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Surface pro 11 has no display after enter system
I downloaded a recovery image from Microsoft and successfully restore the system to my surface. However, after the restore finished and entered system, the surface only got back light, but no display. I pressed the power button to turn off the screen…
Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2025-07-17T07:17:00.91+00:00
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Dicky Liang
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edited a comment 2025-07-20T17:23:28.29+00:00
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Jeric Sobrino
5
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Upgraded Hard drive and upgraded to windowa 11 and lost office 2024 activation
Upgraded Hard drive and upgraded to windowa 11 and lost office 2024 activation
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Windows
asked 2025-07-20T00:44:01.9433333+00:00
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HenryFoster-1021
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edited the question 2025-07-20T17:23:17.9966667+00:00
Stefan Blom
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why does my windows pc periodically revert to default lock screen and not normal lock screen
My windows 11 pc periodically reverts to the default windows lock screen. This precludes using chrome remote access. Is this a machine failure?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
26,625 questions
asked 2025-07-20T17:22:35.95+00:00
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Bill Grenker
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asked 2025-07-20T17:22:35.95+00:00
Bill Grenker
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Mobile Hotspot not connecting to internet
Hi, i asked this question a while ago but the original thread got locked after being migrated and im unable to reply to it anymore. heres the link -…
Surface | Surface Pro | Network
822 questions
asked 2025-07-20T16:43:08.4766667+00:00
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Charlie shaw
0
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edited an answer 2025-07-20T17:22:05.7666667+00:00
Jeric Sobrino
5
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
My Microsoft account has been locked and I can't appeal.
I have an issue with my Microsoft account that has been bugging me for months now. A few months ago, I noticed that my Microsoft account has been locked for "too many wrong logins" and every single time I reset my password (which I did,…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2025-07-20T09:27:46.2533333+00:00
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Calvin Lucien
0
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edited the question 2025-07-20T17:21:54.5533333+00:00
Stefan Blom
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randomly kicked to login screen no matter what computer I am on.
since building my new pc I have been experiencing the issue of randomly being kicked to the login screen even if I am actively using my pc. this has been inconsistent and I have not found any trigger to it so far. it can happen 40 times in under a minute…
Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
1,530 questions
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Browsers Crashing on Windows 11 After Update
After a recent update, all browsers except Edge are failing to open. They appear briefly and then disappear. Disabling all antivirus software did not help. Safe mode allows them to work, but it restricts certain functionalities on the PC. Additionally,…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
26,625 questions
asked 2025-07-20T16:46:09.73+00:00
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Nikita Gamygin
0
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answered 2025-07-20T17:21:19.5233333+00:00
DaveM121
4,565
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Independent Advisor
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When will Microsoft fix the objectively bas design choices in Windows 11?
When is Microsoft planning to fix the objectively bad design choices in Windows 11? WHEN, not why, not if, but WHEN will it correct the removal of the option to put the taskbar on the sides of the screen? WHEN, not why, not if, but WHEN will it correct…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
26,625 questions
asked 2025-07-20T17:21:08.85+00:00
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Blake Robertson
0
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asked 2025-07-20T17:21:08.85+00:00
Blake Robertson
0
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4 answers
Chinese Changjie input is not properly working after auto windows update
Hi, my Chinese changjie input is not properly working after auto windows update After I switch to Changjie input mode, and after I enter the codes for Chinese word and press "space", the Chinese word should come out. After windows update, I do…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
1,535 questions
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How to set up 365 E5
Hi all, Help me. I need urgent. My company prepare for a large E365 E5
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Other
asked 2025-07-20T05:36:41.9833333+00:00
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DeLaroma
0
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edited the question 2025-07-20T17:20:32.6766667+00:00
Stefan Blom
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Key Attestation with Yubikey PIV/SmartCard on Certification Authority
Hello, we have configured internal AD CS to enroll certificates for Smart Card Logon for Yubikey users using PIV. Everything works fine from this point. Now we would like to ensure that certificates can be enrolled to (preferable) registered keys only,…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
asked 2023-06-14T10:34:57.6966667+00:00
Jan Zak
5
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commented 2025-07-20T17:19:19.5433333+00:00
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Brandon Thetford
0
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4 answers
INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP error during the 24H2 Setup
Hi, I was trying hard to upgrade my windows to 24H2, but everytime i do the update it says INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP on the BSOD after 60%. I tried various solutions like checking disk for errors and all, but nothing resolved my issue. Recently, i checked…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
10,960 questions
asked 2025-07-19T18:34:46.3+00:00
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Vipin Jain
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commented 2025-07-20T17:16:32.86+00:00
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Ivan Bitencourt
1,140
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
0 answers
Our Azure IoT Update appears to be malfunctioning.
Good Day, For the last month we have been experiencing issues with Azure IoT Hub - Specifically the Update blade. We have created a new ADUTag: LoadAssistTestADU-ESP32S3-F16-R8, and flashed a new ESP32S3 based custom PCB, with it, the 'ADU version'…
Azure IoT Hub
Azure IoT Hub
An Azure service that enables bidirectional communication between internet of things (IoT) devices and applications.
1,278 questions
asked 2025-07-20T17:15:09.2866667+00:00
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Adrian Wreyford
65
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asked 2025-07-20T17:15:09.2866667+00:00
Adrian Wreyford
65
Reputation points
1 answer
email account error when using Outlook browser app
I have had a Microsoft 365 account for several years and have always used a Gmail.com email address to manage the account. With the most recent outlook 365, I have an issue where I can access my email using outlook only when I use the desktop Outlook…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2025-07-20T13:37:43.9733333+00:00
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Larry Campbell
0
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edited the question 2025-07-20T17:14:42.9733333+00:00
Stefan Blom
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Cannot Access My Hotmail and OneDrive Account – Two-Way Authenticator Not Working and Account Blocked
I urgently need help recovering access to my Hotmail account, which is also linked to my OneDrive where I store important documents. Here is the situation: Here is the error I see when I try to verify: ‘There’s a temporary problem with the service. .’ I…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
9,474 questions
asked 2025-07-11T20:12:49.73+00:00
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Mayanka
0
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edited the question 2025-07-20T17:13:19.15+00:00
Stefan Blom
4,141
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2 answers
Added Office 365 Family to new PC, but only one of several email accounts is set up.
Added Office 365 Family to new PC, but only one of several email accounts is set up.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
asked 2025-07-08T20:24:18.24+00:00
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Glen Evans
0
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answered 2025-07-20T17:12:02.7833333+00:00
Stefan Blom
4,141
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2 answers
How do I download personalized Word, Excel Power Point? The personalized versions say, "Hello Bob/Jane" etc. My down loads open with a generic 'good morning" etc
When I originally bought Microsoweft 365 Personal, The Word, Excel, and Power Point were very personalize opening up with "Good morning Bob". And the application seemed much more user friendly. The downloads I have are impersonalized and rather…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Forms | For home
asked 2025-07-19T15:36:41.51+00:00
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James Dugan
0
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answered 2025-07-20T17:11:58.6533333+00:00
James Dugan
0
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2 answers
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How to bring comments/notes back into view?
All comments/notes in one of my Excel worksheets got pushed beyond visible range when the file was moved to a new computer. I can manually move it back into view and resize it back to its original look, but I can't do that for thousands of cells. It was…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
4,005 questions
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get 2nd copy of outlook 365 on wife's new laptop
I have a microsoft 365 family license. I just purchased a new laptop for my wife. I ran the install program as directed by numerous microsoft websites. I cannot get a desktop version of outlook to run on her new laptop.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
35 questions
asked 2025-07-20T01:50:45.5166667+00:00
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Mitchell Kaplan
0
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edited an answer 2025-07-20T17:09:35.03+00:00
Stefan Blom
4,141
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2 answers
OneNote links no longer working
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Windows
asked 2025-07-20T13:06:54.52+00:00
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Bill Pellegrini
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answered 2025-07-20T17:06:01.2366667+00:00
Bill Pellegrini
0
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