Server 2025 new CD unable to login
Hi All, I am suffering from what seems to be a well known issue but I cannot find the fix I have a brand new Server 2025 Datacenter edition that I am setting up for a client They have a Server 2016 domain that needs upgrading to 2025 I install a…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Directory services | Active Directory
is a windows 11 digital license purchased through the microsoft store transferrable?
I am ready to retire my desktop PC which has WIN 11 PRO that I purchased on the Microsoft Store. I would like to re-install clean Windows such that whoever gets this machine uses the WIN 11 PRO license that is associated to my Microsoft account. In…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
Azure SQL DB export to .bacpac fails without errors in Import/Export history
Hello, I am unable to export an Azure SQL Database to a .bacpac file in an Azure Storage Account. The operation fails, but no entries are being logged in the "Import/Export history", so I cannot see the actual error message. Goal: Export the…
Azure SQL Database
How to fix access to a "Directory' that asks me to authenticate on my phone and no longer have that phone
When I browse to https://portal.azure.com and enter my personal Microsoft account credentials, I get prompted for input from an Authenticator after a few redirects. The authenticator set up with my Microsoft account does not give me a notification. I…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Kernel Related BSODs.
**hopefully this link works properly with the minidump files!! https://1drv.ms/u/c/0e8425c84560aea5/EULMDSRvnUZCpeiZmpDq9jgBIfh0RRkzezGwzXcNGDAP1A?e=r445Ts Honestly where do I start, I've replaced so much hardware over the past few months to try fix the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
Using Word 2024 and Step-by-Step mail merge wizzard to create name tags: Process errors at "Preview your Labels" and the template is cleared.
Creating name tags with 2024 Word's step-by-step wizard. The completed template is cleared at "Next Step: Preview Your Labels".
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows

Screen locks of every few seconds
Surface pro 7 / windows 11 For few days screen locks off after few seconds even when actively working. Extremely frustrating. I have updated display driver settings amended battery power settings reversed last windows update - used troubleshoot…
Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
The "move" to a different folder option completely loses the email I was trying to move
The Move to a different folder function completely loses the emails I try to move!!! So now I'm afraid to try to move an email to a different folder because it doesn't go into any folder in my list of folders!!! It is totally lost!!!!
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
How to export Thunderbird Address book to new Windows 11 Outlook
This is NOT a question about Classic Outlook as there is no alternative in the drop down menus. It relates to the new Windows 11 Free version of Outlook. How to export/import the Address Book from Thunderbird to Outlook
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
My ASUS X540UP doesn't meet Windows 11 requirements
Hi! I checked my laptop if it's eligible for Windows 11 update. I installed PC Health Check and it's showing that my laptop doesn't meet the requirements. I checked the list of supported CPUs and Intel Core i5-7200U CPU is included in the list. Can you…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
Why isn't my camera working at all, not even an error code is popping up?
I have a Surface Pro 7. I tried previewing the surface camera front and it specifically says, "Camera preview failed to start, please reload the page and try again" (Reloading the page did nothing). I tried shutting down my PC for thirty…
Surface | Surface Pro | Sound and camera
The .NET runtime 9.0.5 or newer could not be found in the remote host under '/usr/local/share/dotnet/dotnet'.
I get this error in Visual Studio Version 17.14.8 when I want to start debugging my iOS project on my iPad: The .NET runtime 9.0.5 or newer could not be found in the remote host under '/usr/local/share/dotnet/dotnet'. Please install it or try setting a…
Developer technologies | .NET | .NET MAUI
Upgrade fails on my Win 10 Pro 21h2
I have Win 10 Pro 21H2 installed in the Dell Laptop. Whenever it tries to upgrade, Upgrades are failing. Following error is Rollback folder in Logs Files: 2025-07-07 22:48:26, Error SP CBootFilesPreserveCheckpoint::Rollback: Failed…
Windows development | Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
My computer keeps getting bsod and I cant get to the bottom of it!
Error code is ntoskrnl.exe+5005d0 here is a link to all the .dmp files I have from the crashes https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Vq3VhiiSBUMksKS_3espAFD8VnmpM7u/view?usp=drive_link I'd appreciate any help you can provide!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
My scroll lock key has been remapped to WIN+C, and I seem to not be able to change it back.
Hey all. With a recent update, Windows added the "Copilot button" which I personally have no use for. I don't even have a copilot button on my keyboard (Keychron K8). Instead, I have scroll lock, which I've previously used as a handy key for…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
Green Screen without text after Windows Updates
Hello, I'm on Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 x64 based System with an ASUS Mainboard (Desktop PC). I'm not sure if Pro is considered as business. I'm a home user who bought the computer with Windows 11 Pro and therefore selected Windows Home above as a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
Chinese Changjie input is not properly working after auto windows update
Hi, my Chinese changjie input is not properly working after auto windows update After I switch to Changjie input mode, and after I enter the codes for Chinese word and press "space", the Chinese word should come out. After windows update, I do…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
How to set permissions on external drive connected to a second PC to full access
I recently got my RDP back to my second PC after Windows 11 24H2 broke it, and I have been dealing with my RDP being broken for close to a year. Now that I have finally got it back and can see all my drives, and can access all my drives. The problem is…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
Issue with storage and factory reset
For a good while now I've been attempting to completely reset my Hp laptop with the intention to resell. Everytime I try, i manage to get to the part where it asks you to remove all files (which i click) it then asks me to free up more storage to…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
Unable to Verify My Identity Due to 2FA Issues
Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am experiencing an issue while trying to recover access to my Microsoft account. My account has two-factor authentication enabled, and my primary phone number and email are already linked. However, when I attempt to reset…