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Cannot Pin Icons To Taskbar

Hi everyone, I cannot pin icons to my taskbar. I have tried doing it directly from my desktop and search in Start, but it doesn't work. If I right-click my icon, I do not get "Pin To Taskbar" in the menu, even when I select Show More Options.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-02T06:13:59.25+00:00
Brett Williams 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T06:52:12.2933333+00:00
DaveM121 878.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft KB5077181 update for Windows 11

Is there a Fix for Microsoft KB5077181 update for Windows 11 has put my laptop into endless loops blue screens and caused boot failures and endless restart loops for me, a Microsoft customer - ******@comcast.net - Where is the fix for this windows update…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-03-02T06:11:43.0133333+00:00
JAMES PAVLICEK 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:51:03.6366667+00:00
John DeV 163.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Random BSODs and Display Glitches

Hello, I've been experiencing aforementioned problems on my machine (Lenovo Ideapad 3 Gaming 15arh05) for 6 months now and after countless debugging and research I would like to ask the community for help. To specify most common errors: …

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-03-01T17:23:00.0966667+00:00
Wojciech Ochojski 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:48:11.4666667+00:00
DaveM121 878.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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The System Cannot a domain controller to service the authentication request. Please try again later

I am in home network. I have Windows 11 pro version. I don't have DC. After windows update i can not access any shared folders anymore. There were no passwords and anonymous access was allowed. But now i am getting login dialog with a note : "The…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-02-26T09:21:18.3633333+00:00
Sergey K 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-03-02T06:44:46.0566667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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purchase Windows 11 Pro Liscense from Ethiopia

we want to purchase windows 11 pro liscense for 107 computers ,but we want to pay in birr from ethiopia and also we want invoce is that possible ? if it it possible tell us the process look like

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-02-27T11:09:31.4233333+00:00
home 365 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T06:41:15.3866667+00:00
DustinTran 600 Reputation points Moderator
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Recipient cannot receive the Excel file

We have created an Excel sheet on Sharepoint. In that file, we insert 119 companies' websites, tick boxes, and used Countif formulas. There are 3 tabs in this file. I downloaded the file into Excel file and sent it to an email and ccied 2 emails. Mine…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
asked 2026-02-12T08:22:20.2833333+00:00
Phuong Nguy 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-03-02T06:41:01.5966667+00:00
Phuong Nguy 20 Reputation points
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Unable to apply updates to my Windows 11 domain-joined workstations

We are running a non-Internet connected environment with all machines joined to a domain. We use a third-party patch solution to manage and apply Windows updates on a monthly basis. We have just begun deploying Windows 11 LTSC 2024 and for some reason…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-02-26T18:56:08.3033333+00:00
Warren Trumpour 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-02T06:38:41.07+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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adding local admin to win11 pro laptop

hi, seems that win11 has blocked local admin by default and I can't add office tools to the computer. how can i add local admin to the computer?

Windows for business | Windows 365 Business
asked 2026-02-27T13:48:23.7666667+00:00
Ville 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-02T06:37:09.5533333+00:00
Kate Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to connect my Macbook air 2017 to my microsoft 365prescription (family) currently on my Macbook pro M3 chip

I am finding it difficult to activate the MS office package on my Macbook air 2017, I first downloaded the current installation package but could not install it on the Mac air because it needs IOS version 14 or more . I had to download and install a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-03-01T05:57:15.4266667+00:00
Aliyu Mamman nauzo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:36:36.0666667+00:00
Kai-H 17,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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videos format got change.

I transferred few video files from my phone to my laptop and now they are in Jpeg format. What to do now if I have to gain my videos back?

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-03-02T05:59:10.2233333+00:00
Niyati Takle 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T06:33:10.3+00:00
DaveM121 878.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to recover my lost files

I can not open any file from excel not word, not folders are listed in mi "Documents"

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | MacOS
asked 2026-03-01T00:45:36.39+00:00
NANCY CABEZAS 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:30:37.74+00:00
Kai-H 17,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Webextensions folder not getting included in base64 format of currently opened document.

Hi Team, We are facing issue where as part of requirement we need to convert existing document to base64 that needs to be passed as parameter to our backend API. We are storing some metadata related to our usecase using Office settings API which is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Development | Office JavaScript API
asked 2026-02-27T06:15:38.2333333+00:00
Rajat Bharadwaj 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:28:38.61+00:00
Teddie-D 15,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Technical Issue: Unable to Add Phone Number (Country Code +62 Not Supported Error)

I am writing to report a persistent issue when trying to add a phone number to my Microsoft account aliases. Account Email: abduljarakb*****@gmail.com Issue Description: Even though I have selected the correct country code for Indonesia (+62), the system…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-03-02T06:28:04.4966667+00:00
anugrah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T06:28:19.26+00:00
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Hardware Developer Program Enrollment Blocked: "Microsoft runs on trust"

Hi All, I am attempting to register for the Microsoft Hardware Developer Program. However, my application was blocked by the automated system with the following error message: "Microsoft runs on trust. We engage in a rigorous set of evaluation and…

Microsoft Partner Center | Other
asked 2026-03-02T06:27:14.2033333+00:00
C.H. Hu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T06:27:26.82+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Best Architectural Approach for Building an AI Assistant Using Outlook Data (Graph API vs. Copilot Studio)

Hi Everyone, I’m working on a project where we need to build an AI Assistant for leaders in an organization. The assistant should be able to: Analyze and summarize executive emails Review calendar events Highlight priorities and key tasks Provide…

Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Development
asked 2026-02-27T13:50:55.74+00:00
adi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T06:27:02.9666667+00:00
Karan Shewale 2,505 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Emails have totally disappeared from many of my folders

No, not in deleted files. Very hard to work without those missing emails. Don't know which Child tag is appropriate Moved from Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For education

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-02-25T09:39:36.2766667+00:00
Cathy Williams 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-03-02T06:26:52.5333333+00:00
Ian-T 7,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I wish to buy Microsoft Word

My subscription for Microsoft 365 Personal has expired. I do not want to renew it as I do not use most of the features. I do, however, wish to use Word. Can I purchase Microsoft Word as a one time package? Please forward details of how I can do…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-02-26T21:33:03.64+00:00
Richard Moss 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:26:32.95+00:00
Ian-T 7,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My Lenovo laptop not charging,

when I connected charger to my laptop it showing charging but not increasing percentage, when checked battery status using Lenovo vantage application it shows battery in good condition. battery indicator stuck on 0% , when I unplugged it shutdown, In…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Performance | Other
asked 2026-03-02T04:01:31.0866667+00:00
Vishnu Kumar Singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-02T06:25:43.6+00:00
Henry Mai 8,220 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Teams Live Chat Bot Customization

How can I customize the customize the questions the Live chat bot uses to gather customer contact information? I will like to add a few qualifying questions so the customer is assigned to the right support personnel

Microsoft Teams | Development
Microsoft Teams | Development

Building, integrating, or customizing apps and workflows within Microsoft Teams using developer tools and APIs

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asked 2026-02-26T13:30:43.86+00:00
Seun Sodimu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:25:40.1566667+00:00
SHEIKH FARIS ZAIGHAM 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Onedrive not available in Files App on IPad running iPados 26

My Onedrive App is running fine on my IPad but it will not show up in the Files App. I thing deleting and adding the Onedrive app back might work but when I do that - Apple indicates it will delete my data which I don’t want that to happen. Please advise

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | iOS
asked 2026-02-28T21:28:48.48+00:00
trevor smith 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T06:24:43.3666667+00:00
Kai-H 17,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator