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Should Windows Defender Firewall settings be left at default or customized for hardened laptops?

While hardening a Windows 11 laptop, I enabled Windows Defender Firewall. Should I keep the default firewall rules in place, or is it best practice to add custom inbound/outbound rules? I'd like to know what Microsoft recommends for a secure but…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2025-09-17T14:23:59.08+00:00
Saidee L 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-22T17:02:23.9433333+00:00
Saidee L 20 Reputation points
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Windows 11 activation

hello, I have an issue with windows showing me the "Activate windows" message in the bottom corner. Its a brand new HP 250 G9 Core i5-1235U 16GB 512GB SSD 15.6 inch FHD Windows 11 Pro Laptop. However when i go to settings i get the message…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-09-22T12:48:58.3566667+00:00
Dave Venables 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-09-22T17:01:16.9566667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Azure Portal:Error code: AADSTS5000225 Sign In Failed

Sign-in failed Error code: AADSTS5000225 Error message: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. To learn more about tenant lifecycle policies, see https://aka.ms/TenantLifecycle Trace ID: 93d51dc2-3412-4d5e-9b8a-acb719760901…

Azure Advisor
Azure Advisor

An Azure personalized recommendation engine that helps users follow best practices to optimize Azure deployments.

692 questions
asked 2025-09-22T14:26:44.81+00:00
Sainath Dhende 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T17:00:48.6833333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten 132K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Windows Hello PIN Not Working Consistently

The issue encountered involves the error message: "Your PIN is no longer available due to a change to the security settings on this device." This message appears after starting the laptop, despite following the instructions to reset the PIN…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2025-09-22T16:05:03.5966667+00:00
Cyriac 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:59:01.5966667+00:00
April P 5,435 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Renewal certificate DP100

Hi Team, I have completed my DP-100 certification on 11-November-2024. I am unable to view my certificate in my dashboard. Azure data scientist Associate I have checked with exam center/Pearson VUE and informed to check with Microsoft support…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2025-09-22T13:59:56.86+00:00
BACHU SUBBARAYUDU 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:57:18.39+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Data Bricks Unable to Access Delta Live Tables

I have a premium Databricks subscription and when going through the workspace I am unable to see anything under Data Engineering that refers to Delta Live Tables or Pipelines. I am the owner of the workspace and location for resources is US East. I have…

Azure Databricks
Azure Databricks

An Apache Spark-based analytics platform optimized for Azure.

2,960 questions
asked 2025-09-17T22:44:05.61+00:00
jake ramsey 30 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:55:57.2066667+00:00
PRADEEPCHEEKATLA 91,866 Reputation points
1 answer

Test migration is failing

Sufficient number of cores are not available in the subscription Azure subscription 1.

Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate

A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.

1,096 questions
asked 2025-09-18T16:01:51.5066667+00:00
saif khan 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:55:08.87+00:00
Naveena Patlolla 9,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Wireless Microsoft Surface standalone keyboard stop responding

I have a Microsoft standalone Bluetooth keyboard. When the battery is full, the keyboard works but then stops responding. I take out the battery and reinstall it, and then it works again briefly before stopping. Any ideas?

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-09-19T22:53:18.1333333+00:00
Gary Church 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:53:38.09+00:00
Edward Schlobohm01 10,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
0 answers

New laptop

I bought a new laptop and cannot verify my email even though I am logged into the authentication app it doesn’t generate a code

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-09-22T16:51:46.7433333+00:00
Anonymous
edited the question 2025-09-22T16:53:18.37+00:00
Clover-L 20 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Delayed SS benefits and MCT Status reflecting on learn profile.

Dear Microsoft Certification Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to report an issue regarding my Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) status. I was officially enrolled into the MCT program nearly two months ago, but my Learn…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2025-09-22T14:26:20.8566667+00:00
Adikpe Stephen Nathaniel 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:52:44.65+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Edge for Android

I am trying to stall Edge on my Galaxy z Fold 7. Edge will not let me install it unless I make it my default browser. I never this problem before. What gives Microsoft the right to choose my browser

Microsoft Edge | Browser extensions | Android
asked 2025-09-22T04:36:29.8533333+00:00
Skip 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:52:25.27+00:00
Skip 25 Reputation points
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I accidentally removed my Instagram account

I accidentally removed my Instagram account from the authenticator, is there any way to recover it?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-09-22T16:50:58.4566667+00:00
Victor Henrique 5 Reputation points
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Subject: Unable to Unlock Device After Remote Lock Hello, I used the Find My Device – Remote Lock feature from my Microsoft account for my laptop (Dell Inspiron 15 3530). After that, my laptop now shows a screen asking me to enter a PIN

Subject: Unable to Unlock Device After Remote Lock Hello, I used the Find My Device – Remote Lock feature from my Microsoft account for my laptop (Dell Inspiron 15 3530). After that, my laptop now shows a screen asking me to enter a PIN at boot. The…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-09-22T16:50:34.45+00:00
shams tabrez 0 Reputation points
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I cannot restore the MySQL azure server in the sam region.

I cannot restore the MySQL azure server in the sam region. It says nto supported. How will I resrtore the backup then.

Azure Database for MySQL
Azure Database for MySQL

An Azure managed MySQL database service for app development and deployment.

1,249 questions
asked 2025-09-18T16:50:24.45+00:00
Suraj 21 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:48:18.18+00:00
Mahesh Kurva 10,520 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do i turn off animations in Excel 2013 without turning off all animations on my computer?

The Hardware Acceleration option in Excel does nothing. The Animation Effects toggle in the windows settings (I'm using Windows 11) turns off all animations everywhere, which i don't like. But the page transition effects in Excel are horrible.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2025-09-22T15:31:57.94+00:00
alco mohito 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-22T16:48:10.6133333+00:00
alco mohito 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I think I put the wrong year for my birthdate and now I can't get into my account without a seperate outlook email

I just made an outlook account and when it asked my age, I thought I put the year 2005 in because that is the year I was born, however as I was finishing up it said that I needed to have an adult sign in with their outlook to approve of the account. I…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2025-09-22T14:00:36.74+00:00
Hause, Elijah 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:47:46.4666667+00:00
Hause, Elijah 20 Reputation points
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why does windows 11 not work with intel i5 7400t??? what is the problem?

why does windows 11 not work with intel i5 7400t??? what is the problem? i meet all the requirements. (so don't tell me the processor is not on the list). Why doesn't it work. Ik think Microsoft wants me to buy an new processor so it's all about the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | PC Health Checker
asked 2025-09-22T16:03:35.09+00:00
nico van gelder 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:47:41.96+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 71,690 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

my xp pen pad not showing in my lapto

in my laptop xppen pad pointer not showing and moving

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-09-22T14:10:34.67+00:00
Satish Kumar Merugu 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:45:14.9466667+00:00
IGYQ 19,280 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How do I activate code signing

Trying to enroll subscription in Azure Trusted Signing (Code Signing) preview. Microsoft.CodeSigning is registered but Certificate Profiles only show attestation (Public/Private Trust). I nooed to enable Code Signing profiles for EXE/MSI signing.

Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing

A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)

830 questions
asked 2025-09-18T02:08:43.3733333+00:00
Michael ThompsonBrown 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:40:51.6466667+00:00
Alison A 5,195 Reputation points Admin
4 answers

Why doesn't NumLock work after Windows 11 update?

I have a user that we just updated to Windows 11 (Enterprise). Everything works except for NumLock. It happens on the laptop keyboard as well as external keyboards. We have run all the Windows updates, driver updates and restarted the computer (HP ZBook…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-09-15T18:42:40.3166667+00:00
Harrell, Nick 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:40:34.5933333+00:00
Stefan Blom 341.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator