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Transferring data from old to new PC, where to insert old PC name in new PC?

Transferring data from old to new PC, where do I insert old PC name in new PC? In "Step 2: Pair the devices", a screenshot, presumably of the new computer, shows a place to enter the old PC name. How can this page be displayed so I can insert…

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-01-27T01:41:43.04+00:00
Paul Todd 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:23:54.0166667+00:00
Clary-N 11,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Outlook IMAP account login TEASING ME!

So, I came into work today but did not realize I would be battling Outlook all day. Every time I login to my account on Outlook it will tease me with signing in and saying, setting things up. But then kicks me right back into the login screen again. I've…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-02-09T21:00:08.3766667+00:00
Eric 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:20:02.2566667+00:00
Chloe-V 7,895 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My pin no longer works for laptop, QR code doesn’t work either

Can no longer log into laptop with pin, neither private code from Microsoft or QR code will work. Can log into Microsoft account with iPad, have tried starting in safe mode but still can’t sort it. Help Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For…

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-02-10T23:26:37.97+00:00
Kim 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:17:44.88+00:00
Clary-N 11,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Open X Box problem

I got this message when I open X box :20260212T073041Z-176f4db4b798jklxhC1STOmn7400000009pg00000000165q

Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 10
asked 2026-02-12T07:35:25.94+00:00
Bertil Ehrndal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-12T08:17:27.3266667+00:00
Gunasekar N 67,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to Automatically Fetch Microsoft Purview Glossary Links for Table Columns and Store Them in Dedicated SQL Pool Using Synapse Pipelines

Looking for a supported way to programmatically retrieve Purview glossary hyperlinks mapped to each column and persist them into a Dedicated SQL table or CSV using Synapse pipelines.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-02-05T13:29:09.18+00:00
Mallikarjun appani 6 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:16:08.8133333+00:00
Smaran Thoomu 35,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

why does the feature to 'remove link' get disabled from OneNote page

why does the feature to 'remove link' get disabled from OneNote page

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For business | Windows
asked 2023-05-23T17:18:16.41+00:00
Joe Pokrifka 85 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:14:08.5466667+00:00
Robert Everhan 31 Reputation points
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Meeting Recording Not Showing Presented Slides

Hello, I hosted a meeting sharing slides using the new Presenter View feature in a Teams meeting. Everyone in the meeting could see the slides. When I reviewed the recording, those slides were nowhere to be found. Why did this happen,n and how can I…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Record meetings
asked 2026-02-05T12:30:18.8+00:00
Elayaraja Jeyaraman 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:14:01.6866667+00:00
Henry-N 13,045 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I can’t sign in to my account on Microsoft Authenticator app. It asks for a sign in request approval and gives me a number but there’s no prompt to enter that number in

I can’t sign in to my account on Microsoft Authenticator app. It asks for a sign in request approval and gives me a number but there’s no prompt to enter that number in

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-02-12T08:13:14.98+00:00
Drew Jordan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-12T08:13:25.39+00:00
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1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I get rid of a column property for documents on Teams?

My college organization uses Teams to organize our leadership matters. A few weeks ago, I tried making a form through Teams for "Song Requests" at our next meeting. Somehow, and I'm not sure how, it has become a property in our Documents. Now,…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for education | Files | Other
asked 2026-02-06T22:15:57.27+00:00
Gabriella Estrada 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:12:35.7+00:00
Sophie N 14,870 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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can't save or download file from program, even i granted everyone permission

so i was playing a game, and for some reasons it doesn't save when i open it in steam but save when i open as admin in folder.i thought if i granted permission to drive folder it will works. it doesn't. what's worse is my another game suddenly goes…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-02-07T08:27:10.25+00:00
钻狗 电 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:10:50.9966667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How to connect a Tecnet cordless mouse

Technet mouse will not connect , How do i get this to connect ?

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-02-10T01:44:56.6733333+00:00
Dan Mac 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:09:55.4466667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

When I forward on an email that has a background colour, my email then has the same background colour.

An example email from LinkedIn with a grey background... I've tried changing the setting to open up the message in a new window when replying/forwarding as google recommends, this does not work. I know that you can go to options and remove the…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-02-11T10:31:12.1166667+00:00
Robynne-8746 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:08:46.12+00:00
Robynne-8746 20 Reputation points
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How to factory reset Microsoft Surface Model number 1866 with Windows Pro 10 installed without recovery key.

I have an old laptop from a company that I use to work for that has dissolved. I am wanting to use and update the laptop, but am unable due to not having administrator log in information, which is unattainable d/t dissolution of company. The laptop is a…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-02-10T03:35:49.22+00:00
Jimmy Holtschlag 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:08:04.2366667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Forgot sign in pin.

I found my old surface pro 3. I forgot my sign in pin and the bitlocker key is not working. What can I do now to unlock this device?

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-02-10T03:19:08.2566667+00:00
OGBOBBYBLUE 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:07:20.8533333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Windows update crashed. How do I fix it?

Windows update crashed. How do I fix it? Also, Task manager column: Disk stays on 100%

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-02-11T07:45:04.01+00:00
Westgarth Entertainment 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-12T08:06:07.9066667+00:00
VPHAN 31,910 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

i accidentally had a brain lapse earlier today got my brand new legion 7i pro w a 5080 and just casually went signing up a brand new msft account instead of the one I meant to keep

After receiving an urgent out of memory for OneDrive warning knowing I had hardly used any of the 100 gigs available to me. I asked copilot about what to do (using my m365 copilot off my cell phone and it was strongly suggesting I tell OneDrive not to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-02-09T04:23:02.5866667+00:00
JJNinja69 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:05:18.17+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Name: Description: Physical address Local Area Connection* 9 Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter Copy (MAC): Status: Maximum transmission unit: IPv4 address: IPv6 address: DNS servers: Connectivity (IPv4/ Not operational 1500 169.254.

my wireless mouse isnt working I noticed these connectivity issues how to solve them Moderator: Moved from Microsoft System Center | Other Moderator : Removed MAC address for privacy concern and removed image

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-02-08T10:35:28.5766667+00:00
Joel Anthony 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:03:09.1133333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Domain with name <NAME> already exists. Request failed with status code 409.

Hi Team, Starting from 05.02.2026, it is no longer possible to create a domain with the same name as a sub-domain. I would like to confirm if this is the intended behavior. Previously, it was possible to do this via the UI, but right now I receive a 409…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-02-06T10:46:11.5266667+00:00
Adam 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:00:50.2566667+00:00
Smaran Thoomu 35,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Storage issue

I paid for a personal account, but it still shows that I've used 3.7GB out 5GB. I've refreshed it 3 times and it still shows me on the free plan.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-02-07T17:20:18.46+00:00
Patricia Davis 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-12T08:00:14.8966667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How to get my bitlocker code

I have windows 11 pro and need help to get the cod for bitlocker as I did not do a correct installation from the beginning. i was told support could help me with this as I have a PRO. //Marie

Windows for business
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asked 2026-02-10T17:14:12.25+00:00
Marie Judinsson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-12T07:59:47.1733333+00:00
VPHAN 31,910 Reputation points Independent Advisor