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Using MS Teams - How to view files listed as Favorites?

I'm able to flag files (ie Excel files) as Favorites...but how do I view my list of favorite files? The whole point of listing a file as a Favorite is to mark it so that you can get to it quickly...but I can't figure out how to access my list of files…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for education | Files | Find and share files
asked 2026-02-12T15:47:47.66+00:00
Corinna Fosmo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T23:01:00.55+00:00
Vy Nguyen 10,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Dangerous Downloads?

Why is somebody giving away a/all download/s claiming it's virus free ?,when it had various hidden infections ,that managed to fully bypass M.D.A. or the W.D. ,but no other free antivirus ever had this issue?.Can you explain this one?.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
asked 2026-02-16T22:54:51.43+00:00
Anonymous
accepted 2026-02-16T22:55:47.65+00:00
Anonymous
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When searching for Chinese content inside text files using the search box in the top-right corner of Windows File Explorer:

When searching for Chinese content inside text files using the search box in the top-right corner of Windows File Explorer: Newly created TXT files default to UTF-8 encoding, but the full-text content cannot be found by Windows Search. After manually…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-02-13T06:38:11.3+00:00
为主的祥助 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-16T22:53:55.9733333+00:00
Lucus-V 7,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

Wi-fi signal suddenly becomes weak after an update that windows gave secretly

So i js opened my pc on like november 2025 around that but when i look at the wi-fi signal its on 1 bar and then recently went to 2 bar both which is very weak, ive downloaded back my antenna driver, restarted many time, edited the start on HKEY to 3…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-02-15T01:09:18.8533333+00:00
Mis3r._ 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:52:12.8466667+00:00
Mis3r._ 5 Reputation points
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How do I access my previous certification transcripts

I qualified as an MCP, MCSA and MCDBA in the period 2001 and 2008. I will need to authenticate my certificates. The email I now use is different from the one I used before. I have my hard copy certificates and the serial numbers. How do get access to…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2024-10-23T19:57:35.0133333+00:00
T. Simbini 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:51:54.9+00:00
Gérard Oomens 122.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I accidentally deleted a note from my notebook pages using the Android phone app. I'm trying to recover it using the web browser, but I can't find the deleted note, even though older deleted notes are available.

Q1. I'm facing an issue with OneNote. I accidentally deleted a note from my notebook pages using the Android phone app. I'm trying to recover it using the web browser, but I can't find the deleted note, even though older deleted notes are available. The…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Android
asked 2026-02-11T04:26:05.0166667+00:00
Asim Jamil 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-16T22:50:11.3333333+00:00
Alex_T 6,380 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Spotlight doesn't display all the pictures

Spotlight works fine except that it keeps repeating a handful of pictures in my Spotlight folder, and never displays the rest.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-02-16T20:07:10.9866667+00:00
Daniel Davis 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-02-16T22:47:58.4533333+00:00
Paulo GM 65,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unknown person shared a pdf file to "Shared" area in OneDrive, how do I delete it & prevent this in future?

I am really concerned that OneDrive is not a secure environment. I have received a pdf file from an unknown person. I did not open it, suspecting it to be a scam. This person is not my contact list!! Whenever I try to remove the shared pdf file or…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-02-16T18:40:00.8366667+00:00
WORRIED GARY 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:47:38.1633333+00:00
WORRIED GARY 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Bitlocker recovery

Hi, when I login to my Microsoft account to find my bitlocker recovery code. However, it says, no Bilocker recovery key found for this device

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-02-16T17:25:17.1+00:00
Aryan Momeniabnavi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-16T22:44:52.6133333+00:00
EmilyS726 230.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft Viva Learning Path

Hello, I need to complete a Microsoft Viva Learning Path and obtain a Professional Certificate. How can I get on a learning path? I'm confused if that would be the same as Career Path This question is related to the following Learning Module

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-02-16T20:21:26.9233333+00:00
Rodriguez, Bella 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:42:54.11+00:00
Marcin Policht 89,730 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Store closing

Everytime when i open my Microsoft Launcher and want to click on a app i want to download it doesnt show the download button and freezes instantly + the search bar is not showing up too i dont know why this happens. Every other app on my pc is working i…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-02-16T20:50:21.3833333+00:00
anonymus 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:42:07.44+00:00
Estrella721 37,800 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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unable to install windows 11 25h2

we have checked all the possible fix to install windows 11 25h2 in windows update, but all of them fails we have tried the following: ISO file of windows 11 25H2 use windows update troubleshooter command prompt to clear the cache, stopping and starting…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-11-14T11:33:37.77+00:00
george adame 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:38:01.17+00:00
Muhammad Yousaf 0 Reputation points
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Can I merge a co-workers OneNote information on to my OneNote program?

My co-worker shared her OneNote information with me but I'm unable to modify or add any information. Can I make my own account and merge her information into it?

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For business | Windows
asked 2026-02-13T18:54:51.3+00:00
Adele Marino (US) 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-02-16T22:36:10.43+00:00
Ryan-N 12,995 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How do I get credit for an auto renewal?

On February 10, my personal Microsoft 365 auto-renewed. I would like to get a refund for that and apply it to purchasing a new business 365 account. Can you help me?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-02-16T21:49:41.3333333+00:00
Kelly Sosland 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-02-16T22:33:43.2666667+00:00
Estrella721 37,800 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I paid Microsoft 365 but can't use

Hello,I need your help I paid Microsoft 365 on 9 January 2026 2,999 THB on App Store by True money wallet but until now I can't use it and status shows Reject my email [Moderator note: PII removed]@gmail.com my Apple ID [Moderator note: PII…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-02-12T09:40:32.0133333+00:00
Rinlanee Rannarong 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-02-16T22:32:40.98+00:00
Alex_T 6,380 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Given a Channel's name, how do i find its group's name?

Someone created a new channel called 'Best channel ever' in one of the M365 Teams group. How do i find which group this belongs to? Let's say I'm an Teams Admin.

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2026-02-13T15:50:49.55+00:00
Edward 21 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-02-16T22:29:13.0766667+00:00
Ryan-N 12,995 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to get my payments get refunded

I tried to purchase Microsoft 365 Mobile three times. Each time the payment was deducted from my bank account, but it showed “transaction failed” and the subscription was not activated. Please check these transactions and process the refund or activate…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-02-16T21:45:54.0566667+00:00
Raushan Yadav 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-16T22:28:17.8+00:00
EmilyS726 230.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

why is teams meeting info no longer populating detail in outlook invite

When create an invite and add teams meeting no detail populates for invitees to join

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Schedule meetings
asked 2026-02-03T18:22:45.1333333+00:00
Long, Tracy J 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:28:01.7566667+00:00
Anonymous
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How to download AC-3 Codec

The video I'm trying to watch it telling me audio can't be played its formatted in AC-3 Codec but I can still watch the video and I'm looking for and easy way to download AC-3 codec so the audio plays.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-11-26T18:45:27.4766667+00:00
Logan Garcia 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:27:52.23+00:00
effd 0 Reputation points
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Outgoing server configuration

I cannot send e-mail because the connection to the outgoing server cannot be made. How do I reconfigure the outgoing server settings and which ones are recommended?

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For home
asked 2026-01-29T12:31:35.19+00:00
John Tacchi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-16T22:27:31.5166667+00:00
Tina Shafer 0 Reputation points