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I added a new alias, but now can't receive messages at my previous alias that everything goes to.

I tried to go back to old alias, but now receive a message that is already taken, but when I try to email the email I've used for over 6 years from my work email s address I received an undeliverable response.How do I get back to the address everyone…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-03-14T01:20:43.09+00:00
Akline 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:55:27.4+00:00
EmilyS726 232.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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can't link my laptop to my microsoft account

Private consumer (not organization). New laptop, Win 11 Home, doesn't show up under Devices in my Microsoft account.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-03-09T13:53:50.7766667+00:00
D 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-14T01:53:59.7966667+00:00
D 0 Reputation points
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How can I change the color of some existing ink strokes in Microsoft Whiteboard?

I created the whiteboard with dark background and white ink. I want to swap background color and ink color since I need to print this whiteboard. I can change background color easily but it seems like I cannot edit the color of existing ink strokes. How…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for education | Meetings and calls | Whiteboard
asked 2026-03-13T03:53:18.2566667+00:00
Liangyu Liu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T01:48:46.2566667+00:00
Sophie N 14,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how so I undo ics imported to new outlook calendar event

Hi, I accidentally imported .ics file to my NEW Outlook calendar. I do not see anything that tells me how I can undo this mess in new Outlook. I tried in Outlook Classic, but the .ics files were not showing.

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-03-12T23:25:03.44+00:00
Vipul Patel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T01:48:14.6466667+00:00
Sophie N 14,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Senate Bill S8102A NY

Would this bill that requires biometric data change how my computer works, also would any legacy applcation with no age api be blocked?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-03-14T01:42:08.1366667+00:00
Andrew Dipuma 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T01:45:34.0133333+00:00
Andrew Dipuma 40 Reputation points
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Not receiving some emails

I have had trouble for a couple of years now where I am not receiving all emails. I have checked my junk emails, added the senders to my approved senders list, checked that they are not on my blocked email list and am still not getting them all. About a…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For home
asked 2026-03-13T23:27:08.7+00:00
JacquiD2019 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T01:39:33.4166667+00:00
EmilyS726 232.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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emails I send out are being sent to the receivers junk email

I am having a problem when I am sending out emails to people, my emails are going directly to their junk mail. Never had this problem in the past, not sure why this is happening?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-03-14T00:53:31.02+00:00
Jacob Paul 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:35:27.9466667+00:00
EmilyS726 232.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to access WinRE on Surface Laptop Studio 2 when not booting.

How to access WinRE on Surface Laptop Studio 2 when not booting. Laptop has lost power during windows update. And it boot s onl to Windows logo, but then stops.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-03-13T15:32:03.2333333+00:00
Hans-Joachim Dohrmann 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:31:10.1033333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,691 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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i have an error message 'We couldn't update the system reserved partiion" how to fix?

I have an error message 'We couldn't update the system reserved partition." How to fix?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-03-11T20:06:14.8566667+00:00
Jerry Foster 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:29:20.3966667+00:00
DYARI BARHAM 34,181 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I change my Microsoft family organizers email or put it in?

I have family Microsoft and my family organizer is my mom. Whenever I try to go on a website like Minecraft for example if i try to download it says I have to ask to use this website and i asked my mom if she could check her emails and messages and she…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Windows
asked 2026-03-14T00:31:39.2266667+00:00
Dinoiyson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:28:30.8066667+00:00
Gunasekar N 67,650 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My settings freezes and closes when i open certain settings

Recently, I don't know why, but my settings has an issue where it freezes and then crashes whenever I open certain settings. this is an issue because i cannot access my microphone privacy settings to turn my microphone capabilities back on.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-03-14T00:44:40.84+00:00
Flexitplayz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:20:49.2266667+00:00
Estrella721 38,060 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Updater.exe and LibreOffice

I run LibreOffice and a pop up came up for updater.exe I said NO to allow updater.exe but when I opened LibreOffice the same pop up to occur. Is this part of LibreOffice?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-03-14T00:33:21.19+00:00
Nickfrompittsburgh 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-14T01:16:44.94+00:00
Ivan B 111.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How much will I be paying for a renewal no my Basic Microsoft subscription

I have a basic Microsoft subscription that expires 07/26/26, I paid 19.99 + tax. for one year. When I renew it will I be paying the same amount.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Other
asked 2026-03-14T00:10:56.5566667+00:00
lulu Ezell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:08:09.3033333+00:00
Gunasekar N 67,650 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Ive been hacked, cant sign in (says the account doesnt exist) even though I just signed in earlier today

joined a fake feather client Minecraft Discord, they took the account (presumably) and now I cant sign in but can still play the game? My skin was changed involuntarily aswell so I know someones tampered with it.

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-03-14T00:32:12.72+00:00
Foundrn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T01:05:49.2466667+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 39,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to activate CoPilot in OneNote on Mac

I see CoPilot in the ribbon but it is grayed out. Nor do I see a place to create a CoPilot Notebook. What am I missing? P.S. License is Microsoft 365 Premium.

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-03-14T00:19:10.1366667+00:00
Paul Allyn 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T01:05:25.2666667+00:00
Paul Allyn 0 Reputation points
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One Drive has emptied all folders of content

My not for profit One Drive account has had all folders emptied of content without any human intervention. Folders still visible but noone at home. There are a large number of files in the recycle bin all dated 4 March. What major system glitch has…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | Other
asked 2026-03-13T06:08:41.5666667+00:00
Rick Bayley 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-03-14T01:05:05.65+00:00
Rick Bayley 20 Reputation points
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I bought a 20 dollar gift card and its saying its already been used if I haven't used it since I first purchased

I purchased a 20 dollar Xbox gift card and its saying it has no funds i haven't used it anywhere and I still have purchased receipt

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.

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asked 2026-02-21T18:00:09.16+00:00
JORGE ARCE 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-14T01:01:08.5666667+00:00
Charles Edwards 0 Reputation points
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I need to send my Surface laptop in for repair or replacement

My Surface laptop lost wi-fi capabilities and needs to be sent in for repair or replacement.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Network
asked 2026-03-13T15:47:41.3466667+00:00
Erin Pitcher 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T00:58:07.7666667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,691 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I am not able to add back my daughter account in the family link

After sending the invitation, after pressing accept button I login from her account but it gives me the error that You're already in a family group!!!. Kindly need the support. Regards,

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | For home | Windows
asked 2026-03-13T21:13:06.3666667+00:00
Nabeel Khan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T00:54:27.08+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 39,430 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I'm not receiving log in codes nor activation keys from other websites. Where are the support agents?

I purchased Movavi video editor years ago, got a new laptop, and unfortunately am trying to transfer program files to the new one. Also unfortunate, years ago I used Outlook/Hotmail as my email. I have not gotten any emails that I need EXCEPT spam and…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-03-14T00:46:34.4433333+00:00
Lauren Henderson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-14T00:50:49.2333333+00:00
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