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Where to download low level design documentation for domain controller upgrade from win 2012 R2 to 2022 with retaining same host name and IP addresses

Where to download low level design documentation for domain controller upgrade from win 2012 R2 to 2022 with retaining same host name and IP addresses. Thanks.

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-15T07:47:42.3266667+00:00
Andrew Ang 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-15T07:56:55.05+00:00
Harry Phan 19,975 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Comment copier mes comptes Microsoft Authenticator d'un appareil à un autre

Bonjour, je cherche à copier mes comptes Microsoft Authenticator depuis mon téléphone (Xiaomi) à ma tablette (Xiaomi). J'ai effectivement activé la sauvegarde sur le Cloud depuis mon téléphone, effectué la procédure de récupération de sauvegarde depuis…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-03-15T07:49:46.2066667+00:00
M 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-15T07:50:10.0633333+00:00

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My Phone Link is dropping the connection for no reason.

After making the connection to Phone Link with my Android phone, the connection is dropped soon after connecting.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-03-11T16:10:08.6266667+00:00
MR McIntire 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:47:34.83+00:00
Norah-L 6,350 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Transfer Authenticator account from a device to another

Bonjour, je cherche à copier mes comptes depuis mon téléphone (Xiaomi) à ma tablette (Xiaomi). J'ai effectivement activé la sauvegarde sur le Cloud depuis mon téléphone, effectué la procédure de récupération de sauvegarde depuis ma tablette. Le souci: il…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-10-04T15:26:12.91+00:00
M 5 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-03-15T07:47:09.45+00:00
M 5 Reputation points
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Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow Broken in 10.0.26200 Update

This morning, after a system update, Win + Shift + Left or Right Arrow no longer moves the active application to the adjacent monitor. Please let us know another way to do this for a full screen app, or put the feature back. Windows 11 Pro, 10.0.26200…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-03-11T16:21:35.71+00:00
Walt Bilofsky 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:47:00.81+00:00
Norah-L 6,350 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

hdmi port no longer working

my hdmi port that i connect to my tv has stopped working. i have swapped cables but still no luck how to fix it? any suggestions?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-03-13T09:05:19.8533333+00:00
martin ward 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:46:40.6833333+00:00
Sin-D 10,015 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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change computer administrator

I bought 365 with my Microsoft alias. How can I tell Microsoft that I am the same person? I want to change my windows 11 computer's system administrator.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-03-11T16:05:29.1366667+00:00
Marina Semprevivo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:46:29.5+00:00
Norah-L 6,350 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Publisher files

I'm appalled that Microsoft is shutting down Publisher. What am I to do with the hundreds of Publisher files I have? How can I convert them to a usable file? [Moderator note: PII removed]

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-02-25T15:10:49.31+00:00
Michael Brakel 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-15T07:43:53.97+00:00
WordWizzard 1,020 Reputation points
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outlook email missing in sent folder for 2025

Using Outlook Classic with Microsoft 365. Looking at sent folder for history of sent email. Sent folder at bottom says older emails on server. click to expand. Found emails missing between 1/8/2026 and 3/8/2025.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-03-12T21:27:47.6+00:00
Norm Johnson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:41:25.58+00:00
Chloe-V 7,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 Edge unexpectedly cleared open tabs and recently closed windows.

On Windows 11, Microsoft Edge unexpectedly lost all of my open tabs and recently closed windows without any warning. I did not clear browsing data, reset Edge, or remove my profile. After the issue occurred, I confirmed that my browsing history is still…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-06T15:00:00.17+00:00
Erion Vitija 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:40:11.26+00:00
Norah-L 6,350 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I can't receive emails from outlook

I have signed in to outlook and can send emails but not receive them Moved from Microsoft 365 and Office | Other

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-03-12T14:57:10.2766667+00:00
Dave Powrie 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:37:09.77+00:00
Chloe-V 7,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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cant email myself it goes directly to junk mail

my outlook.com/hotmail.com account keeps sending my own emails automatically i already removed rules, reset junk settings, changed alias, and the problem continues. this account is very old and the spam filter seems stuck i need mailbox spam filter…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-03-12T16:29:00.23+00:00
Andre Miranda 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:35:27.94+00:00
Chloe-V 7,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Hotmail...?

For the last several months, but rarely prior to that, I've experienced periods when I'm not able to log in to my Hotmail account, getting the error message that there've been too many attempts to log in with the incorrect password. I wait 24 hours, then…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-03-12T15:11:20.7566667+00:00
Charles 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:32:09.9133333+00:00
Chloe-V 7,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to reinstall win11

Using the media usb tool, I got as far as "Accept" but instead of continuing with installation it returned this message:

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-03-14T03:09:42.2533333+00:00
PinkLee 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:23:46.8+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 81,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows update Troubleshooter not working

Windows Update automated diagnostic unable to run

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-02-21T08:35:08.1866667+00:00
Niraj Tiwari 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:23:32.21+00:00
NERUR NARAYANAN BALASUBRAMANIAN 0 Reputation points
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Spam mails from my own address

Dear Sirs, I am getting spam mails demanding money from mails showing my own mail addressed. so I cannot block the mails or report spam, Please advise what to be done

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-03-15T06:10:30.6366667+00:00
Vijay Kartha 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-15T07:21:44.6433333+00:00
Gunasekar N 67,650 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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cannot boot 'Insert system disk in drive...' and bootrec commands don't work

I get the Insert system disk in drive... error when trying to boot. I tried to boot into a Windows USB and went to 'Repair your computer'. Startup repair does not work, I went into the command prompt and tried to run some commands. The System Reserved…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-03-15T06:05:35.0766667+00:00
johnny russell 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-03-15T07:15:56.4866667+00:00
johnny russell 20 Reputation points
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How can I import my pst files from my old Outlook

How can I import my pst files from my old Outlook to my new Outlook contained in Office Home & Business? When I try to import the files I get the message "Outlook Data Files require a Microsoft 365 Subscription". Why do I need to purchase…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-03-12T02:05:27.1866667+00:00
Brad French 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:15:44.57+00:00
Winnie-B 7,770 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How to export contacts to gmail

I have read the microsoft support instructions, but the menu they show (click on file, click on options, click on advanced, click on export) does not match my screen. When I click on 'file' I get an option to export, but then it only allows me to export…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-03-11T20:56:14.2366667+00:00
Craig Godshall 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:13:25.8466667+00:00
Winnie-B 7,770 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to move all emails from microsoct account to a new email in yahoo or google

How do I move all my emails from my Microsoft account to my Gmail or Yahoo Mail account?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-03-11T14:53:01.47+00:00
Dr. Dr. Alexander 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-15T07:13:14.72+00:00
Winnie-B 7,770 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator