Windows 11 23H2 → 25H2 upgrade fails with 0xC1900101-0x40017 during SECOND_BOOT
Windows 11 Pro 23H2 cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 25H2. The upgrade consistently fails with: 0xC1900101-0x40017 "The installation failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with an error during BOOT operation." The installation reaches approximately…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
Double charge ot my bank account
I got 2 charges on my account of the same amount 1 day apart one said Microsoft*microsoft36msbillinfoie and the other said microsoft iso Milverton za please can someone tell me why this happens it's not the first time it has happened!
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
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Crazy bills to my Pay-as-you-Go account that I never used: USD $250 pm Invoices
The automated billing is like a daylight robbery. I trusted linking my card under Azure thinking its safe. As a beginner I merely subscribed for Basic Pay-as-you-go services. After initial few months I am being billed ~ USD 250 and for what God knows? I…
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
Everything is in American Somoan; why, I need USA?
Everything is in American Somoan; why, I need USA?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Not Getting MY AI Fest voucher
Hey i completed my playlist submitted for the certification voucher. But it is now 22 june i didn't received it yet.
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I was registering for GH 300 exam but while doing payment, it thrown 404 error although my money got deducted from my account
I was registering for GH 300 exam but while doing payment, it thrown 404 error although my money got deducted from my account, so what to do... Please help me in it.
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Came home and found Xbox console ban
My Microsoft account was breached. When I switched on my Xbox, several unfamiliar profiles were logged into the console and the console displayed a device-ban message. My own Xbox enforcement history shows zero strikes and no suspensions. I immediately…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
AI Skills Fest 2026 - Requesting Manual Voucher Entry for Completed Data Pro Playlist
Event Name: Microsoft AI Skills Fest 2026 Full Registered Name: Omar Zayed Account Profile Email: ******@outlook.com Another Profile Email: ******@gmail.com Completed Official Playlist: Data Pro - Implement Data Engineering solutions using…
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How to make use of Azure AI Services with Microsoft Entra ID and Also how to activate it if we need to use it as a SDK
Hello Team , In the New Azure AI Foundry we need to perform multilingual Implementation in which we need to make use of Azure Language - Language Detection , Azure Translator - Text Translation , Azure Speech - Speech To Text , Azure Speech - Speech…
Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
An Azure service that integrates speech processing into apps and services.
Unjust ban and no option to appeal
I’ve been banned with no way to appeal and told by their customer service team that the enforcement team may have seen “cheese” and “steal” as bannable offenses. But that can’t be possible as this entire issue was automated!! Customer service can’t do…
Windows for home | Other | Gaming
Access restricted from "https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/hardware"
I got the message "Access restricted" from https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/hardware. I have reviewed our Partner Center account and would like to clarify our current status: Account Verification is completed and shows as…
Microsoft Partner Center | Other
Other features or issues related to Microsoft Partner Center
PL-300 certification voucher or discount for June - July 2026
Is there any option to get a voucher for PL-300 certification for June or July 2026
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Account got hacked and i have no method to recover it
My main Microsoft account (******@gmail.com) was hacked some time ago. I didn't notice because i just used it to play Minecraft and Sea of Thieves. The hacker changed the contact email, password, and security information, i don't have any method to get…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
Critical: OneDrive Automatically Deleting Files in Real-Time Without Any Device Sync also
I found this question/answer and am having the exact same problem that I need help with Files and folders are being deleted and moved into the Recycling Bin automatically. I can manually restore a few at a time, however there are thousands that were…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
Cannot renew Microsoft Certification
Good day, I have attempted today the 20 June to take the renewal assessment exam to renew my Azure Data Scientist Associate certification. I followed the renewal ink in the reminder email stating that "Your Microsoft Certified: Azure Data…
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Unable to Find Wireless Display Feature
Hi Team, I am currently using Windows 11 Pro version 25H2. I am unable to locate the "Wireless Display" feature under Optional Features. As a result, I cannot install or enable Wireless Display functionality. Could you please assist in…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
AI Skills Fest – Voucher Not Received
Subject: AI Skills Fest – Voucher Not Received Hello Microsoft Support Team, I hope you are doing well. I recently participated in the Microsoft AI Skills Fest and successfully completed the required learning playlist. I have already received my…
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Child Microsoft account taken over and sign-in alias changed
Hello, I am seeking assistance regarding what appears to be a takeover of my son's Microsoft account. The original account email was: [******@icloud.com] Around 25 May 2026, we received Microsoft emails containing a one-time security code and another…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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Azure Certification Renewal
Hi, I was taking the assessment to renew my Azure Solution Architect Expert certification. As soon as I submitted all the questions, It said the certification expired today. Though certification was expiring on 20th Jun 2026 and I was taking the…
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Windows PowerShell cannot be opened using the 'Run as Administrator' option
Hi Team, I am currently using Windows 11 Pro version 25H2. I am experiencing an issue where Windows PowerShell cannot be opened using the 'Run as Administrator' option. The application either does not launch or fails to open with administrative…