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Critical Office 365 Update Causing Word and OneDrive Data Loss

Our organization is facing a severe issue where Word documents synced with OneDrive either fail to upload, become corrupted, or revert to older versions, resulting in significant data loss and disruption of business operations despite troubleshooting…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | Other
asked 2025-09-30T09:52:00.1133333+00:00
Frederickson 60 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-10-14T00:41:04.37+00:00
Anonymous
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How to get rid of "Focus" (no "assist") and the "Focus box" in Windows11 Version 23H2

I have recently upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems. I have read many articles and have completed numerous suggested steps to get rid of "Focus" (no "assist") and the "Focus box" in the…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-02-09T03:06:34.72+00:00
Joe McAlpin 10 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-14T00:39:59.6566667+00:00
PG 170 Reputation points
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products key for office personal and business 2013

i bought a products key for office personal and business 2013, but i have keyed in the correct key, they indict that the key is invalid. what is the problem and how to solve this problem ?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
asked 2025-10-05T05:56:32.22+00:00
cindy zhang 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-14T00:36:06.8766667+00:00
Anonymous
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Ingest and adding AADSignInEventsBeta, GraphAPIAuditEvents table to the Worskpace for KQL query

How can I ingest and add AADSignInEventsBeta and GraphAPIAuditEvents table to the Workspace for KQL query ? Because, despite already having got Entra ID Premium P2 license, this error is also still showing:

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
asked 2025-10-07T05:58:46.91+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 6,366 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-10-14T00:35:31.2233333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 6,366 Reputation points
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Question regarding display on Surface laptop

Hi, I was using the touchscreen function to organize multiple windows on my desktop and suddenly a this subtle translucent blue tint appeared on the boarder of my laptop screen, I clicked out of it as soon as it appeared but now I really would like to…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2025-10-11T05:41:55.8033333+00:00
Marc Lee 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-14T00:34:34.89+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,696 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How do I get in contact with live support for help with Bitlocker recovery

Why is it impossible to get in contact with live support from Microsoft? They don't publicize or make it common knowledge that they encrypt everything and make it impossible to get any form of help regarding bitlocker keys when your device fails and you…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2025-10-13T22:58:00.47+00:00
Lingyue Zhou 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-14T00:21:20.6566667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 70,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows update refuses to do anything

Started with Microsoft Store. I went to download an app. Download fails, and a message says "we're aware of the problem and trying to fix it." That was a long time ago. Months, not days. During the same time, Windows Update also refuses to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-10-10T23:41:59.5533333+00:00
Paul Camp 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-14T00:17:02.1533333+00:00
Paul Camp 20 Reputation points
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

scam site autoworkscoll.com

I keep getting spam from - autoworkscoll.com This is a scam site, and Microsoft needs to do something that stops 25+ emails a day from these scumbags

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2025-09-10T23:05:59.28+00:00
Chris Foster 60 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-14T00:16:16.9466667+00:00
Chris Foster 60 Reputation points
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request a refund from microsoft

Hi I purchased cod modern warfare last week and it doesnt work I have tried re installing it but it gets to a certain point in the beginning and freezes I have to restart my laptop to get rid of it.I have deleted it and would like a refund please.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2025-10-13T21:56:47.0333333+00:00
Renee Weatherall 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-14T00:16:04.6333333+00:00
Jonathan Deives 72,645 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

I am unable to update 2025-09 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5065789) (26100.6725)

some time ago, I saw this update but i got the same error, I ignored it for a while now i got this error again and have reinstall window

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-10-07T07:32:02.82+00:00
Đăng Khang 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-14T00:15:19.45+00:00
Deraz 0 Reputation points
1 answer

I'm trying to update from windows 10 to 11, version 24H2. "Error Encountered" when trying to review license terms.

I know windows 10 support is ending. I got a message for a free upgrade to 11. Windows Update says it's "waiting for you to review the license terms". I click on "review the license terms" and then "Error Encountered"…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-10-13T23:00:08.79+00:00
Don Ormsby 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-14T00:02:58.78+00:00
Manoel Barros 18,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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following questions without my permission

Hello, Every day, I receive emails saying I got answers to my followed questions, but I never followed those questions. I'm not sure if my account has been hacked or if there's a virus on my laptop. I've already changed my password and scanned the…

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Site bug or problem
asked 2025-10-10T21:10:13.0666667+00:00
Ghiath Kamel 45 Reputation points
recommended 2025-10-13T23:58:35.2866667+00:00
Alison A 5,195 Reputation points Admin
1 answer

Details box in https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/ask/ doesn't allow any text to be entered in Markdown mode

When the "View Markdown" switch is set to markdown, adding text to the Details box doesn't work. In particular, when any key is pressed (like a "q" key), the letter shows up for a fraction of a second and then is removed. Text can be…

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Site bug or problem
asked 2025-10-13T04:58:25.78+00:00
Almighty Toomre 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-13T23:57:30.4066667+00:00
Alison A 5,195 Reputation points Admin
1 answer

Unexpected Error

It keeps saying there is an unexpected error and I cant type normally

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Site bug or problem
asked 2025-10-12T18:55:04.7566667+00:00
Alasdair Moonstrite 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-13T23:55:57.8866667+00:00
Alison A 5,195 Reputation points Admin
2 answers

How to transfer my data from a broken screen Lenovo to a flash drive before shipping for screen repair

I accidentally broke the screen on my Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3. I need to download my data to a flash drive before I send it off for (not covered by Lenovo) 3rd party warranty repairs. Please use simple terms. Thanks!

Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-10-13T18:26:07.1+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-10-13T23:55:08.7266667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 70,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Windows 11 Won't Except my PIN

Just purchased a Lenovo laptop with windows 11. I wanted to check something out so I wanted to start in safe mode selected in windows 11. Now when I get to the login screen it tells me 'Something happened and your PIN isn't available. Click to set up…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-10-13T21:34:40.0666667+00:00
James 130 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-13T23:48:04.5333333+00:00
James 130 Reputation points
1 answer

XPS Viewer is not available in my optional features, so I can't install it

I need to open a .xps file so I can convert it to .pdf and send it to someone else but when I search for XPS Viewer in optional features it's not there to add. I'm selecting Settings > System > Optional features > View features, typing xps in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-10-13T23:04:28.3933333+00:00
Howard Byrnes 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-13T23:45:05.44+00:00
Paulo GM 65,890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Windows 11 Upgrade

I currently look after a school with approximately 50 PC's running windows 10. Currently, the windows 10 operating system I have running on the PC's is a Windows image I created with a locked down user profile via Group Policy. I would like to look at…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-10-11T23:06:24.8133333+00:00
Adam Kennett 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-13T23:41:51.1666667+00:00
Manoel Barros 18,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
0 answers

SOLUTION Win 11 Taskbar (autohide mode) will not appear in front of any window (Chrome or Edge)

Dell XPS 8940 - 2021 - Windows 11 Applied Dell [driver] updates some time ago and my Taskbar stopped appearing "on top" in Autohide mode. To compensate I reset all windows in Chrome and Edge with open space at bottom of screen to accommodate…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2025-10-13T23:38:37.6166667+00:00
FissionFusion 0 Reputation points
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I'm having trouble installing Windows 11 pro on my work PC please help

I checked the processor requirements before purchasing Windows 11 pro, but now i can't seem to install it. Getting an error message saying unable to run this tool on my PC with an error code 0x80070002-0x20000

Windows for business | Windows for IoT
asked 2025-10-13T22:13:46.7933333+00:00
Mike G 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-13T23:37:40.05+00:00
Henry Mai 8,220 Reputation points Independent Advisor