I have no idea how to earn the "bugged" activities in Microsoft Rewards

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I have no idea how to earn the "bugged" activities in Microsoft Rewards

Gavin Tran 90

I have no idea how to earn the rewards:

Freshen up your routine
Find your next read
Get creative

I have tried everything (I am signed in else it would put me in the dashboard screen, still same result in incognito mode, same on different browsers, I am not using a VPN or proxy, and no extensions I got installed right now). Can you help?

Farhan MZ 0 Reputation points

2025-12-21T21:18:28.5533333+00:00

I randomly did a task but I dont know what it was but I know it was a bugged activite cause it wont let me complete it even when searching what it is asking me but I jsut searched up now When will the sun die. Edit: I think it was the find your next read
eirlys 10 Reputation points

2025-12-29T09:20:53.12+00:00

I was searching up art supply products for Get creative and finally earned points when I searched up best alcohol markers. I think you can try other vague products by putting "best" or "deals".

For freshen up your routine, try searching parfum or perfume. That usually works for me.
Gentle Storm 20 Reputation points

2026-05-20T01:41:11.0333333+00:00

I have exact same problem, but recently freshen up began to work for me using perfumes. Other 2 won't.

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Farhan MZ 0 Reputation points

2025-12-21T21:18:28.5533333+00:00

I randomly did a task but I dont know what it was but I know it was a bugged activite cause it wont let me complete it even when searching what it is asking me but I jsut searched up now When will the sun die. Edit: I think it was the find your next read
eirlys 10 Reputation points

2025-12-29T09:20:53.12+00:00

I was searching up art supply products for Get creative and finally earned points when I searched up best alcohol markers. I think you can try other vague products by putting "best" or "deals".

For freshen up your routine, try searching parfum or perfume. That usually works for me.
Gentle Storm 20 Reputation points

2026-05-20T01:41:11.0333333+00:00

I have exact same problem, but recently freshen up began to work for me using perfumes. Other 2 won't.

Answer 1

Onyx Is here 4,270 Independent Advisor

Sorry to hear you're having trouble.

I'm afraid we would be unable to help with that here though. I would like to recommend filling out this form https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/supportrequestform/cf50b787-a987-a7ff-133c-6c4e3f638013 and submit it. The Rewards Support Team will then get in touch with you via email so please keep an eye on your junk/spam folder in case it goes there.

Zigaroo 5 Reputation points

2026-05-10T11:24:01.98+00:00

I've opened so about over 5 tickets for this issue and support gives you your point but will not fix the root cause. Even though they say clear cache.....etc, none of those work. To prove them wrong, i've used two different devices which had never login in to MS and issue persist, so it is indeed a BUG in their software.

Answer 2

You get the same blanket answer as well. I opened several tickets with them, to no avail. After my first mail I got somebody to fix the Freshen up your routine, and since like January I only get the same lie this AI answer is saying. Even in mails. Even when I point out that this and this ticket number went to a person who actually fixed that single one.

I tried every combination for these two, of course none of the specific searches like deals on alcohol markers, or reviews and deals on Stephen king books, nothing. What's infuriating is that these two regularly show up as the elevated point value requests. And they come back almost every bloody week. Rewards support team just refuses to put in any effort. And there we go, I foam from the mouth again....

Answer 3

To earn the "bugged" activities in Microsoft Rewards like "Freshen up your routine," "Find your next read," and "Get creative," you typically need to engage with specific content or complete certain tasks that Microsoft has set up for the rewards program. Here are some general tips that might help:

Check the Rewards Dashboard: Make sure you are regularly checking the Microsoft Rewards dashboard for any new activities or offers that might be available. Sometimes, these activities are time-sensitive or may change frequently.
Participate in Searches: Engaging in searches using Bing can help you earn points, and sometimes specific activities are tied to search behaviors or topics.
Explore Offers: Look for any special promotions or offers that might be related to the activities you're interested in. Microsoft often has limited-time offers that can help you earn points more quickly.
Stay Updated: Follow Microsoft Rewards on social media or subscribe to any newsletters to stay informed about new activities, challenges, or changes in the program.
Contact Support: If you've tried everything and still cannot access these activities, consider reaching out to Microsoft Rewards support for assistance. They may be able to provide specific guidance or troubleshoot any issues with your account.

Since you mentioned trying different browsers and incognito mode, it seems like you've covered the basic troubleshooting steps. It's always a good idea to ensure that your account is in good standing and that there are no restrictions on your rewards.

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