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my laptop wont recognized my microphone.
Ive just bought a microphone (Microphone Trust Mico, Vaxiuja, USB&3.5mm) and my laptop doesnt want to recognize it. When i plug it in, nothing happens, it doesnt even appear in my devices. my laptop is a lenovo ideapad, quite old if you ask me, but…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Input and language
asked 2025-07-19T16:10:21.4733333+00:00
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Amelia Gabriela Dardai
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Amelia Gabriela Dardai
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How do I get rid of checkmarks when I open a file in Office 365?
When I click on the name of a file in Office 365, a checkmark will appear next to the name. This never happened until a couple weeks ago. Is there a way to click on the file name without a checkmark appearing? I am pasting a copy of what I see when…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
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I can't seem to install the Teams Walkie-Talkie app on my mobile device
I am the administrator of my tenant and the app is marked as available to everyone in the teams Admin center. However it is not on my Android mobile device Teams client. How do I push this out?
Microsoft Teams | Development
4,191 questions
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DPC Watchdog Violation Error
I face this error at random. I've shared a link to the ZIP file which contains the minidump files. Please help me to fix this issue. Thanks in advance! Link to the ZIP file: …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
26,613 questions
asked 2025-07-16T04:12:18.5133333+00:00
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Anirudh G Joshi
65
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commented 2025-07-19T17:12:05.9166667+00:00
Anirudh G Joshi
65
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1 answer
How to leave Windows 11 as Microsoft is not accepting my account.
I want to leave Windows 11 Insider Preview but when I follow necessary steps, Microsoft displays a message that my account is not registered as Windows 11 Insider Preview. When I opted for it, I did not make my Microsoft. I made my account later on. How…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
asked 2025-07-19T15:23:43.4566667+00:00
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Aslam Khan
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answered 2025-07-19T17:12:01.57+00:00
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Pauli O
5
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
OneDrive Backup Question
Greetings! [I] There is a screen capture attached (bottom of Thread) of three folders: two with green circles and white checkmark, one with a white circle and a check mark. The two folders when created on the local machine uploaded automatically (green…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
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I need Microsoft to reset my Administrator MFA
I am the only administrator and I have lost my MFA. How do I reset it?I am unable to access the "Shoreline Web Application" directory. Tenant ID is .... The MFA methods for both [] and [] are no longer available. Since there are no other active…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
25,286 questions
asked 2025-07-19T16:56:11.72+00:00
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Ken Snyder
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edited the question 2025-07-19T17:10:46.6366667+00:00
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Ben-V
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Moderator
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Microsoft teams where certain users are shown as “Unknown user”.
Hello, Please i need your help on this issue. We are experiencing an issue in Microsoft teams where certain users are shown as “Unknown user”. This appears to happen randomly sometimes it resolves itself but in other cases it persist. We have also…
Microsoft Teams | Development
4,191 questions
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Secure Certificate provisioning in azure with less interaction with our On Prem CA Infrastructure
Secure Certificate Provisioning in Azure with Minimal On-Prem CA Dependency Details What are the recommended approaches for implementing scalable and secure certificate provisioning in Azure while reducing reliance on traditional on-premises Certificate…
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
An Azure service that is used to manage and protect cryptographic keys and other secrets used by cloud apps and services.
1,457 questions
asked 2025-07-19T17:08:03.2666667+00:00
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Radhabai Patel
0
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asked 2025-07-19T17:08:03.2666667+00:00
Radhabai Patel
0
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Troubleshooting Purple Screen and Gray Screen on Startup and Login in Windows 11 Developer Preview
Hello :) When starting up my laptop, two boot options titled "Windows 11" are displayed, but selecting the second option does not lead to any progress and returns to the same screen. After logging into the account, a blank gray screen appears…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2025-07-16T19:41:35.1933333+00:00
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Taison Meftah
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commented 2025-07-19T17:07:51.7833333+00:00
Taison Meftah
0
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1 answer
Please allow the moderator/organizer the ability to remove/delete a chat message during a webinar.
When attendee's post an inappropriate message or incorrect answer to a question posed by the speaker(s), please allow the ability to remove or delete the chat message in question.
Microsoft Teams | Development
4,191 questions
asked 2025-05-13T14:18:37.0133333+00:00
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Lyles, Steve - Division of District Support
0
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answered 2025-07-19T17:03:53.7566667+00:00
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Sunday AB
80
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Az VM allocation failed unable to launch vms
Az VM allocation failed, what is the expected time before this is resolved for the east US zone? have been to consistently use machine for more than 2 weeks now? is there a mitigation for this would moving my vms to another zone resolver this issue?
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
9,114 questions
asked 2025-07-18T19:29:46.6966667+00:00
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Dylan Dockery
65
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edited a comment 2025-07-19T17:03:41.3233333+00:00
Dylan Dockery
65
Reputation points
1 answer
Completely disable all remnants and traces of Copilot in all Office apps across Web, Android, and Windows
Completely disable all remnants and traces of Copilot in all Office apps across Web, Android, and Windows
Microsoft Copilot | Other
985 questions
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Bottom of my screen flashing for no reason
Bottom of Screen Flashing.gif Hi all, My screen started flashing like this and idk why. I noticed that the flashing is aggravated when i open more windows. It's not a taskbar issue either. I changed the taskbar orientation and the flashing is still…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
21,400 questions
asked 2025-07-19T03:01:51.14+00:00
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Yip Wei Hao
0
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commented 2025-07-19T17:01:30.3366667+00:00
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Estrella721
645
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Photos App Edit Button broken, spinning circle, dead-end
New Windows 11 Pro downloaded from Microsoft and installed July 2025. (Version 24H2). The edit button in the photos app causes a spinning circle. The app starts, but clicking the "edit" button or using (Ctrl+E) results in a spinning circle,…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
427 questions
asked 2025-07-19T16:18:39.3666667+00:00
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cdgegefixer
0
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answered 2025-07-19T17:00:46.54+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
2,100
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
why can't I access Office.com from my MS Office 365. It's grayed out
Why can't I access Office.com from my MS Office 365. It's grayed out. I have an active subscription.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Office Online Server
755 questions
asked 2025-07-19T15:49:46.0366667+00:00
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Aivars Ērglis
0
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answered 2025-07-19T16:58:55.6833333+00:00
Aivars Ērglis
0
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0 answers
Excel 2016 subtotals
I do not have a subtotal icon in my Excel files. I have looked up instructions for creating subtotals, but I do not have the items or tabs that are referenced in the instructions.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2025-07-19T16:58:38.5066667+00:00
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Terri Wallace
0
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asked 2025-07-19T16:58:38.5066667+00:00
Terri Wallace
0
Reputation points
1 answer
I want my computer screen to stay open until I shut it down
How do I get the computer screen to stay open even if I am not typing anything for more than a few seconds? My computer is always plugged in so this isn't about running down the battery.
System Center Operations Manager
System Center Operations Manager
A family of System Center products that provide infrastructure monitoring, help ensure the predictable performance and availability of vital applications, and offer comprehensive monitoring for datacenters and cloud, both private and public.
1,639 questions
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Windows 11 Sidetone
Hello, I really would like a definitive answer on this as the IT team within the company don't seem to know how to keep this setting from being removed/uncontrollable. I'm a Sales Executive and for me, the side tone is a paramount tool for me to…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
590 questions
asked 2025-07-19T16:58:08.42+00:00
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Chris Fenn
0
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asked 2025-07-19T16:58:08.42+00:00
Chris Fenn
0
Reputation points
2 answers
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Camera is out of focus
Camera working but is out of focus especially at the screen centre point
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
18,406 questions
asked 2025-07-19T15:43:13.7333333+00:00
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Fraser Logue
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2025-07-19T16:57:26.5933333+00:00
Stefan Blom
4,121
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator