprise data warehousing, and big data analytics. Previously known as Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
5,649 questions
asked 2026-06-03T21:07:30.8366667+00:00
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Alexander O'Reilly
40
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edited a comment 2026-06-06T12:03:40.8666667+00:00
Alexander O'Reilly
40
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0 answers
Hacked account and cannot access it
So my account got hacked and the hacker somehow managed to input his email and take out mine from the account and also changed the password so now I cannot log in to my account at all no matter what. If I try to log in with my password and say that I…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
14,502 questions
asked 2026-06-06T12:02:24.2433333+00:00
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bosca mihai
0
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answered 2026-06-06T12:02:38.4566667+00:00
AI answer
0 answers
How do I get a student discount?
I finished the student interest survey, and once I clicked finish nothing happens. It doesn't prompt me anywhere!!
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
8,268 questions
asked 2026-06-05T13:45:50.4366667+00:00
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Mushfiqur Sudad
0
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commented 2026-06-06T12:02:10.5433333+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
1,380
Reputation points
1 answer
Excel charts disappear when scrolling
When I create a chart in Excel and scroll away so it's offscreen, scrolling back to the chart will cause it to be invisible until I stop. This happens in every worksheet. How can I prevent this and make charts remain visible when scrolling through the…
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.
57,446 questions
asked 2026-06-05T22:55:30.92+00:00
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Ian
0
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answered 2026-06-06T12:00:54.36+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
1,380
Reputation points
0 answers
Issue with Service fabric queue
Hello, We are using Stateful service with queue, these queues are observed for new entry using while loop and cancellation token, recently we are continously getting exception at commitAsynnc(). We are not able to identify the root cause.…
Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric
An Azure service that is used to develop microservices and orchestrate containers on Windows and Linux.
339 questions
asked 2026-06-01T08:27:47.0866667+00:00
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Abhale, Sankalp
0
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commented 2026-06-06T11:58:04.81+00:00
Abhale, Sankalp
0
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2 answers
Compromised microsft account
My main Microsoft account got hacked last night with all forms of security removed now its changed to a new email I tried to recover it but Microsoft said they can't change information even though my account has been stolen. What's the next step?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,611 questions
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1 answer
How to change phone number in Microsoft account
Hi, I need to change my phone number in Microsoft account to match my new cell phone number and Xbox account. I have researched and I do not have the option to add a number or verify my identity. My screen shows my email and my old cellphone number…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
24,884 questions
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Everything in my OneNote app is read-only and i dont know why
I've already checked the forum and the __Misplaced Sections post didn't help me at all because I don't have any misplaced sections, and technically all my sections and notebooks are synced, or so the app says, but all the content from the notebooks,…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | Other | Android
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | Other | Android
A family of Microsoft products that enable users to capture, organize, and reuse notes electronically.
267 questions
asked 2026-06-06T00:59:12.8866667+00:00
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Luiza Kippel
0
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commented 2026-06-06T11:57:19.74+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
1,380
Reputation points
1 answer
Unable to get Startup credits of $1000
Hi. I'm trying to get the startup credits and i created the account from my company's email. First I got $200 free credits but I didn't get $1000 initial credits. And now when I'm trying to redeem those credits, Microsoft says that you are not eligible…
Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,370 questions
asked 2026-03-27T11:01:24.0166667+00:00
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Muhammad Azfar Faizan
0
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commented 2026-06-06T11:55:48.1366667+00:00
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Atanu Dasgupta
0
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2 answers
I am not receiving verification code via SMS to log into my Microsoft Account.
Hi, I was able to access my Hotmail account until two days ago, but now it's asking me to sign in again, saying I'm accessing "sensitive information." The problem is that I recently changed phones, and I didn't know I had to delink my old phone…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
9,016 questions
asked 2025-07-29T00:43:56.7533333+00:00
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DaEunSong-2752
95
Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T11:53:28.11+00:00
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Georgy Oshaaaa
0
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1 answer
Change Word for iOS voice away from English India though system default is set to English UK
Unable to change Word for iOS voice away from English India though system default is set to English UK. The Dictation Settings says English UK but voice pack has an Indian inaccurate male and voice packages.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | iOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | iOS
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
675 questions
asked 2026-06-06T10:58:58.6733333+00:00
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Sudhir Pillai
0
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answered 2026-06-06T11:52:34.21+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
1,380
Reputation points
1 answer
Microsoft Store and Xbox App Showing Prices in USD Instead of UAE Dirhams
I have set my device region, location and time zone to the United Arab Emirates. However, the Microsoft Store and Xbox app are still displaying prices in US dollars ($) instead of UAE dirhams (AED). I've already tried doing all the 3 solutions form this…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
4,980 questions
asked 2026-06-04T13:27:48.3666667+00:00
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Majed Bin Hadhir
0
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commented 2026-06-06T11:45:26.7433333+00:00
Majed Bin Hadhir
0
Reputation points
2 answers
GitHub action `Azure/functions-action` down
The repository https://github.com/Azure/functions-action is currently disabled, preventing any github actions that use Azure/functions-action@v1 from working. Will this be resolved, or is there a new deployment action that I should be switching to?
Azure Functions
Azure Functions
An Azure service that provides an event-driven serverless compute platform.
6,474 questions
asked 2026-06-05T19:02:40.0766667+00:00
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Wallen, Alexander
0
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answered 2026-06-06T11:44:17.6666667+00:00
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Eric
0
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2 answers
How do we do it
How to get 1000 Microsoft points fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
7,425 questions
asked 2026-06-01T11:30:35.2433333+00:00
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Yashin Salwathura
0
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commented 2026-06-06T11:42:57.7133333+00:00
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Summer Williams
0
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2 answers
Microsoft 365 home use subscription cancellation
I need to chat with a Microsoft representative for a call back in regards to TrackingID#26041600040007857. My subscription was cancelled on April 16, 2026 but I was billed again on May 10, 2026
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
16,764 questions
asked 2026-06-05T17:47:57.3166667+00:00
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JodyJanet Cooper
0
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edited a comment 2026-06-06T11:41:43.64+00:00
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Liora D
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
built in microphone stopped working after windows update
I have a Dell Inspiron All-in-one and the microphone just stopped working after an update. Could the update have affected my microphone? I have checked privacy settings and appears not to be blocking the mic.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
23,153 questions
asked 2026-06-06T11:38:31.18+00:00
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Gary Tarpinian
0
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answered 2026-06-06T11:38:52.4033333+00:00
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