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Black screen op login
Hello when i login i get a black screen for a second and it goes normal. Can anyone help me?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
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2026-09-27T15:12:43.31+00:00
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Khaled alenezi
70
Reputation points
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2026-10-15T19:41:42.96+00:00
Khaled alenezi
70
Reputation points
2 answers
Comment icon not going away, even after turning off modern comments (MacOS)
In a recent update, Microsoft added in a comment icon that automatically appears when highlighting text in Word. It is not a feature I need and want to turn it off. All online documentation says that unchecking "Enable Modern Comments" should…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For education | MacOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For education | MacOS
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
1,392 questions
asked
2026-02-03T15:08:49.64+00:00
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CMTA
15
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edited a comment
2026-10-15T19:36:48.45+00:00
Stefan Blom
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How do I create a second desktop that is blank?
I would like to setup a second desktop but when I do that the second desktop is an exact duplicate of my original desktop1. I would like the second desktop to be blank so I can move apps and folders etc over to it from desktop1.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
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2025-10-06T00:27:35.4833333+00:00
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Joseph Blanchette
30
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-15T19:30:48.86+00:00
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Matthew Brown
0
Reputation points
2 answers
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My Microsoft ACCESS report
My Microsoft ACCESS report does not display data when print preview is selected
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft relational database management systems designed for ease of use.
20,924 questions
asked
2026-10-15T18:34:09.9566667+00:00
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Ann Fishkin
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T19:26:51.73+00:00
Ann Fishkin
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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How to restore OneDrive recycle bin?
How do I restore my One Drive Recycle bin, it won't let me because I did not purchase Microsoft 365 and I'm over my storage limit. Do not want to purchase more.
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
16,299 questions
asked
2026-10-15T19:09:28.1333333+00:00
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Rene Dooley
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T19:12:49.0766667+00:00
Rene Dooley
20
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4 answers
I don't see an audio input device
I don't see an input device for speaking or recording. I can add a bluetooth connection but cannot use the inbuilt microphone. I use Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft 365 Family. Any ideas?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
24,682 questions
asked
2026-02-09T10:40:18.09+00:00
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DiederikVanRappard-2788
5
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T19:02:14.09+00:00
Stefan Blom
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1 answer
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Hardware ID / Reinstallation Activation Failure
Activation fails with error messages such as “The product key is already being used on another device” or error code 0xC004C008. The server remains in an unactivated state after reinstall/reset. Attempts to re‑enter the same product key do not succeed.…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-15T14:44:27.6533333+00:00
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The IT Guys
25
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T18:51:01.42+00:00
The IT Guys
25
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Incorrect OU Assignment
The GPO is linked to the wrong Organizational Unit (OU), so the intended devices or users are not affected.
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
1,435 questions
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need help with Word
updating documents and need to transfer move pages.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
2,966 questions
asked
2026-10-14T00:29:37.7333333+00:00
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Gemma Lipata
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T18:41:04.86+00:00
Stefan Blom
354.5K
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In Windows 11, Restore the Familiar Hierarchical File Structure in Windows Explorer?
Having recently changed from Windows 10 to Windows 11 (25H2), I hate the way Windows Explorer handles the hierarchical file listings! First, there is no hierarchical (tree-like) listing. Second, as you drill down from level to level in the file…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,780 questions
asked
2026-07-26T21:23:57.9533333+00:00
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JcW32
310
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T18:10:49.6833333+00:00
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Robert Petolillo
0
Reputation points
6 answers
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error! bookmark not defined for cross-references
I moved the Heading 2's in my document so that they were in alphabetical order. During this process, a lot of the cross-references changed to Error! Bookmark not Defined. 1. Is there a way that I can, in one step, fix all broken cross-references to a…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
62,913 questions
asked
2013-04-22T22:25:19+00:00
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Anonymous
edited an answer
2026-10-15T18:02:56.8666667+00:00
Alison A
5,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Admin
1 answer
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Mail Merge - Secondary Select Table Has Old Tables/Won't Update
When trying to make labels with a new dataset, I create completely new Excel and Word documents for what I need. Whenever I click "Use Existing List," I'll browse, select my Excel, and then have a window pop up of "Select Table." For…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
9,270 questions
asked
2026-10-15T15:45:57.2466667+00:00
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Lillian Rauss
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T17:45:21.8533333+00:00
Lillian Rauss
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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The MSBuild.exe keeps contacting suspicious URLs
Sorry for the Japanese interface but as you can see MSBuild.exe kept contacting some .cfd URLs and a URL called labrernouni.lol yesterday (not shown on the pic) 20261016-012130.png but i tried full scan detecting nothing, yet the "connection…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,816 questions
asked
2026-10-15T16:29:13.0633333+00:00
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-XwX- TheHb
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T17:34:49.4433333+00:00
Ramesh
182.5K
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2 answers
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Smart App Control
I wish I knew what this thing is doing but this morning I did a Windows update which installed 2026-10 .NET Framework Security Update (KB5127694) and 2026-10 Security Update (KB5127648) (26300.9711) and now I cannot run an application via Visual Studio…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,816 questions
asked
2026-10-15T17:12:27.6466667+00:00
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Ian Brooke
21
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T17:23:18.3033333+00:00
Ian Brooke
21
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Outlook incoming mail is slow
Receiving mail in Outlook is very slow. How can I fix it?
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
32,901 questions
asked
2026-10-15T14:55:11.4833333+00:00
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Sheri Gronert
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T16:34:10.9466667+00:00
Sheri Gronert
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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After adding my gmail account to Outlook I do not receive any email.
After adding my gmail account to Outlook I do not receive any email and no error messages. I have watched the send/receive process run and it doesn't fail. I have run repair, and it says the account is good. I have the same account set up on my iPhone…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
32,901 questions
asked
2026-10-15T00:08:49.39+00:00
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Jay Grady
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T16:24:41.8533333+00:00
Manoel Barros
22,495
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Clarification on Exchange Online Audit Operations
Hello, Could Someone please help clarify the purpose of the following Exchange Online audit operations? New-FolderMoveRequest Remove-FolderMoveRequest Specifically, i would like to understand: Whether these events are associated with mailbox…
Exchange Online
Exchange Online
A cloud-based service included in Microsoft 365, delivering scalable messaging and collaboration features with simplified management and automatic updates.
7,447 questions
asked
2026-10-15T12:59:48.5766667+00:00
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Nikil Bharathi S
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T16:23:48.8333333+00:00
Nikil Bharathi S
20
Reputation points
1 answer
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Windows 10 File History Broken - Error Code 0x8007000E
I recent Windows Update seems to have broken the Backup and File History function as shown here: When will a fix be made?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
23,615 questions
asked
2026-10-15T14:58:02.0433333+00:00
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Jim Kerrigan
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T16:12:15.7666667+00:00
Jim Kerrigan
20
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Is Amazon vouchers removed completely from MS Rewards?
Many Microsoft Rewards users have noticed that Amazon gift vouchers are no longer available as a redemption option, which has raised concerns about whether the reward has been permanently removed or is only temporarily unavailable. Since Amazon vouchers…
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
8,553 questions
asked
2026-07-11T08:47:14.3066667+00:00
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Maria Rodricks
25
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-15T16:05:20.1733333+00:00
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KEYUR KOTAK
0
Reputation points
2 answers
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Going from Office 2021 to Office LTSC Pro Plus 2024 creates Strange errors
I wanted to install Office 2024 after uninstalling Office 2021. The setup went online to Microsoft and the installation from there seemed ok. After opening word-File-Account I saw 1) Account error (I was loged in and online with my account). There was a…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
11,721 questions
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