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Microsoft 365 admin MFA lockout – existing support case but no case email received

Our company Microsoft 365 / Entra account is accessible with the correct username and password, and I can sign in to the regular Microsoft 365 portal. However, access to Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Security Info, and Engage Center requires MFA. The…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-01T08:45:29.65+00:00
hwangsung 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:12:32.9666667+00:00
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Not receiving emails

On my desktop computer, it tells me I have to set up a PIN to get into the computer, and to do so, it has to send a code to my email, and I'm not receiving the email

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-01T23:35:43.0233333+00:00
Custom Canvas and Vinyl 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T04:11:51.41+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 75,780 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to recover hotmail emails prior to 2016

Hi, I see this is a common issue. I cannot retrieve emails prior to 2016 in my hotmail account. How do I recover them? Thank you.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-01T20:20:50.1933333+00:00
Felicia Tan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T04:08:07.16+00:00
Chloe-V 12,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Distorted colors on my Surface Laptop 11 after using Surface Dock 2

Building off a prior thread from 3/15/2025 on this same issue, but no solutions posted in that thread. The screen of my new Surface Laptop 11 has been experiencing color distortion issues for the past month. The colors appear altered on the laptop…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-18T18:28:58.9933333+00:00
Tim 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T04:06:52.97+00:00
Guido Bigontina 0 Reputation points
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The activation server determined the specific product key has been blocked.

After several month away I return home and begin using my computers like I always have in the past and after about 30 minutes the screen goes black and then gives me a window telling me this copy of windows is not genuine which is pure BS. I try the…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-08-28T02:25:44.5266667+00:00
Dale Walsh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:06:24.3933333+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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This is a SCAM - yup?

Hi there... I received a very "genuine-looking" email overnight, purporting to be from "Microsoft". It looks like this: The LINK reads: https://hennya779.wixstudio.com/my-site-1 I'm treating this as a SCAM. Just thought you'd like to…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-09-02T03:49:36.4133333+00:00
Dave Ford 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T04:06:19.3166667+00:00
EmilyS_726 26,210 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Tranferred from one microsoft to another

Hello, how can I move over all of my information, pictures, and files from one of my Microsoft accounts that I will close to another one that I already have?

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | Other | Windows
asked 2026-08-28T21:45:54.51+00:00
MelT-7395 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:05:53.59+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to connect my phone to Phone Link without using a qr code?

I run Windows 11 Pro on a Dell Inspiron Laptop. I need to connect my Android phone to Phone Link. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble scanning a QR code on my phone. How do I connect my phone to Phone Link without a QR code?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-08-28T21:56:52.4433333+00:00
Roger Blair 365 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:05:36.64+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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transfer my account

transfer Microsoft account to a new account without losing my files

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-08-28T22:11:18.1633333+00:00
Carmen McAlexander 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:04:13.4533333+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Copilot clocking in a word doc

I am in a word doc trying to use copilot however, it jus keeps clocking. I have followed all of your suggestions and still not working.

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-01T17:36:44.0066667+00:00
margie williamson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T04:03:43.4866667+00:00
Ian-T 10,275 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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why cant i edit my xbox companion settings

Good day, ive been trying to play some games using my xbox account and it is linked to my microsoft they are telling i cant play because of one privacy settings stuff and i tried contacting xbox they said im part of a family and im 26 and the owner of my…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Family and online safety
asked 2026-08-28T11:19:37.8066667+00:00
ayomide dennis 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:02:09.64+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Find my Device location is wrong.

When I go to my Microsoft account, find my Device, it shows my location as several hundred miles away. It is making it so I cannot see any of my local television networks through various apps. How do I fix it. I have already turned on location services…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-08-28T17:31:50.19+00:00
Joshua Sandstede 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:01:43.79+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Bluetooth keeps disappearing and I've tried everything

In quick setting, Bluetooth is replaced by VPN, so can't turn it on/off. In Normal settings, there is no option to toggle it on/off either, only thing i can do there is "Add device", when i try that it just says "Make sure bluetooth is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-28T15:29:36.53+00:00
Kumar Duvvapu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:01:21.42+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Translate Document Feature

Does Word’s built-in Translate Document feature uses standard neural machine translation exclusively? If not, curious whether tenant administrators can disable or exclude any LLM-based translation models?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Translator | For business
asked 2026-09-02T02:58:08.2333333+00:00
Jasper Montesi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T04:01:09.8733333+00:00
Jade Ng 15,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Fix a Restart Prompt in Office for Privacy Settings

Anytime I try to open any programs in Office (word, excel, power point, etc.) I get a pop up that says I have to restart for privacy settings. I'm not forced to restart, I can close the pop up and carry on but it's getting quite irritating. How do I fix…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-08-28T18:53:05.2966667+00:00
BangBang1221 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T04:00:47.88+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,215 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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File History UI and Previous Versions Broken After Installing Recent Windows Updates (KB5101684 / KB5120249)

win 10 22H2 desktop computer os build 19045.7663 BIOS american megatrends inc P11-A4  202108acerPC win 11 25H2 latop OS Builds 26200.9278 BIOS Inysde Crop A1.22 LAPTOP-GJTRIQFJ Nitro AN515-57 Hello everyone, I am writing to report and check if other…

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-08-31T05:33:10.2533333+00:00
堂哥 lin 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-02T04:00:16.4566667+00:00
堂哥 lin 20 Reputation points
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I can't login to my outlook email.

To Whom It May Concern, This error keeps coming up, and I have been unable to resolve it. Please note that I have already tried all of the troubleshooting steps recommended by Google, but unfortunately none of them have worked. I have also tried to…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-02T01:25:28.5433333+00:00
Bob Kim 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T03:55:23.47+00:00
Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 16,560 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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FORGOT MY MS OFFICE HOME AND STUDENT

I bought HP LAPTOP includes lifetime office home &student not working please help me product key 3J105PA#ACJ Serial no 15s-fr1004TU

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-02T03:04:06.8333333+00:00
ajeet kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T03:54:31.8166667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 75,780 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Two Microsoft Accounts

Hello, It looks like one of the certs I recently passed was set up and saved on my work Microsoft email account when it needs to be registered on my personal Microsoft account. Can you assist? Thank you

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
asked 2026-09-01T20:02:09.16+00:00
Jennifer Rodriguez 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T03:54:29.3+00:00
Xavier-D 12,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can EntraID Connect Sync be connected to an onsite ADFS without a web proxy

I have ADFS set up on an onsite Server 2022 DC and I'm wishing to connect it to EntraID Connect without deploying a Web Proxy Server, Is this achievable?

Microsoft Security | Active Directory Federation Services
asked 2026-09-02T03:53:02.85+00:00
Bill Hind 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T03:53:15.84+00:00

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