Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
32,521 questions
2 answers
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Subject: Repeated Outlook Groups calendar spam – meeting invitations appear in calendar despite blocking and mail rules
Subject: Repeated Outlook Groups calendar spam – meeting invitations appear in calendar despite blocking and mail rules Dear Microsoft Support, I am experiencing an ongoing issue with my personal Outlook.com/Hotmail account involving unsolicited Outlook…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-08-26T11:47:28.9966667+00:00
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Lieven VDD
20
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answered 2026-08-30T04:07:09.5833333+00:00
Hornblower409
13,640
Reputation points
3 answers
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Windows 11 update failure
Windows 11 failed to update from 23H2 to 25H2. Showing Install error - 0x800700c1. This has been happening for the longest time. I tried all suggestions out there including in-place upgrade. How do I fix this issue?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,406 questions
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How to fix icons turning into links
My out of office email, along with my coworker's turn our icons into links. Below is how the icons are supposed to look: What would be a step by step process to fix this? Thank you!
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
29,977 questions
asked 2026-01-21T21:17:59.5066667+00:00
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Paige
40
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T02:57:28.4966667+00:00
Hornblower409
13,640
Reputation points
2 answers
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Onenote for Android not updating "Recent pages" but still syncs pages
My "Recent pages" tab stopped updating sometime in mid 2025, despite the actual pages and content of my notebooks otherwise syncing normally. The sorting functions work normally, except they pretend that no pages newer than 2025 exists in my…
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Android
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Android
A family of Microsoft products that enable users to capture, organize, and reuse notes electronically.
624 questions
asked 2026-06-21T02:53:42.4433333+00:00
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Caleb
20
Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-30T01:42:07.96+00:00
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KENT MUNRO
0
Reputation points
5 answers
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Phone link hangs at the Use your mobile device from your PC Continue button logs in and nothing happens.
I have been using Phone Link since it was released before Windows 11. On my Win11 system, it just quit working and would not connect. Open Phone Link > Login > will not go beyond "Use your mobil device from your PC"…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,921 questions
asked 2026-08-21T19:24:36.64+00:00
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Gordon Cross
25
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T00:32:28.8533333+00:00
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JP King
0
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3 answers
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Is the Microsoft Rewards Sweepstakes Real?
I have received an email claiming to be from Microsoft Rewards offering me an entry into its sweepstakes? Is this legit, or just a phishing expedition trying to steal my information?
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
8,198 questions
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2 answers
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How set up Windows 11 Backup
What are the steps to set up Windows backup on Windows 11
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,732 questions
asked 2026-08-07T20:39:40.6466667+00:00
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Phillip Richcreek
990
Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-29T23:52:17.31+00:00
Phillip Richcreek
990
Reputation points
3 answers
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Microsoft Dynamics F&O
Is there a learning environment or trial period for Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations? I'm trying to get certified so I can apply to a job.
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
57,476 questions
asked 2026-08-29T19:49:55.2666667+00:00
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Gabi Rodriguez
0
Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-29T23:15:38.4566667+00:00
Gabi Rodriguez
0
Reputation points
2 answers
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Outlook for Mac has been unable to sync with my Charter server to upload incoming e-mails.
Since trying to forward a message with several photo attachments which would not send, Outlook for Mac hung up and I had to shut down my laptop (a newish MacPro). Now Outlook for Mac is no longer able to sync with my e-mail provider's server (Spectrum).…
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
Using older versions of Outlook for Mac for personal email and calendar
4,730 questions
asked 2026-08-22T19:54:39.3033333+00:00
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Marcye Britt
20
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T22:45:01.77+00:00
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KBeard
0
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3 answers
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How could they have made such a mess of file explorer in Windows 11?
I HATE the new file explorer. I used to be able to have the main file types, documents, pictures, music etc listed in the navigation pane then drop down submenus to find what I want. If I then wanted to go back to a different submenu they were all still…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
32,290 questions
asked 2026-08-16T16:11:31.5866667+00:00
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Henry Parr
20
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T22:16:29.4366667+00:00
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Tillman Dickson
0
Reputation points
3 answers
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Windows Pop-up "Turn on virus protection" notification despite Windows Defender being already turned ON.
This pop-up notification keeps popping up. I already have Windows Defender ON. I see others saying the error is happening to them as well - but no fix yet? Windows 11 operating system. Been happening for about a week.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,619 questions
asked 2026-08-29T20:44:44.7266667+00:00
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Julia Cragin
235
Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-29T21:52:13.09+00:00
Julia Cragin
235
Reputation points
5 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Mouse cursor is using old icon that cannot be changed
My mouse cursor changed itself to the old one with a long "tail" and i cant change it to use the new one. Additionally some icons that are animated (like waiting) can be changed but the static ones (like normal or link) as stated above cannot.…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Personalization and accessibility
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2 answers
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microsoft asked for a key for the 365 i had used. i have never used it ever
about a year and a half sgo, i got mewssages from microsoft asking for a multi digit key for the 365 i had used., [ersonally i would never use it, i dont need it. anyway i kept ignoring them thinking it was a mistake on there behalf then i got a bill…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
8,959 questions
asked 2026-08-28T21:44:13.8833333+00:00
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paul oliver
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-29T21:29:15.59+00:00
paul oliver
20
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to Redeem MSFS 2020 after PC repair
I purchased MSFS 2020 (Discs) when it came out. My Windows PC needed repair which required anew windows install. I re-installed MSFS 10 Discs and when I entered my Licence code I was told that the code had already been re-deemed. Is there a way to solve…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
171 questions
asked 2026-08-28T16:37:43.7766667+00:00
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Allan Gillespie
20
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T21:06:58.19+00:00
Allan Gillespie
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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BIOS. Windows Boot Manager
Hello! I was trying to fix COD new requirements to play l with the anti cheat because i kept getting an error “Failed Attestation Status”. However i followed instructions that told me to clear the keys in the BIOS (i’m sorry im stressed and don’t…
Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
2,833 questions
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5 answers
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Install Excel standalone
I purchased Excel on its own in 2021 from the Microsoft store. I tried to download and re-install it but it goes to Office 365 setup. Can I install Excel on its own?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
20,334 questions
asked 2026-08-06T17:45:49.2166667+00:00
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Tom McCarrick
20
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T20:36:30.4266667+00:00
Tom McCarrick
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected Connection-specific DNS Suffix This post is irrelevant
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
24,255 questions
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6 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do I get rid of the bar in Outlook EMAIL FORWARDING IS ON
a Bar appears below the top ribbon in Outlook stating: EMAIL FORWARDING IS ON You are forwarding your email to ...
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
32,521 questions
asked 2026-08-26T08:54:54.9533333+00:00
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Guillaume Jordaan
30
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T19:54:22.0133333+00:00
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Joel Holcomb
0
Reputation points
1 answer
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Your device is missing important security updates
Hi all, I know this question was asked before (found a thread from 2014) but the suggestions weren't completely helpful and I didn't find any user reporting that it worked for them. The issue is that, windows update is stuck at Win11 v21H2 and I am not…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
15,406 questions
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7 answers
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.png thumbnail previews have stopped working.
.png thumbnail previews have stopped working. I've tried all the suggestions online like unchecking boxes etc etc and I've even tried rebuilding the icon cache. Some program icons have also stopped being visible in the icon tray when they are running…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
5,284 questions
asked 2025-08-06T13:13:34.7433333+00:00
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Patrick Graham
25
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T19:40:30.4966667+00:00
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SAMMIS
0
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