How can I set up a Windows Hello PIN but disallow its usage on the lock screen?
I am running a local account. I want to set up a Windows Hello PIN for use with passkeys and with certain applications, but do not want to allow the PIN to be used to unlock my computer and sign into Windows. How can I tweak the Windows Registry and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
how to fix video on teams- personal outlook subscription
hi again the issue recurred i cannot open video on ms teams ( personal outlook account) moved to Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Audio and video
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Other
Additional features, settings, or issues not covered by specific Microsoft Teams Free categories
Help me annotate/explain a spreadsheet. I need help with the formulas.
The Spreadsheet in question defines blood pressure readings and temperatures. I need help to decide what functions I might use to further explain the raw data. Thanks for your help. PR
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
Is the WinRTC project still active?
MS was at one time sponsoring a WinRTC project (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/winrtc/). It even had an email address "WinRtcTeam@microsoft.com." The email address seems to be no longer active. Is the WinRTC project still…
Windows development | Windows API - Win32
DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (0x133)
I keep getting the black screen with this DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (0x133) error. I've tried numerous paths to correct. Had my PC in for service and they told me it was the KB5074109 update, and they uninstalled it. This was in January 2026. Since then…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
Still having install issues with KB5087539 on Windows Server 2025
So to be clear, I install Windows Server 2025 from a DVD, not an ISO from the Internet. I can't imagine that makes a difference, but there it is. `I have been trying to update several Dell servers that are a few years old, but still supported. Server…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
Email syncing issues
Good evening, Microsoft Support team I’m [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed] a legally deaf individual having a hard time seeking assistance in order to receive and retain my emails for work When I opened up the Microsoft over a…
Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For business
Using Outlook for iOS in business environments for email and scheduling
Need to Request Certificate of Residence (COR) 2026, for Tax Withholding
Dear Microsoft Admin Good day, need to request the Certificate of Residence (COR) for Microsoft Advertising for our company tax documentation and internal finance records. Could you please provide the latest available COR document applicable to our…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | MacOS
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
BitLocker Auto-Encryption Without user Interaction
Hello commnunity, We are shipping brand new laptops directly from the factory to remote employees via Autopilot. We want BitLocker to fully encrypt the system drive silently during the device provisioning phase, before the user logs in, without prompting…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
SharePoint: Is it possible see who downloaded files in a library?
Hi! I wanted to know if its possible to see who and when downloads a file. Where can I see that, I think I can but don't know where. Thanks
Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For education | Other
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
Outlook 2021 cannot open my archived PST file after moving to a new PC
I recently moved from an older Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 and copied several Outlook PST archive files that contain important emails and attachments. The issue is that I no longer have access to the original Outlook profile, and Outlook is unable to…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
How can I resolve this issue?
While using Cowork, more than an hour has passed without a task being completed. The task is not completing, and I cannot enter any commands again. I cannot proceed to the next step. I would like to resolve this issue.
Microsoft Copilot | Other
Setup needed for MS Teams status change subscription?
We currently use application permissions (client credentials) for Presence.Read.All and may extend it to Presence.ReadWrite.All. These permissions will let us use presence get and presence set / clear for MS teams integration. We also need to subscribe…
Microsoft Teams | Development
Building, integrating, or customizing apps and workflows within Microsoft Teams using developer tools and APIs
I can't access the pin to open my windows due to a change in the security settings, i can't reset the pin
An update changed the security settings on my computer and it say's I can't use my pin. I have to change it. It then sends me to a page which asks for my email password. I can't remember the password, but when I ask to reset it, it says the option to do…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
How to fix an issue where a black bar is covering my sheet tabs in Excel
In Excel within Citrix, a black bar appears at the bottom of the window, obscuring the sheet tabs. This issue occurs across multiple workbooks and machines, making it difficult, but not impossible, to navigate between sheets. I have attached a screen…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data
I cannot login to my Business account. All attempts to recover have been tried. No way to request support.
I cannot login and recovery attempts continue to fail. I have tried everything. There is no one to talk to anywhere at Microsoft. Very frustrating. I am able to login to my Personal microsoft account (which is how i was able to get here) but the business…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
How can I access the Microsoft Purview
I am a volunteer logging into our church's non-profit M365 Business Basic account and would like to access and explore the configuration options for the Microsoft purview, can you please how can I find and access it?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
Azure Local 2604 update fails at "Update HybridAKS Extension for arc resource bridge" — stale ExtensionConfig
I have a two-node Azure Local cluster (version 2604) registered with Arc using a proxy. The cluster update process fails at the step "Update HybridAKS Extension for arc resource bridge". After investigation, I confirmed: Arc Resource Bridge…
Azure Local
How to receive a credly badge after completing the microsoft playlist
I recently participated in the Microsoft A.I Skills Fest, and I managed to complete the playlist. As we speak, I have not received either the Credly badge or the Exam Voucher. What might be the issue? Can you help me acquire the badge and the voucher?
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
Entra ID Tenant Blocked Due to Inactivity (AADSTS5000225) - Request for Reactivation
Hi, I'm unable to sign in to my Entra ID tenant "默认目录" (Default Directory). When attempting to sign in at portal.azure.com (http://portal.azure.com/), I receive the following error: Error code: AADSTS5000225 Error message: This tenant has been…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.